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Nick’s on State, Carlsbad, CA

Nick’s on State

4.8
4.8
2037 Reviews
$30 and under
American
2742 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1628

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 75 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 2,037 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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 a "beautiful" atmosphere and standout dishes like cioppino, fried chicken, and butter cake. Known for "great service," attentive staff, and a "friendly and knowledgeable" vibe, it's a top choice for special occasions. Desserts are "scrumptious," and the covered patio adds charm.
2,037 Reviews
  1. Neil

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was not hot -- putting a cold salad and a "?HOT?" steak on a cold plate doesn't work. the food tasted great if the hot part wasn't cold -- The fact that the restaurant was cold inside didn't help.

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  2. Patrick VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jake is the best server. Ask for Jake when you arrive.

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  3. Janis

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance. Our server, Cody was fabulous. He took his time at our table & gave us great info. California salad with grilled salmon was delicious as were the cocktails! The vibe was casual yet classy. Highly recommend.

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  4. Thomas

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always good at Nick’s. The portions more than enough but today I noticed that all of the servers and wait staff were wearing smiles on their faces. I noticed also that even though a different server brought out our order than the one who took it they knew who in our party had ordered what. It’s the little things that make a difference.

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  5. Michael VIP

    San Diego99 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress was more involved in selling up than taking care of our table. Food was amazing as always.

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  6. john VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food very good, generous drinks, friendly ambiance.

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  7. Ron

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was just great, we mentioned the special occasion was our 55th wedding anniversary but that was never mentioned by the server, I thought that was odd! Lots of folks like this place because it was very busy. The service was excellent, I believe our server was Brooks!

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  8. Cathy VIP

    Los Angeles141 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant, good food, good service & lovely ambiance. Nick's is a lively restaurant so reservations are a must. Street parking only. Indoor & patio seating available.

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  9. Carolee VIP

    Tahoe28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite for us. Shared the asparagus fries, deviled eggs, a petite bistro salad and the ribeye sandwich. So yummy and good service. Only complaint is the woman that walks around with the iPad monitoring tables - it bugs me!

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  10. Alexa

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our wedding dinner there last night. The food was delicious, presentation impeccable. The staff were very courteous and knowledgeable. The butter cake and lemon cake are to die for. Will definitely return for another occasion.

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FAQs

Nick’s on State is rated 4.8 stars by 2037 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 75 times today
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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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