We came for a friends birthday and had such a great time. Zeki was an amazing and hilarious waiter. We definitely would recommend it!

I'm a financial and ops analyst for a restaurant group. I saw reviews and wanted to understand more about the service issue here, as it is beautiful and has a lot of potential. Main issue: they run with one service bartender in the back. It took 25 minutes between rounds, the odd thing is that they had 4 bartenders on in the front, yet only made drinks for the bar. Sincere Recommendation: to save on labor and communication with servers and their tables: move service bartender to main bar. Run with 3. Have one main service bartender and the other two can help with the drink orders pumping out from the tables. It made zero sense to me with having the bartender so far removed. Anyhow, it was a lovely joint and the food was good! Just really need to focus on the timing on drinks, it put a terrible taste in all 6 of our mouths. read more

The Kennedy - Piano Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very cute atmosphere. We sat outside and had brunch. Food was fantastic. Definitely recommend read more

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I came here January 2nd surprisingly it was a slow night but that's what I preferred. We started off at the bar with a couple cocktails until moving to the table. Service was great. Employees were all well groomed and dressed nice. The ambiance was great. The restaurant feels classy and chic. The food was great however I felt the portions could be bigger. A cute date spot and good for groups read more

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Service is impeccable. We were there at four, right when they open. Bar/restaurant empty except for a couple on the patio. Love the decor at this place, it's a great place for drinks. The pianist is great, excellent conversations with him too. The truffle fries are great, deviled eggs have just the right amount of prosciutto. But let's talk about the $27 mozzarella bar/stick. Yes, it's just one. The crème friache is delicious, topped with caviar and makes a nice salty combination. Would I order it again? No. The drinks, are fabulous and they can make a few mocktails. Good spot for after work drinks. read more

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We were the only ones in the restaurant yet it still took 37 minutes to get food. We ordered three salads and the club sandwich, shouldn't take that long. Additionally the waitress was extremely unmotivated and left us unattended without water the entire meal; had to ask twice. They also forgot to refill the lemonade. Food was mid and overpriced, two of us got the goddess salad and got sick. Will never come back. read more

Been here on 2 separate occasions and enjoyed both times. I wish there would have been live music when I visited though. The ambiance is stunning. Parking is valet only ($10). I have enjoyed their lamb chops, lobster bisque accompanied by a mini-sandwich, mozzarella sticks the most. Their steaks are more mediocre. I felt the dishes came out too quickly both times and were not timed appropriately. There are several misspellings on the menu. Martinis are on point here! The service was friendly and competent. read more

Beautiful restaurant with extensive and creative cocktail menu. The natural light in the dining and bar area is perfect for a nice happy hour, then the ambiance shifts for a more romantic dinner vibe. The service is kind, helpful, and attentive. The food is good. We stuck to the happy hour menu during our visit, which is a short list of options. Nothing that wowed us, but the cookies for the table are a great option to end the night. The cucumber drinks were our favorites. read more

Trying to be more than they are. Looks great, inexperienced weak manager Taz. Owner would do well with making a change... quickly I will never take friends , family or recommend to clients.. too bad. I can only assume they have massive staff turnover.... read more

The place is beautiful and has potential BUT the NYE experience was terrible. $75 per person for nothing. No champagne toast or hors d'oeuvres. At midnight, the DJ attempted to do a countdown, but never could get his microphone to work. There was a very unorganized countdown with a very poor New Year's Eve presentation. Definitely not exciting. I think they had a good idea they just did not know how to organize or carry it out , which is pretty pathetic for a restaurant or a club like this. read more

The Kennedy opened up a week ago & I immediately made a reservation to give it a try! We ordered the Mozzarella Stick as an appetizer & wagyu smash burgers for our entree & it was amazing! Drinks were probably the best drinks we've ever ordered at a bar. The ambiance was spot on, even had a DJ playing music to match the tone of the night. The only improvement I would wish to see is their operations. I had made a reservation days ahead on open table & specifically requested an indoor table. The moment we arrived, a table wasn't ready & initially they were going to seat us outside because they were "booked". After bringing it to the manager's attention & waiting a few minutes, luckily a table opened up for us. The staff was very nice & courteous, but for the price point, I feel that there are other fine dining spots that execute better. That being said, I still had a great time and highly recommend coming here, especially if you just want to have drinks for a social gathering. I believe with more time, this spot will earn 5 star reviews! read more

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My first time at the Kennedy was for brunch. Food was good,however, when it came to dessert and coffee, we waited 20 for coffee. Not made. When it came to the bill, the waiter hovered and watched me until I put the tip in place. That is totally inappropriate The second time was last Sunday. The Kennedy offered coffee and pastries. At 11 am they had no pastries and only had soy milk out of the 5 milks they offered. If you wanted iced coffee they had quite a variety. It was 45 degrees. All I wanted was a black coffee and a croissan. Not on Sunday. Doesn't seem like they want to do it. If the Kennedy really wants to have coffee, be consistant with what you offer. Muffins and pastries. There is no place in this area that's walkable that offers a nice coffee service. read more

The Kennedy was amazing. The ambience, to the live music-Amanda and her piano accompaniment were amazing! To our amazing, knowledgeable and kindest waiter, Tomás (he was just awesome!!) and the food! Everything Tomás recommended was on point. The mango ember hit just right. The short ribs just fell off the fork with the mashed potatoes and the spinach- Just scrumptious. Their house made cookies with the Italian ice cream ( which name escapes me right now) was wonderful. This is a spot where you want to dress cute and have an amazing time with your special someone or a girls night or like us a dressy birthday dinner! We'll definitely be back! read more

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Pros: beautiful scenery, nice & cozy feel. Great atmosphere for a date night or for drinks with the girls. Drinks were 10/10! & excellent service by Will! Cons: only valet parking, food came out an hour after being seated, small menu, no sides on menu, VERY small portion of food. Honestly not worth the price. You will not get a full plate of pasta or steak with a side of mashed potatoes. Steak was over cooked as well, I asked for medium rare. I know this restaurant is new, but I would not recommend just yet. They have a few kinks to workout. Maybe in another 6 months to a year I'll give them another try! Overall I would rate my experience a 6/10. read more

To sum up, our brunch experience was a masterpiece... of disappointment. Let's start with the highlight: the cocktails. The dalgona espresso martini was a solid 10/10. Honestly, I'm convinced the bartender is the only one here who knows what they're doing. Now for the real show. Our food arrived colder than my ex's heart. My $20 burger was practically an ice sculpture -- completely inedible. I sent it back, and the replacement was, thankfully, lukewarm enough to pass for food. Progress, I guess. And then came the pièce de résistance: the "to-go" experience. My friend wanted to pack up her steak and eggs, and for a place charging $50-80 a head, you'd think they'd have, oh, I don't know, a box. But no. They proudly presented her meal wrapped in Saran Wrap. Steak and eggs, shrink-wrapped like leftovers from a sketchy family potluck. So, if you're looking for great cocktails, this is your spot. Just eat before you come. And bring your own Tupperware. read more

Taz was a wonderful server. Very attentive and courteous. Thank you! 10/10. My partner and I had a beautiful experience. We will be back again read more

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I visited the Kennedy for sunday brunch with three of my friends, there is no street parking available near by but they offer valet for $5. The place is absolutely beautiful, clean and decorated for Christmas and my drink, the lavender 75 was very good. Okay, i know at this point you're wondering whats up with the 2 star rating then? I ordered the steak and eggs, my steak medium and unfortunately it was super fatty, chewy, definitely not done at medium temperature so i didn't eat it. The eggs and potatoes were good so that held me up. Onto the main reason why I wouldn't go back...the unannounced charges. The server took my credit card and charged me without telling me the total, and as she charged she let me know that the gratuity was automatically included, $75 dollar tip on a $220 tab and that there was a credit card charge. When i inquired about it, after i paid, she said 30% was included and that it was on the website. Not on the website, not on the menu and not anywhere in the restaurant. Which by the way is illegal for a restaurant to not disclose fees. read more

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The restaurant is cute and my drink was really good. Honestly my chilaquiles were decent but I wouldn't order it again. Please be noted that you have to valet and there is a 35% gratuity charge. When we asked the waitress she stated that it is noted on the website of the charge and I looked everywhere and could not find it. In addition they also do a 3% credit card fee on your bill. I will not returning back to this restaurant to many hidden fees. read more

I've come to the Kennedy a few times but for this one I had coffee with a colleague/friend. Andreas was our server and he was amazing. He even let me try something different with the Matcha latte adding in banana milk, which was a great new twist. I would definitely suggest to come at different times depending on your vibe and mood. read more

Tried The Kennedy out for my birthday celebration. Atmosphere was great, loved the chairs we sat in; very comfy. Everything was overall amazing with the service we received, including our great server; Taz.Photos are not in order but I included all the appetizers, main course meals and drinks we tried. We loved it all! read more

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Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Food 6/10 Drinks 8/10 Vibe and music 10/10 In general, if you're looking for a place with a high quality of food and options, don't recommend this place! But if you're going to have fun and Chet chat with your family or friends and have some drinks and appetizers, highly recommend :) read more

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Had an amazing time celebrating a friend's birthday! Was very impressed with how well cooked the lobster was in both the lobster bisque and lobster spaghetti. My friends loved the burger and the wagyu tartare was pretty good too. Really enjoyed the cocktails as well, espresso martini was very delightful. Joe was our server and he added to the ambiance of our night - thanks for a great evening! read more

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I give it a 4! Here's why... Atmosphere: It's a modern lounge with old school decor & square footage outdoors as well, so this is clutch in late fall/winter/early spring. They also have live music on some nights! Food & Drinks: When the cocktail menu is more expansive than the food menu this is a sign "we're a lounge that serves food". This isn't bad, but when the food menu is limited, the margin for error is narrow, execution must be spot on, & consistency is key. *We had brunch here & the avocado toast was good, but the pancakes didn't deliver - they weren't fluffy and tasted like they came from some type of mix that just so happened to lack leavening. The service was good & I hope this continues as more customers come in! read more

Elevated fine dining with a nice piano player me my friends and I had an amazing time. read more

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I REALLY want this place to make it, and EXCEL. It has look, the location and the crowd. Management seems genuine but feels a bit inexperienced to be running such a high-end establishment. This is ALL meant to be supportive. I arrived to meet a friend on Wednesday evening at 7:30 and the music was SO LOUD it was impossible to hold a conversation without leaning into and nearly shouting to another person, including the servers. The crowd, a very well polished, mature, mostly inner city bunch, were all straining to hold a conversation. Management did not read the audience. The "vibe" was solid for a Friday or Saturday evening, after 10 but NOT on a Wednesday at 7:30. The menu looks nice and the food is reasonable but not exciting, mostly because it was not hot when delivered. One a scale of 1 to 10, the food was a 6. Okay but room for improvement. Again, if management reads the crowd, and ups the food game a bit, this place could be a home run. read more

Service needs major improvement. The aesthetic is great. Menu could use more options.

Food was delicious. Drinks were delicious! I will definitely be back. Perfect for date night or just a girls night! Love the ambiance

Ambience is amazing. Perfect for dinner,brunch, or date night! Today I ordered the lychee iced latte and will make this my go to spot for not only food but coffee! Service was also good and Andres always brings greats vibes! read more

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The drinks here are fabulous! We also loved our entrees, I'd get the burger over the steak with chimichurri sauce though. The cookies for dessert were the best part of this entire meal read more

The food and ambiance is absolutely amazing! They had a live piano. The drinks were amazing. My favorite dish was the lobster spaghetti

Really good drinks, went kinda late but beautiful place it's big really good organized and decoration is amazing. Fast service, very friendly and attentive read more

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Do not waste your time here. Looks great on the outside and its a beautiful decor but its also loud and the staff is very unprofessional. Servers taking shots at the bar with the owner is unacceptable and is just a bad look on a new restaurant. The food portions were laughable at best. read more

Beautiful atmosphere with an amazing terrace view! Drinks were amazing & the bartenders were so sweet and attentive. I am dying to come back for brunch and order the chocolate chip cookies! read more

Highly overpriced and mediocre service. Went in during happy hour. Not many people present. Took bartender 8 minutes to say hello when we were sitting at the bar. She didn't know what was on happy hour menu. read more

The Kennedy is an absolute delight!The staff is warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Our server went above and beyond, explaining each dish with enthusiasm and offering excellent recommendations. I would highly recommend this place for days night or night out with your girls read more

The Kennedy - Piano Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food, service and ambiance. Attended a friend's birthday party there. Our waitress was very helpful and nice. Even the valet attendants were friendly with great attitudes. Cozy, intimate lighting inside. Upscale, elegant décor. Loved the long, comfy, red velvet couches. Will be returning soon. read more

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Went here for New Years. Bottle service was great. They always checked on us and made sure we were doing well. Great upscale bar.

The place is amazing. The service is the best! Food was great.. And this became my favorite restaurant!!!

Tried The Kennedy for 1st time. Reservation at 6:30p for dinner. Service and staff were excellent. Entrees very good but Deviled Egg appetizer was not great and needs work. Piano player was too loud for dinner time and request to lower volume was ignored. Website states for a page a professional dress code after 6p but let in a guy in shorts and a golf shirt with tennis style shoes at 7p - these are ownership and manager issues read more

Went here late night for a few drinks, had that millionaire cocktail and it was pretty good. Definitely a good chill spot.