Nicholas Restaurant

(503) 235-5123

318 SE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97214 45.5206 -122.6605

Get Map & Directions »

Neighborhoods: Buckman, Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program

Nicholas Restaurant

Nicholas Restaurant

What People Are Saying About Nicholas Restaurant

The Editor

Contributor

Citysearch

In Short – This favored Middle Eastern joint chooses consistency and flavor over atmosphere but keeps prices low enough to keep the locals coming back. Even the simplest vegetarian dish--veggie kabob with rice--packs a wallop of flavor. Falafel is nicely spiced and made with the right balance of sftness and crunch. For a heartier meal, order the chicken or beef kabobs, roasted on skewers and served with hot bread and a simple Lebanese salad.

3 Star Rating: Average

08/04/09

Rude Staff.

by mak9315

I just tried to place an order with the girl working there over the phone, and she hung up on me. Twice. She didn't even wait for me to finish talking before she scolded me for not telling them that I wanted the order in 45 minutes rather than 15 at the beginning of my call (My bad. I know). She then promptly hung up on me with a sarcastic "thanks!". I was left a bit dumbfounded... and completely put out at her attitude. I then called to cancel it in favor of a friendlier, closer middle eastern restaurant... and she hung up on me again.

I'm not picky...it seems like it from this review. But this was just ridiculous, rude service. Not coming here for a while.

  • Pros: Great food.
  • Cons: Rude staff.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/31/09

Simply Amazing

by MatthewRobert

You will sometimes see people lined out the door to this place, but it's because it is GOOD EATS!... So good! I may go right now just thinking about it!

  • Pros: Ask for the baked "Big Bread" first thing and a Peach drink.
  • Cons: Smaller than my livingroom & in a Bad Neighborhood
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/15/09

Maybe good food but overshadowed by ...

by InternationalMystique

After considering several restaurants for some time, we both happily remembered Nicholas and eagerly went to the location for dinner. It had never disappointed us in the past.

This time disappointment slapped us immediately. Wait staff was rude, at times completely ignoring us, other times, just acting as if we were inconveniencing them and we were a pain to be served. We were not rude just waiting for attitudes to change. The place was not hosting it's usual crowds so we could not attribute it to the regular overwhelming crowds they have to serve. As we further observed the place we noticed the hostess rushing other diners to finish and leave. We also started to notice how unclean the place looked. I realize the ambiance is humble but this was just plain DIRTY! As wait staff cleaned tables with grungy dirty towels, they simply brushed the food off the tables onto the floor. I looked down around the entire restaurant and realized it was everywhere.

Is it coincidence that a day later, we are experiencing symptoms of having eaten less than sanitary food? :(

  • Pros: Cheap food
  • Cons: DIRTY place and RUDE wait staff

The Details on Nicholas Restaurant

Smoking Permitted:

No

As Seen In…

Best of Citysearch

Portland

Lists In Portland

Advertisement

Best of Citysearch

Things To Do Nearby Nicholas Restaurant

Recent Reviews In Portland

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

Andina Restaurant

1314 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

Via Delizia

1105 NW Marshall St, Portland, OR

1 Star Rating: Poor

Brasserie Montmartre

626 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR

1 Star Rating: Poor

Noah's Bagels

6366 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR

Advertisement