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Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse, Nashville, TN

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

4.5
4.5
8994 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 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 8,994 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse in Nashville is celebrated for its "always excellent service" and "phenomenal experience." Known for its cozy atmosphere, it offers a "true Nashville tradition" with standout dishes like the steaks and corn cakes. Despite some pricing concerns, diners appreciate the "delicious food" and the restaurant's historical charm.

8,994 Reviews
  1. Joshua

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    630 rez and wasn’t seated until after 7p. Very apologetic and even gave free appetizers which was appreciated. Was sat in a very small room with a table of 15 and two other tables of four. Everytime someone moved they bumped my chair. The large table was extremely loud. It was not pleasant. However the waiter was very good and the food was outstanding. They were attentive to how it was t great and received $45 off off dinner but at this price point should have been better experience.

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  2. Holly

    VIP

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat in the new patio & it is beautiful! Food was delicious

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  3. robert

    VIP

    Nashville

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. Cooked perfectly but could have been warmer as could the corn cakes.We missed Arthur!

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  4. Brandie

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our anniversary dinner was phenomenal. I cannot recommend this place enough. I made a special request for napkins in the shape of a turtle and duck and Amber had researched videos and made this request happen perfectly! That extra touch meant so much to us. The chairs are comfortable, the staff are superb, and the food melted in our mouths. We tried the bone marrow, crab cake, wedge salad, wagyu beef, cowboy steak, filet mignon, kate’s potatoes, Mac’ n’ cheese, asparagus, apple strudel for dessert and a couple high quality alcoholic pours and cocktails. Certainly a splurge, but worth every penny! The environment is warm and classy, without being too pretentious. It’s evident that the staff care about their work and want customers to be happy. We were there for 2.5 hours going through the different courses and drinks, so plan accordingly. Parking was located close by, and they offered valet parking also. They packed up our leftovers smartly. We will definitely return for another special occasion! Jimmy Kelley’s made our anniversary special and an experience we’ll never forget.

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  5. Travis

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Issac was amazing he made sure every detail was perfect about our meal.

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  6. LaRawn

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new decor at Jimmy Kelly's is superb and in keeping with the history of Jimmy Kelly's, a long-standing Nashville institution ~It also has a new menu and pricing. Our server was Jeff, who was perfect in every way and most accommodating. Top stars for him! Jimmy, a server we have had in the past and who is terrific as well, stopped by our table to say hello. The manager came by and sincerely wanted to know how things were. My steak was cooked exactly as ordered, and the quality of the steak was great. The crab cake my husband ordered wasn't great, although they do have other seafood offerings we did not try, and I did express to the manager my concern that the corncakes, for which they are renowned, were not the same as the original. They have been altering the recipe during the past two-three years, but last night was a completely different corncake. However, it is beautiful, with a sweet caring staff and a brand new bar in the former tented area of the restaurant, and I highly suggest it!

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  7. Nina

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal!!! Love all the changes ❤️

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  8. Merry

    Nashville

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marcus took excellent care of us- we had oysters, wedge salad, NY strip & ribeye with baked potato & onion rings. The chimichuri sauce is amazing, freshly made and perfect with the ribeye. Glasses of malbec topped off the dinner.

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  9. Tara

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marcus was amazing! Made us feel very special and like we were the only ones there.

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  10. Grant

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the third year in a row that we dined at Jimmy Kelly’s for our Anniversary and it was splendid! All of the food was delicious. We are SO GLAD you brought back the onion rings to the menu! They were so tasty. I also tried the Creamed Corn Brûlée for the first time and it was excellent as well! My wife and I both ordered the Kelly’s Apple Sangria and it is one of the best cocktails I have ever had! Superb! Scott was our server and he did a wonderful job taking care of us! Bravo, JK’s! Already looking forward to our next time!

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Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse is rated 4.5 stars by 8994 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 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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