Nick's Laguna Beach

4.8

3249 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 13, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

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Location
440 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone number
(949) 376-8595
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:30 am–11:00 am Lunch/Dinner Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Omar Gonzalez

Popular dishes

What 3,249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
American
South Orange County
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nick's Laguna Beach is a beloved dining spot known for its "amazing" food and "excellent" service. Guests rave about the deviled eggs, "legendary" butter cake, and enticing menu variety. The ambiance is lively, perfect for special occasions, and service is consistently praised, with standout servers like Michael and Maria. Highly recommended!

3,249 Reviews

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Devita VIP
Central Coast5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is always good at Nick’s Laguna Beach. Price, ambiance, and services were outstanding!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal food! my husband got the Mahi sandwich and it was to die for- I got the petite bistro - so delicious- bistro salad was unreal
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Michelle VIP
Orange County14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nicks is always great. We shared the burger, but we’ve also had the fried chicken which is amazing and meatloaf.
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Vanessa VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is consistently good and the drinks are tasty. Parking is a bit of a pain, but otherwise this place is always in our list of good restaurants in Laguna Beach.
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William
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great with great service and food and drinks
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Spencer our server was amazing. He was attentive without hovering. Food was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was top notch! Maria and Spencer were two of four or five who served our table. The food was phenomenal and would definitely recommend dining at Nick’s Laguna Beach.
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elimcritic
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service - lively spot on a Monday afternoon - don’t miss this one!
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BabyMama26
Orange County10 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Love Nick’s, great food and service. It was a bit loud with questionable music for a Sunday but will definitely go back.
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Randy VIP
Los Angeles15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect as always. Great service and amazing food.
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FAQs

Nick's Laguna Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 376-8595.

Nick's Laguna Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 3249 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 13, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

440 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Additional information

Phone number
(949) 376-8595
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:30 am–11:00 am Lunch/Dinner Mon–Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Omar Gonzalez

Nick's Laguna Beach

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Warm Butter Cake

Scottish Salmon

Asparagus Fries

Menu

What 3,249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Nick's Laguna Beach offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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