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The Half Nelson

Restaurant · Davenport ·

The Half Nelson

Restaurant · Davenport ·
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Housed in a 1920s Motor Row building, The Half Nelson serves modern American plates—short rib, elderflower salmon, crab beignets—with a polished lounge vibe. In summer 2025, its Café San Lorenzo patio pop‑up channeled 1960s coastal Italy, a detail covered by regional business press and arts media.

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Chef-driven cuisine, craft cocktails, and polished lounge vibe

crab beignets
atmosphere
flatbread
old fashioned
garlic salad
excellent service
scallops
filet mignon
Google Rating
4.5 (437)
Yelp Rating
4.4
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321 E 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801 Get directions

$30–50

Restroom
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
Cozy
Romantic
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Chef-driven cuisine, craft cocktails, and polished lounge vibe

crab beignets
atmosphere
flatbread
old fashioned
garlic salad
excellent service
scallops
filet mignon
Google Rating
4.5 (437)
Yelp Rating
4.4
Placeholder

321 E 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801 Get directions

$30–50

Restroom
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
Cozy
Romantic
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