Nick's Roast Beef Bar & Grille Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Nick's Roast Beef Bar & Grille, a quintessential Philadelphia dive bar where bold flavors and hearty sandwiches take center stage. Located at 16 S 2nd St, this local gem is renowned for its signature roast beef sandwich, perfectly paired with sharp provolone and savory sautéed spinach.
The menu offers a delightful variety of options: try the Ahi Tuna Tacos or the Breakfast Cheesesteak, a unique twist topped with crispy fried eggs. For starters, don't miss the homemade mozzarella sticks or the crispy, well-seasoned chicken wings, which deliver that essential crunch.
As you soak in the laid-back atmosphere, enjoy strong drinks and warm hospitality from the bartenders. From karaoke nights to game days, Nick’s promises an unforgettable dining experience that keeps patrons returning for more.
Appetizers
French Fries
Fried potatoes.
Fried Pickles
Sriracha mayo
Onion Rings
Beer battered with Sriracha mayo.
Chicken Wings
Mild, hot, old bay, hot and honey, garlic Parmesan, or BBQ.
Roast Beef Bisitro Sliders
2 sliders, frizzled onions, jalapenos, cheddar, and rolls.
Meatballs
Homemade with marinara Parmesan.
Stuffed Italian Longhots
Sharp provolone and prosciutto.
Mozzarella Sticks
Marinara dipping sauce.
Chicken Fingers
Honey mustard or Nick's BBQ sauce.
Nachos
Piled high with all the fixings. Add chicken or pulled pork for an additional charge.
Buffalo Shrimp
With our Buffalo sauce.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Applewood bacon, cherry pepper aioli.
Hummus & Pita
Along with assorted veggies.
Italian Egg Rolls
With marinara.
French Onion Soup
Homemade with croutons, provolone, and Swiss.
Garden Salad
Greens, garden veggies, and dressing.
Caesar Salad
Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.
Hanger Steak Salad
Cajun Chicken Salad
With crumbled blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.
Chef Salad
Greens with Swiss, turkey, and roast beef.
The Nina
Crispy chicken, shredded cheese , bacon
Soups & Greens
Additional Sandwiches
Roast Beef Sandwich
Roasted low and slow with horseradish, hot peppers, au jus on the side. Add provolone for an additional charge.
Roasted Pork Sandwich
Roasted low and slow with horseradish, hot peppers, au jus on the side. Add provolone for an additional charge.
Italian
Roast beef, pork, or chicken with sauteed spinach, and sharp provolone.
Big Bistro Beef
Frizzled onions, jalapenos, and cheddar.
Meatball Parmesan
Marinara and provolone.
Grilled Reuben
Corned beef or turkey, sauerkaut, Swiss cheese, and marble rye.
Grilled Rachel
Corned beef or turkey, sauerkaut, Swiss cheese, and marble rye.
Grilled Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Sriracha mayo lettuce, and tomato.
Breakfast Cheesesteak
Crumbled bacon topped with 2 fresh fried eggs.
Ahi Tuna Tacos
Chicken Tacos
Cheesesteak Tacos
French Beef
Caramelized onions, sharp provolone with French onion jus.
Sausage & Peppers
With marinara and provolone.
Thanksgiving All Year Long
House baked turkey stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce.
Ian's Fried Chicken Sandwich
Cajun mayo, pickles, and lettuce.
Turkey Club
Choice of bread.
Cajun Chicken Club
Choice of bread.
Philly Cheesesteak
Provolone, American or wiz.
Chicken cheesesteak
Provolone, American or wiz.
Special Steak
Pepperoni, mushrooms, fried onions, peppers, cheese, and marinara.
Hot Open Face
Roast beef, turkey or pork with mashed potatoes or fries.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
1 pig. Rubbed, smoked and pulled, jalapeno slaw, roll.
Pulled Pork 2 Pig Sandwich
A 1 pig with split pork sausage added.
Pulled Pork 3 Pig Sandwich
This is a 2 pig with 3 bacon strips added.
St. Louis BBQ Spare Ribs
With choice of 2 sides.
Combo Plate
1/2 rack ribs, pulled pork, with choice of 2 sides.
Nick's Chicken Wings
Rubbed, smoked, fried and seasoned with Nick's rub.
From the Smoker
Ground Bacon Burgers
Classic Bacon Burger
On a brioche.
Southwest Bacon Burger
Pepper Jack cheese, salsa, jalapenos, and fried pickle.
South Philly Bacon Burger
Sharp provolone, longhots.
Pub Burger
Ground bacon burger, smoked gouda, Cajun bacon, pickled red onion
Applewood Bacon Burger
Cheddar cheese, Applewood bacon, and apple onion jam.
Cowboy Bacon Burger
Pepper Jack Cheese, Nick's BBQ sauce, and onion ring.
Breakfast Bacon Burger
American cheese, fresh fried egg.
Beef Burger
Lettuce and tomato on all burgers.
Turkey Burger
Lettuce and tomato on all burgers.
Veggie Burger
Lettuce and tomato on all burgers.
Salmon Burger
Caper aioli