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Nick the Greek
- Restaurants
- San Clemente, CA
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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. |
Absolutely disgusting. I got a chicken kabob plate with rice and a side salad. First of all, you pay 17 bucks for 2 kabobs and they don't even serve chicken breast? It's nasty dark meat chicken- I think thighs. That in itself is so crappy of them! Anyone ordering Greek kebabs would assume it's white meat. On top of that, it's flavorless. It's served with rice that has zero flavor or seasoning. And dry pita. Also, there is no hummus or garlic sauce- just a dry disgusting plate of inedible garbage. Insulting waste of money!
Business response:
Hi Shannon, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry that your experience didn’t meet your expectations — that’s never what we want for our guests. We do want to share a bit of clarification: our location is a franchise, so the menu items and protein choices are set by the brand. Our chicken gyro is made with white meat, while the chicken skewers are prepared with dark meat, which is the standard recipe across all locations. We understand everyone has different preferences, and it sounds like... read more
Absolutely disgusting. I got a chicken kabob plate with rice and a side salad. First of all, you pay 17 bucks for 2 kabobs and they don't even serve chicken breast? It's nasty dark meat chicken- I think thighs. That in itself is so crappy of them! Anyone ordering Greek kebabs would assume it's white meat. On top of that, it's flavorless. It's served with rice that has zero flavor or seasoning. And dry pita. Also, there is no hummus or garlic sauce- just a dry disgusting plate of inedible garbage. Insulting waste of money!
Business response:
Hi Shannon, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry that your experience didn’t meet your expectations — that’s never what we want for our guests. We do want to share a bit of clarification: our location is a franchise, so the menu items and protein choices are set by the brand. Our chicken gyro is made with white meat, while the chicken skewers are prepared with dark meat, which is the standard recipe across all locations. We understand everyone has different preferences, and it sounds like... read more
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
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How is Nick the Greek rated?
Nick the Greek has a 4.3 star rating with 240 reviews.
When is Nick the Greek open?
Nick the Greek is open now. It will close at 9:00 p.m.