Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Chicago

4.1 (3574)

$31 to $50

Regional American (Southern)

444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-5622

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2 people

14 Jul 2025

July 2025

19:00

Booked 85 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
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Lively

Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Chicago, IL, Kitchen + Kocktails is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits, creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional American (Southern), American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–23:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00
Phone number
(312) 847-5543
Website
http://www.kitchenkocktailschi.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Anthony Powell: (312) 659-1951

Location
444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-5622
Area
River North (Chicago)
Cross Street
Grand & Wabash
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Grand Red Line Train Stop
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Brunch
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 - 14:00,Sat - 11:00 - 14:00
Kick off your weekend the right way with brunch at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley. Join us every Saturday and Sunday for an unforgettable mid-day experience—featuring delicious brunch dishes, craft Kocktails, and a nice playlist with the perfect weekend soundtrack. The energy is high, the hospitality is unmatched, and your table is waiting. "Welcome Home"
Join us for Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 17:00 - 19:00
Unwind with $11 Happy Hour – Great Vibes, Food & Kocktails Come experience Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley like never before—our $11 Happy Hour is here to set the tone. Enjoy select food and handcrafted Kocktails for just $11, Monday through Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM. Whether it’s a midweek reset or the start to your weekend, we’ve got your seat waiting. Great flavors. Great energy. Great company. "Welcome Home"

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Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

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Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley in Chicago offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food," "phenomenal service," and "great vibes." The restaurant is celebrated for its soul food, including standout dishes like fried chicken and specialty waffles. While some guests note issues with air conditioning and wait times, the lively atmosphere and "delicious" drinks make it a popular spot for celebrations and gatherings.

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Clint VIP
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
First time. All very good. Food, sevice, cocktails, we'll be back. Can't wait to see the new place.
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Kathy
Detroit / Eastern Michigan9 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Too loud, air conditioner must not have been working, slow service.
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Alana
Oklahoma City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Emma was an amazing waitress! The restaurant had great food as well! It was a great place!
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Stefanie
Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Food and drinks excellent. Ambience not as expected.
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Joseph
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were warmly greeted with “Welcome home!” as we entered the restaurant and the hostess was well prepared and aware we were celebrating a birthday. A lot of the staff acknowledged my friend with birthday wishes as they walked by. Our server, Davia (forgive my spelling if it’s incorrect), gave excellent recommendations, exercised her knowledge of the menu expertly, and had fabulous flair to her service style (must be that Bronx swag 😉). We started with the Trinity eggrolls — wow! And we each the fried chicken with specialty waffles — wow again! I chose the banana pudding waffles, because our server described them as decadent, which I’m all about. She was spot on! As a first-timer, the option to take photographs and then have them presented to you in a frame was a bit much and unexpected. However, it seems like a nice touch conceptually. Best of luck with the new location!
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Shaunta
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my very first visit and the food was absolutely amazing! We will be back again soon! Can't wait to try the lamb chops! The staff was very friendly and attentive! Just an absolute great experience!
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Nadia
Memphis2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 July 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The scenery was very pretty. The customer service was pretty good. The waitress didn’t know a whole lot but was able to accommodate our requests. The food was really tasty. I had the surf and turf (fried lobster tail with lamb chops) with a side of collard greens. It was absolutely delicious! The food took about 35-40 minutes to arrive after we had our appetizers. I wasn’t too fond of that but the food was very hot and fresh so it was definitely made to order. I would recommend!
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Taylor
Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 July 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came across Kitchen + Kocktails very randomly looking on my map for a place to eat and I'm so glad I found it! We made last minute reservations on a Saturday evening and decided to sit at the bar. As soon as we sat down, Kam was able to take care of us the entire night. He was very attentive, energetic, an all around good time. We ordered the fried pickles, deviled eggs, and kajun pasta and literally - everything was amazing. I left Kitchen + Kocktails full and extremely satisfied and would recommend that anyone try it. Next time I'm back in Chicago, this will be one of my first stops!
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Jasmine
Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 6 July 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This place has good food. However make sure you pay attention to your receipt. Sides on the menu say $13 we were charged $15 for each. We had about 6 sides that we ordered. When mentioned to the manager he said “ oh yeah, sides should be $13 our system is connected world wide so other K&K charge $15” so they fixed it, but if they know that is an on going issue why don’t they fix it before giving you the receipt… seems a bit shady to me so make sure you pay attention.
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Tiara
Wisconsin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 July 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and environment was FANTASTIC! Best catfish & lobster mac I’ve ever had. Everything we ordered was fresh & perfect. Our server (Yaya) was a gem! Absolutely recommend & will return. It was super hot inside of the restaurant, but it wasn’t a deal breaker!
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Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Chicago is rated 4.1 stars by 3574 OpenTable diners.

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444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-5622

Additional information

Cross Street
Grand & Wabash
Area
River North (Chicago)
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–23:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Regional American (Southern), American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Grand Red Line Train Stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kitchenkocktailschi.com/
Phone number
(312) 847-5543
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Anthony Powell: (312) 659-1951

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - Chicago

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