Nicksons Eatery

Nicksons is a must! Food was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect! I will be back!

Came for the lobster fest, first time. I had the lobster bowl like it expect for the towel underneath. My son had the lobster dinner which he said was ok and my father had the salad which he also said it was ok. They both enjoyed the rootbeer. Nice little place had a good yummy time. Location is good gonna take time to walk around a d shop at some places…

Food was good, prices were decent, in a cute area. The elk burger tasted like ground beef

We love Nickson’s and haven’t been disappointed by a meal yet. If you’re going on a weekend night, yes — they are going to be busy because it’s a great local spot. We’ve waited at the back bar before with a cocktail and made the most of it. Their craft beer selection and cocktail menus are always in rotation and delicious. Fried green tomatoes is one of our favorite appetizers. As a New England seafood snob I can confidently say they do seafood justice. My favorites have been the fish tacos (rotating fish selection) or the crab salad during lunch (please bring this back to the menu!!!). The mac and cheese and brisket grilled cheese are awesome when in the mood for something rich and comforty. We’ll definitely be back!

Nothing special, it was okay. The menu is really, really short — not much of a selection.

4 beers, a grilled cheese sandwich, a salad, 2 kids meals. $ 100. Remind me not to go to Nickson’s again.

Ok. The atmosphere is nice and the staff as well.
Service is good and on a busy Saturday service did not take a dive, something I appreciate. I ordered the shrimp po boy. Flavors and freshness in the po boy was dead on. But I felt like the size of the shrimp and how they bread their shrimp was lacking. Especially the next day I check out Unilocal and see a pic or two of the po boy looking killer, especially the shrimp. I did try the mac-​n-​cheese and I am in love. I will definitely go back. Will I order the po boy again, yes but I would whip out my phone and go into Unilocal and show my waiter the pic of the po boy they once made, «I want it like that».

Usually when we are in LaGrange, it’s to Palmer Place we go. But we thought we’d try something different, and are we glad we did. We had a very pleasant lunch on a Monday mid-​afternoon at Nickson’s. Service was just fine; friendly and attentive, but not overbearing. The soup was a veggie chowder — delish. I had the famous brisket and cheddar sandwich and it is as good as advertised. My wife had the brisket tacos and she thoroughly enjoyed them. Both dishes came with fresh cut fries… very good. We will be back.

Wednesday around 6pm and it didn’t seem too busy. Ordered flatbread and fish tacos. Both dishes came out after a long while and I first got the flatbread later later my husband got his fish tacos. Both dishes very disappointing and tacos were $ 16 but not good at all (tasted like old sad coleslaw topping with old mayo on a fish) Won’t return even… draft beers are over priced. Service was good.

If anyone asks me where is good to eat in La Grange, Nicksons will be on the top of my list. My guy and I are in money saving mode so going out has been less of an option, but last night I wanted to do something special and we went to Nicksons.
The restaurant was about ²⁄₃ full the whole time we were there. We walked in ravenous, ordered a flat bread and two entrees. We ordered at 648… And our flatbread app didn’t arrive until a half hour later! Ravenous+ long day of work+ being yelled at at work + have hour wait time for food left me dangerously close to tears. I don’t know why food had to take that long when the restaurant wasn’t full?! It was really
Upsetting for this hangry girl.
That being said, our flatbread app and salad/​burger were delicious once it finally arrived… Just slightly harder to enjoy because of our long wait. Our waitress was nice as well. The apologized for the wait but offered no reason for it… This experience seriously has me thinking twice about wanting to go back there.

Back in 2011 when my family and I first ate at Nicksons Eatery, we were shocked at the good timing of the kitchen staff and the quality of their food, especially their Maine Shrimp Roll which had been my favorite from the restaurant from five years ago. As the months and years drifted by, we never really batted an eye at Nicksons again until restaurants started to close due to the loss of the tif district LaGrange had placed to encourage local businesses to form. So, for lunch, my parents and I decided to go to Nicksons, and maybe it was nostalgia that impacted the difference in quality of the food, but the meal was very lackluster and bland.
We came at around noon, the restaurant empty besides for three lone tables. This was a red flag already, as the people eating there seemed to be frequenters. Needless to say, we didn’t have to wait at all for our table right in the middle of the restaurant. Our waitress was right with us, most likely because she had nothing else to do. Because of the lack of customers though, it felt like we were being watched and tried to be hurried up by the staff. Specifically, one lady who wasn’t our waitress asked about every five minutes if we wanted something cleared off our table, which didn’t really set the tone off for the rest of our meal.
Both my mom and I ordered the Maine Shrimp Roll, which (as previously stated), was my favorite item on the menu by far. The wait for food only took about ten minutes, which was nice. But, as soon as I took my first bite, the pretzel roll reeked of a grilled cheese after taste, queuing me into the fact that some level of cross-​contamination had occurred. My mom did not experience the conflict between the two flavors, but instead found pieces and bits of the shrimps’ tails thrown askew into the meal. Not appealing whatsoever. My dad ordered some huge meal, but he said it was pretty lackluster.
Overall, the quality of Nicksons has gone down hill since we’ve last been. Maybe we’ll be back again, but with restaurants like Q-​BBQ and Hillgrove Tap in less than a fifteen minute drive from here, Nicksons faded out as the local hotspot.

I must admit I was disappointed in my Shrimp Po Boy. I literally only had 7 medium shrimp on my po boy. I can honestly say the bread and sauce was good. My husband did enjoy his beef brisket grilled cheese and mac & cheese. Our waitress was so busy doing nothing and when she did come to the table to ask how we enjoyed everything. I replied mine was ok and she moved on to another table without a concern.

I agree with some previous review, very «mediocre». We went there just because my husband was raving to visit this place and reviews were pretty good.
I loved the cheesy fries, that really stands, mussels were just OK. As far as Cali Fish Tacos, OMG! I would never ever order these again! Fried fish, coleslaw, that’s it? While it looked good on the plate, sorry, taste was nothing special at all. Spicy Crab Salad was disappointing as well because it was swimming in citrus vinaigrette.
Sorry, maybe people love this place but I a was not impressed at all and will be not coming back. Good luck thou…

Had a group of four get in on Friday night. We were able to get seated without a problem at about 5, but saw that by the time we left around 6.30 that there was a group waiting for tables. The restaurant was pretty full while we were there, and it was a great night for people going to the zoo to look at the lights.
Overall the food was good. Our server was nice, though not terribly attentive. We all had an alcoholic drink, none were too strong. I had the Pineapple Express and found that it tasted more like tequila and not at all like pineapple. Not a bad thing, but good to know if someone wants something really fruity.
Our food was all delivered promptly and had great presentation. We had the poutine and the fried green tomatoes to start, which were both very good.
For our meal, two of us had salads and both thought they were great, except that there may have been too much dressing (didn’t think to ask for dressing in the side — our fault). All of the ingredients were fresh and looked gorgeous. Two of us ordered two entrees to split and they split them before they served them so it was nice that we didn’t have to worry about that at the table. We also ordered sides of the mac and cheese, which was AMAZING.
The only bummer is that the restaurant is offering a holiday deal, where for every $ 50 you spend in gift cards, you get $ 10 to use between January and April. Since our bill was over $ 100, I asked if could purchase a few gift cards and use them to cover the bill, figuring I could use the remainder of the gift cards with the bonus cards I would get for our next visit. Our waitress said that they were not allowed to use gift cards the same day they were purchased, so I couldn’t do that. Not the end of the world, but being able to do that would have guaranteed another trip out to LaGrange to go to Nickson’s. If I were in the area, or meeting some friends, I would go back, but don’t know that I’d make a trip out there in a whim to go to the restaurant.
Overall, though, a nice evening.

Owner responded, not with apology for getting it wrong, with defense of subpar meal.
I understand defending the establishment, but you got it wrong. Own up to that.

This isn’t a place that I’d pick again, but I’d agree to go if friends wanted to.
I had dinner tonight with my mom. We started with the arugula flatbread, which was good but overpriced for what you get.
We shared the aged beef tenderloin steak tails with mac & cheese. The beef was a nice, tender cut — LOADED with sodium! Way too salty. The mac & cheese is nothing to write home about.
The restaurant, itself, is warm and welcoming. Our server was very sweet and attentive. I’m just not impressed with the food.

6 YEARS!
That’s how long it’s taken me to try Nickson’s If you been doing the same thing stop and just go. My mistake was because I thought they were a seafood restaurant because lobster photos were the only photos I seen on foursquare a few years ago and I guess it just stuck in my head. (They have lobster fest which is a special they do in June.)
I had a craving for crab cakes. Pulling up Unilocal Nicksons popped up and then I realized they aren’t really a seafood only spot. (maybe 6 – 8 seafood dishes)
I came here with my mother on a Thursday around 5 pm. We ordered crab cakes to share. I ordered the Beef Brisket Grilled Cheese w/​mac and cheese and my mother ordered The Nicksons Burger w/​Poblano & Parmesan Fries
Crab Cake — Seeing how I was sharing I devoured my one crab cake, but the remoulade can’t be replaced. It was good. (I know everyone is going to say it’s small but I feel like EVERYONE is given small crab cakes. Crab cakes usually cost something like $ 9-​$ 12 a pound (Read I’m going to learn to start making my own but again remoulade from here can’t be replaced.)
The Beef Brisket Grilled Cheese — Treat Yo Self! What I love about this it’s just not on everybody menu and this is about the only place you’re going to get it. Toasty cheese need’s to buy the recipe and put this on the truck. It’s just so good. Nice and crispy. the BBQ sauce (I just realized I forgot the BBQ sauce! **One tear falls down side of face**) Although the BBQ isn’t needed they put it on the side and it has a really good taste to it. Enjoyed dipping my toasty sandwich in it and getting that tangy sweet sauce out. Lucky I didn’t see this until after as I may have been second guessing it myself, but everyone is saying it needed more meat. I’m a big guy and I didn’t feel like I was getting shorten on the meat. After eating one half. I was satisfied and full, but saved a tiny bit of room for dessert.
The Nicksons Burger.- Oh yeah! My mother asked for it medium well with grilled onions and bacon. My mother was only able to knock half of her sandwich off as well. While eating it she said she liked it but then later in the evening she switched and said she didn’t… oh well I enjoyed the bite that I had and can’t wait to try out the Elk Burger. (and the CDK Farm burger, Crispy Pig, Shrimp Po’Boy basically all their sandwiches lol)
Mac and Cheese — It was good but not what I was expecting… like I would really enjoy it during the winter time when it’s really cold outside and I needed something to warm me up. Crazy description… I know. The pasta was hot and came out really creamy (not in bad velveeta cheese bad kind of way) Just different twist on it. (although I’ll be willing to try again with some bacon and mushroom in it.)
Poblano & Parm Fries — I only got to try three from my mom plate, but I’ll be getting them next time I come here as they would have went better with my sandwich… or maybe the truffle Parmesan fries or sweet potato fries or…
House Seasonal Dessert — I’m typically not a dessert person when it comes to restaurants. I rather save that $ 8 dollars and just grab two pints of Ben and Jerry’s. Although I was already full. My mother agreed that she would eat half as I didn’t want to get it by myself. I was a little irritated as it took 10 minutes or more before the dessert came out. (how long does it take to drop ice cream on some apples and bring it out?) After the server set it down. I grabbed the handle and almost burned myself… oh that’s why it took so long! Despite my many reviews, I think I’ve only said «the best» three times. This has by far been THE BEST dessert I have ever had! It was an Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream. Although I can’t really say the ice cream part was the best. It was needed. as the mix of HOT and cold mixed well. The apple crumble was just *takes deep breath* and it was like *MmMmM” then half way into it my mother spoon came in and I had to remember I did agree to share… I let her have two more bites. I wish this was a REGULAR dessert but seeing how they use local farms. The apples are probably seasonal. (I’m dropping 3 photos of this in hopes people start asking for this forcing you to bring it back lol)
Got chance to speak with Rich and he seemed nice. caught him at the end of my meal when I think he was trying to rush to the front but took the time to chat for a few minutes anyway. He had already passed us a few times asking was everything okay. Waiter was nice and informative about the menu. as well as two busboys making sure to grab plates and bring us boxes to go.
Wonderful place didn’t get to sit outside and people watch or order a craft beer but will do so next time. Really regret waiting so long. I will be back… next week!

Almost a year ago (yes, I’m a little behind on my reviews!), I came here with a friend for a lady date and my taste buds were totally wow’d by the delicious food at Nicksons. My friend and I, both vegetarians, decided to order two entrees and split them. We shared the grilled cheese, quesadilla, sweet potato fries, and regular fries. All of the food was fantastic!
Over the past year, I have remembered my initial Nicksons visit very fondly, always telling myself, «I’ve got to go back and try more of the menu!» I even convinced my sister to give it a try when she was looking for a great local place for dinner. I finally visited Nicksons again last week to celebrate an interview (hey, I’m always looking for an excuse to go out to eat!), and I was definitely impressed once again. Our waitress was very helpful when I was indecisive about which cocktail to order; she gave great descriptions and made recommendations based on what I was in the mood for. I decided on the cali-​coaster ($ 11), which was very fresh-​tasting and adorned with a crisp cucumber.
I decided to pay an extra $ 2 for the sweet potato fries as my side with the fried green tomatoes sandwich. I absolutely LOVED my sandwich, which came on toasted wheat bread, a big layer of cheese and spinach, and bountiful fried green tomatoes. Even though I was absolutely famished before the meal, I ended up only being able to finish half because it was just that filling. I will continue to recommend Nicksons as one of my favorite places to eat in downtown La Grange and I’m sure I’ll be back to try more items on the menu!

This place is a bit pricey for the amount of serving you get. We ordered a burger, crab cakes (good but small portion) fried green tomatoes (my favorite out of everything).
The beef grilled cheese was a little skimpy on the meat.
Our server was great and the ambiance looks like you might be in someone’s beach house living room. Overall not that special but 4 stars is fair. Great staff.

Honest review: mediocre not that good. Saw this on check please thats why i came. The service is good really nice really attentive. The ambiance just looks like a wooden sports bar kinda. I wouldnt come again. La grange is a really pretty town though.
Regarding food:
Elk burger: i asked medium rare it was a lil bit more pink then i would like. The actual taste of the burger was kind of bland it needed alot of salt and seasoning on it. The egg on top was cooked perfectly not overcooked not undercooked. The seasoning on egg was strange idk what it was lol. The sauce on the burger made the bun really slippery so it was really messy. wasnt that big of a burger either. It was a pretty plain burger nothing special.
Fries: omg best part of the meal. They were really crunchy. Then really soft and moist inside. They were seasoned really good some were a lil to salty
Mac an cheese: really plain and simple nothing special really creamy thats it didnt taste amaizing no wow factor.
Brisket grilled cheese: i didnt like this my date ordered this i took one bite then that was it. When i think of a grilled chesse i think supper buttery and toasted this was mode toastsd almost to the point of being burned the filling is nothing special