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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.4
4.4
1347 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • 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!

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 1,347 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

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."

1,347 Reviews
  1. Pamela

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. April

    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
    ALL of the food was delicious and the service was great!

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  3. brenna

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. James

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 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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  5. william

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Short ribs were excellent. Fried chicken was good. Server was excellent.

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  6. Jamie

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 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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  7. Cheryl

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Leo was an amazing server. Friendly and personable. Made excellent recommendations for dinner. If you eat there, ask for Leo!!!! Food was fantastic. Chef's Special that night was gumbo with blackened catfish and jumbo shrimp over mashed potatoes. Delicious. We also had the braised short-ribs. Fork tender, fall off the bone perfection. Served with roasted honey carrots that melt in your mouth.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so tasty and not overly filling, but you are still full.

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  9. oralia

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dana was our server and she was outstanding! She was engaging, prompt and provided impeccable service. Arturo who supported her was helpful too. Thank you for the amazing food and service.

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  10. Celina

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food and beautiful location. Highly recommend the Chicken and Gravy.

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Nellie's Southern Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 1347 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 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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