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Nick’s on State, Carlsbad, CA

Nick’s on State

4.8 (2067)
$30 and under
American
2742 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1628

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 91 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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, Californian, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 2,067 people are saying

Nick’s on State 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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 on State offers a delightful dining experience with "consistently delicious" food and "top-notch service." The ambiance is "casual yet classy," making it a favorite for many. Signature dishes include the butter cake and meatloaf, while standout servers like Jake and Cody enhance the experience. Reservations are recommended.
2,068 Reviews
  1. kate

    San Diego6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The music paying above Babas was extremely loud and hard to hear at my table. They were out of one guest’s dinner choice and didn’t tell him until everyone else’s dinner was being served. The baked potato was pretty gross. Our waitress was wonderful.

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  2. John VIP

    San Diego41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food good service and great Ambience at Nick's on State. The menu is rather limited as far as entrees but all of them are always good. One steak one chicken one fish but all very tasty.

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  3. Jackie

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always worth the price. The butter cake is divine.

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  4. Robert VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch for my wife’s birthday. As always, the prime rib dip was wonderful. The service was attentive and the setting on the patio is great. The only negative is that if you have to sit inside, it is very noisy. We will definitely be going again.

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  5. veronica

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing customer service, super attentive. Atmosphere was so nice, relaxed, and quiet. Absolutely amazed by the food. Definitely coming back again!

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  6. Rick

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Great service. All in all, very nice, and I highly recommend it!

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  7. Evan

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was excellent! We will be back

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  8. wendy

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was patient and very responsive to our requests. The market fresh caught halibut and prime filet were spot on.

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  9. Mary

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been there twice. Both times service was great, drinks were tasty and food was well prepared and served quickly. Skinny margarita did not disappoint, and the lilikoi foam was a light, pleasing addition to an already yummy mai tai. My friends had the watermelon margarita, Guyana and sangria. All yummy. We ordered the fired chicken sandwich (I liked it so much I ordered it the second time and recommended it to my friends) meatloaf, and chicken piccata. All big servings and really yummy. The butter cake didn’t sound appealing, but my friend said it was good so we gave it a try- it was FABULOUS.

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  10. Brenda VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicks is always a solid bet. Good food, very professional service, casual and comfortable. Great for take out too.

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FAQs

Nick’s on State is rated 4.8 stars by 2067 OpenTable diners.

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2742 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1628

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine
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