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4.2 (41 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Dale W.

Ice place along the Main Street of downtown Davenport that serves up some niche eats. Great cocktail menu and the sashimi is good.

Fresh pineapple juice and a pineapple martini.
Rachel F.

We tried this place after a recommendation from the internet sent us searching for this tiny bar. We had stayed at the Blackhawk a few months ago and had no idea that we were so close to such a hidden gem the entire time. The interior was super dark. The social distancing was done well despite how small it was inside, and there was a lot of outdoor seating as well. The cocktails were wonderful -- refreshing and unique. I had the pineapple martini and my husband had the kiwi. I also ordered a glass of the pineapple juice and it was DELICIOUS beyond words. All their juices are fresh pressed, not from cans or concentrate. We also had the charcuterie board and it was absolutely yummy. Variety of meats and cheeses including smoked duck (to die for!), green olives, and spectacular bleu cheese crumbles. We want to come back and try more of their food items but we had already eaten a huge dinner and were beyond full.

Left to right: King Kong, Tart Cherry, Strawberry Kiwi Martini
Martin N.

Cool place, great staff, disappointing cocktails. Stopped in here after dinner on a Saturday and was surprised to see it empty but for one couple. The decor/furnishing of the bar is great, it's got a great look. We opened the menu and were completely baffled. The cocktails are listed without ingredients, so it's very hard to know what you're actually ordering. Our server came over and very patiently explained the menu to us and helped us order. We got a King Kong, and Tart Cherry Tonic, and a strawberry kiwi martini (gross-sounding, I know). The server was super friendly and helpful (short lady with long braids). My drink (the tonic) was fine, I thought it tasted very watered-down, but that might just have been the style they were going for. My husband's (the King Kong) was also fine but also kind of weak. However the martini was really quite gross. It's fundamentally a tiny smoothie with vodka in it, not at all appetizing. He had a couple sips but left it undrunk. We urged him to send it back but he was too shy. Main takeaways: Big problems with the menu. Drinks need to have at least a couple ingredients listed. I used to be a server and if I had to explain every drink it would drive me crazy. Also there's too much on the drink menu. Do less and do it better. If you end up here, order a classic cocktail off-menu, it'll probably be good.

a glass of limeade with a wooden spoon
EmilyEmily D.

I must start by saying I am not a huge liquor drinker. I have an amazing palate though. I had a pineapple tonic, which was good. But I saw a jalapeño pineapple margarita delivered next to me and knew I HAD to have one. Holy cow, the heat from jalapeño, sweet from the pineapple, and smoky from the mezcal ! Hands down best cocktail I've had. My husband ordered the King Kong old fashioned, and it wasn't his favorite. The regular old fashioned he said was fantastic!

Such a classy looking bar
Michael M.

I can see why everyone raves about this place. Only stopped in for a drink but the music was cool and chill and I love the atmosphere. I see this as a place to hang out with friends and enjoy some really quality cocktails and some light bites. I can personally vouch for their old fashioned. And with such great service, I'm looking forward to coming back.

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Krista K.

Great service, they have also expanded the fromage and cutteries menu. Pineapple Yum Yum is to die for but has since been changed to the Kiwi Yum Yum; much better I might add less tart. Blood Orange is my recent Fave @ this location. Custom Cocktails and creation lab is a main reason to visit this location as well as fresh fish. Few I have seen with such a fresh pokie bowl! :) Great Marlin & Ahi! In winter, I see more salmon. I would call ahead to see the list. Vey progressive atmosphere & music. -urban industrial decor all the while maintaining a comforting unencumbered feel.

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Drinks are delicious and the owner is a stand up guy. Super fresh and interesting stuff

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Great staff, though they were out of sashimi the bartender remembered me from a previous visit

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Cool atmosphere but the cocktails literally tasted like shit. Worst drink I've ever had.

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Go see Macy; she provided exceptional customer service and the cocktails and the Poke bowl are wonderful!

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Fantastic ceviche, charcuterie, and cocktails. Love this place!

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Great Tuesday drink special. Cool atmosphere and concept.

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This is a must visit bar for anyone looking for a truly great selection of drinks. Best liquor selection in Davenport!

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Obsessed with this place. So reasonably priced for such an upscale and awesome atmosphere. Unique menu with amazing taste.

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Perfect date location. Lighting…read more Chef quality food Strong cocktails Within walking distance of the last picture house

Perhaps some of us ordered the wrong item, but unfortunately I cannot recommend this place to…read moreanyone who wants to splurge on a nice dinner. We went to 'The Half Nelson' with high hopes from what we'd heard from seasoned locals. While the pork chop was satisfactory, the pork collar they paired it with on the October menu was the saltiest thing I have ever had the misfortune of attempting to consume. It tasted like some sort of salt lick you put in a gerbil cage to supplement their sodium intake. And I won't even get started on how awful the braised greens were... (unspeakably repulsive). The most edible piece of food on the October menu's 'pork two ways' plate were the two miniscule pieces of roasted sweet potato. I thought it was garnish at first only to realize it was the most tasteful component of the dish. Unfortunately, the majority of our dinner party left this restaurant thoroughly disenchanted. My advice to the owners: you have a great atmosphere, find your signatures! Me&Billy's pork chop plate puts your above-referenced pork dish to SHAME. Servers also carry themselves as if they are part of an elite group of fine-dining wizards, but they give Denny's level service and just act as pretentious as they can possibly fake. Bottom line: Fade the .3333 repeating nelson if you want to invest in a fine meal and take your hard earned money down to a place like Me&Billy's. The food will be orders of magnutude better and you won't be made to feel like an inadequate plebian for spending money there. The reason they get two stars is because the building and atmosphere they have is actually quite nice. Perhaps their October menu was a miss, but they won't have me back to see a make.

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