Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

Name: Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse
Address: 217 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN, United States, 37203
Telephone: (615) 329-4349
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

8949 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

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!

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Regional American (Southern), American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Wed 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
Neighbourhood
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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Popular dishes

Fresh OystersUS$4.00
East Coast & West Coast
Yellowfin Tuna TatakiUS$20.00
Seaweed Salad/Soy Pearls/Pickled Fresnos
Seafood TowerUS$150.00
Maine Lobster/Oysters/Clams/Jumbo Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$22.00
Fresh Gulf Shrimp With Atomic Horseradish & Cocktail Sauce
Crab CakeUS$26.00
Served With Cajun Remoulade Sauce
Lobster FrittersUS$25.00
Lime creme fraiche and chile remoulade
MusselsUS$20.00
White Wine / Tomatoes / Fresh Herbs
CalamariUS$20.00
Cherry Peppers/ Cilanto/ Aioli/Chili Glaze
Thick-Cut BaconUS$20.00
Brussel Sprouts & Chipotle Pineapple & Bourbon Glaze
Lamb ChopsUS$25.00
Mint Yogurt/Vegetable Ratatouille

Salads

House SaladUS$15.00
Beets / Oranges / Pistachios / Goat Cheese
Caesar SaladUS$15.00
Brioche Croutons / Parmesan Cheese
The WedgeUS$15.00
Bacon / Tomatoes / Blue Cheese / Fried Onions

Premium Steaks

Filet MignonUS$66.00
- 8 ozUS$66.00
- 10 ozUS$80.00
PorterhouseUS$89.00
- 24 ozUS$89.00
Cowboy SteakUS$82.00
- 22 ozUS$82.00
New York StripUS$72.00
Bootlegger's RibeyeUS$84.00
- 16 ozUS$84.00
Bone In Filet MignonUS$90.00
- 16 ozUS$90.00
A5 Japanese TenderloinUS$35.00
3 oz minimum
- 1 ozUS$35.00
American Black Hawk Reserve StripUS$60.00
- 6 ozUS$60.00

Steak Toppers

Oscar StyleUS$20.00
Shrimp ScampiUS$16.00
Lobster TailUS$32.00
BearnaiseUS$6.00
Creamy HorseradishUS$6.00
Brandy Peppercorn SauceUS$6.00
Roasted Garlic ButterUS$6.00
Blu Cheese CrustUS$6.00
Diane SauceUS$6.00
Truffle ButterUS$6.00

Chops & More

Crab Stuffed Sea BassUS$0.00
- 56US$0.00
Verlasso SalmonUS$46.00
Seafood PastaUS$52.00
Berkshire Pork ChopUS$48.00
Veal ChopUS$62.00
JK Classic BurgerUS$25.00

Sides To Share

JK Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00
Sauteed MushroomsUS$14.00
Creamed SpinachUS$14.00
Creamed Corn BruleeUS$14.00
Kate's PotatoesUS$14.00
Mac & CheeseUS$14.00
Brussel SproutsUS$14.00
Baked PotatoUS$14.00

What 8,949 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and service." Known for its "delicious steaks" and "classic atmosphere," it remains a go-to spot for special occasions. While prices are on the higher side, the quality of "attentive service" and "generous portions" make it a worthwhile choice for many patrons.

8,949 Reviews

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kathy
Nashville
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steaks were PRIME grade - cooked to perfection. There is a new chef in town!!!Looking forward to going back. Service was fantastic. Thank you Jimmy Kelly's.
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Colin
VIP
Nashville
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This has been our Christmas tradition for the past handful of years. The food and atmosphere are always amazing. Steve was our server last night and he was awesome.
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Danielle
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I didn’t like watching the drama amongst the waiter and the maître D upstairs it distracted very much from our dinner. Also didn’t like the fact that the dessert chef would be gone before we got to dinner so we had to decide what we wanted for dessert prior to even getting our food. If our reservations were at nine, the restaurants open till 11 I should’ve had the option of having the dessert person there instead of being told I needed to pick something before they left
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Emily
Memphis
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal! Great service! First table location was next to a rehearsal dinner. Way too loud, but we were moved and had a wonderful dinner.
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Seth
Nashville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We weren’t seated until 30 minutes after our reservation which put us behind schedule. And our food lacked seasoning.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, Jimmy (our server) was great, always a great experience…Ms Mae checked on us and took Pictures for us…great evening to celebrate Christmas!
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Jen
Hawaii
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Here’s a draft of your review: I’ve been a longtime customer of Jimmy Kelly’s and have enjoyed many great meals here over the years, but unfortunately, this last visit was disappointing. I made a reservation for 4:00 on their website, but upon arrival, I was told the restaurant didn’t open until 4:30. It’s confusing why they would allow reservations for a time they weren’t open. The hostesses seemed disorganized and simply pointed me toward my table instead of walking me there, so I decided to sit at the bar instead. The bartender, to their credit, was excellent—friendly, attentive, and professional. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to expectations this time; it was mediocre at best. The ambiance, usually a highlight of Jimmy Kelly’s, was also lacking. They were in the middle of renovations, which meant I had to navigate around tools and workers just to enter. During my meal, I could hear construction noises like pounding, which really detracted from the experience. This visit fell short in so many ways, and after many years of dining here, it’s hard to say, but this may be my last visit.
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Beth
VIP
Nashville
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent place that eat. So much history in the building. Food was outstanding and server attentive. We went to bar first and the bartender was fabulous! Such an excellent personality!!
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Kacey
Nashville
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Waited an extra 30 minutes after our reservation for our table. Another 20 just to get menus. Another 15 to get our drinks. All the tables were smushed together so it was noisy. The steak wasn’t cooked all the way. The waiter took forever to check on us throughout the night.
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Steve
VIP
Nashville
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The prices have increased significantly over the past 12 months and the food quality has not.
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FAQs

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse is rated 4.5 stars by 8949 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

217 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Cross Street
State Street
Neighbourhood
Midtown
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Wed 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, Regional American (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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Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

85 Nashville Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Porterhouse

New York Strip

Crab Stuffed Sea Bass

Appetizers

Fresh OystersUS$4.00

Yellowfin Tuna TatakiUS$20.00

Seafood TowerUS$150.00

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$22.00

Crab CakeUS$26.00

Lobster FrittersUS$25.00

MusselsUS$20.00

CalamariUS$20.00

Thick-Cut BaconUS$20.00

Lamb ChopsUS$25.00

Salads

House SaladUS$15.00

Caesar SaladUS$15.00

The WedgeUS$15.00

Premium Steaks

Filet MignonUS$66.00

PorterhouseUS$89.00

Cowboy SteakUS$82.00

New York StripUS$72.00

Bootlegger's RibeyeUS$84.00

Bone In Filet MignonUS$90.00

A5 Japanese TenderloinUS$35.00

American Black Hawk Reserve StripUS$60.00

Steak Toppers

Oscar StyleUS$20.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$16.00

Lobster TailUS$32.00

BearnaiseUS$6.00

Creamy HorseradishUS$6.00

Brandy Peppercorn SauceUS$6.00

Roasted Garlic ButterUS$6.00

Blu Cheese CrustUS$6.00

Diane SauceUS$6.00

Truffle ButterUS$6.00

Chops & More

Crab Stuffed Sea BassUS$0.00

Verlasso SalmonUS$46.00

Seafood PastaUS$52.00

Berkshire Pork ChopUS$48.00

Veal ChopUS$62.00

JK Classic BurgerUS$25.00

Sides To Share

JK Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00

Sauteed MushroomsUS$14.00

Creamed SpinachUS$14.00

Creamed Corn BruleeUS$14.00

Kate's PotatoesUS$14.00

Mac & CheeseUS$14.00

Brussel SproutsUS$14.00

Baked PotatoUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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