Nick's Laguna Beach

SUNDAY BLOODY MARY SUNDAYS.... NICK'S Laguna Beach, California! I Freakin' LOVE NICK'S Bloody Mary's w/ their Fried Panko Crusted Blue Cheese Stuffed Olive =$14... "Almost" as Much as I LOVE Pickleball!And Without Question, after you see All My Brunch NICK'S Pics, You Too, will Dream of NICK'S, Too! NICK's Laguna Beach, they undeniably have one of the Most Amazin' Weekend Breakfast & Brunch's in the OC!! NICK'S! Please make my Dreams Come True & Serve Breakfast 7-days a Week, Again Soon! :)Brunch Currently Served Only on the Weekends from 8:30am - 11:30am and a MUST Check Out!

Usually I would rate my Nick's experience a 4 or 5.. my last few experiences haven't been great.Food has been cold or not up to par in my opinion. For example: ordered the soup "special" of the night which was a French onion soup .. WORST French onion soup I've ever had. Came to our table as an average lukewarm soup (airplane food quality) with a room temp piece of Swiss cheese on the top. I asked for it to be reheated. It was sent back and came back to our table just as cold. Bad quality for a Nick's. The server didn't even check on how the soup was.. bad service ..gross soup.. rest of the food was good though. Embarrassing "special". Sad service, waitress was drunk.Yikes

TLDR: A lively, bright spot near the ocean, perfect for lunch and cocktails on a sunny day in Laguna. The food is high quality, the ambiance is inviting, but expect a wait due to the restaurant's small size.With an almost-ocean view, Nick's offers a great atmosphere for a casual yet elevated meal. The space is limited, with about a dozen bar seats and various tables, so plan ahead if you're coming during peak hours.The Food:-Baby Back Ribs, $35, 4/5: Fall-off-the-bone tender with a well-balanced, savory barbecue sauce. Served with thick-cut fries and a well-dressed side salad, making this a complete and satisfying meal. A solid choice if you're craving that all-American BBQ vibe.-Buttermilk Fried Chicken, $26, 5/5: Served boneless as stated on the menu, which may surprise some but doesn't take away from the dish. The breading is crisp and perfectly seasoned. The whipped mashed potatoes complement the chicken beautifully. The roasted corn on the cob felt unnecessary, and the biscuit was a bit tough, but the fried chicken itself is excellent.-Nick's Bloody Mary, $14, 5/5: A robust, well-made Bloody Mary that hits all the right notes. Served with a fried blue cheese olive--a nice touch, though mine was cold, making the breading less enjoyable. If you want extra olives, they cost extra, so be aware.Service was adequate, but the restaurant stays consistently busy, which is expected given its prime location, inviting ambiance, and high-quality food.Would I Return? Likely. The food is fantastic, and the location is hard to beat if you're coming off a walk in Laguna Beach. Just be prepared for a wait.

PHENOMENAL. Nicks's Laguna Beach exceeded every expectation we had, and then some! My husband and I came to celebrate my birthday. The staff made sure to make it a special day for me by giving me a chocolate cake and a card signed by the staff! That was such a surprise! The card had my name on it and it was spelled correctly. What a lovely gift! I really appreciate that personal touch. I've never had a dine-in experience like this before. Hospitality and service were unbeatable. The food was exceptional in every way. Every single appetizer and dish was prepared perfectly and had great presentation. I'll list what we ordered and rate each item below.Fried calamari 10/10It wasn't chewy, fried perfectly. No tentacles, dipping sauces were a great compliment Shrimp taquitos 10/10Really plump shrimps, sauce wasn't spicy, wrapping was crispy, topped with fresh pico and cheese, perfect balance of savory. French Onion Soup 10/10Has great flavor, hearty and satisfying Scottish Salmon 10/10Good sized salmon fillet, cooked nicely so it was tender, fresh spinach on the side Buttermilk Fried Chicken 10/10Fried nicely so it was crunchy, chicken was tender, potatoes were whipped and buttery Warm Butter cake 10/10This is world famous! And know I know why. It's got all the textures going on, warm cake, cold ice cream, sweet berries, amazing dessert Ambiance is cozy and dark. Love the booths and seating is very comfortable! The restaurant is classy inside and very clean. We will be back, no doubt about that. It was worth the 45 minute drive there and back for the food and service. My husband and I were already discussing what we want to try next on their menu!

Exec summary: great food but no viewFood: this was, literally, THE best French dip sandwich I can recall having. The blackened fish my wife had looked amazing and she loved itThe Brussels sprouts were also amazingAmbiance : we sat outside on the patio. The only view is of pacific coast highway. But, as it's laguna, you do t have to wait long to see a super car or a premium luxury car drive pastService was prompt, the waiter was awesome. Had a very good time there !

We were craving seafood and Nick's did not disappoint! We arrived for a late weekday lunch and were seated right away. The pan seared Scottish salmon is the star of this meal. Cooked perfectly, crispy on the outside and tender and flakey on the inside. The sautéed spinach and whipped potatoes on the side were just as delicious. This was probably the best meal I had in Laguna Beach. Highly recommend making a stop here!

Giving this restaurant a perfect score. This place exceeded our expectations. Server and manager were very attentive, checked on us a few times. Try the asparagus fritter on the appetizer and it will not disappoint. Nice and crisp! Husband got the chicken piccata with mashed potato- winner!!! I got the petite bistro combo and it was the perfect size for me. It comes with onion soup and kale salad and 4 oz fillet mignon. Very good! We ordered the whiskey cake with candied pecan and whip cream for dessert. The restaurant is perfectly located in Laguna Beach and it's nice and cozy inside. Another good find in Laguna Beach area!

This place is always Fun no matter what the weather.Dined here after Christmas and glad we did. Expecting a Sunny day in Laguna it was Foggy & Cold.Fortunately there were 3 seats at the bar for dining. Started with the Calamari which was lightly breaded but it was mostly just rings and one tentacle. Not that great, so I ended up eating it since my Mom likes that part the best, just like with Octopus.She had a tasty non alcoholic beverage with cranberry in it, I had the Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita made with a Jalapeño infused mixture the bartender adds for flavor that lasts. She had their Prime Rib Sandwich with au jus. I had the Blackened Chicken Sandwich with fries.Food was delicious Service was great at the BarAmbiance was great ~ it was a bit loud but that's to be expected. Whether we're dining on their street side patio on a sunny day or inside at the bar Nick's is a Fun place to dine & have a fun time.

This is a very popular spot for some reason, usually with a crowd waiting to get inside. So when we were visiting some art galleries and shops while strolling the sidewalks of Laguna Beach on a weekday evening and saw this place half empty we decided to take advantage.It's a cramped space with a large bar in the center and some booths around the perimeter. If you're seated in a booth you can literally stretch your arm out and touch the back of someone seated at the bar. It seems like a great spot to throw back some libations but we just wanted some appetizers as we'd had a large lunch a bit earlier. The menu is largely seafood (which I don't eat) and I wasn't hungry enough to go for the steak options so I acknowledge I'm not giving an adequate review of their culinary offerings.I ordered the Market Salad and my wife got calamari (which she said was pretty good). My salad was fresh and tasty. It included onion, cheese, egg, and bacon with a little ranch dressing. It was a satisfying small bite.Service was friendly and attentive. Laguna is often tough when it comes to parking but we had luck in the parking structure directly behind the restaurant.

My girlfriend and I came into Nick's recently and it was great. I had the ribeye melt which is my new favorite meal. Dominic took great care of us, will definitely be a returning customer after the top notch service he provided to us. 10/10