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Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Chicago

4.2
4.2
1873 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to America, Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. In addition, Kitchen + Kocktails will feature oxtails, greens, black eyed peas, and candied yams to go with desserts such as peach cobbler, chocolate cake and banana pudding.

20% gratuity is included on all checks.

DRESS CODE:
We are enforcing a dress code disallowing guests from appearing in tank tops, flip flops, slides (regardless of brand), CROCS, clothes with explicit attire, sagging, some bodysuits, jerseys and attire that does not meet K+K expectation.
Men: NO headwear is allowed. This includes, ball caps, skull caps, hoods, durags, etc.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 137 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (312) 877-5336

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Black/African American

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What 1,873 people are saying

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was amazing it was a bit expensive but it was worth it
  2. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, ambiance & host was a vibe!! Everything was good. Our party ordered: Shrimp & grits & lobster tail Deviled eggs & shrimp Fried green tomatoes Country fried chicken Lobster Mac & cheese A few drinks I can’t remember Everything was berry tasteful!! 10+ rating. It’s a little pricy but it was all worth it 🤤🤤
  3. HR

    HonestReview

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    It took a bit to get a waiter to take our drink order. Then it took longer for him to come take the order. After taking the order he came back to verify protein requested on a salad. The food arrived very late, I believe near 45 minutes+ to get our food. The food was decent however. On top of the food taking forever, the automatically charged 20% for tip. There were only 3 people in the party. If I was not pressed for time I would have asked for the manager. I do not recommend this place and will not be going back.
  4. DK

    DaynaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our reservation was right after they had opened, so the wait for a table, food, and/or drinks came with no long wait. Food came out fresh & hot. Delicious 😋! Would come back whenever we're in town
  5. SR

    ShakiraR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    We had a reservation for 8:45 we showed up 25 min early and didn’t receive a table for 3.5 hours the customer service was horrible we didn’t even have a waiter/waitress when we ordered the food they brung the steak for the salad not well done as we ordered We received our food as we were ready to leave and the lady that served us was rude when we complained about it being a very long wait time Worse 1st experience WOULD NOT RECOMMEND AND WILL NOT PATRONIZE EITHER
  6. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Had reservations but still ended up waiting 40/45 minutes… Staff was pleasant and friendly.. Food and drinks were an A+ definitely worth the wait… I would recommend this restaurant !! Heart of downtown-I love this for us : )
  7. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friends birthday
  8. D

    Darla

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Cool vibe, good drinks. Food was just okay especially for the price.
  9. DR

    DanielleR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress, the food, the drinks and the vibe was incredible. 10/10 experience! I would definitely come back and tell all my Detroit friends about it ♥️
  10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice servings for the price. Great drinks!
  11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a nice time. Felt exclusive. Food was really delicious and I got great pictures
  12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    One of the best places to dine and meet people in the whole city :) everyone is so sweet! Plus the drinks are FABULOUS!
  13. L

    Layettah

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was good. Chicken wasn't the best but everything else was
  14. KT

    KeshaT

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our experience was fantastic the atmosphere and our server Jasmine was the best.
  15. t

    temikog

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Severely overpriced Mediocre food Drinks overpriced & not that good
  16. k

    keeshiaw

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Very beautiful place, love the ambiance, my waitresses was great. The only thing price was above my expectations.
  17. S

    Stephen

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    It’s honestly like a typical restaurant..guess because it’s downtown it’s over priced…the food was to high based off everything you have to pay for separately meaning sides. It don’t matter if you have the money to spend it’s just completely overpriced!!!! Give it another year and no one would really go here!!
  18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Reservation was at 8:45pm. We weren’t seated until after 9:15pm. When I asked the hostess why the wait was so long with reservations, she replied that there are people with reservations who have been waiting for hours, as if that’s okay or normal. I would suggest revamping reservations to be more realistic. They would set a 2 hour limit on tables or simply take reservations. The decor was cute, but the tables were entirely too close together. Drinks were good. Food was overpriced. Waitress was awful. After finally being seated, there wasn’t a menu on our table. The waitress told us she’d bring us one. She never did. I ended up asking the party next to us to borrow theirs. I would not recommend, unless they redo their model.
  19. S

    Shay

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Our food wasn’t hot, vibe was amazing. I would visit one more time when I come back to Chicago!

    Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - ChicagoResponded on November 21, 2022Hi! I'm sorry about the previous experience with us. We ensure our guests receive excellent service and quality food and we are disappointed that you and your guests had an unsatisfactory visit. If possible I would like to invite you back to the restaurant to make things right and a chance to turn around your previous review into a 5-star review! Please email tbey@kitchenkocktailsusacom or call +1 (312) 659-1951 for more information.

  20. M

    Magg

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    The food was great a little over priced for the amount of food you get . I was highly disappointed in the frozen bottle drinks tasted like pure sugar no alcohol.
  21. ST

    SirT

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    Restaurant did not have heat.
  22. LW

    LorenaW

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The hostess was very nice. She greeted us and asked preference of seating and sat us immediately. The server then came over and she was very nice as well. Giving recommendations on food and drinks. Asking us what we like and then providing the recommendations. The food was great and you get a nice portion. I had left overs. The music was also nice. Not too loud and the playlist was definitely my type of music. Overall, I can’t wait to come back. Especially for brunch

    Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - ChicagoResponded on November 19, 2022Thanks for stopping in and showing your support! We'd love to see you again soon! Feel free to reach out for future reservations. Please email tbey@kitchenkocktailsusacom or call +1 (312) 659-1951 anytime!

  23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service
  24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible

    Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - ChicagoResponded on November 19, 2022Thanks for stopping in and showing your support! We'd love to see you again soon! Feel free to reach out for future reservations. Please email tbey@kitchenkocktailsusacom or call +1 (312) 659-1951 anytime!

  25. NP

    NiaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Emma was our waitress and she did an amazing job of making sure our needs were met and we had a good time.
  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second time coming to kitchen and koctails and I loved it! The vibe the music the food drinks the service was exceptional! I’m thinking of making this my new Sunday brunch spot and I live in Milwaukee Wisconsin! I definitely will be visiting again soon!
  27. ST

    SummerT

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Our waitress had horrible customer service. She forgot most of my order and Barely was attentive to our table, she had a nasty attitude & energy.
  28. FS

    FayeS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall2food4service4ambience3
    Great food and drinks…slow kitchen, server was excellent.
  29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I am so baffled by this place. Long wait for table but you’re not allowed to grab a drink at the bar unless you have a seat. It’s like they don’t want to make money.
  30. CT

    ChgoTastings

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    This was my and two friends' first visit to celebrate a birthday. First - I have never had my purse checked at a restaurant like I was entering a concert. Our food was under and overcooked so we had to return it to the kitchen. The server tried to make it a good experience but then brought us cheap plastic cutlery... Made us wonder what type of establishment doesn't have cutlery. She went back and eventually found real cutlery. Noticed the size of the sides - so small it was laughable. The prices were high even for downtown. Most downtown restaurants make your experience so good you want to return, but this was not the case. This was more like a party scene with expensive drinks and moderate food, but the music was good.
  31. KS

    KelvinS

    St. Louis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall1food3service2ambience1
    I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. No, one should be searched when coming into a establishment with five star cost but given one star service.
  32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Took forever to be served.. asked 4 different people for water.
  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience was great! Good food, good music!

    Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - ChicagoResponded on November 14, 2022Thanks for stopping in and showing your support! We'd love to see you again soon! Feel free to reach out for future reservations. Please email tbey@kitchenkocktailsusacom or call +1 (312) 659-1951 anytime!

  34. NW

    NicoleW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    A great time! Our server wasn’t the best. The vibe was amazing! The food was delicious! The service getting checked in was great and organized as well. My only complaint is the table service we received with our meal. They also automatically charge you for the tip. My waitress received $23 for nothing, I literally had to flag her down for a refill, napkins and our bills! She never even came back to ask how the food turned out or if we needed anything. If you don’t get Jocelyn you will love this place, and I still loved it even with the mishap!

    Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - ChicagoResponded on November 14, 2022Thanks for stopping in and showing your support! We'd love to see you again soon! Feel free to reach out for future reservations. Please email tbey@kitchenkocktailsusacom or call +1 (312) 659-1951 anytime!

  35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was 8/10 the ambience was great the service was great
  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience5
    I had a 8pm reservation and the valet up front was awesome! I was greeted promptly but being that it was Friday and the place was packed… I wanted to experience this establishment but it was at capacity. I will just rebook and try a earlier time slot.
  37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was good got checked in and was seated a little bit afterwards. The security doorman said you can’t smell like weed to enter just a fyi for the smokers lol
  38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing! Service on point!
  39. S

    Samm

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. The greens tasted like it was someone’s grandmother in the back cooking them. The ambiance was great. Drinks were very good and strong. Always a vibe when I go here. Can’t wait to go back.
  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food is sooooooo good!

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Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Chicago is rated 4.2 stars by 1873 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 137 times today
Google Map for Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Chicago

444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-5622

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    River North (Chicago)

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Black/African American

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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