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    The Kennedy

    3.7 (95 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE KENNEDY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Wine
    Jennifer E.

    I recently attended a private event at this location. The space is beautiful. The staff seemed to be ok even though they seemed a bit overwhelmed with the event. The food was fine. We had no say in what we were eating as it was a prearranged menu. The best thing we had were the lamb chops. The space was the highlight and I would love to hold an event in the space.

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    Madisyn F.

    The ambiance at The Kennedy is absolutely beautiful and really sets the mood for a great meal. I had the steak and eggs for breakfast and it was delicious. Everything could have used just a touch more salt but overall it was very satisfying. The $1 mimosas were a bit of a mixed experience. At first they came very heavy on the juice with hardly any champagne which made them overly sweet. It seemed like our server might have been new and did not mention that the champagne and juice could be served separately. Thankfully another staff member checked on us and corrected it and I really appreciated that attention. Overall a wonderful spot for breakfast with great food and ambiance. Just be mindful to ask how you want your mimosa!

    McKenzie B.

    We came to The Kennedy for a girlfriend's birthday brunch. We had a fabulous time, the food was good, service was excellent and the ambiance is definitely very cute/girly/fun! We drank everything from lychee martinis, Hugo spritz, champagne and espresso martinis and the drinks we all loved! We ordered multiple mozzarella sticks and also tried the pancakes and berries as well as the banana French toast! It was a lot of food but all very flavorful! I would go back to try other menu items or their dinner. For my meal I had the Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict and the crab cakes had a lot of crab! The other girls ordered the Hangover Burger, Steak and Eggs and the Chilaquiles but had no complaints about their food. They brought the birthday girl a little dessert with a sparkler and we had a lovely time!

    Tiffany J.

    I came at 8:30 on a Saturday, there was a pianist, and that was really great. By 9:30, it turned into a night club vibe, and the waiters are hard to track down. Food was a long wait, drinks were a long wait. The tacos (appetizer) were ok, not much meat. I ordered the ribeye platter, and the taste was so-so. The sauce was amazing, I ended up chewing some peppercorns (or something??) and that was not pleasant. The drinks were good, relatively weak. Ambience- great. Food- meh. Drinks- meh.

    Menu
    Aaron A.

    Great atmosphere for brunch with a live DJ who was awesome! The food was ok, little underwhelming with limited options, the service was very slow and we had to ask multiple times for refills, additional condiments etc. Would go back but would try out the bar instead and just go for the live DJ and drinks

    Soprano Negroni
    Nikki N.

    I'm in the middle of my dining experience & so far so good. I ordered the "soprano Negroni" it was delightful. The waygu tartar was amazing. 1st time with waygu & its was so fresh topped with a quail egg. The server was very nice. We chitchat about different things, mainly places we'd like to visit. The staff was very nice & accommodating. I'm waiting for the pianist. There's a live music set scheduled. If he isn't here in the next 5 minutes I'll get up & start singing myself. Anywho, I'll be back to tell yall about the lamb chops.

    Dolly O.

    Visited for a reverse happy hour, and had a great evening! Love that they have a large cocktail selection for their HH. It's also super cute inside, great for date night or girls' outing. Service was okay -- the waiter was friendly, just a bit inattentive and slow to get to my table.

    Cookies
    Alexcia P.

    I have been here twice, once on Easter for brunch in a booth and once on a Saturday night for dinner and drinks at their bar. I want to start off by saying I hope the owner or manager reviews these because I cannot stress enough how amazing Thazerein S. (Bartender) was. I honestly think he is the best server/bartender I have ever ever ever come across. I tried calling to leave a compliment after the fact but couldn't reach anyone. Anyway, the steak and eggs are the only thing I have tried from there that I wouldn't recommend. Everything else has been absolutely phenomenal. The burrata ice cream is everything, the drinks are amazing, the food is good. For brunch there was a dj and for the dinner there was a live singer who also was a pianist, amazing vibes. The only reason this doesn't get a 5 star rating is because the pricing is a little much for what you get in my opinion- My pasta was $36-$38 which is just a lot for pasta that isn't authentic, the motzerella stick (singular) is $23-$24, just alittle cray to me; however I would recommend!

    From the street
    Jessica A.

    The Kennedy really is a nice place to have dinner. We dined on a Thursday night and there were not many people. We did have reservations however there was more than enough space for more customers. The Kennedy is valet parking only for the dinner hour but parking attendant stated that during the lunch hour some days it's self parking. When calling there is a $5 charge for valet before 3 and after 3 that charge is $10. The parking lot is very small. Major turn off is valet is right in front of the door so you're paying to valet and walk right up to the entrance. If you can find street parking and don't mind the walk that's an option as well. They do have a dress code here so if you're walking your dog and decide to dine, this is not the place for you. It's nicely decorated and put together, great ambiance and it was not too loud this night. Was able to have conversations without screaming across the table and the pianist most definitely kept us entertained while dining. He was very personable, came and introduced himself. Took requests and has an amazing voice. The restrooms were nice and clean. I liked that the stalls were individually roomed and the black toilets were a good addition to the uniqueness of the decor. On to the food and drinks. I ordered the Cucumber Hibiscus Smash. It was delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed how refreshing and crisp this drink was. It was made just right. For my entree, after seeing the bisque, I chose the Kennedy Caesar Salad with Shrimp added. I also chose to add a side of the Jalapeño Blue Cheese dressing as I wanted to try it. This choice was most definitely the best for me. I'd come here again just for this salad. I also was eyeing the lobster bisque as my entree however a few people ordered and it didn't give me bisque vibes. It was more on the broth side with no cream in sight. That's not bisque to me, however there are some that may see this differently. Others in my dinner party made note that the mashed potatoes were on the sweet side so I was glad that I didn't go with that. Also important to note, don't come expecting normal size portions. This is more on the tapas side of dining and the portions versus price would leave most wondering why they are still hungry after spending about a hundred bucks on dinner. Choose wisely. I opted out of dessert as I was full from the salad I inhaled. Yes that salad was filling. Others opted out of dessert due to price. Our waitress Jackie was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Gave great advice on dishes to order and suggestions of changes that could be done. It's important to note, that there is a card acceptance fee charge for each guest(even if all on one check), auto gratuity(normal for our size party), they can only split the check per party three times, and they are a 21 and up restaurant. We opted to have one check. It was just easier for a part of 8. All in all, we had a great dining experience as we should for the amount of money spent.

    Libations
    Akela L.

    Popped into The Kennedy on a Sunday afternoon. We had eaten earlier so the plan was to have a cocktail for sure and possibly a light bite. Brunch was still being served, we shared the Chilaquiles which were surprisingly delicious (they were like an upscale plate of nachos). Our cocktails did not disappoint and the Dj mixed with vibe of restaurant was a great start to Sunday Funday!

    Jose L.

    Met with friends for a little bit. In that short time I found: Parking is available with valet for $10 or on the streets (good luck). The entry is very minimalist yet classy looking, looking in the lights are dim and intimate. The music for this night was EDM, DJ Emilio kept the party going and I enjoyed every bit and in addition to the music, they had a portrait of my man, James Dean, it's then I knew I might have found another favorite cocktail bar. (Will need to return to fully determine that) I opted for the Aviation, a gin based cocktail. It was strong with a bite. Not necesssarily anything special about it as I've had at different places in the past. But they do have a vast variety to choose from but I wasn't trying to drink much as I had to drive. I did see they had a full martini menu and I will need to return to try them. The Kennedy is a mix of class, elegance and modern in a bar/restaurant environment. Dress code is enforced, so please don't show up in your shorts and flip flops.

    Courtnie L.

    Valet is available for $10. Got seated quickly. The decor is very nice. It had a nice and chill ambiance. Live music was really good and added to the vibe. Our waiter was very nice, informative, and helpful. The food came out very fast. We guessed it was most likely because they have a 2hour limit on tables. Everything we got to eat was really good. They drinks weren't very strong but they were good.

    Wagyu burger & fries
    Ifoma O.

    Came with my girls for a Galentine's dinner last week and we had a good time! It's def giving dress cute for nice date night vibes. Their menu had plenty of drink and food options. I got a spicy cucumber margarita (not pictured) that really hit the spot and had a spicy kick with each sip. I originally ordered the short ribs but they ran out so opted for the wagyu burger & fries which did not disappoint! The burger melted in my mouth and was so flavorful. I guess the trick to get the short ribs is to get there earlier and likely on a less busy day. The food took awhile to come out but our waiter was so apologetic and gracious. A con of this place is that it's valet only ($10 fee) and the valet/car pick up area is super tight and congested. So be prepared

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    Food was amazing, DJ was serving the jams vibes were immaculate overall recommend if you don't mind spending a dime or two iykyk. $$$

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