Durty Nellie's – American
This spirited neighborhood haunt hums with energy, drawing guests into a lively atmosphere where the scent of bubbling cheese and golden-fried comfort fills the air. Tables are anchored by towering stacks of crispy onion rings and loaded Irish nachos, creating a communal dining experience centered around shared plates and indulgent, savory bites. From the satisfying crunch of spicy poppers to the gooey pull of fresh-baked pizzas, every dish captures the heart of a classic pub where good food and great company collide.
180 North Smith Street, Palatine IL 60067 https://durtynellies.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, tlc, juice-cleanse
Diet fit at Durty Nellie's
Dairy-Free at Durty Nellie's
Durty Nellie's in Palatine has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grain Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Durty Nellie's
Durty Nellie's in Palatine has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carrot Cake, Kids Grilled Cheese and Onion Ring Tower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Durty Nellie's
Durty Nellie's in Palatine has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Buffalo Burrito and Chicken Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Durty Nellie's
Durty Nellie's in Palatine has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Little Rummer Boy, Blackberry Wreath and Big Red's Mule. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Durty Nellie's
Durty Nellie's in Palatine has 25 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carrot Cake, Kids Grilled Cheese and Onion Ring Tower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Durty Nellie's
Durty Nellie's in Palatine has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tikka Masala, Cheese Pizza and Macaroni and Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Durty Nellie's
Durty Nellie's in Palatine has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Elfish Old Fashion and Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins Shot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Durty Nellie's
Durty Nellie's in Palatine has 21 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carrot Cake, Onion Ring Tower and Tikka Masala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Durty Nellie's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Burrito | 50 g | 68.4 g |
| Elote Pizza | 0 g | 65.7 g |
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Grain Bowl | 149.8 g | 43.1 g |
| Irish Nachos | 95.1 g | 41.8 g |
| Brisket Pizza | 15.5 g | 40.2 g |
| Fish Fry | 22.5 g | 39.3 g |
| Sausage Pizza | 8.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Pesto Chicken Sandwich | 45.1 g | 30.1 g |
| French Onion Soup | 16.7 g | 23.6 g |
| Hot Honey Pizza | 61.7 g | 23.2 g |
| Pepperoni Pizza | 28.7 g | 20.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its outstanding food quality and fresh ingredients, guests rave about the consistently high standard of every dish served. Reviewers highlight the friendly, attentive service and the comfortable setting that makes for an exceptionally pleasant and welcoming dining experience. Diners frequently note that the freshness of the menu items makes this a top choice for those seeking a reliable and high-quality meal they are eager to revisit.
Menu
Starters
- Onion Ring Tower - $15: Queso and ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Irish Nachos - $15: Home style potato chips, cheddar, bacon, pub sauce, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tenders - $15: Savory breading, ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Curds - $12: Wisconsin white cheddar, cornbread batter, honey mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $15: Bone in or Boneless fried chicken wings with choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso - $12: Tortilla chips and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Artichoke Dip - $15: Mozzarella cheese, confit shallots, tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Poppers - $14: Curry Spiced Cream Cheese, Tempura Batter, Blueberry chutney, Charred onion yogurt Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Pepperoni Pizza - $19: Marinara, cheese, pepperoni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Pizza - $16: Marinara, cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margarita Pizza - $20: Marinara, mozzarella, sliced tomato, basil pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Pizza - $20: Marinara, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, hot honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Pizza - $21: Hoisin, smoked brisket, pineapple salsa, goat cheese, sesame seeds, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Pizza - $19: Marinara, cheese, sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- I Heartichoke You Pizza - $21: Spinach artichoke, mozzarella, italian sausage, roasted red peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Pizza - $20: Queso, mozzarella, roasted corn, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Nellie’s Burger - $18: Chipotle bacon jam, smoked cheddar, tomato, house-made mayo, pretzel bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Burger - $18: American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, special sauce, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Me Crazy Burger - $18: Bacon, cheddar, chipotle mayo, bbq, onion rings, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub Burger - $18: Pepperjack, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickled jalapeño, pub sauce, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nellie’s Chicken Sandwich - $18: Grilled chicken, bacon, smoked cheddar, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, pretzel bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sandwich - $18: Battered cod, Shredded lettuce, tartar sauce, Brioche Bun Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Burrito - $18: Crispy chicken, Romaine, tomato, cheddar, ranch, buffalo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Chicken Sandwich - $19: Grilled chicken, mozzarella, basil walnut pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto, tomato foccacia Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Sandwich - $18: Chickpea fritters, Jalapeno hummus, tzatziki, romaine, pickled onion, sriracha, cucumber Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Dip - $24: Roast beef, Giardiniera, mozzarrella, garlic butter, flatbread, au jus Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Loaded Potato Soup (Cup) - $5: Creamy potato soup topped with cheddar, bacon, and scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Potato Soup (Bowl) - $7: Creamy potato soup topped with cheddar, bacon, and scallions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Soup - $9: Caramel Onion, Beef stock, red wine, crostini, gruyere Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $10: Romaine, caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Eggs Salad - $14: Romaine, hard boiled egg, avocado, crumbled bleu cheese, grape tomato, bacon, red onion, rye crouton, honey mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Grain Bowl - $16: Short grain brown rice, quinoa, roasted sweet potato, garbanzo beans, roasted red peppers, avocado, vegan chipotle mayo, fried kale, almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Fry - $18: Ale battered cod, choice of side, hush puppies, coleslaw, tarter, lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mom Meatloaf - $18: Beef and pork, stewed carrot, mashed potato, gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni and Cheese - $16: Bechamel, cavatappi, cheddar, gruyere, toasted breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 10 oz. Ribeye - $41: 45 day dry aged grass-fed beef, grape jus, herb butter, tallow potato, broccoli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gumbo and Grits - $24: Shrimp, onions, peppers, tomato, okra, andouille sausage, cheddar grits Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tikka Masala - $26: Grilled chicken breast, creamy spiced tomato sauce, basmati rice, naan, black onion seeds, cilantro Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Alfredo - $23: Grilled chicken breast, creamy garlic sauce, fettuccini, toasted bread crumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Morita Short Rib - $24: Parsnip Puree, Charred serrano, Pico de gallo, corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Blackberry Wreath - $8.5: Vodka, blackberry puree, lime juice, sweet and sour, cranberry, splash of Sprite Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Peppermint White Russian - $10: Wheatly Vodka, Sabroso, Ryan's Irish, Peppermint Schnapps Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Blizzard Breeze - $10: Corazón Tequila, Triple Sec, Cream of Coconut, Lemon Juice Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- Want Some-Mores Martini - $10: 3 Olives Vanilla Vodka, butterscotch schnapps, chocolate syrup, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Elfish Old Fashion - $10: Benchmark Bourbon, Amaro, Orange Curaçao, orange peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Big Red's Mule - $10: Wheatly Vodka, ginger beer, cranberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Little Rummer Boy - $10: Parrot Bay White Rum, Mr. Boston Peach Schnapps, Mr. Boston Melon, sweet sour, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Frosty Jack Holiday Coffee - $10: Benchmark Bourbon, peppermint schnapps, coffee, whipped cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Classic Negroni - $10: New Amsterdam Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari, orange peel
- Peppermint Twist Shot - $7: Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka, Ryan's Irish Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins Shot - $7: Amaretto, orange juice, sweet sour, grenadine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Milk and Cookies Shot - $7: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Ryan's Irish Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicago Love Language (Malört + Old Style) - $8: Malört and Old Style beer combo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Desserts
- Car Bomb Cheesecake - $8: Irish Cream cheesecake, guinness syrup, whiskey whipped cream, cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Carrot Cake - $8: Golden raisins, walnuts, toasted coconut, cream cheese frosting, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Kids Menu
- Kids Burger - $10: Two grass fed beef patties, brioche rolls Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Grilled Cheese - $8: Toasted brioche bread, american cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Nuggets - $9: Breaded chicken, bbq sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Sandwiches - $9: Crispy chicken, pickles, mayo, brioche rolls Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Quesadillas - $7: Flour tortillas, mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Durty Nellie's
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Grain Bowl accommodates over twenty diets simultaneously, including gluten-free, vegan, high-protein, dairy-free, and heart-healthy options.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews contain no mentioned concerns, instead highlighting outstanding food quality, fresh ingredients, and friendly, attentive service in a comfortable setting.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and budget-friendly ($) pricing, guests find excellent value in the high-quality food and fresh ingredients.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) American pub offers a casual dining experience featuring shared plates, pizzas, and a lively neighborhood atmosphere.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Durty Nellie's has an official website at https://durtynellies.com/, though the provided information does not specify online ordering availability.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu features one comprehensive item, the Grain Bowl, which satisfies vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb requirements, while high-protein meats support keto diets.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers rave about the outstanding food quality, fresh ingredients, and the friendly, attentive service that creates a welcoming dining experience.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the Onion Ring Tower, Irish Nachos, Jalapeno Poppers, and various pizzas like the Brisket and Hot Honey.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Durty Nellie's by visiting their official website at https://durtynellies.com/ for more information and inquiries.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not include specific hours of operation for Durty Nellie's.
- Is Durty Nellie's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Durty Nellie's has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grain Bowl.
- What can I eat at Durty Nellie's on a dairy-free diet?
- Grain Bowl carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Durty Nellie's have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Little Rummer Boy and Blackberry Wreath.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Durty Nellie's?
- Buffalo Burrito, at roughly 68.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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