Nordy's – American
Nordy’s captures the spirited essence of a down-home smokehouse, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of slow-cooked meats and the lively hum of a neighborhood gathering spot. Guests dive into overflowing baskets of golden catfish and tender rib tips, or share towering plates of "Hillbilly Nachos" and "Texas Toothpicks" that celebrate bold, unapologetic flavors. It is a place where fingers get messy and hearts stay full, offering a rustic retreat for those seeking the ultimate in soulful, comfort-driven indulgence.
Saint Cloud Drive +19704619227 http://nordysbbq.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Nordy's
Dairy-Free at Nordy's
Nordy's in Houston has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Feast For Two, Nordy’s Brisket and Pasta Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Nordy's
Nordy's in Houston has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Feast For Two, Nordy’s Brisket and Rib Tip Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Nordy's
Nordy's in Houston has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nordy’s Texas Toothpicks, Nordy’s Mac N’ Cheese and Jada’s Banana Pudding. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Nordy's
Nordy's in Houston has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including World’s Best Turkey Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Nordy's
Nordy's in Houston has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Two-Meat Combo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Nordy's
Nordy's in Houston has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Nordy's
Nordy's in Houston has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Feast For Two, Pasta Slaw and Nordy’s BBQ Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Nordy's
Nordy's in Houston has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nordy’s Texas Toothpicks, Nordy’s Mac N’ Cheese and Jada’s Banana Pudding. 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 Nordy's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Two-Meat Combo | 13.7 g | 104 g |
| The Sampler | 114.7 g | 77.6 g |
| The Two-Hander Sandwich | 1.3 g | 49.9 g |
| Smokehouse Salad | 43.8 g | 46.9 g |
| Plain Jane Burger | 11.3 g | 43.2 g |
| The Hicksy Double, Double Burger | 0.8 g | 41 g |
| Mac Attack Burger | 92.7 g | 39.3 g |
| Family Feast | 133 g | 37.5 g |
| Catfish Po’ Boy | 22.2 g | 32.4 g |
| World’s Best Turkey Sandwich | 6.3 g | 29 g |
| Three Little Pigs Sandwich | 20.1 g | 28.5 g |
| Candied Pecan Chicken Spinach Salad | 37.1 g | 28.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the savory appetizers and beautiful food presentation, frequently highlighting the helpful service and expert menu recommendations provided by the attentive staff. Celebrated for its comfortable and inviting setting, the dining experience is praised for its high quality and satisfying flavors that leave a lasting impression on every visitor.
Menu
Starters
- The Sampler - $28.99: Smokin' skins, rib tips, Nordy's hot wings (buffalo or hot BBQ sauce), chips, and queso. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nordy’s Hot Wings - $15.99: Smoked wings tossed in buffalo or hot BBQ sauce, served with celery and blue cheese or ranch. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheddar Fries - $12.99: Waffle fries topped with queso, bacon, jalapeños, and tomatoes. Served with BBQ ranch. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Basket - $13.99: Sliced smoked sausage or hot links served with housemade BBQ chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hillbilly Nachos - $13.99: BBQ chips with queso, tomato, jalapeño, sour cream, Texas BBQ sauce, and choice of brisket or pork. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokin’ Skins - $13.99: Potato skins stuffed with smoked brisket or pork, cheese and Kansas City BBQ sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Basket - $13.99: Corn meal breaded catfish fingers served over fries. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Curds - $12.99: Fried Wisconsin cheese curds served with ranch dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Tip Basket - $14.99: 1/2 pound of double-smoked rib tips in Kansas City BBQ sauce. Served with fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nordy’s Texas Toothpicks - $10.99: Flash fried onion and jalapeño strings served with BBQ ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Nordy’s Brisket Sandwich - $14.99: 14-hour smoked brisket on a toasted bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carolina Pork Sandwich - $14.49: Hickory wood-smoked pork chopped to order on a toasted bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Two-Step Sandwich - $14.99: Smoked brisket and smoked sausage, topped with Texas toothpicks on a toasted bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Little Pigs Sandwich - $14.99: Hot link sausage, smoked Carolina pork, cheddar cheese and bacon on a toasted bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- World’s Best Turkey Sandwich - $14.99: Smoked turkey with cheddar, BBQ mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ronnie’s Brisket Dip Sandwich - $14.99: Beef brisket on a hoagie with Swiss cheese, Texas toothpicks and au jus. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Two-Hander Sandwich - $15.49: Smoked brisket, pork and turkey with Swiss, cheddar and hickory bacon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dan’s BBQ Cubano Sandwich - $15.49: Carolina pork with Swiss, pickles, and Carolina mustard BBQ sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Sandwich - $14.99: Grilled onions, choice of yellow or white cheese on a hoagie. Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Chicken Sandwich - $13.99: Roasted chicken with house BBQ sauce and melted cheddar. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Po’ Boy - $14.99: Fried catfish on a hoagie with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and Cajun remoulade. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- The Cardiac Burger - $14.99: Double burger or chicken breast topped with smoked pork, bacon, cheddar and Kansas City BBQ sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kylee’s Hot Mess - $14.99: Burger patty with American cheese, 1/4 lb brisket, Texas BBQ sauce, queso, and Texas toothpicks. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Hicksy Double, Double Burger - $14.99: Two patties, two slices of American cheese, grilled onions and 1000 island dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- All-Fired-Up Burger - $14.99: Double burger or chicken breast with jalapeño BBQ sauce, cheddar, bacon and Texas toothpicks. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac Attack Burger - $14.99: Double burger or chicken breast topped with mac n' cheese and bacon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Jane Burger - $12.99: Basic burger or chicken breast with toppings on the side. Available at: dinner, lunch
Ques & Combos
- Nordy’s Brisket - $20.99: Hand-trimmed, slow-smoked beef brisket. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carolina Pork - $19.99: Hickory smoked overnight and chopped to order. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey - $20.99: BBQ rubbed turkey breast smoked over hickory for 4 hours. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Sausage - $18.99: Choice of hot links or smoked sausage, grilled before serving. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bar-B-Que Chicken - $18.99: Roasted chicken slathered with Kansas City BBQ sauce and finished on the grill. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Down-Home Roasted Chicken - $18.99: Slow roasted and rubbed with spices, grilled to order. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Tip Platter - $22.99: One pound of double-smoked rib tips. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two-Meat Combo - $21.99: Pick two: chicken, pork, brisket, turkey, catfish, sausage, hot links, wings, tenders or rib tips. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- St. Louis Rib N’ Meat Combo - $25.99: Four ribs served with one additional meat choice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adult Mac N Cheese - $17.99: Mac n cheese with bacon, tomatoes, choice of meat, Colorado wildfire BBQ sauce and Texas toothpicks. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $17.99: Breaded white meat chicken served with honey mustard. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Platter - $19.99: Catfish filets rolled in cornmeal and fried. Served with Cajun remoulade. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Ribs & Feasts
- Family Feast - $79.99: Full slab ribs, whole chicken, brisket or pork, and sausage. Served with fries, pasta slaw, beans and muffins. Serves 4-5. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feast For Two - $49.99: Half-size portion of the Family Feast. Serves 2-3. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feast For One - $32.99: Ribs, roasted chicken, Carolina pork and smoked sausage. Served with three sides and a muffin. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/3 Slab Rib Platter - $20.99: 4-bone slab served with cornbread muffin and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Slab Rib Platter - $23.99: 6-bone slab served with cornbread muffin and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Full Slab Rib Platter - $31.99: 12-bone slab served with cornbread muffin and two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Lite Bites
- Candied Pecan Chicken Spinach Salad - $14.99: Grilled chicken, baby spinach, candied pecans, bleu cheese crumbles, and dried cranberries. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $14.99: Grilled chicken, greens, egg, tomatoes, onions, celery, cheddar and croutons. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - $14.99: Fried buffalo chicken, greens, celery, tomatoes, onions, egg, bacon, bleu cheese and croutons. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nordy’s BBQ Cobb Salad - $14.99: Smoked turkey, greens, egg, tomatoes, onions, bleu cheese, bacon, celery and croutons. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokehouse Salad - $14.99: Choice of brisket, pork or turkey, greens, egg, tomatoes, onions, celery, bacon, cheddar and croutons. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Spud - $12.99: Loaded baked potato stuffed with choice of smoked brisket, pork or turkey. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Nordy’s BBQ Chips - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nordy’s Green Beans - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potatoes - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aunt Judy’s Baked Beans - $4.49 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornbread Muffin - $0.99: Made in-house daily. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Fritters - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Okra - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Slaw - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nordy’s Mac N’ Cheese - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Jada’s Banana Pudding - $7.99: Vanilla pudding, fresh bananas and homemade almond short bread cookies. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bread Pudding - $7.99: Warm vanilla toffee bread pudding with cinnamon vanilla toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Homemade Brownie Sundae - $7.99: Ghirardelli brownie with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Old Fashioned Root Beer Float - $5.99: Root beer and vanilla ice cream.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nordy's
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Nordy's specializes in American smokehouse cuisine, featuring slow-cooked meats, catfish, rib tips, and signature BBQ sandwiches like the Carolina Pork.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Nordy's has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests frequently praising the high quality and satisfying flavors of the food.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- Specific hours of operation for Nordy's are not provided in the available data for this American smokehouse restaurant.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Super Spud works for multiple diets including keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, high-protein, and high-fiber.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- With a 4.0/5 rating, guests rave about the savory appetizers, beautiful food presentation, and helpful service within an inviting atmosphere.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Rated 4.0/5, the restaurant offers a comfortable and inviting setting described as a rustic retreat with a lively atmosphere.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse American smokehouse dishes including brisket, ribs, and catfish, while accommodating 26 different dietary preferences.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Nordy’s stands out in the American cuisine category for its high-quality food presentation, attentive service, and diverse dietary options.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Nordy's has a website at http://nordysbbq.com, though the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Nordy's by visiting their website at http://nordysbbq.com for more information.
- Is Nordy's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Nordy's has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Feast For Two, Nordy’s Brisket and Pasta Slaw.
- What can I eat at Nordy's on a dairy-free diet?
- Feast For Two, Nordy’s Brisket and Pasta Slaw carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Nordy's have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Feast For Two and Pasta Slaw.
- Is Nordy's gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Nordy's?
- Two-Meat Combo, at roughly 104g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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