Nick's – American
Nick’s captures the spirited essence of the coast, where the briny snap of fresh-shucked oysters and the smoky aroma of charcoal-grilled seafood fill a lively, salt-kissed space. Guests gather over overflowing platters of chilled blue crab claws and golden, hand-battered onion rings, savoring a dining experience that celebrates the vibrant bounty of the Gulf in every zesty bite of shrimp Campechana.
3700 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77550 http://www.nicksgalveston.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, atkins, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, volumetrics, tlc, detox, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering food and perfectly sized portions, with many praising the knowledgeable service and staff who demonstrate a deep understanding of the menu. Celebrated for its relaxed vibe, guests highlight the memorable atmosphere that makes it a standout choice for a comfortable dinner experience. Reviewers consistently recommend the spot for its high-quality flavors and attentive care, noting that the welcoming environment ensures a truly enjoyable visit.
Menu
Fresh Gulf Oysters
- Oysters on the Half Shell - $13.99: Fresh Gulf oysters served by the half dozen Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Charcoal Grilled Oysters - $19.99: Fresh shucked, basted with garlic-herb butter and finished with our signature three cheese blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Oyster Nachos - $13.99: Country fried Gulf oysters, fresh flour tortilla chips, roasted corn pico de gallo, queso fresco and creamy chipotle cilantro lime sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Fresh Gulf Crab
- Chilled Blue Crab Claws - $17.99: Fresh Blue Crab Claws, iced, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, house-made remoulade and cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Blue Crab Claws - $19.99: Tossed in seasoned flour and lightly fried. Served with house-made remoulade and cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Blue Crab Cakes - $19.99: Two panko encrusted crab cakes, summer arugula and corn salad, house-made remoulade sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Seafood Stuffed Jalapeños - $12.99: Shrimp and crab stuffing, cream cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with Ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
Appetizers
- Crispy Fried Onion Rings - $9.99: Served with a creamy horseradish dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chilled Gulf Shrimp - $12.99: 8 hand-cut, boiled, seasoned, chilled shrimp. Served with cocktail and remoulade sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Shrimp Campechana - $13.99: Gulf Shrimp cocktail, pico de gallo, fire roasted poblano peppers, avocado, fresh lime juice and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Bang Bang Shrimp - $13.99: Fresh wings fried with choice of Signature Rub, Sriracha and Sweet Thai Chili, Hot Buffalo, or BBQ sauce. Served with Ranch Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Creamy Artichoke Spinach Dip - $11.99: Fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, bacon, Asiago cheese sauce and fresh Parmesan. Served with fresh tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Mozzarella - $12.99: Hand-cut mozzarella, breaded, fried and served with creamy basil marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Mickey - $13.99: 5 crispy jumbo gulf shrimp, fresh garlic and herbs sautéed in white wine lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Calamari - $13.99: Fried and tossed with fresh lemon, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Served with creamy basil marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Blackened Shrimp Quesadilla - $15.99: Monterey Jack cheese, cajun blackened shrimp, fresh guacamole, roasted corn pico, sour cream, shredded lettuce and pickled jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fresh Wings (6) - $10.99: Choice of: Signature Rub, Sriracha and Sweet Thai Chili, Hot Buffalo, or BBQ sauce. Served with Ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Fresh Wings (12) - $17.99: Choice of: Signature Rub, Sriracha and Sweet Thai Chili, Hot Buffalo, or BBQ sauce. Served with Ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Soups & Salads
- Charles Brooks’ Shrimp Gumbo (Cup) - $8.99: Traditional shrimp gumbo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Watkins' Shrimp Bisque (Cup) - $9.5: Creamy shrimp bisque Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $8.99: Chef's daily selection Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Southwest Salad - $12.99: Fresh greens, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, fried tortilla strips and creamy onion-garlic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Large Caesar Salad - $11.99: Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Greek Salad - $13.99: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, Kalamata olives, capers, Salonika peppers, feta cheese, oregano and Greek dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- American Cobb Salad - $16.99: Chopped lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese, hard-boiled eggs, avocado and chicken, tossed in creamy Ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Blackened Salmon Salad - $18.99: Iron-skillet blackened salmon, fresh spinach, diced tomatoes, caramelized onions and mushrooms with warm bacon dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Burgers, Sandwiches & Tacos
- Nick’s Classic Burger - $12.99: 8 oz beef, tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, red onion, pickles and creamy burger sauce. Served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- The Cardiac Arrest Burger - $15.49: 8 oz beef, bacon, fried onion strings, cheddar cheese, Ranch and BBQ sauce. Served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Our Famous Fried Po’boy - $17.99: Choice of catfish, shrimp, chicken, oyster or crawfish. Served with tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, pickles, tartar and cocktail sauce. Served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Seawall BLT - $17.99: Charcoal grilled gulf shrimp, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, pickles and house-made remoulade sauce. Served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Nick’s Club Sandwich - $14.99: Ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, American and Monterey Jack cheese, and creamy onion garlic mayo. Served with French fries Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Blackened Mahi Mahi Sandwich - $18.99: Cajun seasoned mahi mahi, tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, pickles and creamy onion garlic sauce. Served with French fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich - $14.99: Buttermilk marinated chicken, signature rub, pickles, ranch and Chalula slaw. Served with French fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mahi Mahi Tacos - $19.99: White corn tortillas, fish tenderloins, red cabbage, lime, cilantro roasted corn pico de gallo, chipotle lime sauce. Served with tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Blackened Shrimp Tacos - $15.99: White corn tortillas, blackened shrimp, red cabbage, lime, cilantro roasted corn pico de gallo, chipotle lime sauce. Served with tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Entrees
- Gulf of Mexico Shrimp (10) - $22.99: Hand breaded, lightly fried, and served with French Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crab Stuffed Gulf Shrimp (6) - $23.99: House-made crab stuffing, breaded, and lightly fried. Served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Shrimp Peques (6) - $24.99: Bacon-wrapped Gulf shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeño and bread crumbs, chipotle-molasses sauce. Served on Creole rice with grilled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Nick’s Shrimp Platter - $26.99: 5 grilled shrimp, 5 fried shrimp, 1 stuffed shrimp and 1 shrimp peques. Served with Creole rice and grilled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Mango Mahi Mahi - $29.99: Grilled Mahi Mahi, fresh mango pico de gallo, avocado, light butter sauce. Served with Creole rice and grilled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Texas Redfish Pontchartrain - $33.99: Blackened redfish, 4 grilled shrimp, sautéed mushrooms, scallions, mild green peppers, and Asiago cream sauce. Served with Creole rice and grilled vegetables Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Grilled Salmon Piccata - $31.99: Charcoal grilled salmon, jumbo lump crab, cherry tomatoes, capers and lemon garlic butter sauce. Served with Creole rice and grilled vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crispy Catfish Étouffée - $29.99: Cornmeal fried catfish, white rice, house-made crawfish étouffée. Served with grilled vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cornmeal Fried Catfish Fillets - $18.99: Served with French fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Crawfish Tails - $17.99: Served with French fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Deluxe Seafood Platter - $29.99: Shrimp, oysters, stuffed shrimp, shrimp stuffing balls, shrimp peques and a catfish fillet. Served with French fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Michael - $19.99: Parmesan breaded chicken breast, garlic, lemon, capers, white wine lemon butter sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Pasta Gaido - $19.99: Fettuccine, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, scallions, house-made Asiago cream sauce, topped with 5 charcoal grilled Gulf shrimp or grilled chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Nick’s Chicken Fried Steak - $19.99: Tenderized beef, seasoned flour, cream gravy. Served with garlic mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- 14 oz. Charcoal Grilled Ribeye - $39.99: Charcoal grilled top sirloin, garlic compound butter, crispy fried onion rings. Served with garlic mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
Desserts
- Hand Spun Milkshakes - $7.5: Choice of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cappuccino, hazelnut or amaretto Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Fried Oreos - $10.99: Funnel cake-battered Oreos, double chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- New York Cheesecake - $10.99: Classic New York style cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Paulie Gaido’s Crustless Pecan Pie - $11.99: Oven-toasted Texas pecans, served with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Warm Chocolate Cake - $9.99: Baked with chocolate chips, topped with vanilla ice cream and double chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Sugar Bread Pudding - $11.99: Baked and seared in brown sugar, bourbon caramel and chilled vanilla sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fresh Cut Assorted Fruit - $8.99: Seasonal fresh fruit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
Frequently Asked Questions about Nick's
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include oysters on the half shell, chilled blue crab claws, shrimp Campechana, and golden hand-battered onion rings.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Nick's offers a relaxed, memorable atmosphere and a lively, salt-kissed space that guests celebrate for providing a comfortable dinner experience.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers rave about the mouth-watering food, perfectly sized portions, knowledgeable service, and the relaxed, memorable atmosphere for a comfortable dinner.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Nick's maintains an average rating of 4.0/5 based on customer feedback and dining experiences.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at http://www.nicksgalveston.com, though the provided data does not specify online ordering capabilities.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include charcoal grilled oysters, blue crab cakes, shrimp Campechana, oyster nachos, and seafood stuffed jalapeños.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Menu options include gluten-free pecan pie and shrimp Campechana, which also fits keto, low-carb, and dairy-free diets.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Nick's offers a casual dining experience celebrated for its relaxed vibe, lively atmosphere, and comfortable, moderate-priced ($$) setting.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Nick's by visiting their website at http://www.nicksgalveston.com for more information and inquiries.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a moderate price level ($$) and 4.0/5 rating, diners praise the high-quality flavors, mouth-watering food, and perfectly sized portions.