Nick's Restaurant in Bolton

Really disappointed by the lunch. Me and my family visited Nick's at Turton golf club on Sunday. It was for a birthday meal/catch up with family. I have been many times to the golf club when it was under a different restaurant. Always excellent service and food was great. I had been told that the new restaurant was being run by a well established local name with good reputation The Sunday lunch was extremely disappointing, The service was extremely slow, particularly between the starters and mains. The staff did not appear well trained or attentive. The restaurant was full and we noticed some diners who came after us was served before us, I had chicken roast dinner: the roast potatoes were burnt and could not be cut or eaten, the vegetables were watery and selection of vegetables poor. There were no accompaniments offered. My mum had crème brûlée as a dessert and she could not eat hardly any of it, due to it being hard and overcooked. My kids had steak and small portion of chips to share between them, no additional vegetables or accompaniments. We felt really disappointed by our experience and after looking forward to it for some time. We won't be returning.

First visit to Nicks new location and it didn’t disappoint! Same great friendly service and the food was cooked to perfection. Scallops and black pudding to start - they were so flavourful with the pureed mint pea. Steak medium rare was perfection and the accompanying vegetables were also spot on. Can’t wait to return.

We looked forward to visiting Nicks in its new, larger location. Having enjoyed many meals at their previous venue, We were excited to see how they would adapt to the new space. Unfortunately, our experience fell short of expectations. The new ambiance is spacious and inviting, but that’s where the positives end. The restaurant was full, the service was painfully slow. We waited an unreasonable amount of time for our drinks and even longer for our food. The staff seemed overwhelmed and disorganised, which was surprising given the restaurant’s established reputation. When our meals finally arrived, the quality was inconsistent. Some dishes lived up to the restaurant's high standards, but others felt rushed and lacked the finesse we had come to expect. While we remain hopeful that Nicks will iron out these kinks, our recent visit for us disappointed. We will likely return, but only after giving them some time to settle into their new space. Here’s to hoping they reclaim their former review. A front of house to meet & greet would be essential in making in roads.

Normally we go to nicks on special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries but as it’s moved to turton golf club we decided to take a look. The premises are very very nice with a lovely view. As for the food, I have to say that the standards have definitely not slipped.

The food was superb, well Presented and very tasty. The service excellent as always. Staff very friendly and the atmosphere is lovely and relaxed. Nick is amazing

We have been to Nicks a few times including Christmas Day. Our recent visit we had some great fish for mains and the food and service was outstanding. Would be rude not to have some of the lovely deserts and always difficult deciding which one to have! We are going back next week to celebrate our anniversary!

Cute restaurant in Horwich with a trendy outside area, however, a party of 15 people is understandable for slow service however it took an hour for the starter and an hour for the main. The prawns were over-cooked, chips were over cooked, I almost left because the steak took too long. Other than that the bartenders Tommy and Danny were amazing and very attentive :) would be a lovely restaurant with some minor service adjustments.

Can’t recommend this place enough. Currently making our way through the Thursday themed nights and will be attending every one this year! The friendliest staff, amazing atmosphere, and great location. Huge portions and great value for money. Everytime we come Nick tops the time before. Some of the best food we’ve ever had. Tanya and Matt always make our visit so special also! Ask Tanya to make you a cocktail they are THE BEST !!!!

The first and last visit. Parking was very good, tasty bread and a lovely glass of Peroni, that's about it for the good. We were seated on a small table for 2 in the middle of the floor, so the staff were passing us every time they went to serve surrounding tables. It felt very much like we were in the way!! Other tables were round ones, with a nice candle lit, none of that for us. It was noisy, and the carpet could do with a good clean or taking up and replacing. The chips looked and tasted like they had been reheated. The garlic mushrooms had way too much wine in them. It overpowered the garlic ! The Italian chicken sauce was tasteless considering the number of ingredients in it, a very bland ratatouille I would say. The oriental noodles were thick and stodgy. Might have been better if we had stuck to a fish or beef dish but won't be going again.

We visit Nicks regular and it’s just superb, we are so lucky to have this restaurant on our doorstep. We visited this month on St Patrick’s night with live music and a special menu as well as the main menu, we will go so far to say we had the most beautifully cooked cod with a sauce to die for and mussels and other pieces of fish in the dish, truly stunning dish served with delicious new potatoes and veg, not many restaurants you get a plate of food like this. I love how you don’t have to order all your sides separately, you order a meal and you get a meal. Superb service by Tanya and the team as always. Really enjoying the theme nights on Thursdays too, French last month which was fab.

Excellent food, good service, Manchester Tart to die for, good selection of menu fish sea food and meats, drinks, nice atmosphere

First time at Nicks restaurant on chorley new road, not disappointed, beautifully done, food superb, staff very attentive & all with a smile. Crispy duck salad starter was amazing as was the sea bass main course . Lovely that Nick still comes into the restaurant after a busy service to ensure all his guests are happy . Will be back

Another great night at Nicks with Tanya and the team ensuring everything was spot on. Friendly and attentive service and the food was excellent. The crab and crayfish ravioli is superb. Mains were mainly fish and steaks and everyone was delighted with their choice. We will return in the not too distant future. Highly recommended for anyone who wants delicious food in a pleasant environment

Lovely friendly restaurant serving smashing food at reasonable prices. Portion sizes are spot on. Like the fact that tables are well spaced so you have a bit of privacy. What more could you want?

Good menu, lovely staff but some small details lacking. Eg blown lightbulb in the dining room. A heavy hand with the salt in the hake sauce. But for Bolton this place is exceptional

We dine at Nicks regular or as much as we can as it’s just superb. We had our Christmas Day lunch there and it was just perfect, great ambience, stunning service as always by Tanya and the team and delicious food. I urge anyone to dine here, delicious food and price’s really reasonable and a great wine selection.

Amazing! Best meal we’ve had out in a long time. Highly recommend! Food, wine and staff were fantastic. Thank you so much, we will be back soon😁

Fantastic food and service. We were well looked after. Decor was beautiful. Food amazing. Will definitely return. Thank you.

Once we had found the restaurant (Uber has the old restaurant address) we found a very nice environment, with a really good ambience. The food and service was very good as were the wines and after lunch drinks. All in all a very good experience, great staff and we met and chatted with Nick, the owner, whic is always a nice touch when the owner wants to understand how your experience went in his restaurant. Thoroughly recommended. Good quality, reasonable price

What a great restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff. Portion sizes are generous. Starter, mains and dessert were fantastic. Opted for a fillet steak for a main meal. Cooked to perfection. And Nick is a great chap as well. Looking forward to another meal with them.

Visited Nick’s today with 5 friends for lunch. We all chose different meals except two of us that had the 2-course lunch menu. One lady is vegan and was given her own vegan menu to chose from - which was brilliant! Between us we had a variety of food from gorgeous pea soup, seafood paella to teriyaki tofu and everything in between! Drinks were brought in a timely manner and the service was excellent! Coffee followed - and it was good! As an aside, a number of us visited the Ladies and we all commented about the cleanliness of it. The whole restaurant was spotless and the decor beautiful. Extremely tasteful music, at a suitable volume was playing throughout our visit. But the absolute star of the show was the food!!! We all agreed it was the best we’ve had anywhere!! All reasonably priced too and generous portions. We will DEFINITELY be returning!!!

First time we had been since they moved to Horwich, why it took us so long I do not know. Place very smart ,young man who looked after us was pleasant and attentive. Food was excellent. My granddaughter, aged 2, was with us and they served her quickly to keep her happy. My only criticism was that they could have done with two staff out front rather than the one . He was rushing about trying to clean tables, serve meals and make coffees. It let the whole experience down.

We don’t usually go this often but because we had a wedding anniversary and friends coming from Blackpool which we couldn’t align we chose the two visits. On both occasions we couldn’t fault anything and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole events. If you haven’t been here then it’s time you you had. We are going again in December. Can’t wait.

Excellent food and excellent service. Best meal I’ve had in a long time. Went for sea bass as main and was cooked to perfection. Had scallops and black pudding as a starter and was also lovely. Service was fast and always delivered with a smile.

We visited this restaurant at lunchtime following recommendations from friends. We found the service to be very good and the food equally so. Unfortunately we were very disappointed to be charged £9.60 for two glasses of cordial and soda, that is more than we have...

Beautiful meal - good portions, perfectly cooked main (filet steak) and the mashed carrots and swede is worth the visit on its own. Very attentive (but not mithering) staff and it’s always nice to have a chat with Nick himself when he comes out to...

Superb local restaurant by the brilliant Chef Nick! From start to finish, a wonderful experience. We were served by a lovely lady with the support of the rest of the team. The service was splendid and the food was divine! Even though it was a...

Had an outstanding Tapas lunch with a couple of glasses of nice wine. Was better than some traditional Spanish restaurants we have Tapas even one we go to in Spain. Booked to try the Sunday lunch in a couple of weeks time!

Wow! The food was exceptional, cooked to perfection, fabulous value for money. The chef/owner came out to check we were happy, really friendly. A few regular diners in there that obviously knew how great it is

A+ best food ever had. Tournesdos Rossini and all the trimmings the best ever. Great staff and service. Yum Yum.

Beautiful food! A great treat for a rare date night, especially if you like seafood. Service was great and a lovely atmosphere.

We visit Nicks often due to the service we receive and the quality of food on offer. My husband loves fish, and Nicks always has a good variety. Today we had his Sunday menu and there was a great choice and something for everyone I...

All of the words written by kit in the previous review are absolute nonsense. Been dining with Nick and his team 20yr plus, even held our wedding breakfast at his last establishment and never had a bad meal or anything to complain about. His new...

The good - steak was expertly cooked & the carrot mash was beautifully smooth & well seasoned. The bad - tonight the restaurant was soo loud you literally couldn't hold a conversarion - the background music is far too loud too. There were 2 tables...

Outstanding food and superb service. Been a few times and never disappointed. Only problem is that at weekends they are really busy so need to remember to book in advance although we managed to get a table for late afternoon!

We ate twice at Nicks whilst visiting family. Both times the waiting staff were very friendly and the food was fantastic. Whilst this is not the cheapest, it is very much worth the money. All the dishes were well presented and the fish cookery exceptional....

We simply love Nicks restaurant, we are so lucky it’s only down the road from us now. We visit as often as we can and our last visit was his wonderful Irish night, the staff transform the room into an Irish decor and serve delicious...

This was my first visit and I would definitely go again. The staff were very friendly and helpful. and the food was amazing, great prices too.

Excellent food. Superb specials board with a wide range of fish dishes. The monkfish scampi was superbly cooked. This was my third visit. - The food is consistently excellent.

Old fashioned. I’ve been to the old the Nicks and had more good than bad experiences. Firstly this was our first time to the new restaurant but I’m really disappointed. Firstly a strange atmosphere when we walked in. I can’t quiet explain it, but almost...

This is a restaurant that encompasses everything for an a lunch or evening meal. The lunch menu is for two courses and at a price of £14.95 is excellent given both the quality of food and portion. The a la carte menu has a range...

Absolutely delicious meal. Starters, mains and desserts all so very tasty. Staff were great. Lots of diners so it was lively which I love. I love independent local places. I make a point of supporting local businesses. Market menu is extremely good value for money....

Wasn’t sure I would like the car ride to nicks in Horwich instead of the walk to nicks on Chorley Old road but I’m getting used to it. The ambience is very good and of course the service and food still at the very high...

Had a tremendous Christmas meal, loved the space and openess , top quality food as ever , little to say but other than worth every penny. Paid on a bottle of Bolly and Wine for the staff to enjoy at the end of their shift...

All 4 of us enjoyed a very tasty meal. Very reasonable prices. Staff are welcoming and help create a relaxing atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

Booked for 1 pm but was asked to come earlier as they had a big party in.Place was empty for the whole time we were there except for a chap who paced up & down at the window.All the tables were laid including crackers except...

Nick’s does the best food in Bolton. We love the relaxed atmosphere, the staff are lovely, and the food is so good. We had the chicken in a mushroom sauce and steak in peppercorn sauce. Huge portions and amazing chips as always.

Visited with 4 friends and we all enjoyed our meal. Lots of choice and plenty of fish options which made a lovely change. I chose plaice which rarely appears on menus nowadays so a nice treat. It was delicious but I would have preferred different...

Fabulous restaurant , good food . Reasonable price and good atmosphere. C isomer C one to this lovely restaurant…………..

We came, we dined and we're totally satisfied and the food and service is excellent great as always.

Excellent service from Scarlet! She is friendly and attentive with a ready smile. Food was of excellent quality. The lamb was delicious and cooked to perfection. Would 100% recommend!!!

Although this certainly isn’t the first time we’ve visited Nicks restaurant, it’s the first time at the new location. We’ve been happily visiting for a number of years and have always been blown away by the quality of the food. The new venue is in...

Yes as it says above we’re here again at this lovely restaurant. We went last night for an anniversary meal and it didn’t let us down. The staff are still as friendly. The ambiance is just as good and the food still as excellent. This...

Had an amazing ‘Curry Night’ at Nicks tonight - the food as usual was amazing and service great very professional - well worth a visit.

Excellent service provided by friendly staff. Nick, the owner, was very attentive and had a chat with us before, during and after our meal, ensuring everything was OK. The food was very tasty & there was enough choice for everyone. We’d certainly recommend a visit...

We have been regulars at Nicks for years and it’s always a treat. Last night’s birthday celebration was just lovely. The food is amazing and the service is impeccable without being over the top. You always leave feeling so full and wake up in the...

The party I was eating with had reserved a table months and months ago. When we got there we were split into two groups - doesn't make for the best start. The staff seemed far more interested in selling drinks and after three quarters of...

Great evening catching up with friends, restaurant full on a Wednesday evening with a good atmosphere. Food was fabulous, everyone enjoyed their meals, reasonably priced, nice choice of wine. The staff are an absolutely credit to this establishment, without exception all smiling, helpful, friendly and...

This is our first visit since Nick relocated from Chorley Old Road to Horwich. Whilst we partly miss the rustic, homely, livelier vibe of the old place, we also liked the new décor - a bit more ‘fine dining’. It feels much less cramped and...

The Nick we knew at Old road is back. I urge his old customers who have not been to the new place at Chorley New Road Horwich to try it and the new diners who have not tried it yet to go.

What can I say?. The atmosphere was excellent, the service was excellent, the food for all 10 of us was served at exactly the same time, piping hot and delicious. The staff were very much on hand and extremely helpful and friendly. It's our first...

Gorgeous food, great ambience, fabulous staff. A lovely evening spent at Nick's. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

Just been to Nicks new restaurant on Chorley New Road Horwich for Valentines meal. Food was outstanding and service second to none. Really friendly staff. Value for money exceptional- I don’t know how they do it for the price! We had a lovely bottle of...

We expected so much more from this place that we had never been to before. Young staff who clearly are not trained or managed, which is a terrible reflection on Nick himself. Only one waitress who seemed to know what she was doing, who served...

We visited Nicks in Horwich last night (Saturday 22nd Jan) for a special occasion and whilst the food was top quality the overall experience was poor. * After being seated, we were passed drinks menus but no one ever returned to take our order. After...

Visited 22 Jan. drinks service was poor - had to keep asking for a wine glass for the bottle of wine we ordered. Food was good but the ambience not so much. A party going on upstairs meant lots of thudding and loud music. Also...

We tried something new for our Christmas get together. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff and the food was delicious! Will definitely be returning!

Well what do you say except out of the old into the new. The new restaurant is lovely but the main thing is that the food is still excellent.i didn't expect anything less. Well done.

Nicks has relocated to Horwich which is fantastic news for the town. Finally we have a destination top restaurant available to us, top class food, wide choice of menu, all freshly cooked, super efficient and friendly staff with a fabulous atmosphere.

Guaranteed - Food always amazing Staff amazing too And an amazing chef who is the heart of this restaurant What more can you ask

Missed out when bolton went into lockdown but as soon as it opened again we went. All covid rules in place but the food was superb as always. The staff are always friendly and the atmosphere good as ever. I hope people behave then it doesn't have to close again.

Great distancing, top quality food (the chips are absolutely amazing!) and wonderful service from our two super friendly waitresses.

Our favourite restaurant in Bolton - never lets us down. Great food and service as always tonight. Thanks nick and staff x

Our favourite restaurant. Fabulous vegetarian meal cooked by the best chef and served by the best hostess. Top marks for a lovely evening.

First visit to this restaurant seen so many good reviews and my god they were accurate. Both had the rack of lamb and it was absolutely delicious! Can't wait to go back!

Has been a few years sadly since I last dined at Nicks , Wasn’t disappointed by the service, menu and food excellent as always,

We usually reserve nicks for the speak occasions so I suppose this return after lockdown was special. He had a limited menu all on the big blackboard. Everything looked good so it was hard to choose. For starters we went for tandouri chicken and king prawn followed by hake and sea bass. We finished with bread and butter pudding and Creme broulle. Everything was absolutely delicious . Can't wait to go again. As numbers are limited to the covid setup you will need to book ahead. Enjoy.

Absolutely delightful From service to food Even the price As always,definitely will go again Monkfish scampi,tandoori chicken starters Duck breast with scallops for mains( all generous portions) Baileys ice cream sundae between us

We had a great dinner with friends here last night. Thankfully my go to choice wasn't on the specials menu, so I as forced to be a tad more adventurous and I am grateful for that as I had Cod. Absolutely delicious. Accommodated my allergy, and it was totally scrumptious. The whole party thoroughly enjoyed their choices too. The service was great from start to finish. Thoroughly recommend.

I realised Valentine's Day was coming up so thought where can I take my dear wife. Where else but Nicks. It's nice and intimate. The staff are wonderfully friendly. The menu is great. The food fabulous. We had a lovely evening and can't wait to go again. Why wait for a special excuse.

Myself and everyone who has ever been here absolutely loves this restaurant. The food here is fantastic beyond compare and the fish in particular, the quality and taste is unmatched. Absolutely fantastic restaurant and not a single person who has been here has come away thinking anything less than utterly amazing food. Cant recommend enough and encourage everyone to visit.

Booked for 16 of us on valentine's day evening, not only did they fit us in but service was brilliant as always and the food was excellent. Highly recommend the duck salad starter and any steak for mains

Food and service absolutely fantastic as always from Nick and the girls. Special request for favourite dish rack of lamb superb.

A lovely Christmas Eve evening meal with family. The restaurant is small (booking essential), with a homely but lively feel (ask for an upstairs table if you like it a bit quieter). As usual, there was a fabulous choice of Blackboard Specials (Nick is happy to make small tweaks). The crispy duck salad and the scallops (a favourite) were a hit. The dover sole and halibut mains (best to order these in advance) also went down well. Al-dente veggies were served in generous portions, ensuring a balanced meal. Not a huge wine selection, but enough to find something to match most dishes and palates. Our favourite wine was sold out on this occasion, but we really enjoyed our second choice. The staff were welcoming, attentive and helpful - Nick himself always tries to make time to talk to his guests. There really was nothing to fault – if I was to be picky, the Christmas table decorations were pretty much non-existent. Yes, this is pricier than some other places, but you get what you pay for - good quality fresh ingredients, prepared to perfection, with a great vibe. We have never been disappointed here and would highly recommend, especially for a special occasion.

Extremely disappointing Christmas day meal, had been looking forward to it since July.To start the upstairs rooms were cold, then the starters what can I say, my smoked salmon and so called Greenland prawns, the salmon was nice but the prawns were tiny and in some horrible sauce, my fellas scallops were cold.The main course veg was hardly cooked and also cold, the roast potatoes were not really roasted, gravy was not very nice, the only that was hot was the Turkey.His lamb was he said was nicely cooked.The table presentation was none existent.For £85 per person I expected great food and nicely presented tables.Food used to be great here but this has put me off for life.Will not be returning ever.

My husband and I celebrated our Anniversary by booking a lunchtime meal at Nick's on Sunday 15th December. This was our first visit on a recommendation from a friend.We enjoyed a lovely meal beautifully presented. We were even asked how we would like our duck and lamb cooked. Nick was very friendly and came to talk to us and all the staff were very attentive.We would certainly go again as we like the small intimate restaurant and amazing food.Jan and Michael Postle

I have lived in Bolton for nearly 6 years and have driven past it many times not realising it was there I had heard many good things about Nick's I now know they are true, the service, the food was all wonderful, Nick's is a intimate restaurant and that adds to it will definitely be going again

After visiting Nicks on various occasions over the years we had a meal on Wednesday last week which was outstanding ( Steak night). We decided to try a Sunday roast yesterday as we have never tried this before. All I can say is that the quality of the sirloin served and how it was cooked to your preference could not be faulted. Everything that accompanied the meal was equally as good. Have never had any complaints with any visit here but really enjoyed the Sunday roast, and will definitely be back as soon as possible. Compliments to the chef from all parties on every occasion.

Many visits and every time it's been great. Can't fault anything. The quality of this restaurant is indicated by how difficult it is becoming to get a reservation.

the food was well presented and was of top quality produce. the tables were very close together but made for atmosphere.

Booked for last night as it was my wife’s birthday and as always we weren’t disappointed. The welcome was cheery, the atmosphere quiet at first as we the only ones in so early. Mind you it soon got busy and the atmosphere soon was great. The order was made from a great selection on the board and arrived quite quickly for every course. Needless to say we cleared every scrap. Delicious as ever that’s why we choose it for our special nights out. We’ve booked again for our anniversary in October. Looking forward already.

10/10 we drove past this place as it’s hard to see but got out and walked back, so glad we did! They squeezed us in without a booking. I had the soup of the day and the lamb rack both were unbelievable. My partner had the stuffed chicken it was so moist and tender. Can’t rate this restaurant highly enough.

Had the Docherty family at one of Nick’s cookery classes today - magnificent, fantastic and all the other superlatives can be added! A full 4 hours worth of watching, learning and tasting with a great teacher and chef! Never disappointed with Nicks - never! Thanks Nick for a great day worth every penny - we will be back!

We had a family meal on a Friday evening at Nick's and there is only one word for the food and restaurant, OUTSTANDING. This is my 2nd time visiting and would recommend to anyone looking for a local restaurant who uses local ingredients and cooked with care and perfection.

We were celebrating a special occasion and from the reviews I had read, I selected Nicks as the place to celebrate.

We had a wonderful meal at Nick's, everything was near perfect. Delicious and beautifully presented but not pretentious. Very attentive staff and the chef came out to greet customers. I would definitely recommend Nick's restaurant

Just had a lovely Tapas meal (Thursday special menu) which was extremely well cooked and delicious. Was pleased that GF requirements for one of our party was fully catered for with flexibility in the menu. Fully recommended.

If anyone is short of a good idea for a present, I would thoroughly recommend Nick’s cookery class. Nick was a very good teacher and tailored the class so we could make our favourite dishes from the restaurant. Nick taught us how to make a variety of recipes and shared several hints and tips from his years of experience. A fantastic day for both my mum and myself!

One goes to a classy restaurant and discover Manchester Tart is on the menu.! The last time I's eaten that was at school (50 years ago). Coming at the end of a gorgeous meal (if you a fish fanatic, this is for you) and served by a charming waitress who could engage in conversation and be professional at the same time. Needless to say we're booked in again.

Just finished a cracking evening at Nicks. Lovely small restaurant with a great atmosphere in the restaurant. Very small - I nearly fell into the bar when I walked in - but feels great. We had scallops and prawn/crab starter follower by salmon and beef stroganoff for mains. The portion sizes are very generous so don't eat much before you go! All the staff are really friendly and knowledgeable. Can't fault it one bit. Not the cheapest but definitely one of the best restaurants I've been to in Bolton.