Nick's on State Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Nick's on State, a culinary gem nestled in Carlsbad, CA, that expertly blends the best of New American cuisine with vibrant seafood offerings. The menu is crafted for every palate, boasting mouthwatering selections from tender steaks to delightful vegetarian options, ensuring everyone finds their perfect dish.

This trendy yet inviting eatery features a variety of highlights, such as:

  • Asparagus Fries: A crowd favorite, these crispy delights are a must-try!
  • Prime Rib Dip: A savory treat that has patrons raving.
  • Butter Cake: A sweet finale that leaves diners wanting more.

Nick's is not just a restaurant; it's an experience. With friendly service, a beautiful outdoor patio, and a full bar featuring unique cocktails like espresso martinis, your visit promises to be memorable. Reservations are recommended, as this popular spot fills up quickly!

FOOD MENU

BISTRO PLATE

petite filet mignon, topped with steak butter served on garlic toast, petite bistro salad, cup of todays soup

$$26.00

TODAYS SOUP

changes daily, always made from scratch

$$10.00

ASPARAGUS FRIES

crispy parmesan crusted spears, buttermilk ranch, a nicks origina

$$15.00

TUNA TARTARE

sashimi grade, micro wasabi, spicy soy, avocado, crispy wontons

$$19.00

SHRIMP TAQUITOS

jumbo blackened mexican shrimp, avocado salsa, chipotle ranch

$$16.00

BACON DEVILED EGGS

lightly fried, fun to eat, crumbled applewood bacon

$$11.00

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

warm tortilla chips, aged cheddar, house salsa

$$17.00

PETITE BISTRO

napa cabbage, tuscan kale, white cheddar, red green onions, chopped cilantro, roasted almonds, mustard bacon vinaigrette

$$8.00

THE LOCAL MARKET

local chopped greens, campari tomatoes, cheddar cheese, applewood bacon, crumbled egg, red green onions, croutons

$$12.00

SPICY THAI

udon noodles, thai chiles, grilled chicken, mint, napa cabbage, arugula, thai basil, green onions, carrots, peanut dressing

$$21.00

KALE AND QUINOA

red grapes, cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds, red cabbage, red peppers, parmesan cheese, champagne vinaigrette

$$15.00

GRILLED STEAKHOUSE

sliced ribeye, warm potato salad, mixed greens, bacon mustard vinaigrette, blue cheese wedge, campari tomatoes, house made croutons

$$27.00

CLASSIC BLUE CHEESE WEDGE

tomato, nueskes bacon, blue cheese crumbles, red onion, deviled egg, buttermilk blue cheese dressing

$$15.00

PAN SEARED SCOTTISH SALMON

served with caper mustard beurre blanc, sauteed spinach with garlic, slivered almonds lemon, whipped potatoes

$$32.00

SAN FRANCISCO CIOPPINO

jumbo mexican shrimp, salmon, sea bass, carlsbad mussels, littleneck clams, fishermans sourdough loaf

$$34.00

PAN SEARED CHILEAN SEA BASS

served with lemon beurre blanc, sauteed spinach with garlic slivered almonds, whipped potatoes

$$42.00

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

served boneless with whipped mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuit, sausage country gravy and roasted sweet corn on the cob

$$26.00

CENTER CUT FILET

topped with steak butter and served with our fully loaded baked potato

$$49.00

BABY BACK PORK RIBS

beer braised, tender, fall off the bone, nicks house recipe bbq sauce served with french fries and petite bistro salad

$$33.00

MAPLE GLAZED MEATLOAF

maple chipotle gravy, caramelized red wine onion, whipped potatoes, roasted pearl onions, carrots asparagus

$$25.00

CHICKEN PICCATA

panko crusted, lemon caper sauce, arugula tomato salad, whipped potatoes

$$27.00

TODAYS SOUP

changes daily, always made from scratch

$$10.00

ASPARAGUS FRIES

crispy parmesan crusted spears, buttermilk ranch, a nicks origina

$$15.00

TUNA TARTARE

sashimi grade, micro wasabi, spicy soy, avocado, crispy wontons

$$19.00

SHRIMP TAQUITOS

jumbo blackened mexican shrimp, avocado salsa, chipotle ranch

$$16.00

BACON DEVILED EGGS

lightly fried, fun to eat, crumbled applewood bacon

$$11.00

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

warm tortilla chips, aged cheddar, house salsa

$$17.00

STARTERS

MARKET SALADS

PETITE BISTRO

napa cabbage, tuscan kale, white cheddar, red green onions, chopped cilantro, roasted almonds, mustard bacon vinaigrette

$$8.00

THE LOCAL MARKET

local chopped greens, campari tomatoes, cheddar cheese, applewood bacon, crumbled egg, red green onions, croutons

$$12.00

SPICY THAI

udon noodles, thai chiles, grilled chicken, mint, napa cabbage, arugula, thai basil, green onions, carrots, peanut dressing

$$21.00

KALE AND QUINOA

red grapes, cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds, red cabbage, red peppers, parmesan cheese, champagne vinaigrette

$$15.00

GRILLED STEAKHOUSE

sliced ribeye, warm potato salad, mixed greens, bacon mustard vinaigrette, blue cheese wedge, campari tomatoes, house made croutons

$$27.00

CLASSIC BLUE CHEESE WEDGE

tomato, nueskes bacon, blue cheese crumbles, red onion, deviled egg, buttermilk blue cheese dressing

$$15.00

PAN SEARED SCOTTISH SALMON

served with caper mustard beurre blanc, sauteed spinach with garlic, slivered almonds lemon, whipped potatoes

$$32.00

SAN FRANCISCO CIOPPINO

jumbo mexican shrimp, salmon, sea bass, carlsbad mussels, littleneck clams, fishermans sourdough loaf

$$34.00

PAN SEARED CHILEAN SEA BASS

served with lemon beurre blanc, sauteed spinach with garlic slivered almonds, whipped potatoes

$$42.00

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

served boneless with whipped mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuit, sausage country gravy and roasted sweet corn on the cob

$$26.00

CENTER CUT FILET

topped with steak butter and served with our fully loaded baked potato

$$49.00

BABY BACK PORK RIBS

beer braised, tender, fall off the bone, nicks house recipe bbq sauce served with french fries and petite bistro salad

$$33.00

MAPLE GLAZED MEATLOAF

maple chipotle gravy, caramelized red wine onion, whipped potatoes, roasted pearl onions, carrots asparagus

$$25.00

CHICKEN PICCATA

panko crusted, lemon caper sauce, arugula tomato salad, whipped potatoes

$$27.00

HOUSE SPECIALTIES