This is an old school style steakhouse with attentive and well dressed staff. We had a party of 13 and were placed in a private room in the back. The ambiance was great and we had plenty of room to dine. Our waiter immediately came to our table and, although we had just a few minutes before happy hour ended, he took our drink orders and got them in for happy hour pricing. As soon as we got our drinks, he returned to explain the menu, the specials and more importantly gave suggestions on quantity of the sides so we didn't over order food. His recommendations were spot on. My wife and I ordered the 16 oz ribeye that was cooked to perfection and very tender and flavorful. We also had the Cate's potatoes to share, along with the mushrooms to go with our steak. The salad was great and everything else was solid. The waiter was great about splitting the bill which is unusual for a large party and he reminded us that gratuity was included in the total for each of us. Always appreciated! Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal, albeit at fine dining prices. However, you won't leave hungry! read more

Went here last week to celebrate my mom's birthday and left feeling disappointed. Our server, Issac, was so knowledgeable and kind, but it seems the new or recently transitioned kitchen staff were the main cause of our problem. They were out of the main entree I ordered and out of the side I asked for. Not a big deal, these things happen, but it seemed our waiter wasn't aware of either situation until the kitchen told him. I settled for mac n cheese as my replacement side, and it was truly one of the nastiest things I've ever consumed. I'm not sure if they used bad cheese or milk or what, but everyone at the table tried it and we all agreed it tasted like feet. For a side that cost $14 being completely inedible - that is unacceptable. I also had to wait 20+ min for my glass of wine to arrive during my meal. The steak & sea bass were tasty, but for the price point of this restaurant, I expect better food & more timely service. There are too many other restaurants in Nashville with timely service and more enjoyable food. read more

Our first time here and such a huge disappointment . The kind of good news is that we had purchased gift cards during their promotion of 50% off. So a $400 meal which was only 2 entrees and no alcohol actually only had a $240 cost to us which was still too much for quality and service. Our waiter was actually very nice however the lack of great service is evident. They have staff that also brings food to table which is presented as if they're working in a coffee shop from the plates being presented perpendicular to us to not knowing what they're serving or caring about it either. The crab cakes were the best item of the night just heavy with sauce. Caesar salad subpar and too much dressing. The ribeye and strip were mediocre at best - both on the tough side and flavorless. Brussels sprouts sounded good from description but overly soggy and too sweet. Potatoes zero flavor but served hot. Our meal for 3 with only 2 entrees and no drinks. It's hard to image how they stay in business when you can go to our favorite steak house, The Oak and get a 16 oz ribeye for only $2 more and have impeccable service and a much better ambiance. Sadly not for us. read more

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This is getting old. I've been eating at this restaurant since 1992. Given the price point, everything should be near perfect each and every time. If you read my previous review, of which I never heard back from the restaurant, even after contacting them directly, I'm a gift card or two away from being done with Jimmy Kelly's. Had dinner there a couple of evenings ago. While service was outstanding, both at the bar and at our table, once again the kitchen blew it. I ordered the porterhouse, Pittsburgh medium rare. Looked great when it was delivered (see picture), but when I cut into it, it was well done. Of course they made it right and brought another, albeit considerably smaller than the first one, but it disrupted the entire evening. By the time the other one arrived the sides were cold. They were replaced, but that was yet another delay. I really like the relatively new GM and I should've said something to him, but instead, I'm not sure I'll ever be back. This happening once, shame on them. My allowing it to happen a second time, shame on me. Beautiful restaurant, I love the history behind it, including the previous owners book, but too many other options in Nashville to tolerate constant screw ups. read more

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse - Brussel Sprouts - Steakhouses Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Southern Charm at its finest!!! Decor is out of this world, Service is impeccable and THE FOOD is freshly prepared with huge portions! A MUST Visit if you love Classy, Soft & Cozy Ambiance with a side of pampering. read more

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse - Berkshire Pork Chop - Steakhouses Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Enjoyed a recent business dinner here in a semi private room. The food was much better than I remember from my last visit right after the pandemic. The food had improved and service was fantastic. Great establishment in business over 50yrs in Nashville read more

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This restaurant has been there forever. This is the place you go where you want to be with close friends or business partners where service, ambience and cuisine achieve equality. Personally I love the chilean Seabass with crab stuffing. Steak lovers will find what they need with their aged grain fed beef. You don't have to have a tie and a jacket but you'll feel right at home with one. I've been there many times. Highly recommended. read more

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse - Reggie Richard and Joe. Longtime friends from College Days. - Steakhouses Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Jimmy Kelly's is a Nashville staple and it's always amazing. The sides are just as good as the steak- and that's saying something! Jeff was very attentive and so nice. We went early before an event and it's happy hour if you go before 6 pm! The sides are enough for 3 people each I think- so for two you could split one side with your entree and it would be plenty, but we wanted to have both and I'm glad we did! We love that it feels like a nice Nashville special dinner but it's not stuffy or stuck up- I was in jeans and a nice sweater and didn't feel out of place but have definitely dressed up more for a meal here before - so a wide range of attire is fine! The Ralph Lauren style is true and authentic here. Let's keep old Nashville here by supporting these staples that aren't on Broadway. read more

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This was our best visit ever! The new owner is Steve Smith who owns Tootsies amount other things. He add a full sized bar downstairs which was badly needed. Then he added an upstairs dining room with full bar that is gorgeous! Everything we had was better than any trip there prior. Everything... ambience, wait staff, presentation, and food quality was heads and shoulders above previous visits. read more

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Have been going here since 1990. 35 years later (even though we left Nashville in 1993) it's still my favorite restaurant in Nashville and the only one I patronize any time I am in town. In part because I have good memories there and it's familiar. The bar and main dining area is 'basically unchanged, comfortable and familiar. The addition beyond that which was there in 1990 is indicative of the growth Nashville' has seen since then. But what brings me back is the food, service and welcoming atmosphere. The service has always been great (tip of the hat to Mr.Fred Lee, now retired). Our waiter this week (Jeff) did a great job of fielding requests and handling two old men who had not seen one another in several years and wanted to catch up. As always the corn cakes are great. The Bone-In Ribeye was fantastic and the Filet with Lump crabmeat and lobster tail excellent - medium rare exactly as ordered. You will not find another spot like it . 92 years in operation with multiple generations of the Kelly family in charge. Simple approach...... good steak, attentive service and if so inclined good wine or excellent whiskey. Mike Kelly has added a lot to the restaurant' without losing touch with the original. It's very very rare I find an establishment worthy of 5 Stars yet I can't find a reason not to in this case. Give it a try if you are in town, I can't imagine you will be anything but pleased with your decision. read more

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A horrible review. We ordered the long bone Riley. 150 dollars. The waiter cut the bone off and threw it in the trash amd then proceeded to cut the meat that was left! We ordered this steak for the bone! We do not like Jimmy Kelly's. It's not the same place with the new owners. Stay away. read more

We went here for a work dinner and were placed in the private dining room. We sat in a big square formation. I believe we had about 20 people in our group and the room fit us comfortably, although some were kind of "stuck" once they sit down. The room was dark (intimate lighting), however based on the number of people using their phone lights for ambiance, led me to believe more than one person felt it was too dark in the room. I thought it was fine (I did not have my phone light on). We had one server for our room and she was a PRO - so good, she was kind, patient and fun. She made suggestions for food and drink and also told us the history of the restaurant (it was the 75th anniversary year in 2024). We all shared appetizers that consisted of corn cakes, onion rings, muscles, Brussel sprouts. They were all great and 3 order each were plenty for the room. Because it was a work dinner, I decided I would try to order something from the lesser expensive options. I ordered the JK Classic Burger. It was perfectly cooked at medium, juicy and flavorful. The fries were ok - they were coated, which made them heavier than normal fries. Overall great food with amazing flavors, great service and a cool history behind this business. read more

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Disappointing 80th birthday celebration. Bacon wrapped scallops not totally cooked and wrapped in near raw bacon, strange tasting sauce. Ruined a good quality scallop. Fried green tomatoes covered in a dark brown thick etoufee? sauce. Could have been a decent tomato under the horrible sauce. House salad consisted of a huge bowl of old tasting stalky lettuce, garnished with canned mandarin orange segments (It does not take much time to segment a fresh orange). Also there a few small pieces but not enough pieces of good beet. Wife's sea bass a little overcooked and under seasoned, but good quality. read more

On our trip to Nashville, TN earlier this year we got to try a delicious dinner at this famous restaurant Their service is amazing and the ambiance is just perfect. . - Cornbread Pancakes - Ribeye w/Roasted Garlic Butter - Crab Stuffed Sea Bass w/Lemon-Dijon & Herb Oil - Creamed Corn Brûlée - Lobster Tail . Everything was so exquisite, definitely worth a visit when you are in Nashville. They are celebrating their 90 years! read more

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I adore Jimmy Kelly's. A Nashville OG still standing up to all the newcomers. Off the main drag in a beautiful old house. Valet Parking. I hope they thrive for another 70 years read more

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Went for my birthday Service was awesome, food was best I have ever had there I will definitely be back read more

Had Dinner on Jan31 great dinner service was great. The server name was Lauren. She was great would ask for her again. The Châteaubriand could cut it with a fork. It was amazing. Can't wait to go back. The apple pie dish was amazing too. Food was great. They remodeled the whole restaurant it looks fantastic. Haven't been there in over a year. It looked great inside. . read more

Our dinner at Jimmy Kelly's was very good. I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant and was impressed with both steaks, the cornbread pancakes, the sauces, the wedge, and the Mac and cheese. The parts that fell short was the Brussels, the dessert, and the cocktails were just okay. Here's the main thing: the service was fantastic. Our server Isaac did a great job. He was very attentive, relational, and offered great insight into the menu. He even comped our dessert which was very kind. Overall this was a really great experience with fantastic service and really good food. Place ain't cheap but if you're looking for cheap go to Burger King. read more

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Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse is in an old brick building; a home turned into a restaurant, the ambience is nice, very quiet for a special occasion. The food was sub par, Ordered dinner for two, we first had corn cakes that come at the beginning of your meal as their bread option with whipped butter, on the sweet side but tasty. The wedge salad was huge, as big as an entree at other restaurants, our server warned us; would definitely split it next time. We had the steak, ordered medium but was definitely medium rare, and needed seasoning, so definitely not the best. Would order a sauce with it next time, it needed the extra flavor. The lobster that came with our meal was excellent. We ordered Kate's potatoes as our side, I would not recommend, it was a take on au gratin but lacked flavor and was undercooked. The dessert was the best thing we ate, our server Casey, (who was wonderful) treated us to a chocolate Tres Leches cake, so delicious. I would give them a 3 stars, for the price it just wasn't that good. read more

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had 2 $100 gift cards my brother gave me for Christmas, went last night with a buddy i had the lamb steak rare he had ribeye rare, steaks were good my lamb was mostly fat and bone, we sh order of escargot and calamari both had an old fashion, both been on the toilet all day today! read more

Do not waste your money. The service was terrible for starters, we had already ordered and then shortly after heard our waitress tell the other table the specials that were offered, prime rib. My husband asked why did you not offer that to us, she said well I can change your order. The steaks were bland, had no seasoning at all. Definitely many better options in Nashville. read more

Expensive, very mediocre food, poorly prepared and poorly seasoned. Steaks were mostly tasteless, the Duck dish is a joke, as is the Veal Chop, which came with a very nasty odor and covered in some nasty sweet sauce. A 6 top...$875! (limited cocktails) Thank gosh for the gift card 50% program! Perfect service was provided by Robert, an asset for the restaurant! read more

Solid old-school Nashville steakhouse. Jimmy Kelly's is a solid steakhouse with good food and a nice bar. The ambiance is somewhat intimate with hardwood floors and wood beams on the ceiling, and it's a nice place to bring a date or a small group. Many of the staff have been here a long time and they are super helpful. My wife and I most recently visited for New Year's Eve dinner, and we had a great meal. The restaurant has a nice wine list, but I had a 2016 Stags' Leap Cab in my cellar that I brought. Our server immediately noticed the bottle and did a great job opening and pouring the wine. The $30 corkage fee was well worth it. I also ordered a Manhattan when we sat down and it was a great start to the evening. The complimentary hot corn cakes served with butter are always a treat, and we always seem to finish all of them. I ordered the Cowboy Ribeye Pittsburgh Rare and it was cooked perfectly. I paired it with the Cajun Shrimp sauce and with a side of Creamed Corn Brûlée. The sauce worked very well with the steak. The corn was served in a hot skillet and was appropriately sweet. All in all, a delicious meal. I highly recommend Jimmy Kelly's for a good steak. My wife ordered the lobster pasta and enjoyed it that night and the next day. It was a large portion with lots of lobster. read more

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We had Thanksgiving dinner there and the food was fantastic. We had reservations and they were running 30 minutes late - there's almost nowhere to wait so that was tricky as many of us were standing around trying to be out of the way. Server was very friendly, a bit slow at times but made up for it with attention when he could come by and it was obvious he was working hard so absolutely understandable. Overall a great experience and we'd definitely go back. I had prime rib and my companion had the turkey dinner. Everything was great including the apple gallette. read more

We decided to try Jimmy Kelly's for a family anniversary dinner and had high hopes for the experience at this Nashville institution. First, the pros: - The cornbread cakes served before the meal are amazing!! - All of the appetizers we tried were delicious, especially the crab cakes! Cons: - The salad had no substance, just a few pieces of lettuce with carrots and turnips. - We found the service to be off putting. Our server would speak very quietly so that it was difficult to hear and we had to ask him to repeat himself. At other times, he would begin speaking while he was still walking up to the table. He also never checked in with us during the meal. Between the server and the hostess, the staff was very stiff. The steaks were delicious, but there are other steakhouses in Nashville I'd recommend over Jimmy Kelly's. read more

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse - Cornbread Cakes - Steakhouses Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This place is awful. They served me a raw steak, which I just took home and cooked. Wasn't even worth sending back.

Delicious drinks. Fantastic food. Sensational service. There's no place better! The filet is the best I've ever had! read more

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The parking was terrible, the Ambiance was nice but VERY LOUD, the service was acceptable but the FOOD wasn't good. My Filet Mignon was way over cooked for medium rare, the outside was a charred hockey puck and the meat was extremely difficult to cut, my jaw was sore from chewing it. I should have sent it back but we were pressed for time. My girlfriends left over half her dinner, while I choked down the tough steak! read more

Complimentary Valet parking. Ramp entry to restaurant if desired. The Anniversary Dinner Specials $90 per couple. Included choice of salad, Lobster Thermidor or Chateaubriand and Pompous Fries! Claude our server was outstanding. He even told is a little history of the 30+ years of service at Kelly's. The 4 of us were in a private room upstairs in the Mansion. Please give the New Owners a chance to give y'all a dinner of enjoyment and pleasure to your taste buds! Ciao Ronnie! read more

Our waiter was super nice and the ambience was worm and cozy. I had the filet mignon and it was tender and tasty. Overall, a pretty good experience. read more

This was such an amazing place! We sat up on the second story (fancy!) in a room that, even though we weren't alone, it didn't feel overcrowded. Plus, it's just a beautiful house. Our waiter was fantastic! He'd been working there for just over a decade (Isaac my man) and was such a character, we really enjoyed him. The food was also really great! Only complaint is my mom's steak wasn't very warm when it came out, but she didn't want to cause a fuss so we didn't say anything. Everything else was fantastic! Pictured is the bread they bring out to you- mini pancakes! Would absolutely recommend. read more

Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Food was terrible! We spent $200 on a meal for two that was almost inedible. Service was bad as well.

Valet parking. Walking upstairs to the door, and an amazing decorated mansion awaiting guests. A stately home decorated with chandeliers, white table cloths, fireplaces, dim lighting, mirrors and fine oil paintings. Several small dining rooms upstairs; each had about six tables. The atmosphere was quiet and comfortable, easy to carry conversations. The service was outstanding! Our waiter Scott was very warm and cheerful. He checked in on us throughout the meal and answered our questions patiently in great detail. Prices were on the higher end. Food was great! The famous corn cakes were served throughout the meal. Very addictive, one could easily end up eating too much and spoil the appetite for the entree. We ordered: 5*Kelly's half filet with house salad: I have to sing praises of Kelly's for even offering the dish. I usually don't want to stuff myself at dinner and this is a perfect solution. The filet mignon was very tender and tasty, just perfect! 4*Fish of the day: sea bass was cooked tender with an amazing sauce. 5*Prime aged bone in New York strip: it was a huge 18 oz steak. I didn't try it but was told very good. Every entree came with house salad and baked potatoes. The salad was ordinary, but the baked potato was so good I took it home. Overall it was a very enjoyable dining experience. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes steakhouses. read more

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Was so looking forward to this Birthday dinner with some friends. The cocktails we had at the bar were terrible. The bartender did not know how to make a cosmopolitan or a french martini. Dinner: we brought in a $300 bottle of wine. The waiter arrived and wanted to take it away to open it. No. He did not know what he was doing. Dinner came. Steaks were not cooked correctly. The house potato dish was not good and the brussel sprouts were nasty, mushy and over seasoned. We have done a lot of fine dining and this was not the place. Reservation was made for a Birthday and not even a scoop of ice cream to celebrate that!. I would definitely not recommend this for a dining destination. . read more

Overall had the most delightful experience here. I am not from Nashville and was just visiting, so this was definitely unlike nearly any place I had been. Our waiter was a lovely gentlemen (I feel awful I can't remember his name!) who was knowledgeable, friendly, patient and so helpful. He informed us that Jimmy Kelly's was the oldest steakhouse in Nashville, celebrating 90 years this year! This completely explains the old-timey vibes and decor (which was so cute for Christmas time!). Also he informed us that the seafood is brought in daily so it is as fresh as it co The food was delicious. We had the thick cut bacon, fried shrimp, porterhouse, American black hawk reserve steak, onion rings and apple pie for dessert. Everything was cooked perfectly and so delicious! The hospitality was alive and well at this restaurant and your dining experience will definitely be prioritized during your meal. The menu has a wide variety of items and our waiter even informed us that some of the items such as the hot greens were new as of tonight. Overall I would highly recommend Jimmy Kelly's. Ps: the item that you accidentally can't see in the menu picture due to lighting is the butternut squash ravioli. My apologies. read more

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Took my wife for a nice dinner and we were blown away by the customer service that Brian gave. Due to us being in the hospitality industry we watched other servers and how they reacted to their tables and Brian's " Guest Service" was the best of all the rest COMBINED! The food is worth the price and the " adult beverages " were phenomenal but nothing beats his guest service! I highly recommend this location and ask for Brian's section... you will not be disappointed! read more

Good Ambiance. Good food. Bad Service. We had a 6:15 pm reservation for two, were seated at 6:30, finally got our salad an hour later at 7:30. The entree finally arrived after another 45 minutes at 8:15. We told the waiter to just box our dessert and finally escaped a bit before 9:00......after the best part of three hours. read more

Found this place as the local top steakhouse in Nashville. Referred by some of the local folks and wanted to go to a non chain restaurant. We made our reservations on open table which was simple and drove over. It's not something you would expect in the spot that it is in as it was so hidden at the end of the blocknoff the main street. I lived the cool old architecture inside and out. lots of tables and seems to be busy all the time. Excellent fine dining staff and very knowledgeable of the history and the Menu. The Menu was very limited but had all of the basic options other than steaks. I had the 8 oz Filet, which comes with a salad and baked potato. The steak was delicious, perfectly cooked, and nice flavor added the sautéed mushrooms and onions. Potato was just a potato, nothing exciting. The salad was not fresh made but seemed to be flat out of a chiller and pre-made. Something that comes right out. They have a signature corn meal mini pancake, which tasted like my silver dollar pancakes. Interesting signature item for a steak house. If you get to enjoy the area and want a good local place, this is it. read more

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mediocrity served with charm and a velvet glove, bone marrow, oysters, the parade of "delicacies" passed around the table was a sad VHS flashback of dull dining. From T he uninspired cocktails to the 70's cuisine, was a well dressed bore. Time has passed the building and it's ideal of fine dining leaving a shell, a shadow, a last stale cigar exhale into a room full of cliché chatter. Inspired chefs clutter Nashville, from dives to decadent culinary establishments there is an endless supply of places to be astonished. This is a place to flex a credit score but not taste. A sad remnant of dinings knuckle dragging past. I wanted to love it, the tab was covered by others, the waitstaff on point, but the food. The food was an endless parade of "okay", and okay in this town is unacceptable. In the F1 race of fine dining, his cigarette smoke saturated Lincoln town car of a restaurant needs to be driven to the junkyard and laid to rest. read more

Maddie at the patio bar was amazing! The bar bite menu was great - the dozen raw blue point oysters for $1/ea was great. Wish they made their own mignonette instead of the pearls. Prime sliders were good too! Will be back. read more