Nick's South Lake Ave

4.9

3224 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 31, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem

Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails, an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. 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.

Nick's Pasadena will reopen on April 12, 2021 for dinner starting at 4pm. We look forward to serving you!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 787-1444
Website
http://nicksrestaurants.com/nicks/south-lake-avenue/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/<br />events@nicksrestaurants.com
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that can accommodate 13 to 24 guests. Please contact the restaurant for more details

Location
336 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-3508
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
South Lake Ave & Del Mar Blvd.
Parking details
Parking lot behind Nick's on Shoppers Lane
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

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Nick's South Lake Ave is a vibrant dining destination in Pasadena, celebrated for "delicious food" and "outstanding service." With a welcoming atmosphere and menu highlights like Chilean sea bass and butter cake, it's perfect for special occasions. Patrons appreciate the "attentive staff," making it a "favorite go-to" spot.

3,224 Reviews

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Marjorie VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Emily R was the best server!!! The food was great, as always! Impeccable customer service.
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Kelvin & Lisa
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere! Food was tasty and decent portion.
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Zakia
Portland2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very professional staff and friendly. They were very attentive and gave great recommendations from the menu. The food was pretty and tasted really good. Mocktails were super tasty. Also, the butter cake is one of the best desserts ever!
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andrea VIP
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Sat upstairs overlooking the bar. Food was delicious and staff was very attentive. Started with fried deviled eggs, split the bistro special, ended with warm butter cake and cappuccino.
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Andre VIP
Orange County6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Great wait staff. Superb food. I would definitely visit again.
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Cristina VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very live room and tables very close together in small space. Recommend booths if that works for guests. Service and food excellent.
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Maria
Los Angeles195 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the staff provided excellent customer service’
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Dave VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Both the food and the service were excellent as always.
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jamie VIP
San Francisco18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very reasonably priced for the location and food (dinner plates were approx $40). The Seabass was cooked perfectly; paired with sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes- which did not need any additional seasonings. Good wine list (I am a studying sommelier); knew about 70% of the list; mostly big, reputable and respected wine makers - mostly California. Appropriately priced and nice selection. Attentive and very friendly service. Definitely recommend making a reservation since this place was packed busy on a Wednesday!
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Neginah VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Everything we got was amazing! We will definitely be back!
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FAQs

Nick's South Lake Ave offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 787-1444.

Nick's South Lake Ave is rated 4.9 stars by 3224 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 31, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

336 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-3508

Additional information

Cross street
South Lake Ave & Del Mar Blvd.
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking lot behind Nick's on Shoppers Lane
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://nicksrestaurants.com/nicks/south-lake-avenue/
Phone number
(626) 787-1444
Catering
http://nicksrestaurants.com/catering-events/<br />events@nicksrestaurants.com
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that can accommodate 13 to 24 guests. Please contact the restaurant for more details

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Nick's South Lake Ave

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Popular dishes

Warm Butter Cake

Shrimp Taquitos

Asparagus Fries

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What 3,224 people are saying

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