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Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY

Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta

4.7
4.7
240 Reviews
MXN310 to MXN500
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!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    MXN310 to MXN500
  • 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!
  • Neighborhood
    Nuevo Vallarta
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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. Airdom

    Montreal

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time in two weeks since it was really good.

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  2. Airdom

    Montreal

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service as well. A bit on the more pricier side, but was worth it.!

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  3. PatriciaK

    Puerto Vallarta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    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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  4. KielaLC

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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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  5. GusR

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    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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  6. AlejandroR

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    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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  7. Petrh

    Puerto Vallarta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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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  8. RonW

    Pinehurst

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent food and service!! Presentation was amazing!!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jesus our server was kind and professional

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  10. KeithC

    Saskatoon

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the time we arrived until we left the service was outstanding. Food is very fresh.

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  11. Brett

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best sushi EVER! I wish they would open a location in San Diego!

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  12. mrsC

    New York Area

    114 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I am always satisfied with the quality and beautiful presentation of food at Nicksan.

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  13. JessM

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Such delicious sushi. I could go every week. We love to take our guests there.

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  14. JanisC

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was really really good, service very good, noise was a bit high but not distracting

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food and service and a good price

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  16. SydR

    Sacramento

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service exceptional; food fabulous!

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  17. BillD

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our favorite supper place for sushi in Nuevo.Great outdoor atmosphere.

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  18. JeanM

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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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  19. JoeC

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    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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  20. BarbaraP

    Atlantic Canada

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delish! We always enjoy dinner there. The Gorgonzola shrimp were SO good! We enjoyed everything about it.

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  21. Marty

    Detroit

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    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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  23. gjoe

    Seattle

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meals and friendly service

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  24. mrsC

    New York Area

    114 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    The food is consistently good. And excellent quality. Inventive, different from what I'm used to.

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  25. NormanM

    Naples

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    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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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great selection, beautiful setting with the fountain.

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  27. Vallarta

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nicksan is always great. Creative menu, beautiful outdoor seating. We come here at least twice on every vacation.

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  28. mrsC

    New York Area

    114 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    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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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    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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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    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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  31. mrsC

    New York Area

    114 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    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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  32. PeggyP

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food. One of our go to’s when in Nuevo.

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  33. mrsC

    New York Area

    114 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a delicious meal. Tuna tostado is terrific. The misoyaki fish is mouth-watering fabulous. The chicken salad is something I almost always order.

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  34. MelissaV

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and great service

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  35. CLAUDIAY

    Mexico City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Family trip!

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  36. Michoish9711

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Nicksan 4 times during our three-week visit to Nuevo/Puerto Vallarta. We love the combination of Mexican and Japanese cuisines in their plates. The ahi is as fresh as the best we have had in Hawaii but with the Mexican fusion. . The manager, Ivan, is very attentive. We appreciate their efforts to make us fully satisfied.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always wonderful and the waiters were very attentive, especially Jesus.

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  38. TeriK

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing menu options, beautifully prepared, super fresh and tasty

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  39. John69999

    Houston

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great place with great sushi. Excellent service.

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  40. BarbaraP

    Atlantic Canada

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice quiet experience. Good food. The bridge that leads into the restaurant has some boards that need repair. My husband tripped and nearly fell.

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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 reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta

Paseo Cocoteros 53, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY 63732

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Nuevo Vallarta
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    MXN310 to MXN500
  • 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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