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.
rich, nutty, whiskey soaked yellow cake, candied pecans, fleur de sel caramel, house made whipped cream
Coffee Drinks
Spanish Cafe Carajillo$14.00
licor 43, espresso, king cube
Espresso Martini$17.00
ketel one, kahlua, licor 43, pulled espresso
Better Than Bailey's$14.00
five farms irish cream, whiskey whipped cream
Cappuccino$8.00
regular or decaffeinated whole milk
Espresso
regular or decaffeinated
Single$4.00
Double$6.00
Fine Teas
Fine Teas$7.00
a collection of tea forte teas
Chamomile Citron$0.00
English Breakfast$0.00
Jasmine Green Tea$0.00
White Ginger Pear$0.00
Moroccan Mint$0.00
What 1,468 people are saying
Nick's Del Mar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
San Diego
American
North San Diego
American
North San Diego
Most Booked
Review summary
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Nick's Del Mar impresses with its "elegant and lively atmosphere," "fabulous food," and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the exceptional "Buttercake for dessert" and attentive staff, who often go "above and beyond" to ensure a delightful dining experience. Despite occasional noise, the "consistently great" offerings make it a favorite spot.
1,468 Reviews
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Ralph VIP
San Diego8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Good food, great service. Always a pleasant experience.
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Debbie
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food and service is superb! The noise level is too high though.
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NinaF VIP
Las Vegas8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Nicks just does everything right. Elegant and lively atmosphere, fabulous food and outstanding service!
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Abe VIP
Orange County7 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great job, will be back in the future. Our server Mark was impeccable!
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Linda VIP
Orange County76 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
What a surprise finding our favorite restaurant in DelMar!! We were on our way home from San Diego and traffic was brutal. Searching "food near me" Nick's popped up. It's in a beautiful relatively new complex with a South of Nick's (which is actually located North of Nick's), a Butchery meat market, Suzies Cakes, other fun shopping and more. You can't go wrong eating at Nick's
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Van VIP
New York City38 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Service was impeccable. Food was wonderful and abundant.
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Jose VIP
Chicago3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 5
We waited too long to get check from our server which was annoying.
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Steve
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
Steaks were outstanding, Banana Creme Pie was a 10+.
We were seated on patio and with the breeze it was too cold and we were not near a heater….
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Bruce
San Diego22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
One of our favorite restaurants. The food is very good as is the service.
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Naomi VIP
San Diego60 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
As always the food, service, care and concern of the staff is why you want to return over and over again. Thank You Nick’s!
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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 1468 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
