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    Nicks Bar & Grill

    Oceanfront, Virginia Beach

    Restaurant in Virginia Beach, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Nicks Bar & Grill is a practical pick for casual Virginia Beach dining: seafood-and-grill comfort, easygoing service, a long local history dating to 1952. Choose it for lunch, family meals, or a relaxed low-pressure celebration; skip it if the night calls for a chef-led tasting menu, formal service, or a serious wine program.

    About Nicks Bar & Grill

    Nicks Bar & Grill is a casual Virginia Beach option for traditional American and seafood bar-and-grill food. The clearest fit is a relaxed meal built around familiar dishes rather than a high-ceremony dining experience. Confirmed signature dishes include crab cakes, seafood platters, a grilled crab sandwich, breakfast platters, with a price of about $25 per person.

    Set expectations around the basics that are confirmed: the dress code is casual, the cuisine is traditional American and seafood bar-and-grill, the hours are broad but vary by day. Nicks Bar & Grill is listed as open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with Sunday and Monday closing at 2:00 PM and Saturday closing at 9:30 PM. For a group meal in Virginia Beach, that makes it a practical choice when comfort, recognizable seafood, a casual setting matter most.

    Go for casual American and seafood staples

    First-timers should lean into the restaurant’s strengths: crab cakes, seafood platters, the grilled crab sandwich, breakfast platters. The appeal is direct rather than elaborate: traditional American plates and seafood-bar-and-grill food at a moderate price point.

    Because the confirmed information is limited, it is best not to treat Nicks Bar & Grill as a chef-driven or special-format restaurant. The safer read is simple: choose it when the group wants a casual Virginia Beach meal, familiar seafood options, no need to dress up.

    Who should choose it, who should skip it

    Choose Nicks Bar & Grill for a casual meal in Virginia Beach, especially if crab cakes, seafood platters, a grilled crab sandwich, or breakfast platters sound like the right order. It is also a sensible pick when the budget target is around $25 per person and the occasion does not require a formal dress code.

    Skip it if your plans depend on details that are not confirmed here, such as a specific service format, private event setup, beverage program, or special dietary accommodation.

    For broader planning around the area, use Our full Virginia Beach restaurants guide for dining options, Our full Virginia Beach hotels guide for where to stay, Our full Virginia Beach bars guide for drinks, Our full Virginia Beach wineries guide for wine-focused stops, Our full Virginia Beach experiences guide for non-restaurant plans.

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    Planning details

    Location
    508 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States
    Website
    facebook.com/nicksvb1952
    Phone
    +1 757-428-7891
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Long-running Virginia Beach neighborhood spot with a classic, low-key hospitality restaurant feel, mixing a casual diner-like setting with a full bar and seafood-focused grill atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ClassicCozyLively

    Best For

    FamilyGroup DiningCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Standalone

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • crab cakes
    • seafood platters
    • grilled crab sandwich
    • breakfast platters
    Planning details

    Location

    508 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States · Directions

    +1 757-428-7891

    facebook.com/nicksvb1952

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I order at Nicks Bar & Grill?

    Start with the signature dishes: crab cakes, seafood platters, the grilled crab sandwich, breakfast platters. The restaurant’s confirmed lane is traditional American and seafood bar-and-grill food in Virginia Beach.

    Can I eat at the bar at Nicks Bar & Grill?

    The information identifies Nicks Bar & Grill as a traditional American and seafood bar-and-grill in Virginia Beach, but it does not confirm specific seating arrangements. If bar seating matters to your plans, check directly before you go.

    Is Nicks Bar & Grill worth the price?

    Yes, if you want a casual Virginia Beach meal around $25 per person. The value is clearest for diners looking for familiar American and seafood bar-and-grill dishes rather than a formal dining experience.

    What should I wear to Nicks Bar & Grill?

    Keep it casual. The dress code for Nicks Bar & Grill in Virginia Beach is casual, so relaxed clothing fits the setting.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Nicks Bar & Grill?

    The hours are daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with Sunday and Monday closing at 2:00 PM and Saturday closing at 9:30 PM. Choose the timing that fits your plans, note that breakfast platters are among the signature dishes.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at Nicks Bar & Grill?

    The better-supported reason to go is for traditional American and seafood bar-and-grill dishes, including crab cakes, seafood platters, a grilled crab sandwich, breakfast platters.

    Is Nicks Bar & Grill good for a special occasion?

    It can work for a low-key, casual occasion in Virginia Beach, especially if the group wants familiar seafood and American bar-and-grill food around $25 per person.