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Carpe diem Kitchen & Cocktails, Dallas, TX

Carpe diem Kitchen & Cocktails

3.3
3.3
12 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
214 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
23:00

About this restaurant

Immerse yourself in a colorful and calm atmosphere with a blend of great food, drinks and light music that puts you in a position to seize the moment while having a swell time with friends. Our unique blend of Afro-American signature dishes tantalizes your taste buds leaving you wanting for more.

Our location is in a prime section of town at the intersection of Pacific and Akard Street right across from the Thompson hotel. Carpe Diem - Seize the moment

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, African, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed 18:00–23:00 Thu, Fri 18:00–02:00 Sat 12:00–19:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Can provide service through a third party at an affordable rate.
  • Private party facilities
    Yes we host private events
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Pacific Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    DART Train Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine

Offers

  • Carpe Cocktail Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 17:00 - 21:00,Fri - Sat - 17:00 - 21:00
    Carpe Cocktail Hour Is An Experience - But that’s not all—pair your drinks with our delectable small plates, perfect for sharing. Each cocktail is expertly mixed with premium spirits and fresh ingredients, designed to delight your palate and elevate your mood. Join us for a Cocktail hour that insights your delights.
    Carpe Cocktail Hour photo

What 12 people are saying

Carpe diem Kitchen & Cocktails reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.3
3.3 based on all time ratings
  • 3.2Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.1Value

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12 Reviews
  1. DeMarcus

    Dallas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a Saturday night out with my wife and family(group of 5). Upon arrival we walked to the bar to ask about our reservation and they let us know that we could seat ourselves at any booth/section that we wanted which was a GREAT option. Our waitress was nice and very attentive which I appreciate. Ordered some drinks and the cajun jumbo shrimp app was really good. Around 11 o'clock that night we put in our order for entrees; not even 5 minutes later our waitress came back to basically let us know that the chef was done for the night and we couldn't get our food!!! Not sure why she didn't let us know that before we placed our food orders. Either she didn't know herself or she it just completely slipped her mind which is neither here nor there. Since that happened we decided to leave sooner than expected in order to find somewhere else to eat. Overall, the atmosphere was great, good music, very good drinks, waitress staff was A1 but that kitchen needs some help. At least let folks know when you're kitchen is closing so that people can plan accordingly. Still wouldn't mind going back just as a nice chill spot.

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  2. Ashley VIP

    Dallas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The establishment did well with the esthetics, however the food was VERY salty. The food was not edible whatsoever. I was not offered to try anything else, or any other resolution. I offered them the feedback in reference to the food, but I would not return to this establishment.

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  3. Foodie VIP

    Dallas57 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible experience, food was disgusting 0/10 don’t

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  4. michelle

    Atlanta3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked and paid deposit month in advance. Get there nothing is prepared as agreed to on the phone, no one was there. Doesn't look nothing like the pictures on the Internet or social media pages. The complimentary champagne tasted flat. Didn't even take. Requesting a refund. Will never recommend.

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  5. MEGANS

    Columbus5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 18 May 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    When I arrived to the restaurant for my confirmed reservation the place was completely closed.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The customer service I received from all the staffs was amazing, great restaurant with great audience and delicious food.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 12 April 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    0/5 recommend. this place is a catfish They have plastic utensils wrapped in one napkin to share. The food is terrible overpriced and unseasoned. Not worth it at all. Servers were nice but that’s the nicest thing I can say about this place.

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  8. Jessi

    Dallas7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 March 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s was very nice and a vibe but took forever to get a drink and it wasn’t busy

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 23 March 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    0/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND Most of my party did not receive drinks after an hour. My date and I were the only ones who received our drinks and it was 30 minutes of waiting. My date ordered a soda and got a room temp canned soda, no ice. We had to ask for a cup of ice and the waitress had an attitude. The dinnerware was dirty. The Philly cheesecake egg rolls were luke warm. We asked for buffalo sauce for the shrimp we ordered and never got it. We asked for extra napkins and never got them. One of the managers was busy smoking hookah and recording for their IG page that he didn’t hear us calling him over to our table (he was at the table next to us). We didn’t receive our drink order until we complained and were about to walk out. And then only 2 of our drinks came. POOR customer service!!!!! The worst experience EVER. I WILL NEVER BE BACK.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so good, loved every second of it!!

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FAQs

Carpe diem Kitchen & Cocktails does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Carpe diem Kitchen & Cocktails also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (469) 456-7948.

Carpe diem Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 3.3 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

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

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214 N Akard St, Dallas, TX 75201

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pacific Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed 18:00–23:00 Thu, Fri 18:00–02:00 Sat 12:00–19:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, African, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    DART Train Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wine
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