Nell Thorn Restaurant & Pub

Nell's is seafood heavy so trying one of their seafood dishes is a must! I recommend trying one of their daily specials. Their seafood pasta, filet topped salad and oysters are delicious Service is incredible

I've dined here a few times when the weather is warm with my dog outside on their patio. There were also other dogs that were out on the patio. Staff has been wonderful and friendly every time we visit. The atmosphere is not too loud or quiet. I love enjoying the delicious food along with the water view. The plates are big, and we share multiple dishes with the whole family. We've tried their appetizers including Nell's bread, salmon chowder, and fresh skagit bay oishi oysters, and their main entrees Dungeness crab pasta and cod & chips. Everything tastes very fresh, I especially love their fresh oysters and crab pasta! It is always a pleasure dining here.

One of the best restaurants I have ever been to. This farm to table restaurant does not disappoint. I have been here multiple times over the past three years and it is always amazing. The attention to detail in the ingredients used, preparation, and house made items is phenomenal. These owners are passionate about quality cuisine and it is evident. The service was exceptional. My friend is Gluten Free and Dairy Free and the server consulted with the kitchen staff to ensure items were prepared without either. Drinks, starters, main course, and dessert were all timed perfectly. The decor is upscale and modern without feeling cold. Warm and bright aesthetic but also romantic at the same time. Quiet setting, more on the dressy side. But casual attire is acceptable, especially during lunchtime and in the outdoor seating area. Love this waterside spot with great views of Rainbow Bridge and the boating traffic. Off-street parking is a huge bonus, as well as the outdoor waterfront dining! Definitely recommend this place. You are missing out if you don't give it a try!

It's easy to talk about the food as it was fantastic. The bread and butter is a must with that crusty exterior and soft interior crumb. Steamed clams for a shared appetizer and the house smoke bacon sent the dish over the top. The spaghetti and Dungeness crab was a great entree choice with the best pasta I've ever had. My wife ordered the roasted chicken with black truffle jus and sautéed kale. She truly enjoyed it and used some of the bread for that delicious sauce. Finished the meal with a glass of champagne and the apple desert. We are already planning a return trip. PS did I mention the service was perfect? Two nice ladies did everything to insure a fantastic experience.

This was my first time at Nell Thorn, and I was very impressed. I ordered the Warm Pear & Beet Salad as an appetizer and the Bucatini Arrabbiata as my main dish. I could tell that the pasta was house-made, because it tasted so much better than pre-made pasta out of a box. The service was excellent, and the dining area had a cozy ambiance with warm lighting. It wasn't too loud and the booths felt private, so it was easy to have a nice conversation at our table. The food was pricey, but it was worth it. I will definitely come here again in the future, there were other items on the menu that I am looking forward to trying. Nice job Nell Thorn, a well deserved 5 stars!

AMAZING & DELICIOUS! This is the best way to describe the unbelievable meal and service that this restaurant offers. I am craving their food as I type this review. Of all the restaurants I ate in while in Washington state, this was my favorite. It was the perfect lunch after visiting during the tulip festival in this charming town. It felt like a true 'farm to table' experience. Plus, our server was on point and with a smile the entire time. You have to try their apple pie here-- the best ever! Overall, it was a fantastic place to eat.

Great variety of food, nicely prepared with very friendly service. Beautiful restaurant along the canal in the quaint town of LaConner. Great destination for shopping and dining in this fine establishment. Highly recommend!

We wanted to try a different spot in LaConner, but couldn't get in because of a fluke on their end, so we opted for Nell Thorn. After talking with some locals and telling them our restaurant saga, they said we wouldn't be disappointed. We weren't! The food, service and overall hospitality were amazing! Great staff, great food and great service. Definitely a go to spot in LaConner.

Tried Nell Thorn for the first time last week as we visited LaConner with out of state family visitors. We we wanted a nice water view AND good food. Nell Thorn did not disappoint. We had a nice table where we could see the water and Rachel, our waitress was excellent. Patient and answered all our questions. It's a farm to table type of restaurant. We ordered the oysters and fried calamari. Both were great. Drinks were well made and fresh tasting.Three of us ordered the Dungeness crab with fresh made, pasta. It was A-mazing! The 4th ordered The Bolognese with fresh made pasta.... Also delicious. We wanted to try dessert but decided on ice cream at a produce stand on the way home. We ordered one dessert with 4 forks anyway sooo good.Wife & I will definitely be back!

I went to this restaurant by myself on a trip to La Conner. As I was by myself I decided to sit at the bar. Didn't want to take up a table. I honestly prefer sitting at the bar anyway. This bar was small and the bartender was quite busy with drinks. I'm a little unsure about the size of the bar. I don't remember at this point. I went here during brunch which is one of my least favorite times to dine out, but I was there and hungry. I can cook breakfast at home. I know how to make poached eggs and blender hollandaise. I was extremely happy to find a corned beef Ruben on the menu. It's been a while since I visited so excuse some details. I prefer pastrami Reuben's, but you can't go wrong with corned in-house beef. The sandwich was a little greasy. It's what you expect from this dish. Greasy, a little messy, delicious corned beef. Great level of sauerkraut and not too much thousands on the sandwich. I think the fries are made in house. I remember either way they were very high quality. Comfortable, clean, and modern. I was surprised by the lack of interaction the bartender had with me. I used to be a bartender. Part of your job as a bartender is to entertain your customer. I had a mocktail and it was great. So she was good at making drinks. Then she started cleaning bottles. I'm sitting at the bar by myself as a single woman. You're a woman too. Talk to me a bit. Part of your job as a bartender is to be social. Not sure if that is a restaurant policy or not. ABC possibly - always be cleaning. That's why I usually go to restaurants for happy hour. I was happy to see this place serving dishes besides breakfast during the happy hour time period. The Reuben was delicious!