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The Kennedy - Houston, Houston, TX

The Kennedy - Houston

3.7
3.7
80 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm

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Booked 49 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
At The Kennedy, our mission is to transport guests through time with a unique fusion of classic elegance, exceptional cuisine, and refined ambiance. We are committed to providing an immersive experience where artistry meets culinary delight, blending a rich heritage of premium cocktails, curated dishes, and live piano performances in an intimate, vintage-inspired setting. From day to night, we create an environment that celebrates timeless sophistication, inspiring connection and conversation through every note, sip, and bite. Step into a world of charm and nostalgia at The Kennedy, where every moment is thoughtfully crafted for a memorable experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 9:30 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (346) 641-0105
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 80 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kennedy in Houston offers an elegant ambiance with standout features like "amazing cocktails" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the live music and stylish decor. While some mention service inconsistencies and a "limited menu," the staff's friendliness and the vibrant atmosphere frequently earn positive remarks. A promising spot for a modern dining experience.
80 Reviews
  1. James

    Houston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waited 20 minutes at our table before the waiter came to our table. After finally ordering our drinks, we waited another 30 minutes before we actually got them. Drinks were not good, over priced, and watered down. Left as soon as he brought the drinks to the table. The music was so loud you couldn’t hear your partner. Valet was $10 and no other options available to self park. Air conditioning was blowing so hard it blew napkins and menus off the table.

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  2. Dominique

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This is definitely more of a place to hangout, maybe have drinks and listen to music; definitely not a place to come hungry. The food is just okay, very pretty and well decorated, the servers should definitely be more aware of when water & wine glasses are empty for a significant amount of time. After about 15 minutes or longer we just waved the waiter over and asked for the bill.

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  3. Colin

    Houston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and we will come back but was just a little surprised there was no piano entertainment at brunch (it advertises as a Piano Bar and Restaurant). Also was a little surprised at how limited the menu was at that time (no appetizers and one two dessert choices one we could not get due to oven issues). Having said that had I looked at website in detail I would have seen the limited menu. Music they played was nice and reasonable level but was just disappointed about no live music. Overall not a wow experience but good enough that I’ll try back another time - just not at brunch.

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  4. Andrea

    Houston

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This building is beautiful. I am not sure why it is so hard for a restaurant to make it here. Ever since Tila's left, it has been a merry go round of different restaurants. The interior is stunning. Staff was very nice and helpful. Drinks took longer than average to get out to us, but there was only one bartender that I could tell. Small Brunch menu. Steak and eggs were a 10/10, with the steak being a 10. Lobster Roll was a 7/10, by the fact that the lobster had 0 flavor, but the bun and the fries were great. The crabcake benedict did not come with any hollandaise sauce. When asked for some, it came out cold. We then asked for it to be warmed up. When it came out again 20 minutes later, it was still cold. Not sure what is going on in the kitchen, but the whole point of a benedict is the hollandaise sauce. We gave it a 4/10. Though the drinks take a bit to come out, every drink we had was amazing and flavorful. I would for sure come back and sit at the bar for a cocktail or two.

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  5. Angela

    New Orleans

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a fabulous time celebrating our birthdays at The Kennedy!!! The drinks, food and service were on point. Go visit Rees at the bar. She made our birthday brunch extra special.

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  6. Maritza

    VIP

    Houston

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    First time going but we didn’t stay long. They didn’t have my husbands choice of whiskey, they recommended another only for them to come back and say they didn’t have the one they recommended. Didn’t try the food since we left for another bar but we did like the ambience.

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  7. Jazelle

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Our sever was actually really nice and pleasant, but everything else was a disappointment. The most alarming part of the visit was the valet service… thought me a car that wasn’t even mine…then when I informed them they were about to bring me a second car that wasn’t mine. I literally had to walk over to my car to show them which one was mine.

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  8. Kyle

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I was visiting town to see my brother, sister-in-law, and their newborn baby. New Year’s Eve was their first night out without the baby, and we were excited to make it special for them. Admittedly, I’m not a fan of dining out on big holidays due to pre-fixe menus, so I had tempered expectations. But I never anticipated leaving after 2.5 hours without ever receiving a meal. The trouble started the afternoon of our reservation. We received a call informing us that we needed to finish dinner by 9:30 PM due to a later event. With our reservation at 8 PM, we arrived early to ensure there wouldn’t be any delays. Drinks came out promptly, and we placed our orders. However, the wait for appetizers was over an hour. When my Caesar salad finally arrived, I asked for cracked pepper. Instead of seasoning it for me, the waiter handed me the pepper grinder, which dumped an excessive amount of pepper onto the salad, making it inedible. No replacement or apology was offered. Things continued to unravel from there. We were informed that the short rib—a key dish on the pre-fixe menu—was unavailable and asked to choose something else. Disappointing, but we complied. Despite repeated reassurances that our meals were on their way, they never arrived. Multiple requests to speak to a manager were ignored. Frustrated, I sought out one of the managers/owners myself, who assured me our food would arrive within 10 minutes. More than 10 minutes passed, and still no food. Adding insult to injury, we watched as a large party, clearly friends of the owner, arrived after us, received their meals, and left—all while we waited. At that point, we canceled our order, paid for our drinks, and left hungry. This experience was deeply disappointing. A night meant to celebrate a special moment for my family turned into a frustrating and embarrassing ordeal. While I understand the challenges of a busy holiday evening, the lack of communication, accountability, and basic hospitality was unacceptable.

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  9. LIZETTE

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Server Felix was attentive and friendly along with amazing Bartenders

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I booked a 6 pm reservation on NYE. I booked that time SPECIFICALLY because it was not subjected to the NYE Tasting Menu experience. It was a full service dinner. No time limit mentioned. When we arrived, they said there had been a change and we’d be subjected to the $125/pp tasting menu. Fine. The tasting menu was limited (appetizer, main, dessert). Our app was 1 mozzarella stick! We were still hungry afterwards. They offered everyone at the entryway champagne, but not us. We are a family of color. They put us in a booth in the back. We requested a table. They moved us to a table in the back by the restrooms, even though other tables were available. We clearly weren’t welcomed. They didn’t want us to be seen. The worst part? They rushed us between courses, asked for us to pay during dessert (which we did). After we paid, we continued to eat our dessert during which the waiter informed us we had a 90 minute reservation and we needed to vacate the table. That was the FIRST we heard of this. Opentable didn’t list it and the hostess didn’t list it. We will NOT be returning. Unfortunate because the inside space is beautiful.

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The Kennedy - Houston is rated 3.7 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 49 times today
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3210 W Dallas St, Houston, TX 77019-3803

Additional information

  • Area
    Montrose
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 9:30 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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