Nelson’s Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Nelson's, a vibrant American seafood eatery located in the stunning Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Here, the menu unfolds an exquisite journey through both land and sea, catering to diverse palates with options ranging from mouth-watering Chips & Dip to a sophisticated Connecticut Lobster Roll. Every dish embodies freshness, highlighted by the Ahi Poke Bowl that bursts with flavor, and the comforting Fish and Chips that’s perfect for a casual lunch.
Nelson's is not only about great food; it’s also a welcoming space. With accessible features and a commitment to vegan and vegetarian options, everyone can find a delightful dish. The relaxed atmosphere, paired with attentive waiter service and happy hour specials, makes it a great spot for families and groups alike. Whether enjoying a meal on the heated outdoor patio or indulging in the Mushroom Melt, Nelson's ensures a memorable dining experience.
Appetizers
Chips & Dip
Corn tortilla chips, salsa roja, guacamole
Ceviche
Shrimp marinated in lemon and lime juices, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno, and served with chips
Ahi Poke Bowl
Fresh ahi tuna marinated in spicy ponzu sauce, rice cucumber, tobiko, sesame seeds, avocado, crispy wontons, spicy sriracha aioli, seaweed salad
Steamed Mussels & Sausage
Sautéed mussels, white wine, garlic, shallots calabrian chilies, andouille sausage, bell peppers, toasted sourdough bread
Hot Bavarian Pretzel
Sweet beer mustard, cheese sauce
Nelson's Nachos
Carne asada, corn tortilla chips, cheese sauce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole
Calamari and Peppers
Calamari tossed with shishito peppers, tartar sauce cocktail sauce, lemon wedges
Crispy Chicken Wings
Buffalo or dry, celery, carrots, ranch, blue cheese dip
Nelson's Burger
Arugula, tomato, red onion, pickles, thousand island, brioche bun, choice of cheddar, provolone or swiss cheese. Served with side of french fries
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, chipotle mayo, brioche bun. Served with side of french fries
Smoked Bbq Brisket Sandwich
Sourdough bread, coleslaw, bbq sauce, crispy onion rings,chipotle mayo, slow smoked brisket, choice of cheddar, provolone or swiss cheese, served with side of fries
Seared Ahi Tuna Sandwich
Togarashi, mixed greens, tomato, avocado, ponzu slaw, crispy wonton chips, sriracha aioli, radish sprouts. Served with side of french fries
Connecticut Lobster Roll
Served hot or chilled. Connecticut lobster, clarified butter, lime juice, shallots toasted brioche roll. Served with side of french fries
Fish and Chips
Beer battered fish, tartar sauce, lemon wedges. Served with side of french fries
Garden Vegetable Green Curry (V)
Coconut green curry, romanesco, bell pepper, carrots, japanese eggplant, fresh herbs, shallot, sesame seeds, served over steamed short grain rice (veg)
Mushroom Melt
Portobello mushroom, peppers, red onion, tomato vegan american cheese on sourdough (v) served with side of fries
Land and Sea
Soup & Salad
Mediterranean Quinoa & Kale Salad
Feta cheese, kalamata olives, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes cucumber sliced red onions, champagne vinaigrette (gf) (veg)
Blackened Salmon Salad
Dried cranberries, roasted butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, pomegranate vinaigrette (gf)
Chopped Caesar Salad
Romaine, shaved parmesan, anchovies, garlic crouton, creamy caesar dressing
Seafood Cobb
Shrimp, lobster, romaine, tomato, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, eggs, avocado, ranch dressing (gf)
House Made Clam Chowder
Swordfish Tacos
Grilled swordfish, pico cabbage, pico de gallo, cilantro lime cream on corn tortilla
Carne Asada Tacos
Carne asada, melted provolone cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro lime cream on corn tortilla
Shrimp Tacos
Served grilled or crispy. Pico de gallo, cilantro lime cream on corn tortillas
Specialty Tacos
Kids
Chicken Tenders
Buttered Pasta
Parmesan cheese
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
Grilled Cheese
Boston Orange Cream Pie
Yellow cake, orange bavarian mousse, ganache, vanilla bean whipped cream, mini chocolate bar with cocoa nibs, vanilla bean anglais sauce
Terranea Gelato Bar
Key Lime Pie
Tart key lime, graham cracker crust, whipped cream
Biscoff Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse, chantilly cream, 46% dark chocolate, plant-based cream, biscoff butter (v, gf)
San Pedro Bar
Sea salt caramel bar, caramel and chocolate ganache swirl
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Vanilla/nutella/strawberry
S'mores Kit
Dessert
Barley, Hops & Malt
Seasonal Hazy Ipa Smog City
Hazy ipa | 6.3%
Toasty Biscuits Rad Beer Co.
American amber | 5%
Seafarer Three Weavers
Kolsch-style ale| 4.8%
Expatriate Three Weavers
Ipa | 6.9%
Modelo Modelo Especial
Mexican lager | 3.7%
Hef Leppard Breachwood Brewing
Hefeweizen | 5.1%
West Coast Ipa Green Flash
American ipa | 7%
Citrus Witbier Santa Monica Brew Works
Wheat ale | 5.3%
Coors Light
American light lager | 4.2%
Corona Extra
Mexican lager | 4.6%
Pacifico Mexican Lager
Lager | 4.4%
'805' Blonde Ale Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Blonde ale | 4.7%
Sabre-Toothed Squirrel Smog City Brewing
Hoppy amber ale | 7%
Coffee Porter Smog City Brewing
Coffee infused porter | 6%
Best Day Brewing
Non-alcoholic, kolsch style
Heineken Zero 0. 0
Non-alcoholic, lager
Bluffs Brambler
Tito's handmade vodka, chambord, simple syrup, lime juice, blackberries, mint
Spicy Margarita
Tanteo jalapeño tequila, triple sec, agave, lime
Grapefruit Hugo Spritz
Mionetto prosecco, st. Germain, grapefruit bitters, grapefruit juice
Watermelon Refresher
Fords gin, watermelon puree, lime juice, triple sec
Smokey Cider
Dos hombres mezcal, apple juice, lemon juice, cinnamon simple syrup, sliced apple
Terranea Sour
Buffalo trace bourbon, 7 cellars pinot noir, lemon juice, agave, fee foam
The Reef Margarita
Tanteo blanco tequila, lime, orange, cucumber
Texas Mule
Tito's handmade vodka, lime, mint, fever-tree ginger beer
Hi-Tai'd
Kuleana rum, lime juice, simple syrup
Sea Hunt Signatures
Non-Alcoholic Libations
Tiki Colada
Three spirit social elixir, passion fruit puree, mango puree lemon juice, coconut cream
Passion Iced Tea
Three spirit livener, passion fruit puree, iced tea, lemon
19551 Prosecco, Mionetto 'Organic', D. O. C. , Mv, Veneto, Italy
153 Brut, Domaine Chandon, Mv, California
144 Brut Veuve Clicquot 'Yellow Label', Reims, France, Mv
156 Brut Rose, Schramsberg, North Coast, Ca
Sparkling Wine Champagne
Riesling
333 Zilliken 'Butterfly', Mosel, Germany
325 Alois Lageder, Alto Adige, Italy
Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon Blanc
305 Grgich Hills Sauvignon Blanc
30321 Matanzas Creek, Sonoma County, Ca
214 Cambria 'Katherine's Vineyard', Santa Maria Valley, Ca
228 Catalina View, Palos Verdes, Ca
2131 Flowers, Sonoma Coast, Ca
Chardonnay
Rose
417 Flowers, Sonoma Coast, Ca
402 Whispering Angel, Provence, France
618 Catalina View, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca
6023 Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley, Ca
Pinot Noir
Merlot
5841 Grgich Hills Estate, Napa Valley, Ca
5066 Kenwood 'Six Ridges', Alexander Valley, Ca
5151 Daou, Paso Robles, Ca
Cabernet Sauvignon
Zinfandel
6912 Grgich Hills Estate, Napa Valley, Ca
Soda
Coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale
Lemonade
Classic or strawberry
Juice
Orange, pineapple, apple, cranberry