I wandered in not expecting much, but my experience here ended up much better than I thought. I went with their August prix fixe and went with their Truffle Deviled Eggs, Crispy Sweet & Sour Shrimp, and Key Lime Tart. The deviled eggs make good comfort food and was satisfying. This version doesn't have much of a kick, but it's very creamy and you can definitely taste the truffle oil. The homemade potato chips also add to the texture and salt between bites. The shrimp dish was fun with a light and crispy batter, well-seasoned and drizzled with sweet chili sauce. The cool ranch surprisingly added to the shrimp and enhanced the chili sauce rather than overwhelming it. The made-in-house fries were far better than expected. I was somewhat expecting dense, oily, boring fries, but these were very crisp and somehow didn't feel too greasy as far as fries goes. Almost seemed like an injustice for it to be served with ketchup as it was too good for it. Lastly, the tart was a great way to end the meal without it being too much. Loved the crust. The tart shell tasted really good and went well with the filling, which had a lighter consistency than pudding. Fruits tasted like they were on season, even though it should be a bit too late for strawberries. I'm also a sucker for meringue. I'll have to come back to see if it wasn't a fluke, but there were a lot of dishes here that looked good. Maybe even swing by for happy hour, we'll see. Definitely a nice spot to visit in this neighborhood. read more

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Came here with a friend for Happy Hour and it was a good time! It was pretty empty when we got here around 4 but got pretty packed after ~5:30. We ordered the following: - Mama Pauly's Meatballs - Buttermilk Popcorn Chicken Bites - White Truffle Devil Eggs - Single Cheeseburger Separate from the Happy Hour Menu: - KP's Wicked Wings (BBQ Flavor) - Crispy Sweet n/ Sour Shrimp Out of everything we ordered from the happy hour menu, I would personally recommend the meatballs, truffle devil eggs, and cheeseburger. The meatballs and tomato sauce were both solid and I loved the toasted bread on the side. As for the truffle deviled eggs, that's something you don't see often on the menu! The truffle flavor/aroma was solid and the fresh chips on top were nice. The cheeseburger was pretty good and I enjoyed all the veggies that came with! Aside from that, the restaurant had a neat interior/decorations and good service! read more

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Chipotle Pimento Cheese Dip (5/5): excellent, had to take home the little I had left to eat w/ some pita chips Grilled Salmon Plate (5/5): The salmon dish was different than other places, serviced w/ chimichurri. The chimichurri wasn't overpowering. I often make salmon at home & order it more often than any other dish in restaurants & this is my new favorite. Papa Fred's Pork Chop (5/5): This is another dish that I like to make at home & often order in restaurants. I like mine better, but this is really good. The apricot glaze is nice. The red cabbage was different, but excellent. I never thought of red cabbage to go w/ pork chops Kids Menu Chicken Tenders (3/5): This was a little dry. Service (5/5): staff was super attentive Ambiance (4/5): read more

I visited this establishment during their happy hour as I wanted to taste some of their appetizers. I went in excited and optimistic. I was greeted and well served so shout out to their staff members who were very pleasant. I received phenomenal service where everything was brought to me in a fashionably and timely manner. It was a very soothing experience in the music selection was wonderful as well. I overly enjoyed listening to the tunes while I ate. I would've loved to have sat outside, but it was cold that day. Nonetheless, the only reason for a four star was because I wasn't really WOW'd by the food. The deviled eggs were OK, but I felt as if they had a tougher texture. Along with the chips being a little bit overly greased (quite a bit of oil was still sitting in top of them). The meatball was just OK as well. Now I will say the wine was refreshing! I just wasn't really amazed by the food quality. I would still return to try some of their wines. read more

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Cute neighborhood restaurant! We came for Sunday brunch and had no trouble getting seated right away, although it definitely started filling up as we were leaving. The deviled eggs were amazing, and the fried chicken fried rice was such a fun and unique option. They also have lots of specials throughout the week, which I love. I'll definitely be back to try dinner because the menu looked so good! read more

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Food tasted fresh. Really loved the crab cake. You get one crab cake to share as an appetizer; I would have preferred two. We had the Sunday Brunch Fried Chicken meal. The chicken had good flavor, but the veggies were just alright- had to add my own butter, salt, & pepper. My cherry- vanilla lemonade was watered down and I could taste cherry or vanilla, so it was added just for color. Biscuits were really good! All in all, I would give them another try due to great customer service! read more

Had a lovely lunch with a friend here while I was in Houston! It is known for their locally sourced comfort foods and was delicious and fresh. We got the hot chicken sandwich, pimento cheese appetizer and their soup/salad! Service was quick and friendly and the environment felt perfect for a friend lunch date! read more

We just felt lucky to find a place that had availability on a late Sunday morning... Turns out that breakfast here was amazing! This place obviously is full service and full menu, and that they have a good selection of wines and all of the food looks very interesting be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner. But we found the breakfast to be very tasty very well-made, with crispy, meaty, bacon, and perfectly made eggs. The homemade biscuits were fantastic! My son had the chicken and biscuit plate with a hot honey that he absolutely loved. Great place! read more

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Wow. Came back again the last weekend of Houston Rodeo and the food and service was over the top! Definitely on my regular rotation when in Houston! read more

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We really enjoyed the food except that I had to send mine back because it wasn't very hot. The problem is the noise level. Very noisy with throbbing music in the background. We won't be back. read more

Great food! Excellent service. Free parking. We love to be welcomed and appreciated. KP's Kitchen always delivers! read more

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You know? I've been a fan and champion of Kerry Pauley and his KP's Kitchen, like, forever. It's one of those places where I could order anything on the menu and be happy. He has two locations now and I typically go to the Katy Freeway one. I love to cook at home and really haven't gotten used to dining out, when not checking out some new international restaurant. When I go out, my default is cuisine from another country. But over the years, when not trying something amazingly Asian along Bellaire Blvd., I / we have defaulted to KP's 'cause we know we'll leave with smiles on our faces. Kerry does a lot of good things for the community. He is a good guy. And he is very creative, coming up with one off weekly specials that are always tempting. read more

KP’s Kitchen - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've tried to come here several times, so I'm glad I finally made it. We started with the fried artichokes which were absolutely delightful. Meaty artichokes with a rich Dijon sauce: 10/10. I went with the crab Benedict. The first round rendered overly poached eggs and a cold plate. The staff was quick to resolve the issue and the brought a new order up quickly. Other remarks from the party: the cherry vanilla lemonade didn't work as the flavors competed and none won out. The hot chicken biscuit was excellent. The quiche was "okay". The music was at the right volume so we were able to carry on a conversation without competing with the noise. read more

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KP's Kitchen has been on my list for a while now. One of my friend's lives nearby and says it's one of his favorite places. I went with my coworkers, and everyone enjoyed their food. We ordered truffle deviled eggs, which were served with homemade chips. It was good but kind of pricy at $17. Our server was "fabulous" and did a great job. The portions were huge for the sandwiches and looked amazing. I ordered the grilled salmon plate and the veggies were delicious, especially the carrots. We shared 3 different desserts but all agreed that it wasn't as good as the entrees. It's a cute cozy neighborhood spot and perfect if you are looking for a farm to table like American dining experience. They offer a pretty good happy hour menu too. read more

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While it's a very nice place and they are trying to be more than they are the food just misses. The quiche wasn't quite good enough and served with a side salad for too much $$. Beef sandwich was good but again just not that good. Just sorta fell flat overall. read more

My friend chose this place for her birthday and we both really liked it. We both ordered the buttermilk fried chicken platter and it was really good, we also ordered a side of crispy cauliflower and that was pretty tasty. Iced tea was delicious and side note, the honey mustard was top notch. My friend does not like ranch dressing and she really liked theirs. We plan on going back. Cute restaurant and customer service was amazing, very friendly and helpful. read more

KP’s Kitchen - Chicken tender platter and the crispy cauliflower - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Why 4 stars? Because everything we tried was perfectly enjoyable. --- --- --- Every time I've gone to the Houston Improv, I've been tempted to grab dinner at KP's, as it's only a few minutes down the road and I've had it bookmarked forever. While normally I lean on Jando S to take me somewhere much more exotic, he said he was in the mood for some good ol murican food. Score one for the non-practicing Ashkenazis. I would label mostly everything we ordered to be fit right into the 4-star range: solidly good - nothing mind blowing, but nothing disappointing. The two exceptions would be: the prosciutto, burrata and melon - it had quite a nice explosion of flavors. 5-stars. My least favorite was the strawberry shortcake, as it was a bit dry, and would not be something I'd need to order again. 2.5-stars. I don't even really like deviled eggs, but I enjoyed a couple bites of the truffled deviled eggs. 4-stars. The spinach artichoke dip and the burger were both the "OK hand sign" emoji. You'd never be mad about eating these on a regular basis. And the truffle fries were not too truffley, which I enjoyed because sometimes the truffle can be a bit overwhelming. The service was also excellent - we never went more than a few minutes without someone checking on us. I'll be rooting for KP's, as these seem to be some nice people who are trying to do the really hard thing of operating a small business! read more

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Food here was fantastic! Wanted to try something new and this place did not disappoint. Comfort food at its finest. Eggs cooked to perfection and the biscuits are delicious The seasoned potatoes were so good and the portions are generous. The service was excellent with a friendly staff in the owners were on site and they were awesome. The decor was really nice. Made you feel welcome and it was open with great lighting. This place is a Must try read more

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Loved this place! We came for an impromptu weeknight date night. The service was friendly and personal. The food and wine were excellent, and it was a great vibe! We'll be back! read more

Great little place, great decor and friendly staff. Food however was the winner! Everything we had was fantastic, lamb minestrone soup, Asian Salad, and Fried Artichoke. Amazing! Will definitely return to try other menu options that also sounded amazing! read more

I had the pleasure of visiting KP's when it first opened back in 2021 at the Town & Country Village location. I loved the cozy, welcoming vibe and solid food--it quickly became a local favorite. Since then, they've moved to a new spot right of Katy Freeway, and I recently got the chance to check out the updated location. I'm happy to say it's just as good--if not better! The service is still top-notch: warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell they care about their customers and take pride in what they do. As for the food, it's hard to pick a favorite. I would order everything again. The burger, hot chicken sandwich, brussels sprouts, crabcake and cauliflower are all some of my favorite things. read more

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Came to KP's for their happy hour and their voting sticker special! Until November 5th they will give you a free appetizer with your voter sticker! We chose the spinach dip which is always amazing and uniquely served with house made potato chips! I ordered the KP burger and fries from their happy hour menu and absolutely enjoyed it! Great ambiance and super quick service! This is also not my first time at KPs often frequent for a work lunch or quick stop in, always good bites and service read more

KP’s Kitchen - Spinach Artichoke Dip - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Such a hidden gem! Food was great! Service was great! Wine was great! Bread pudding was bomb! Best I've had in a while!

First time here. The food is great. Everything is scratch made, and full of care and flavor. The crispy cauliflower is an absolute must. The roast chicken is marinated overnight and it shows! Moist and tender. The Cobb salad was fantastic. The Friday night crew provided great, friendly, and prompt service. The decor is eclectic and fun, with large windows, high ceilings, and interesting artwork on the walls. Local restaurant (not corporate), AND they are charitable to the community, so I am happy to support them. Add free, self parking to the mix, and it was a wonderful evening. Not very far from IKEA, so a great place to come after a hard day of shopping. read more

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Food and service is impeccable. It was our first time here and everything we ordered was amazing. Ashlynn (our server) was super friendly, one of the better customer service I've had in a long time and the owner KP was very hands on walking around, making sure we were fine which I thought was a nice touch. I kept thinking why isn't this restaurant talked about enough because the food was 10/10. Faculty and restrooms were clean, vibes were right. Overall food and service was fantastic, doesn't get any better than that! read more

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Last Saturday evening my girl friend and I went to KP's Kitchen for the first time. It was fantastic. The food is creative and delicious . The service is impeccable. They have a creative cocktailo list and a well stocked bar . And yet ,it is a very family friendly spot . It's like a traditional American food cafe' with a gourmet twist . The spinach artichoke dip wqas the best ever tasted . The fish and chips and plank salmon were perfectly rendered. This is our favorite place to go now. Very nice music comes from the sound system . The prices are very reasonable. Give it a try . You,ll be glad you did . read more

After reading the reviews on Yelp I couldn't WAIT to try the Brussels sprouts here. And they were amazing! Definite definite must try. We also decided to try the cantaloupe prosciutto appetizer. While the flavors were a fun combination on the palate, the menu mentioned sugar rush cantaloupe. They must have run out because we received regular cantaloupe. I know the difference well. So I would have loved to have had the real thing as I think it would have given a stronger kick to the mix. The ribs fell off the bone and were perfectly seasoned. The Cole slaw side was a nice cool refreshing addition but it needed salt and pepper. I replaced the fries with a side salad which was your basic dinner salad. Oh but the cheeseburger!? So yum yum yum. With the side of truffle fries which was a nice change up, I'd go back just for the burger. The key lime dessert was runny and too tart with a tough premade circle crust not a slice of pie. Not good. Service was awesome. We felt well taken care of by our attentive waitress. They have weekly specials like happy hour till close on Wednesdays and kids eat free with adult purchase on weekends, multiple visits are even more attractive. read more

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This place has an excellent burger. I don't know how to explain it, it's just delicious. The fries on the other hand are rather average. I decided to just kind of overlook that because everything else was so good. I was meeting up with a group of friends. And we all seem to arrive at different times. Two of us were sitting there waiting and chit-chatting and finally ordered. They asked if it was our first time and we said it was. Next thing we know they're bringing us an order of their brussel sprouts. These things are pretty awesome. The service was wonderful. We sat outside as it was one of those few days in Houston where the weather just works out magically for that. Overtime, our other friends showed up. Everyone enjoyed the food. Next time I would just like the burger with a side of brussel sprouts and skip the fries. I wonder if that's an option? read more

KP’s Kitchen - Burger and fries - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I was in the area meeting a friend and after we wanted to find a new place with decent prices for dinner. This place looked great and offered wine which was what I wanted. Among entering we were greeted and seated quickly. The place is smaller than I would have thought but cute and anyone could come here families, girls night out, or date night. I wanted a glass of wine but ended up ordering the spicy margarita and my friend ordered a cocktail as well. I will say this place is not the place to order a cocktail instead I would suggest ordering wine. My margarita was not spicy and tasted like juice. The homemade chips were cooked to perfection and my hot honey chicken sandwich had a great balance of hot, crispy, and juicy. My friend loved her burger and fries as well. I plan to go back but I will be ordering a glass of wine. Oh the service was wonderful. read more

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KP has a passion for food and amazing service! From starters to desserts everything we tried was smashing. Friendly atmosphere & you can tell his staff loves their jobs! Love KP's!! Can't wait to try the Bellaire location. Thats where my husband and I grew up and know KP's is a perfect fit for the community. read more

You won't be disappointed!!!! Whether you are in the mood for the BEST truffle fries and Caesar salad or a super yummy burger or amazing grilled fish or flavorful fried chicken...Kerry Pauley has you covered!!! Have a special request? No problem!!! Fantastic wine specials and huge menu selection that is always HOT and fresh!!! read more

Food (fish and chips, salmon, crab cake We're all good. Wine was good quality and reasonably priced. Service was efficient and professional. Overall better than expectations and showing its previous experiences and maturity in now becoming a dependable venue. Ambiance is fine for its marketplace. read more

Food, service and ambiance was all good. No liquor license (no mixed drinks) but the wine selection made everyone happy. The ribs were fall off the bone good. I took all of the bones out easily before eating. Wow! We will be back. read more

My coworker selected this spot for a group lunch. Some of us from our downtown office were meeting with folks from our 290 location and he thought this may be a good midpoint. The staff at KP's was awesome and readily able to accommodate our group of eight diners for lunch. Didn't try any apps, we went straight to the main courses. Couple of us ordered the Buttermilk Chicken tenders which was accompanied by fries. Fries were just ok. The chicken had a crispy exterior and was juicy on the inside, but could have stood to have more seasoning added. The accompanying sauce on the side enhanced the flavor but shouldn't have been necessary to use. Three of us ordered the key lime tart for dessert. Key lime pie is one of my favorite desserts so ordering this is was a no-brainer. KP's version of key lime tart is absolutely beautiful to look at as seen in the pic I attached to this review. The COO in our group remarked that the crust was a bit thick and I'll have to agree with him. However, the expected tartness of key lime was present and the flavor wasn't bad at all. Not sure we'd add this to the regular rotation of lunch spots but wanted to again give kudos to the staff on duty that day. We walked in, informed them we had a large group en route and they made it work. They ensured that we were all taken care of. All eight of us received our meals simultaneously with no inaccuracies. Also wanted to add that at no point was anyone's water glass empty, which is one item I pay attention to while dining out. read more

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Ordered takeout middle of the week during Christmas break. Food was ready quickly. Everything was warm and delicious. The staff is always very friendly and pleasant. read more

Excellent, attentive service. We enjoyed the burrata, fried cauliflower and a salad with chicken tenders. Salad dressing was fresh and tasty. read more

Kerry cares so much about the customer experience. We love this neighborhood place for business or personal meetings. The food is delicious too! read more

This was my second time coming here. The first time I was very impressed with their ribs and fries. The second time I ordered the fish baked in paper. Immediately when the plate was set down from the server, I could smell that fishy funk and knew it wasn't fresh. The haddock was rubbery and lacked flavor. This tasted like an old fish they found in the freezer. Also the meatballs were a bit rubbery. Service was lacking as they never came to refill drinks unless we explicitly asked. Nor did the server provide clean plates / silverware between appetizers and mains. I am changing my rating from 5 to 2 stars. The ribs, buttermilk chicken tenders and fries were very good. read more

5 stars for customer service! 5 stars for "seconds please" taste! 5 stars for an incredible atmosphere! So I recently purchased my home very nearby this restaurant. I had lived in 59 kirby area prior for the past seven years and missed the plethora of incredible food options available in inner city life. Admittedly, this caused me to have to do a lot of research for restaurants near my house when I first moved to the area a couple years ago. Obviously there arent as numerous options and adjusting to my mortgage and my amazing kitchen I decided to save and hit up safe bets when it came to eating out because I have a picky palate. I always had this place on my list and with the flood earlier in the year I was starving and going to give this place a try. As an Air Force veteran I pay attention to altruism. I am literally drawn to it and unfortunately wasnt able to eat here that day because the owner was having a meeting about donating to the families who were victims of the flood. I know this because I talked to him and he was having a meeting with his staff about it. I always left a mental note to go back because I was too hungry that day I couldnt wait an hour. Long story short I tried this place earlier in the week and it knocked my socks off. I ordered a burger carry out cause I just finished my worked out and this nice lady brought my food to my car. And patiently waited even though I had a little difficulty finding the front entrance. My secret gauge for how good or bad a restaurant is, is how good or bad their burgers are. I have been on cruise ships and nice restaurants all over the world, and this place has the best bacon cheeseburger I have ever had in my life! I was born and raised in the U S Virgin Islands and have had some comparable awesome burgers at the bougie places the billionaires go so trust me please. I wont be eating them regularly because I meal prep and have to get back in form lol but when I want a good burger I am coming here. O and another thing I literally was going to write my review the first order but they gave me a complimentary dessert last night just for being nice on the phone. Im seriously debating about posting this review because I dont want them to become too popular so I can keep them for myself but if this means more business for them then I am hoping they grow so they are around for when my kid is born and I can take him here after a soccer game. KP please do not change a thing! read more

Wonderful little neighborhood spot! Very attentive service, good food--perfect for a casual brunch, lunch, or dinner! The owner visits with patrons and everything we had was very fresh. Great wines, too! read more