Nick's Laguna Beach

Jeeraphan Suwannawisut

8 months ago

Thank you so much to the Nick’s Laguna Beach team for making our first visit and birthday so special! We’re local to the area and always thought to stop in and it’s safe to say we will be coming back forever. Breakfast is amazing, we would recommend Omar’s Skillet for those that love savory. Coffee was always readily available, hot, and never “top off” neglected! Stephanie and our hostess were the absolute best!!! Come here for the great service, food, atmosphere. Parking is accessible at the garage behind.

Kit Lai Pine

5 months ago

Nick’s Laguna Beach went above and beyond to make sister’s birthday lunch a very special one for her. When I made a reservation online at Open Table, I requested a nice table with a view for her milestone birthday. The restaurant did read my request and set aside a nice table on the patio for my sister and I. Our server, Tony was very welcoming. We had tuna tartare and salad to start. We split the San Francisco Cioppino for main. Without asking, Tony brought extra plates for us and split the Cioppino for us. All the food was delicious and fresh especially the Cioppino full of fresh seafood and the broth was flavorful. We were too full for dessert. The restaurant brought my sister a rich and moist complementary chocolate cake with a candle to mark her special occasion. We were so impressed with the attentive, generous and genuine hospitality of Nick’s Laguna Beach. Very few restaurants these days would have delivered this kind of service. Thank you!

Zak Turner

2 months ago

There aren't any bad things I have to say about this place. Everything was a solution amazing. I ended up here on a Sunday(today) being bored and just deciding to go for a drive. Started in Arcadia and filled down to long beach before taking PCH all the way here. Rebekah told me there was a Nick's in Pasadena which is closer to home. I had no idea so I'll have to check that one out too. Let's get to it! Food: The food is absolutely amazing. The bacon deviled eggs were perfect. Fried skin on the outside to add some crunch, the taste of the filling and the bacon on top all paired extremely well together. Presentation was stunning as well. The center cut filet 🤤, absolutely divine. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare like I requested, the loaded baked potato was delicious and the asparagus/tomato was excellent. I got the warm butter cake to finish my meal and that was heaven. Everything was absolutely amazing with the food. I plan on coming back here again. Service: I'd say this is probably what made my time here really enjoyable. Since I came by myself I could just people watch and observe things happening around me. Rebekah and Diane were my bartenders and they were absolutely pleasant to talk to. Laughing, joking around but also getting things done behind the counter. They were constantly doing something and helping someone. My water was never empty and their attitudes were so uplifting. It was also really cool to just observe everyone working together and helping each other. Thank you Rebekah and Diane! Hope we cross paths again. Atmosphere: the ambiance was what I'd expect. The place was packed so there was that general ambiance of people socializing. Everyone enveloped in whatever they are eating/talking about. The kitchens wall are predominantly made of glass to some degree so you can see the chefs and kitchen stuff cooking and keeping pace with the restraunt. I really liked it, amazing place to people watch. I'd sit at the bar again. This place is

Dr. RL

6 months ago

This is a great restaurant. Their soups are amazing, as are their salads. We also had the blackened fish sandwich, which was mahi-mahi and less incredible. The local salad was great at the petite bistro was amazing. The server was amazing.

Billy Wilikinson

6 months ago

The food completely blew us away. Every dish we tried was outstanding, and even the drinks were just as impressive. It was easily one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. But the real showstopper was dessert. The butter cake was on another level-rich, perfectly balanced, and unforgettable. Saying it was the best dessert I’ve ever had isn’t an exaggeration; it truly was that good. From start to finish, everything felt thoughtfully crafted and full of flavor. This is the kind of meal that stays with you long after you leave and sets a new standard for dining.

Erika S

month ago

We love coming to Nick’s when we visit SoCal! The asparagus fries is our favorite starter, my husbands go-to are the ribs, and my fav is the bistro plate. Their petite bistro salad is so delicious! This time my husband got the prime rib dip and it was pretty good.

David Martin

6 months ago

Some places are good. Others are reliable. Nick’s is both, which is why it stands out in Laguna Beach. The service is sharp, warm, and professional from start to finish. The menu is comfort driven but elevated, and the kitchen executes with confidence. The Fried Chicken and Gravy Mashed is legendary for a reason. Perfect crunch, rich gravy, creamy mashed potatoes, and zero restraint. There is never a bad time for Fried Chicken and Gravy Mashed, and this dish alone earns repeat visits. Add in a great cocktail program, consistent quality, and a welcoming atmosphere, and Nick’s becomes a go to rather than a one off. If you are searching for one of the best restaurants in Laguna Beach that never misses, this is it.

LaBeretta TV

4 weeks ago

My girlfriend and I were looking for a place to have dinner around 9 PM. Most restaurants close by that hour — so we felt lucky to stumble in here. Amazing food and incredibly warm, attentive staff! We were pleasantly surprised from the moment we walked in. And the cocktails — seriously cool and creative! The My Thai is an absolute must-try. 🍸 Huge thanks to the whole team! Great job all around — see you again soon 😎

Howard Ng

5 months ago

This is a very busy place so either come early or later. Its busy for all the right reasons. Service is absolutely spectacular. Once you enter, all staff are very friendly. They offer a wide variety of meals, pretty much something for everyone. Portions are good sizes, and very well cooked. The place is on the smaller side, so does get crowded, and noisy. Other than that, everything is fantastic. Will definitely be returning.

Joseph Huelskamp

month ago

I visit Laguna Beach every year in the summer. I love this place for the high quality food at reasonable prices. Hard to get a table on the weekends but early dinner around 4-415pm is easy to book on opentable. The staff are well trained as if I were in a much higher end restaurant. Worth checking out if you are in town.