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Nick's Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

Nick's Newport Beach

4.8 (302)
$30 and under
American
1617 Westcliff Dr ste 112, Newport Beach, CA 92660-5524

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 122 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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What 302 people are saying

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

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    American

  • South Orange County

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nick's Newport Beach impresses with "amazing service," a "fabulous menu," and a vibrant atmosphere. Diners rave about the "prime rib dip," "butter cake," and "crispy rice with spicy tuna." Consistently "excellent food," "attentive staff," and a "great vibe" make it a top choice for locals and visitors alike.
302 Reviews
  1. Julie

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to Nick’s Newport and it’s a win! Beautiful restaurant, excellent food , excellent service. We will return again and look forward to the meatloaf in the fall.

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  2. Marybeth

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nick’s never disappoints. Jordan our server was friendly and attentive. The food was great, I especially liked Friday’s creamy French onion soup! The bistro platter was also delicious and a great value.

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  3. Tracy

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and will definitely recommend!! Going back to try more dishes real soon.

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  4. John

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The specials including the artichoke were really excellent. The service was top notch. We finished with the carrot cake which was enough for four people

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  5. Kelli VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The blackened fish sandwich was OTT! Julie and the TEAM gave us great service

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  6. Christy

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a busy place! A little noisy, but the food, decor, service and even cleanliness (even the bathroom) makes up for it! We had a crunchy roll (I forget what it’s called) and grilled artichoke fir appies and they were both very tasty! I ordered the filet and subbed the potato out for a bistro salad and it also came with grilled asparagus. Delicious!! The steak was cooked to my pleasure and was perfect! The bistro salad is something I’m going to crave on a regular basis! I also had a spicy skinny margarita that was one of the best ever! Nick definitely does things right in all of his locations and this one didn’t break that trend! Cheers!

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  7. meg VIP

    Philadelphia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is very well done. The decor is very rich and there is a great outdoor patio. Although it sits on 17th street there is no traffic noise. The portions are generous without being too much. The staff is attentive, yet not overbearing. It was very lively, people really enjoying themselves. It was a lovely afternoon.

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  8. Willie

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from the service to the food was amazing 10/10

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  9. Jan

    Orange County17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to Nick‘s several times now, each time surpasses the other ones, the staff is impeccable. This time we had Ashley in the bar area. She was amazing. I hope we can get her again soon! Our food is always five star plus! The drinks are always perfect! I can’t rate Nick’s high enough!

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  10. Annette

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 Star food and service in every way. We were greeted by a very gracious and friendly hostess Emmy Lou, impressed by our lovely, knowledgeable and outstanding server Nina, grateful to the food runners for presenting properly, and last but not least, cheered with a warm visit by the floor manager Robert. Every attention to detail was made, in a low key professional manner, all accompanied by smiles. I make comment of this because it’s a pet peeve of mine to sit at a table full of dirty plates and empty glasses. Not so at Nicks. My sisters and I enjoyed the stuffed artichoke special appetizer, explained beautifully by Nina. I had the wedge salad, one of my favorites, my sisters each loved their spicy Thai salad and rib eye melt sandwich. Nina was attentive without hovering adding to an over all very pleasant experience.

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Nick's Newport Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 302 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 122 times today
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1617 Westcliff Dr ste 112, Newport Beach, CA 92660-5524

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Additional information

  • Cross street
    Westcliff/ Dover
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Omar Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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