Durty Nelly's Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Durty Nelly's, a vibrant American pub nestled in Costa Mesa, California. Their menu is a delightful fusion of classic bar favorites and pub fare, perfect for any occasion. Begin your culinary adventure with the Wings of Fire or the impressively large Pretzel with Beer Cheese Sauce. For salad lovers, the Classic Cobb Salad and the zesty Fiesta Salad are fresh, flavorful choices.
The menu also boasts a comforting New England Clam Chowder that has diners raving about its richness. Diners have praised the meticulous preparation of each dish, with a warm atmosphere enhanced by engaging karaoke nights. Durty Nelly's isn't just about food; it’s a place where laughter and camaraderie flourish over delectable bites and enticing drinks.
With lively entertainment and a cozy ambiance, every visit promises fun and satisfaction, making it a must-try spot in Costa Mesa.
Appetizers
Giant Pretzel with Beer Cheese Sauce
Banger Bites
Served with mustard.
Fried Shrimp
Served with cocktail sauce.
Spinach Dip
Served with tortilla chips.
Fried Calamari
Served with cocktail sauce.
Chips and Salsa
Potato Skins
Jack and cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, served with sour cream.
Wings of Fire
Chicken Fingers
Onion Rings
Gourmet battered rings.
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara.
Shrimp Cocktail
Served with cocktail sauce.
Fried Chicken Salad
Eggs, bacon, tomatoes, cheddar cheese.
Classic Cobb Salad
Turkey, ham, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and blue cheese crumbles.
Fiesta Salad
Chicken, black beans, avocado, cheddar cheese, tortilla strips, pico de gallo, atop a mix of romaine and iceberg lettuce, with salsa ranch dressing.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.
Nellys Salads
Soup and Combos
New England Clam Chowder
Bowl New England Clam Chowder with a Small House Salad
San Francisco Burger
Burger grilled with garlic butter, guacamole, pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, on a brioche bun.
Patty Melt
American cheese, grilled onions, Thousand Island, grilled on rye bread.
The Classic Burger
Angus patty or turkey. Customized your way.
Pub Burgers
For the Wee Ones
Kids Fish and Chips
Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Kids Chicken Fingers
Reuben Sandwich
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island grilled on rye bread.
French Dip Sandwich
Roast beef piled high with swiss cheese on a French roll served with au jus.
Turkey Melt Sandwich
Turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, tomato, and Thousand Island grilled on sourdough.
BLT Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, on toasted bread.
Classic Sub
Sliced turkey, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo layered between 2 slices of toasted sourdough.
Pastrami Melt Sandwich
Pastrami, coleslaw, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island grilled on rye bread.
California Chicken Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, onion, Swiss cheese, avocado, chipotle mayo on a brioche bun.
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Tuna salad, American cheese, and tomato grilled on sourdough.
Steak Sandwich
Aged ribeye, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, on a French roll.
Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Lean sliced ham and American cheese on sourdough.
Turkey Deli Table Sandwich
Comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo.
Roast Beef Deli Table Sandwich
Comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo.
Tuna Deli Table Sandwich
Comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo.
Ham Deli Table Sandwich
Comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo.
Durty Sandwiches
Entrees
Salmon
Blackened or grilled with garlic butter, served with the vegetable of the day and mash potatoes with brown gravy.
Shepherd's Pie
Hearty combo of ground beef, onions, mushrooms, peas and carrots, blended together and topped by mashed potatoes, brown gravy, melted cheddar cheese, and grilled tomato slices.
Shrimp & Cod Combo
Our famous fish and chips accompanied by large golden fried shrimp.
Fish & Chips
Our signature dish! Beer battered Icelandic cod, french fries, and snappy slaw.
Bangers and Mash
2 Irish sausages topped with grilled onions, served with the vegetable of the day and mashed potatoes with brown gravy.
Irish Stew
Succulent cubed beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery, seasoned to perfection with herbs, in a delicious broth made with Guinness of course!