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Nellie's Southern Kitchen, Las Vegas, NV

Nellie's Southern Kitchen

4.3 (1464)
$31 to $50
Southern
3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • 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 1,464 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nellie's Southern Kitchen offers "delicious" Southern comfort food with standout dishes like fried chicken, catfish, and peach cobbler. The service is frequently praised as "excellent," with attentive staff making guests feel at home. Located in MGM Grand, it provides a cozy atmosphere, though some find it "a little pricey" given its Vegas location. "Highly recommend" for authentic Southern flavors.
1,464 Reviews
  1. Corinna

    Calgary1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ate here before expected better. Food was over salted & dry.

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  2. KaWanna

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was great! Very big restaurant however the night we went certain areas were closed, understandable as it was not very busy. Live music was also a nice touch!

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  3. saundra

    Atlanta12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed dinner at Nellie’s Southern Kitchen located in MGM Grand which is owned by the Jonas Brothers. We had fried Catfish w/fries, sweet Potatoes along with Meatloaf w/mashed potatoes and collard greens- delicious!! 🥰❤️💃🏾 #brunomarsconcert🎶🎶 #nelliessouthernkitchen #lasvegas #livingmybestlife #stopwaitingandtravel #onestoptravelandbeyond

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  4. John

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down one of the most fabulous meals we’ve had. The authentic taste reminded us of mom’s famous dishes and sparked conversation of memories. Our server was incredible and very attentive.

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  5. Michael

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Nellie's Southern Kitchen! Our waiter Vargas was very helpful and provided great service. We both enjoyed our food and the restaurant has some fun options to try, we especially liked the biscuits and the meatloaf!

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  6. RICHARD

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, food and drinks, highly recommend going here.

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  7. S'estlavie

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time eating at Nellie’s and it was DELICIOUS!! I ordered the shrimp and grits meal with a side of drunken collard greens. I sat at the bar and my waiter/bartender, James, was amazing. Great conversation and service!! The grits were actually fried into like a cornbread cake. 10/10 RECOMMEND! I ended the dinner with dessert…peach cobbler w/ice cream. Very good!!! I will definitely be dining at Nellie’s again when I’m visiting Las Vegas. I’m excited to try their location in Belmont, NC as well.

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  8. Stephanie

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at Nellie’s Southern Kitchen. Excellent service, delicious entrees, & comfortable atmosphere. My friend and I had the meatloaf….absolutely amazing! My husband ordered the chicken dumplings and really enjoyed it. Will definitely come back in our next visit to Vegas.

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  9. Tim VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    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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  10. Raymond

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Several of the items come out cold and were sent back. The okra was literally half hot and fresh and half cold and chewy. When the entree arrived it was warm however; neither meal was hot. I’m not one to write bad review however; for $140 meal for 2 people I would expect better.

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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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