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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.3
4.3
1374 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
23:30
Booked 22 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!
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options

What 1,374 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 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."

1,374 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious. The ambiance was wonderful. The servers and hist..amazing.

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  2. Dana

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the vibe, surprised it wasn’t more crowded. Cool decor. Every staff member was incredibly sweet. Our waiter was a total sweetheart, I suck at names. The drinks were spot on! The food was delicious! Pimento dip, yum! Biscuits were good! Strawberry jam was delicious! Food was really good, just salty- I guess to be expected! Chicken and gravy was great! Was a nice break from steak!

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  3. Michelle

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The management and our server made me feel so special! I’ve never been to the south, but I would imagine that the staff at Nellie’s were the perfect example of southern hospitality. I had the fried chicken and green beans which was phenomenal. By the time I left, my belly was full, and I felt like I was a part of the family at Nellie’s. I will definitely be making this a regular stop every time I go to Las Vegas!

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  4. Joanna

    San Antonio

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We usually stay at the MGM and had never been here before. We had a party of 7 on Saturday night. Blackjack dealer recommended Nellie’s and they could get our large party in. The men loved it since there are TVs everywhere and s had sports on when we were there. We had outstanding service. It is a casual atmosphere. Food was good, however did seem a little expensive for casual southern food. Overall a very good experience.

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  5. Jasmine

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and exceptional food!! The collard green and artichoke dip was mind blowing, the fried fish actually tasted fresh, and was fried and seasoned to perfection same with the fried chicken. 10/10 will definitely be back!!

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  6. Dean

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food not good $30 for subpar burger is nuts. Menu was limited and they were out of Chicken Fried steak at 6pm. Way over priced for the quality and service level

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    Orange County

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fried chicken was bomb! Sides were legit as well! We were happily surprised and will definitely be back!

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  8. Daniel

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were not sure what to eat before we flew out of Vegas, but were all able to agree on southern food. This far exceeded our expectations - both the service and the food were outstanding. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken, which was comparable to what I've had in Nashville itself. The mac and cheese was great, and the biscuit appetizer with jam and cinnamon butter were fantastic. Definitely check this place out.

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  9. Brian

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall it was just average, not very busy for a Friday night. Good wasn’t much better than a school lunch.

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  10. Julie

    VIP

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious catfish!! Collard greens amazing and love the spicy French fries!! Felt at home being from the south!

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Nellie's Southern Kitchen is rated 4.3 stars by 1374 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 22 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 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
    Gluten-free Options
  • 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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