Nell Thorn Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Nell Thorn, a culinary gem nestled along the serene river in La Conner, WA. Known for its delightful ambiance and exceptional service, this restaurant is the perfect choice for romantic dinners or casual gatherings. The menu showcases a fresh, farm-to-table philosophy, with daily specials that highlight local ingredients from the Skagit Valley.
- Favorites: Diners rave about the crispy fish and chips, vibrant beet salad with blood orange, and the indulgent Wagyu burger.
- Freshly Made: The sourdough bread has garnered a devoted following, often in high demand for its superb taste.
- Sweet Endings: Make sure to save room for their sticky toffee pudding or apple tart, both celebrated for their delightful flavors.
Nell Thorn isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience that elevates every meal into a memorable occasion. With a focus on quality, warmth, and satisfaction, it’s no wonder guests return time and again.
Brunch - Small Plates
Gluten Free Bun
manini's gluten free bun, toasted
Tomato Soup
roasted garlic, mirepoix, potato, cream, parmesan stock, with fresh herbs
Crispy Polenta
shiitake gorgonzola cream sauce
Clams & Mussels*
white wine, parsley, pastis, applewood bacon and a touch of cream
Clams*
white wine, parsley, pastis, applewood bacon and a touch of cream
Mussels*
white wine, parsley, pastis, applewood bacon and a touch of cream
Polpetta Pomodoro
8 oz. snake river farms american wagyu, carlton farms pork & veal meatball, pomodoro, parmesan, garlic bread crumbs
Mussels Calabresi*
penn cove mussels, fennel bulb & seed, garlic, calabrian pepper, cilantro, pastis, grilled sourdough with ricotta and ndjua bella
Bistro Salad
organic well fed farms mixed greens, olives, pecorino romano, champagne vinaigrette
Half Bistro
organic well fed farms mixed greens, olives, pecorino romano, champagne vinaigrette
Caesar Salad*
organic baby gem lettuces, house dressing, parmesan, lemon, house made croutons
Half Caesar*
Salmon Nicoise*
grilled wild alaskan sockeye, soft-cooked egg, ralph's organic asparagus, fingerling potatoes, nicoise olives, capers, campari tomatoes, parmesan, lemon, organic well fed farms mixed greens, champagne vinaigrette
Smoked Chicken Salad
mary’s free range smoked leg and thigh, organic mixed greens, campari tomatoes, goat cheese, castelvetrano olives, shoestring potatoes, pistachio sesame vinaigrette
Strawberry Salad
hayton farms albion strawberries, rogue creamery oregon blue cheese, red onion, smoked almonds, organic arugula, pepper bacon, strawberry vinaigrette
Brunch - Salads
Brunch - Brunch
Halibut & Chips
Quiche
caramelized onions, pepper bacon, chili flakes, and aged white cheddar, in house pastry served with green salad in champagne vinaigrette
L. Linguine Pescatore*
seared nantucket lightship scallop, penn cove clams and mussels, wild gulf prawns, shrimp stock, pomodoro, house semolina linguine, fresh parsley
L. Morel Pasta
house tagliatelle, sauteed wild morels, ralph's organic asparagus, shallot, truffle cream, garlic breadcrumbs
Capelli D'Angelo Polpetta
8 oz. snake river farms american wagyu meatball, house angel hair pasta, pomodoro, parmesan, garlic breadcrumbs, oregano, maldon salt, evoo
L. Bolognese
rich fresh tomato sauce with ground, prime double r ranch ribeye & new york strip, house semolina rigatoni, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
Florentine Benedict*
organic spinach, garlic, hollandaise, parmesan, rosemary potato mille-feuille
Bacon Benedict*
well fed beefsteak tomatoes, fresh avocado, hollandaise, rosemary potato mille-feuille
Smoked Pork Benedict*
Brunch - Brunch - BENEDICTS
Brunch - BENEDICTS
Florentine Benedict*
organic spinach, garlic, hollandaise, parmesan, rosemary potato mille-feuille
Bacon Benedict*
well fed beefsteak tomatoes, fresh avocado, hollandaise, rosemary potato mille-feuille
Smoked Pork Benedict*
Wagyu Burger*
espresso rub, snake river farms 8oz american wagyu, white cheddar, caramelized onions, arugula, black truffle aioli, house brioche bun
French Connection
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Brunch - Sandwiches
Small Plates
Gluten Free Bun
manini's gluten free bun, toasted
Tomato Soup
roasted garlic, mirepoix, potato, cream, parmesan stock, with fresh herbs
Crispy Polenta
shiitake gorgonzola cream sauce
Clams & Mussels*
white wine, parsley, pastis, applewood bacon and a touch of cream
Clams*
white wine, parsley, pastis, applewood bacon and a touch of cream
Mussels*
white wine, parsley, pastis, applewood bacon and a touch of cream
Polpetta Pomodoro
8 oz. snake river farms american wagyu, carlton farms pork & veal meatball, pomodoro, parmesan, garlic bread crumbs
Mussels Calabresi*
penn cove mussels, fennel bulb & seed, garlic, calabrian pepper, cilantro, pastis, grilled sourdough with ricotta and ndjua bella
Truffle Fries
hand cut, with aioli
Bistro Salad
organic well fed farms mixed greens, olives, pecorino romano, champagne vinaigrette
Half Bistro
organic well fed farms mixed greens, olives, pecorino romano, champagne vinaigrette
Caesar Salad*
organic baby gem lettuces, house dressing, parmesan, lemon, house made croutons
Half Caesar*
Salmon Nicoise*
grilled wild alaskan sockeye, soft-cooked egg, ralph's organic asparagus, fingerling potatoes, nicoise olives, capers, campari tomatoes, parmesan, lemon, organic well fed farms mixed greens, champagne vinaigrette
Smoked Chicken Salad
mary’s free range smoked leg and thigh, organic mixed greens, campari tomatoes, goat cheese, castelvetrano olives, shoestring potatoes, pistachio sesame vinaigrette
Strawberry Salad
hayton farms albion strawberries, rogue creamery oregon blue cheese, red onion, smoked almonds, organic arugula, pepper bacon, strawberry vinaigrette
Salads
Brunch
Halibut & Chips
Quiche
caramelized onions, pepper bacon, chili flakes, and aged white cheddar, in house pastry served with green salad in champagne vinaigrette
L. Linguine Pescatore*
seared nantucket lightship scallop, penn cove clams and mussels, wild gulf prawns, shrimp stock, pomodoro, house semolina linguine, fresh parsley
L. Morel Pasta
house tagliatelle, sauteed wild morels, ralph's organic asparagus, shallot, truffle cream, garlic breadcrumbs
Capelli D'Angelo Polpetta
8 oz. snake river farms american wagyu meatball, house angel hair pasta, pomodoro, parmesan, garlic breadcrumbs, oregano, maldon salt, evoo
L. Bolognese
rich fresh tomato sauce with ground, prime double r ranch ribeye & new york strip, house semolina rigatoni, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
Florentine Benedict*
organic spinach, garlic, hollandaise, parmesan, rosemary potato mille-feuille
Bacon Benedict*
well fed beefsteak tomatoes, fresh avocado, hollandaise, rosemary potato mille-feuille
Smoked Pork Benedict*
BENEDICTS
Sandwiches
Wagyu Burger*
espresso rub, snake river farms 8oz american wagyu, white cheddar, caramelized onions, arugula, black truffle aioli, house brioche bun
French Connection
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Italian Sandwich
18 month aged proscuitto, zoe's coppa, chopped organic baby gem lettuce, pepperoncini, calabrian pepper aioli, house focaccia
Gluten Free Bun
manini's gluten free bun, toasted
Tomato Soup
roasted garlic, mirepoix, potato, cream, parmesan stock, with fresh herbs
Polpetta Pomodoro
8 oz. snake river farms american wagyu, carlton farms pork & veal meatball, pomodoro, parmesan, garlic bread crumbs
Clams*
white wine, parsley, pastis, applewood bacon and a touch of cream
Mussels*
white wine, parsley, pastis, applewood bacon and a touch of cream
Clams & Mussels*
white wine, parsley, pastis, applewood bacon and a touch of cream
Mussels Calabresi*
penn cove mussels, fennel bulb & seed, garlic, calabrian pepper, cilantro, pastis, grilled sourdough with ricotta and ndjua bella
Crispy Polenta
shiitake gorgonzola cream sauce
Truffle Fries
hand cut, with aioli
Lunch - Small Plates
Lunch - Salads
Half Bistro
organic well fed farms mixed greens, olives, pecorino romano, champagne vinaigrette
Bistro Salad
organic well fed farms mixed greens, olives, pecorino romano, champagne vinaigrette
Half Caesar
Caesar Salad*
organic baby gem lettuces, house dressing, parmesan, lemon, house made croutons
Salmon Nicoise*
grilled wild alaskan sockeye, soft-cooked egg, ralph's organic asparagus, fingerling potatoes, nicoise olives, capers, campari tomatoes, parmesan, lemon, organic well fed farms mixed greens, champagne vinaigrette
Smoked Chicken Salad
mary’s free range smoked leg and thigh, organic mixed greens, campari tomatoes, goat cheese, castelvetrano olives, shoestring potatoes, pistachio sesame vinaigrette
Strawberry Salad
hayton farms albion strawberries, rogue creamery oregon blue cheese, red onion, smoked almonds, organic arugula, pepper bacon, strawberry vinaigrette
Halibut & Chips
panko encrusted 5 oz wild alaskan halibut, hand-cut fries, tartar sauce
Quiche
caramelized onions, pepper bacon, chili flakes, and aged white cheddar, in house pastry served with green salad in champagne vinaigrette
L. Morel Pasta
house tagliatelle, sauteed wild morels, ralph's organic asparagus, shallot, truffle cream, garlic breadcrumbs
L. Penne Pesto
L. Linguine Pescatore*
seared nantucket lightship scallop, penn cove clams and mussels, wild gulf prawns, shrimp stock, pomodoro, house semolina linguine, fresh parsley
Capelli D'Angelo Polpetta
8 oz. snake river farms american wagyu meatball, house angel hair pasta, pomodoro, parmesan, garlic breadcrumbs, oregano, maldon salt, evoo
L. Bolognese
rich fresh tomato sauce with ground, prime double r ranch ribeye & new york strip, house semolina rigatoni, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
Lunch - Entrees
Lunch - Sandwiches
Wagyu Burger*
espresso rub, snake river farms 8oz american wagyu, white cheddar, caramelized onions, arugula, black truffle aioli, house brioche bun
Italian Sandwich
18 month aged proscuitto, zoe's coppa, chopped organic baby gem lettuce, pepperoncini, calabrian pepper aioli, house focaccia
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Halibut & Chips
panko encrusted 5 oz wild alaskan halibut, hand-cut fries, tartar sauce
Quiche
caramelized onions, pepper bacon, chili flakes, and aged white cheddar, in house pastry served with green salad in champagne vinaigrette
L. Morel Pasta
house tagliatelle, sauteed wild morels, ralph's organic asparagus, shallot, truffle cream, garlic breadcrumbs
L. Penne Pesto
L. Linguine Pescatore*
seared nantucket lightship scallop, penn cove clams and mussels, wild gulf prawns, shrimp stock, pomodoro, house semolina linguine, fresh parsley
Capelli D'Angelo Polpetta
8 oz. snake river farms american wagyu meatball, house angel hair pasta, pomodoro, parmesan, garlic breadcrumbs, oregano, maldon salt, evoo
L. Bolognese
rich fresh tomato sauce with ground, prime double r ranch ribeye & new york strip, house semolina rigatoni, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
Halibut*
wild san juan island halibut, sauteed pea vines & waxwing farms snap peas, cascadia shiitakes, meyer lemon risotto, vanilla saffron beurre blanc
Pesto Pasta
house semolina penne, organic spinach, well fed farms zucchini, waxwing farms snap peas, amazing grace farms basil, garlic sourdough breadcrumbs, fresh burrata, parmesan
Morel Pasta
house tagliatelle, sauteed wild morels, ralph's organic asparagus, shallot, truffle cream, garlic breadcrumbs
Bolognese
rich fresh tomato sauce with ground prime double r ranch ribeye and new york strip, house semolina rigatoni, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
Linguine Pescatore*
seared hokkaido scallop, penn cove clams & mussels, wild gulf prawns, shrimp stock, pomodoro, house semolina linguine, fresh parsley
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
mary's airline chicken breast, chef's veg, confit garlic whipped potatoes, truffle pan sauce
Oyster Dinner (9 Oishi)
fried herbs de skagit encrusted pacific oysters, rosemary potato mille-feuille, chef's veg, lemon aioli
Entrees
Dinner - Small Plates
Gluten Free Bun
manini's gluten free bun, toasted
Tomato Soup
roasted garlic, mirepoix, potato, cream, parmesan stock, with fresh herbs
Clams & Mussels*
white wine, parsley, pastis, applewood bacon and a touch of cream
Mussels*
white wine, parsley, pastis, applewood bacon and a touch of cream
Clams*
white wine, parsley, pastis, applewood bacon and a touch of cream
Mussels Calabresi*
penn cove mussels, fennel bulb & seed, garlic, calabrian pepper, cilantro, pastis, grilled sourdough with ricotta and ndjua bella
Polpetta Pomodoro
8 oz. snake river farms american wagyu, carlton farms pork & veal meatball, pomodoro, parmesan, garlic bread crumbs
Crispy Polenta
shiitake gorgonzola cream sauce
Truffle Fries
hand cut, with aioli
Bistro Salad
organic well fed farms mixed greens, olives, pecorino romano, champagne vinaigrette
Half Bistro
organic well fed farms mixed greens, olives, pecorino romano, champagne vinaigrette
Caesar Salad*
organic baby gem lettuces, house dressing, parmesan, lemon, house made croutons
Half Caesar*
organic baby gem lettuces, house dressing, parmesan, lemon, house made croutons
Salmon Nicoise*
grilled wild alaskan sockeye, soft-cooked egg, ralph's organic asparagus, fingerling potatoes, nicoise olives, capers, campari tomatoes, parmesan, lemon, organic well fed farms mixed greens, champagne vinaigrette
Smoked Chicken Salad
mary’s free range smoked leg and thigh, organic mixed greens, campari tomatoes, goat cheese, castelvetrano olives, shoestring potatoes, pistachio sesame vinaigrette
Strawberry Salad
hayton farms albion strawberries, rogue creamery oregon blue cheese, red onion, smoked almonds, organic arugula, pepper bacon, strawberry vinaigrette
Dinner - Salads
Dinner - Entrees
Halibut*
wild san juan island halibut, sauteed pea vines & waxwing farms snap peas, cascadia shiitakes, meyer lemon risotto, vanilla saffron beurre blanc
Pesto Pasta
house semolina penne, organic spinach, well fed farms zucchini, waxwing farms snap peas, amazing grace farms basil, garlic sourdough breadcrumbs, fresh burrata, parmesan
Morel Pasta
house tagliatelle, sauteed wild morels, ralph's organic asparagus, shallot, truffle cream, garlic breadcrumbs
Bolognese
rich fresh tomato sauce with ground prime double r ranch ribeye and new york strip, house semolina rigatoni, parmigiano reggiano, evoo
Linguine Pescatore*
seared hokkaido scallop, penn cove clams & mussels, wild gulf prawns, shrimp stock, pomodoro, house semolina linguine, fresh parsley
Capelli D'Angelo Polpetta
8 oz. snake river farms american wagyu meatball, house angel hair pasta, pomodoro, parmesan, garlic breadcrumbs, oregano, maldon salt, evoo
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
mary's airline chicken breast, chef's veg, confit garlic whipped potatoes, truffle pan sauce
Oyster Dinner (9 Oishi)
fried herbs de skagit encrusted pacific oysters, rosemary potato mille-feuille, chef's veg, lemon aioli
NY Strip*
9 oz. prime double r ranch, peppercorn crusted, chef's veg, confit garlic whipped potatoes, sauce au poivre
Tenderloin*
8 oz. prime double r ranch, confit garlic whipped potatoes, chef’s veg, shiitake butter, thyme & rosemary demi
Rib Eye*
12 oz. prime double r ranch, garlic confit-rosemary whipped potatoes, chef's veg, sauce bordelaise
Dinner - Steaks
Dinner - Sides
Truffle Fries
hand cut, with aioli
Fries
Side Veg
Side Mashed Potato
Side Grilled Focaccia
Side Grilled Chicken
Side Grilled Salmon
Side Anchovy
Side 8oz Meatball
NY Strip*
9 oz. prime double r ranch, peppercorn crusted, chef's veg, confit garlic whipped potatoes, sauce au poivre
Tenderloin*
8 oz. prime double r ranch, confit garlic whipped potatoes, chef’s veg, shiitake butter, thyme & rosemary demi
Rib Eye*
12 oz. prime double r ranch, garlic confit-rosemary whipped potatoes, chef's veg, sauce bordelaise
Steaks
Sides
Truffle Fries
hand cut, with aioli
Fries
Side Veg
Side Mashed Potato
Side Grilled Focaccia
Side Grilled Chicken
Side Grilled Salmon
Side Anchovy
Side 8oz Meatball
Side Bacon (3pc)
Side Potato Mille-Feuille
Side Soft Boiled Egg
Gluten Free Bun
manini's gluten free bun, toasted
Side Brioche Bun
Side Four Prawns
Strawberry Rhubarb Labneh
Cheesecake
Chocolate Mousse
valrhona chocolate, whipped cream, candied hazelnuts, macaron (current flavor chocolate raspberry)
Creme Brulee
rum-infused vanilla custard, with burnt sugar crust GF
Please Cake
paleo vegan cashew based "cheesecake" with date and pecan crust seasonal selection served frozen GF DF *current flavor - blood orange
House Ice Cream &/Or Sorbet
Single Scoop Ice Cream
Dessert - Dessert
Dessert
Strawberry Rhubarb Labneh
Cheesecake
Chocolate Mousse
valrhona chocolate, whipped cream, candied hazelnuts, macaron (current flavor chocolate raspberry)
Creme Brulee
rum-infused vanilla custard, with burnt sugar crust GF
Please Cake
paleo vegan cashew based "cheesecake" with date and pecan crust seasonal selection served frozen GF DF *current flavor - blood orange
House Ice Cream &/Or Sorbet
Single Scoop Ice Cream
House Made Soda
Shrub
Fountain Drink
Juice
Mountain Valley Sparkling Water
Mountain Valley Spring Water
San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa
San Pellegrino Limonata
Organic Tony's Decaf
N/A Bloody Mary
Clausthaler Dry Hopped (N/A)
Milk
Mocktail
Beverage - N/A Beverage
N/A Beverage
House Made Soda
Shrub
Fountain Drink
Juice
Mountain Valley Sparkling Water
Mountain Valley Spring Water
San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa
San Pellegrino Limonata
Organic Tony's Decaf
N/A Bloody Mary
Clausthaler Dry Hopped (N/A)
Milk
Mocktail
Side Lemon Aioli
Side Truffle Aioli
Side Mama Lil's Aioli
Side Mayo
Side BBQ
Side Tabasco
Side Tartar
Side Ketchup
Side Dijon
Side Yellow Mustard
Side Oil & Balsamic
Side Gorg Dress
Side Champ Vin
Side Sesame Pistachio Vin
Side Caesar Dress
Side Anchovies
Side Parmesan
Side Goat Cheese
Side Truffle Demi
Side Bordelaise
Side Demi
Side Sauce Au Poirve
Side Polenta Sauce
Side Hollandaise
Side Horseradish
Side Cocktail
Side Lemon Wedge
Chop Chop
WA BAG FEE
Sauces - Side Sauce
Side Sauce
Side Lemon Aioli
Side Truffle Aioli
Side Mama Lil's Aioli
Side Mayo
Side BBQ
Side Tabasco
Side Tartar
Side Ketchup
Side Dijon
Side Yellow Mustard
Side Oil & Balsamic
Side Gorg Dress
Side Champ Vin
Side Sesame Pistachio Vin
Side Caesar Dress
Side Anchovies
Side Parmesan
Side Goat Cheese
Side Truffle Demi
Side Bordelaise
Side Demi
Side Sauce Au Poirve
Side Polenta Sauce
Side Hollandaise
Side Horseradish
Side Cocktail
Side Lemon Wedge
Chop Chop
WA BAG FEE
Fries
Truffle Fries
hand cut, with aioli
Side Veg
Side Bacon (3pc)
Side Potato Mille-Feuille
Side Soft Boiled Egg
Gluten Free Bun
manini's gluten free bun, toasted