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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.3
4.3
1385 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 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 1,385 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.

1,385 Reviews
  1. Heather

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Blake

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Alberto was wonderful. It was a lovely night for my wife and I. They allowed us to have a great evening enjoying exquisite food, first rate service & jaw dropping entertainment. Will be back!!

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  3. Donna

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited over hour for anything to come out Good was meh NO seasoning

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  4. Ryan

    Indiana

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the entertainment were both fantastic. We had the chicken tenders with a side of mac and cheese. We were very pleased. The singer was great and we enjoyed his song selection very much. Our only complaint was that the server never came back to check on drinks after we received our food. It was t very busy, but he just wasn’t attentive. The was great though, so we would return.

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  5. Ta-Tanisha

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was seasoned to perfection and the service was excellent. I will visit again my next trip to Vegas.

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  6. Kent

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food...fair price for Vegas strip...live music so expect loud envieonment and difficulty conversing.

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  7. James

    VIP

    Raleigh

    29 reviews

    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Meh - not much better than a Cracker Barrel at a much higher price. This should not be on the Vegas Strip. I had the 3 sides dinner and the collard greens, green beans and mac and cheese. The greens were sweet - not just not bitter but actually sweet - how much sugar does that require. The green beans were tough and a little burnt at the same time. The mac and cheese was better than the blue box but not great.

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  8. Jay

    VIP

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good southern cuisine. The fried chicken and chicken fried steak along with the sides were good. The entertainment was great.

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  9. Daniella

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We honestly love Nellie’s! Since trying it out 1.5 years ago, we have returned about 6 times and it’s amazing. Service is top tier, food is amazing and consistent service brings us back every single time. We will be loyal returners for years to come. My favorite is the catfish and the greens!

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  10. Tonya

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience of Nelly's Southern Kitchen is quiet, romantic friendly. The service was great. I would visit this restaurant again.

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Nellie's Southern Kitchen is rated 4.3 stars by 1385 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 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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