Chez Nick Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Went to Chez Nick on a whim and it was delicious."
• "The food is amazing!!!"
• "Everything we tried was amazing, reasonably priced, will definitely come back."
• "The food is always first class."
• "The soft fluffiness of the Dutch pancake, and the exquisite flavors of the ricotta toast are SUPERB!"
• "All were super fresh and full of flavor."
• "One of the best meals I’ve ever had! The brussel sprouts, falafel, duck ragout, and octopus were incredible."

Cons:

• "The experience was horrible... We had to wait almost 40min to have our food served."
• "The fried chicken and waffles was terrible. Two tiny pieces with burnt waffles dipped in some rancid mixture of cheap quality maple syrup/ butter."
• "The contents of the glass jar had a very strange taste, nothing like chicken liver."
• "The 'supposedly' clean unused fork had distinct fishy smell and I had to return it for another one."
• "The food comes with add ons that are not on the menu, which is very frustrating."
• "The tahini carrots, beets & burrata and calamari pasta were underwhelming and not very tasty."
• "So ridiculously overpriced, and really average food."

Service

Pros:

• "The manager Joe talked about the restaurant week menu with us, he was super attentive and kind."
• "The service was great. They didn't rush us and was very courteous and professional."
• "Genuinely welcoming and friendly staff."
• "Our server was fantastic."
• "The service is exceptional (thank you to our awesome hostess Laura and waitress Carly)."
• "The staff is very attentive, food is delicious and the drinks are out of this world."
• "The staff was so friendly and accommodating and everything we ate was delicious."

Cons:

• "The vibe of the restaurant is wonderful, but you will have 10 flies buzzing around you while you sit indoors."
• "But have to note that one bartender has consistently put forth a sub par effort."
• "However, tonight the service was poor."
• "Service is friendly if a little spotty (sometimes you sit with a delivered meal without being checked or with an empty drink)."
• "It took quite a while for them to come collect the order and even much longer to serve the food (or drinks)."
• "Glacial is the best way to describe the speed of service and food preparation."
• "Unfortunately, the music was too loud."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed with what appeared to be many regular locals."
• "The restaurant was nicely decorated but still comfortable to show up to in everyday clothes."
• "Chez Nick is an absolute neighborhood gem, the place you just want to pop into every night for the best drink, best bites, and best atmosphere."
• "Atmosphere is airy and bright."
• "The ambiance is low key but classy, and most importantly all of the food is consistently amazing!"
• "The airy setting and the friendly staff made our first restaurant visit after the lockdown a great experience."
• "The ambience is fresh, bright, and cheerful."

Cons:

• "Outside hut is a little chilly in the winter even with heaters because the seats are metal and vented."
• "First off, the space has the worst noise issue ever! It was impossible to have a decent conversation!"
• "The Dutch baby was not what I expected... The whole thing was about 2 inches thick and about 7 inches wide."

Value

Pros:

• "Everything we tried was amazing, reasonably priced, will definitely come back."
• "The absolute best thing about this restaurant is the value. The prices look a bit daunting but the value is great!"
• "Compared to the area this place’s prices are reasonable."
• "I highly recommend this restaurant for a delicious yet relatively inexpensive meal in an excellent atmosphere with impeccable service."
• "Reasonable price points."

Cons:

• "Overall, the portion (especially the sides) felt rather small for what I paid."
• "Disappointed with the small serving of salmon at dinner."
• "My one gripe is that my cold brew was so small! Felt like it was 5 sips total."
• "So ridiculously overpriced, and really average food."