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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.3
4.3
1418 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 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 1,418 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nellie's Southern Kitchen offers "amazing food" with a southern flair, highlighted by "friendly service" and a "warm and inviting atmosphere." While some mention high prices, standout dishes like fried chicken, mac and cheese, and shrimp and grits receive praise. Live music adds to the charm, making it a "must-visit" in Las Vegas.

1,418 Reviews
  1. Mark VIP

    Orange County34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Leo is one of best servers ever. He is always making sure we have everything we need and makes sure we have the best dining experience possible. The whole staff is great starting with the Manager Alex. I would like to thank him again for bring back the best Sweet Potato Fries. My wife so enjoys them. Celine always has a smile and makes you feel like you are home when you dine at Nellie’s. Great Job!!

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  2. Maria

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and really personable and friendly staff.

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  3. Mark VIP

    Orange County34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and Blanca and Shannon always makes sure we have the very best service possible. Would like to thank the Manager for bringing back the good Sweet Potato Fries. With the Marshmallow sauce, they are the best!!

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  4. luz VIP

    Phoenix12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best breakfast . Best chicken fried steak, best French toast I’ve ever had. Price is affordable considering it’s inside MGM.

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  5. Vicki

    Dallas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I felt that the food was adequate at best. I had the chicken tenders and they were on the dry side. We ordered biscuits as an appetizer and they were almost burnt. After we ate them anyway, the waiter brought out new ones for us. He should never have served the original biscuits. The decor of the restaurant was nice, but the food needs work.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    our waiters name was Lee and he is amazing, super attentive, and make us feel super comfortable.

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  7. alexandria

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The experience at Nellie's was very good. The food was delicious and served hot. They had a photographer who took my husband and I picture. And that was beautiful. The people who worked there were polite and courteous. I would recommend Nellie's to anyone who is visiting Las Vegas.

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  8. Beverly

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a little gem of a restaurant in the MGM. I totally love my experience. The wait staff was awesome. The shrimp and grits that I ordered was simply delicious. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are visiting Las Vegas.

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  9. Jeff VIP

    Phoenix38 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very slow…one hour to get our food. Service and food were great.

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  10. Steve

    Chicago3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived for our noon reservation and didn't receive our food at the table till 1:20 and my food was warm not hot, One individual had to leave before he got his food so he didn't get lunch that day. Other than that the food was tasty

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Nellie's Southern Kitchen is rated 4.3 stars by 1418 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 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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