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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.3
4.3
1394 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 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 1,394 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 delights with "amazing southern food" and "outstanding service," making it a memorable Las Vegas dining spot. Guests praise the "delicious fried chicken" and "fantastic biscuits," while the "friendly staff" and "charming ambiance" enhance the experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, Nellie's remains a "must visit" for hearty southern cuisine.

1,395 Reviews
  1. alyse

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner with great service. Very large portions. Fried chicken is crispy and moist, short ribs delicious!!

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  2. Mark

    VIP

    Orange County

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blanca always makes sure we have the best dining experience possible each time we dine at Nellie’s. Andre always stops by our table to make sure we are getting everything we need. Great Food and staff! Still would like to see Nellie’s get back to the old thin Sweet Potato Fries. The change in December to the Steak Sweet Potato Fries are somewhat disappointing. We do not like the like them and will not be ordering them until they go back to the good ones.

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  3. Carol

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The chicken sandwich was very dry and I felt that the batter used for it was not that special...would not go back.

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  4. Mark

    VIP

    Orange County

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great staff. Leo always makes sure we have the best dining experience possible. He truly makes you feel like family. Only criticism lately for Nellie’s is the new Sweet Potato Fry’s. The new fries are like steak fries which are not sweet. First encountered on our December visit and we spoke with Manager Alex which indicated that they were going back to the old thinner, sweet Sweet Potato Fries. Looking forward to the return so we can enjoy them once again.

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  5. Mark

    VIP

    Orange County

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great Staff. Blanca and Shannon always makes sure we have the best dining experience possible. They make you feel like you are family.

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  6. Patrice

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nellie’s was delicious. Great comfort food away from Home. The fried chicken, drunken greens, and the mac-n-cheese was awesome.

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  7. Kathleen

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the fried chicken, Mac and cheese and collard greens. Sides were very good, chicken was over cooked just a bit (dry). Server was attentive. Overall not worth the cost

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  8. Kevin

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, very attentive and explained in detail answers to all our questions. Food was terrific, tasted like home, right seasoning, right flavor mixes, all around great food. Was a little noisy but to be expected as a conference was going on, but did not distract from the dinner!

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  9. Donald

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were running late for our reservation due to traffic lights out on Tropicana and Las Vegas Blvd. We called, and they pushed back the reservation, but it didn't matter because the place was dead. The host wasn't particularly friendly. The waitress came and wanted to take our order the moment we sat down but didn't mention any specials. We ordered the staples: fried chicken plate plus chicken and dumplings. The fried chicken was fried hard, and the dumplings were doughy. The dumplings were priced over $30 for a medium-sized bowl at lunchtime.The sides were that the collard greens were spicy, but the mac and cheese were good. The best part of the meal was the dessert: banana pudding, but it was a small serving. The food is not authentically Southern: the pimento cheese contained jalapeños. The decor was rather boring: white walls with black and silver accents. There was some Jonas Brothers memorabilia (the restaurant is owned by their father and named for his mother) but not allot. The meal was expensive plus MGM charges $40 for parking. Overall- it's not the best experience. Yardbird at the Venetian is much better.

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  10. Heather

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    It started with the hostess socializing with someone as we arrived. They were looking at something on her phone. She did greet us when she looked up. Our server, whose name I cannot remember, gave very mediocre service. I waited tables for many years before changing professions and we were never seen on the restaurant floor hanging out with other employees. She was sitting down, on her phone, and barely checked on us once the food arrived. My fiance still tipped her more than 30% because, he too, worked in the service industry. Needless to say, based on the service alone I doubt we go back.

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Nellie's Southern Kitchen is rated 4.3 stars by 1394 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 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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