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Chapman & Kirby, Houston, TX

Chapman & Kirby

4.2
4.2
325 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Located in the East Village of Houston's edgy East Downtown, Chapman & Kirby is named after the founders of Houston. Chapman & Kirby was created to host Houston's diverse nightlife and upscale events. For those with pure food indulgence in mind, come by and sate' your desires with our ever changing menu of appetizers, share plates, flatbreads, and more.
Chapman & Kirby pairs innovative cocktails, local craft brewed beers and quality wines with an inventive menu that has an elegant twist on authentic Houston favorites. So please come in, sit back and enjoy your cocktail. Chapman & Kirby will handle the rest.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (713) 636-9615
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    East End
  • Cross street
    Lamar & St. Emanuel
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of street parking in the area. The East Village District also has surface lots across the street. You can also find valet on every block.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 325 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

325 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    If you’re going to have a dress code, your own staff and d.j. should also be inline with it.

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  2. Dlovesfood

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    Amazing food, outstanding atmosphere. The live band was on point. This Sunday brunch service was ridiculously slow and we kept losing our waitress Tiffany or she kept forgetting about us. She seemed a little starstruck by others that were there. The food was excellent, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, tuna tower, ribs....all were amazing. Our group ordered everything. They have mimosas for $25 and you get the whole bottle of champagne. This was my second time attending and I would definitely go again. By the way I forget his name but he has dreads and works towards the front of the bar area. He makes the most amazing lemon drop. I would recommend trying this place if you haven't already.

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  3. Quinn

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Made a reservation for a friend’s birthday and had to wait 30+ minutes even with the reservation. Live band was entirely too loud. Couldn’t hear my guests, the waitress nor my own thoughts. Steak and eggs were pretty good. The steak did cut like butter. The shrimp and grits were good as well. However, a friend got chicken tenders and fries and the fries were horrible and hard. Unless you like eating in chaos, I would not recommend.

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  4. BrittannyV

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The place was really nice loved the music , limited bar selection & service is slow. Prices are high but it’s cute.

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  5. ToniR

    Houston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    They have a 2 hour limit on tables but service was extremely slow so if they’re going to have a time limit make sure service is fast enough to experience the full time.

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  6. TrayS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I absolutely enjoyed my brunch and service. To my surprise they had live music and the female vocalist/band were amazing… I felt like I was at a Jill Scott mini concert. Oh and I love the mixture… not too young and not too old, it was perfect. Nice DJ too and the staff was very polite.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    I wanted to try this place fr a long time, and finally went fr our anniversary dinner. I wish i knew that the food wasnt that great. We had the brisket tacos which was oily like a river of oil coming out of it, and my salmon was so dry omg that i had to leave half of it ! Anyway lesson learned, besides the food our wait lady was amazing checking on us every now and then plus our drinks were really good! Will check them back again in the future but will only be fr drinks though.

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  8. Annonymous

    Houston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Loved the ceviche and the burger!

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  9. Randi

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Horrible customer service, no one greeted us, no one came to take order..We left and went to another place up the street

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2021

    overall2food3service3ambience5
    Everywhere online stated they have $1 mimosas which made me make the reservation but they don’t. I literally got a notification an hour before my reservation reminding me of the special. I spoke with the manager and showed him that’s what’s being promoted and he gave us half off one carafe. We were already there so decided to stay. Our server was nice thankfully but all the tables next to us complained about their service. One even had a screaming match with theirs. I got the shrimp and grits which were good compared to the other options. The rest of my party did not like their food (chicken and waffles & French toast with eggs). I did like the vibe and live band. I would came back just for the bar only.

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  11. ShanitaB

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Michael was very pleasant and was able to assist my party even though there was a large party going on. My food was good.

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  12. Nikki

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Very disappointed in the quality of the service, food, and seating arrangements. The hostess told me all the tall tables was bottle service only. Also, the table I reserved the hostess stated was a gliche in the system. Automatic 20% gratuity added and it took 20 min before a waitress came to the table. Will not return and I do not recommend.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2021

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Brunch with my homegirls

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  14. Drei

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2021

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The service was great and love the ambiance and overall vibe of Chapman and Kirby. The mimosas were great and also a good price. The food was ok. I had the steak and eggs brunch meal. My steak was not tender and under seasoned.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2021

    overall2food4service2ambience5
    Wait staff were very uninterested during this outing. My last experience was amazing, but this time was a drag!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2021

    overall1food2service5ambience1
    It was super boring. I was there celebrating my birthday with friends and family. I had raved about coming there for weeks and they were like, I thought you said this place was gonna be lit?! I was so disappointed that I chose to spend my birthday there. There was no music just the baseball game that no one was watching. I ended my night early, I was embarrassed that I hyped it up and my folks drove down for the dead zone!!

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  17. COfoodie

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2021

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    We were the only table there the whole night for Game 2 of the World Series. And paid $40 to valet. Had to go to the bar to order food and drinks because no one would come to our table until we asked multiple times. Will not return.

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  18. KeishaW

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a vibe here.

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  19. TarchaB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2021

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Is a nice place to get good and hang out on Sundays but getting a table is like pulling teeth if you don’t have a reservation don’t bother going

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  20. Amanda

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2021

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    Music was entirely too loud I could not here myself talk or ask question to the waiter. Food was delicious but I suggest turning music volume down or hearing loss is indicated.

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  21. KristalD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was VERY GOOD . I will for sure go back . Only thing I will say is the food portion is small BUT very good .

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2021

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    My 2nd time here and for some reason they sit me in the same place in a corner where you are away from everything it’s really uncomfortable . Asked to move they said they would move is then never came back . Ceviche was great but Not sure if I’ll come again

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  23. JessicaM

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love the vibe and the music!

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  24. Jass

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2021

    overall1food5service1ambience2
    Service was bad I’m sorry I had a reservation and still had to ask someone for water,and to take our order and we waited about 20 minutes before we started to flag down someone to help ... and the waitress had the nerve to keep my change as her tip without me telling her to.. I had to ask for my change back it was about 5 dollars and I had already tipped her on my receipt..that was extremely bold

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good, there was a party there but everyone was welcoming

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  26. HPJ2020

    Houston

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great dinner before the dynamos game!!

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  27. Alexis

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food at Chapman & Kirby was delicious! I had the shrimp & grits as well as the chicken and waffles. They both were equally good! So the food was definitely 10/10 for my friends and I. I was expecting lit brunch based off videos I’d previously seen;however, it was more chill. I didn’t mind the chill vibe at all but the music could’ve been better to help with that. I believe our server was Chrissy… she was simply AMAZING! She made our experience even better because she was attentive and kind. Even though it was typical busy brunch she checked in on us a few times and helped us feel comfortable. Last but not least, customer service is everything to me! As I said Chrissy was excellent; however, the woman who takes you to your seat after checking in with the hostess was rude and short when speaking with us. We asked her simple questions and she gave us attitude. It was so unnecessary seeing as tho it was our first time at the restaurant but luckily I didn’t have to tip her because it wouldn’t have been good. Overall, Chapman & Kirby was a great vibe with delicious food! I’d definitely go back.

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  28. KeianaC

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our bar tender was so kind and kept a smile on her face. My only complaint is I wanted more table time. 2 1/2 hours is short when you're having a good time.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    Our water was filthy. Our waitress overlooked multiple things on our order and management didn’t even apologize or compensate. Terrible service, terrible food, terrible management. I will NEVER patronize a business that treats me and my hard earn dollars so poorly.

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  30. KayBee

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2021

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Great vibe. It was ample space and you were not sitting on top of people. Everyone was comfortable and I enjoyed the array in music.

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  31. Yana

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2021

    overall4food2service4ambience5
    Not a place for vegetarians but its definitely the day happy hour spot

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  32. PamJr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great DJ, great food, great tequila, great vibes!!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2021

    overall1food5service1ambience4
    The waitress charged my credit card for someone else’s meal which I do believe was honest mistake. However she failed to apologize and was quite rude when asked her about it. I was charged $159 and my meal was $28! Not looking forward to returning.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2021

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    it was nice

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  35. EricaW

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2021

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    Wasn’t enjoyable … service was SLOW but yet had a 2 hour limit for your table ??? But took 30 minutes to come take my drink order . Never been to a place that had a table time limit and it wasn’t a buffet or bottomless ,how you gon time me on eating and drinking the food and drinks I paid for .. Tacky will not return will not recommend

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very fun atmosphere, good good and drinks

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  37. RoderickC

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We enjoyed our lunch date! Will return

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2021

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    I reserved a table for 8 we could only fit 5 we were told we had Two hours we were kicked out while eating our food after 1 hour

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Overcharged and underserved

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  40. DRDJ

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2021

    overall2food1service1ambience5
    During my visit to celebrate a friend’s accomplishment, the wait time was very long, our waitress was not attentive, I never received my food after 2 hours and waitress never noticed. My first experience was great so I was very surprised that I experienced this.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Chapman & Kirby is rated 4.2 stars by 325 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Chapman & Kirby

2118 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lamar & St. Emanuel
  • Neighborhood
    East End
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of street parking in the area. The East Village District also has surface lots across the street. You can also find valet on every block.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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