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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.4
4.4
1270 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • 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!

Dining areas

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 1,270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

1,270 Reviews
  1. Glendon

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Our servers were great! Friendly and efficient. I enjoyed the Whoa Nellie cocktail. I had two as a matter of fact. Wife's Southern 75 was good. She decided on a Bloody Mary for a second drink, and that was disappointing. We ordered a mac and cheese side to share which was excellent. The Mac and cheese along with the basket of biscuits appetizer were good. After that everything disappointed. I'm from the south so these foods are familiar to me. We had braised short ribs (wife) and I had the country fried steak. While it wasn't inedible, I've had better at Cracker Barrel. The food wasn't what I expect for the price for sure. Atmosphere was more like a sports bar. My question to Nellie's is; Have you ever been in a southern kitchen?

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  2. Frank

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very good and attentive. Because this was Las Vegas, I feel the prices were somewhat inflated. The food was good, but not commensurate with the cost.

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  3. Mark

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good to see Leo every time we dine at Nellie’s. He makes you feel like family and does what ever is necessary to make sure our dining experience is the very best. Great Job!

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  4. Sabrina

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Leo our waiter was entertaining and serviced us well. Food was excellent.

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  5. Kenneth

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was below average and not sure why they asked what were you celebrating because they never acknowledged our anniversary. Will never return.

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  6. Oliveiro

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lee was great with serving sizes and recommendations. We ordered a Cobb salad and the meatloaf and we’re going to split the dishes. Wasn’t expecting both to come out at the same time despite telling we were going to share. The meatloaf was still good but was more room temperature when we got to it. Large portions!!!

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  7. Jackie

    Little Rock

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of 8 for a bachelorette party and it was a wonderful experience! Our server, Roberto, was so kind and on top of everything we needed and the food was so flavorful. And this is coming from a southern girl that knows good southern food!
    Nellie's Southern KitchenResponded on 14 September 2024
    We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with us! Roberto is a beloved employee of ours and we are so glad to hear that you also loved the food. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we can’t wait to serve you again.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pricey for what you get. Food was flavorful and service was prompt and friendly
    Nellie's Southern KitchenResponded on 18 September 2024
    We appreciate your honest feedback. We’re happy to hear you liked the food and that the service was sufficient. We will address the pricing concerns to try and enhance your future visits.

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  9. Galia

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I heard this place had great food, but it must have been an off night. Ordered the chicken and waffles, the chicken was very dry, waffle was good. My husband ordered fried chicken with collard greens and yams. The collard greens were undercooked and the yams were tasteless. The bill was $150 for 2 dinners, an appetizer and 2 drinks. Service was great and we would have been happier giving our waiter the $150.
    Nellie's Southern KitchenResponded on 18 September 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We apologize that your food was not up to par. We will use this feedback to work on improving many areas of our operation. We are glad to hear that your service was great, and really hope that you give us another try.

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  10. Sandy

    Memphis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was excellent.

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Nellie's Southern Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 1270 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Nellie's Southern Kitchen

3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Dining areas

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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