Nelson House

You might be put off a little by the creaking sign outside an old house but this is a gem everyone should go to. You walk into the old house to a super cool bar area and three rooms of the house as the dining room. We went on a Friday night and got lucky to get a seat. Our waitress was wonderful and was only one of two working that night. My husband, parents and I all got different items on the menu and all were so different. Everything on the menu were normal items but they all had some Korean twist...I heard Wednesday is Korean food day and it is a must. I had the shrimp scampi over rice...really good. My husband loves his beef tips over noodles. It had the most interesting flavor. My mom got the stuffed shrimp with veggies and rice. We will for sure go back to try other twists on the menu!

We were in town for our daughter's graduation and wanted a nice dinner to celebrate. She picked the Nelson House and we wished we had found it earlier! They have a full bar and the cocktails were well-mixed. The rolls are nice and salads were fine (mixed greens with cucumber, tomato, and onion). The crab-stuffed steak - and both people who ordered it enjoyed it. I had the Veal Romano and it was very tender and melted in your mouth. The sauce was rich and delicious and the pasta was nicely cooked. Another friend liked the stuffed salmon. My husband had the shrimp scampi and thought it was good, but not exceptional.The ambience is cozy and service was friendly and attentive. Prices are quite reasonable and portions are a nice size.If we are ever in town again, we will definitely be back!

I went there specifically for the Korean food they have on Wednesday nights. It does not disappoint. They have to be losing money on this meal. $11 or $12 for whet they call a Korean sampler. It's a really large meal. I was stuffed. It was delicious and the staff there is very attentive and kind.

Great place. Loved the seating and decor. Was promptly seated and served drinks. Food was made to order as it was listed on the menu. A lot of locals eat here so I know it has to be good. Friendly staff kept our drinks taken care of. Food was delicious.

The minute you walk in to this old home turned restaurant you are hit with the overwhelming odor of stale cigarette smoke. Should have turned around and walked out. The only thing good there was the margarita. The deep fried duck was overlooked, as was the veal, which evidently was also deep fried( is that not a sin? ). The crab cakes were just plane bad. Vegetables were served cold. It was all a disaster. Avoid this place.

The Nelson House is my all time favorite restaurant. It's a quaint/come as you are little restaurant. The service is great and food is to die for! I love the shrimp scampi over pasta and the fish Special on Friday's. My husband really likes the chicken parm, stuffed pork chops and New York strip.

I loved it! Whenever we first came in we thought it was gonna be a little pricey... But they're prices aren't too bad. I looked around at the place and I told my parents, "I feel under dressed" ( I was wearing a Pirate shirt) hahaha! I had the Veal Parmesan and it was real veal and it was very tender. We got fresh rolls that was actually warm and salad that wasn't 90% crunchy. I highly recommend goin'! You can make a reservation or just walk in. We just so happened to go in when it was slow. I do feel like it's the type of restaurant that you'd go in for a special occasion. Definitely going to back though!

Loved the ambiance. But the wait for my dinner was way too long! Stopped here after a long drive and I'm starving.

This restaurant is in an old house. If your looking for trendy place keep looking. Food was excellent. I had shrimp scampi and other parties got fried haddock and stuffed flounder. 5 stars for all. We got salad and soup right away. Got entree in 50 minutes. Beer was cold. Had good selection of beers. Most enjoyable dinner. Waitress was great and on top of thing. First time there, will be going back.

What can't you say about the Nelly? An iconic place to eat and/or drink in DuBois. The staff is fantastic and the food is even better. Whether you are stopping by for a drink or staying for dinner, they have it covered. For those complaining about the wait, get an appetizer and chill out. Be sure to go on a Wednesday for the Korean platter.