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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.4
4.4
1346 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Visitors to the Las Vegas Strip in the mood for authentic southern cuisine need look no further than the just-like-Grandma-used-to-make dishes of Executive Chef Mario Nichols, a transplant from the kitchen of this restaurant's North Carolina original location. Grandma is real, too: Nellie was the grandmother of Kevin Jonas, Sr., "Papa Jonas" to the fans of his famous sons, and the founder of Nellie's. The food - including freshmade biscuits, shrimp and grits, and chicken and dumplins, shares top billing with Nellie's hospitality and decor. The gorgeous venue, located within the District of MGM Grand, opposite the Grand Garden Arena and close to Wet Republic, Top Golf and the MGM convention center, is open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Come by to watch the game on our HUGE main screen, or to listen to some live music!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Creole / Cajun / Southern, Soul food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–13:00 Dinner Sat, Sun 13:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (702) 640-0156
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mario Nichols
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact andy@nelliessouthernkitchen.com to book with Nellie's Southern Kitchen! We can accommodate private rooms for up to 24 people, or full venue parties for 400! We look forward to serving you!
  • Area
    The Strip
  • Cross Street
    Tropicana Boulevard and Koval Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Monorail Drops at MGM Grand and Nellie's is located at the bottom of the escalators to the left when going to Grand Garden Arena
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,346 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nellie's Southern Kitchen offers a memorable dining experience with its "amazing southern food" and "friendly and attentive service." Guests rave about the meatloaf, shrimp and grits, and fried chicken. While some dishes may vary, standout servers like Leo and Dana ensure an exceptional visit. The lively atmosphere, complete with live music, adds to the charm.

1,346 Reviews
  1. April

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ALL of the food was delicious and the service was great!

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  2. brenna

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was amazing food was great perfect time

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  3. James

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the most remarkable dining experiences we have had in Las Vegas. We had appetizers, entrees, and deserts. Everything was wonderful and the staff was amazing. This will be a regular stop for us on every trip. James and Tamika Waddell, Howard and Lamonica McNair

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  4. william

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Short ribs were excellent. Fried chicken was good. Server was excellent.

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  5. Jamie

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. I mads a same day reservation and was sat immediately. The meatloaf was tasty and the chicken was fresh and hot.

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  6. Cheryl

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Leo was an amazing server. Friendly and personable. Made excellent recommendations for dinner. If you eat there, ask for Leo!!!! Food was fantastic. Chef's Special that night was gumbo with blackened catfish and jumbo shrimp over mashed potatoes. Delicious. We also had the braised short-ribs. Fork tender, fall off the bone perfection. Served with roasted honey carrots that melt in your mouth.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so tasty and not overly filling, but you are still full.

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  8. oralia

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dana was our server and she was outstanding! She was engaging, prompt and provided impeccable service. Arturo who supported her was helpful too. Thank you for the amazing food and service.

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  9. Celina

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food and beautiful location. Highly recommend the Chicken and Gravy.

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  10. Christy

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely putting this on our MUST list of places to eat in Las Vegas. First of all, absolutely love the Gluten Free Options. My son has Celiacs so it was nice to see so many Gluten Free Options like Catfish, French Fries and many more. The Chef even came iut and mentioned how he could make a gluten free sauce for our grits. The sauce was so good we were eating it with a spoon! We also ordered Chicken & Dumplings, Fried Chicken, Drunken Greens, Chicken & Waffles, Biscuits and Mac & Cheese. YUM, YUM, YUM and SUPER YUM!!! We went for Sunday Brunch but will definitely have to go back and try the weekday dinner menu. Being from Texas, it's nice to actually get a glass of sweet tea and some comfort food. This place is a definite MUST!!

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Nellie's Southern Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 1346 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Nellie's Southern Kitchen

3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Tropicana Boulevard and Koval Ave.
  • Area
    The Strip
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–13:00 Dinner Sat, Sun 13:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Creole / Cajun / Southern, Soul food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Monorail Drops at MGM Grand and Nellie's is located at the bottom of the escalators to the left when going to Grand Garden Arena
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mario Nichols
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (702) 640-0156
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact andy@nelliessouthernkitchen.com to book with Nellie's Southern Kitchen! We can accommodate private rooms for up to 24 people, or full venue parties for 400! We look forward to serving you!
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