Nic's Restaurant

Message from Nic's Restaurant

It's time to raise a toast at Beverly Hills' favorite neighborhood martini bar and celeb hangout.

Martini Bar
Vodka Bar
Happy Hour

Longtime L.A. chef and restaurateur Larry Nicola's little Beverly Hills creation is cozy, hip and actually has some super food, whether for snacking or making a full meal. Couple that with the martini menu featuring 80 varieties and live jazz on weekends and selected weeknights, and you have a stylish way to relax in the lap of luxury. The restaurant's glass-ensconced vodka freezer is also the perfect place for friends to share a bottle of high-end vodka with some caviar.

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Nic's Restaurant 57 reviews (424) 354-3392 453 N Canon Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 www.nicsbeverlyhills.com Write a Review Edit Business \| Upload Photo \| E-mail to Friend	Editorial Description by Citysearch Never mind those celebrity roast infomercials that promise to bring back the good ol' days of the R at Pack when smoking was cool and wearing a suit all day was considered casual. The spirit of Dean Martin lives on right here at this Beverly Hills joint where the martinis flow just as freely as the conversations. A small couch-lined area plays host to the nightly happy hour and the occasional jazz band, while an ascending walkway leads to a more formal dining room with semi-circular booths and tabletop seating. A play on classic steakhouse cuisine, restaurateur (and host with the most) Larry Nicola offers everything from meaty standards like miso-crusted prime ribeye with wasabi butter to lighter fare like grilled Scottish salmon dressed in figs and apples. Of course, no visit would be complete without a visit to the VodBox, an exhibition walk-in freezer where guests can put on a faux fur and raise a glass from one of the more than 80 varieties of vodka. Oh, and don't miss the Dean Martin shrine. Seriously. Told you his spirit lives on.

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57 Reviews of Nic's Restaurant in Beverly Hills Have experience with this business? Write a review What did you think of Nic's Restaurant? Check Spelling Minimum required characters left: 150 (maximum 5000) Title: Rating: Click a star to select a rating New to Insider Pages? Create a Login: (or do you Already have an account ) Your First Name: Your Last Name: Zip Code: Your Email Address: Your Password: Re-enter Password: Get the Insider Scoop Newsletter. Find out about great deals, local recommendations, new site features and more! Already an Insider Pages Member? Enter your Login info: or do you need to Create an Account Your Email Address: Your Password: What is a Quality Review? Try answering these questions... What did you purchase from Nic's Restaurant? How would you describe your personal experience? Are they a good deal? Why? Would you recommend them? What tips would you give other customers? 20 degrees in Beverly Hills? 4 By Deidre's A. \| Insider Expert \| Rank: 3,923 Nic's Restaurant Let me start off by saying the concept of Nics is very cool, no pun intended. They have a "boxed" room with the temperature set to around 29 degrees. You have to put on a fur coat to go in the room and take shots of vodka! Very Cool. We had a party of 5 so we were seated fairly quickly. The food was good and the assortment of martini's were plentiful and original. We ordered enough appetizers to feed five people, but the tab was about $150.00! Posted 01/25/08 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) maybe not so happy party after all 4 By Anonymous Nic's Restaurant I am now super scared to have my party at Nic's the bad reviews are really BAD and the good reviews are far and few. I am concerned with the treatment of African American people, whats up with that? And I also heard that the food is pretty tasteless also. oh well I guess that I better look for another place for my party,I know I will have it at Blue Velvet Posted 12/17/07 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Nics...Not!!!! 1 By Anonymous Nic's Restaurant I had a friend in town who was staying at the Regent Beverly Wilshire. I decided to make an 830 reservation at Nics. We got there at 815pm(there was a weird smell when entering) and the host said that we were a little early...I said we would be at the bar. My friend and I sat at the bar and didn't even get an acknowledgement from the bartender for 15 or so minutes...the bar wasn't even that crowded. 945 came around and still no word from the host so I asked him what was happening. It seemed like he forgot we were even there and he went in the back to see what was happening. He told us we could sit in the lounge and the crappiest table in the joint. We said we can wait. He came back and said it would be 10 minutes then came back and said 20 minutes because even though the people at our table were finished eating they weren't getting up(that is when you ask them if you can buy them a drink at the bar because you really need a table). Anyway we were annoyed so I called Ebaldi right down the street and they took us immediately and it was one of the best meals I have ever had in B.H. So I say thank you Nics for turning me onto a great restaurant down the street from yours! Posted 11/02/07 \| Printable Version 1 out of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Not worth the trip 2 By Jill M. \| Insider \| Rank: 18,760 Nic's Restaurant Nics was a disappointment. I've been to the restaurant on three separate occasions, on each time the experience has been exceedingly worse. Tonight I had the filet, which was very fatty. My after-dinner coffee was burnt and stale, and the chocolate dessert was nothing to write home about! I've never had a bad chocolate dessert until this evening. There are too many good restaurants in Beverly Hills to give Nics another chance. Learn from my mistakes, go somewhere else. Posted 05/11/05 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Latest reviews by Citysearch: (read all 53 reviews on Citysearch) Fantastic Food By jay2002 Great place to eat and have fun Great place to eat and have fun Great place to eat and have fun Great place to eat and have fun Great place to eat and have fun Great place to eat and have fun Pros: Fun in the freezer Cons: Too cold there! Posted 11/13/08 Fun atmosphere, great service By serviceprincess This is especially a great place for happy hour and dinner with friends. I have been here several times and have always had a fantastic experience. Nic (the owner...I forget his actual name) is totally sweet and each server I've had is well-trained in superior service. The food is so, so good. Everything is tastefully done. Great wine list and love the drinks. Also, I LOVE the ladies room!! Highly recommended. Pros: Food, drinks, atmosphere, SERVICE! Cons: Really, no cons. Great job, Nic's!...-Maybe the music can be a little loud for some (mostly in the bar) Posted 08/11/08 Good food and warm service in an unlikely setting By lachal I went to Nic's this week for the first time and was very pleasantly surprised. I was warmly greeted at the door by Nic's son and shown to my table. We had great cocktails, a good bottle of wine and a decent price. Great appetizers and the Monday fixe price dinner. Nic also came by to check on how we were doing. It is a nice place with a vibrant chic but unpretentious crowd. It is a new favorite. Pros: Happy Hour Bar Specials, Clam Pizza to Rival Mozza Cons: Only if you don't like a "buzz" of noise Posted 07/22/08 Great Friday Night Dinner & Drinks Spot! 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 Posted 03/30/08 Great Lounge! By therealdiningdiva You wanna try the Salmon....Superb! The bartenders are not amateurs...drinks are made with STRENGTH! Posted 03/07/08