Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse

Keeping this short and simple… Prices are high, this is definitely not a place for us po’ folk but man the steak here is amazing definitely the best steak I have tried in Los Angeles. Better than Mortons, Flemings and Ruth Chris for sure. Perfectly cooked and the location is amazing

Our group of 13 had Father’s day dinner here. I was extremely disappointed. When I made the reservation, they said they would put us in a room (great!). The day of the dinner someone called and said that there is a room that normally host 12 people. They were asking if we were ok with them placing us in that room since we have children in our group. I was fine with this. When I got there, I told them we had reservation for a table of 13. Same lady that talked to me on the phone placed us in the room but decides to set up only 12 seats. I had to bring it to her attention that there were a seat missing. She stated that over the phone, I was ok to the idea of using this room. (Yes, using the room, but not taking one person out of our party). They made it seem like it was my mistake. Fine… moving along.
The room itself was nice and it was great since we can shut the door so we can respect other dinning experiences. Before I meal came, my aunt who is 5′ 11″ and 120 – 130 lbs in her late 60s early 70s, fell from her chair. The chair leg broken. She was on the floor and their were 5 staff member there. However, all they did was asked if she was ok. They brought another chair and pretended that nothing was wrong. No manager came in to see if we were ok or if my aunt was ok. No comp in any shape or form. NOTHING. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not one to opening get in to ‘you owe me’ arguments or ‘send this back you didn’t get this right’, but last night was the worst service I have ever witness. My poor aunt could have been seriously hurt. When the manager was confronted at the end of the meal after we paid (without comps), he took a blaise attitude and tried to shed responsibility for the accident. He said we should have asked for comps. This really made me upset, because in such an establish you make sure your clients are satisfied and taken care of. The clients are not responsible in doing your work.
The food was mediocre. I had the grass fed fillet mignon. I asked for it to be medium and came out medium well. There were 3 — 18 oz rib eye. All wanted it cooked medium rare. Only one of those steaks came out close to a medium rare. The rest were medium to medium well. The only items that were favorites were the garlic fries, mac n cheese, and mushroom.
For the price we paid, the food and atmosphere were mediocre and the service was below par. I would not recommend this place. I would go as far as to recommend Ruth Chris before this place. However, Lawry’s is still our favorite after 15+ years. I know it doesn’t serve steak but their prime rib is the best and the prices and service are worth it. (The wine is fabulous there as well :))

Just had dinner here for the first time, my friend Donna had heartily recommended it and I totally understand why now.
The atmosphere is lovely. Warm and cozy but also light and inviting. Options for couples who may want a romantic dinner are available with nice wrap around booths. Even the music helped set the stage for a very pleasant experience.
My waiter was Jon P. Very knowledgeable and helped my navigate the many menu options.
I chose the table-​side prepared Caesar salad, which was wonderful. Totally possible to make a meal just out of that, especially with one of their amazing warm cheddar popovers.
I had the grass fed filet. It was tender and had a great wood fired smoke presence to it. The 8 oz size was perfect. This restaurant also offers many larger cuts for those with a bigger appetite. The bernaise sauce was a very nice accompaniment.
I also ordered the potato gratin. It was amazing. Perfection.
Jon and the rest of the staff were attentive and efficient. This restaurant clearly intends to deliver an excellent meal and experience. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

You want a great meal, go to Nick + Stef’s. You want a amazing experience make sure you sit in the bar at one of Chy’s tables. Good food can be bought service and kindness are the human touch that money cannot buy.

One of our go to places when we are in downtown for events at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Reliably good food, good service, and nice ambiance. We often walk but also park there and take the free shuttle back and forth. Prices are in line with any upscale steak house in the area.

Nick & Stef’s, I was told this restaurant was named after Joachim Splichal’s children. This restaurant shows his love and makes you feel like family from the moment you walk in. You are greeted with a friendly greeting and a reminder on validation so it’s taken care of immediately. The food service staff was extremely hospitable and worked as a cohesive team. From management to lead servers to support service staff… There wasn’t a moment where we needed anything. We went here on a whim because I felt like beef and we got sooooo much more. Table-​side caesar so crisp and flavorful!!! The brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes and ribeye all fantastic!!! Only thing I’m upset with is myself. I forgot our server’s name I would love to give her a shout out. The attention to detail here was fantastic! I’ve been here many times and have never been disappointed!

4 years ago I came here with my dad to celebrate the start of college. Last night, I returned here with my entire family to celebrate my graduation to come full circle. Although the restaurant underwent a makeover in the meantime, I am so glad that the quality and experience has been upheld to a degree worthy of these important memories to me and my family.
I will also preface this by saying we are a pretty critical family when it comes to our steaks and while back in the day we were impressed we were even moreso this time.
Drinks:
Pretty basic cocktail list in addition to the traditional bar… some martinis, manhattans, old fashions, and gin and tonics. I stuck with a vodka martini which was mixed pretty perfectly. Only suggestion here is to have a greater selection of craft cocktails. I’ve had the martinis at other LA steakhouses and they are pretty heavy duty and impressive. Here they’re served in coupes which are more delicate… which is why I assumed the place to have more a selection of those kind of drinks.
We brought a wine to cork and the somm/​restaurant manager eyed it and dove into a great recommendation and story regarding a certain bottle of wine. As wine enthusiasts this is the kind of knowledge and insight we love to receive and was a refreshing experience.
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Salads:
Table-​side ceasar is pretty fantastic. Pretty traditional ingredients and ample portion sizes. Very good and will set a new standard for ceasars if you haven’t had this kind in the past.
Roasted brussels sprouts salad is great too, but I’m a sucker for brussels. The combo of texturs is killer and it’s a really light and refreshing salad to have before the steak. The brussels are only lightly roasted though and more on the raw side vs. the deep, caramelized roasted brussels you’re probably used to as a side dish.
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Steaks:
Between the family we tried all of the main cuts: filet, bone-​in and bone-​out ribeye, and NY. While prices are higher here than other LA steakhouses for the same cuts/​sizes, these *are* all dry-​aged so keep that in mind. The dry-​age actually wasn’t as pronounced as I’ve experienced elsewhere, perhaps due to the high-​temp sear the kitchen does with their flame grill. That said the flavor and marbeling was still top notch and the finish in the broiler is on point too. I enjoy how the steaks aren’t drowning in butter, either; they’re served a la carte with a little arugula garnish whose acidity helps cut the fat of the meat.
Although all steaks were great and cooked to perfection, I think my favorite might have had to been the bone-​out rib-​eye. It seemed a bit more tender than the bone-​in and was incredible. Because Nick+Stefs does to the high-​temp grill sear, some people may be put off a little by the char on the meat, especially those who are used to pan-​seared steaks. If you traditionally love a big steak BBQ’d on the grill, then you’ll fall in love with these steaks hands down.
The meats are served with complimentary sauces, too. While these sauces are better than the sauces served at other joints, they are, in my opinion, still unncessary given the quality and taste of the meats. To each his/​her own, though! The mustard-​cognac and au proivre sauces are fantastic.
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Sides:
Long beans are bomb. End of story. These are fantastic and in some sort of mystery sauce that’s tangy, a little sweet, peppery and just really, really good. Plenty for 2 – 3 people.
Garlic fries are fine, as expected but not too garlicky
Baked potatoes are very large and very heavy on the toppings and cheese
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Desserts:
I’m traditionally not a dessert go-​er, especially after a big steak, but given the circumstances of celebration we had to splurge.
The chocolate cake/​soufle is *huge* and can easily feed 4 people as it’s incredibly rich. Served in a little iron pan it has a great crisp and cook with very soft and runny center… a little too under cooked throughout for me considering the size of it but the quality of the chocolate definitely comes out. Served with some sugar-​toasted almonds which are bomb.
The oatmeal cookie dish comes with 4 cookies, berry compote and marscapone whipped cream, so essentially little oatmeal cookie scones. Cookes were good, but would have been better if they were warm! This dish is a good, lighter option but was overshadowed a bit by the others.
The white chocolate and caramel mousse was the clear winner here. Really, really rich texture and flavors with some added crispiness from some additional ingredient I don’t recall. Something special here.
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Obviously we splurged went jumped into the deep end but it was a special occasion and I couldn’t have imagined going anywhere else with my family. Thank you to the incredible service and staff for making this a truly special night and an incredibly delicious meal to remember.

Don’t go here. At least for happy hour. Or the service. I paid $ 19 for a steakhouse burger that was supposed to be medium and ended up well done. Generally I tend to let stuff like that slide because you can’t always control how long the burger sits. Stuff just happens and things come up in the kitchen all the time. What can be controlled is your attitude. Big thanks to our waiter who was giving our entire group more attitude than necessary.
The experience was disappointing and I should’ve gone with my gut and bought a burger from the McDonald’s downstairs.

What a terrible disappointment for Mothers Day.
Tired of the same places we decided to try something new.
The service was baffling. Our waitress was incredibly stressful and seemed to be in a constant state of panic.
It took too long before she finally came to our table and when she did, it felt like a speed date. She wanted to know what water we liked, we told her, then my wife said she would like a martini. She then bolted from the table without asking anyone else if they would like something.
She returns with the martini. I tell her that I would like a drink myself, she again bolts from the table without asking anyone else at the table if they’d like anything, (there are four of us). She returns with my drink. I ask my son if he would like something, she doesn’t even acknowledge that she has done anything wrong, like saying, «I’m sorry, I should have gotten everyone’s order.»
Honestly, she was running around as though there was a fire to put out. And it wasn’t even that busy. I think there were maybe ten or twelve tables and several waiters, so it wasn’t the work load. (The other folks on the wait staff seemed very mellow and not rushed or harried.)
There was no warmth, no welcoming comments or inviting manner. It was like a cold business deal being made.
The food was fine, but, we returned our baked potato, which was cold. (There wasn’t a lick of heat to it.) We sent it back and continued with our meal. The potato arrived as we were having the last bites of our plate at least ten or fifteen minutes later. She seemed perplexed that we no longer needed the potato. We no longer needed it, because we were done, we weren’t going to have a potato for dessert. Again, it was at least ten or fifteen minutes before the potato returned, and during that time, the waitress never came to our table to check on us or let us know what was going on with the potato.
The manager came and apologized for the potato, and I let him know about the service. He comped our sides, which I appreciate. It was an effort to make amends, but the damage was done.
We won’t be coming back, and I can never recommend it.
If I am going to go to a steakhouse, or any high end restaurant, where everyone will be spending close to $ 100 a head, then I want to at least feel like I am welcome and not a road bump.
I’ve had friendlier and better service at Denny’s.
Quite honestly, I feel insulted.

Went and had our last family dinner with our son before he goes to the Milatary. Waiter and management were awesome with great service. Always made sure we had everything we need and beyond. Great steakhouse and highly recommended.

I have been waiting for Nick and Stefs Steakhouse to open back up again, they took a very long time remodeling the inside and it turns out yes they did change the menu up a bit. That is probably why they decided to open a new Unilocal review page.
Had a few days to actually put my thoughts together and think about the new changes and what has happened to this place. I wouldn’t say it has been for the best. I feel like they are missing a lot of things and lacking what they use to have which was actually really great service.
If you have never been here before the remodeling you might take everything in as, «This place is amazing, looks great and the food is good.» But to me I felt like it is actually downhill. I’m not even sure if I want to give this place a second chance after the first time.
Arrived here on a Saturday around 7:00 PM, of course it is pretty busy with many people inside. We are semi greeted with the front desk girl and she says she will bring us to the table. We start following her and it then she doesn’t even tell us this is actually our table but walks into another room. We just sat in the empty spot. Strike one…
Strike two is when the bread is given to only four people from our table but is missing from eight others and has to be told twice to give the others bread. But then comes around and starts asking if we wanted seconds… they didn’t even get it the first time. Sadly and some actually never got it.
Strike three champagne gets poured on one of our friends clothes because the waiter had too many drinks on the plate. Besides that part, many people didn’t actually get the glass and when they brought some over they also left some out, since he actually was trying to serve the girls first and then the guys. But it didn’t even end up that way. I would consider this another strike already.
Strike five that I forgot to say from the start which I thought was really odd was that we only had five menus for a group of 12 people. Now every other steakhouse in LA would give each person a menu but our waiter just decided to point at each friends and said it’s there. Are you kidding me?
Strike six forgetting a regular soda drink order the whole entire time. Sadly I just told the waiter to take it off the menu because we have been sitting there for hours and it never arrived. So to be 100% sober while this is happening around I thought maybe the staff was either drunk or maybe he just had too much to handle and then they should have two people to take care a party of 12.
It went down a class for sure and it’s not the same. Do they need better staff? I would say yes they do and maybe they should actually train them in a service line. Sadly not too happy and now I’m probably not going to end up coming here for another Birthday dinner or any dinner of that sorts again.
I do miss how it use to be but I guess sometimes people like change and people don’t mind the service. But I can say one thing I loved the servers back then because they were on point. This would have never happened before.

Delicious and amazing steaks. I cannot say more. The service was great. I got the dry aged rib eye and it was great! Medium rare please. The sides were good as well. The stand out were the OG long beans. The dessert was just okay. We got the lemon meringue pie. I am sure it was just ok since we were so stuffed. Great experince.

came by for dinner before opening night of Madame Butterfly at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion.
due to the ubiquitous DTLA street construction taking place on Hope st, this restaurant was pretty hard to locate. then once we got there, already late for our reservation, there were no valets around. not a good way to start a date night.
upon arrival, they took us with no delay. they weren’t too full just yet, but, it was getting filling up quick. after our server got our cocktail order in and out, we started off with the table tossed caesar salad. that thing was very hearty. you could taste the fresh anchovies that permeated that salad. that may sound unpleasant to some, but, it’s the basis for great caesar, which this was.
mama ordered the petite filet and i had the jidori chicken. chicken was cooked magnificently. crispy skin and juicy, moist meat. needed just a pinch of salt. mama’s steak was good too, even though she ordered it medium well }:P … we shared a side of broccolini and mushrooms. both amazing sides. we ordered a couple rounds of wine to compliment the meal.
overall service was amazing. our server was on point and very helpful with providing clear and concise information on getting to the Chandler via the complimentary shuttle, which runs around 710p, btw. saved us on the parking and the hassle of waiting at the valet over there.

It was the dine LA week when we ate there. We made a same day appointment and got a seat without waiting for too long as we decided to just sit by the bar. I ordered the steak of course. It was very good steak. Oh, forgot to say, my steak comes with very cute salad. It was one of the best steakhouses I have been to. Mine was median .
It was good!

Parking: don’t forget the white card thing you get when you enter the structure. Make sure to get it validated or it will cost a lot $$. When you enter the structure it should be to the right.
The restaurant is really nice… a bit dark but super nice vibe. I went with my BF for an early valentines dinner. He’s been wanting to come here forever since his last visit was forever ago.
We ordered a seafood tower, Brussel sprouts, creamed spinach, and a rare ribeye. The chef also sent out 2 appetizer type dishes and 2 desserts. So much food! Everything was delicious… especially the seafood tower. And the hamachi.
The tower had oysters, scallop, lobster, clams, and mussels. We wanted only 1 type of oyster but they still brought out assorted. We told the busboy and he helped us get the kushis. Sadly there was no crab on it!
We got to try a new salad appetizer thing. It had hamachi, lobster, avocado, and yuzu vin, cucumber, tomatoes, and tangerines (I think). It was really good. I could do without the dressing but everything on it was awesome. We ate the whole plate in seconds.
We also had a half hamachi steak thing with a pesto and five spice (?). It kind of reminded me of the braised meat I eat in Taiwan. Really good (:
By the time entrée came out I was already super full! Rare steak was good! I don’t think I’ve ever had that kind of steak before (I think dry aged?)
I thought the octopus was just okay… I like all my seafood raw (and the tower was too good).
Brussel sprouts were yummy. as well as the spinach.
The desserts were very tasty but the butterscotch one was a little too sweet for me. The sorbet trio was good. I really liked the green one but both of us couldn’t remember what flavor it was. There was also a mango and strawberry.
All of the plating was beautiful.
Our server was excellent and would make small talk with us. The busboy was awesome. He was blanking out explaining out our food to us a few times but I thought it was funny.
The GM was going to come talk to my BF but ended up going to the wrong table… where an awkward conversation ensued. We thought he would come back to get the right table but didn’t.):
I like how they put your leftovers at the front desk and give you a number to claim it but I feel like a lot of people would forget. The bag and containers are nice though!
Overall excellent experience.

When I first arrived I was soooo late for my reservation but the hostess Lina still accommodated me. I felt relieved because she was so professional and patient. Service and food were excellent. All staff were so attentive and are obviously trained well in restaurant service. I went during Dine L.A. Week and it was worth it.
My only complaint was a patron sitting across from my table who spoke so loudly I really wanted to tell him to shut the f— up! It was annoying but I’m not blaming anyone from Nick and Stef’s.
I already told some friends and colleagues and to take advantage before Dine L.A. week is over.

Tour de Nick + Stefs was aesthetically pleasing; a wall of wine leading to the dining room, private group rooms, a nice bar/​lounge area, and a library of dry aging meat in a glass case. A nice space for a date night and I hear the tomahawk a rather large order «is an experience you won’t forget». Their menu options seemed pretty vast and satisfying for all types of seafood and meat eaters and I’m a girl who can eat! I ordered a $ 46 grass fed 8 oz filet mignon and I like my meat tender; if its going to be charred and in this case extremely charred would be nice to be told ahead of time cause it took away from my experience. Their most popular item the king crab cake though was VERY delicious.
Majority of our food was nothing above average, and my lack of stars was for our waiters dry personality along with my very dry steak which I asked for medium and tender but not too pink. Not a single smile and a simple wine pairing question seemed to irk him alone, nor did we ever get our cheesy bread popover although everyone else around us did. People who come here obviously do not mind the expensive prices for we came expecting a formal establishment to be accompanied with formal service. The newly revamped N+S needs to step up the service and communication. The manager passed by before we received our main course to ask how we were doing and our water glasses were refilled frequently but that was about it.

I’ve been here a few times before the remodel and recently celebrated New Year’s here. This place is a wonderful little gem! I will say the server from the last visit wasn’t the best but the kitchen staff who comes around to refresh popovers was awesome. The host/​hostesses were also very welcoming. The wine list is another plus. A few glasses of wine won’t set you back too much. Very much enjoyed the Tempranillo. They also have a «water» menu with some distinct waters. I kept a few of the empty water bottles to use as candle holders at home. The bartenders are also skilled (harmony in mixed drinks) and aren’t snooty. I would probably visit weekly for happy hour if I worked nearby.
If you enjoy filet mignon, you’ll love the one here! My friends ordered different cuts of meat and everything was perfectly cooked. The side dishes including the cauliflower, potato mash, brussels, sweet potato fries were above average. The oyster sampler was so fresh! I would skip the mixed greens and order the Caesar for sure. We also tried multiple desserts. I think next time for a girls night, just ordering sides and desserts would be fun. The ambience, overall service, and food make this place worth visiting if you’re in the area for a show or concert. It’s a quiet unassuming place to enjoy a slow paced dinner. The restaurant is walking distance to the downtown Library, Moca, Disney concert hall, music center, the Broad, and Pershing square. Makes me miss living in downtown!

I have come to Nick & Stephs for a few years now and I will say definitely one of the most overdue reviews yet. Let me start off by giving you an idea of what to expect when you come to this place.
First, the location is a bit challenging being that it is visible from Hope street but not from Grand street and I know a few people that haven’t found this place that easy. So let’s make sure you make it there. As you walk in you are greeted by two hostess who always are friendly and very helpful. Definitely make reservations because during lunch and dinner peak hours it is real busy. If you are waiting for a party the left side of the entrance walks you to a full bar and seating for those not eating. When your table is ready you will get walked to the seating area which is real nice but simply decored.
The food here is some of the best I have had. Ask for their daily special which will be an option of fish or beef. This is a steak house people so make sure to have at least some steak. I ordered the sirloin 10oz which I ordered medium well and it was made to my liking. Lots of flavor and still juicy. I also got the cream spinach which were also very tasty and freshly made.
I would recommend this place to anyone. Downtown isn’t an easy area to navigate on peak hours but it’s definitely worth a visit here.

I have been here four times now since they re-​opened, and I could not have had a better experience every time. The steaks are among the very best in town if not on the West Coast. Chef Andreas knows how to add a certain «je né sais quoi» resulting in delicious food. And the serving staff knows how to delight.

It was ok.
I mean nothing was extraordinary, but nothing really stood out.
Service was good nothing to really rave or complain about.
Started off with kimamotos which you can never really go wrong.
Entrees I had the 18oz dry aged and my lady friend had the 6oz petit filet. They were good, but again nothing special. They had a few sauces and we tried the uni butter, but it was more of a hint of uni and more of a herb butter.
For sides we ordered broccolini and root vegetables. Can’t really mess them up, but I was thinking for the root vegetables it would be maybe small organic grilled carrots with fingerling potatoes and such, but it was just chunks of vegetables and a bit hard to distinguish.
Ambience was sort of a New York financial district corporate steakhouse vibe, but the lounge area looks really cool.
Overall left full and satisfied, but still looking for that wow factor. Will try again soon and keep you posted maybe when it warms up as I saw some patio seating through the window.

Awesome food, awesome staff, beautiful environment. Personal highlight was the mac & cheese, which was quite good. Wife loved all of the oyster choices and our server was super knowledgeable.
Really appreciated the fact that they are used to doing dinner in conjunction with a show at Walt Disney Concert Hall. It was great that they watched the clock for us and made sure dishes came out in a timely fashion.
One knock – impossible to find. Not entirely their fault – they will give you directions when you confirm the reservation. But some lobby signage or something would be helpful. We were eventually joined by five other couples in other parties who were all roving around the lobby of this building trying to figure out where this place was.

I really loved this place before it was renovated. my best friend and I come every year when he’s in town, and we’ll sit here and eat and drink until we can’t.
we came in this week, and first we were seated at a table in the middle of the walk way, even with a reso and when the restaurant wasn’t full. I told them we’d wait at the bar for a better table. I’d love to think that it’s because my friend and I are young, and presumably may look like we can’t afford a decent meal there. but I won’t jump to conclusions.
we were seated at a booth, and our server was pretty cool. I’m sure he could tell we were pretty buzzed, but it totally didn’t affect the service.
they didn’t have the bottle of wine I wanted, but had great recommendations for a substitute.
the mashed potatoes were SO GROSS. seriously, it tasted like watery instant potatoes. not what I expect at a place like this.
the seasonal squash side and waygu filet were amazing. seriously.
honestly — probably won’t be back. I didn’t dig the vibe this time around.

This place has amazing drinks and food. I was able to order my favorite oysters. The drinks were so good.
There is a yellow tail appetizer that had so much flavor. The dry aged rib eye melts in you mouth. It you have room (and even if you don’t) you must order the lemon meringue pie.
Our server, Lugwig, took such good care of us.
Can’t wait to go again and will try more apps next time.

Definitely a happening place to go out, it’s great for couples, groups, and large parties. The food was fabulous and our waiter was tremendous, was very pleasant night. Everything was delicious and will come back again great experience and we had a party of 10 we didn’t have to wait for food long. The view is fabulous as well. A little tricky finding this place though.

This was my first time back after the renovation, I liked what was done with the place. It’s more open and and inviting. We had dinner in a private room decorated with gold color walls. The gold walls made it seem it bit hipster but that was fine it is better than the old cold room it used to be.
The service was the same as before GREAT! Ive never had a problem with the wait as long as you have reservations, but that goes for most high end restaurants. The server we had awesome and well informed with the new menu.
My party had multiple steaks and few fish sides Cooked to perfection! Our sides were delicious and enough to share. Of course almost forgot we started with the best Cesar salad in Southern California.

I have been here three times since the grand re-​opening and I am very impressed with the new interior and the updated menu. The happy hour offerings are a delicious and reasonably priced way to sample the quality of their food, drinks, and service in their Mad Men-​esque lounge or on the comfortable, casual patio. Nick and Stef’s remains an excellent choice for a business lunch, a pre-​theater dinner and post-​work drinks.
Menu standouts for me are the escabeche of yellowtail and diver scallops crudo, two sashimi dishes that are great for appetizers or for happy hour. Their oyster selection remains top-​notch. Their bartenders make a stunningly good martini. The Pacific burger, for lunch, is a solid choice, a sort of fish taco on brioche with Asian flavors. The Steakhouse burger and its happy hour counterparts, the Steakhouse sliders, are wonderful. Also popovers!!! Do not miss the popovers (also try not to fill up on the popovers, rookie mistake).
The staff is very good, friendly and deft. All three times I have dined here I have received excellent service without unduly long waits — even when I have eaten here for lunch on a tight schedule between court appearances.
If you are sensitive to noise, Nick & Stef’s is a solid choice for you. The patio might get very loud with street noise, but the bar is not too bad and the dining room is pretty quiet, even during a busy time. The staff is good about turning down music if you request it.
ALSO. This is important. The martini glasses are THE BEST. I hate traditional martini glasses because you end up spilling half your drink before it ever finds its way to your lips. But these glasses are rounded, a sort of cross between a traditional cocktail glass and a champagne coupe. And since the bowl is a little smaller than a traditional martini glass, your extra cocktail is served in a tiny glass carafe surrounded by ice to keep it cold. So stylish, so pretty, so functional.

PARKING: free parking for 3 hours w/​validation in the parking structure underneath the restaurant. It’s the wells fargo parking structure to be exact.
FOOD: They give you bread to start off with a side of salt and unsalted butter. I got the aged new york steak which was $ 54 & a $ 10 mac & cheese which was pretty small for the price I paid for it. The new york steak was 16 oz and overall, it was pretty good. The mac & cheese tasted delicious as well but I wouldn’t pay $ 10 for it again. Both the steak and the mac & cheese filled me and my girlfriend up. It’s a fancy steak house so expect to pay around $ 40-​$ 60 for a steak. Wanted to try the tomahawk :/​maybe next time!
SERVICE: Our waitress was really nice & sweet. She was very attentive and checked up on us. They are on point with filling your water as well!
ATMOSPHERE: It seems like everyone in the restaurant wore fancy clothes, suits, dresses while we wore t-​shirts & jeans: p… so next time I will wear something fancier.
Will def. come back for a special occasion :)

Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse is a solid option. Love the modern, stylish décor. The tinted glass wall allows you to see curing sides of beef aging — though somewhat immodestly. ;-) With the right beef, dry aging makes for premium steaks. N+S delivers on that count. Excellent service from the hostess station to the wait staff and busboys. They found a nice table for our large group at a moment’s notice.
So let’s talk eats. For starters, I loved my Caesar, which was larger than most dinner salads. Delicious grass-​fed NY steak was the main attraction. It was fun to have a selection of accompanying sauces. The chimichurri is solid, but I recommend the Bordelaise sauce, which is a classic. The sides were varied in quality. The broccolini was best for my tastes. Creamed spinach comes topped with an over easy egg and that concept works just fine. But the portion was skimpy. The desserts really impressed. Surprisingly, the cookies wowed folks. I was way into our other selection. The molten chocolate, rum raisin dessert satisfied my sweet tooth more than satisfactorily.
I think the wine list was the most impressive factor of all. The recommended Pinot Noir was a little lighter than I usually like with a steak, but a truly delightful wine. The well-​aged Cab that followed was a real deal. 3x markup is fine given that the wines are all appropriately aged. So in real dollars, wines from the aught’s ought to cost significantly more, like a 6x markup. And there’s something humorous and not-​too-​pretentious about their water list. A selection of internationally bubblies, described with the care and flair usually reserved for tea, coffee or fine wine.
Overall, I wasn’t blown away per se, but the meal was well worth the $ 100+ per person price point. All eight members of our party left stuffed and satisfied. I wouldn’t cross town for it, but I think this is an excellent spot for the client-​dining crowd and folks interested in fine dining post-​Broad/​MOCA or pre-​Music Center.

With their curated water selection, the newly renovated Nick & Stef’s doesn’t take the piss. Their inside bar section is now much more conducive to hanging out for drinks and the sofas, both inside and out, create a relaxed atmosphere.
Service was a little haphazard as the bus boy was more attentive than the waitress, but the new team is probably trying to find its feet.
The prices still remain high but this is a classy steak house so that’s probably to be expected.
For after work happy hour I would look else where, but for entertaining clients then this fits the bill.

First off, the last time I been to nick & Stef was before their remodel. I had no complaints about the food or price, it was all very good to the tummy and to the wallet. After The remodel, I gave it one star cause their steak is still pretty darn good, but now I think they are over priced.
I liked the old menu better cause it was more simple and not too complicated with all the choices. It’s good to have a variety, but sometimes it’s just best to stick to simplicity like before. The new décor of the place is very chic and modern. The service was kind of disappointing. It wasn’t very welcoming.
Overall, steak is still good here. Ambiance feels very chic and modern but kinda cold could be the décor color I don’t know but it reminded me of a beetle juice movie. The option to choose what kind of steak knife you want to use was pretty cool, but I think with all these upgrades maybe that’s why they’re charging more. If I was going to pay $ 400 plus for a meal, I rather go to a much nicer fancier restaurant than Nick & Stef. The old neighborhood welcoming feel to this restaurant is gone, let’s just hope they keep the food at the same quality always. I don’t think we will be returning here anytime soon.

after being closed for a good minute due to remodeling
N&S finally reopened
the new interior is nice
i had heard they revamped their menu as well and
a foodie friend of mine is a big fan of their dry-​aged steaks
so i was excited to check it out
the service was incredibly slow
we got there at 11:45am and didn’t get our food until almost 1pm
the puffy cheese soufflé thingees were good
but we ate so much bread (which wasn’t served warm — boo) because we were hungry
that we were kind of full by the time our food came out
i got the hanger per the waitress’ recommendation
with a side of the yuzu kosho sauce
my steak was cold, overcooked and tough
i tried my friend’s chimichurri and it needed salt
their spicy long beans were good
the broccolini boring but edible
and their mac & cheese no bueno
i don’t think i’ll be back

If you are looking for a high end experience on the hill, Vespaio would be a better choice. They both rip you off but Nick and Stefs should be Nock and Stiffs. Avoid the wings at happy hour. Just gross. $ 9 for a bottle of of beer says they don’t want certain clientele. Message delivered. Fortunately Gourmet Liquor is across the street at ¹⁄₃ the price.
All the bartenders I have known for the last decade are gone. The leather outfits are ridiculous.
I am certain I will return out of convenience. But I won’t order much. Except for the meatballs which are excellent.
I am sure the steaks are as good as always but the bar is a disaster in terms of common sense.