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Welcome Home! Experience the Best Upscale Soul Food,
Fried Chicken and Premium Craft Kocktails

Indulge in the best fried chicken and soul food at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley a restaurant reimagining modern Southern comfort. Enjoy crispy fried chicken, shrimp & grits, chicken & waffles, and signature lamb chops, all paired with handcrafted kocktails in a vibrant, upscale setting.

☀️ Brunch
🍽️ Lunch
🍽️ Dinner
🍸 $11 Happy Hour
🎉 Private Events

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OUR STORY

Created to deliver the best in food, drinks, and vibes to Dallas, Texas, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is here to please. A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley will focus on well plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken, lobster tail, shrimp and grits, along with creative waffles and other southern classics made with a twist. In addition, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley will feature oxtails, greens, black eyed peas, and candied yams to go with desserts such as peach cobbler and banana pudding.

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Dallas

The original Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley in downtown Dallas set the standard for upscale soul food. Created to deliver the best in food, drinks and vibes to Dallas, Texas is situated just steps from the iconic Majestic Theatre on Elm Street. Known for buttermilk fried chicken, lamb chops, and handcrafted drinks, it’s where southern comfort meets luxury dining. Enjoy the “Welcome Home” atmosphere that started it all — brunch, dinner, or private events in the heart of Dallas.

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Fine Dining Space comfort food

Chicago

In the heart of River North, just around the corner from the stage at the iconic House of Blues Chicago, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley – Chicago blends southern flavor with city sophistication. Guests enjoy upscale soul food, crispy fried chicken, and premium cocktails in a lively atmosphere. Since opening in 2021, it’s become one of Chicago’s most talked-about restaurants — perfect for brunch, dinner, and after-work vibes.

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Washington DC

Three stories of elevated dining define Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley – Washington D.C., located at 1300 I Street NW. Enjoy premium southern dishes, crispy fried chicken, and handcrafted cocktails in a modern, sophisticated space. Ideal for brunch, dinner, and nightlife in the nation’s capital — where luxury soul food meets signature D.C. energy.

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Charlotte

In Uptown Charlotte at 210 E Trade St., steps from the action at Queen City Quarter and the pulse of the city’s live-music scene, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley – Charlotte delivers modern soul-food flair in the heart of the Queen City. Enjoy signature fried chicken, shrimp & grits, and handcrafted cocktails across two floors of elegant dining. Ideal for brunch, dinner, or celebrations, Charlotte’s newest soul food destination offers style, flavor, and the signature “Welcome Home” experience.

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atlanta ga

In Atlanta’s Perimeter Mall hub, just minutes from the modern lounges of Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley – Atlanta invites you to indulge in elevated Southern comfort dining with style and energy. Enjoy crispy fried chicken, lamb chops, and southern classics in a vibrant dining room with a full bar and private Asset Lounge. Perfect for brunch, dinner, and private events in Dunwoody’s favorite upscale restaurant.

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philadelphia pa

Now open next to the Cambria Hotel at 225 S Broad St., just a stroll from the famed Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley – Philadelphia invites you into a luxurious 7,200-sq-ft dining experience in the heart of Center City. Perfect for brunch, dinner, and special occasions in Philadelphia’s newest upscale restaurant.

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Southern Comfort

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Dining with season creativity

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At Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, experience why we’re known as one of the best soul food restaurants in America. Our restaurant brings a modern twist to classic Southern dishes—from crispy fried chicken and shrimp & grits to chicken & waffles and signature lamb chops. Enjoy weekend brunch favorites and choose from over 16 handcrafted specialty cocktails, all designed to deliver an unforgettable upscale dining experience.

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Private events

Host your private events at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley in our stylish Asset Lounge, a modern event space that seats up to 36 guests. Perfect for birthday celebrations, corporate dinners, and upscale gatherings.

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