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Name: Nell Thorn Restaurant & Pub
Address: 116 South First, La Conner, WA, United States, 98257
Telephone: (360) 466-4261
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

Nell Thorn Restaurant & Pub

4.5

94 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

116 South First, La Conner, WA 98257

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Visit this jewel of true Northwest dining & a local favorite. Our unique and historic water front location features the delicious bounty of the Salish Sea food shed, craft cocktails, thoughtfully chosen wines and the finest craft beers in a lively artistic space. We look forward to serving you on your next visit.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30am-4:00pm Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Phone number
(360) 466-4261
Website
http://www.nellthorn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Casey & Susan Schanen

Location
116 South First, La Conner, WA 98257
Neighborhood
La Conner
Cross street
Washington
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Fresh Oysters$14.00
six freshly shucked lopez island pacific oysters topped with satsuma gremolata
Mussels$11.00
fresh local mussels steamed with white wine, cream, heirloom tomato & bay
Scallops$14.00
seared alaskan weathervane scallops with heirloom tomato, escarole & poached garlic crème
Crispy Smelt$8.00
fresh ocean smelt fried crispy in an herbs de skagit crust with fresh house made tartar for dipping
Crab Cakes$15.00
hand made fresh dungeness crab cakes, salsa verde, heirloom cherry tomato & aioli
Pan Crisped Oysters$11.00
succulent local blau oysters, pan crisped with a herbs de skagit crust, served with fresh aioli
Polenta Cakes$11.00
crispy polenta, simmered in slow old fashioned way with creamy shiitake gorgonzola sauce
Pot Stickers$11.00
crispy winter squash hazelnut sage dumplings with raspberry szechuan for dipping
Chicken Wings$12.00
crispy free range wings tossed in nell's somewhat spicy sauce with creamy gorgonzola for dipping
Clams Toscano$12.00
fresh lopez clams opened in their own juices with bacon, chili, aromatics, bread crumbs & parmesan. (if you prefer traditional steamers, just ask, we are happy to make them!)
Calamari "marseille"$11.00
tender calamari with a chick pea flour & wheat flour crust with fresh aioli for dipping
Calamari Greco$11.00
tender calamari sautéed in evo with garlic, chili, fennel seed & herbs
Duck Confit$10.00
crispy skin tender duck hindquarter with a sauté of kale with huckleberry demi
Sautéed Escarole$8.00
farm fresh escarole sautéed with poached garlic crème & butter

Salads

French Bistro Salad$6.00
tender organic lettuces & greens with choice of creamy gorgonzola, champagne vinaigrette or pumpkin seed vinaigrette
Heart Beet$10.00
tender beets, fresh arugula, hazelnut vinaigrette, rouge river smoked blue cheese
Endive Salad$13.95
crisp belgian endive, candied hazelnut studded gothberg farm goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette & seasonal fruit garnish
Prawn Salad$15.95
garlic butter poached wild prawns with crisp romaine, veggies, champagne vinaigrette & cheese toast
Grilled Steak Salad$15.95
grilled coulatte steak with crisp romaine, veggies, creamy gorgonzola dressing & cheese toast

Delectable Pub Grub

sandwiches are served on our handmade bun, garnished with rainbow pepper relish & include choice of soup, fries or salad - pumpkin seed, creamy gorgonzola or champagne vinaigrette

Ploughman$13.95
mixed hand torn lettuces with a choice of dressings, a bowl of soup, nell's bread & choice of cheese
Oyster Sandwich$12.95
blau oysters, pan crisped dressed with aioli on our house made bun
Portobello Sandwich$12.95
whole madeira roasted portobello mushroom with dubliner cheddar on our home made bun
Nell Burger$13.95
grilled 1/2 pound handmade organic local grass fed patty, cooked to your liking with dubliner irish cheddar or creamy gorgonzola
- Add A Fried Organic Egg$3.00
- Add Crispy Bacon$2.00
- Add French Brie Or Sautéed Chanterelles$6.00

Pasta

Clam Fettuccini$20.00
handmade fettuccini tossed with a ragu of chopped clams, fresh san marzano tomato, grilled sweet onion, chili, herbs & parm
Pasta Del Mar$21.00
calamari, clams & prawns simmered in olive oil, spices & herbs tossed with spaghetti
Spicy Seafood Spaghetti$21.00
calamari, clams & prawns simmered in our spicy marinara sauce tossed with spaghetti, herbs & parm
Clams Pasta$21.00
our clams toscano tossed with fresh spaghetti, herbs & parm
Con Oglio$14.00
extra virgin olive oil, pressed garlic, chili flakes, flat leaf parsley & parmesan
- Add 6 Wild Prawns$8.00

From Ocean, Field & Pasture

King Salmon$28.00
pan roasted king salmon served with a pilaf of faro, shaved carrot & radicchio, arugula pesto & lemon butter sauce
Grilled Sturgeon$27.00
succulent columbia river sturgeon with a ragu of homemade duck sausage, clams, fingerling potatoes, spinach & fresh herbs, meyer lemon gremolata
Oyster Dinner$22.00
pan crisped blau oysters lightly dusted in herbs de skagit, glazed veggies & buttermilk mashed potatoes
Autumn Cioppino$27.00
sturgeon, clams, prawn, mussels & calamari simmered in a seafood broth with hubbard squash, heirloom tomato, shaved fennel bulb & chanterelles bay scented
Pastured Chicken$28.00
pan roasted local pastured chicken breast served with fricassee of fingerling potatoes, chanterelle, champion mushrooms, arugula & escarole
Roast Duck$28.00
pan roasted duck breast in a rich duck broth with winter squash hazelnut wontons, winter greens, spicy chinese mustards & shaved radish
Buddha Bowl$19.95
a truffled stew of fresh mixed shell beans, chanterelle, pom pom de blanc mushroom with crispy polenta croutons, smokey eggplant puree & truffled fresh arugula
Lamb Shank$23.00
tender braised lamb with buttermilk mashed potatoes, glazed autumn veggies & braising jus
Steak & Frites$24.00
a bistro favorite of grilled hanger steak, nell's fresh fries, homemade bordelaise sauce & spicy ketchup
Organic Grass Fed New York$32.00
skagit river ranch organic new york, grilled to your liking served with buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed greens & bordelaise sauce
- Add A Slab Of Creamy Gorgonzola$3.00
- Add Four Wild Sautéed Prawns$8.00
- Add Sautéed Chanterelle Mushrooms$6.00

What 94 people are saying

Nell Thorn Restaurant & Pub reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

94 Reviews

BB
BrookeB
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 1, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Went to Nell Thorn for a special date night based on a recommendation from a local. We chose to sit outside and enjoy the scenic view. Unfortunately the service was a bit off, the server never brought a drink we ordered at the onset and the food was mediocre.
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KeithW
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely evening. The food was wonderful and the service perfect. When we first arrived there was a table with a couple of boisterous people which was a little distracting. Fortunately they left before our meals arrived so the rest of the evening was just perfect.
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lunapark
Seattle12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Nell Thorn, but it won't be the last, even though it was a 90 minute drive on a weekday evening. The food is superb: I had the Fishtown, and one of my companions had the salmon salad. The wine list was delightful, the server very skilled. It got noisier as the rooms filled, so going early made it more intimate. Go in time to stroll the waterfront and main street.
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GunterV
Costa Rica1 review
1.0
Dined on June 25, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
called to make dinner reservation,to early,so went on line, only time available 3: 30 pm we took it.called later to make sure we are seated in the dining room,answer yes, were not told that dinner was not served until 4pm.at 20 minutes after three we ordered wine and then found out that we could order lunch only,we did. we completed our meal around 5pm,the restaurant still empty,it would have been nice when we asked to be seated in the dining room to inform us over the phone when dinner was served it takes about an hour from Mukilteo
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TMartin
Seattle13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was friendly and attentive. Food was excellent. Save room for the crime brûlée!
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AnnieP
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The setting was wonderful, we had a window seat so we could see the water. It was a great mix of locals. We had been once before and have not been disappointed. The food is fantastic! And served beautifully . And the deserts are killer. The first time we were there we were with another couple and we all ordered a different entree and desert. And passed around all of it. It was all fantastic. Right down to the wait staff. They are professional and delightful. You can dress up or down. For four people drinking wine or having a cocktail it was very reasonable. We are looking forward to going back. You do not leave with a restaurant letdown( Oh, why did we go there . ) Thank you Nell Thorn for quality ingredients, incredibly prepared and served by people who really seem to enjoy their clientele.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle1 review
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Black cod and salmon entrees were very good but overpriced. Cod was served atop soggy vegetables. Waitress forgot the pot sticker appetizer, but service was good otherwise. At $30+ per entree I expect cloth napkins instead of the paper ones in a basket with flatware on the table. Martini was good. Pot stickers great.
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MelanieB
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a table for 2 overlooking the water and even though there were 2 families with children nearby, they weren't disruptive. We very much enjoyed our meals. My husband had a steak with a mushroom sauce and I had the barbecued ribs. The ribs were some of the best I ever had. The sauce was pleasantly sweet with a deep smokey flavor. Real smoke, not that nasty liquid stuff. They were so tender they just fell off the bones. I made a special point of passing my compliments to the chef. Everything was fabulous. The prices are a bit on the high side, with $100 for 2 people at lunch so we can't go on a regular basis but we go for special occasions and celebrations. It's our favorite restaurant.
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CrystalB
Seattle1 review
4.0
Dined on June 18, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The overall experience was very good. I was very pleased with the dessert!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitress went out of her way to make our dinner enjoyable. She was always there when we needed her and absent when we didn't. The food was delicious and well-presented. Try the white wine on tap- it was great.
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116 South First, La Conner, WA 98257

Additional information

Cross street
Washington
Neighborhood
La Conner
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30am-4:00pm Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Casey & Susan Schanen
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
http://www.nellthorn.com/
Phone number
(360) 466-4261

Nell Thorn Restaurant & Pub

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Appetizers

Fresh Oysters$14.00

Mussels$11.00

Scallops$14.00

Crispy Smelt$8.00

Crab Cakes$15.00

Pan Crisped Oysters$11.00

Polenta Cakes$11.00

Pot Stickers$11.00

Chicken Wings$12.00

Clams Toscano$12.00

Calamari "marseille"$11.00

Calamari Greco$11.00

Duck Confit$10.00

Sautéed Escarole$8.00

Salads

French Bistro Salad$6.00

Heart Beet$10.00

Endive Salad$13.95

Prawn Salad$15.95

Grilled Steak Salad$15.95

Delectable Pub Grub

Ploughman$13.95

Oyster Sandwich$12.95

Portobello Sandwich$12.95

Nell Burger$13.95

Pasta

Clam Fettuccini$20.00

Pasta Del Mar$21.00

Spicy Seafood Spaghetti$21.00

Clams Pasta$21.00

Con Oglio$14.00

From Ocean, Field & Pasture

King Salmon$28.00

Grilled Sturgeon$27.00

Oyster Dinner$22.00

Autumn Cioppino$27.00

Pastured Chicken$28.00

Roast Duck$28.00

Buddha Bowl$19.95

Lamb Shank$23.00

Steak & Frites$24.00

Organic Grass Fed New York$32.00

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