Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse
Elliston Place, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse when the brief is a classic Nashville steakhouse dinner with easier logistics than the city's more competitive tables. It is strongest for celebrations, visiting family, and business dinners where the room matters more than a chef-driven tasting format.
About Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse
Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse is a Nashville dinner option with evening hours every day and a smart-casual dress code. It is best framed around schedule and dress code when planning a night out.
The practical reason to choose it is clarity: Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse opens at 4 PM daily, with later closing times Thursday through Saturday. For visitors building a broader food itinerary, pair this kind of plan with a scan of our full Nashville restaurants guide, then decide whether the night should center on Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse or another Nashville dinner.
A direct choice for an evening plan
Choose this for a dinner in Nashville when the group wants Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse specifically and can work within its evening schedule. Hours are Monday through Wednesday 4–10 PM, Thursday through Saturday 4–11 PM, and Sunday 4–8 PM, which makes it easier to plan as a dinner stop than a midday meal.
The safer way to evaluate value is by occasion fit and schedule. If the group wants an evening plan in Nashville and is comfortable with smart-casual dress, Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse remains a clear option. If the group wants a different style of dinner, a broader Nashville search may be smarter before committing.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse if the goal is a smart-casual dinner in Nashville during its posted evening hours. Cross-shop if the night needs a different setting or if the schedule does not work for your group. For a full weekend plan, use our full Nashville hotels guide, our full Nashville bars guide, and our full Nashville experiences guide to keep dinner aligned with where the rest of the night is happening.
Planning details
- Location
- 217 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- jimmykellys.com
- Phone
- +16153294349
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Jimmy Kelly's inhabits an old Nashville rhythm: a converted Victorian house with wood-paneled rooms, low lighting, and a floor plan that reads as a sequence of separate rooms rather than a single open dining hall. The setting keeps the energy measured and conversations private, favoring an intimate, cozy formality over the city's trend-driven experimentation. Service and pacing follow a clear ritual — an opening sip, a shared starter, then the centerpiece steak — and the room reinforces that cadence. The overall effect is quietly theatrical: comfortable, deliberately old-fashioned, and very much rooted in steakhouse tradition.
Best For
This is a dinner-first steakhouse tailored to occasions that prize ceremony and discretion. It suits date nights and business dinners where private conversation matters, and it scales to celebratory group meals that center on premium steaks and classic preparations. The wine list and the ritualized pacing make it a natural choice for special occasions, whether you’re ordering a bone-in cut, Chateaubriand, or fresh oysters. If you want a traditional steakhouse experience in a historic setting — unhurried and focused on the main event — Jimmy Kelly’s is built for that.
Ordering Tips
Embrace the restaurant’s unhurried rhythm: start with a cocktail or a glass of wine while you scan the list, choose a shared appetizer that won’t compete with the main, and then order your steak simply, specifying doneness rather than elaborate preparations. The house privileges straightforward, well-executed cuts over flashy technique, so pick a premium steak and let the kitchen do the rest. Pace the meal deliberately — the dining experience is structured around timing more than surprise, so allow time between courses and enjoy the ritual.
Venue details
Ambiance
Gracious Deep South hospitality within a spacious Southern mansion featuring elegant traditional steakhouse dining, a lively bar scene, and recently renovated spaces with additional bars and an upstairs patio.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Premium Steaks
- Fresh Oysters
- Chateaubriand with Burgundy and Mushroom Sauce
- Sea Bass
- Beef Wellington
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 217 Louise Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants Italian instead of steakhouse, book Amerigo for the easier casual pivot or Valentino's Ristorante for a more polished Italian dinner.
If the night needs a newer-feeling Nashville dining room, compare Henley and Evelyn's before committing to a classic steakhouse plan.
Restaurant context
How Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse compares in Nashville
Choose Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse over Mason's when the night needs a more traditional steakhouse feel and easier planning. Mason's is the better cross-shop for diners who want a hotel-dining context, while Jimmy Kelly's works better for a classic celebration where the room, pacing, and familiarity carry the night.
Amerigo and Valentino's Ristorante are stronger alternatives when the group wants Italian rather than steakhouse dining. Amerigo is the safer casual-value pivot, while Valentino's Ristorante fits a more polished Italian dinner. Pick Jimmy Kelly's when steak is the point; pick either Italian option when the group wants pasta, red sauce comfort, or a broader non-steak order.
Henley and Evelyn's make more sense for diners who want a more contemporary Nashville restaurant setting. Jimmy Kelly's is the easier recommendation for a classic special occasion; Henley and Evelyn's are better cross-shops when ambiance and a newer-feeling dining room matter more than steakhouse tradition.
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Compare Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse | Nashville | No published awards |
| Mason's | Nashville | No published awards |
| Amerigo | Nashville | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #492026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #602024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #85Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Henley | Nashville | No published awards |
| Valentino's Ristorante | Nashville | No published awards |
| Evelyn's | Nashville | 2026 Forbes RecommendedMichelin Guide Florida 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse good for a special occasion?
Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse can make sense for an evening dinner in Nashville if the group wants this venue and is comfortable with a smart-casual dress code. Its hours are Monday through Wednesday 4–10 PM, Thursday through Saturday 4–11 PM, and Sunday 4–8 PM.
What are alternatives to Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse in Nashville?
If you are comparing options, Amerigo, Evelyn's, Henley, Mason's, and Valentino's Ristorante are natural names to consider alongside Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse. You can also broaden the search to other Nashville dining rooms depending on the kind of evening you want.
What should I wear to Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse?
The dress code is smart casual. That makes a neat, polished outfit the safest choice for dinner at Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse in Nashville.
Is lunch or dinner better at Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse?
Dinner is the straightforward choice because Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse opens at 4 PM daily. Hours are Monday through Wednesday 4–10 PM, Thursday through Saturday 4–11 PM, and Sunday 4–8 PM.
Can I eat at the bar at Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse?
If bar seating matters, check directly with the restaurant before planning around it. For a dinner at Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse in Nashville, plan around the posted evening hours and smart-casual dress code.
