Food was great, and very cool to be in such a historic building! The portions are pretty small (except for the burger) so be prepared if you're going with folks who have bigger appetites. Food plating is lovely and flavors are unique and truly very, very good. Cocktails and wine were also great. Service was kind of slow, from taking our orders to food arriving. We got there at 5:15pm and wanted to leave by 6:45 so we could get to our show at DCPA... but we were pretty rushed at the end and the server seemed surprised and flustered when we asked if we could get finished up within 10 minutes. Everyone was very nice I want to be clear, it was just sort of stressful at the end. You'd expect having appetizers and mains would be totally fine in an hour and a half. Though the building itself is amazing, there's something just a little lacking in the decor/ambiance restaurant itself. Even taking the stairs down to the bathrooms is almost more beautiful and historic feeling than the restaurant itself! You're definitely sitting in a piece of history... it just doesn't really feel that way. Still is nice, though! Recommend reserving a table in advance.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Cindy
our waitress was fab! The food was amazing too. It was festive and a perfect place to eat before the show at DCPA.
marg
The Nickel is a restaurant with old world charm and ambience. It's quite and sophisticated, but not pretentious. The food is wonderful and they have a good bar.
Tamara
Great spot for pre-Theatre dinner. Really nice ambience, lighting, friendly service, and last, but not least, very good food and wine. . 
Jim
First visit to The Nickel. Pre-Theatre dining location was perfect. Small menu and wine bottle selection - but the quality matched our mood. Highly recommend!
Cynthia
I would have expected their valet parking to be no charge & that we would just pay a huge tip but no it was a $25.00 charge + tip
Mary
We had a reservation. We were seated at the first table. The area was freezing because every time the front door opened very cold air came in. We asked for a different table and were told there was none. Yet two other couples came in soon after without reservations and were seated further in the back.
Pawel
We shared the lamb beggars purse as an appetizer - excellent, followed by delicious sea bass on potato risotto and a strip steak. The potato risotto was a new one for me, and absolutely delicious; the strip steak was done to a perfect medium rare. The smoked old fashion was an excellent cocktail, and the service was terrific. The Nickel is an excellent option for a pre-concert meal when attending Boettcher Hall. I would certainly return.
Mindy L.
No better place for a pre-theater dinner and drinks! We had less than an hour before the show and they rushed the food out for us. Every dish and both cocktails were DELICIOUS. Such a cute atmosphere too. Did not disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James
I've been to The Nickel twice now. We were left standing at the door for more than 5 minutes with several employees milling about. Our table was fine and our server was attentive and helpful. The food, though, was disappointing. The server correctly informed me that my Nickel Salad was small, only 4 inches across, but it was 4 inches deep. Not small. The striped bass was great, but it was accompanied by 'potato risotto'. Just potatoes in a white sauce with nearly raw leeks. There's room for improvement here.
Saad was our bartender/server and he was great! Attentive, warm & makes a great espresso martini.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Makayla Johnson
We had a fabulous stay at Teatro and a fantastic breakfast at The Nickel. Our server Saad was polite and attentive. Mason initially sat us and told me Happy Birthday! Overall, I would recommend this spot. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Jenkins
Probably one of the worst meals I've had. Cold bland and undercooked. Also terrible bottom shelf liquor
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Paul Ryan
A few weeks ago on a Friday night our principal servicer - who may have been the bartender - was outstanding. The Nickel burger, the Nickel salad and the beet salad were all excellent.
Food was great, and very cool to be in such a historic building! The portions are pretty small (except for the burger) so be prepared if you're going with folks who have bigger appetites. Food plating is lovely and flavors are unique and truly very, very good. Cocktails and wine were also great. Service was kind of slow, from taking our orders to food arriving. We got there at 5:15pm and wanted to leave by 6:45 so we could get to our show at DCPA... but we were pretty rushed at the end and the server seemed surprised and flustered when we asked if we could get finished up within 10 minutes. Everyone was very nice I want to be clear, it was just sort of stressful at the end. You'd expect having appetizers and mains would be totally fine in an hour and a half.
Though the building itself is amazing, there's something just a little lacking in the decor/ambiance restaurant itself. Even taking the stairs down to the bathrooms is almost more beautiful and historic feeling than the restaurant itself! You're definitely sitting in a piece of history... it just doesn't really feel that way. Still is nice, though!
Recommend reserving a table in advance.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
our waitress was fab! The food was amazing too. It was festive and a perfect place to eat before the show at DCPA.
The Nickel is a restaurant with old world charm and ambience. It's quite and sophisticated, but not pretentious. The food is wonderful and they have a good bar.
Great spot for pre-Theatre dinner. Really nice ambience, lighting, friendly service, and last, but not least, very good food and wine. . 
First visit to The Nickel. Pre-Theatre dining location was perfect. Small menu and wine bottle selection - but the quality matched our mood. Highly recommend!
I would have expected their valet parking to be no charge & that we would just pay a huge tip but no it was a $25.00 charge + tip
We had a reservation. We were seated at the first table. The area was freezing because every time the front door opened very cold air came in. We asked for a different table and were told there was none. Yet two other couples came in soon after without reservations and were seated further in the back.
We shared the lamb beggars purse as an appetizer - excellent, followed by delicious sea bass on potato risotto and a strip steak. The potato risotto was a new one for me, and absolutely delicious; the strip steak was done to a perfect medium rare. The smoked old fashion was an excellent cocktail, and the service was terrific. The Nickel is an excellent option for a pre-concert meal when attending Boettcher Hall. I would certainly return.
No better place for a pre-theater dinner and drinks! We had less than an hour before the show and they rushed the food out for us. Every dish and both cocktails were DELICIOUS. Such a cute atmosphere too. Did not disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been to The Nickel twice now. We were left standing at the door for more than 5 minutes with several employees milling about. Our table was fine and our server was attentive and helpful. The food, though, was disappointing. The server correctly informed me that my Nickel Salad was small, only 4 inches across, but it was 4 inches deep. Not small. The striped bass was great, but it was accompanied by 'potato risotto'. Just potatoes in a white sauce with nearly raw leeks. There's room for improvement here.
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Thanksgiving dinner was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Saad was our bartender/server and he was great! Attentive, warm & makes a great espresso martini.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had a fabulous stay at Teatro and a fantastic breakfast at The Nickel. Our server Saad was polite and attentive. Mason initially sat us and told me Happy Birthday! Overall, I would recommend this spot. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably one of the worst meals I've had. Cold bland and undercooked. Also terrible bottom shelf liquor
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
A few weeks ago on a Friday night our principal servicer - who may have been the bartender - was outstanding. The Nickel burger, the Nickel salad and the beet salad were all excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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