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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.3
4.3
1352 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern
A photo of Nellie's Southern Kitchen restaurant

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.3
$31 to $50
Southern
The Strip

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 50 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
    Southern, Creole / Cajun / Southern, Soul food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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!
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,352 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nellie's Southern Kitchen offers a delightful taste of the South in Las Vegas with "fantastic food" and "wonderful staff." Guests rave about the fried chicken, biscuits, and pimento cheese. While some mention noise and price concerns, the warm atmosphere and live entertainment make for an "amazing experience."

1,352 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nellie’s has a great staff and food. Celine and Blanca always makes sure we have the very best dining experience possible. Always look forward each trip to dine at Nellie’s and catch up with the staff.

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  2. Mark

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nellie’s is a great place to dine. The staff always makes sure you have the very best dining experience and food is over the top.

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  3. Gregory

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was alright. Beware though when ordering the fried chicken. The “second portion” was simply “two wings”. When I was there in September, a second portion was exactly that, another portion equivalent to the first portion which was a breast, thigh, and leg. Very disappointing.

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  4. Jeff

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The chicken was dry and not flavored. The waffle was good. Really liked the butter old fashioned.

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  5. Paula

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but not outstanding for the price. Nice atmosphere but somewhat loud. Husband had catfish and french fries. I had burger and fries. Both ordered a coke to drink but were given Jack & Coke instead. Decided to drink it since it was there. Bill was in excess of 100.00 not counting tip.

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  6. Pamela

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    First time finning here and I had high expectations. Our server was lack luster . She did not ask if our food was to our liking. She checked in maybe once . The fish and grits were okay . The collard green and artichoke dip was just ok ( no collards or artichoke was non existent)..The biscuits and gravy was decent . The okay was fine . Overall hefty price for subpar service and food . The bathroom was gross,

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  7. April

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ALL of the food was delicious and the service was great!

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  8. brenna

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was amazing food was great perfect time

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  9. James

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the most remarkable dining experiences we have had in Las Vegas. We had appetizers, entrees, and deserts. Everything was wonderful and the staff was amazing. This will be a regular stop for us on every trip. James and Tamika Waddell, Howard and Lamonica McNair

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  10. Jamie

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. I mads a same day reservation and was sat immediately. The meatloaf was tasty and the chicken was fresh and hot.

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A photo of Nellie's Southern Kitchen restaurant

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.3
$31 to $50
Southern
The Strip

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 50 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.
  • Neighborhood
    The Strip
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    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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