Nicks Steak and Taphouse

I've been to Nick's (Waxhaw) three times now, and I have waited this long to write a review on purpose. First impressions are sometimes deceiving, and I believe this is the case with Nick's. This is not to say all the problems are fixed, but they are definitely making improvements.

First, the food has never been a let down. Is there room for improvement? Well, in some areas the portions could be better, but the quality has always been good. I've had a burger, wings, ribs and macaroni and cheese in my three visits, and they were all very good.

However, service is the area where there has always been a problem, not the food. I will say that the service was very good the last two times I have been there. If you're going for dinner, ask for Natalie, she was an EXCELLENT server. Bar service was a little slow, but our food came out fast and was hot. Natalie's attention to detail was very good. So long as we get her again, I would have no issues with eating at Nick's.   Since I am not completely convinced service has been fixed completely, there's a one star deduction there.

The only other issue I have with Nick's is the staff's confusion on the (admittedly large number of) specials. They're rarely rang up correctly, but they have always honored them after the mistake was made. This confusion shows a lack of training, so hopefully this gets remedied, but their specials are fantastic. Lack of training/organization hurts the experience, so there's another start off there.

I wouldn't be scared away of Nick's, it's a solid place that needs some tweaking. It's not up to par with some of the other fantastic restaurants in Waxhaw (not sure what Justin V is talking about), but there is definite potential.

P.S.: Watch out for the leaky AC vents, we had to move twice because of them.

Check them out, it's worth a shot, and is certainly not a 1 star establishment as a whole.

Unbelievably bad service.  I would imagine this place will be out of business by the end of the year,  but the restaurant scene in Waxhaw is so bad, who knows.

Food was decent,  even though the firecracker shrimp is five tiny shrimp...not good for a family.

Grill your own steaks at home...you will be better off!

I was really disappointed in this particular Nick's.  The reviews of the Charlotte location are much better.

I sat at the bar and it took the bartenders too long for everything...to notice me, to take my drink order, to bring me my receipt, etc.  It appeared that was par for the course with those around me too.  The folks to my right didn't get their salad before their entrees came out.  The ones to the left had to ask for their check so they could leave.  

Since I was by myself, the manager said he'd buy me a beer if I would change seats to accommodate a couple.  No problem.  When he couldn't flag down any of the bartenders to let them know to comp my drink, I guess he forgot because guess what was on my bill?

As far as the food, I ordered a medium well burger and the mac n cheese.  The burger came out medium rare.

Think I'll stick to the Charlotte restaurant.  Not worth the drive...