Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

4.5

9022 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

Housed in a glorious Southern mansion in the heart of Music City, Jimmy Kelly’s continues to be the standard by which all American steakhouses are measured. Founded in 1934 while the country was in the throes of the Great Depression and just one year removed from the repeal of prohibition, Jimmy Kelly made a promise to himself and his diners. Simply put, he would serve a great steak, a generous portion of whiskey and insure the service was always attentive. Making good on that promise has been the cornerstone of the restaurant’s success and enabled it to survive and flourish. Now over 80 years later and operated by the third generation of Kellys, it has earned a reputation as one of the grand old restaurants not only in Nashville but the entire southeast. Come anytime and enjoy a great steak and a generous portion of whiskey!

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Southern, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Wed 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(615) 329-4349
Website
http://www.jimmykellys.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Jimmy Kelly’s offers private and semi-private dining areas, giving you a variety of choices to meet your needs with accommodations available for as few as ten or as many as 300 guests. In addition, our entire restaurant is also available for large corporate or charitable functions.
Private party contact
Kayla Tyler: (615) 329-4349

Location
217 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Neighborhood
Midtown
Cross street
State Street
Parking details
Valet Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fresh Oysters$4.00
East Coast & West Coast
Yellowfin Tuna Tataki$20.00
Seaweed salad / Soy pearls/ Ponzu
Oyster Rockefeller$20.00
Spinach / Mornay / Breadcrumbs
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$22.00
Cocktail sauce / horseradish
Crab Cake$26.00
Mustard cream / Tortilla strips
Bacon Wrapped Scallops$22.00
Apple Butter
Mussels$20.00
White wine / Tomatoes / Fresh herbs
French Onion Soup$20.00
Gruyere / Baguette
Thick Cut Bacon$20.00
Brussel sprouts / Chipotle pineapple bourbon glaze
Fried Shrimp$22.00
Sweet chili glaze
JK Beef Wellington$20.00
Prosciutto / Spinach / Mushroom duxelles
Bone Marrow$20.00
Garlic toast / Chimichurri

Salads

House Salad$15.00
Beets / Oranges / Pistachios / Goat cheese
Caesar Salad$15.00
Brioche croutons / Parmesan cheese
The Wedge$15.00
Bacon / Tomatoes / Blue cheese / Fried onions

Premium Steaks

Filet Mignon$66.00
- 8 oz$66.00
- 10 oz$80.00
Porterhouse$89.00
- 24 oz$89.00
Cowboy Steak$82.00
- 22 oz$82.00
New York Strip$72.00
- 14 oz$72.00
Bootlegger's Ribeye$84.00
- 16 oz$84.00
Bone In Filet Mignon$89.00
- 16 oz$89.00
A5 Japanese Tenderloin$35.00
3 oz minimum
- 1 oz$35.00
American Black Hawk Reserve Strip$60.00
- 6 oz$60.00

Steak Toppers

Oscar Style$20.00
Lobster Tail$32.00
Bearnaise$6.00
Creamy Horseradish$6.00
Brandy Peppercorn Sauce$6.00
Roasted Garlic Butter$6.00
Blue Cheese Crust$6.00
Diane Sauce$6.00
Truffle Butter$6.00
Charred Garlic Chimichurri$6.00

Chops & More

Verlasso Salmon$46.00
Chili dust / Bacon / Risotto / Carbonara
Butternut Squash Ravioli$38.00
Sage cream / Pecans / Cranberries
Lobster Pot Pie$75.00
Butter poached lobster / Vegetable medley / Potatoes / Broth
Veal Chop$62.00
Sundried tomato / Mushrooms / Fresh basil
JK Classic Burger$25.00
Caramelized onions / Gruyere / Paprika aioli / Cherry Peppers
Crab Stuffed Sea Bass$56.00
Lemon-Dijon / Herb oil
Duck Roulade$54.00
Spinach / Mushroom / Foie gras / Brandied cherries

Sides To Share

JK Mashed Potatoes$14.00
Sauteed Mushrooms$14.00
Creamed Spinach$14.00
Creamed Corn Brulee$14.00
Kate's Potatoes$14.00
Zander's Mac & Cheese$14.00
Brussel Sprouts$14.00
Baked Potato$14.00
NV Hot Green$14.00
Onion Rings$14.00

What 9,022 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

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Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse offers "excellent service," with attentive staff and a warm, historic ambiance. Diners rave about the "delicious" steaks and generous portions. The venue is renowned for its classic steakhouse experience, complemented by a "beautiful setting" and thoughtful touches like valet parking. Perfect for special occasions, it's a beloved Nashville tradition.

9,022 Reviews

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Lavi
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I came here on Feb 15, the day after Valentine’s Day, and was still able to get reservations for 5pm so it was perfect timing. Our waiter Carter was very attentive and made jokes with us whenever we saw him. It was a great night and we’d definitely come back!
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Lisa
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and experience was outstanding. Karla provided exceptional service. She has a spirit about her that makes you feel welcomed.
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VIP
Nashville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I have been dining at Jimmy Kelly’s for nearly 5 years. Over that time, the restaurant has undergone many changes, both to the building itself and to the dining options. While we were skeptical at first, citing the affordability and familiarity of the old menu, the quality of the food, addition of new options, and (as always) the top-notch service have won us over.
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Amy
Nashville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at Jimmy Kelly’s. The food is amazing and the service is top notch.
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OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very beautiful experience. From the entrance to the end of the meal, everyone was very professional and helpful. The food was amazing! I would recommend this restaurant to everyone.
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Melissa
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the filet mignon, my husband got the New York strip. Both were outstanding! The perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day together. Mac and cheese is a must try. We shared sides, as they come in very large portions, and still brought some home! Highly recommend, food and service were top notch. We will be back!
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John
Nashville
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Not the Jimmy Kelly’s of Old. And I’m sorry but $20 for a French onion soup that is not absolutely incredible, sad. Seems the prices keep going up, and the value keeps diminishing. Will probably be our last visit. Too many upscale steakhouses to go to that I feel offer better quality food. However, Claude is an incredible waiter, All the best to him
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John
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jimmy has really picked up their game, food, service and ambiance is wonderful!
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Brad
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were outstanding! Seated in a small room near the kitchen and felt closed in.
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Patrick
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and it was outstanding! Scott did an amazing job!
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FAQs

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse is rated 4.5 stars by 9022 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

217 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Cross street
State Street
Neighborhood
Midtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Wed 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Southern, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.jimmykellys.com/
Phone number
(615) 329-4349
Private party facilities
Jimmy Kelly’s offers private and semi-private dining areas, giving you a variety of choices to meet your needs with accommodations available for as few as ten or as many as 300 guests. In addition, our entire restaurant is also available for large corporate or charitable functions.
Private party contact
Kayla Tyler: (615) 329-4349

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Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

85 Nashville Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Porterhouse

New York Strip

Crab Stuffed Sea Bass

Appetizers

Fresh Oysters$4.00

Yellowfin Tuna Tataki$20.00

Oyster Rockefeller$20.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$22.00

Crab Cake$26.00

Bacon Wrapped Scallops$22.00

Mussels$20.00

French Onion Soup$20.00

Thick Cut Bacon$20.00

Fried Shrimp$22.00

JK Beef Wellington$20.00

Bone Marrow$20.00

Salads

House Salad$15.00

Caesar Salad$15.00

The Wedge$15.00

Premium Steaks

Filet Mignon$66.00

Porterhouse$89.00

Cowboy Steak$82.00

New York Strip$72.00

Bootlegger's Ribeye$84.00

Bone In Filet Mignon$89.00

A5 Japanese Tenderloin$35.00

American Black Hawk Reserve Strip$60.00

Steak Toppers

Oscar Style$20.00

Lobster Tail$32.00

Bearnaise$6.00

Creamy Horseradish$6.00

Brandy Peppercorn Sauce$6.00

Roasted Garlic Butter$6.00

Blue Cheese Crust$6.00

Diane Sauce$6.00

Truffle Butter$6.00

Charred Garlic Chimichurri$6.00

Chops & More

Verlasso Salmon$46.00

Butternut Squash Ravioli$38.00

Lobster Pot Pie$75.00

Veal Chop$62.00

JK Classic Burger$25.00

Crab Stuffed Sea Bass$56.00

Duck Roulade$54.00

Sides To Share

JK Mashed Potatoes$14.00

Sauteed Mushrooms$14.00

Creamed Spinach$14.00

Creamed Corn Brulee$14.00

Kate's Potatoes$14.00

Zander's Mac & Cheese$14.00

Brussel Sprouts$14.00

Baked Potato$14.00

NV Hot Green$14.00

Onion Rings$14.00

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