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Nick's Rockaway


3.5 of 5 stars 16 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Neighbourhood: Peninsula
  • 100 Rockaway Beach Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044-3222
  • (650) 359-3900

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4 of 5 stars
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
25 Oct 2009

Was hoping they had jazz during our stay but we missed it by a day. The food was good but somewhat pricey. Staff was very nice. Nice atmosphere. There really wasn't anywhere else within walking distance to go and have a nice dinner other than in the hotel. I would eat there again if staying at same hotel. more

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4 of 5 stars
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17 Feb 2009
1
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The Famous Crab Sandwiches are Definitely Yummy! Great views, lots of family-style dining space, has an assortment of steak & seafood dishes, a separate bar area with dancefloor & live music on the weekends. In addition, it has an adjacent small motel on the property & is one of the oldest restaurants in Pacifica history. more

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5 of 5 stars
paciifica
6 Jan 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This is a classic fifties set up with a great view of the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Best time to go is on a howling stormy day to watch the crashing surf and or on a setting sun. Views to die for and for a meal try the grilled crab sandwich. My father inlaw drives from Northern California to come and... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
18 Jun 2008

Everyone says this is a must-go for the crab salad sandwich but I was unimpressed. Nice view right on the coast, but service was mediocre, food was sub-par, and I can't imagine going back here unless some friend was visiting and felt they had to go for some reason. I do give it points for cheesy time-warp-ness and would like... more

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2 of 5 stars
Pacifica, California
31 Mar 2008

a very boring place with a boring atmosphere.....its kinda like Night of the Living Dead with the patrons eating guts & gruel....nice view though. more

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2 of 5 stars
San Diego CA
26 Oct 2007
1
person found this review helpful

I've eaten at Nick's for well over 10yrs, albeit with the last time I was there being 6yrs ago. Went back recently, and really surprised at how it's changed. The bar is loud, raucous, people brutally drunk stumbling through the restaurant, outside the place. No clue how the Pacifica PD aren't hitting this place regularly. The bar and restaurant are... more

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5 of 5 stars
Salida, California
20 Jun 2007
5
people found this review helpful

Read the reviews about the restaurant. Decided to make reservations. When we showed up and told the host about the reservations one of the wait staff made a comment about how we did not need them due to the fact the restaurant was pretty much empty. After hearing that comment we knew that we were going to have a wonderful... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pacifica
5 Jan 2007
8
people found this review helpful

I've lived in Pacifica for almost 2 years and always heard Nick's was the best food in town. After trying Portofino across the street (much more expensive), as well as some other places around, my hopes weren't too high. But let me tell you... go. It's amazing. If you can make it one evening, right about sunset on a clear... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pacifica, California
24 Sep 2006
4
people found this review helpful

This is the oldest & best Restaurant in Pacifica. They have the sitting bar out by the dancing floor with the old ring up cash registers, with a great staff.They serve breakfast , lunch & dinner. The price's are reasonable you get what you pay for. A great ocean view from just about any booth you sit out. Try the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Houston
20 Oct 2005
8
people found this review helpful

This restaurant was excellent from the time we parked and saw waves crashing right in front of us. We had made reservations because we knew it was very popular with the locals. I am glad we did because it was packed. We had a Calamari appetizer and I had the Salmon as my entree. My wife had the beef Medallions... more

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Nick's Rockaway Address

100 Rockaway Beach Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044-3222
Tel: (650) 359-3900
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.