View The Half Nelson at 321 E. 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801 on Google Maps Call The Half Nelson by phone at 563-424-1124
View The Half Nelson at 321 E. 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801 on Google Maps Call The Half Nelson by phone at 563-424-1124
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View The Half Nelson at 321 E. 2nd St,
Davenport, IA 52801 on Google Maps
Call The Half Nelson by phone at 563-424-1124

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Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm

Friday - Saturday 11am-10pm

Sunday 11am-8pm

Dining room tables, bar seating and patio (weather permitting) are offered for walk-ins on a first-come first-served basis. Walk-ins are welcomed and encouraged. We do not take reservations. If you are interested in booking the entire restaurant for a private event, please contact us.

Gift Cards

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What better way to treat or thank the people special to you than with dinner at the Half Nelson. Physical gift cards are available for purchase at the restaurant during normal business hours. Digital gift cards can be purchased any time of day via the link below.

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Menu

Appetizers

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Tomato jam; pimento cheese; pork belly; Arcadian blend; lemon mustard vinaigrette

Crab Beignets

Remoulade; Asian slaw

Carne Asada Flatbread

Strip steak; mozzarella; chili sauce; onion; cilantro

Hummus

Harrisa; extra virgin olive oil; pita and vegetables

Meatballs (for Tommy’s Mom)

Burrata, tomato sauce, basil, crostini

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Crispy prosciutto; Parmesan; soy ginger sauce.

Elote Flatbread

Chorizo; roasted corn; mozzarella; lime crème fraiche.

Fried Gnocchi

Tempura green beans; scallions and sesame; wasabi-ranch.

Soups and Salads

Chef's Selected Soup

House-made, seasonal soups. Inquire for current selection.

Caesar Salad

Romaine; garlic croutons; Parmesan; pesto-Caesar dressing

Chopped Wedge Salad

Bleu cheese; applewood-smoked bacon; tomato; onion; Italian vinaigrette

Plain Ol’ House Salad

Mixed greens; cucumber; carrot; tomato; onion; ranch dressing

Mains

Steak Churrasco

USDA Prime striploin steak with chimichurri; roasted vegetables

Scallops Fettucelle

Seared sea scallops over fettuccine with lemon butter sauce; asparagus, tomato and basil.

Duck Honshu

Seared duck breast; cilantro-lime rice; soy-ginger-pineapple glaze; baby bok choy; scallion; fig jam.

Gnocchi Pot Pie

Roasted butternut squash; brown butter bechamel; toasted pumpkin seed; fried sage.

Pistachio-Crusted Barramundi

With lemon beurre blanc; cilantro-lime rice; asparagus

Jim Beam BBQ Porkchop

Bourbon barbeque glaze; mashed potatoes; blistered green beans; fried shallots.

Silk Road Salmon

Soy-ginger glazed salmon fillet; wasabi mashed potato; asparagus

Filet Mignon

Bacon-wrapped, center-cut filet of beef tenderloin; asparagus risotto; Marchand de Vin

Chicken Madeira

Mushrooms and shaved Parmesan; mashed potato; roasted vegetables

South Coast Crab Cakes

Cornbread crab cakes; mustard sauce; blistered green beans

Lobster Risotto

Butter-poached cold-water lobster tail; sweet corn risotto; asparagus; tarragon; truffle oil.

Bucktown Burger

Brisket blend; sharp cheddar cheese; LTO; fries

Lunch

FRENCH ONION SOUP

Garlic crouton, Swiss and parmesan

CAESAR SALAD

Romaine, garlic croutons, parmesan, pesto Caesar dressing

CHOPPED WEDGE SALAD

Bleu cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, onion, grape tomato, Italian vinaigrette

PLAIN OL’ HOUSE SALAD

Mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, tomato, onion, ranch

CAPRESE FLATBREAD

Tomato, mozzarella, red onion, basil, balsalmic glaze

CARNE ASADA FLATBREAD

Strip steak, mozzarella, chili sauce, onion, cilantro

HARVEST FLATBREAD

Cauliflower, fire-roasted red pepper, carrot, broccoli, basil, mozzarella

BUCKTOWN BURGER

Brisket blend, sharp cheddar, LTO

BEYOND BURGER

Plant-based burger, sharp cheddar, Dijon mustard, LTO

GRILLED CHEESE

White cheddar, Swiss and American cheese, tomato jam, applewood-smoked bacon

CHOPPED WEDGE WRAP

Chicken, bleu cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, onion, tomato, Italian vinaigrette

BÁHN MÍ

Pork belly, pickled carrot, daikon and jalapeño, cilantro, Asian slaw

DIJON CHICKEN

Grilled chicken, bacon, Dijon aioli, white cheddar, apple

CHICKEN WAIKIKI

Fried chicken breast, pineapple, Swiss, BBQ, Asian slaw

Contact

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