Hidden gem on the water in a boat storage yard. We went for brunch Food was fresh and well prepared staff was pleasant, attentive and well informed. I travel with a vegan and a vegetarian this place was perfect for us lots of options for all. The layered dip had just the right amount of heat with great flavor highly recommend sharing this dish to start Avocado toast was brought to another level with a pesto base under the avocado and tomato’s with a balsamic drizzle on top. Cali burrito has the fries inside tasty and unexpected. Lobster roll perfectly grilled bun heaped with fresh lobster meat they happily substituted broccolini for the fries that usually come with it. Looking forward to returning and trying the outdoor dining area looks great was a bit cold and dreary outsideVegetarian options: Great vegetarian and vegan selections the layered dip is a must try. Everything was super fresh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J V
One of the best in Branford!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Street Corn GF, Chips and Guacamole V GF, Burger, Lobster, Avocado Toast, Lobster Street Corn, Fish and Chips, Crispy Cod Tacos, Moules Frites GF, Mahi Mahi Tacos GF
Nathan Sage
Their vegan options are plentiful, and every dish we had was delicious. We had the Vegan crab cakes, and the Vegan layer dip. The previous time we had the Vegan burger and Vegan tacos, which were delicious also. Staff are courteous and attentive. The view from the restaurant is nice, and the decor/atmosphere is spot on! Highly recommend!Vegetarian options: Great vegan selection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
karen calhoun
Can highly recommend the clam chowder. The fish sandwich was too die for!
Sharon K
We came on Saturday late night and it's pretty quiet. We ordered the special starter with prawns and pesto, it's pretty good but too salty. Then we had ahi tuna wrap and lobster roll. Lobster roll was full of meat and very juicy. The bun was soft. Very tasty. Tuna wrap was also delicious and fresh. Portions are big, came with portion of regular chips or sweet potato chips. Service was great and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll
Amy Rae Sutherland
Love Nellie's! Amazing drinks, great food with incredible water views!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
margo henry
Nellie Green’s is fantastic! Brian, our server was friendly, service great! The atmosphere inviting, the cocktail(kiki) delicious! Prices reasonable. Best of all, the street corn, lobster appetizer & lemon mascarpone w/ chocolate & berry sauce. Can’t wait to go for brunch on Sunday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Street Corn
Cheryl Muldoon
Great place to dine with mixed dietary preferences. Love the vegan options! We’ve had every vegan dish they serve and they’re all amazing. My personal favorites are the vegan layer dip and the vegan burger.Vegetarian options: Several vegetarian options, many of which are vegan.Dietary restrictions: Menu clearly indicates gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Burger
Oliver Becker
Hidden Gem! Great atmosphere inside and out with great cocktails, and delicious food. The staff was superb and made us feel at home. Can’t wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allyson Anatra
Service was fantastic and staff was warm and accommodating. I highly recommend the Kiki drink. It was delicious and made with all fresh ingredients. There are also numerous vegan options, which was delightful!! Highly recommend :)Vegetarian options: Accommodates vegan and vegetarians with ~5 different dishes.
Hidden gem with awesome cocktails. Sat at the bar and ate a couple apps and many fantastic cocktails made by Alanna. We had the tuna tar tar which reminded me a lot of cowboy caviar with tuna thrown in. I wasn’t a fan of the calamari but I was a big fan of the friendly bartender who was great at mixing wonderful cocktails. We basically tried every cocktail on the menu and even the espresso martini which I don’t believe was on the menu. Definitely returning for a proper meal here.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jane Winkler
Nellie's was a sbodt distance from a brewery we were interested in. Great food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ken Nierenberg (Kenny)
We will be coming back over and over. Overlooking the river, watching the boats, and perfect service and food. Great Job!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T S
Food was delicious and the menu was right up my alley, so many good options it was hard to decide. They have the best cocktails with all fresh hand squeezed juices. Staff was friendly and attentive from start to finish. You can’t beat being waterfront on a patio! We sat at a table on the patio but they have an indoor and outdoor bar as well! The vibe was great, prices were very reasonable, can’t wait to come back, hidden gem for sure!Vegetarian options: Tons of Vegan and Vegetarian options and some regular items can be altered to make vegan/vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Buttered Lobster Roll, Lobster Street Corn, Calamari, Crispy Cod Tacos, Mahi Mahi Tacos GF
Emily Murphy
Really great find! Great food and drinks, lovely atmosphere, and just enough off the beaten path that it wasn't too crowded. Will definitely go back again
Hidden gem on the water in a boat storage yard. We went for brunch Food was fresh and well prepared staff was pleasant, attentive and well informed. I travel with a vegan and a vegetarian this place was perfect for us lots of options for all. The layered dip had just the right amount of heat with great flavor highly recommend sharing this dish to start Avocado toast was brought to another level with a pesto base under the avocado and tomato’s with a balsamic drizzle on top. Cali burrito has the fries inside tasty and unexpected. Lobster roll perfectly grilled bun heaped with fresh lobster meat they happily substituted broccolini for the fries that usually come with it. Looking forward to returning and trying the outdoor dining area looks great was a bit cold and dreary outsideVegetarian options: Great vegetarian and vegan selections the layered dip is a must try. Everything was super fresh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best in Branford!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Street Corn GF, Chips and Guacamole V GF, Burger, Lobster, Avocado Toast, Lobster Street Corn, Fish and Chips, Crispy Cod Tacos, Moules Frites GF, Mahi Mahi Tacos GF
Their vegan options are plentiful, and every dish we had was delicious. We had the Vegan crab cakes, and the Vegan layer dip. The previous time we had the Vegan burger and Vegan tacos, which were delicious also. Staff are courteous and attentive. The view from the restaurant is nice, and the decor/atmosphere is spot on! Highly recommend!Vegetarian options: Great vegan selection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Can highly recommend the clam chowder. The fish sandwich was too die for!
We came on Saturday late night and it's pretty quiet. We ordered the special starter with prawns and pesto, it's pretty good but too salty. Then we had ahi tuna wrap and lobster roll. Lobster roll was full of meat and very juicy. The bun was soft. Very tasty. Tuna wrap was also delicious and fresh. Portions are big, came with portion of regular chips or sweet potato chips. Service was great and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll
Love Nellie's! Amazing drinks, great food with incredible water views!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nellie Green’s is fantastic! Brian, our server was friendly, service great! The atmosphere inviting, the cocktail(kiki) delicious! Prices reasonable. Best of all, the street corn, lobster appetizer & lemon mascarpone w/ chocolate & berry sauce. Can’t wait to go for brunch on Sunday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Street Corn
Great place to dine with mixed dietary preferences. Love the vegan options! We’ve had every vegan dish they serve and they’re all amazing. My personal favorites are the vegan layer dip and the vegan burger.Vegetarian options: Several vegetarian options, many of which are vegan.Dietary restrictions: Menu clearly indicates gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan Burger
Hidden Gem! Great atmosphere inside and out with great cocktails, and delicious food. The staff was superb and made us feel at home. Can’t wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was fantastic and staff was warm and accommodating. I highly recommend the Kiki drink. It was delicious and made with all fresh ingredients. There are also numerous vegan options, which was delightful!! Highly recommend :)Vegetarian options: Accommodates vegan and vegetarians with ~5 different dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Hidden gem with awesome cocktails. Sat at the bar and ate a couple apps and many fantastic cocktails made by Alanna. We had the tuna tar tar which reminded me a lot of cowboy caviar with tuna thrown in. I wasn’t a fan of the calamari but I was a big fan of the friendly bartender who was great at mixing wonderful cocktails. We basically tried every cocktail on the menu and even the espresso martini which I don’t believe was on the menu. Definitely returning for a proper meal here.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nellie's was a sbodt distance from a brewery we were interested in. Great food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We will be coming back over and over. Overlooking the river, watching the boats, and perfect service and food. Great Job!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was delicious and the menu was right up my alley, so many good options it was hard to decide. They have the best cocktails with all fresh hand squeezed juices. Staff was friendly and attentive from start to finish. You can’t beat being waterfront on a patio! We sat at a table on the patio but they have an indoor and outdoor bar as well! The vibe was great, prices were very reasonable, can’t wait to come back, hidden gem for sure!Vegetarian options: Tons of Vegan and Vegetarian options and some regular items can be altered to make vegan/vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Buttered Lobster Roll, Lobster Street Corn, Calamari, Crispy Cod Tacos, Mahi Mahi Tacos GF
Really great find! Great food and drinks, lovely atmosphere, and just enough off the beaten path that it wasn't too crowded. Will definitely go back again