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Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY

Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta

4.7
4.7
240 reviews
Mex$310 to Mex$500
Japanese
More than a restaurant, Nicksan is a culinary experience of the highest level. In its open kitchen, the ingredients of two ancestral cultures located on opposite sides of the world are fused.

Its owners Masayuki Niikura and Ángel Carbajal, originally from Japan and Mexico respectively, opened the first Nicksan restaurant in Los Cabos in 1994, creating amazing congruencies between the flavors of both countries.

Some of the signature dishes that you can taste at our fabulous Residences Plaza location in Nuevo Vallarta are the spicy tuna cake, the salmon skin cone, the Shiromi Coriander and Maguro Lemon sushi rolls, the cucumber salad with wakame seaweed and crab, the gorgonzola shrimp and the serranito beef fillet.

Within our new cocktail and sake menu you will find unique creations, perfect to match your lunch, dinner or just to toast with friends in an environment full of elegance and flavor. Come and try the best of two worlds!

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2 people

19:00


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    Mex$310 to Mex$500
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    322 297 2464
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Angel Carbajal
  • Catering
    The flavors of Nicksan come to your event or meeting with our professional catering services. Treat your guests to delicious cocktails and appetizers from our cold menu such as sushi rolls, tuna toast, fish wraps and fresh sashimi. Ideal for receptions and cocktail events, we have the capacity to cover events of up to 200 attendees. You take care of the venue and the table set-up and we bring our incomparable flavor and the best service to you. We make sure your guests will speak wonderfully of the appetizers and cocktails from your celebration with our exotic fusion of flavors from Mexico and Japan.
  • Private party facilities
    Ensure the success of your event by throwing it at Nicksan. Your guests will enjoy the comfort and elegance of our facilities in a private environment, being served by an expert team that will provide attentive and intimate service, making you feel as comfortable as you are at home. Surprise your guests with a selection of your favorite dishes from our menu, which will be prepared in front of your eyes in the large open kitchen of the restaurant. The unparalleled flavors of our culinary creations are complemented by innovative cocktails and sakes or any other beverage of your choice. We have the capacity for groups of up to 100 people with packages designed according to your budget. Leave the best impression at a great price!

What 240 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

240 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Guadalajara

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    La comida es excelente y el servicio fue muy bueno

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  2. RebecaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comida deliciosa, amplia variedad en el menú, bebidas muy ricas, servicio impecable, el mesero Manuel nos hizo buenas recomendaciones, fue muy amable y atento a las necesidades.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Guadalajara

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un excelente lugar para comer con amigos o familia. Gran calidad de alimentos. Música en vivo discreta y agradable.

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  4. Airdom

    Montreal

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time in two weeks since it was really good.

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  5. Airdom

    Montreal

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service as well. A bit on the more pricier side, but was worth it.!

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  6. PatriciaK

    Puerto Vallarta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 July 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    When they have the fat cut tuna sashimi—not regular over rice, but a generous tuna cut in fat slices over cucumber “noodles,” there is no better dining. Except for one, apparently new person who kept taking our silverware and placemats, which made us feel rushed, we LOVED our meal. Our friends came with us and we were glad to see how very much they enjoyed the food. Expensive, yes, but delucious? Absolutely.

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  7. KielaLC

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 June 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicksan is DELICIOUS!!!! Javier was so kind, attentive and knowledgeable. He cares about his job and he made us feel right at home. Javier and his co-workers brought a slice of chocolate cake & candle for my husbands birthday and they sang to him. He was so surprised! Gracias Javier!!

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  8. GusR

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 June 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. The cucumber salad was very good. We had a roll that was absolutely wonderful. It was a sake lemon roll. GREAT. The only disappointment was their limited choice of bourbon and or rum. Dessert was vanilla ice cream with kahlua poured over it. YUMMY

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  9. AlejandroR

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 4 June 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Niksan is a name in Japaneese restaurantes in Mexico. Unfortunately this time the fish was not good and there was a lot of mosquitos in the terrace. The servis was great. The have to keep quality as good as the used to be.

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  10. Petrh

    Puerto Vallarta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 April 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Niksan is the best sushi restaurant in Bahia de Banderas. We tried them all and now go only to Niksan. Best food, best service, nice, quiet place.

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  11. RonW

    Pinehurst

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 March 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent food and service!! Presentation was amazing!!!

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  12. dfonce

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    La comida no cumple las expectativas del nombre… sin duda el mejor es el de Los Cabos; cualquier otro es un intento mal logrado

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 March 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jesus our server was kind and professional

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  14. KeithC

    Saskatoon

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 March 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the time we arrived until we left the service was outstanding. Food is very fresh.

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  15. ManonP

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tous nos plats de sushi étaient excellents, nous reviendrons certainement

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  16. Brett

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 8 March 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best sushi EVER! I wish they would open a location in San Diego!

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  17. mrsC

    New York Area

    114 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on 6 March 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I am always satisfied with the quality and beautiful presentation of food at Nicksan.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    El servicio tardo mucho en atendernos. Pedimos arroz frito pero nunca nos advirtieron que la porción es para 4 personas así que dejaron que cometiéramos el error y terminamos pidiendo uno por persona.

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  19. JessM

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 February 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Such delicious sushi. I could go every week. We love to take our guests there.

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  20. JanisC

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was really really good, service very good, noise was a bit high but not distracting

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and service and a good price

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  22. SydR

    Sacramento

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service exceptional; food fabulous!

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  23. BillD

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite supper place for sushi in Nuevo.Great outdoor atmosphere.

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  24. JeanM

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as usual! Fantastic service by Manuel! We eat there regularly and it’s our favorite restaurant in Nuevo Vallarta!

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  25. JoeC

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was unique. Nothing I had ever eaten before with the same name tasted like this food All the food was flavorful and the sauces complemented the meal. It was an enjoyable experience and we will come back. The shrimp Gorgonzola was spectacular

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  26. BarbaraP

    Atlantic Canada

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish! We always enjoy dinner there. The Gorgonzola shrimp were SO good! We enjoyed everything about it.

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  27. Marty

    Detroit

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One word…FABULOUS…. Oliver was our waiter, not the first time with him. We never order, he asks us a few questions and BAM…..the best meal everrrr!! If you like Sushi it is a must stop. Oh by the way try the Lychee Martini.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our FAVE Cabo restaurant is Nicksan, we loved Abel, our favourite sushi chef, who used to create dishes that tantalized the taste buds. We were so excited to see a Nicksan in Nuevo, but only to be disappointed. We probably should have ordered off the menu, but being unaccustomed to that with Abel, we left it up to a very confused chef. The fish was fresh, but creatively lacking.

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  29. gjoe

    Seattle

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 10 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meals and friendly service

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  30. mrsC

    New York Area

    114 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is consistently good. And excellent quality. Inventive, different from what I'm used to.

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  31. NormanM

    Naples

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely evening overall. Service was good - Could have been better on delivery of beverages - we asked for a second bottle of Sake and had to re-ask when it never arrived. Food would have been excellent except for the salmon and the steak both near the bottom of the menu. Both were beautifully cooked and of good quality but, were mostly unseasoned and served with totally plain rice (steak) and served with rice only - no other accompaniements. We'd definitely avoid these items.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection, beautiful setting with the fountain.

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  33. Vallarta

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicksan is always great. Creative menu, beautiful outdoor seating. We come here at least twice on every vacation.

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  34. LarryB

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The lights in the restaurant were so dark, the menus are so small especially the wine list was impossible to read. Maybe you might want to have flashlight for the guests to read menu if you want to have the romantic ambience. Las luces del restaurante estaban muy oscuras, los menús son muy pequeños, especialmente la lista de vinos era imposible de leer. Tal vez quieras tener una linterna para que los invitados lean el menú si quieres tener un ambiente romántico.

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  35. mrsC

    New York Area

    114 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our meals at Nicksan. Wonderful service. Deeelicious food. (One criticism: Gyoza should be served crisp.) Tuna tostada is sensational!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was very pleasant, food and drinks were brought out timely, not too fast or too slowly as dining at a Sushi restaurant should be. The only reason for 4 stars for ambiance was the music. I loved it but too soft rock for my husband. ;-)

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Puerto Vallarta

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Malisimos los meseros, lentos y con cara de enojados

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Great Service from Ivan & his team, food was great - Nicksan never disappoints. I highly recommend you give it a try if you haven’t yet.

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  39. MichelD

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Manque de personnel pour le service. Peu d’attention mais bonne nourriture. Sashimi cilantro, salade de concombre, tartare de thin wow

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  40. mrsC

    New York Area

    114 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a terrific meal. A bit disappointed they didn't have sea bass tonight but the misoyaki preparation was still luscious as always. Salmon cooked to perfection. I teied tge scallops. Just fair. I prefer big sea scallops more than the tiny ones. A bit too pricey, too.

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FAQs

Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 322 297 2464.

Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta is rated 4.7 stars by 240 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta

Paseo Cocoteros 53, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY 63732

Additional information

  • Area
    Nuevo Vallarta
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    Mex$310 to Mex$500
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Angel Carbajal
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    322 297 2464
  • Catering
    The flavors of Nicksan come to your event or meeting with our professional catering services. Treat your guests to delicious cocktails and appetizers from our cold menu such as sushi rolls, tuna toast, fish wraps and fresh sashimi. Ideal for receptions and cocktail events, we have the capacity to cover events of up to 200 attendees. You take care of the venue and the table set-up and we bring our incomparable flavor and the best service to you. We make sure your guests will speak wonderfully of the appetizers and cocktails from your celebration with our exotic fusion of flavors from Mexico and Japan.
  • Private party facilities
    Ensure the success of your event by throwing it at Nicksan. Your guests will enjoy the comfort and elegance of our facilities in a private environment, being served by an expert team that will provide attentive and intimate service, making you feel as comfortable as you are at home. Surprise your guests with a selection of your favorite dishes from our menu, which will be prepared in front of your eyes in the large open kitchen of the restaurant. The unparalleled flavors of our culinary creations are complemented by innovative cocktails and sakes or any other beverage of your choice. We have the capacity for groups of up to 100 people with packages designed according to your budget. Leave the best impression at a great price!
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