Nick’s Kitchen & Beach Bar
3828 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX (Directions) | Phone: (409)761-5502
About
Part of the legendary Gaido family, Nick’s is excited to offer one of the largest beer selections on the island, the very freshest ingredients, and an ideal seaside location. Here, everything is made in-house: from the dressings and sauces to the daily-made bread and buns. Each morning, they hand-cut all of the vegetables to serve them that day, and they take pride in purchasing and serving the highest quality of fresh seafood.
Hours
- Monday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
- Tuesday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
- Wednesday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
- Thursday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
- Friday: 11:00AM – 10:00PM
- Saturday: 11:00AM – 10:00PM
- Sunday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
General
- Classic Coastal Cuisine
- Casual
- Extensive Beer Collection
- Gulf View Dining
- Adjacent to Redfish Pool Bar
Menus
Galveston Restaurant Week: Lunch
$21 Plus Tax & Gratuity
(Includes $1 Dine Out for Charity Donation)
1st Course (Choose One)
HOUSE SALAD
Small house salad of mixed field greens, house-made croutons, julienne carrots, cherry tomatoes and red onions with your choice of dressing
SOUP OF THE DAY
A cup of Chef’s featured soup
2nd Course (Choose One)
NICK’S CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
Tenderized in house, breaded in our seasoned flour, topped with our cream gravy and served with garlic mashed potatoes
GULF OF MEXICO SHRIMP
Seven (7) Gulf of Mexico shrimp prepared fried, grilled or blackened and served with french fries
NICK’S CLASSIC BURGER
Sometimes simpler is better. This classic masterpiece is served with ripe tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, crisp red onion, pickles, and creamy burger sauce
Galveston Restaurant Week: Dinner
$34 Plus Tax & Gratuity
(Includes $1 Dine Out for Charity Donation)
1st Course (Choose One)
BROOKS GUMBO
A cup of Thibodeaux, Louisiana-inspired hearty gumbo with okra, shrimp and spices
HOUSE SALAD
Small house salad of mixed field greens, house-made croutons, julienne carrots, cherry tomatoes and red onions with your choice of dressing
CAESAR SALAD
Small Caesar salad of Romaine hearts, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and croutons
2nd Course (Choose One)
REDFISH PONTCHARTRAIN
Redfish seasoned in our house-made blackening seasoning and cooked on a cast-iron skillet, topped with creamy Pontchartrain sauce, 4 grilled shrimp
and served with grilled vegetables and Creole rice.
SHRIMP PEQUES (6)
A classic shrimp brochette with a twist. Bacon-wrapped premium Gulf shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeno and bread crumbs, then drizzled with a chipotle-molasses sauce. Served with Creole rice and grilled vegetables
NICK’S SHRIMP PLATTER
Five (5) grilled shrimp, 5 fried shrimp, 1 stuffed shrimp and 1 shrimp Peques served with Creole rice and grilled vegetables
3rd Course (Choose One)
PECAN PIE A LA MODE
Crustless pecan pie served with our signature Cowboy Bourbon Sauce topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
A masterful recipe served with house-made triple berry sauce and whipped cream
Appetizers
CRISPY FRIED ONION RINGS
Served with a creamy horseradish dipping sauce.
7.49
CREAMY ARTICHOKE CHEESE DIP
Fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, bacon, Asiago cheese sauce and fresh Parmesan. Served with fresh tortilla chips.
8.49
PANKO-CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERLOINS
Hand breaded and deep fried. Served with Ranch.
9.49
PULLED PORK STREET TACOS
Pulled pork, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, crispy fried jalapenos, shredded cheddar cheese, house made creamy onion garlic sauce.
10.99
FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS
Hand-cut mozzarella from the block. Breaded, fried and served with creamy basil marinara.7.99
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Hand-cut, boiled, seasoned, chilled and ready to eat. Served with cocktail and remoulade sauce.
Small 9.49 | Large 14.99
CALAMARI
Fried and tossed with fresh lemon, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Served with creamy basil marinara.
11.49
LUMP CRAB CAKE
Pan sautéed lump crab cake topped with shrimp, diced tomatoes, and fi nished with a lemon-caper butter sauce.
12.99
SEAFOOD STUFFED JALAPEÑOS
Filled with crab and shrimp stuffi ng, cream cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with Ranch.
10.49
CHIPS AND QUESO
5.99
Add blackened shrimp 3.99
PULLED PORK SLIDERS
10 hour hickory smoked pork shoulder, housemade rub and bbq sauce, fresh slaw, pickles, all placed on house baked rolls.
9.99
SHRIMP PEQUES
A classic shrimp brochette with a twist. Bacon-wrapped premium Gulf shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeño and bread crumbs, then drizzled with a chipotle-molasses sauce.
12.99
FRESH JUMBO WINGS
Fresh jumbo wings fried with a choice of Hot Buffalo or BBQ sauce. Served with creamy blue cheese dressing.
6 for 7.99 | 12 for 13.99
Soups & Salads
Ranch, Honey Pecan Vinaigrette, Creamy Blue Cheese, Creamy Onion Garlic
CHARLES BROOKS’ SHRIMP GUMBO
Cup 6.99 | Bowl 8.99
LOBSTER BISQUE
Cup 6.99 | Bowl 8.99
SOUP OF THE DAY
Cup 5.99 | Bowl 8.99
SOUTHWEST SALAD
Fresh greens, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, Monterey jack cheese shavings, fried tortilla strips and creamy onion-garlic dressing.
8.99
Add grilled chicken 2.99
Add grilled shrimp 3.99
LARGE CAESAR SALAD
8.99
Add grilled chicken 2.99
Add grilled shrimp 3.99
GREEK SALAD
Fresh romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, Kalamata olives, capers, Salonika peppers, feta cheese, oregano and our Greek dressing
9.99
Add grilled chicken 2.99
Add grilled shrimp 3.99
AMERICAN COBB SALAD
Chopped lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese, hard-boiled eggs, chunks of avocado and chicken, all tossed in a creamy Ranch dressing.
11.99
BLACKENED SALMON SALAD
Iron-skillet blackened salmon, fresh spinach, diced tomatoes and caramelized onions and mushrooms with warm bacon dressing.
14.99
Substitute Yellowfin tuna .99
Burgers & Sandwiches
All burgers are 8 oz. of fresh ground beef cooked medium-well unless specifi ed and served on our house-made buns made daily. Burgers and sandwiches are served with French fries or chips.
NICK’S CLASSIC BURGER
Sometimes simpler is better. This classic masterpiece is served with ripe tomatoes, Bibb lettuce, crisp red onion, pickles and creamy burger sauce.
10.99
SOUTH OF THE BORDER BURGER
Fresh avocado, pico de gallo, jalapeños, Monterey Jack cheese and creamy onion and garlic mayonnaise.
11.99
THE “CARDIAC ARREST” BURGER
Your heart will be pounding for this burger with bacon, fried onion strings, cheddar cheese, Ranch and BBQ sauce.
12.49
OUR FAMOUS FRIED PO’BOY
The best Po’boy starts with the freshest ingredients. Served with ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, lathered with our famous tartar and cocktail sauce. Your choice of tilapia, catfi sh, shrimp, chicken, oyster or crawfish.
12.49
NICK’S CLUB SANDWICH
Ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, American and Monterey Jack cheese, and creamy onion garlic mayo.
10.99
CRISPY BUFFALO SHRIMP SANDWICH
Shrimp tossed in our Buffalo sauce, topped with blue cheese, crisp lettuce, tomatoes and served with creamy blue cheese dressing.
11.99
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
8 oz. of fresh chicken breast grilled to perfection on our house-made bun with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and creamy onion garlic mayonnaise.
10.99
PULLED PORK SANDWICH
10 hour hickory smoked pork shoulder, housemade rub and bbq sauce, fresh slaw, pickles, all placed on a house-made bun.
11.99
BLACKENED MAHI MAHI SANDWICH
Dusted in Cajun seasonings and blackened on a cast iron skillet. Served with ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, red onion, pickles and creamy onion garlic sauce.
15.99
FISH TACOS
White corn tortillas, fi sh tenderloins, crisp red cabbage, fresh lime and cilantro roasted corn pico de gallo, topped with a creamy and tangy sauce.
12.99
Upgrade to Mahi Mahi for 3.99.
BLACKENED SHRIMP TACOS
White corn tortillas, blackened shrimp, crisp red cabbage, fresh lime and cilantro roasted corn pico de gallo, topped with a creamy and tangy sauce.
13.49
PULLED PORK STREET TACOS
Pulled pork, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, crispy fried jalapenos, shredded cheddar cheese, house made creamy onion garlic sauce.
12.98
Add Any of these Toppings to Your Burger or Sandwich
CHEDDAR CHEESE
.99
AMERICAN CHEESE
.99
MONTEREY JACK CHEESE
.99
SWISS CHEESE
.99
AVOCADO
.99
BACON
1.49
GRILLED ONIONS
.50
GRILLED MUSHROOMS
.99
JALAPEÑOS
.50
PICO DE GALLO
.50
Fried Seafood
All fried entrées are served with French fries and cole slaw. Substitute a baked potato for French fries for $2.50; no other substitutions, please. Add a dinner salad for $3.99.salad for $3.99.
GULF OF MEXICO FRIED SHRIMP
(7) 15.99 | (12) 19.99
STUFFED GULF SHRIMP
(5) 17.99
MISSISSIPPI CATFISH FILETS
14.99
GULF OF MEXICO SHRIMP & CATFISH
15.99
FRIED OYSTERS
19.99
FRIED OYSTERS AND SHRIMP
20.99
BLUE CRAB CAKES
(2) $17.99
FRIED GULF CRAB CAKES AND SHRIMP
19.99
FRIED CRAWFISH TAILS
14.99
FRIED CHICKEN TENDERLOINS
12.99
GULF OF MEXICO SHRIMP & CHICKEN TENDERLOINS
16.99
DELUXE SEAFOOD PLATTER
Shrimp, oysters, stuffed shrimp, crab and shrimp stuffing balls, shrimp peques and a catfish fillet.
25.99
Seafood Specialties
Add a dinner salad for $3.99. Substitute a baked potato for any side for $2.50.
SHRIMP PEQUES
A classic shrimp brochette with a twist. Bacon-wrapped premium Gulf shrimp stuffed with Monterey jack cheese, jalapeño and bread crumbs, then drizzled with a chipotle-molasses sauce. Served on Creole rice with cheesy potatoes.
18.99
PASTA GAIDO
Fettuccini Alfredo with grilled lemon-butter shrimp, garlic, white wine sauce, sautéed mushrooms and scallions.
16.99
Substitute chicken 14.99
GULF OF MEXICO GRILLED SHRIMP
10 butterflied shrimp basted with our lemon-garlic butter. Served with Creole rice and grilled vegetables.
18.99
NICK’S SHRIMP PLATTER
5 grilled shrimp, 5 fried shrimp, 1 stuffed shrimp and 1 shrimp peques. Served with Creole rice and grilled vegetables.
21.99
TEQUILA LIME TILAPIA
Grilled tilapia topped with shrimp, lump crab, avocado, juicy grilled tomatoes, caramelized onions, topped with a smooth tequila-lime butter sauce. Served with Creole rice and grilled vegetables.
20.99
TEXAS REDFISH PONCHARTRAIN
Pan sautéed redfi sh topped with 4 grilled shrimp, mushrooms, green onion, mild green peppers, and finished with Cajun seasoning and a white wine garlic cream sauce. Served with Creole rice and fresh green beans.
24.99
MANGO MAHI MAHI
Grilled Mahi-Mahi topped with fresh mango pico de gallo and avocado, then finished with a light butter sauce. Served with Creole rice and a vegetable medley.
21.99
Nick’s Fish Selections
All fish are served with Creole rice and grilled vegetables. Add a dinner salad for $3.99. Substitute a baked potato for $2.50. Available Grilled, Blackened, Fried, or “Michael.”
NORTHERN ATLANTIC SALMON
19.99
GULF MAHI-MAHI
19.99
TEXAS REDFISH
20.99
YELLOWFIN TUNA
Recommended seared only.
19.99
GULF SNAPPER
23.99
Add A Topping
SHRIMP NICK
Shrimp sautéed with avocado, lime, peppers and cilantro cream sauce.
5.99
CREAMY CRAWFISH
Crawfish tails sautéed in a white wine cheese sauce
5.99
BUTTERED SHRIMP
Shrimp sautéed in butter.
5.99
Steak & Chicken
Add a dinner salad for $3.99.
10 OZ. GRILLED TOP SIRLOIN
Grilled to perfection and served with cheesy potatoes or a baked potato.
18.99
14 OZ. GRILLED RIBEYE
Grilled to perfection and served with cheesy potatoes or a baked potato.
22.99
LEMON-GARLIC, BUTTER-BASTED GRILLED CHICKEN
Served on a bed of Creole rice with grilled vegetables.
12.99
SURF AND TURF
10 oz. sirloin and grilled shrimp basted with our lemon-garlic butter. Choice of cheesy potatoes or a baked potato.
22.99
NICK’S CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
Tenderized in house, breaded in our seasoned flour, topped with our cream gravy and served with cheesy potatoes.
13.99
Sides
GRILLED VEGETABLES
2.99
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
2.50
MAC & CHEESE
3.99
FRENCH FRIES
2.99
BAKED POTATO
3.95 | sub for 2.50
COLE SLAW
1.99
CHIPS
2.50
ONION RINGS
3.99
CREOLE RICE
1.99
Desserts
MILK SHAKES
Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cappuccino, hazelnut or amaretto.
4.95
NICK’S FAVORITE FRIED OREOS
Funnel cake-battered Oreos fried and served with double chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream.
6.99
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
6.99
PAULIE GAIDO’S CRUSTLESS PECAN PIE
Using his grandmother’s century old recipe as inspiration, Paulie created this masterpiece and decided to eliminate the traditional dough crust — which only provided more space for delicious, oven-toasted Texas pecans. Served with vanilla ice cream.
7.99
WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE
Baked with chocolate chips inside until melted, topped with vanilla ice cream and finished with a double chocolate sauce.
6.49
CINNAMON SUGAR BREAD PUDDING
Baked, then seared in brown sugar and finished with a bourbon caramel and chilled vanilla sauce.
6.99