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Nick the Greek
- Restaurants
- San Clemente, CA
About this business
Location details
806 Avenida Pico, 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. |
I had high hopes for Nick the Greek, but it really missed the mark. The chicken was dry and lacked flavor, and the pita tasted old. The tzatziki didn't taste fresh, and the portion size was pretty small for the price. On top of that, the staff seemed uninterested and service was slow, even though it wasn't busy. Definitely not worth the hype -- I won't be back.
Business response:
Hi Kimberly, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your visit to Nick the Greek didn’t meet expectations. We strive to provide flavorful food, fresh ingredients, and great service, and it’s clear we fell short during your visit. Your comments about the chicken, pita, and tzatziki, as well as the portion size and service, are concerning. We take this feedback seriously and will be addressing these issues with our team to ensure we make the necessary improvements. We’d apprecia... read more
I was really excited to try Nick the Greek. I ordered the gyro with beef/lamb, Prasini salad, fries and froyo. The gyro was average, the 9.00 Prasini salad was such a tiny portion and did not look anything like the photo- it was absolutely ridiculous how small the amount was. The fries were soggy, cold and limp. Froyo was pretty tasty with the honey and small amount of baklava crumbled in- which I ate on another night. Very expensive for what you get. I ended up throwing the fries away after eating one bite. The salad ... read more
My family loves Mediterranean food, so we had high hopes, but unfortunately, this place was a disappointment. Starting with the positives: I had the beef/lamb gyro. While I requested no onions, they still came with the order, so I had to pick them out. The flavor was okay, but the gyro was soggy and lacked the freshness I expected. My wife ordered the steak bowl and felt the seasoning on the meat was off, leaving an overpowering garlic aftertaste. Now for the bad: My son's chicken skewer kids' meal was inedible. The chic... read more
Business response:
Thank you so much for your honest feedback — we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we’re very sorry it didn’t meet expectations. We’re a new establishment, and while we’re still in the early stages of training our staff and fine-tuning operations, we completely understand that that’s no excuse for the issues you encountered. Since your visit, we’ve been working hard to improve both our food quality and service, and we've already made significant progress. We’d be grateful for the chance to m... read more
I had a really disappointing experience with Nick the Greek. Their website is incredibly hard to use for online ordering--it's not user-friendly and can accidentally duplicate your order. That's exactly what happened to me, resulting in a $100+ charge. I tried reaching out for help, but calling the restaurant didn't help either--they said they couldn't fix the issue and offered no real solution. It's frustrating that there's no reliable way to resolve problems caused by their own system. I'd recommend avoiding online orderin... read more
I ordered the Greek Gyro plate with Chicken. The chicken was like little crumbs that had been leftover scraps. It was salty, greasy, and very processed. The "salad" contained only red onions with a few small pieces of tomato and there wasn't any dressing. The pita bread was cold and dry. The only item I enjoyed were the fries. If I hadn't taken the food to go I would have sent it back to give them another try.
Business response:
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and I’m truly sorry to hear about your recent experience with us. What you described is far from the standard we aim to deliver—especially with one of our signature plates. We take quality seriously, and your comments about the chicken, salad, and pita are concerning. We're still working through the growing pains of being newly opened and are actively refining both our food prep and service. I appreciate you pointing this out, and I’d love the opportunity to make it right... read more
We came at 5;10 pm. At the counter I was told. "Just a minute please." While I waited about 7-8 minutes, the counter person made 4 sundaes & was unsure who ordered them. Ordered & sat with my husband. 20 minutes meal came. Oops, mistake on order. Took my receipt to counter & showed a young man who was busy bagging to go orders. Handed me a box with the fries that were omitted. When I sat down & opened the box, oops again! I was too tired & hungry to go back. The fries were limp & tasteless. The gyro was passable. ... read more
Business response:
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and honest review. I sincerely apologize for the experience you had—from the wait at the counter to the order mix-ups and the quality of the food. This is certainly not the impression we want to leave, and we take every part of your feedback seriously. You’re absolutely right—we’ve only been open a short time, and while we’re grateful for the support, we know that’s no excuse for disorganization or lack of oversight. We’re actively improving our training, systems, and te... read more
Frequently asked questions about Nick the Greek
How is Nick the Greek rated?
Nick the Greek has a 4.4 star rating with 274 reviews.
When is Nick the Greek open?
Nick the Greek is closed now. It will open at 11:00 a.m.