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Nick the Greek
- Restaurants
- San Clemente, CA
About this business
Location details
806 Avenida Pico # F, San Clemente, CA, 92673, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
The hummus was awful. It tasted sour and not like real authentic Greek hummus at all. The chicken kabob was half burnt and at the bottom was tons of grease which I cannot and would eat due to health reasons. So we spent the money and had to throw it all away. A total waste. I would never come here again or recommend it to anyone. I love Greek/Mediterranean food, but this was not it in the slightest. Horrible experience. I'd give it negative zero stars if I could. What a shame.
Business response:
I’m very sorry to hear about your experience. This is absolutely not the quality we aim to serve, and I completely understand your frustration. Please email me directly at sanclemente@fran.nickthegreek.com so I can personally make it right for you — I’d like to offer compensation and a gift card for the inconvenience. I’ll also be speaking with our kitchen team regarding the hummus and chicken preparation to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Thank you for bringing this to my attention — I truly appreciate your feedback and ... read more
I started out liking this place. In fact, I probably have spent a couple of hundred dollars here in the last few months but after tonight's meal and after the last few meals, I will never be here again. We had a beef ground beef type of gyro, on top of four other things we ordered and the gyro was way way over salted. It was inedible . This is on top of some other stuff. I ordered a couple weeks ago via the website that was horrible. This is too bad because over the last few months I have boasted about this place to at least... read more
Business response:
I sincerely apologize for your recent experiences — that’s absolutely not the quality or standard we aim to serve at Nick the Greek San Clemente. Please email me directly at sanclemente@fran.nickthegreek.com so I can make this right. I’d like to personally compensate you for the meals and also provide a gift card for the inconvenience. I truly appreciate your past support and feedback, and I’ll be addressing this incident with our staff to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I h... read more
I'd highly stay cautious of this place when deciding to come and eat here. Went here for lunch with a buddy of mine, we went around 11:40-50 (almost an hour after opening) and when we got there no happy greeting, no smells from cooking food, no music, etc. My buddy went up to order first and started asking about portion sizes and meats, he asked about there chicken and while asking the cashier about the chicken she asked the cooker if the chicken was ready (in Spanish) and he said no it's not ready yet, she then proceeded t... read more
Business response:
We are sincerely sorry for your recent experience and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your honest feedback. We take great pride in serving only fresh, high-quality food, and it’s clear that we fell short of that standard during your visit. Please accept our apologies for the mix-up and for the impression we left. We’d love the chance to make this right for you. The next time you visit, we’d be happy to offer you a complimentary meal to show you the quality and service we strive to deliver every day. Thank you... read more
Ordered the chicken gyro pita but some of the chicken was raw inside. Told me a specific time to pick it up but wasnt ready and had to wait 20 inhes. The cooks are Mexicans and I prefer a true Greek restaurant with greek cooks..
Super overpriced, they give very little meat, and way too salty. You are much better off going to cava which gives you way more meat and it's cheaper.
Came here a lot in the beginning, I love mediterranean food and wanted this place to be amazing. The unfortunate reality is that this place falls victim to the same shortcomings that are ravaging all of Californian gastronomy, and that is the fact that they dont care. Nobody that works this type of job cares about what they do anymore. The result is product and service that are lackluster. Bland food, every order has mistakes to it, the teenagers behind the counter are overwhelmed.
Walked in and it was very busy. On the counter right of the pay station was a very large tray with about 50 condiment cups uncovered sitting out in the open. Anyone walking up to pick up their order or pay comes in very close proximity of these condiment cups. A small child would be breathing all over them. First impressions are everything. Directly across was an almost empty Starbucks Drink sitting on the stainless steel counter right next to the food pass window. and behind that was the kitchen work area. I don't ... read more
Business response:
Hi Mary, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet expectations. Cleanliness, food quality, and customer satisfaction are incredibly important to us, and your feedback has been taken seriously. We’ve already addressed the issue with uncovered condiment cups and have reinforced hygiene protocols with our team. Regarding the food, we apologize for the quality you received — it’s far from the standard we aim to provide. We’re reviewing preparation practices an... read more
First let me say, I hate writing a bad review, especially for a local restaurant, unless someone has been rude or something went terribly wrong, but I feel I had to say something. After hearing people say such great things on FB about Nick the Greek in San Clemente, I couldn't wait to try it. I stopped off today to grab some food to go... .2 Gyros, and an order of Greek fries. $42 later ( which given the cost of everything today wasn't shocking in itself) the food came out in less than 5 minutes, perhaps that should have bee... read more
Business response:
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that your recent experience at Nick the Greek didn’t meet your expectations. We strive to serve fresh, high-quality food with friendly service, and it’s disappointing to learn that we fell short. Your concerns are important to us. If you’re open to it, I’d love the chance to make things right and hear more about what went wrong. Please feel free to contact me directly or stop by the restaurant so we can personally apologize and improve your experi... read more
First time eating at Nick The Greek ("NTG"). While I I was initially excited to try their food, my excitement was short lived. Ordered chicken souvlaki with rice and side salad. Visually, it was obvious the chicken skewers were previously frozen (char marks on one side only, freezer burn). Flavor was non-existent - bland would be a compliment. The counter where orders are placed is so close to the front door, 3 person line is backed out the door. Inside was a kluge, including an empty table near the entrance, no chairs, jus... read more
Business response:
We want to assure you that our chicken is made fresh daily—nothing is ever frozen. Quality and freshness are a top priority for us. Regarding your other concerns, we appreciate the feedback and take it seriously. If you had a specific experience that didn’t meet expectations, please feel free to share more details so we can address it and make it right. We’re always striving to improve and provide the best service possible. Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Frequently asked questions about Nick the Greek
How is Nick the Greek rated?
Nick the Greek has a 4.3 star rating with 201 reviews.
When is Nick the Greek open?
Nick the Greek is open now. It will close at 9:00 p.m.