Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

4.5

9042 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

19 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

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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Location
217 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone number
(615) 329-4349
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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Popular dishes

Fresh OystersUS$4.00
East Coast & West Coast
Yellowfin Tuna TatakiUS$20.00
Seaweed salad / Soy pearls/ Ponzu
Oyster RockefellerUS$20.00
Spinach / Mornay / Breadcrumbs
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$22.00
Cocktail sauce / horseradish
Crab CakeUS$26.00
Mustard cream / Tortilla strips
Bacon Wrapped ScallopsUS$22.00
Apple Butter
MusselsUS$20.00
White wine / Tomatoes / Fresh herbs
French Onion SoupUS$20.00
Gruyere / Baguette
Thick Cut BaconUS$20.00
Brussel sprouts / Chipotle pineapple bourbon glaze
Fried ShrimpUS$22.00
Sweet chili glaze
JK Beef WellingtonUS$20.00
Prosciutto / Spinach / Mushroom duxelles
Bone MarrowUS$20.00
Garlic toast / Chimichurri

Salads

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

Premium Steaks

Filet MignonUS$66.00
- 8 ozUS$66.00
- 10 ozUS$80.00
PorterhouseUS$89.00
- 24 ozUS$89.00
Cowboy SteakUS$82.00
- 22 ozUS$82.00
New York StripUS$72.00
- 14 ozUS$72.00
Bootlegger's RibeyeUS$84.00
- 16 ozUS$84.00
Bone In Filet MignonUS$89.00
- 16 ozUS$89.00
A5 Japanese TenderloinUS$35.00
3 oz minimum
- 1 ozUS$35.00
American Black Hawk Reserve StripUS$60.00
- 6 ozUS$60.00

Steak Toppers

Oscar StyleUS$20.00
Lobster TailUS$32.00
BearnaiseUS$6.00
Creamy HorseradishUS$6.00
Brandy Peppercorn SauceUS$6.00
Roasted Garlic ButterUS$6.00
Blue Cheese CrustUS$6.00
Diane SauceUS$6.00
Truffle ButterUS$6.00
Charred Garlic ChimichurriUS$6.00

Chops & More

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

Sides To Share

JK Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00
Sauteed MushroomsUS$14.00
Creamed SpinachUS$14.00
Creamed Corn BruleeUS$14.00
Kate's PotatoesUS$14.00
Zander's Mac & CheeseUS$14.00
Brussel SproutsUS$14.00
Baked PotatoUS$14.00
NV Hot GreenUS$14.00
Onion RingsUS$14.00

What 9,042 people are saying

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 delivers a classic dining experience with "excellent service," "amazing steaks," and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests appreciate the attentive staff and "delicious" food, making it a top choice for special occasions. The newly updated menu and decor have been well-received, maintaining its charm as a Nashville staple.

9,042 Reviews

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Kim VIP
Tallahassee2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chef hit it out of the park tonight with the corned beef and cabbage! And…..absolutely some of the best soda bread I’ve ever eaten! Jimmy Kelly’s is a true Nashville treasure!
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Michael
Nashville23 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For the thousands of visitors new to Jimmy Kelly’s you won’t be disappointed. For those of us who have been dining there for decades, the noticeable changes instituted by new ownership are disappointing. Sides such as a baked potato and salad are now a la carte in spite of the noticeable higher prices. Choices of sides have been noticeably reduced. My wife even noticed the soap dispenser in the restroom was watered down. Really? We had a wonderful meal. The food and service were great, but the former unique charm has been replaced by another expensive steakhouse.
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Willie VIP
Nashville125 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Jimmy Kelly’s is under new management and immediately I could notice the difference. The service level is consistent with previous service experiences. The highlight was the upscale quality of the cuisine. The steaks were prepared as requested and the flavor profile did not disappoint. One change is that the baked potatoes and salad are now al la cart which is consistent with similar quality steak houses. While the price has increased by about 20-25% from what I remembered ; the overall dining experience was a win. The creamed spinach and corn brûlée were excellent. Our waiter Issac took really good care of us and made sure our dining experience was pleasant. Finally the restaurant is still undergoing renovations. This signals strong investment for the future of this hidden gem in Nashville.
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Kristin VIP
Nashville11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
James was a fantastic server and everything was delicious!
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Larry VIP
New Orleans6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been going there for 25 years. Every time I am in Nashville I dine there
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DavidS
Nashville5 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy Jimmy Kelly’s. It’s a steak house so get steak. Had the scallops for an appetizer - very good but 3 for 30 ? Steak was great but for to price hikes I will go to Morton’s or Stoney river for a better appetizer and side selections.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Nashville1 review
1.0
Dined on 11 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steak was tough and loaded with fat(bone in ribeye). Kate’s potatoes were dry and overcooked. Corn cakes were soggy and tasted as if they were made a while back instead of prior to eating. I am making these comments because of my recollection of how much different it is now versus 20 or so years ago when this was among the best steak houses around
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Drew VIP
Phoenix9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and food. Super enjoyable very accommodating. Glad we switched to here instead of bobs chop house
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Stephen
Nashville9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitstaff Karla was fabulous!! She knew the product and made the experience much better!
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Norman
Nashville7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service the ambience was great and our waiter was knowledgeable and friendly
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Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse is rated 4.5 stars by 9042 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

19 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 31 times today

217 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Phone number
(615) 329-4349
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Private dining

Additional information

85 Nashville Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Porterhouse

New York Strip

Crab Stuffed Sea Bass

Appetizers

Fresh OystersUS$4.00

Yellowfin Tuna TatakiUS$20.00

Oyster RockefellerUS$20.00

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$22.00

Crab CakeUS$26.00

Bacon Wrapped ScallopsUS$22.00

MusselsUS$20.00

French Onion SoupUS$20.00

Thick Cut BaconUS$20.00

Fried ShrimpUS$22.00

JK Beef WellingtonUS$20.00

Bone MarrowUS$20.00

Salads

House SaladUS$15.00

Caesar SaladUS$15.00

The WedgeUS$15.00

Premium Steaks

Filet MignonUS$66.00

PorterhouseUS$89.00

Cowboy SteakUS$82.00

New York StripUS$72.00

Bootlegger's RibeyeUS$84.00

Bone In Filet MignonUS$89.00

A5 Japanese TenderloinUS$35.00

American Black Hawk Reserve StripUS$60.00

Steak Toppers

Oscar StyleUS$20.00

Lobster TailUS$32.00

BearnaiseUS$6.00

Creamy HorseradishUS$6.00

Brandy Peppercorn SauceUS$6.00

Roasted Garlic ButterUS$6.00

Blue Cheese CrustUS$6.00

Diane SauceUS$6.00

Truffle ButterUS$6.00

Charred Garlic ChimichurriUS$6.00

Chops & More

Verlasso SalmonUS$46.00

Butternut Squash RavioliUS$38.00

Lobster Pot PieUS$75.00

Veal ChopUS$62.00

JK Classic BurgerUS$25.00

Crab Stuffed Sea BassUS$56.00

Duck RouladeUS$54.00

Sides To Share

JK Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00

Sauteed MushroomsUS$14.00

Creamed SpinachUS$14.00

Creamed Corn BruleeUS$14.00

Kate's PotatoesUS$14.00

Zander's Mac & CheeseUS$14.00

Brussel SproutsUS$14.00

Baked PotatoUS$14.00

NV Hot GreenUS$14.00

Onion RingsUS$14.00

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