Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Chicago

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food4service4ambience5

   Good actually great food. The grits were a little lumpy. The Cajun pasta perfect. The drink prices are a little over priced. Still giving it 4/5 stars
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We went for my daughter’s birthday & it was a great time. Our server Kenya was the best! The catfish & grits was soooo good, Kenya also recommended the blackberry margarita was perfect!!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience5

   The food and drinks were good but very expensive. I don’t mind spending money for good quality but my issue was that when I returned home my stomach started cramping bad and I had to run to the bathroom several times. My friend texted me this morning and told me the same thing, she’s who I went with. I told my boyfriend who went for the first time several months before me with his job, and he experienced the same thing. So something is not being done correctly sanitary wise. I hate to write this because I love supporting black businesses, but this is my honest experience. Try at your own risk but just know you will be in the bathroom.
   

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   ShaneD

   Chicago

   79 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   79 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food4service4ambience5

   We had not heard about Kitchen + Kocktails and randomly found it on OpenTable when looking for a lunch spot in this specific area. Quick look at the menu showed southern comfort food, which sounded like just what I needed. The drinks were a little on the pricey side, and not quite as delicious as I would expect for the price and took bit longer to come out. We started getting food before our drinks for example. The fried pickles appetizer came out piping hot and was just as delicious as you'd expect. We both had the blacked salmon ceasar for our entrée along with sweet potato fries. As with the appetizer, everything came out pipeline hot. The fries were perfect and the salads were quite delicious with just the right about of spices.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The wait was a bit long even with a reservation but the service was amazing
   

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   Phil

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food could have came out quicker but was a good vibe !
   

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   SymoneP

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great place to spend my birthday ‼️ The food was gooood
   

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   Natashai

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   First time and surly not the last, love love the energy and service. I mist admit i was very surprised at the quickness of the service. Love it here 🥰🥰
   

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   KeishaS

   Minneapolis

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great experience and we experienced great customer service. The food and the drinks were unique and tasty
   

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    Aubs

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Food, decor and service was good. Fried chicken lacked flavor but so the the side of Asian sauce it was tasty. Drinks were DELICIOUS! ordered salmon Caesar salad, catfish and chicken n waffles.
    

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    KahleifB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Thomas provided excellent service! He really made our dinning experience worth while
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Most have excellent taste will be back and highly recommend
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2

    The experience was not what I expected based on visiting the Dallas location, but all-In-all I would say this is “ok” dining.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    The music was really loud so you couldn’t really hear the server. I got the catfish & grits & it was super salty. The food wasn’t worth the price at all. It’s very overhyped & expensive.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    On a scale of 1-5 I give K + K a 10. The entire experience was great from the food, service and ambiance. Taylor, my waitress was amazing as well.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    The service and food were mediocre. Considering everything is a la carte, it's overpriced. The cocktails were good, and the only enjoyable thing of the evening. I stated in the reservation that we were celebrating my birthday day, and it was never acknowledged by my server. I will only recommend the drinks here, nothing else.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good I’ll definitely go again thank you for the welcome
    

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    DntBChiSayHi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Solo Date night was AWESOME. 🥰 this is official one of my favorite spots. The food was amazing. My strawberry jalapeño margarita was EXQUISITE 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. 10 out of 10. I definitely recommend….. AND BRING SOME FRIENDS 🥳🥳🥳🥳
    

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    JayJay

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience4

    Great customer service and environment, BUT food was not good. Drinks were delicious, I just did t enjoy my meals. Tried 3 different items.
    

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    TiyahirL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I enjoyed every bit of it!!!!! Great food definitely was a nice experience and they was playing all the good jams
    

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    SymphonyR

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great Vibe & Great Food I Enjoyed Myself!! The Waitress Was Nice & My Drink Was Tasty!!
    

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    TamishaB

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    The Food was very good just very OVERPRICED!! I have never paid $49 for Chicken and Waffles in MY LIFE. As soon as I put the pen down from signing my receipt a lady came up to the table asking us to leave as if we had control over how long it took the food to come out AND how long it took her to bring the dessert AND how long it took her to bring the bill.
    

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    PeggyD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    I enjoyed the place everyone should eat here at least once great food and good portions You’ll be taking about it for ever
    

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    RonaldB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    The music good have been lower. Had to almost yell for my relatives to hear me.
    

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    Nique

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was fresh and on point as usual.The Mother’s Day special was very affordable for the amount of food we had. It was busy but the staff handled it well.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Ashley made our Mother’s Day wonderful! We will certainly be back next year. The value was unmatched!
    

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    ClantchaP

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience5

    Food/drinks was amazing, however the service was horrible.
    

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    CerriseW

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2

    The waitress was not clear about the prices. It’s expensive and I didn’t receive a special shout out for occasion dinner
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2

    The food was excellent, it came out quickly after being ordered, was hot and delicious. Although, being wanded by a handheld detector and bag searched tells you a lot about the atmosphere you are going to be in. This is a restaurant and not TSA at O’hare. The service was extremely poor our waitress was busy dealing with an unhappy customer and hardly paid attention to us. We waited 35 minutes to put in a drink order. The food and drinks were extremely over priced for their worth. For not being a white table cloth restaurant the price to food value ratio is skewed. Seating arrangements are tight and lack enough room for mobility. Bathrooms aren’t very well kept and floors were greasy and slick. The atmosphere is also very classless. Save your money and head down the street to yardbird to get more for your money.
    

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    IsabelaV

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Kitchen and Kocktails doesn’t do anything impressive but overpriced soul food. Nothing impressive in quality, taste, uniqueness or experience. I always love to see black owned businesses but I’m exhausted of the price gouging we are forced to accept. There are not many places in downtown that we get to enjoy but disappointing that we are limited to places like these with predatory pricing and lackluster food. Three very standard cocktails, an appetizer, 3 sides, two CHICKEN entrees totaled $350. The D’usse sidecar was $23 on the menu ended up being $50. Outrageous and disappointing. Sad that restaurants like these are taking advantage of our own people by being expensive just to be expensive. They also have someone coming to take pictures of you. No explanation as to what the pictures will be used for and when they come with the printed and framed pictures, they asked “do you want this” not disclosing its $20. But glad I asked ahead of time. Also, don’t convince me these are downtown prices as we also dine all over downtown and west loop frequently. Even our dinner at smith and wollensky with a bottle of wine, cocktails, oysters, steaks and dessert for was still $100 less. If you want artfully crafted award winning southern food go to Virtue in Hyde Park and save yourself $200.
    

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    WuanO

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    The ambience of the restaurant was great. The presentation of the food was good. However, some of the food was over seasoned. That was fine, but the overall concern that our party had was with the ala carte menu and cost for each item which inflated the overall price. Also, the wait time for the food was extended and there is no bread or items to munch on while we waited for appetizers and dinner. We felt the food was really expensive for a party of three without the value that one finds for the price we paid for 3 minimal drinks, 3 appetizers, and 3 ala carte dinners. Not sure I would go back for lunch or dinner.
    

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    MiltonB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    The food is delicious. It is the wait time for your food to come that prevents me from giving them 5 stars.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food!!!
    

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34. AD

    AlishaDK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience5

    K+K was a great experience! The drinks were delicious and the atmosphere was welcoming! The food taste pretty good, but the fish was a little under cooked for my liking. Would definitely return!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was very fresh and our waitress was great with recommendations. The music was great as well I would definitely return.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went 2 NIGHTS IN A ROW!! It was soooo amazing!! Food, drinks, service and ambience was 5star!!! MUST go!!!
    

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    YolandaS

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Thoroughly enjoyed dinner at this particular location. I would definitely come back.
    

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    RRMickie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was wonderful from check in to table location, waitress, ease of ordering, food coming out in timely manner hot and delicious. Music was good and so was drinks! Very pleased
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a great time spending my mothers 50th birthday there for brunch. Great service, food, and music choices. Really made her day however I do wish there was some kind of acknowledgment meant for my mothers 50th birthday as I did mention it in my reservations comment. But overall a good experience.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was my first time in Chicago and a friend recommended this place to me. The staff was friendly, the music was a vibe and most of all the food and drinks were delicious.
    

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