Nic's Restaurant
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-4819
Phone: (310) 550-5707
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Santa Monica Boulevard
- Best of Citysearch:
- Martini 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am
Message from Nic's Restaurant
A bit alluring, a bit bohemian yet very people friendly
- Martini Bar
- Vodka Bar
- Happy Hour
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Editorial Review for Nic's Restaurant – by Michael Martin
The Scene
Guests arrive to a pastel-painted building with sidewalk seating under a 1950s-style sign. Inside, the long bar is situated prominently, and features dangling light fixtures bedazzled with jewel-colored beads. A small seating area of couches plays host to the nightly happy hour and the occasional jazz band; adjacent is the Dean Martin shrine on one side and the freeer-temperate Vodbox on the other. An ascending walkway leads to a more formal dining room with semi-circular booths and tabletop seating.
The Food
A play on classic steakhouse cuisine, restaurateur Larry Nicola offers a seasonal menu fulfilling both snack- and meal-size appetites. Tapas are divided by culture, with a French collection of pungent cheeses, and Greco-hummus with crispy pita that's easily shared. Heartier appetizers include an iced six-pack of oysters with accoutrements, and homemade butternut squash agnolloti. Main courses offer succulent rib-eye to Indian-spiced curry chicken. To finish, guests can tuck into a delicate Pear tart with fresh cream or a spoon-licking molten chocolate cake.
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Insider Tips
Happy HourOne of the busiest happy hours in Beverly Hills, the lounge offer appetizers and drink specials from 5pm to 7pm. Throw a private party for eight or more during happy hour, and the restaurant will provide five appetizers for only $10 per person. Drinks not included.
Look GoodDon a faux leopared coat and step into the Vodbox for ice-cold vodka sipping.
The ExtrasDonate a unique martini glass and receive one complimentary cocktail and a martini-making class for you and three friends.
User Reviews for Nic's Restaurant
03/31/2008 Posted by kailanni
I visited Nic’s Beverly Hills this past Friday night with a group of 9 friends. When I arrived I gave the host the name of my party and he promptly escorted me over to our table. The restaurant was upscale, romantic, & trendy but not at all pretentious like I thought it might be because of the location. We ordered drinks and appetizers. The drinks were really good - you want to try a Triple X Martini – I promise you won’t be disappointed The service was friendly and prompt. After about 45 minutes or so, our waitress let us know that the Vodbox was ready for us (a must-try!) After being provided with faux fur coats & hats, we were ushered into the 28 degree freezer room where all of their top-shelf Vodka’s are stored. Our hostess gave us a thorough overview of their Vodka’s and then we got to sample a few shots. .We were in there for about 20 minutes or so before returning to the main dining room and bar area. Around 9:30 or so, they brought in an awesome live band which added even more great energy to the place. The owner Nic could be seen greeting and mingling with the customers all evening and he even came over to take a couple pictures with our group – really cool guy. All in all, we had a great time, I will definitely be returning with another group of friends soon! Note: It got pretty crowded between 9 & 10 so reservations are suggested. *Also, gratuity is automatically added to the bill for parties of 8 or more so to avoid double-tipping, review your itemized receipt carefully.
Pros: The Vodbox & live band
Cons: Automaitc gratuity & parking
03/08/2008 Posted by therealdiningdiva
You wanna try the Salmon....Superb! The bartenders are not amateurs...drinks are made with STRENGTH!
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