Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Dallas

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   Kunal

   Orange County1 review

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   **Disappointing Experience – Not Worth the Hype** I’m genuinely surprised this restaurant is rated 4.7 on Google. This was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in a while. There was only one server for all the tables on our floor, leading to long waits just to place an order, slow drink service, and difficulty getting his attention throughout the meal. The ambiance was also poorly thought out—odd ceiling spotlights created awkward lighting, focusing sharply on some guests while leaving others in shadow. The speakers were similarly misplaced, and the music was far too loud overall, making it difficult to hold a conversation. On the plus side, most of the food was quite good, but the fried chicken main was overly salty. Unfortunately, I had chosen this venue for a business dinner, and the experience was embarrassing as a host. The poor service and disruptive atmosphere made it a bad choice for a professional setting. Would not recommend.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Kelly was awesome and the food was amazing. The grits were better than expected! The only complaint was they no longer have the fried cauliflower which was my favorite item on the menu
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Memphis/West TN1 review

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I came in from out of town and some friends recommended I come. Milli was our server and he was informative. He knew the menu well and was able to accommodate us with drinks based off of our interests. I would say I’m coming back. Good food and drinks. A little pricey but still overall a great experience
   

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   Rena

   Dallas2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, considerate service, helped make my birthday celebration wonderful!
   

   Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DallasResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for the review, Rena! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your birthday celebration at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Dallas. It's wonderful to know that our food and service contributed to a memorable evening. We strive to make our guests feel special, and we're glad we could do that for you. We look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Mississippi3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Me and my husband came back home for vacation and had a date night after the Mavs game yesterday. The food and drinks were still a hit and they did not miss sitting at all we had the Caribbean jerk lamb chops with different sides. The bartender was 100% on point with the drinks and did not miss at all.
   

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   Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DallasResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that your date night at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Dallas was a hit! It's wonderful to know that you and your husband enjoyed our Caribbean jerk lamb chops and other sides. We're also glad that our team was able to provide excellent service, even during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next vacation.
   

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   Eric VIP

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The atmosphere was outstanding and the DJ was great. The food was delicious although my fried chicken was a little salty. Would I recommend this place to my friends, yes I would!! My only takeaway is parking. No validation available after spending money on food and drinks. Parking was 30 bucks.
   

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   Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DallasResponded 3 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Eric! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Dallas and appreciated our DJ. We're also glad to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food, especially the fried chicken. We're sorry to hear that it was a bit too salty for your taste. We understand that parking can be a challenge and we appreciate your patience. Your comments about parking have been noted and we'll certainly look into this matter. We are limited as to what we can do as we don't own any of the parking lots . We're glad to hear that you'd recommend us to your friends and we look forward to serving you again soon.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Troy was great and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was superb and the vibe was very very enjoyable
   

   Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DallasResponded 3 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Dallas. Your kind words about our food and the overall vibe are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide everything needed to ensure our guests have an enjoyable time. We look forward to serving you again soon.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   St. Louis1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Season or Ceaser , can’t remember her name but she was the Best!!
   

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   Tamra

   Dallas3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Crab cake was cold and tiny for $29. My shrimp and grits hardly had any grits. It was mostly sauce with shrimp and lobster. The audacity to auto charge a tip when the service is subpar. I won’t be back for a while.
   

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   Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DallasResponded 3 days ago

   Hello Tamra, We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Dallas. We pride ourselves on providing top-notch food and service, and it seems we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback on the crab cake, shrimp and grits, and the service. We will certainly address these issues with our team to ensure they don't happen again. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Please provide contact info so we may address this personally. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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    Janice VIP

    Dallas7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Food was good and if you like to dine in a loud high energy restaurant, you’ll love it. A bit pricy on sides and drinks.
    

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    Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DallasResponded 3 days ago

    Hey Janice, Thank you for dining at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Dallas and taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our environment to be enjoyable. We understand your comment about the price of our sides and drinks. We strive to provide a unique and enjoyable experience for all of our guests, and we believe our prices reflect that. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team
    

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