Welcome to Durty Nelly's
Durty Nelly's is more than just a pub; it's a vibrant hub of American comfort food located in Costa Mesa, California. Renowned for its lively atmosphere, the venue offers a spacious setting ideal for gatherings, complete with an inviting outdoor patio. Patrons rave about the diverse menu, featuring favorites like Fried Calamari and Bangers and Mash, all crafted to perfection. With engaging entertainment—from karaoke nights to comedy shows—there's never a dull moment. The warm, friendly service complements the delicious food, making each visit memorable. At Durty Nelly's, great food and joyous camaraderie await every guest.
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2915 Red Hill Ave g101, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Hotline: (714) 957-1951
Welcome to Durty Nelly's: A Cozy American Eatery in Costa Mesa
Nestled at 2915 Red Hill Ave in Costa Mesa, California, Durty Nelly's is a charming American restaurant that captures the essence of casual dining intertwined with spirited entertainment. With its warm atmosphere and vibrant energy, it has quickly become a local favorite for food lovers and karaoke enthusiasts alike.
Durty Nelly's boasts a delectable menu that covers a range of appetizing options, from mouth-watering salads to hearty appetizers. A standout among their salads is the Fiesta Salad, featuring grilled chicken, black beans, fresh avocado, and crisp tortilla strips, all on a bed of romaine and iceberg lettuce. This salad pairs beautifully with their signature salsa ranch dressing for a refreshing burst of flavor at just $16.00.
- Appetizers: You can't go wrong with sharing the Giant Pretzel with Beer Cheese Sauce — a generous portion for $15.00 that is perfect for indulging with friends.
- For something a bit more exciting, try the Fried Calamari or Wings of Fire, both priced at $15.00 and known for their taste and quality.
- And how could one forget the gastro-pub classic, Onion Rings, dressed in gourmet batter and sitting at $14.00? They're a crispy, golden delight!
Beyond the extraordinary food, customer reviews highlight Durty Nelly's welcoming ambiance and lively entertainment. Tessa H., a frequent visitor, mentions that despite the crowds, the service remains exceptionally quick and friendly, especially during bustling nights. The roomy space, complemented by an inviting outdoor patio, makes it a great spot for social gatherings.
But the night doesn't end after dinner. The establishment transforms into a karaoke haven, creating an environment of camaraderie and fun. Whether you're a star in the making or prefer to cheer from the sidelines, the atmosphere pulsates with energy and excitement. As Stephanie M. describes, it's a welcoming space where everyone is encouraged to join in the fun with “loud music and fantastic food.”
Overall, Durty Nelly's is not just a restaurant; it’s an experience that marries hearty American cuisine with vibrant social engagement. As you savor each bite, from the Fried Chicken Salad ($16.00) to the nostalgic New England Clam Chowder paired with a small house salad for just $12.00, you can also immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of karaoke and live entertainment. So, gather your friends and head over — you won’t just enjoy a meal; you’ll create lasting memories at Durty Nelly's!
Durty Nelly's is the best. I've been twice: once on a Saturday night and once on St. Patrick's Day (arguably the busiest night of the year for Irish pubs!!). Both times, despite the crowds, the lines moved quick, service was great, and I had a ton of fun. The space is so roomy and they have an outdoor patio space too. They do karaoke on Saturdays. The only thing is, they have single stall bathrooms and there can be quite a line!
I search and searched for my corned beef and cabbage meal and found this place. Excellent! They were very friendly and polite and the vibe was perfect for me. The food was cooked to perfection, portions are a little small but everything else was outstanding.
Top notch service and $9 Guinness pints. Plenty of parking, creative entertainment and clean bathrooms. Free plentiful parking in a safe area. What more could you want? I didn't try the food but people recommended the clam chowder.
Love coming here for Karaoke. The staff is always great and you cannot beat the karaoke. It had a great small bar feel to it
For an appetizer we posted the massive pretzel and a side of fries. Our drinks were an old fashion and a Corona. The cocktail was strong, but full of the flavors you'd expect from an old fashion. For dinner my wife had the Irish Stew and I ordered the Bangers and Mash. Wow, everything was delicious! The price was great and the portion sizes were plentiful. It was comedy night and Fair Trade Comedy crew offered a broad spectrum of comic styles that were enjoyed. There was no cover fee so we made sure to tip the comedians for their entertaining sets. We'll come back for another show and more great food.
Okay what a name for this location. I was in town for a conference and my friends wanted to do karaoke. So they looked it up and this place had karaoke. We all hopped in various cars and high-tailed it over to this location. First of all it's a bar expect a bar but this is the karaoke that you do on stage they have it many nights throughout the week and it's actually super fun. If you're pretty terrible it seems like the host or one of the hosts will kind of jump in and help you if the crowd isn't doing it as well. The location was clean the bathrooms were clean especially for a bar. Service was pretty good the server really accommodated my stupid requests. We got the fried pickles and oh man were those amazing definitely definitely definitely get those. We also got shrimp platters and chips and salsa and I asked for a chicken breast with barbecue sauce and she said she was going to have to bribe the kitchen and if she came out with a knife stuck into her that it was my fault. But ultimately they did it and it was actually fantastic and it was really really good because she had steered me away from chicken tenders she said don't get those it's the only thing they don't make themselves. Ultimately we ended up having way too much food and took a bunch with us back to the hotel. Drinks were fantastic The Lemon Drop Martini was so strong that my friend couldn't drink it I had to drink half of it for her to get more of a mixer. Don't get me wrong I wasn't complaining because I like alcohol. But it was too strong for her which was great benefit for me. I would definitely come back to this place and in fact I kind of wanted to do that while we were there for the conference but it just didn't work out. When we got up to sing they were Beyond complimentary the KJ actually will videotape you sometimes I think it's probably for his Instagram but super complimentary and welcoming to all and everybody so that was nice to see. Definitely invited me to come back. The lineup was extraordinarily long we only got up for one song and we were there for 4 hours. But there's nothing they can do when there's 50 or 60 people that want to sing. So just enjoy it. I will say this that music that was the filler music between acts was absolutely freaking fantastic it was extraordinarily loud so I was pretty hoarse by the time we left and it wasn't from singing it was from trying to talk to the people around me. LOL Go to this place expecting loud music and to have a fun time with some great food.
Cute little dive bar. Food is pretty good, really enjoyed their artichoke dip. Drinks are strong so that's a major plus. Karaoke is Friday nights (at least it used to be it's been a while). Karaoke is fun and there are definitely regulars but everyone is welcome and cheered on. It can definitely get over cramped sometimes and the bathroom line can get really long. Will be back to try some new food and update my review.
Parking was pretty easy, as there is a business park sharing the same lot. I came here last night for my first visit, with a 13 party meetup group. The servers were friendly, bit overwhelmed and scattered The corned beef was tender and tasty. I enjoyed the karaoke set up and would return again. I'm just not a singer, so I sang along from my table. The whole crowd vibed.