Storied, old-fashioned joint with folksy decor & hefty American meals for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Hours
| Friday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1819 Freedom Blvd, Freedom, CA 95019
Phone: (831) 724-2600
Website: https://woodennickelbargrill.shop/
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Reviews
Christine Nguyen
The best bar food you will ever have.
This. Place. Is. Awesome!!!!
This somewhat dive-y, yet excellent place was packed on a rainy Friday night. We put our name in, but luckily found seats at the bar. What made the night awesome were the PEOPLE and the FOOD.
So I’m on a couple personal food missions:
1. Try all 100+ ice cream flavors at Marianne’s. I even started a spreadsheet.
2. If clam chowder is on the menu in Santa Cruz County, order it.
The clam chowder wasn’t thick, white, and creamy. It reminded me of the kind of clam chowder my aunt, or true New Englanders, would make, with a clearer broth. It tasted a lot more gourmet than its surroundings. And the bread it came with was phenomenal.
For dinner, I splurged on the onion rings (they came out piping hot!) and the Nickel burger. My hubby got the red snapper verde which came with a side of pasta and he licked his plates clean.
The Nickel burger is definitely one of the best burgers in the Bay Area. The bread was nice and chewy, the meat was well-seasoned, and it came overflowing with cheese, mushrooms, bacon, avocado, and SPROUTS (which really made the sandwich). It was just perfectly made and built. The burger came with fries, coleslaw, and a yummy, homemade piece of chocolate cake. I was in love! (They also make a killer club sandwich with homemade roasted turkey, spaghetti and amazeballs meatballs on Wednesdays, and the most affordable ribeye in town!)
The regulars welcomed us with open arms and were so kind, cool, and nice. We ended up chatting the whole night. My skinny margaritas were well made (they have a STOCKED bar), they have little bottles of champagne (yes!), and the bartender, Chuy, was friendly and funny.
Come for the food, stay for the people!
… moreThis. Place. Is. Awesome!!!!
This somewhat dive-y, yet excellent place was packed on a rainy Friday night. We put our name in, but luckily found seats at the bar. What made the night awesome were the PEOPLE and the FOOD.
So I’m on a couple personal food missions:
1. Try all 100+ ice cream flavors at Marianne’s. I even started a spreadsheet.
2. If clam chowder is on the menu in Santa Cruz County, order it.
The clam chowder wasn’t thick, white, and creamy. It reminded me of the kind of clam chowder my aunt, or true New Englanders, would make, with a clearer broth. It tasted a lot more gourmet than its surroundings. And the bread it came with was phenomenal.
For dinner, I splurged on the onion rings (they came out piping hot!) and the Nickel burger. My hubby got the red snapper verde which came with a side of pasta and he licked his plates clean.
The Nickel burger is definitely one of the best burgers in the Bay Area. The bread was nice and chewy, the meat was well-seasoned, and it came overflowing with cheese, mushrooms, bacon, avocado, and SPROUTS (which really made the sandwich). It was just perfectly made and built. The burger came with fries, coleslaw, and a yummy, homemade piece of chocolate cake. I was in love! (They also make a killer club sandwich with homemade roasted turkey, spaghetti and amazeballs meatballs on Wednesdays, and the most affordable ribeye in town!)
The regulars welcomed us with open arms and were so kind, cool, and nice. We ended up chatting the whole night. My skinny margaritas were well made (they have a STOCKED bar), they have little bottles of champagne (yes!), and the bartender, Chuy, was friendly and funny.
Come for the food, stay for the people!
Jessica De La Rosa
Everything I’ve ever ordered here was delicious. I’m new to the area and have gone here plenty of times
They were recommended to me by the good people at Cowboys Dinner. Both very fine establishments with great people working for them. Way to go!!!!
… moreThey were recommended to me by the good people at Cowboys Dinner. Both very fine establishments with great people working for them. Way to go!!!!
Pachee Thao
This is a hidden gem. This restaurant has a great welcoming environment. My boyfriend and I ordered the rib eye steak meal. Our steaks were cooked perfectly. The food and service were excellent. We shall me coming back to this place again when we head this way.
… moreChristina Perry
Well can you believe it. There’s actually some place in watsonville that you can go to to get a steak and baked potato. Had the new york strip and baked potato. Steak cooked to perfection. All the trimmings wer
… moreEd R
Food was great and server was nice. I think they were understaffed. A few loud people made it noisier than it needed to be. That said, fish and chips was great, coleslaw was amazing, I’d definitely go back and recommend the place
… moreEdward LeVeque
I had the french dip sandwich. Wife had the fish and chips. Both were delicious and the portions were ample. Both plates were around $20. The atmosphere can be a little loud sometimes but they have a room separate from the bar area which is a little quieter.
… moreChristopher Reed
Great bar & grill with delicious food and a fun atmosphere. The staff were friendly, the drinks were good, and the grill items were cooked perfectly. A great place to relax and enjoy a night out!
… moreBrimdi
Best burger in Watsonville. I had the Nickel burger, very large, fresh, avocado. Nice fries. The coleslaw had a hint of pineapple, nice touch. My wife had the fried fish and prawns, generous portions, tasty. The place has a pleasant old timey vibe with interesting wall and ceiling artifacts. Pleasant and attentive server.
… morejlt_productions
Opened since 1978 (my birth year)
A Watsonville OG establishment that has withstood the hands of time. Can’t find a dive bar like this anymore. Food is as delicious as ever
… moreA Watsonville OG establishment that has withstood the hands of time. Can’t find a dive bar like this anymore. Food is as delicious as ever
Claudia Caldwell
The food is not the quality it once was, I had not been here for over 5 years and was disappointed to say the least. My chicken sandwich had a super thin piece of chicken no more.than 3 ounces, a super small portion of fries not worth the almost $20. The service was far from perfect. Sad things change.
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