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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.3
4.3
1357 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 37 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 Parking
  • 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 1,357 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."

1,357 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner. So yummy and delicious.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant service was extremely slow after being seated, seemed to take a long time for server to come and take our order. We had a 445 reservation so the restaurant was not even very busy at the time. Food arrived hot but was typical type food nothing to rave about with high prices. Nobody ever offered to refill our beverages. We even had to track down the server to get our bill after eating. The ambiance did not appear southern to me, it was quite plain not a southern theme. Dissapointed as a native local nevadadan this place was so plain.

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  3. Deborah

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I can usually find something redeeming about a restaurant—even if it’s just the wallpaper in the bathroom. Unfortunately, Nellie’s Southern Kitchen in Las Vegas, owned by the Jonas Brothers, left me with nothing but frustration and an empty stomach. We waited a full 45 minutes after being seated and still hadn’t been served. Not even a crumb of cornbread made it to the table. Looking around, we noticed something truly alarming: no one in the restaurant was eating. The entire kitchen was clearly backed up, yet no one on staff seemed to care enough to communicate, apologize, or offer a solution. To make matters worse, my glass of tea sat empty for over 40 minutes with zero effort from the staff to refill it. At one point, I thought maybe we’d entered some sort of performance art exhibit about neglect, but no—it was just terrible service. After enduring this circus of chaos, we finally decided to cut our losses and walk out, joining the herd at the uninspired food court next door. Yes, I paid $12 for mediocre pizza, but at least I got to eat something. As for Nellie’s, the Jonas Brothers might want to spend less time on tour and more time fixing their kitchen and service issues. A restaurant isn’t just about a name—it’s about delivering on a promise. Right now, Nellie’s Southern Kitchen feels like a broken one. Save yourself the trouble and go straight to the food court. At least you’ll get fed

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  4. Cassi

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Soul food, the Mac and cheese and homemade biscuits are great!

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  5. Stephen

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time dining at Nellie's. It was delicious and has become our new favorite when in Las Vegas. Super convenient if attending a concert at MGM. I had the meatloaf and absolutely loved it. Comfort food for sure...will definitely return and highly recommend

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  6. Mark

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 days 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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  7. Mark

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 days 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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  8. Gregory

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  9. Jeff

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  10. Paula

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    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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Nellie's Southern Kitchen is rated 4.3 stars by 1357 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 37 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 Parking
  • 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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