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The Kennedy, Spartanburg, SC

The Kennedy

4.7
4.7
776 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
The Kennedy aspires to maintain an infinitely evolving culture of hospitality. Through superior quality ingredients and exceptional service we are cultivating an environment of food, drink and company that aims to enrich the lives of our guests and our team. Our passion for meaningful and memorable dining experiences is embedded in every detail of our art deco décor, every sip of our impeccably crafted cocktails and every bite of our fresh, locally sourced small plates.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (864) 586-5554

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Contact the restaurant @ 864-586-5554 for booking private events or catering.

  • Neighborhood

    Spartanburg

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Lolo

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jared and the staff were great, food is awesome. Great cocktails and atmosphere
  2. DanielaM

    Charleston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and fantastic food! This is our favorite place in Spartanburg ❤️. They will change their menu and keep it interesting while maintaining the quality of their dishes.
  3. GuardDoc

    Charleston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful date night for us. Service from Chelsey our waitress and Chris the bartender were excellent. The kitchen teams preparation and preparation were outstanding and beautiful as always.
  4. BridjetteS

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great stop in a small town- delicious food and cocktails, we went between lunch and dinner and it was quiet. Had great service, very attentive and friendly.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was very good, however, there should be more vegetable options for people eating clean or healthy. Service was spot on! The music was a little loud. I like classic rock but for more upscale dining it was too loud.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and atmosphere were great. My only complaint was that it was Very loud. Service was great
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is incredible and the staff goes out of their way to ensure that the dining experience is excellent!
  8. JenniferF

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, the food was fantastic and the service was excellent!!! We have never had a bad experience at the Kennedy!
  9. Mittie

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and amazing service! We had a wonderful night!
  10. DelD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in town. Outstanding food, expert bartending, and fantastic service. We had a cocktail called a 2-1-2, which was phenomenal. Tiny parking lot, but there are other parking locations within easy walking distance.
  11. Leslie

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was so refreshing to have a farm to table experience. Everything was just scrumptious!
  12. LoriH

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Really nice experience. We will be back. Recommend.
  13. Bigsonny3

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    First time visit. Salad was unbelievable, really great. Shrimp and grits were good, a little different but could have used more shrimp. Wait staff was great. Will be back.
  14. RoLo

    Charleston

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Four of us enjoyed a celebratory dinner last night. We started with the pimento cheese and prosciutto appetizer, which was delicious. Two friends got the chicken Parmesan, which they said was fabulous with the gnocchi. I enjoyed the spring salad with salmon on my third friend enjoyed the fish of the day.
  15. Spbgfoodie

    Western NC

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We decided to split appetizers and an entree. The mussels were excellent. Our drinks were little short but delicious. The seasonal salad was fresh and dressing was tangy and perfect. The chef prepared the salmon split separately which allowed it to be crisp appropriately. Thoroughly enjoyed this meal.
  16. Ciana

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Had a fantastic evening. Natalie was the best. The drinks were good and the food was pretty good too. Chicken parm was excellent. Didn’t like the Caesar salad.
  17. Salyer

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for our 4 year anniversary and the food was amazing. Had the pimento cheese appetizer which we absolutely loved. For our entrees we had shrimp and grits and a special they had - Lamb meatballs w/tzatziki sauce. They also gave us a free dessert for it being our anniversary. Will for sure be going back!
  18. heatherleigh2772

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was impeccable & the food was outstanding. We enjoyed the steak sandwich, salmon piccata and the burnt chocolate spoon bread. It was all delicious & well presented. We will definitely be back.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service, with friendly staff. A winning combination!
  20. JPalmer34

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants I have been to in Spartanburg, SC.
  21. JillC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the dinner feature, skate fish with collards and a coconut milk reduction- OMG!!!! It was so delicious! My friend had the NY Strip with frites. We both ate off of each other's plates. The steak was perfectly cooked with a slight char. The peppercorn sauce is rich and dreamy, and those fries are heavenly! Of course we had to finish with the Burnt Chocolate Spoon Bread, which is always a win! Jay was an excellent server. I can't wait to visit again soon!
  22. Larrys

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Extremely weak food. Two different salads. And chicken parm were ordered. Chicken parm was in a horrible sauce and greasy. A 3/10 at best. I assume they have great drinks otherwise they would be out of business. I would never eat there again.
  23. CarolineM

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. We enjoyed Chicken Parm, NY strip, Caesar Salad and the chocolate Creme Brulee. Jay, our waiter, was attentive and food delivered promptly. It was a very pleasant experience for a birthday.
  24. ClarkeK

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in the upstate of South Carolina Live this place.
  25. EricS

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    The Kennedy is pretty solid. Although I wish it were a bit quieter the food is typically really good and the service consistent.
  26. mikey

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Good food. Good Ambience. Reasonable service. A go to spot for us.
  27. 8bySpanky

    Atlanta Metro

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent. The smash burger and duck breast were superb. The lettuce salad with buttermilk vinaigrette divine and the service was spot on.
  28. BarbaraF

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time dining at the Kennedy. It will not be our last. Everything was outstanding and enjoyable and they went out of their way to make sure we had everything we wanted.
  29. Kazuo

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good value and well prepared cuisine for Spartanburg, SC.
  30. MICHAELB

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Kennedy as always delivered, I recommend the chef’s table, great scene and such a wonderful crew!
  31. Sattll

    Charleston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall1food3service2ambience1
    Kitchen was behind. Had a reservation for 7:30 and our order was not taken until 8:45. Got our food at 9;30 and left at 10 pm. And restaurant wasn’t even packed. There were open tables. Cleaner spilled water all over the place at table next to us. Very disappointing night.
  32. EricS

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The Kennedy is has pretty good food and consistent service. The two problems they have are that it is really loud and the air blows right on you in most seats. That might be nice in the summer... not so much in winter and spring.
  33. DocClemsonPR

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very pleasant space and easy to get to. The food was excellent and the service was very good. Talented bartender
  34. derekd

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding venue and food! I will say the prices are much higher than the menu on OpenTable.
  35. roberth

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really nice place - will be back as often as we are in the area!
  36. JenniferF

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and even better service! Our server was extremely efficient and very knowledgeable. Food was fresh and delicious.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chelsea was a great server. Food was delish. Pork shank,shrimp and grits, and crawfish and dumplings were our favorites. Nice wine selection. We had a great time!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service
  39. Melly

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    a very nice restaurant! The food was immaculate! Not a lot of seafood options but I knew that going in. I got the shrimp and grits, and I will preface I'm not a big grits fan, but the sauce/soup the grits came in was delectable! Shrimp was seared amazingly. The only issue was there wasn’t enough shrimp and there was a lot more grits. Other than that all the food we got, bruschetta, chicken Parmesan, and pomme frites were a 10/10!
  40. PToo

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fantastic! Can never go wrong with the pork shank.

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You can order delivery directly from The Kennedy using the Order Online button. The Kennedy also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (864) 586-5554.

The Kennedy is rated 4.7 stars by 776 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today
Google Map for The Kennedy

221 E Kennedy St, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Spartanburg

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (864) 586-5554

  • Private party facilities

    Contact the restaurant @ 864-586-5554 for booking private events or catering.

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