Nick's Del Mar

4.8

1455 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 79 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

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

Location
3377 Del Mar Heights Road, Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone number
(858) 345-2127
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Popular dishes

Warm Butter CakeUS$14.00
our signature warm butter cake, crystallized sugar crust, vanilla ice cream, fresh berry compote
Hot Fudge SundaeUS$13.00
vanilla ice cream, house made hot fudge, chocolate toffee crunch, bada bing cherry, fresh whipped cream
Beach Tree Bon Bon'sUS$14.00
vanilla, coffee & strawberry ice cream, dipped in rich belgian chocolate
AffogatoUS$10.00
pulled espresso shot, vanilla ice cream, almond biscotti
Whiskey CakeUS$15.00
rich, nutty, whiskey soaked yellow cake, candied pecans, fleur de sel caramel, house made whipped cream

Coffee Drinks

Spanish Cafe CarajilloUS$14.00
licor 43, espresso, king cube
Espresso MartiniUS$17.00
ketel one, kahlua, licor 43, pulled espresso
Better Than Bailey'sUS$14.00
five farms irish cream, whiskey whipped cream
CappuccinoUS$8.00
regular or decaffeinated whole milk
Espresso
regular or decaffeinated
- SingleUS$4.00
- DoubleUS$6.00

Fine Teas

Fine TeasUS$7.00
a collection of tea forte teas
- Chamomile CitronUS$0.00
- English BreakfastUS$0.00
- Jasmine Green TeaUS$0.00
- White Ginger PearUS$0.00
- Moroccan MintUS$0.00

What 1,455 people are saying

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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
American
North San Diego
American
North San Diego
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nick's Del Mar offers "consistently good" food and "exceptional service" in a vibrant setting. Guests praise the "delicious" dishes like the Scottish salmon and spinach artichoke dip. The attentive staff ensures a welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite for celebrations. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

1,455 Reviews

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Jozef VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service n great food highly recommended make reservations early
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B
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great lunch At Nick’s Del Mar. Service was great and we had fun!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great! We enjoyed our lunch. The food was very good.
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Dana VIP
San Diego15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently great food and atmosphere. Bit pricey, but worth it. Lively and a little loud inside and at bar. Quiet and chill on the patio. Friendly servers.
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Valerie VIP
San Diego115 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We had a great lunch. Clam chowder was so flavorful and the rib eye sandwich was well prepared. It is cold inside this restaurant, however. So dress warmly on cool days as the bar area is open to the outside.
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HowardY
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fried chicken was excellent; de-boning made eating it easy with knife and fork. Lots of mashed potato's and gravy. Couldn't finish!
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Judy VIP
Los Angeles37 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the French dip sandwich, which I have ordered in the past. I had the side of French Fries which were crispy, hot and delicious. The brioche bread was fresh and moist. The au jus was hot and savory; perfect flavor for dipping. The horseradish dressing was thick, and seasoned with a nice balance of creamy and tangy. Unfortunately, the sliced roast beef was unusually fatty. I am not certain that I will order this dish in the future.
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Rosemary VIP
Orange County12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Caroline was amazing! Making us feel comfortable and she is very kind! 💕💕💕
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Brian VIP
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great example of exemplary service. Food is always great but the staff’s attention to service is what makes Nick’s a wonderful dining experience
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Aloanbyanna
San Diego29 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and delicious food! Never fails to deliver!
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FAQs

Nick's Del Mar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 345-2127.

Nick's Del Mar is rated 4.8 stars by 1455 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 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 79 times today

3377 Del Mar Heights Road, Del Mar, CA 92014

Additional information

Phone number
(858) 345-2127
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Nick's Del Mar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Asparagus Fries

Aged Top Sirloin

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Menu

Desserts

Warm Butter CakeUS$14.00

Hot Fudge SundaeUS$13.00

Beach Tree Bon Bon'sUS$14.00

AffogatoUS$10.00

Whiskey CakeUS$15.00

Coffee Drinks

Spanish Cafe CarajilloUS$14.00

Espresso MartiniUS$17.00

Better Than Bailey'sUS$14.00

CappuccinoUS$8.00

Espresso

Fine Teas

Fine TeasUS$7.00

What 1,455 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Nick's Del Mar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Nick's Del Mar restaurant rated?

Is Nick's Del Mar currently accepting reservations?

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