we had the rehearsal dinner for my sons wedding at Nellie's. It was amazing! Dee Walker was our planner for the event and I have to say that after meeting with her a year before the event, we knew she was the one we wanted to work with. She met every challenge from an ever expanding guest list to diet restrictions with ease. A hundred champagne glasses? No problem... Gluten free? No issues! Oh wait 3 more people want to come... bring it on she said. The food was amazing extra cheers to the chefs to put out amazing hot food to everyone! The servers and staff? Smiling happy talking and looked like they were having as good a time as the guests! The Nellies crew delivered a perfect evening in every way! We have always loved the Nellies restaurant and it accommodated over 100 excited wedding guests with ease. The joy was amazing. Thank you from all 105 of us!!!!! read more

If you're looking for a spot that feels like a Pinterest board coming to life this is it! The vibe is industrial meets farmhouse rustic, and the Belmont community clearly treats this place like a collective living room ! The best part of the night wasn't even the food but a teenage performer who was amazing on stage very talented young man I'm sure he'll go far! As for the food. It was a solid good not great I ordered the chicken and dumplings, which turned out to be more dumpling with a little bit of chicken it was tasty, but definitely could've used a sprinkle of salt and a few more chunks of chicken. The hubby ordered Cajun shrimp loved the flavor, but the sauce was a bit too rich and it became too much to handle after a few bites, Our waitress, an absolute gem!!! We wrapped things up with peach cobbler which was more miss than hit - we're crust people, and this was light on the breading and had a mysterious aftertaste that we couldn't quite pin down. We should've got the chocolate chip cookie like our waitress suggested next time we'll know, and there will be a next time. Loved the experience overall! read more

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Their chicken & waffles were so good! Workers friendly. The coolest parts were the live music and interior decor. Only negative was the small waiting area (some people had to stand). read more

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I've had this place on my radar for quite some time and finally had the opportunity to try it. We sat upstairs on the roof top patio which is perfect this time of year. We started with the deviled eggs which have a (mild) pickled okra on top. While good, I'm not sure they're worth the price tag. However, the basket of biscuits definitely is worth it and I loved the pepper jelly jam that came on the side. I ordered the wedge that comes with fruit on it and it was excellent with balsamic, plenty of toppings. read more

Nellie's Southern Kitchen - Wedge - Southern Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

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Excellent Excellent service, amazing quality food and adorable ambiance. I have the pimento cheese burger, the soup, chicken and waffles and BLT. We all split the three dishes and they were all outstanding. Street parking is convenient. Can't wait to go back and try again. This is a gem! read more

I've been to Nellie's many times, especially when I have family visiting from out of town. Tonight we stopped in for a drink at the bar and dessert to go. We sat down at the bar, and while everyone behind the bar was busy doing something, no one acknowledged us. Not even a simple hello or smile (including from the host staff). Eventually the bar back asked if we wanted to see a dinner menu, which we declined, and he walked away. We waited minimum 5 minutes then before addressed again, to which we had to ask for water. Eventually the actual bartender came over and asked if we had ordered anything yet - no pleasantries or apologies for the wait. Drinks were fine, but as the night slowed down we were basically ignored. He only offered one of us a second round, even though there were 3 empty drinks. We then had to flag the bartender down again to order dessert to go, which took a significant amount of time to come out. The women's bathroom was dirty, with trash all over the floor. It was just an overall disappointing night and I will rethink returning in the future. read more

All the food was amazing. But something about those French fries... Those French fries are magical

We came in after a visit to the botanical garden nearby for a birthday brunch. We did have to wait to be seated, but on a Sunday that is expected. We waited about 20 minutes and was then seated. This is a very lively place, with lots of interesting decor, a large painting of the owners grandmother, Nellie Jonas. Yes, that Jonas family, and music memorabilia and photos of the Jonas brothers. I loved the ambience here. We looked at the menu for the usual southern staples, and they delivered. We tried the fried chicken, 4 cheese Mac side, Nashville hot chicken, shrimp and grits (my fav), and chicken & Waffles. Only one of us got something to drink, iced tea. Everything was delicious and fairly large portions. Our server, Anton, liked to come to the table to tell us some history about Nellie, and to tell a joke or joke around with us. It was fun, and made for a fun birthday for me. So, it's brunch time, and the prices are a little higher in my opinion. With tax and tip, our bill was $115, 4 people. I wasn't expecting cheap, so assuming the history, celebrity, and recipes are pretty authentic, expect good food but just at a little higher price for small town Belmont. Be sure to visit the restrooms to see all of the music memorabilia on the walls. My daughter loved it. When we are in Belmont next time, we will definitely visit again. read more

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What's not to like about a restaurant devoted to all things Jonas brothers? I was in town for work, and someone recommended this. The service was fantastic. Our server was friendly and helpful and had great recommendations. The food was surprisingly good for small town NC. And the ambience was great. We left just as the Jonas Bros trivia night was beginning. After I got back to the hotel I discovered I had left my wallet at the restaurant. I called, they had found it, and kept it for me till I could get back later that night. read more

If you love good Southern food or the Jonas Brothers, you absolutely need to check this place out. I know that sentence is a little confusing. Hear me out. Nellie's is a slightly upscale, Southern comfort food place. It gives you that home-y feel in terms of the staff's friendliness, the warm atmosphere, and the great food, while also feeling like a a bit of a treat yourself kind of place. I got the chicken and dumplings and Mac and cheese, both of which were delicious. Now for the JoBros part. It's owned by the family of the Jonas Brothers, and inspired by their great-grandmother. But if you're not a fan of theirs, don't worry. The restaurant isn't Jonas Brothers themed. You wouldn't even know until you get into the hallway leading to the bathroom, which is covered in really cool Jonas Brothers pictures and memorabilia. As a fan, I really loved it. I had no idea of the connection when I got to the restaurant, and it was such a fun surprise to an already awesome dinner! read more

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Party of 5 was immediately greeted and seated. The ambiance was very modern and appealing. Everything was clean fresh and the decor was that of an upscale establishment. The service was amazing and the manager was super attentive and friendly. The food was brought out fresh and everything was to everyone's liking from the appetizers to the main entrees of burgers and fried catfish. I will definitely return if in the area to try different dishes. read more

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Service was great, attentive and hospitable. Food was great, the fried chicken is great, no wonder why they are known nationwide for it. Collards were amazing, macaroni was good. This restaurant is owned by the father of the Jonas Brothers, really a gem. read more

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Food Service and ambiance were amazing. We loved it there. They had yummy food and live music.

Heard a lot of things abt this place mainly due to the Jonas Brothers owning it, so definitely peaked my interest to check out. Had a 2:30 lunch reservation on a Saturday for 3, we arrived a bit earlier and the young ladies at the hostess stand told us we needed to wait closer to our reservation time even though there were plenty of empty seats. So we sat down to the side waiting for them to let us know they were ready for us. We ordered the fried green tomatoes which were delish. Then for entrees I ordered the fried chicken, one friend ordered the burger and the other ordered shrimp and grits. We got and two bites in when the manager on duty quietly came over and told us to remain calm and gather our belongings and evacuate the building to the exit in the back due to some sort of emergency. The few bites I did have, I can say I enjoyed the chicken, greens and cornbread but the mac left a lot to be desired. It was sort of dry and didn't have much flavor to me. We never got to go back inside due to the emergency but the manager came outside and took everyone's personal contact info to invite us back for a free meal. I look forward to receiving that communication from them so I can come back and fully enjoy my meal uninterrupted. read more

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We had a pre-holiday weeknight dinner at Nellie's before heading to see the lights in McAdenville. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Loved the custom cotton light fixture at the bar. The food was incredible!! We started with some biscuits and they were so flaky and delicious. The cinnamon butter that came with them was just so good. Yum!! We opted for fried chicken (dark meat) and different sides of macaroni and cheese, collards, and fries. I've been to a lot of Southern restaurants and this fried chicken is in my top 5 for sure. So nice and light not over breaded. The chicken was moist and tender and cooked perfectly. The sides were so good too!! We wanted to try dessert but we were too full to even attempt. Service was great. Very attentive but not pushy. We never had to wait for drink refills or anything else. Our server was friendly and helpful too. Definitely recommend a visit if you are in town. read more

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I was very disappointed in this establishment. The server was lovely; however the menu they post on their website is not the menu you receive at the restaurant. Specifically, we were led to believe that they had an 8 oz filet for $35 but when we arrived, it was advertised as a Petite Filet (about 5 ounces tops) for $ 40. And the quality of the meat was substandard and it was cooked poorly. I called and left a message requesting their email address to contact them and tell them about our experience, but they didn't even phone back. If you are going to boast high quality, (but consider this is also a tiny town), you should serve exactly that. Relations or no, there are other establishments in Belmont that we enjoy. read more

Update Feb 2026. Nellie's has figured everything out! The servers are great, the ambiance is still perfect, and the food...my word! Sooooo much better than their early days. I've been there three times in past few months and each time is a "money well spent" experience. Great work, Nellie's team! read more

Excellent food. Excellent atmosphere. Live music is a plus. The fried okra is the best.

Chad, one of the managers was overly accommodating with our party of 30!!!! With very short notice him & his team made the impossible, possible!! It was my daughter's 16 birthday & after lil bumps the night was perfect! I was clearly overwhelmed & my server was AMAZING! She kept me calm & her positivity was contagious!!!! They didn't have to take our party especially the size & such short notice but he chose too & I'm forever grateful!!!! My daughter had an amazing time. I love the restaurant, the look, the food, it was a perfect fit for this celebration in more ways than 1!!!!! read more

Nellie's Southern Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

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Love the live entertainment! Food was good. Service........... Good Atmosphere and decor. read more

Obviously if you are a Jonas brothers fan you should visit and check out the hallway with all the neat memorabilia. The food was delicious. The chicken and French toast was crispy and had good flavor. Prices are higher, but it's also an experience. The service was quick and friendly as well read more

Nellie's Southern Kitchen - Br - French Toast - Southern Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

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Just updating my review of Nellie's to reiterate just how GREAT my experience was! The crispy and moist fried chicken (white meat) was so well seasoned... flavorful throughout! There were nothing but pieces of bones left by the time i was done! The collard and artichoke appetizer was really good the last time I had it, but it was even BETTER this time. I think it's because they added cheesey bread with it this time that elevated the flavor even more! I'm already looking forward to my next visit to order the same things!! PS. Oh, and I can't forget our attendant Kayleigh. She was really good. Very friendly, and most importantly, she understood the importance of giving us time to enjoy the appetizer before entering the order for our main course. I SO appreciated that from her! Hoping she's there next time I go... I'll request to be seated in her section, if possible. read more

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I went for sunday brunch and Nellies did not disappoit. I went to the belmont location and it was such a cute calming atmosphere. They have a musician playing the guitar. Our server John was so nice and attentitive. He checked on us but not to where it was worrysome. I got the Cajun Shrimp bowl and those flavors together were so good! They gave really nice size portions. I also got the okra appetizer and the banana pudding dessert. Everything was delicious. We had to tell the manager Jackie how great everything was because we really did enjoy ourselves. From the atmosphere to the service and food. Will def be back! read more

Sooo disappointed! I have been a fan for years and even taken out of town guests in for dinner and drinks! Recently took my mom and a friend for dinner and they ordered the same chicken and dumplings seated next to each other- portioned so inconsistently that one looked like a childs portion next to the Dad plate and big piece of chicken! Also knowing they claim to be big on community- I am born and raised in Belmont and fund raising for a local non- profit to support youth in need ( free haircuts, coat drive kinda stuff) asked the manager to display our flyer and he agreed to but never hung it. So disappointed. read more

Loved this place so much! The atmosphere was great and the food was even better! Everyone was so nice

I love going to this restaurant. The food and ambience is excellent. The fried catfish is my favorite. The manager Chad is also awesome and always makes me feel welcome. Overall one of the best southern food restaurants I have ever eaten at.The entire team is amazing. Check them out read more

A group of 15 had lunch yesterday afternoon. Everything was so good. Staff was amazing and very accommodating. Thank you for everything. The icing on the cake was Mario popping over to our table to say hi to all of us. read more

This is one of my favorite places to dine!! The food is great, the service is always excellent, and the atmosphere is so so unique- especially with a live music show! read more

We hit up Nellie's Southern Kitchen while in Charlotte the last couple of days. Our main event for being there got cancelled due to weather. So we took to Google to see what we could get into. And the place was AMAZING!! Our waitress was Hailey and we loved her so much! She was the sweetest person ever and so fun to talk to. Nellie's Southern Kitchen give that girl a raise! The food was incredible. I mean red velvet chicken and waffles.. need I say more. It is ran by the parents of the Jonas Brothers so if you are a fan this is a must go. It was super fun and so good! Especially with real southern hospitality and home-cooked food. read more

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Nellies never fails. Great good, great service and vibe. Sat at the bar this night and met some fun people as well.

Probably the best shrimp and grits I have ever had. The grits were incredibly smooth which is my favorite. The sauce was accentuated by diced tomatoes and made the whole entire plate taste amazing. The shrimp were huge and wells cooked. The polenta was the best I have ever had and I don't even like polenta but the fried crust was spot on. I tired one bite of the fried chicken and it was fine. The collard greens were pretty good and had a little sweetness to them with spice but I couldn't detect much spice. I would come again if I lived in this area. read more

Nellie's Southern Kitchen - Shrimp and Grits YES - Southern Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

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We had friends in town and wanted to treat them to some southern food. Unfortunately our meals were very disappointing Chicken and dumplings were overcooked and missing chicken. Fried okra was blah. Salads came out after entrees were finished. Only decent item was fried green tomatoes, read more

Had a reason to celebrate and decided to try Nellie's. So glad we did! It was a quick wait, the restaurant was really cute, unique and kinda funky but not uncomfortably so. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive, helping us celebrate with a brownie! Our food was very tasty- he had Nashville hot honey chicken and said it was great. Could have eaten another it was so good! (He wanted it a tad bit spicier but loved it as is). I had a burger and it was good - not exciting but definitely tasty. The pintos and cornbread were a surprise and very good. We will be coming back again- hopefully next week to celebrate my mom's birthday! read more

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Hour wait on 4 scoop s of cold sides and a piece of fried chicken. Hidden charges on the kids menu.

After visiting the Daniel Stowe Gardens we decided to drive to downtown Belmont for a quick bite. Nellies offers classic Southern cooking that is locally sourced  inspired by Nellie Jonas..Kevin Sr.s grandmother . Yes, part of the Jonas Brothers family! We decided to try their Pimento appetizer which was one of the few items that was GF. It is made with jalapenos and creme cheese which gives it a nice kick. It came with sliced veggies which could have been cut smaller but no crackers. I asked for crackers and they did not have any so the server suggested toast points. There was quite the wait to get them but they really made a difference even if they put an upcharge on the bill. I also decided to try a Sundrop which is a cross between Mountain Dew and Sprite in my opinion. Very refreshing.  Prices are somewhat high for what you get and they close at 2pm and reopen later for dinner. Make sure you walk to the bathrooms to see all the very Jonas Brothers music awards hung on the walls. When in the charming town of Belmont,stop in for a quick bite or just a drink...... Definitely worth trying. read more

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Love this place!! I come in all the time I always have such a great experience, and a big part of that was thanks to the bartenders Mike, Hailey, and Tyler. They were all incredibly attentive, friendly, and just brought a really fun energy to the whole atmosphere. read more

Nellie's Southern Kitchen in Belmont is absolutely delicious! Everything I've tried tastes so fresh and flavorful, like true Southern cooking done right. The mac and cheese was to die for, perfectly baked. You can tell they put a lot of care into the ingredients and recipes because every bite feels homemade. The whole menu just hits that perfect balance of comfort food and quality. Easily one of my favorite spots around! read more

Nellie's Southern Kitchen - bbq - Southern Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

The manager was less than cooperative. We were a large group celebrating a 16th birthday. He continually remarked that he had multiple large groups. We let him know that we were agreeable to staggered orders so that his kitchen was not overwhelmed. He never made our group feel welcomed. Our server Lauren (I think this is her name), on the other hand was super nice and provided excellent service. The food was acceptable. The birthday girl was happy. read more

I don't understand why there are so many 5 star ratings because our experience was sub par to say the very least. The rooftop is beautiful at sunset and great for people watching. Our waiter was friendly. They brought out a complementary appetizer of fried green tomatoes (random?) and those were probably the best thing we ate. The fried catfish was really dry and bland. The menu advertises "served with Coleslaw, French Fries & Tartar Sauce" but as you can see, we only got fries and ketchup beside the dry catfish. I ordered a grilled chicken cobb salad and was shocked to see how tiny it was. I was expecting a dinner portion but instead, it was the same size plate as our friend's side salad. Also the ranch tasted like it was out of a bottle from the grocery store. For $18, please give me some homemade ranch. Our friend ordered the ribeye steak (featured for $45!) and was very disappointed in the cook as well as the lack of char/flavor. I'm not sure, maybe we hit it on a bad night but it was definitely not a 5 star experience. read more

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This place was so good for lunch today. The chicken & dumplings with the trinity corn was amazing. Service was wonderful and very attentive to detail. Highly recommend for Lunch and will be coming back for dinner very soon. read more