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Nick's Lighthouse - Reviews

2815 Taylor St, 94133 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
942

Reviews

28.9%

Satisfaction

597

negative

73

neutral

272

positive

What people say about Nick's Lighthouse

Price per Person
  • $100+
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Claudia B.
Review date: 10/21/2025
2
Terrible Food, Great Service
Honestly, I do not recommend this food; it's disgusting. I ordered the fries a second time, and they were the same garbage. The clam soup has more celery than clams. The garlic fries are disgusting, and on top of that, it's very expensive. I do not recommend it at all. However, the waiters were very friendly. The food was very bad. 0 out of 0.
  • waiters5
  • food1
  • fries1
  • clam soup2
Price per Person
  • $100+
Visit Type
  • Family Dinner
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Jenny
Review date: 10/20/2025
9
Delicious Food, Great for Families!
My experience at the restaurant was wonderful. The food was delicious overall. The fried rice had an enormous amount of shrimp, and the seafood stew, despite being tomato-based, had a broth made from seafood that was exceptionally tasty. We enjoyed our meal with our child and highly recommend it.
  • food10
  • enormous amount of shrimp9
  • exceptionally tasty10
Visit Type
  • Special Occasion
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
hyung S. K.
Review date: 10/10/2025
10
Fantastic 20th Anniversary Trip!
My wife and I came to San Francisco to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We had a fantastic experience with wonderful food, a great atmosphere, and truly friendly staff! The weather was also amazing! Thank you, Baek Sajangnim!
  • food10
  • atmosphere10
  • staff10
Price per Person
  • $61–$70
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Gabo A.
Review date: 09/26/2025
7
Delicious Food, Poor Service
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The food was absolutely delicious, earning a perfect score. However, the service was disappointing, with servers not appearing welcoming. Despite the pricey nature of the establishment, the food's quality was undeniable. The restaurant also charges an 18% service fee, which, given the customer service experience, felt unwarranted.
  • food10
  • servers2
  • service fee2
  • customer service2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Leo B.
Review date: 09/22/2025
9
Tasty Fish and Chips at Fisherman's Wharf
My experience at this restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf was simple but good. They offer both terrace and inside tables. The menu is straightforward but delivers on taste. The staff were friendly, adding to a pleasant atmosphere. While there was live music across the street, it didn't detract from the dining experience. I tried the fish and chips and the shrimps and chips, and both were tasty. I would fully recommend eating here.
  • fish and chips9
  • shrimps and chips9
  • friendly staff9
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
W Z.
Review date: 09/11/2025
1
Terrible Food and Experience
I strongly advise against eating here. I was pressured by street vendors to dine at this establishment because other places were closing early, and Boudin had kitchen issues. The food was the worst I've ever had; everything tasted old and fishy. They seem to use a garlic butter sauce to disguise their pre-cooked seafood. The shrimp was rubbery, and the Blue Point oysters were very slimy. The Dungeness crab was pre-cooked, frozen, and then reheated with their subpar butter sauce. Do not come here! I'm writing this review from inside the restaurant and wouldn't be surprised if I end up with diarrhea after returning to my hotel.
  • food1
  • seafood1
  • garlic butter sauce2
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
HolgerUSA T.
Review date: 09/07/2025
1
Tourist Trap with Dirty Conditions
This "restaurant" is a total tourist trap. We were aggressively approached to come inside. Once inside, it was cramped and dirty. The water glasses were unclean, and the cutlery had food residue. The table and menu were sticky. To add insult to injury, the bill was inflated, with prices like $19 on the menu becoming $19. 76. Paying by card incurred extra percentages. The final straw was a service charge of approximately 17%. Never again.
  • tourist trap1
  • aggressively approached1
  • cramped1
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Alex
Review date: 09/03/2025
2
Tourist Trap with Overpriced Food
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The food was mediocre, and the prices were drastically upcharged. For fish n chips, chicken tenders, a seltzer, and a beer, I was charged $68, even though the menu prices added up to $49. They also automatically added gratuity, which was not clearly indicated on the check. It felt like a tourist trap and was not worth the money.
  • food2
  • price1
  • menu prices1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Jamie W.
Review date: 09/01/2025
3
Crab Cakes and Fried Fish Disappoint
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing, particularly with the food. While the crab cakes were advertised as “100% crab, ” they unfortunately tasted wholly of flour. The fried fish was also overdone and hard. On a positive note, the service and atmosphere were excellent, both receiving a 5-star rating. However, the poor quality of the food significantly impacted the overall meal.
  • service10
  • atmosphere10
  • crab cakes2
  • fried fish2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Maria S.
Review date: 08/29/2025
9
Excellent service and friendly atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was excellent. The service was outstanding, especially from Alberto, who showed friendliness from the beginning to the end of our meal. This made us want to return to the friendly atmosphere.
  • service10
  • friendliness9
  • atmosphere9

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