Nick’s San Clemente

213 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA

About Nick’s San Clemente

4.7 / 5

from reviews

    Rachel Andersen
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    October 19, 2024

    Vibrant local eatery, big nice bar, fun vibe, good food, and excellent cocktails and wine. Like many of the other reviewers, the atmosphere is energetic but also loud. Asparagus Fries were good and tasty, crispy not soft. Fresh Sea Bass was wonderful, perfectly cooked and had a big portion.

    Peter Bedrosian
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    October 10, 2024

    I drove up from a business trip in San Diego just to have the Cioppino. Did not disappoint. Fish, shrimp, clams and mussels were perfectly cooked. Place has a great vibe, seems to be a local favorite.

    Paula Healthy
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    February 21, 2025

    A bit loud at lunch but the mahi-mahi sandwich special was a MOUTHFULL! I had to remove the bottom bun to get it in my mouth but it had a lot of flavor. Service was great and San Clemente is fun to walk about and browse. Parking is free on the street.

    Cindy L
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    March 12, 2025

    Nick’s Ross was fabulous. I really enjoyed looking at my table that was cut from Stone. Also, the hostess on March 11 was so sweet and kind. I had one of their box special, which gave me a little taste of a very small fillet, a delicious little salad and a cup of corn chowder. Everyone there was so nice. I was looking at some of their specialty bottles of liquor and the bartender struck up a conversation and I wanted to say hey to him as well. My experience today was wonderful and I hope to go back. The only down part of the restaurant is that they still use canola oil, hopefully we can start eating more healthier and get rid of the canola and the toxic seed oils. I WOULD RECOMMEND

    Anthony
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    February 05, 2025

    This place is great in every aspect! We were a party of 3 on a Saturday and had to wait an hour and a half. I recommend getting reservations. They have a great menu if cocktails to chose from and make sure to try the asparagus fries they are delicious! The staff and server were all very good at their job a fine running machine in here. I recommend all of their dishes.

    Rachel Andersen
    -
    October 19, 2024

    Vibrant local eatery, big nice bar, fun vibe, good food, and excellent cocktails and wine. Like many of the other reviewers, the atmosphere is energetic but also loud. Asparagus Fries were good and tasty, crispy not soft. Fresh Sea Bass was wonderful, perfectly cooked and had a big portion.

    Peter Bedrosian
    -
    October 10, 2024

    I drove up from a business trip in San Diego just to have the Cioppino. Did not disappoint. Fish, shrimp, clams and mussels were perfectly cooked. Place has a great vibe, seems to be a local favorite.

    Paula Healthy
    -
    February 21, 2025

    A bit loud at lunch but the mahi-mahi sandwich special was a MOUTHFULL! I had to remove the bottom bun to get it in my mouth but it had a lot of flavor. Service was great and San Clemente is fun to walk about and browse. Parking is free on the street.

    Cindy L
    -
    March 12, 2025

    Nick’s Ross was fabulous. I really enjoyed looking at my table that was cut from Stone. Also, the hostess on March 11 was so sweet and kind. I had one of their box special, which gave me a little taste of a very small fillet, a delicious little salad and a cup of corn chowder. Everyone there was so nice. I was looking at some of their specialty bottles of liquor and the bartender struck up a conversation and I wanted to say hey to him as well. My experience today was wonderful and I hope to go back. The only down part of the restaurant is that they still use canola oil, hopefully we can start eating more healthier and get rid of the canola and the toxic seed oils. I WOULD RECOMMEND

    Anthony
    -
    February 05, 2025

    This place is great in every aspect! We were a party of 3 on a Saturday and had to wait an hour and a half. I recommend getting reservations. They have a great menu if cocktails to chose from and make sure to try the asparagus fries they are delicious! The staff and server were all very good at their job a fine running machine in here. I recommend all of their dishes.

    Rachel Andersen
    -
    October 19, 2024

    Vibrant local eatery, big nice bar, fun vibe, good food, and excellent cocktails and wine. Like many of the other reviewers, the atmosphere is energetic but also loud. Asparagus Fries were good and tasty, crispy not soft. Fresh Sea Bass was wonderful, perfectly cooked and had a big portion.

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