Nick's South Lake Ave

4.8

3152 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 88 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

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!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
South Lake Ave & 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Los Angeles
American
Pasadena
Best Overall
Pasadena
Best Food
Pasadena
Best Service
Pasadena
Best Ambiance
Pasadena
Best Value
Pasadena
Hot spot
Pasadena
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nick's South Lake Ave is a Pasadena gem known for its consistently "good food" and "excellent service." With a "wonderful ambiance," it's perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Guests rave about the "delicious" dishes like the ribeye melt and buttermilk fried chicken. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

3,152 Reviews

S
Sabrina
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been here twice and the food and service have been amazing! Prices are super fair! Love this spot!
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DaveR
VIP
Anchorage
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food! The sea bass was amazing as well as the sides included in the entree, and the butter cake was delicious. We would go back!
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Sandra
VIP
Los Angeles
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There are no words for how great this restaurant is. I've been here before and also to the Nick's on State (in Carlsbad), and the excellence is identical at both places. The food, the service, the ambience - just everything is perfect. When we walked through the front door, Adam greeted us and coordinated showing us to our table. Our server, Tyler was amazing. He checked on us multiple times to ensure everything was great and if we needed anything.
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Voronica
Los Angeles
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nicks is at the top of my list for eating in Pasadena. The food is always prepared with the utmost care and the staff are wonderfully helpful at all times. I love that management is always accomdating to make sure you enjoy your expirence. The "country fried chicken" is my favorite, the shrimp taquitos are wonderful. But then so are the sandwiches! Give them a visit if you haven't tried them yet.
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Devin
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food: Excellent. We had steaks and salads. Everything is always fresh and tasty. Drinks: We had plenty. They’ve added some to the menu and everything that make is always top notch. Margaritas and martinis were just right. Service: Always polite and friendly staff.
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Craig
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall Nick’s is a good choice for dinner and the service is always good. Unfortunately the menu options are at times odd to me. It seems cabbage and onions are the featured items; cabbage in the salads, cabbage as the featured vegetable, onion soup, onions in the steamed spinach. Note to the chef: please don’t turn my me into a gas making machine.
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Christina
VIP
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, very good service and pleasant atmosphere
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Carl
VIP
Hawaii
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have eaten at Nick’s several times for lunch and dinner and always consistently good and reasonably priced. Generous portions.
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Joe
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elegant. Great food and service. Wonderful atmosphere. Intimate. Lovely. It is a great place, even better than Nick's in Manhattan Beach.
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Bernadette
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food arrived hot and freshly prepared! They never disappoint!
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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 3152 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 88 times today

Order delivery or takeout

336 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-3508

Additional information

Cross street
South Lake Ave & Del Mar Blvd.
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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, Takeout, 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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Nick's South Lake Ave

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Order delivery or takeout

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