Nick's Seafood Pavilion

This is NOT a review, just an update. The original Nick's Seafood Pavillion closed after hurricane Isabel in September of 2004. York County has redeveloped the whole block into a wonderful groups of shops and two food establishments in a park-like setting. There is one restaurant called Nick's Riverwalk Landing, it is a wonderful place to dine, but does not serve any of the old Nick's menu items. Another Yorktown stalwart however, The Duke of York Hotel is now serving most of the old Nick's menu and thier River Room Restaurant. The long -time manager/chef mentioned in some of the reviews is Jimmy Krikales and he is now the dinner chef at the Duke of York. This new option, along with the aforementioned Riverwalk Landing, the Yorktown Pub, The Carrot Tree, Waterstreet Landing and of course Ben and Jerry's fabulous ice cream make Yorktown a complete dining destination. After dinner (or lunch or even breakfast at the hotel) take a relaxing stroll along t ... more

This is NOT a review, just an update. The original Nick's Seafood Pavillion closed after hurricane Isabel in September of 2004. York County has redeveloped the whole block into a wonderful groups of shops and two food establishments in a park-like setting. There is one restaurant called Nick's Riverwalk Landing, it is a wonderful place to dine, but does not serve any of the old Nick's menu items. Another Yorktown stalwart however, The Duke of York Hotel is now serving most of the old Nick's menu and thier River Room Restaurant. The long -time manager/chef mentioned in some of the reviews is Jimmy Krikales and he is now the dinner chef at the Duke of York. This new option, along with the aforementioned Riverwalk Landing, the Yorktown Pub, The Carrot Tree, Waterstreet Landing and of course Ben and Jerry's fabulous ice cream make Yorktown a complete dining destination. After dinner (or lunch or even breakfast at the hotel) take a relaxing stroll along the river. less

I have been to Nick's Seafood Pavilion many times over the years beginning in the early 60's. The last time I went there before last Friday, April 20, to celebrate my lady friend's birthday was probably in 1988 or 1989. On that occasion nearly twelve years ago I ordered the Seafood Shish cabob. It was excellent. When I took my lady friend last Friday, I ordered the same item on the menu. She ordered the fried Shrimp. We both enjoyed the classic Nick's salad with their vinegar and oil dressing. The salad was simple, but, delicious. Then came the entree. Mine was delicious. It was just like I remembered years earlier. She commented that hers was good, too. She ordered pie for dessert and I ordered Baked Alaska. Again, mine was great! Although Nick and his wife have both passed away, another gentleman whose name escapes me has been with Nick's for 57 years is still there. The Nick's Seafood Pavilion tradition lives on!!! more

I have been to Nick's Seafood Pavilion many times over the years beginning in the early 60's. The last time I went there before last Friday, April 20, to celebrate my lady friend's birthday was probably in 1988 or 1989. On that occasion nearly twelve years ago I ordered the Seafood Shish cabob. It was excellent.
When I took my lady friend last Friday, I ordered the same item on the menu. She ordered the fried Shrimp. We both enjoyed the classic Nick's salad with their vinegar and oil dressing. The salad was simple, but, delicious.
Then came the entree. Mine was delicious. It was just like I remembered years earlier. She commented that hers was good, too.
She ordered pie for dessert and I ordered Baked Alaska. Again, mine was great!
Although Nick and his wife have both passed away, another gentleman whose name escapes me has been with Nick's for 57 years is still there.
The Nick's Seafood Pavilion tradition lives on!!! less

I grew up going to Yorktown every summer from my home in Baltimore. Visiting the restaurant over the course of 21 years I can say there is no place better on the East Coast of the United States for the most consistent and best tasting seafood. Despite the death of the founding proprietor Mary Mathews about two years ago, the restaurant run by the same man who managed it as far back as 15 years ago, does the same fabulous job of preparing the finest entrees and serving excellent size portions. Having been in operation over 45 years the place is a Yorktown landmark. The atmosphere takes you back to what fine dining use to be in the 1960's. Large original paintings, beautiful crystal chandeliers, and ancient statues decorate the three room establishment offering an aura of a distant past. The place is full of history. Must tries include: The Broiled Lobster tail, the creamy Crab meat Au Gratin, Seafood Shiskabob, Shrimp Givetsi, & the Lobster Dien Bien ... all ho ... more

I grew up going to Yorktown every summer from my home in Baltimore. Visiting the restaurant over the course of 21 years I can say there is no place better on the East Coast of the United States for the most consistent and best tasting seafood. Despite the death of the founding proprietor Mary Mathews about two years ago, the restaurant run by the same man who managed it as far back as 15 years ago, does the same fabulous job of preparing the finest entrees and serving excellent size portions. Having been in operation over 45 years the place is a Yorktown landmark. The atmosphere takes you back to what fine dining use to be in the 1960's. Large original paintings, beautiful crystal chandeliers, and ancient statues decorate the three room establishment offering an aura of a distant past. The place is full of history. Must tries include: The Broiled Lobster tail, the creamy Crab meat Au Gratin, Seafood Shiskabob, Shrimp Givetsi, & the Lobster Dien Bien ... all house specialties. Also if you love fish try the whole Flounder or Red Snapper. In one word superb! It doesn't just end there. All their desserts (as well as their bread) are made on premises. There is not place like it in America and I still go back every summer, not to visit Yorktown or relax in Williamsburg, but to eat at Nick's Seafood Pavilion. It really is that good. Honest. It is the must try restaurant of Virginia. less