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Nick's South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA

Nick's South Lake Ave

4.8
4.8
3109 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 82 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails, an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team.

Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.

Nick's Pasadena will reopen on April 12, 2021 for dinner starting at 4pm. We look forward to serving you!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (626) 787-1444
  • Website
    http://nicksrestaurants.com/nicks-pasadena/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/<br />events@nicksrestaurants.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that can accommodate up to 24 guests. Please contact the restaurant for more details
  • Location
    336 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-3508
  • Area
    Pasadena
  • Cross Street
    South Lake Ave &amp; Del Mar Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Parking lot behind Nick's on Shoppers Lane
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    American

  • Pasadena

    Best Overall

  • Pasadena

    Best Food

  • Pasadena

    Best Service

  • Pasadena

    Best Ambience

  • Pasadena

    Best Value

  • Pasadena

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nick's South Lake Ave in Pasadena is a culinary gem, offering consistently "delicious food" and "excellent service." With a well-curated menu featuring standout dishes like the "Sea Bass" and "shrimp taquitos," diners are in for a treat. The atmosphere is vibrant, making it perfect for special occasions. Make a reservation!

3,109 Reviews

  1. Mary

    Los Angeles

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very lovely birthday celebration/ great food & service!

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  2. Christina

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful customer service in the phone when I called prior to our arrival and inside the restaurant! We brought family from New York to try Nicks restaurant. Our server Zach was great! Zach had served us before during our prior dinning experience and both occasions provided great service, checked on us often, and gave us an overall wonderful experience! The 4 appetizers that we ordered were so good! The dinner was perfect! Thank you again for another wonderful experience! We will definitely come again!

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  3. Reynaldo

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service here, come here all the time for company dinners

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  4. sherri

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the sevice and the food but....sorry they stopped seving waffles and fried chicken on the weekends.😔

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  5. Diana

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good overall but the tuna tartare I ordered was not that fresh. Bits of tuna were tough. Our server was wonderful.

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  6. Cheri

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriends and I always sit in one of the long booths on the first floor. It’s such a great environment and we’re never told no, that “they’re reserved for larger parties”. The wait staff is ALWAYS great. Super polite, very attentive, lovely personalities. Our guy yesterday was outstanding. And the food is always superior. Absolutely delicious. As far as I’m concerned, you’re the only place in town. See you soon!! Sincerely, Cheri Ballesteros

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  7. Andy

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've decided Nick's is our go-to place for special events - anniversaries, birthdays, etc. We love the ambiance and the service is unparalleled. Everyone at Nick's seems determined to provide you with the best dining experience possible. And the food is the absolute best. We both recommend the Bistro Plate.

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  8. Debbie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go to whenever I visit this area. Everything odd delicious, but make sure you end the night with warm Butter Cake and ice cream!

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  9. Viv

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambience never disappoints. But no ice served with water - it’s USA not Europe and really annoyed that my friend didn’t get a little birthday attention or ice cream. I specified that on my reservation and told server when we got there. My wine glass was delivered almost immediately; wine 15 minutes later.

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  10. Susan

    Central Coast

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, food and drinks are always outstanding. One of our favorite place to dine.

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FAQs

Nick's South Lake Ave offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 787-1444.

Nick's South Lake Ave is rated 4.8 stars by 3109 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 82 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nick's South Lake Ave

336 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-3508

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South Lake Ave &amp; Del Mar Blvd.
  • Area
    Pasadena
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking lot behind Nick's on Shoppers Lane
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://nicksrestaurants.com/nicks-pasadena/
  • Phone number
    (626) 787-1444
  • Catering
    http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/<br />events@nicksrestaurants.com
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that can accommodate up to 24 guests. Please contact the restaurant for more details

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