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Nick's Del Mar, Del Mar, CA

Nick's Del Mar

4.8
4.8
1480 Reviews
$30 and under
American
3377 Del Mar Heights Road, Del Mar, CA 92014

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 59 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our intimate restaurant features a chic island bar, walls of glass and a spacious covered patio, perfect for people watching. 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 1,480 people are saying

Nick's Del Mar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nick's Del Mar delights with "consistently great food and service." Known for its "outstanding" cioppino and "delicious butter cake," it offers an "elegant and lively atmosphere." Highlights include attentive staff, creative menu, and a must-try bistro plate. Ideal for both casual dining and special occasions, despite occasional noise.

1,480 Reviews
  1. Marianne

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Fish Sandwich & the Thai Salad perfect for an Easter Lunch,

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  2. Tim

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall nice dining experience. The asparagus appetizer is recommended.

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  3. Tanya VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We're frequent customers, and this time, every time we asked for a change, the waitress told us it wasn't possible. From not dressing on the salad to changing a side dish on our plate. She told us that they were new restaurant rules 🙄

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  4. frank

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative menu, food that is cooked to perfection.

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  5. Howard VIP

    Las Vegas64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience with great food selection and staff.

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  6. sallie VIP

    San Diego34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nick’s consistently provides excellent menus. I especially love the Bistro Plate. In addition the wait staff is friendly and follows up during the meal. It’s a neighborhood gem for us.

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  7. John VIP

    San Diego26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated a wonderful Anniversary Lunch at Nick's Del Mar yesterday...the drinks were nice and food a=was outstanding! Special note to the Asparagus Fries, Bistro Plate and the Prime Rib Melts...all delicious! Seating is comfortable and open format...you get a nice view into their busy kitchen. The nice ambience was only upstaged by the wonderful service we received from Kennedy and JP...they both were very friendly and professional!

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  8. JoAnn VIP

    Minneapolis17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The best Cioppino! Lots is seafood, incredible broth and accompanied by a little loaf of sourdough bread topped with olive oil & herbs.

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  9. Ian VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I like to go to Nick's for special occasions, or when I have visitors from out of town. The food is great (there are a lot of great appetizer choices, especially the deviled eggs, and the butter cake dessert is excellent) and reasonably priced, but I think it's the service that makes Nick's stand out. This might sound dramatic, but the servers make me feel very respected when I have a meal there. Highly recommended!

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  10. Jan

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing! We love everything that we order at Nick’s. Top notch friendly and knowledgeable staff. Don’t skip the delicious butter cake!

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FAQs

Nick's Del Mar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 345-2127.

Nick's Del Mar is rated 4.8 stars by 1480 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Google Map for Nick's Del Mar

3377 Del Mar Heights Road, Del Mar, CA 92014

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Del Mar
  • 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
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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