Kitchen + Kocktails
✨ Vibe
This high-energy downtown destination blends upscale Southern elegance with a vibrant, "Instagrammable" social scene featuring floral walls and live musical performances.🍸 Best For
Celebratory group dinners, birthday bashes, sophisticated date nights, and enjoying showstopping cocktails with a soul food twist.🔥 Highlights
- Decadent Southern Fare: The menu features elevated comfort classics like Mississippi Catfish + Grits, Kajun Stuffed Salmon, and lobster-topped shrimp and grits, all served in generous, flavor-packed portions.
- Showstopping Cocktails: Sip on legendary drinks like the Peach D’usse Frose served in full bottles or the tableside-lit TRUE Flame, with an extensive list highlighting premium Black-owned spirit brands.
- The Supper Club Experience: Beyond the stunning main dining room, guests can head downstairs to enjoy a live band, creating a seamless transition from a world-class meal to a lively night out.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Reservations are highly recommended for this popular downtown hotspot, as it frequently hits capacity during weekends and special city events.
- Expect professional, attentive service from a knowledgeable staff dedicated to making every first-time visit feel like a special occasion.
📰 In the News
Discover Kevin Kelley's Kitchen + Kocktails in D.C. - Southern Comfort
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley offers an upscale Southern comfort food experience in downtown Washington D.C., featuring signature dishes like fried chicken and Jamaican jerk lamb chops. The restaurant boasts an 'Instagrammable' atmosphere with floral walls and unique cocktails, such as the tableside-lit TRUE Flame and frozen piña coladas served in whole pineapples.
Decadent Southern restaurant Kitchen + Kocktails opens in D.C.
Kitchen + Kocktails is an upscale Southern restaurant in downtown D.C. featuring a social media-ready menu with decadent dishes like shrimp and grits topped with fried lobster tail. The venue offers a photo-ready atmosphere with floral displays and an extensive cocktail list highlighting spirit labels from Black-owned brands.
Recent Reviews from Google
My waitress, Amber, was absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish, she was kind, knowledgeable, and effortlessly professional. She made my very first visit to this establishment soooo enjoyable. Her...
Found this spot while taking a few moments with another mom on a school 8th grade DC trip. The vibe amazing! Welcoming and attentive from the time we walked in to the time we left. The food was...
My sister and I had the pleasure of dining at Kitchen + Kocktails for the 1st time and it exceeded any expectation we had. Our server, Daryle, was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and everything he...
Had an incredible night at Kitchen + Kocktails and I'm still thinking about this meal! The atmosphere was elevated by the music and the design of the place was unique, every single dish exceeded...
This was a popular spot during the #Detroit takeover D.C. weekend and it filled up very fast! Norie was our server and she accommodated us as best she could. Our food came out within good timing we...
