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Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC, Washington, DC

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

4.2
4.2
1625 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 112 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
K+K WELCOMES THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS!!!

Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Washington DC, 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.

Parties of 9+ call: 312-513-3606 between the hours of 8am to 7pm.

If you are past the 15 minute grace period your reservation will be forfeited then you will be accommodated as a walk-in.

Proper Dress Attire Required.
• No Tank Tops
• No Athletic Slides or Flip Flops (Regardless of brand)
• No Crocs
• No Explicit Clothing
• No Sagging
• No Revealing Attire
• No Jerseys
• No Hoods, Durags, Stocking Caps, etc on While Dining

**NO OUTSIDE FOOD/CAKES/DRINKS**

While we do recognize special circumstances, it is solely at our team’s discretion to allow exceptions.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 998-6538
  • Website
    http://kitchenkocktailsusa.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Aminah Tabb: (312) 513-3606
  • Location
    1300 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005-3314
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

Offers

  • Brunch!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 - 13:45,Sat - 10:00 - 13:45
    Join us for Brunch from 10am to 2pm Saturday & Sunday!!

  • Happy Hour!!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 19:00
    Join us for Happy Hour!! Monday - Thursday 4pm to 7pm

  • Join us for lunch!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 11:00 - 16:00
    Join us for Lunch!! Mon. - Friday 11am - 4pm

Menu

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What 1,625 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley in DC is a vibrant spot known for its "amazing food" and lively atmosphere. Guests rave about dishes like shrimp & grits and chicken & waffles. While the service can be slow, the staff is generally attentive and friendly. The music creates a festive vibe, though it can be "very loud" for conversations. Dining here is on the pricier side, with some noting the a la carte pricing. Overall, it's a great place for "good vibes" and a memorable experience.

1,625 Reviews

  1. Naomi

    VIP

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food atmosphere and drinks are amazing. Waited almost half an hour to be seated with reservation and another almost half an hour to get table service and that was only after getting up from our seats to look for a manager. They comped a few things off of our bill for the inconvenience

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  2. Odessa

    VIP

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited the restaurant for Sunday Brunch. The food exceeded our expectations. It was great. I had the Nashville Hot Chicken and Butter Pecan Waffles and my husband had the Shrimp and Grits (and my waffles). The service was really good especially given the crowd . We actually ordered dinner to go so we could try some other items.

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  3. Demetrus

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, ambiance and service, however the music is too loud, especially once you couple that when the restaurant gets crowded with lots of people and everyone is talking. Food is way overpriced. Guess the high rent for that space and location is being passed on to the customers.

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  4. Tamira

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I had high hopes for this restaurant, but unfortunately, the experience fell short in several key areas. For the cost, the overall experience felt very overrated. We had a 7:15 PM reservation but weren’t seated until 8:20 PM, leaving us standing by the door where cold air kept coming in. Not a great start. When we finally got seated, we were handed a barcode for the menu. I expect high-end restaurants to provide written menus—it’s a small touch that makes a big difference. The meal itself was disappointing. We started with cold fried pickles, which we had to reorder, and they didn’t arrive until the middle of our main courses. My husband ordered the pasta, but his meal arrived missing the fried snow crab legs. Worse, they didn’t even tell us until his dish was brought out 20 minutes after I had already started eating. But the most frustrating part of the experience was at the end. Instead of handing us a receipt like any restaurant should, they scanned the barcode at the table and read the total out loud. This felt unprofessional and tacky—it’s not how patrons should be treated at any level of dining. Overall, it was an overpriced, underwhelming experience, and I don’t plan on going back.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Been here five times now and I think the quality is definitely going down unfortunately. I made a reservation for 645 and had to wait 30 minutes to be seated as if I was a walk in. The food quality in my opinion has gone down. I hope they can bring it back up because this was one of my favorite places in DC and now I’m not sure if I’ll be back.

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  6. Theus

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Waiter came through. It was a good time. All around. Good was amazing

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  7. Theodore

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and amazing service. Definitely a top tier experience. The oxtails and fried lobster tail really made the meal.

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  8. ana

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Reservation was at 8:45pm and we didn’t get seated until 9:45pm. Nobody apologized regarding the wait, seems like they over book and make everyone wait

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  9. Timothy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, outstanding drinks, great music, friendly and attentive staff…the entire experience was the perfect vibe…K+K is a new addition to my favorites list

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  10. Dean

    VIP

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Awful combination of loud, uncomfortable chairs, and zero ambience with overpriced drinks.

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FAQs

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 998-6538.

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC is rated 4.2 stars by 1625 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 112 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

1300 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005-3314

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
  • Website
    http://kitchenkocktailsusa.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 998-6538
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Aminah Tabb: (312) 513-3606
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