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.

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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

Crab Beignets

Remoulade; Asian slaw

Carne Asada Flatbread

Strip steak; mozzarella; chili sauce; onion; cilantro

Mediterranean Hummus

Greek yogurt; tomato; feta; red onion; Kalamata olives; pita.

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Crispy prosciutto; Parmesan; soy ginger sauce.

Meatballs (for Tommy’s Mom)

Burrata, tomato sauce, basil, crostini

Elote Flatbread

Chorizo; roasted corn; mozzarella; lime crème fraiche.

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

New Wave Spinach Salad

Yellow beet; candied walnut; apple; Brussels sprouts; hot maple vinaigrette.

Mains

Steak Churrasco

USDA Prime striploin steak with chimichurri; Parmesan fingerling potatoes.

Scallops Fettucelle

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

Orange-Glazed Duck

Brussels sprouts with pork belly lardon; butternut squash puree; Chambord-poached pears.

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

Dixie Chicken

Pecan-crusted fried chicken; broccolini; cheddar grits; Creole etoufee.

Lobster Risotto

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

Lamb Shank a la Stroganov

Red wine noodles; lamb demi; crema; toasted rosemary.

Shrimp Veracruzana

Cilantro-lime rice; red wine; oregano; capers; olives; charred jalapenos.

Lunch

Pesto-Caesar Salad

Romaine; garlic croutons; Parmesan; pesto-Caesar dressing.

New Wave Spinach Salad

Roasted yellow beet; candied walnut; apple; Brussels sprout; hot maple bacon vinaigrette.

Chopped Wedge Salad

Bleu cheese; applewood-smoked bacon; tomato; onion; creamy Italian bleu cheese vinaigrette.

Shaved Steak Sandwich

Caramelized onion; red pepper; Muenster cheese; horseradish crema.

Chicken Calabria

Arcadian blend; soppressata; Chambord-poached pear; apricot jam; pickled red onion; smoked Gouda.

Korean BBQ

Togarashi-spiced pulled pork; Korean BBQ sauce; Asian slaw.

Cajun Salmon BLT

Fried green tomato; bacon; horseradish crema; Arcadian blend.

Grilled Cheese

Cheddar, Swiss and American cheese; tomato jam; applewood-smoked bacon.

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

Nashville hot chicken breast; Arcadian blend; bread and butter pickle.

Bucktown Burger

Brisket blend; sharp Cheddar; LTO; bread and butter pickle; fries.

Brunch Burger

Brisket blend; tomato jam; applewood-smoked bacon; American cheese; fried egg; fries.

Beyond Burger

Plant-based burger; sharp Cheddar; Dijon aioli; LTO; fries.

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Grilled chicken; Romaine; Parmesan; pesto-Caesar dressing; fries.

Carne Asada Flatbread

Strip steak; mozzarella; chili sauce; red onion; cilantro.

Shrimp Scampi Flatbread

Shrimp; lemon-herb butter; mozzarella; tomato; basil.

Caprese Flatbread

Tomato; mozzarella; red onion; basil; balsamic glaze.

Elote Flatbread

Chorizo; roasted corn; mozzarella; lime creme fraice.

Nashville Mac + Cheese

White cheddar mac + cheese; Nashville hot chicken; green onion.

Korean Fish & Chips

Tempura cod; togarashi fries; Asian slaw; seven spice remoulade.

Contact

 To learn more about The Half Nelson, visit us on Facebook and Instagram.