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Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse, Nashville, TN

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
8898 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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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Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 8,898 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse is a Nashville institution celebrated for its historic charm and "incredible food and atmosphere." Guests rave about the perfectly prepared steaks and attentive service, with standout servers like Claude and Jeff. The recent renovations and updated menu are well-received, though some note the higher prices.

8,898 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience and the food was delicious. We will be back!

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  2. Nick

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was outstanding. I miss the old Jimmy Kelly's of getting a baked potato and house salad with the meal. Also The seafood appetizers options are bonus but you need to bring back the BBQ prawns.

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  3. Emilee

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great (Scott was our server). This is the second time I’ve been here and calling the food mediocre would still be a stretch. My espresso martini tasted like milk. Love the idea that it’s Nashville’s oldest steakhouse, but that’s the only appeal. Unfortunately, this is not somewhere I’d want to come to enjoy a meal.

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  4. Richard

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding find. We were just looking for a nice place to eat and found a great place. Food and drinks were on point along with the staff. Marcus was outstanding!!

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  5. Joe

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The descent into ala carte indicates a move away from local marketing to corporate. Sad, really.

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  6. Alex

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    haven’t been in a while…was even better than i remember!

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  7. Stephen

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had reservations. Was seated quickly. Service and food were outstanding

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  8. Lynne

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been dining there for years. I was very impressed with the new renovations the owners have made. The ramp entrance is a definite improvement and I was very impressed with the paneling in the patio area. I dined on the sea bass and it was excellent. We were celebrating our grandson's 15th birthday and our server could not have made it more special.

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  9. Nicki

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner, and Carter was the BEST server. He exceeded expectations and took great care of us!

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  10. Brian

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was terrific! Food was fabulous and filling. Filet, au gratin potatoes, shrooms and onion rings

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Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 8898 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

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
  • 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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