Loved the deviled eggs and salad for a starter. My streak was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Service was perfect and fast. And the ambiance just tied everything together. Will definitely be back! read more

What an exceptional experience! I walked in just expecting a decent steak dinner, left with a desire to go back. Ate at the bar, Steak was wonderful, bartender asked if I wanted to wanted any other side besides the asparagus and I gladly did so as I don't really care for that. Got the grilled squash and zucchini, nicely done. Steak was perfectly cooked medium rare with beautiful grill marks, see picture. Best part of this visit was the bartender and manager. They had a whiskey I really like that I haven't seen anywhere else in Texas or anyplace else for that matter. The manager also introduced me to another whiskey that was really, really good as well! Not mentioning names of these whiskeys as they are on limited allocation. They also were chatty enough but not too chatty, if you know what I mean. Will definitely go back if in the area, suggest you do too! read more

Everything!! You are missing out if you haven't visited this spot. Do yourself a favor and have dinner here asap. You won't be disappointed! the red snapper is divine...and the elk steak.. can't even begin to describe it! read more

This place is a hidden gem. Fantastic and high-quality seafood with a really adorable ambience. You can tell that everyone there is dedicated to making sure your experience is fabulous. read more

This place never ceases to amaze me. I don't always think to bring the family here but every single time we have, it's been wonderful. Incredible service accompanied by outstanding food. Some great signature cocktails as well as a really solid wine list. This isn't the place to go if you're super snotty and want to feel super snotty at a restaurant. But if you want an outstanding meal, outstanding service and really enjoyable overall experience you really need to check out Nelson's. read more

The food is absolutely amazing! We ordered the elk and mashed potatoes, and the fish filet which tasted great! We had gotten the owner as our server and he was the nicest guy, very friendly! As for the ambiance, it is a very beautiful restaurant with nice lighting and comfortable seatin. read more

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BEWARE! There is a ridiculously exorbitant UPCHARGE on an OLD FASHIONED drink here. To add insult to injury, they don't tell you about it until they bring you the bill at the end of your dinner. No forewarning whatsoever when you order the drink. So wrong... The upcharge is $3 for the ice cube (yes, you heard me right!), and for the bitters. The OWNER Bryan's excuse for not explaining the upcharge when ordering the drink was that he did not want to embarrass the customer! What?! That is simply nonsensical! The interaction with the OWNER ended up with him losing his temper and ANGRILY THROWING THE CREDIT CARD HOLDER DOWN ON THE TABLE! Totally unprofessional and immature, to say the least. Bryan's losing control was quite frightening to my friends and me! Sadly, the atmosphere is totally lacking here. It is just bare bones tables and booths. There is so much that could be done to make the place look classy, to match the pricey menu items! The only bright spot of the evening was THOMAS, our very congenial and attentive server! read more

My date had the 12oz ribeye which was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. I had the bison meatloaf which was excellent as well. I will be back for either the elk tenderloin or a steak. The service was awesome and we were well taken care of during our dining experience. I loved the interior, very clean and modern. For the price and quality this is a gem. By the way.... The carrot cake is out of this world. read more

Nelson's - Menu. Lots a fantastic options - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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We were hungry for steak on a Thursday and didn't feel like getting dressed up and spending a ton of money. Nelson's was the perfect destination. We began with drinks--a fresh and fruity gin and blackberry cocktail (normally, it's raspberry on the menu) and an exquisite smoked old fashioned. We split a delicious crab cake appetizer and followed it with a sirloin and elk tenderloin. Both cuts of meat were tender and well seasoned. The elk was unexpectedly rich and buttery with a pile of sautéed onions and creamy mashed potatoes. Our server--I think her name was Anna--was attentive, knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. She made sure our dinner was perfect and that we never needed anything. The restaurant was quiet and clean--not especially busy at 8pm on a weeknight. There's nothing pretentious about it, but it's decorated tastefully in black and white. This would be a great place for a date night or a nice casual dinner with friends. The outside patio would be a great spot to enjoy a meal and a glass of wine. Thanks, Nelson's, for a great night out. We will definitely make this a part of our restaurant rotations. All in all, I have no read more

Great food. Professional and helpful staff. Owner, Bryan Nelson, personally visits the table. Excellent menu and cocktails. A great location with an inviting atmosphere. Highly recommend Nelson's Steak, Seafood and Cocktails on Preston. North of Campbell and South of Frankford Road. read more

Very nice, clean restaurant with a comfortable bar and lounge area. Met the owner, Brian who couldn't have been nicer. We had lunch and food was delicious. We plan to return for dinner soon! Highly recommend!!! read more

Hands down the worst service I have ever received at a restaurant in my life. The waiter greeted us with menus and water about a minute or two after seating, and never returned to the table. Granted, it was a group event, and they may have been a little busy, but he was seen to be standing around gossiping with the bartender, leaning on the wall with his arms folded, and never made any attempt to come back to our table for an order when is partner finally came around an hour later, we told them no thank you. If you ever have The Misfortune to go there, do not allow the male to serve you. read more

This place, renamed from "Hook Line and Sinker" is a real "Stinker"! We walked in, looked around, got a whiff, turned around and walked right back out. The odor of this place tells you something just isn't right. And don't get confused in thinking that this place has the ambience of a normal steak and seafood restaurant just because it states steak and seafood on the sign. This place has absolutely zero ambience. If you choose to come here, then please wear your mask. Not only will that mask help for Covid, but it should help with the odor here at Smellson's read more

Nelson's - Smellson's... sit outside because you won't be able to stand the smell inside! - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The food was good, service was great, ambiance was excellent, you could actually have a conversation at the table without having to yell across the table. I would have given 5 stars, but it was a bit of a drive from North Plano for a carload of Senior Citizens. read more

Food was incredible! I will go back again. Ownership is in the front of the house and very pleasant. Chef came out to make sure all is OK Well done Nelsons read more

My son and I went to dinner at this fabulous establishment. I am not a seafood person but I am trying to venture out and so I rate this saying they have grown my curiosity. I had the opportunity to taste a few things! I will get to all of it! When you walk in you are greeted with the bar area open foyer and a nice clean dining room. You can tell they are respectful and safe with the pandemic concerns. The bar is awesome, the liquor selection is also impressive. And you will be satisfied with anything you order. It was suggested I get a Don Connelly, my first made with Hendricks Gin and it was superb! So we met some friends of my son and they had ordered crab legs, this was a first for me but they were great quality. Super fresh, it melted on my tongue, very smooth. Texture for me is big and it has great texture. My son had the shrimp and they disappeared quickly so I assume they were delicious bad well. I do enjoy a white flaky fish and the owner recommended I try the Red Snapper he took off the skin and it was really good, my son had the elk and that was also a fist for me! It also melted in my mouth! So I had to try something fried and the okra! Omg! Omg!! Fried is my first love! Lol This is a must try restaurant. You feel like you are in a small town with friendly service and they really care about quality. I can't wait to go back and try the catfish and a steak! read more

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Food is great. (You have to try the corn) Steaks were cooked perfectly. Elk was fantastic. Brian was great and provided insight on what he suggested and did not disappoint. We'll definitely be back and couldn't recommend this place enough. read more

After an ok/mixed dinner experience, we gave Nelson's another try because of the friendly service and potential we felt. Glad we did, as lunch was fantastic. The restaurant practices social distancing and masks. It is very clean and so we had no worries about dining there. First, the service was the same high quality, friendly, and attentive service we had received at dinner. Our server, Thomas, was great. We started with the crab cake appetizer. It was delicious and perfectly seasoned. May be one of the best crab cakes I have ever had. It is very big for an appetizer, but we managed! A bit more remoulade would have been good though. They offer a nice chardonnay by the glass and my wife opted for their custom old fashion. Both were very good and reasonably priced. My wife had the fried shrimp. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and lightly breaded; served with cocktail sauce. She felt like she was back in New Orleans they were so good. They came with a huge basket of french fries, easily enough for 2. The French fries were perfectly cooked, salted, and just delicious. I went for the cheeseburger and opted for grilled zucchini and squash vs. too many carbs with the fries. Everything was perfectly cooked. The vegies were al dente and fresh. The burger was huge and cooked just right (MR). I thought the meat was a bit bland, but perhaps it was because I had tasted the crab cake and a shrimp. I added a little salt, but it still needed something. All in all, a very good burger though. No room for desert on this trip! read more

We had lunch here today. Both of us had seafood and it was very light and fresh. Service was excellent! It wasn't busy but I can imagine the atmosphere is great quiet or busy. read more

Been driving past this place for 10 years, what a mistake. Decided to try it on wednesday evening and its a gem. My grilled trout with rice and asparagus was among the best I've had, including right out of an Idaho stream. My wife's ribeye steak sandwich was excellent and the fries were fabulous. Anna, our server was a delight attentive, informed and caring. Little disappointed they were out of my drink (Makers Mark) but the pour was ok/ fair on Jack Daniels. Attractive but plain decor, plenty of comfortable booths. I imagine this place will be hoping on the weekend; we'll be back for sure and will tell friends read more

So I am dining alone in the late afternoon and my usual favorite was not open until 5:00. I went to Nelson's after. A Yelp search with the "open now" filter. I was by myself so I kept it simple and orders a 12oz Ribeye medium rare, with mashed and asparagus. The steak came out and it was perfect. I need to go back and bring friends so we can try more things. read more

I went to this place for the first time about a week ago. It is very understaffed and therefore services is slow. Everyone knows that poor Service is a deal killer! My daughter ordered the Wagyu burger and asked for it to be cooked medium and it came out rare. She's in replaced it with a crabcake that was less than quality. The catfish was tasty, but the portion size was not overly pleasing. Wasted $20 on the crabcake, left a message for the manager to call me the following Monday and got no response. Don't think I will be going back at this point. read more

Food was good. Nothing to write home about but it was good. The elk tenderloin with mashed potatoes and grilled onions were great. The appetizer with the deviled eggs, bacon wrapped shrimp, and crab cakes was just okay. Nothing was bad, it just lacked flavor. The fondue app was okay but the chips with that app were really good. The real winner was their sauces. The crab cake dip and the ranch were both delicious. read more

Was looking for a place to take a date last night and we both like the "fishy" places around the area but wanted to try something new. I found Nelsons via google and then read about it and looked at some pics via yelp. Reviews were good, the pics were pretty AMAZING and I looked at the menu and it had a relatively good amount of variety. Was able to get a reservation and the evening was set!!! I get there before she does - its kind of hidden off of Preston Rd. so its somewhat easy to miss.. Neat looking place from the outside with a outdoor patio that would be KILLER during cooler weather. Unfortunately it was 94 on this day and my bald head was getting misty before I got to the front door. One of the first things I consider when I walk into a new place is how comfortable I am temperature wise. Nelsons is VERY small on the inside and because of the outdoor seating, the doors open and close a lot. Additionally they have plate glass windows facing due East. Long story short - if you are hot natured like I am - its going to be a warm (but not "horrible") dining experience. Aside from that Nelson's is relatively modern inside - though the seating is pretty average which was surprising considering the upscale "feel" to the place. The menu is varied - but I would say on the pricier side. I had a half caesar simply because the waiter said the full was monstrous - and I can't even imagine the full because the half was more than most places regular salad - and the dressing was freaking WONDERFUL. She had deviled eggs to start and said they were amazing - I don't touch the things... A few beers later dinner arrived - I had redfish with asparagus, mashed potatoes, and got some grilled shrimp along with it. She got salmon and fried okra. EVERYTHING was good - maybe VERY good - but it all had a pretty salty taste other than the mashed potatoes - which were just pure awesomeness. The fish was done right, the okra was good, the asparagus was fat but edible - but again, lots of salt and lemon pepper which I could have done without. Service was slow but EXTREMELY courteous - the place was busy so I don't take too many points away for that. Because of the patio and the somewhat "modern" feel to it I might go again during cooler weather and enjoy the patio - but I likely will pick Sea Breeze in Plano rather than going back to Nelsons the next time I'm hungry for fish - which is often. Busy, a modern vibe, a bit overpriced and salty - though with good portions, quality fish in and of itself - and friendly wait staff - and warm as far as indoor habitat settings goes is how I would sum up Nelsons. If you have further questions about Nelsons and my experience feel free to say hey... read more

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The food is very good but given the lack of ambiance, I can't rate it more than a 3. The space is cold in color/lack of decoration, cold in temperature, sterile, and the sound echoes. Our rib eye steak frites were cooked perfectly and were flavorful. The service was excellent. Our server was very attentive and paid attention. If the owners put even the slightest effort into the ambiance, this could be a 5 star place. Instead we felt we were eating a really great meal in a fast food restaurant. At these prices, they should turn up the temperature, use tablecloths, light the lamps on the tables, add some art, and lengthen the drapes (maybe make them a color or add golden perfed window coverings). Anything to warm up the space and reduce the echo. read more

Always love my selection. This time was the salmon. Wonderful! Thanks for your great staff too! read more

I give good marks for the lobster bisque, the shrimp appetizer and the fried okra. Not giving high marks for the trout , no salt, bland. The ambience is very simple, the lighting is dull and the furniture is average. The NY strip steak wasn't as expected, very bland and tough to eat and needed to add salt or something to enhance the taste. I don't give full marks for the service , the waiter was hard to follow and not friendly or welcoming, he only asked one of us what we would like to drink..haha..and the restaurant had an odd smell as you walk in. read more

Great experience! We have not been here since it was Hook, Line, & Sinker. So glad we made our way across town to try Nelsons. We enjoyed perfectly cooked Redfish, Bisen Steaks, and Shrimp Veracruz. The appetizer, house sampler, with 4 portions was perfect. Everything we ate tonight was cooked with skill and love. Most items are only grilled with salt and pepper but on the right grill with the perfect protein, that's all you need! I was very skeptical that the Redfish would be cooked well but it was perfect. Amazingly, ALL the proteins were cooked perfectly. I am not a fan of fried fish and that is mostly what other restaurants have. Loved this place. We will be back soon. Try the crab cakes, delish! ASK FOR THOMAS! He has so much class. Really made it an enjoyable meal. Hope this place sticks around. read more

This is one of our faves for sure...it's our neighborhood go to place and the food and staff are just amazing! Love they have a pickup drive through window for when we order pickup...love their redfish..never had better than there and love their amazing burger and their chicken club sandwich..such a great variety and everything tastes amazing! We love to dine there but we also do pickup from there about once a week it's that good! Lots of great sides and the entrees are just spectacular! If you dine there there is lots of great parking spaces so no hassle with parking! It's a win win there on all counts and we love it! read more

Was excited to try this new place. The service was a bit slow. However, the fried catfish and shrimp were very fresh and flavorful!! The cocktail and tarter sauces were tasty, too. I enjoyed the Waldorf salad. It was very fresh. The grilled salmon was flavorless and was raw in the middle, definitely not medium as I requested. We might go again, I'll just skip the salmon. read more

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A hidden jem that will fool you from the appearance and style. Wait until you read the menu. First visit we shared the scallops which are served in 2 or 4 as an appetizer. Next we ordered the fresh Red Snapper. Not fresh frozen but caught in the Gulf and served at this place! Best Texas Redfish I've had all summer. Make the drive, I promise it will be worth it. Full bar and table service, but casual and killer food. Five stars Mr Nelson! Our second visit we started with a bottle of Liberation! This is a crisp, not to buttery, fairly priced French Chardonnay! For starters we tried a cup of the Lobster Bisque and the Gumbo. The bisque is ! Gumbo is loaded with rice and veggies, thick and savory - just not my style. The Redfish is again tonight! The very best on this side of town. Not to be missed. Also tried the fried okra with ranch, which is very tasty. Brian and his team are running a sweet new restaurant. read more

If you like ribeyes from ihop this is your joint. The better thing is they are twice the price. I always tend to burn my mouth on hot mashed potatoes but no worry here. They come out room temp at most. I would recommend this place for large groups as well. They charge a modest $250 for use of the dining room so I would encourage takeout if you are sticking to a budget. As for atmosphere you are welcomed with a pungent yet strong aroma of sewer gas when entering establishment. Have no fear the bathroom worked for half of our visit. So I'm sure it's something that's a quick fix. As for service the owner or manager is great to set ground rules for your visit. He is crystal clear on his expectations for noise, enjoyment and overall experience. All in all if you are looking for an experience that is memorable for all the wrong reasons this is the one stop shop. read more

Popped in during a quick trip to the Dallas area and it did not disappoint! Steak cut was lovely and the cook was perfect. The owner, Bryan, was so friendly and knowledgeable. I'm grateful I grabbed dinner here and was able to support a local business. Don't change a thing! Wish I could stay here another night just enjoy another meal here. read more

This is a gem of a restaurant. We were greeted by Thomas who made us feel at home. We asked Thomas for suggestions and he described everything perfectly. I had the Elk and it was some of the best meat I've ever had. My wife had the Redfish. Delicious. We started with a crab cake. It too was wonderful. The food here is excellently prepared and we highly recommend it. Ask for Thomas, he will guide you through the menu and give you great service. read more

We love this place. The food is always consistent and the service has been great. Great nicer family restaurant with good dishes and a nice bar selection. read more

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It has been a year since my last review. The place is still great, the food is quite good. the place is hopping in the evenings, but lunch just seems to not have taken off. Highly recommend for a business lunch in any capacity. One of the few restaurants in Dallas where you can actually hear each other. Service was superb. read more

I enjoy trying new places and Nelson's now has a permanent spot on my restaurant list. The lobster sliders were decadent and paired well with the fries. The lobster was plentiful and I'll have a hard time choosing someone different on the menu. The salads and steak were also great. The bartender and staff are attentive and helpful with recommendations. read more

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Greeted by L.D. when I walked in. Heard about this place from my girlfriend. I'm a big oyster fan. More so when their a dollar a each. Big and meaty very mild salinity a good brine. Happy hour is gonna be awesome here. Next came the bacon wrapped shrimp poppers. Crunchy, mild spice, a good couple of sauces. $1.00 each. You see where I'm going with this? Next the deviled eggs. Bacon and sweet relish combination. Always a fun snack. $2.50 for 6. I decided not to drink cause they were so cheap and I had to go home and make dinner. But I'm definitely coming back for happy hour again. 5 stars for value and quality The restaurant was very clean a tidy. Good looking staff. Open executive kitchen. Nice play list. This is going to be a hot spot. read more

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The GF and I wanted Hook Line and Sinker and found out it had an ownership change. All old school decor is gone and location is remodeled. Nelson's nearly has the same menu and lunch specials as HL&S. Changes: more food options, hostess seating, ordering from a menu, waitstaff+ tipping, nice outdoor seating area. The fries are much better now! The thicker middle of all of the fried catfish had a strange mushy texture. Unlike self service HL&S, I had to ask for hot sauce (1 option) and horseradish. I had run out of tarter sauce and by the time out waitress appeared, I was near finished with my meal, no biggie. Very nice waitstaff otherwise very attentive. There were maybe 5 other tables with patrons eating at lunch, which HL&S was always pretty packed. I don't see many areas of improvement, but I think people showing up expecting HL&S will be disappointed. read more

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Was surprised to see it empty at lunchtime on a Wednesday. Our server was short tempered, in informative and almost rude. Food was good. Salmon was over cooked and dry but steaks were perfect and elk was delicious. Asparagus was stringy and hard so couldn't enjoy. Baked potatoes not an option and bear options very limited. read more