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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.3 (1453)
$31 to $50
Southern
3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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 1,453 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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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nellie's Southern Kitchen offers "great service" with "friendly and attentive staff" like Leo and Saul, enhancing the dining experience. Guests rave about the "delicious comfort food" and "excellent drinks," with standout dishes like fried chicken and fried green tomatoes. The "warm atmosphere" and "large portions" make it a must-visit in Las Vegas.

1,453 Reviews
  1. Tim VIP

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The country fried steak and peach cobbler were amazing!

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  2. Christy

    Las Vegas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone from the time we arrived to the time we left 100% top notch service. The food was excellent. A little pricey for 6 people at $325 but we know it's about par these days for Vegas in a sit down restaurant. The food was fresh and hot and flavorful. Only complaint would be the music was so loud we couldn't even talk across the table. I truly appreciate that the hostess saw my notes regarding my son with Down Syndrome and social anxiety and sat us in very cozy corner where he enjoyed his meal. He also has celiacs disease so it is really nice to see so many Gluten Free items available on the menu that are Main Course meals not just sides like most restaurants. Nellie's definitely beats out Yardbirds in regards to fried chicken and southern comfort food. We really enjoyed it.

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  3. Len VIP

    Palm Springs57 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was super slow. The employees seem more interested in watching the big screen. The fried chicken was good. Everything else was just “ok”.

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  4. Tracy

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal and our server, Leo, was awesome. I had the barbecue pork platter and my wife had the chicken tenders. Everything was great. Our server told us that the restaurant is owned by the Jonas Brothers and named after their great grandmother, Nellie. He had a lot of nice things to say about the family and how they treat their employees. That was really nice to hear. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Vegas! 

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  5. Sue

    New York City4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Today was Mother’s Day and they had a special menu ribeye and lobster tail for $40. However at 6:00 PM they had already ran out of lobster tail. The host could have informed us before she sat us, but she didn’t. They were willing to substitute shrimp, however, I am allergic to shrimp so they gave me salmon instead. Disappointingly, the salmon was fishy and the ribeye steak was just subpar. My husband ordered the fried chicken which was dry and the macaroni and cheese was also super dry. The collard greens were under cooked although tasty. The service was superb but I’d have to say the food was underwhelming. 

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  6. Deborah

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nellies Southern Kitchen was excellent. From the beginning to the end we felt welcomed and staff was friendly. Our waiter was Leonardo (Leo). He was attentive and responded to our inquiries promptly. The catfish was seasoned well. I couldn’t eat it all, but finished it for breakfast the next day cold. It was still crispy and delicious. I will stop by when I’m in Vegas next time.

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  7. Kyierra

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Polite staff! Food was 10/10! Our server was Saul he was very nice, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu!

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  8. Darrell VIP

    Orange County8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server, Leo, was awesome! Food fell way short. Dry. Not inventive or authentic. I have been here before and was excited to come back. I won’t come back. Sports were on huge screen in main dining room. Way too loud.

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  9. Christos

    Orange County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, very friendly and helpful staff. Food came out really quick, when we assume it would take long for the fried chicken. Overall great place!

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  10. Lisette VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    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 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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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