I went to The Kennedy on a Thursday evening for my cousin's birthday dinner. Got there around 7:30pm, valeted the car and walked in. The valet was a bit hectic, so it was hard to make my way in. As soon as I got in, I spotted my cousin setting up the table. We were seated at the back of the restaurant at a table for about 15 people. The restaurant has a nice aesthetic but it was smaller than what I expected. There was also a corporate happy hour happening at the same time so it made the space feel small. Nonetheless, we were in the back so plenty of space for us. Nothing on menu screamed out to me, and because the rest of our party got there so late, the waiter only started taking orders at 9pm. I wasn't hungry anymore so I didn't order and can't speak on the food. I did get a great mocktail but charging $15 for basically juice is insanity. I'll be back to actually try the food and experience happy hour! read more

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Bar only: slow service, expensive drinks, and charge 20% service fee on all tabs. But the place is BEAUTIFUL!! We didn't get food, so again, the review is for the bar. read more

I originally came to check out a coffee shop that used to be inside, but it's no longer there. I decided to stay anyway and ended up getting an iced coffee and I'm so glad I did. I ordered the White House brûlée, and it was perfect not too sweet and not too bitter. The bartender was incredibly kind and accommodating, even though I arrived before they officially opened, which I really appreciated. I'll definitely be back to try their happy hour the prices are super reasonable. Also, this spot would be really cute for nighttime photos. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

The Kennedy - Soprano Negroni - Piano Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

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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! read more

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Tomas was wonderful! Very attentive and helpful at recommendations. The sea bass was my favorite thing we tried and the lychee martini was excellent. Will definitely be back! Vibes are cool too read more

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. read more

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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! read more

The Kennedy - Libations - Piano Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

The Kennedy - Wagyu burger & fries - Piano Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Co-Hosted a Client Appreciation event at The Kennedy. Love the ambiance and the team were very welcoming and friendly. I will return.

The Kennedy! I found this lovely restaurant near downtown and I plan to visit again. The atmosphere was very east coast and upscale with a live pianist playing recognizable songs that we've heard on the radio at some point in our lives. I loved it. Service was decent, the only thing I did not enjoy was that it took a good 15 minutes after we were seated before a server came and acknowledged us. This was before the restaurant became busy (6:30PM), so I was a little disappointed. HOWEVER, they redeemed themselves immensely with the food and cocktails :-) I started out with a mozzarella stick covered in caviar and the ribeye tartare. I recommend both. Next I ordered a Lavender 75 which is basically a French 75 with a lavender liqueur that added a beautiful color to the cocktail. Once that was gone I ordered the Amalfi Spritz (their version of an aperitif spritz or aperol spritz. Again very instagram-able and tasty. These two cocktails gave me an appetite so I ordered the Chilean Sea-bass. My tongue salivates still just thinking about it . The portion was small but it was very delicious and very well seasoned. As the evening went on past 8PM, the atmosphere took a turn and became more lively. House music began to play and the people entering seemingly became more beautiful. Rolls Royces rolled through the valet and the tone of the restaurant transformed into a buzzing hotspot. To end the night I ordered two, yes two espresso martinis because I have to try them out at every restaurant that has them and the first one was just too good . Again, another well balanced cocktail with the right amount of alcohol, mixed perfectly. I can never get the froth thick at home but they seemed to have mastered it Will I be back? Maybe for brunch because I heard they have a really fun brunch and I love brunch! read more

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The food was really good. I went for brunch, had the PRIME STEAK & EGGS, Pancakes & Berries and CRAB CAKES EGGS BENEDICT (not pictured). Everything tasted really good. The service was great and the day we went it wasn't crowded. Parking is valet for $5 before 3pm & $10 after 3pm. I went on my birthday and they gave us a complimentary cheesecake. I plan to come back to try dinner. read more

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This Supper Club is the real deal! Our server, Tomas, was superb and the ambience was sexy! From unique cocktails and one-of-a-kind service to scrumptious food and the delightful crowd, we couldn't have asked for a better date night/anniversary dinner! Love it. Definitely going back! read more

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The food was solid. They use beef bacon and it was delicious! The drinks I can't complain. The service was a pit slow. I did like the country club ambiance for attire. If you go I would highly recommend trying the Benedict. Although the steak was cooked properly it was a VERY small piece (see pic) read more

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I can only speak about the bar experience as the kitchen was closed by the time my friends and I arrived. We pulled up and paid the $10 valet and were seated at one of the high-top table by the window. It's a very nice, intimate yet large restaurant. I enjoyed the dim setting and how lovely the staff were dressed. The drinks were good, but I only had 1 as we were bar hopping. I would definitely go back to try their dinner or for a date night. read more

The Kennedy - Bar - Piano Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Dined in on a Saturday at 7 PM for a party of two. We were seated in the back corner by the restroom at a tiny table that felt more like bar seating. The ac vent was strong, so we asked if we could move to another table. We were moved to another table by the window after we finished our appetizers. The ac vent was even stronger! Thank goodness a server was able to turn it off for a bit. We had three different servers come by, each asking if we wanted a cocktail on repeat multiple times. Not sure if this is their cocktail tactic. The appetizers came out extremely fast but we waited a lifetime for our main entrees. All of the food was delicious and portions are small. Service was definitely all over the place. We ordered: Lobster bisque: creamy umami goodness! The prosciutto and provolone truffle butter grilled cheese that came with the bisque was the love of my life! The Kennedy mozzarella stick: presentation was nice, but I would pass on this next time. I need a good marinara sauce with this. Lobster spaghetti twist: this was so good! I was sad when I had my last bite. I didn't want it to end. I could eat two servings. The prime Wagyu ribeye: a little over cooked, we asked for medium rare and got medium. Flavors are a tad bland and it was paired with two micro potatoes cut in half and itty bitty slithers of carrots. The Kennedy ice cream sundae: YUM, simple but delicious flavors. read more

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Inside the Kennedy, Chapola Cafe has quaint seating and patio views. Service was quick and friendly. The owner greeted me when I walked in and the barista was so inviting/warm. Y'all the coffee was delicious! Just the perfect ratio of milk to coffee. I sat on the patio and read a book. Very quiet & calm vibes. I'm def coming back for dinner. read more

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This is a cute spot. I went for Sunday brunch. Valet is $5 before 3 and $10 after 3. Surprisingly, this spot wasn't busy at all. Only 3 other parties consisting of 2-3 people each. Service was good, although some of the food came out slow. I got the lavender cocktail which had real lavender in it, DELICIOUS!!! For my meal, I ordered the lobster and grits. It had great flavor BUT the lobster was chopped into bite size pieces and fried in cornmeal and placed IN/ON TOP of the grits. I would have preferred the lobster to be whole. I also tried the burger which was actually really good. Brioche makes all the difference! I would come back again for cocktails and live music. read more

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This is a nice hip spot.... The vibe is like you're in your rich sophisticated gay uncle's multilevel condo at a house party where you're among the chosen guest....The decor is nice and post modernist with an upscale ambiance. The cocktail line up does not disappoint and the food is excelled by the service... Felix was our server and did a great job and bonus he is bilingual since not all our guests are native English speakers no one missed a stride.... I had the avocado toast which hit the spot but that blue berry mint gin and tonic will be recreated at home with friends.... I'm not sure this place has been discovered yet but go check it out... my only complaint is they they did not spilt the check when the entire table were couples so it should have been done easily.... Note to management that can be easily corrected and your server makes out better by getting multiple tips. read more

The Kennedy - Avocado toast - Piano Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

So. This place used to be Muse. And funnily enough I had about the same experience. I will say the food is much more enjoyable but it took about 45 minutes to get our drinks with only like 12-15 people in the restaurant. We ordered them at about 8:15 and at 8:50 our appetizers came out instantly but still before our drinks. That was extremely disappointing for a Wednesday night. I can't imagine what it's like when they're busy. The vibe is cute, cozy, and warm. The food was good - and a decent price point. I probably won't be back but it was nice for a one off. 3.5/5. read more

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I've been to this establishment once before but for drinks only. I really enjoyed my first experience and wanted to come back and try the food. Unfortunately, none of my party liked their food. Everything tasted bland and previously frozen. I will come back for the drinks and ambience; however, will stick to the truffle fries next time. read more

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

Kennedy is a very cute restaurant. Decor is great and of course having a piano is my weakness so I was completely in awe. Food was amazing my friend had their cheese stick and we both had their petite filet which was made well. The only reason I give them a four star because on of their servers who was helping the wonderful young lady name Michelle who was FANTASTIC btw. But this server that was helping her bring the food out was a bit rude. When I asked him for something right after my friend requested something he put his hand in my face to tell me to wait which was very rude being our first time there. He even saw me give a look in surprise because at nice places patience is key. Especially in the service industry. Mind it I waited for my Friend to finish with her request before I proceeded with mine. Maybe he aaa having a bad day but it definitely put a bad taste in our mouths to the kind of staff that is hired to run this establishment. Did not get his name but hopefully this is corrected. Aside from that experience was great. Also loved how the valet escorted my friend and I under an umbrella one by one so we didn't get wet by the rain that evening. read more

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This was one of my worst dining experiences. Most of the fault was on the kitchen. When you have a one page menu, and only 5 entrees to choose from, a table of 9 shouldn't be getting their entrees out 2 at a time with each two being able to finish their entire dish before the next one's come out. The waitress was visibly annoyed at the kitchen just trying to bring us our orders, but she got a lot of the tab wrong. We ordered a second order of fries for a starter, never received, but it was on the bill. We were charged for things we didn't order a 4th $24 mozzarella stick and a 5th Guavatini cocktail. The ribeye doesn't come with any sides, so my friend ordered a side of polenta which was listed as a side with the filet, and it never came out. It eventually came out when our entire meal was finished but we didn't want it at that point. Our waters were never refilled. Bussers were clearing dishes before I even got to eat. The food was decent, but it wasn't anything to write home about and definitely not to the level that excused the HORRIBLE kitchen service. The burger was greasy, the lobster spaghetti was good, and they, of course, got the steak temperature wrong. The website says there is live pianist at the time we were dining, and that was not the case. Because of all of the issues faced, I had to review the bill before paying and here is where it went even more downhill. She handed me the little phone sized system to review and the itemizations were put in the order she entered the items in, i think per seat at the table, so it was not listed as 4x Guavatinis, 3x mozzarella sticks, 2x deviled eggs, which means I had to sit there and try to decipher line by line while she stood waiting for me. The only thing i caught at the time was the order of fries we never got, so she removed it and I paid. I didn't remember to confirm if auto group gratuity was already added, and I didn't you can only get a text or email receipt, so I emailed it myself, and I didn't receive it in my email for over 24 hours! After finally getting it in my email, thank GOD they didn't auto charge group gratuity and I didn't accidentally give 20% over that, but what I did see was a 3% Credit Card surcharge and the two extra items. I wrote to them on instagram and requested someone call me regarding my experience, so they called me tuesday evening apologized, and eventually sent me back the money for the two items i was over charged form but didn't ask about my experience. I think these things are forgiveable for a new place, and i hope they find success eventually, but overall I just can't get behind this. Their saving grace were that the cocktails are good. But don't go expecting live music or a good dining experience. Just go for drinks. read more

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

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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

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

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

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