This place is a gem! Great menu, really good atmosphere and excellent wait staff. Drinks and menu items are all very unique and well thought out. QC fine dining staple.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen VanOpdorp
Heads up.. new menu its not good. Paying $32.00 dollars just for a piece of salmon..bunch of fancy words like you get more food..nope just salmon..
Robin Naeger
Just passing through Davenport and so glad we picked this place to have dinner! We thoroughly enjoyed the crab beignets and garlic kale salad. The salmon was atrocious Atrociously delicious! And the CauliflowerTiki so so satisfying! The Pinot was the perfect pairing! Staff was excellent! Menu online is an updated so don’t look at posts over a month to pick?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michele Carstens
Food was terrible. We were a party of 7 and the only thing ordered that was decent was the burger. All 7 of us said we'd never go there again.
Kathy Yoke
The wait staff was exceptional, especially the young woman who granted every request, saying "I've got you"! The Pear and Beet salad had crispy kale that was a surprise burst of flavor. Cauliflower Tikka Masala was new to me and very good! Carrot Cake extraordinaire was an unexpected treat! A great cup of decaf! Thank you for a lovely experience!
Vegetarian options: The Cauliflower Tikka Masala and Pear and Beet salad were very good
Parking: More parking available now on street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy and Ted Graff
We had dinner here last night and really enjoyed it. We highly recommend the crab beignets and the halibut. Our service was great. We look forward to going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Popp
The waitress helped with our appetizer selection and it was Amazing. Unfortunately it was the only thing we were impressed with. We were extremely disappointed with the quality of the entree. Basic things like seasoning were missed on meats. 1 of 3 meats were seasoned properly. This should not be an issue at the price point of the restaurant/food. The sauce for the Ribeye was appalling. I don't know if this was just an "off night" for the kitchen. Sadly, I don't like to gamble at the prices they charge. We won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Elijah Hughes
A great place, beautiful decor, good starters and mains, great staff who are interested and attentive. I had probably the best negroni sbagliato I've tasted (not a drink on their list, but one which I like, so often ask for when I'm dining out).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Melissa hilburn
Amazing food, great atmosphere, and the best staff. The food is always perfect and they have awesome patio space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Howard
Amazing food, service and decor. Truly amazing place for a great meal. Better than any other fine dining in the Quad Cities. If you torn between places just come here. Started off with the Crab Beignets. Just light enough but carry full flavor and buttery taste that is pleasantly surprising. Followed with a perfectly cooked Filet Mignon and NY strip. We splurged a bit and ordered the Sunflower Scallops as well. They were perfectly cooked. The sides of risotto, asparagus and carrots for the dishes balanced out the dishes perfectly. For dessert the Pecan Butter Ice Cream was the perfect finish. Had an Old Fashion which was prepared correctly that had a nice flavor with a smooth finish. It was 10/10 all the way around.
It was our first time at Half Nelson and we were BEYOND impressed. Everything we had was incredible, from the super friendly staff to the food & drinks. 10/10 recommend. We WILL be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
emily gordon
Half Nelson is one of our very favorites. The staff are AMAZING; attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. The space is gorgeous and the food is all great. Current favorites include the fried new potatoes, the halibut and the scallops. However, we have tried almost everything and love it all. Great cocktails, lovely wine selection, and most importantly - leave plenty of room for the pecan ice cream.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AMA
Server was wonderful and very accommodating. Food was interesting but not fully meeting that high mark. There was too much sauce on every plate.. our steaks and duck/chicken were swimming, which wasn't great as two of the sauces tasted really funky and it would have been nice to eat the protein with and without the sauce. Cauliflower steak was yummy. Very noisy and the place was half full....difficult to hold a conversion with anyone hard of hearing. Only four items were available on the menu.. everything else was sold out. Atmosphere was fine, but wasn't cohesive. Someone tried but wasn't very good at interior design. I'll try something else the next time I visit the QC area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
David Stotts
Half Nelson in downtown Davenport is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the menu offers a delightful range of creative dishes. The steaks, seafood, and vegetarian options are all top-notch, made with locally sourced ingredients. The craft cocktails are inventive and refreshing. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, ensuring a fantastic dining experience. Whether for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, Half Nelson is a must-visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brad Grimm
One of our favorite 'foodie' interesting spots. The menu stretches you a bit, but I've never regretted an order. The decor is on point, cocktails solid, however I've felt a bit bummed with some of the staff. Always feels like we're a bit of an inconvenience when we come in and ask for a table. All in all, you should definitely give it a go if you want something unique in the quad cities. Also, pop next door for a local mead.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Flatbread, Bahn MI with Fries, Crab Beignets, Steak Fries, Bucktown Burger
This place is a gem! Great menu, really good atmosphere and excellent wait staff. Drinks and menu items are all very unique and well thought out. QC fine dining staple.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heads up.. new menu its not good.
Paying $32.00 dollars just for a piece of salmon..bunch of fancy words like you get more food..nope just salmon..
Just passing through Davenport and so glad we picked this place to have dinner! We thoroughly enjoyed the crab beignets and garlic kale salad. The salmon was atrocious
Atrociously delicious! And the CauliflowerTiki so so satisfying! The Pinot was the perfect pairing! Staff was excellent!
Menu online is an updated so don’t look at posts over a month to pick?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was terrible. We were a party of 7 and the only thing ordered that was decent was the burger. All 7 of us said we'd never go there again.
The wait staff was exceptional, especially the young woman who granted every request, saying "I've got you"! The Pear and Beet salad had crispy kale that was a surprise burst of flavor. Cauliflower Tikka Masala was new to me and very good! Carrot Cake extraordinaire was an unexpected treat! A great cup of decaf! Thank you for a lovely experience!
Vegetarian options: The Cauliflower Tikka Masala and Pear and Beet salad were very good
Parking: More parking available now on street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had dinner here last night and really enjoyed it. We highly recommend the crab beignets and the halibut. Our service was great. We look forward to going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The waitress helped with our appetizer selection and it was Amazing. Unfortunately it was the only thing we were impressed with. We were extremely disappointed with the quality of the entree. Basic things like seasoning were missed on meats. 1 of 3 meats were seasoned properly. This should not be an issue at the price point of the restaurant/food. The sauce for the Ribeye was appalling.
I don't know if this was just an "off night" for the kitchen. Sadly, I don't like to gamble at the prices they charge. We won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
A great place, beautiful decor, good starters and mains, great staff who are interested and attentive. I had probably the best negroni sbagliato I've tasted (not a drink on their list, but one which I like, so often ask for when I'm dining out).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amazing food, great atmosphere, and the best staff. The food is always perfect and they have awesome patio space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, service and decor. Truly amazing place for a great meal. Better than any other fine dining in the Quad Cities. If you torn between places just come here. Started off with the Crab Beignets. Just light enough but carry full flavor and buttery taste that is pleasantly surprising. Followed with a perfectly cooked Filet Mignon and NY strip. We splurged a bit and ordered the Sunflower Scallops as well. They were perfectly cooked. The sides of risotto, asparagus and carrots for the dishes balanced out the dishes perfectly. For dessert the Pecan Butter Ice Cream was the perfect finish. Had an Old Fashion which was prepared correctly that had a nice flavor with a smooth finish. It was 10/10 all the way around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Beignets
Restaurantji Recommends
It was our first time at Half Nelson and we were BEYOND impressed. Everything we had was incredible, from the super friendly staff to the food & drinks. 10/10 recommend. We WILL be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Half Nelson is one of our very favorites. The staff are AMAZING; attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. The space is gorgeous and the food is all great. Current favorites include the fried new potatoes, the halibut and the scallops. However, we have tried almost everything and love it all. Great cocktails, lovely wine selection, and most importantly - leave plenty of room for the pecan ice cream.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Server was wonderful and very accommodating. Food was interesting but not fully meeting that high mark. There was too much sauce on every plate.. our steaks and duck/chicken were swimming, which wasn't great as two of the sauces tasted really funky and it would have been nice to eat the protein with and without the sauce. Cauliflower steak was yummy. Very noisy and the place was half full....difficult to hold a conversion with anyone hard of hearing. Only four items were available on the menu.. everything else was sold out. Atmosphere was fine, but wasn't cohesive. Someone tried but wasn't very good at interior design. I'll try something else the next time I visit the QC area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Half Nelson in downtown Davenport is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the menu offers a delightful range of creative dishes. The steaks, seafood, and vegetarian options are all top-notch, made with locally sourced ingredients. The craft cocktails are inventive and refreshing. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, ensuring a fantastic dining experience. Whether for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, Half Nelson is a must-visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of our favorite 'foodie' interesting spots. The menu stretches you a bit, but I've never regretted an order. The decor is on point, cocktails solid, however I've felt a bit bummed with some of the staff. Always feels like we're a bit of an inconvenience when we come in and ask for a table. All in all, you should definitely give it a go if you want something unique in the quad cities. Also, pop next door for a local mead.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Flatbread, Bahn MI with Fries, Crab Beignets, Steak Fries, Bucktown Burger
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