Based on 280 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
207 S Butler St, Nelson, IL 61021
Phone: (815) 251-4633
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Hours
| Sunday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Friday | 10 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 AM |
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Reviews
JP Yamaha
Don’t know why I haven’t posted this review sooner; been stopping here for years. Never had a meal come out of the kitchen that was anything less than excellent. Krista & her staff take great care in providing quality food & ensuring every surface is spic & span.
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Joe Knows
Just out on another adventure, Me and my beautiful sidekick. On this day we decided to pick the rail side in Nelson Illinois. Good choice! My wife had the smothered chicken. With a cherry Bomb blonde draft beer. The chicken was delicious! I had the jumbo shrimp with beef noodle soup And baby whole potatoes. The shrimp was amazing! I would put it right there up with One of the best I’ve had. Big very big! Yummy! The potatoes weren’t too bad either.. And the beef’s noodle soup was pretty good too. Bathrooms were super clean. place was clean. service was very good, although the food did take a minute but they were busy. Great environment. So a big thank you to the railside in Nelson Illinois for making me and my wife feel welcome and cooking us a delicious meal. For those of you who read this you will have to try it if you haven’t. the railside in Nelson Illinois.
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Tammy Strub
Food was ok service was prompt. Place is clean and well kept. We ordered a hot beef, a chicken sandwich and fries (which was 2 chicken strips on a bun with a chili sauce and lettuce on it), chicken strips and spaghetti, 2 cups of potato soup, 1 cup of clam chowder, 1 sprite, 1 iced tea ordered with no lemon yet had lemon on it and a water the total before tip was $49.
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Malthaĕl
Friendly staff, great food, it seems to be busy every Thursday though that could be every night
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Jennifer Del Prete
Tina fired me up the best cheeseburger I’ve ever had. It’s the 1st time in my life I ate a burger without any condiments, it was that good! The bartender server guy is so friendly and makes me a fantastic drink plus never stopped checking on me. I would highly recommend this place for the food, drinks, service and atmosphere. AND there’s plenty of free parking and slots and a spacious room you can rent for parties! I’ll see you soon Railside. Jennifer Del Prete
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M Mimi
The staff was friendly and courteous. I liked to the food and drinks as well.
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Laurie Hobbs
Best pulled pork I’ve had since I’ve left Missouri. First time there, I’ll be back.✌
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Sharon McCoy
Great food with a great staff!! My Tennessee guests loved it!!
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Chad Bawden
Amazing owners. These guys are awesome! You have to check it out!
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Vince Hummel
Not a ton of variety of food but that’s not a knock on the place. What they do offer is delicious. They appeared to be short staffed like most places but our waitresses did great.
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