Nick's Laguna Beach

I visit Laguna Beach every year in the summer. I love this place for the high quality food at reasonable prices. Hard to get a table on the weekends but early dinner around 4-415pm is easy to book on opentable. The staff are well trained as if I were in a much higher end restaurant. Worth checking out if you are in town.

Highly recommend reservations especially on the weekends because it’s a small space and busy! The food is pretty good and a nice variety. I ended up getting the San Francisco Choppino and it came with a good size of sourdough bread. The seafood was well cooked and seasoned. Definitely could feed two and ended up taking some home since it was a good amount. Cocktails are good and overall good vibes here!

This is a very busy place so either come early or later. Its busy for all the right reasons. Service is absolutely spectacular. Once you enter, all staff are very friendly. They offer a wide variety of meals, pretty much something for everyone. Portions are good sizes, and very well cooked. The place is on the smaller side, so does get crowded, and noisy. Other than that, everything is fantastic. Will definitely be returning.

My girlfriend and I were looking for a place to have dinner around 9 PM. Most restaurants close by that hour — so we felt lucky to stumble in here. Amazing food and incredibly warm, attentive staff! We were pleasantly surprised from the moment we walked in. And the cocktails — seriously cool and creative! The My Thai is an absolute must-try. 🍸 Huge thanks to the whole team! Great job all around — see you again soon 😎

Some places are good. Others are reliable. Nick’s is both, which is why it stands out in Laguna Beach. The service is sharp, warm, and professional from start to finish. The menu is comfort driven but elevated, and the kitchen executes with confidence. The Fried Chicken and Gravy Mashed is legendary for a reason. Perfect crunch, rich gravy, creamy mashed potatoes, and zero restraint. There is never a bad time for Fried Chicken and Gravy Mashed, and this dish alone earns repeat visits. Add in a great cocktail program, consistent quality, and a welcoming atmosphere, and Nick’s becomes a go to rather than a one off. If you are searching for one of the best restaurants in Laguna Beach that never misses, this is it.