Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - Chicago

“Dinner was fire! Gumbo was delicious. Lobster Mac n cheese was perfect. Margarita flight was good....”

Dinner was fire! Gumbo was delicious. Lobster Mac n cheese was perfect. Margarita flight was good. Lime was the best. A bit pricey for two pieces of southern fried chicken, but it was seasoned and delicious. Greens were off the chain. Peach cobbler was delicious. I do have to say the photographer trying to sell pictures was rude and obnoxious (3rd party) Shaun M. was helpful and such a pleasure.

Jess Neumann

Feb 2026

“We had a great experience here.”

We had a great experience here. The food was delicious and clearly made with care, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. It’s the kind of place you can sit, enjoy good conversation, and not feel rushed. Highly recommend!

Sway Young

Feb 2026

“This was my first time at Kitchen & Kocktails, and I have to say, it was exceptional.”

This was my first time at Kitchen & Kocktails, and I have to say, it was exceptional. Marlin was extremely attentive, pleasant, and detailed. I can truly say, I felt at home. The catfish and grits was flavorful, not overwhelming. I would recommend K&K to anyone who loves soul food and good vibes. Definitely coming back for brunch. Thank you Marlin for making this such a memorable first experience! :)

Monica G. Myrick

Feb 2026

“Food is really good The osyers is the star The fried lobster tail is a pinch over salted but very...”

Food is really good The osyers is the star The fried lobster tail is a pinch over salted but very good flavor Lambchops was good and spicy. A little fatty for a few of them. Mac and cheese is good. Service is good. Definitely a better change from the previous location in managment, service and food. Enjoyed the music at a present volume. Thank you Mya at the bar, and a gentlemen w9rh long locs that kept checking on us

BoujeeArtist Chronicles

Feb 2026

“Omg amazing. Ask for Yaya. She was the best. I can't wait to go back. Trinity eggrolls, Mississippi...”

Omg amazing. Ask for Yaya. She was the best. I can't wait to go back. Trinity eggrolls, Mississippi Catfish & grits, shrimp & grits, and blackened stuffed catfish & kajan(how it's spelled on the menu) rice! Everything was spectacular. The atmosphere was upbeat but not loud. The music is r&b 90's 00's. It was clean and the staff was friendly. We will be back.

Rolandra M

Jan 2026

“Our server, Sean(sp?), was wonderful.”

Our server, Sean(sp?), was wonderful. Attentive, friendly and had good recommendations. Food was excellent - wonderful flavors. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for southern food. Menu options were very unique. Happy to see chicken and waffles on the menu, but I went with the chicken fried chicken which was wonderful. Lobster bites are delicious as is the lobster Mac n cheese.

Doug Wolcott

Jan 2026

“Amazing!! To start there is no way this restaurant can receive a bad review. We had excellent...”

Amazing!! To start there is no way this restaurant can receive a bad review. We had excellent service and the food was sooo good. My husband can’t stop talking about this place. Special thanks to our server Danny for such great knowledge of the menu and excellent service. The manager Jayda is an absolutely beautiful human being!! She was so kind and made us feel like we were at home. Such a good atmosphere, I believe some of the bad reviews are being mixed up with other restaurants that have the same name. However, there is only one great Kitchen and Kocktails by Kelly, and that is the Chicago downtown restaurant. We went for dinner and it did not disappoint. Thanks for such a great experience. We’re going back for brunch tomorrow and can’t wait!!!!

Vamisha Smith

Jan 2026

“Ashley was literally the sweetest, most informative server I’ve had in a long time.”

Ashley was literally the sweetest, most informative server I’ve had in a long time. Fatima & Candace were extremely nice as well. I def recommend. & will be back

Jaquel Aaron

Jan 2026

“I was here on my birthday and I must say my Server Cam and all of the team members nailed it.”

I was here on my birthday and I must say my Server Cam and all of the team members nailed it. The food was excellent and arrived to my table timely. Had a veggie bowl and grilled lobster. Delicious! The atmosphere is a great vibe. Great for photos. The photographer even took beautiful photos and I snagged a few. This is a great choice for a celebration or a delicious meal

Sonya Garnett

Jan 2026

“REDEEMABLE EXPERIENCE.”

REDEEMABLE EXPERIENCE! Our server Jordan was AMAZING and really was the icing on the cake to our entire experience. The food is delicious, but our first time here the service was really bad. We barely saw our server and then were rushed out due to table time. She was very attentive and had great honest recommendations. She even brought us samples of frozen peach Dusse so we decided to order an entire bottle. She made the entire experience worth it

Raven Rogers

Jan 2026

“Kitchen and Kocktails was amazing from start to finish.”

Kitchen and Kocktails was amazing from start to finish! The food was absolutely fantastic, flavorful, well-done, and worth every bite. Our server Yaya truly made the experience unforgettable. She was top tier with spot-on recommendations and incredible energy. Everything she suggested was a hit. Beyond great service, she has real leadership qualities. You can tell she knows what she’s doing and does it effortlessly. When we come back (because we definitely will), asking for Yaya is a must. Highly recommend Kitchen and Kocktails and even more highly recommend Yaya! -Hannah (Hannah Montana)

A'Dia Hannah

Jan 2026

“Tau was an excellent server.”

Tau was an excellent server! She was pleasant and kind and was very attentive to our needs. The food was 10/10 we will be back for sure!

Dawn Williams

Dec 2025