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Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse, Nashville, TN

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

4.6 (9090)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
217 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 47 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 329-4349
  • Website
    http://www.jimmykellys.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Jimmy Kelly’s offers private and semi-private dining areas, giving you a variety of choices to meet your needs with accommodations available for as few as ten or as many as 300 guests. In addition, our entire restaurant is also available for large corporate or charitable functions.
  • Private party contact
    Kayla Tyler: (615) 329-4349
  • Location
    217 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown
  • Cross street
    State Street
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse's menu was last updated on 1/17/2025.

Appetizers

  • Fresh Oysters$4.00

    East Coast & West Coast

    • Yellowfin Tuna Tataki$20.00

      Seaweed salad / Soy pearls/ Ponzu

      • Oyster Rockefeller$20.00

        Spinach / Mornay / Breadcrumbs

        • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$22.00

          Cocktail sauce / horseradish

          • Crab Cake$26.00

            Mustard cream / Tortilla strips

            • Bacon Wrapped Scallops$22.00

              Apple Butter

              • Mussels$20.00

                White wine / Tomatoes / Fresh herbs

                • French Onion Soup$20.00

                  Gruyere / Baguette

                  • Thick Cut Bacon$20.00

                    Brussel sprouts / Chipotle pineapple bourbon glaze

                    • Fried Shrimp$22.00

                      Sweet chili glaze

                      • JK Beef Wellington$20.00

                        Prosciutto / Spinach / Mushroom duxelles

                        • Bone Marrow$20.00

                          Garlic toast / Chimichurri

                          Salads

                          • House Salad$15.00

                            Beets / Oranges / Pistachios / Goat cheese

                            • Caesar Salad$15.00

                              Brioche croutons / Parmesan cheese

                              • The Wedge$15.00

                                Bacon / Tomatoes / Blue cheese / Fried onions

                                Premium Steaks

                                • Filet Mignon$66.00

                                  • 8 oz$66.00
                                  • 10 oz$80.00

                                • Porterhouse$89.00

                                  • 24 oz$89.00

                                • Cowboy Steak$82.00

                                  • 22 oz$82.00

                                • New York Strip$72.00

                                  • 14 oz$72.00

                                • Bootlegger's Ribeye$84.00

                                  • 16 oz$84.00

                                • Bone In Filet Mignon$89.00

                                  • 16 oz$89.00

                                • A5 Japanese Tenderloin$35.00

                                  3 oz minimum

                                  • 1 oz$35.00

                                • American Black Hawk Reserve Strip$60.00

                                  • 6 oz$60.00

                                Steak Toppers

                                • Oscar Style$20.00

                                  • Lobster Tail$32.00

                                    • Bearnaise$6.00

                                      • Creamy Horseradish$6.00

                                        • Brandy Peppercorn Sauce$6.00

                                          • Roasted Garlic Butter$6.00

                                            • Blue Cheese Crust$6.00

                                              • Diane Sauce$6.00

                                                • Truffle Butter$6.00

                                                  • Charred Garlic Chimichurri$6.00

                                                    Chops & More

                                                    • Verlasso Salmon$46.00

                                                      Chili dust / Bacon / Risotto / Carbonara

                                                      • Butternut Squash Ravioli$38.00

                                                        Sage cream / Pecans / Cranberries

                                                        • Lobster Pot Pie$75.00

                                                          Butter poached lobster / Vegetable medley / Potatoes / Broth

                                                          • Veal Chop$62.00

                                                            Sundried tomato / Mushrooms / Fresh basil

                                                            • JK Classic Burger$25.00

                                                              Caramelized onions / Gruyere / Paprika aioli / Cherry Peppers

                                                              • Crab Stuffed Sea Bass$56.00

                                                                Lemon-Dijon / Herb oil

                                                                • Duck Roulade$54.00

                                                                  Spinach / Mushroom / Foie gras / Brandied cherries

                                                                  Sides To Share

                                                                  • JK Mashed Potatoes$14.00

                                                                    • Sauteed Mushrooms$14.00

                                                                      • Creamed Spinach$14.00

                                                                        • Creamed Corn Brulee$14.00

                                                                          • Kate's Potatoes$14.00

                                                                            • Zander's Mac & Cheese$14.00

                                                                              • Brussel Sprouts$14.00

                                                                                • Baked Potato$14.00

                                                                                  • NV Hot Green$14.00

                                                                                    • Onion Rings$14.00

                                                                                      Last updated: January 17, 2025

                                                                                      What 9,090 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

                                                                                      4.6
                                                                                      4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                      • 4.6Food
                                                                                      • 4.8Service
                                                                                      • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                      • 4.1Value

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                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                      Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse boasts a rich heritage as "the oldest steakhouse in Tennessee," offering a cozy and classic ambiance. Guests praise the "excellent service" from attentive staff like Isaac and Karla. The "steak was cooked perfectly," and the varied menu, including the "corned beef and cabbage," delights taste buds. While a la carte pricing raises the tab, the "prime rib special" and "cocktails were great" for a memorable dining experience.

                                                                                      9,090 Reviews

                                                                                      1. Billy

                                                                                        Nashville2 reviews

                                                                                        1.0

                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        Bring back the Sea Bass and fried Oysters!! We have been going to Jimmy Kelly's (JK) for years and tonight was not good! JK has went down for sure since the new mangement took over. The prime rib tonight was served not warm, was too fatty (3 of the 4 were), and too bland. The scalloped potatoes were also not warm and no flavor; however, the onion rings were hot and very good (best part of the meal). Very disappointing for $341.00 (4 of us). JK, needs to read their reviews, no longer the primo steak house in Nashville. Since new management took over, the qualty of food has decreased, yet prices have really increased, the $31 -$50 is not correct, more like $56 - $89 for meat only and $14 for sides. Improvements must be made or no more JK, it will be Jeff Ruby's in the future.

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                                                                                      2. Mary

                                                                                        Nashville2 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        We enjoyed our dinner very much. The service and food were excellent.

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                                                                                      3. Margie

                                                                                        Nashville3 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        The food and service was fantastic. The prices means we will only be back for special occasions.

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                                                                                      4. Leigh Ann

                                                                                        Nashville6 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Probably one of the best meals we have had in a while at Jimmy Kelly’s and we go pretty often

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                                                                                      5. Mercer

                                                                                        New York City9 reviews

                                                                                        1.0

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        We have been many times but haven’t been back since the change of ownership. The food was flavorless and bad. Our steaks were “Oscared” for $20 extra and it sat in a pool of some other brown sauce that shouldn’t have been combined with the Oscar. It all souped together. For a $90 steak experience, I expect far better. The baked potato lacked salt so it was dull and flavorless. All of the food lacked flavor. Outside of our waiter and eating with my son who had just returned from college, the experience was bad and I will not return unless I learn things have DRAMATICALLY improved.

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                                                                                      6. PJ

                                                                                        Indiana1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        This is our go to steakhouse. We have tried many different ones but this one stays at the top of the list.

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                                                                                      7. Adriana

                                                                                        Denver1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Best steakhouse in Nashville! Beautiful dinning room with outstanding service- we will be back:)

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                                                                                      8. Amy

                                                                                        Nashville1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Brought our 16 year old daughter for her first "grown up meal". Needless to say she will never look at a cheap steak the same again. It was also our 29th wedding anniversary. She told us she is coming back with us very time! Food was excellent as always. She got the New York Strip. Hubby got the Bootlegger Ribeye. I got the lobster stuffed halibut. We shared sides: creamed spinach, baked potato, basket of fries (for the 16 yo). Who knew the fries were SOOOO GOOD!?! If you have never been to Jimmy Kelly's- you totally should go. They even sent us home with a piece of carrot cake for our anniversary. Exceptional service tonight. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!

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                                                                                      9. Gavin

                                                                                        Birmingham1 review

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 1
                                                                                        Great food. Fun service but atmosphere awful upstairs. Amazing space on 1st floor but they use top floor first.

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                                                                                      10. Rona

                                                                                        Nashville10 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Brian was our server. He was great! Food was on point! We will be back!

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                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                      Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 9090 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                      11:30 PM
                                                                                      Booked 47 times today
                                                                                      Google Map for Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

                                                                                      217 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                      • Cross street
                                                                                        State Street
                                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                                        Midtown
                                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                                        Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                        $31 to $50
                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                        Steakhouse, Southern, American
                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                        Fine Dining
                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                        Business Casual
                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                        Valet Parking
                                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                        Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                        http://www.jimmykellys.com/
                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                        (615) 329-4349
                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                        Jimmy Kelly’s offers private and semi-private dining areas, giving you a variety of choices to meet your needs with accommodations available for as few as ten or as many as 300 guests. In addition, our entire restaurant is also available for large corporate or charitable functions.
                                                                                      • Private party contact
                                                                                        Kayla Tyler: (615) 329-4349

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