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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.4 (1444)
$31 to $50
Southern
3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
    Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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 1,444 people are saying

Nellie's Southern Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nellie's Southern Kitchen offers a delightful Southern dining experience with "excellent food and outstanding service," featuring "the best fried chicken" and "huge portions." Guests appreciate the "friendly and welcoming staff" and a vibrant atmosphere. While some dishes could improve, the overall experience is "delicious and comforting," making it a must-visit in Las Vegas.

1,444 Reviews
  1. Lisette VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last minute reservation to go. The place was very nice and the food was delicious! The waitstaff was very attentive and super friendly! The fries green tomatoes were the best I ever had!

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  2. Nicolle

    Sacramento15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was awesome! The food not so much. The biscuits were over cooked and the chicken was dry. Then our peach cobbler was burnt on top and we got 2 scoops of ice cream to cover it up. I was not impressed.

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  3. Willie

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The biscuits and egg rolls are phenomenal. However I ordered the catfish, macaroni and greens and they were all bland.

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  4. Demeca

    Pittsburgh6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful staff but the food was underwhelming, particularly the Mac and Cheese.

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  5. Sharalynne VIP

    San Diego39 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The table was awkward to put your feet under it. The biscuits were warm and the cinnamon butter and jam were good. The chicken and waffles wasn’t anything special. Service was great! The food overall was ok, we would not go back.

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  6. james VIP

    Atlantic City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good and portion sizes were large. Good meal.

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  7. Renee

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time, everyone was extremely courteous and welcoming. The food and drinks were delicious and prompt . Our server couldn’t do enough to make our experience a fantastic one. I noticed a lot of team work between the staff in general.

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  8. Becky

    Kansas City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Leo was our server, and he was was outstanding!

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  9. Elice

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Biscuits and gravy tasted delicious Mac and cheese spot on It was just really expensive for what you got

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  10. Paul

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at Nellie’s. I will definitely be back 😎👍🎉

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Nellie's Southern Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 1444 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 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
    Daily 4:00 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
  • 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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