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Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse, Nashville, TN

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

4.5
4.5
8952 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Housed in a glorious Southern mansion in the heart of Music City, Jimmy Kelly’s continues to be the standard by which all American steakhouses are measured. Founded in 1934 while the country was in the throes of the Great Depression and just one year removed from the repeal of prohibition, Jimmy Kelly made a promise to himself and his diners. Simply put, he would serve a great steak, a generous portion of whiskey and insure the service was always attentive. Making good on that promise has been the cornerstone of the restaurant’s success and enabled it to survive and flourish. Now over 80 years later and operated by the third generation of Kellys, it has earned a reputation as one of the grand old restaurants not only in Nashville but the entire southeast. Come anytime and enjoy a great steak and a generous portion of whiskey!
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Regional American (Southern), American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed 16:30–21:00 Thu 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:45
  • Phone number
    (615) 329-4349
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Jimmy Kelly’s offers private and semi-private dining areas, giving you a variety of choices to meet your needs with accommodations available for as few as ten or as many as 300 guests. In addition, our entire restaurant is also available for large corporate or charitable functions.
  • Private party contact
    Kayla Tyler: (615) 329-4349
  • Area
    Midtown
  • Cross Street
    State Street
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8,952 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

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Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and service." Known for its "delicious steaks" and "classic atmosphere," it remains a go-to spot for special occasions. While prices are on the higher side, the quality of "attentive service" and "generous portions" make it a worthwhile choice for many patrons.

8,952 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Nashville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great as always! Best place for a family celebration in Nashville:

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  2. Ronald

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food taste was great but service was lacking. Everyone was very nice and accommodating but for the price paid, should not have to wait for service. We were celebrating our 53rd anniversary and will probably try a different place in Nashville next year due to the price paid. A very nice restaurant but very expensive.

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  3. kathy

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steaks were PRIME grade - cooked to perfection. There is a new chef in town!!!Looking forward to going back. Service was fantastic. Thank you Jimmy Kelly's.

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  4. Randy

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    329 reviews

    4.0

    329 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy this institution. Arrived on time and promptly seated near our requested table in the fireplace room. Lighting in this room is a bit weird with the large, brassy picture lights unevenly lighting. Food wise, we were happy. Wedge and Caesar salads were nice. Calamari was a bust. On top of a bowl or inedible crunchy noodles. I’d rather have a smaller bowl with only calamari. Filet and salmon perfectly cooked as requested. The crab stuffed sea bass is excellent. Brussels sprouts are excellent. Kate’s potatoes are less successful. Lots of steps to get to the front door. My Mom and elderly dinner companions struggled with them. Wish they had a self park area. I don’t like using valet parking. I used prepaid JK gift cards. Easy. No issue. Expensive but a decent value and experience. We will return.

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  5. Colin

    VIP

    Nashville

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has been our Christmas tradition for the past handful of years. The food and atmosphere are always amazing. Steve was our server last night and he was awesome.

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  6. Danielle

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I didn’t like watching the drama amongst the waiter and the maître D upstairs it distracted very much from our dinner. Also didn’t like the fact that the dessert chef would be gone before we got to dinner so we had to decide what we wanted for dessert prior to even getting our food. If our reservations were at nine, the restaurants open till 11 I should’ve had the option of having the dessert person there instead of being told I needed to pick something before they left 

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  7. Emily

    Memphis

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal! Great service! First table location was next to a rehearsal dinner. Way too loud, but we were moved and had a wonderful dinner.

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  8. Seth

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We weren’t seated until 30 minutes after our reservation which put us behind schedule. And our food lacked seasoning.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, Jimmy (our server) was great, always a great experience…Ms Mae checked on us and took Pictures for us…great evening to celebrate Christmas!

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  10. Jen

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Here’s a draft of your review: I’ve been a longtime customer of Jimmy Kelly’s and have enjoyed many great meals here over the years, but unfortunately, this last visit was disappointing. I made a reservation for 4:00 on their website, but upon arrival, I was told the restaurant didn’t open until 4:30. It’s confusing why they would allow reservations for a time they weren’t open. The hostesses seemed disorganized and simply pointed me toward my table instead of walking me there, so I decided to sit at the bar instead. The bartender, to their credit, was excellent—friendly, attentive, and professional. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to expectations this time; it was mediocre at best. The ambiance, usually a highlight of Jimmy Kelly’s, was also lacking. They were in the middle of renovations, which meant I had to navigate around tools and workers just to enter. During my meal, I could hear construction noises like pounding, which really detracted from the experience. This visit fell short in so many ways, and after many years of dining here, it’s hard to say, but this may be my last visit.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Google Map for Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

217 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    State Street
  • Area
    Midtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed 16:30–21:00 Thu 16:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:45
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Regional American (Southern), American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (615) 329-4349
  • Private party facilities
    Jimmy Kelly’s offers private and semi-private dining areas, giving you a variety of choices to meet your needs with accommodations available for as few as ten or as many as 300 guests. In addition, our entire restaurant is also available for large corporate or charitable functions.
  • Private party contact
    Kayla Tyler: (615) 329-4349
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