South of Nick's Laguna Beach - Laguna Beach, California

Delia P.

Tiene una Vista muy bonita, la atencion es excelente, las bebidas muy ricas, los alimentos tienen buenas porciones... fresco y buen de sabor

Octavio G.

Que buen servicio y muy lugar

Jules S.

The menu doesn’t say anything about gluten-free, but the waiter assured me that there was a dedicated fryer and that everything in the menu could be made with tweaks to be gluten-free. He also said that the manager would be notified that I had celiac, as well as the kitchen. The chef delivered my meal separately and it was incredibly delicious. My partner did not need gluten-free and he said it was one of the best Mexican dishes he had ever had. I felt very safe and cared for!

Pirashanth K.

Alma was incredible. Great recommendations. Beautiful view. We got super lucky by being recommended this spot.

Probably the most cougars I've ever seen in one location. And they were very thirsty.

leelee M.

Probably my new favorite restaurant! Needed a place for dinner and decided to try South of Nick’s and they did not disappoint. Food was delicious and the service was top tier. I would also recommend getting the Paloma it was great. Will definitely be back!

Tawny V.

Unfortunately, our journey down the 133 to PCH was slowed by the Sawdust Festival traffic. Luckily, we didn’t have to stress about parking, as South of Nick's offers valet service for $10 (just remember to get it validated). I made reservations two weeks in advance, requesting a seat with a view, and the restaurant was more than accommodating. Even though it was a Sunday at 3 PM, the place was bustling with activity.
We started with the complimentary chips and salsa, which were fantastic, and we also ordered guacamole for the table—definitely worth it! To keep the meal light, I opted to share a salad and an entrée.
For the salad, we chose the Mercado, which features iceberg lettuce, roasted corn, pepitas, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, tortilla strips, radishes, cotija cheese, and chipotle ranch. For the entrée, I ordered the El Jefe Burrito filled with Chicken Tinga, refried beans, Spanish rice, jack cheese, onions, and peppers, all topped with pico de gallo and rolled wet.
The burrito was bursting with flavor, though I was surprised to find potatoes in it, which weren’t mentioned on the menu. For me, that added a bit too many carbs with the rice, beans, and potatoes. It was enormous—I ended up taking half of it home! The salad was absolutely delightful and well-dressed, although I had a hard time locating the roasted corn. This was a minor hiccup, though; the service, ambiance, food, and stunning views made the experience worthwhile.
I would return to South of Nick’s in a heartbeat! If I lived in the area, I’d definitely dine here at least once a month, if not more. The food is incredibly affordable, and the overall experience is simply fantastic!

Arthur M.

No matter the day of the week, the place is poppin'! Appetizers & main courses are great, but the show stopper is the Butter Cake with vanilla ice cream for desert! Save room, because it's well worth the wait!

Izahn V. Z.

For a group of 8 people it is usually hard to decide on a place to eat, especially with a gluten free request.
This was the perfect spot! We went on a Monday afternoon and it wasn’t too busy.
Every one in the group loved their meals and had such a great time there. They provided us with gluten free chips and 3 different dips for the chips.