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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.3
4.3
1370 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • Lively
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 1,370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nellie's Southern Kitchen offers a delightful taste of the South in Las Vegas with "fantastic food" and "wonderful staff." Guests rave about the fried chicken, biscuits, and pimento cheese. While some mention noise and price concerns, the warm atmosphere and live entertainment make for an "amazing experience."

1,370 Reviews
  1. Jasmine

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and exceptional food!! The collard green and artichoke dip was mind blowing, the fried fish actually tasted fresh, and was fried and seasoned to perfection same with the fried chicken. 10/10 will definitely be back!!

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    Orange County

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fried chicken was bomb! Sides were legit as well! We were happily surprised and will definitely be back!

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  3. Dean

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food not good $30 for subpar burger is nuts. Menu was limited and they were out of Chicken Fried steak at 6pm. Way over priced for the quality and service level

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  4. Daniel

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were not sure what to eat before we flew out of Vegas, but were all able to agree on southern food. This far exceeded our expectations - both the service and the food were outstanding. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken, which was comparable to what I've had in Nashville itself. The mac and cheese was great, and the biscuit appetizer with jam and cinnamon butter were fantastic. Definitely check this place out.

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  5. Brian

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall it was just average, not very busy for a Friday night. Good wasn’t much better than a school lunch.

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  6. Julie

    VIP

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious catfish!! Collard greens amazing and love the spicy French fries!! Felt at home being from the south!

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  7. Victor

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice server but overworked. Need more staff to help with service

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  8. Andy

    Milwaukee

    115 reviews

    4.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best fried chicken we’ve had in a long time. Fried green tomatoes were excellent. Service was great. I get the restaurant is in a Vegas hotel, but the pricing was outrageously high. $10 for a side of coleslaw that was maybe an ounce and a half and a third of the other sides is terrible. You should be embarrassed at charging that.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was so good at his job! He was very personable and he made us feel at home. When I was ordering food I was torn between 2 different dishes, he lead me in one direction but then brought me a complimentary side of the other dish, without asking, as a surprise to me. If comfort food is what you are after then visiting this place.

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  10. Amy

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner. So yummy and delicious.

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Nellie's Southern Kitchen is rated 4.3 stars by 1370 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 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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