Tonight we held a team dinner at Durty Nelly's. It was 15 of us. Sue and staff accommodated our large party flawlessly. Food came out great, big portions, cold drinks. Loved the true Irish pub vibe. Totally recommend the giant pretzels, and burgers! Will definitely come back! read more

The food is good. Their Irish fair is always good. I had the wings this time. I always come for the music and a beer. They had a really good cover band. 90s music. The beer is cold, and the servers are good. Check out their website for upcoming music. Lots of parking. read more

They were busy but we got it drinks and food in a timely manner . Everything was good and will be back.

just found them and it was very good. the giant pretzel is amazing. the service is adequate the prices are ok but the selection is great

Easy parking in a nice business center. Very clean inside. 1pm had a good lunch rush. Ordered Cobb salad and wings, both were delicious. Bartender was wonderful. Definitely coming back. read more

Great quaint little pub with excellent food. Service was quick and with welcoming reception.

I when the Blues jams yesterday and had great time the food was really good and so was the music. Looking forward to the next jam. Don read more

Great spot for a quick bite. My gal & I flew in from the desert & this place was recommended. Monique our server knows everyone & was a hoot! Pub fare was great- I had a BLT with onion rings ( don't tell my Dr) and my wife had the French dip and fries. Super tasty. A hidden gem read more

They have deals all the time on Groupon and restaurant.com, so that got us to go to a place we otherwise wouldn't have. It's off the beaten path and is part of what appears to be a business park. We came for dinner on a Friday night. We tried an appetizer combo (wings, tenders and potato skins) for $14, two soup and half sandwich combos (clam chowder and turkey melt) for $10 each and two beers (snakebites - beer and cider) for around $8 each. Overall, I was pretty meh about it. The turkey melt was wet as hell on the bottom half, which took away from an otherwise good sandwich. Everything else was good, but overpriced in my opinion. Even with our $10 off deal, the bill was still basically $50 including tax and tip. So to think an app, two half sandwiches, two cups of soup and two beers would otherwise run you $60 at a not-high-end pub is absurd. They do have HH deals that run until 8, which would save money, but you can't utilize Groupon or restaurant.com deals when you pick those items! read more

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I was harrassed by an obviously drunk customer who pushed me and was agreesive with 2 other customers - spoke to manager she spoke to him she came back to me and said "I can't kick him out he hasn't paid his bill" Shame on them bad customer service ruined my night read more

Great fish and Chips and Corned Beef and cabbage. It is the Cheers of Costa Mesa. Great neighborhood bar

I'd like to challenge Durty Nelly's to step up their fish &chips game. Make the fish look like cod rather than an open wallet. Make the batter lighter and crunchier and at least half as oily. Also just check the fish to breading ratio so that it looks like there's substantially more fish on the plate than breading. Last thing, RAISINS? in the cole slaw? Really? It should come with a warning. AND the server defending the current state of it by citing great sales is not an indicator that it couldn't or shouldn't be improved. Right now is just slightly average but could be so much better!!! Everything else is good! read more

This charming gem never disappoints. The food is consistently perfect and cooked with love and care. Been going there there for years, Monique is the owner, her and the staff make you feel welcomed. read more

Love this place. Great drinks and the fried pickles are to die for. Once I saw a shirtless guy getting popcorn that was hot as well. Overall amazing Irish bar. read more

Tucked away off of Redhill in somewhat of a commercial/industrial area Durty Nellie's is a great Irish Pub. Their Shepards Pie is a must try. Surprisingly they cook up a great clam chowder. This is homemade stuff rich with clams and spices. Not something out of the can. We were there on a Saturday night and there was live music. An eclectic band called The Goat Hill Gamblers. They are "Tom Petty"ish with some original songs and even some nostalgic surf tunes. Check out the website to see when they play there. The service was quick and servers very attentive. read more

Perfect little IRISH restaurant-bar tucked away between multiple small businesses! The service is very friendly and the drinks and food are brought out quite quickly. It definitely has the Irish bar darker lighting, cherry wood, and dark greens you could imagine, and time seems to fly when you're there. They have some days (Pre-Covid) set up for Karaoke night. Did return here a lot with colleagues and friends for lunch. Highly recommend! read more

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This place is a hidden gem. The food is amazing, the booze comes quick, and the service is great! I have been coming here for years and they are consistent to say the least. I just ordered the shepherds pie. It took a good amount of time but you can tell that it did. It is phenomenal and authentic. I appreciate this place because it stays true, especially the chefs. read more

Durty Nelly's - Shepherds Pie, amazing!!!! - Irish Pub Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is such a nice Irish pub. People were friendly, staff was great and attentive. They also have complimentary popcorn!

Check your credit card statements everyone. Came here on a Friday evening and got two beers. The receipt stated $16, but my credit card posted $50. This is the first time in a very long time a bar has done this to me. Since I didn't keep the receipt, I lost the dispute. So everyone please be weary of this bar when using your credit card. read more

I didn't even get to the ordering food part of the experience. I ordered an Old Fashioned with house whiskey, but what I got was lightly brown water with a cherry and orange zest. read more

Great music, food and service! I have never been here before but I love it so far...I will post more later. read more

Durty Nelly's - Irish Pub Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Thursday night was way funner when Sue was here!! She's the best!! Bring back Sue for karaoke!!

Had a nice IPA experience here during happy hour. The appetizers were good. Only problem was there were only two people working and near the end we got forgotten about. The photo is of the 4 item combo apps during HH. Also, our server forgot to give us the $20 deal. We didn't catch it until we left - so ended up not getting the HH pricing after all - which kind of sucked. read more

Durty Nelly's - HH 4 item combo tacos/zucchini/onion rings/shrimp skewers - Irish Pub Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My recent visit to Durty Nelly's was regrettable. I encountered a double charge issue, questionable service, and unsatisfactory cleanliness. It's not a place I would readily recommend. read more

Food is good, but the waitress dropped my bread on the floor, she didn't replace for me. I don't think I will drive there anymore. It is a longer distance from home. read more

Great ambiance food and service . We had drinks and appetizers. Banger bites and seasoned fries.

Amazing staff!! Food is good enough to tell people about it. Service makes you feel like 'Norm' everytime you walk in. Bring some friends, have a pint, stay awhile read more

I love this place. Very casual with a friendly staff. Chat will Monique- she is so very kind, efficient and on top of everything. I had the fish & chips, while my friend had the patty melt. Very good, and great fries. This is a cozy restaurant, very comfortable. read more

This is a fun Irish themed bar in an industrial park. I liked the grass area and the outside looked way better than I expected (so sorry I didn't grab a photo). Parking: parking is easy. This is a small bar! I feel like if just one table was removed it would be so much easier to move around! The staff is friendly. We went on a Saturday afternoon to see a friend's brother and his cover band play. The fish and chips were good. The chicken finger appetizer had really great flavor! Lots of Guinness. 4 stars for being a bit understaffed and it took a little longer than we usually like to have drinks refilled and to get our check at the end. read more

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A lot of fun! Drinks are fairly priced, easy bar to have fun with friends at! Also the karaoke is a lot of fun. read more

The worst service I've experienced at a place I voluntarily entered. The server walked past us countless times only offering a look of disdain. read more

Last night, we were at Nelly's for their Thursday night karaoke. We got there at 7:20pm & our waitress Amy asked us what we would like to drink in terms of alcohol beverages. Since we're familiar with the menu, we put in our dinner orders at the same time. I also asked her for a couple of waters before she left. We got our cocktails within 10 minutes, but NO WATERS! We got our food 50 minutes later! Like, how long does it take to make a salad and an appetizer? And still, NO WATERS! My friend flagged a different waitress to ask for waters. By this time, they announced that the kitchen would be closing at 9pm. We finished our dinner, sang two songs in the rotation, & the other waitress(not Amy) cleared our tables, & still NO WATERS! We left at 10:30, we nursed our drinks up to the very last drop coz the entire time we were there, two waitresses never served us waters! Mind you, the place wasn't packed, plenty of empty tables & the people not singing karaoke all left around 9pm! Giving them 3stars for lukewarm service. I would give 2 stars except we love their KJ & the ambiance of the place! read more

Pub pretzel is a must. Black and tan all day. Come here once a week now and Karaoke is on Thursday nights if you want to see a mix of neat songs being sang by neat people. read more

Okay here's the deal about this place... Let's put it in perspective: I'm REALLY into dive bars. They're totally my jam so obviously when I drive by this place on my way to work it really catches my eye. I decided to plan a Happy Hour with my coworkers after work and we weren't disappointed. FOOD: We ordered Thai Spice wings, Hot wings, onion rings, potato skins and two beers. We were really digging the Happy Hour specials so we sort of went crazy with the food. Also, their Happy Hour lasts 'till 9pm -- Danger! My wings were alright and I've had better onion rings but they really hit the spot because it's a dive bar, duh. SERVICE: Most waiters or waitresses at dive bars are rude but our waitress was nice and smiled a lot. LOCATION: This place isn't dirty like most dive bars. They have several TV's where people were watching the World Series and it added a cool vibe/atmosphere to the bar. We left right when trivia was about to start so I'd like to come back to definitely try that out! The bar is actually located in this area with several businesses, it's an interesting location but I don't mind it! If you come after work, parking isn't bad. I will come back here only because it's down the street from my work. read more

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It's a locals restaurant/bar. The food is actually pretty good here. Last time I went, I had some hh oysters, escargot, and fish and chips (they are known for their fish and chips). They have a full bar. Because they are in an industrial park, they close really early.. 9p on most weekdays. They have team trivia on some nights, karaoke on Fridays, and a live band on Saturdays. read more

Our server Sue made the night magical. She was quick with the wit, drink and provision! The salmon was good. The beverages had the proper amount of bitters. Entertainment was good and the place was fairly clean for an Irish bar. Who would have guessed a bar could be in such an industrial district. Great times read more

I've been a regular here since 2017. Durty Nelly's is a home away from home. The space is warm and welcoming. They're one of OC's best known karaoke spots, with karaoke every Thursday, with David Soto, Friday, with Bobby Vegas, and every 2nd and 4th Saturday with the hard working and ever-present Anjel. There is no better place to do karaoke. If you haven't experienced Durty Nelly's karaoke, you haven't experienced real karaoke. Trust me; I'm an expert. They also have a great menu, and servers who know how to pour a great drink. And their servers are their shining stars. Janet is such a fantastic, warm, and friendly person who truly gets to know her patrons and makes you feel welcome. Sue is a ball of energy, tending to your every need, while also working the crowd and injecting her own brand of fun into every karaoke night. Can't be missed! But the heart and soul of Durty Nelly's is Liz. Once she learns your name, she'll never forget it. And every time she sees you, she welcomes you back with a big smile and a heart-felt hello. If you take the time to have conversation with her, she'll remember and continue the next one like the last one never ended. Kind, warm, and attentive, Liz is the reason Nelly's feels like home. While Nelly's has a lot going for it, it would be nothing without those wonderful ladies. There's no better place to make your regular spot than Durty Nelly's. read more

I came with a group of friends today (st Patrick's day) and while the food and drinks were good, the service that Sue provided was absolutely astounding. When we came in before the lunch rush, I could see Sue taking care of the whole restaurant and my oh my did she handle it amazingly! I've worked in food service before and I was in awe with how she was able to handle such a crazy rush all by herself. Words cannot describe enough how much I appreciated her service and bubbly personality. If you ever come by, be sure to have Sue as your server! read more

Their food is great!! We were in the area to visit a museum at the airport and found them close by. We sat outside and had a nice server who took care of us. I would definitely come back for the home made artichoke dip and chips. read more

Gosh been visiting this place for years !! The owner is a doll all her staff are just great folks . A wonderful place to meet up with friends have some heat bar food and drinks ! love it ! read more