Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - DC

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   Cynthia

   Washington DC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   As always the food was outstanding. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. The reservation part and the wait for our table was subpar. There was an overflow of people in the waiting area. I contacted the staff 30 minutes before my reservation time to ask about arriving early. Their response was yes. I arrive early and waited 30 minutes past the reservation time. But AGAIN THE FOOD DELICIOUS. Please bring back the bread pudding.
   

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   Rebecca

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We had a reservation for 3 people at 6PM. We arrived at 6PM. We did not get seated until 6:36PM. The host/hostess area was a madhouse. The staff was pleasant, patient and cool, but it was very unorganized. Our server came to the table at 6:40ish. She was very professional and personable. We explained that we needed to leave by 7:30 to make an event, so we were only ordering appetizers:. 2 orders of fried green tomatoes, 1 deviled egg order, 1 bowl of gumbo. She said that she would inform the kitchen but that given what we ordered, it wouldn’t be an issue. The food did not arrive to the table until 7:11. The food was delish and with a better overall experience, it could have been amazing. The FGT were cut way too thick, but everything tasted great. The noise level was ridiculous. We literally were yelling at each other across the table. Literally. The ambience was a missed opportunity. It looked like a lot of time and effort was put into making the restaurant “IG ready,” but no thought to the fact that the chairs were too wide for two of them to fit on one side of a table that was meant for 4 people. The fact that you had to scream to hear your table-mates was so annoying. …such a disappointment. Would I go back? Yes, for the food. Would I go back during any period of the day when others would be there (brunch, weekend dinner, happy hour)? Absolutely not.
   

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   Jamilah

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Ambience and food was the 10/10. They could use a little more help with service and timing of service. The DJ help smooth over the long wait times. Eventually when the waitress comes to take your order the drink some out fair quickly. I would advise ordering everything you want to order when the waitress first comes otherwise you won’t see them again for another 45minutes!
   

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   ZyKerria

   New Orleans

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience, but the food was a little bit salty. Overall it was a good vibe and customer service was amazing.
   

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   Tylon

   Las Vegas

   16 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wow!!!! Service 10/10 Ayanna was great! Deshaun was awesome showed us the private area and the food was intoxicating! The chef brought out some trinity spring rolls that was so good I wanted to cry. Overall 10/10 A must try if you’re in DC
   

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   Martina

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place to come to chill, eat some good food and have a drink.
   

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   Cynthia

   Washington DC

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   1st visit. Sunday Brunch. Seated quickly. Waiter came quickly but didn’t do a great job of explaining our brunch worked, I.e., sides? There aren’t any sides with the entrees. Sides are $11 each, grits, eggs, etc. Surf & Turf was excellent. Patron Margarita $37 in fancy bottle glass. You don’t keep the glass. I ordered eggs, waiter forgot to add them so no eggs. I ordered coffee. First brunch ever that did not have coffee. Drinks took longer than expected. 2 people. 20 minutes before the 90 minute max table time, waiter returns for payment. We could go to the lounge if we wanted to hang out longer and finish our drinks. Brunch $254.80. Included 20% “fees and charges”. Waiter asked if I wanted to tip. I said I just did. He said not technically because the 20% fees and charges is split among the staff. I’m sorry but I am not paying another 20% “gratuity”.
   

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   William

   Miami

   16 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The portions we HUGE and the food was absolutely delicious, presentation and all. OVERALL the entire experience was great. In all honesty the server could have been more enthusiastic like everyone else we encountered. While looking around everyone seemed to be smiling and having a good time. I love the idea of the photographer but wish they were more forthcoming with the pricing of the photos. What's least desirable is the mandatory gratuity. I generally tip more than 20% , at my last outing I tipped 50% I understand the thought process but I like it to be my choice to tip for GREAT service. Will definitely return
   

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   Joyce

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Server was good. Food was great. Parking was overpriced. Wait staff stood over our table waiting for us to put our fork down to snatch up our plates and our $22 drinks. Basically, we were not able to complete our meals or order dessert. It was time to go! Recommendation: stop trying to stay packed. It should not feel rushed or inconvenience at the price we paid. Allow customers the opportunity to enjoy their meal and time with friends and family. I wanted dessert. Unfortunately, I did not know they had a dessert menu since it was not offered. Since that was at the end, it did not interfere with our meal.
   

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    SONDRA

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    Music was too loud made it hard to converse. Server was not attentive
    

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