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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.3
4.3
1429 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 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!

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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
  • 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 1,429 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
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nellie's Southern Kitchen offers "excellent food and outstanding service," with comfort food that "tastes like home." Guests rave about the "best fried chicken" and "crispy, delicious" dishes. The "friendly and attentive" staff ensures a memorable dining experience. Conveniently located at MGM Las Vegas, it's a must-visit for Southern cuisine lovers.
1,429 Reviews
  1. Felicia

    Fort Lauderdale2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, not a huge variety but every one in my party enjoyed what they ordered.

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  2. Nina VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent! VERY well seasoned and the portions were huge. We were able to share a dinner entree and were both full! The Fried Green Tomatoes are a MUST HAVE!

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  3. Dr Leana

    Houston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the chicken and dumplings they had a great taste but soup was too thick. Greens were ok, I ordered them because they talked about the sugar in their greens and how they were so good. They were ok You can taste the sugar, but at the same time for Green’s they really didn’t have a taste. They were lacking taste of seasoning. Great atmosphere, great staff and love the manager. Very personable and I will go again and try something different. I’m a cook so I look for great restaurants and Especially when you’re serving soul food.

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  4. JayR

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nellie’s had excellent food and outstanding service!!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was great! Food was not only really good but prepared rather quickly.

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  6. KF31

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience at Nellie's Southern Kitchen in MGM Las Vegas. Leo was our server and he was amazing! Food and drinks were delicious. The appetizers and entrees came quickly despite the restaurant being full. We would definitely go back again.

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  7. Amy

    Western KY14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate here a few times . The first time 3 of us had biscuits gravy and eggs and one had a breakfast burrito with potatoes. The second time we had chicken strips and French fries. The food and service were both good.

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  8. Aaron

    Atlanta5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place to eat love the vibe and the food was good . A little pricey but it’s Vegas so no big shock there . My server was EVERYTHING!!! That slow roasted rib was love as well and the fish is good too . We will be back !

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  9. Mark VIP

    Orlando39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent on day when they were very busy. Food all great.

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  10. arelis VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Mario makes the best fried green tomatoes I’ve ever had. I came back for the banana pudding too. The margaritas are delish. Thanks Stephanie. Excellent service and I like that the manager team (Flavio)greet you during your visit. It’s obvious they have good leadership in addition to great food. I’ll definitely be back on my next trip. 

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Nellie's Southern Kitchen is rated 4.3 stars by 1429 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 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
  • 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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