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The Kitchen Cafe

4.3 (92 reviews)
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Tatiana and John Adams trio!
Stella C.

Awesome place to listen to jazz music! Food is well prepared and delectable. Great ambiance for a date night or a late night night cap:) If you're a fan of intimate live music and cozy atmospheres, THe Kitchen Cafe in Dallas is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you step inside, you're enveloped in a warm, inviting environment that's perfect for unwinding with great music, food, and drinks. Atmosphere: The ambiance is what really sets it apart. The café exudes a laid-back, intimate vibe, with dim lighting, exposed brick walls, and comfortable seating that makes it feel like you're in a friend's living room--if your friend happens to have amazing taste in music! The soft glow of candles on tables and the close-knit setup create an atmosphere that feels personal and welcoming, perfect for an evening of relaxation or a night out with friends. Service: The service her exceptional. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always on point without being intrusive. They're knowledgeable about the drinks and food menu, and they make great recommendations if you're unsure of what to order. It's clear that the team here values the guest experience, and that makes the visit even more enjoyable. The owners, Tony and Lisa are always there and very welcoming too! Jazz Music: The main attraction is, of course, the jazz. They hosts a mix of local talent and visiting artists, and the quality of performances is top-notch. Whether you're catching an up-and-coming local talent or a seasoned jazz veteran, the music always feels fresh and exciting. The acoustics of the space are perfect for jazz, allowing the smooth tones of saxophones, trumpets, and bass to fill the room without overpowering conversation. It's an ideal spot for music lovers, whether you're a jazz aficionado or simply someone who appreciates live music. Overall Experience: What really makes this place stand out is its ability to create a perfect harmony of great music, stellar service, and a cozy environment. It's a place where you can enjoy a night out in the city while feeling like you've discovered a hidden gem. If you're ever in Dallas and in the mood for some live jazz, this café should be on your list. It's the kind of spot you'll return to again and again, not just for the music but for the vibe and the people. Looking forward to listening to more great music this year!!!!

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Jewls J.

I think the food and the live music made up for the lack of service. We had reservations and were sat immediately, asked for our drink orders but they didn't have White Zin (from menu) nor any raspberry cocktail. We ordered Chardonnay, and it never came until the food arrived and we had to ask again for our wine. They also brought us both the same dish even though my boyfriend ordered the shrimp meal. They only have 3 entree options, and although they have other dessert options, they said they only had the lemon cake. For such a small menu, they should be able to have those few items. The service is lacking for a $150 bill. The food tasted great, the ambiance is really nice, quaint, small and intimate. The live music was a blues band and they were great! Hopefully they do better with service to keep this place open. It seemed there were only 2 waiters in the place.

$48 ( not including tip)for chicken pasta dish and glass of wine. The $32 for just chicken was pricey especially when chicken wasn't tender , they forgot included grilled veggies and there didn't appear to be any sauce. It was tasteless. This was their Wednesday menu. Another Wednesday I had the pizza which was pricey for the size

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Kelsey R.

Simple menu, great live jazz music, fun environment. Enjoyed the entire experience. The music was great and the crowd loved it. The food was good and the menu was straight forward and to the point. I liked that the restaurant had a dim lit room the entire time, it really set the mood for some jazz and good music. Would recommend if you are looking to try a different kind of dining experience. It is very personal and overall I had a great time.

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Amy T.

Celebrated my brother's 21st birthday here! The service and food was great! Nice ambiance with live music! The photos were taken by fnh.photography www.fnhphotography.com/

The Kitchen Cafe in North Dallas a real treasure.
Scott R.

Wonderful show at the Kitchen Cafe this evening, singing along and loving the James Taylor, CSN, Stephen Stills, night. Brings back great memories and transports us back to the 60's and 70's. A tremendous venue, we're lucking to have such great music in Dallas. The night just got better, the Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Simon & Garfunkel, should not be missed.

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Amazing salads and sandwiches, family owned.. support small business during the pandemic!

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4 years ago

Wonderful dinner, great music, nice relaxed atmosphere. Lisa & Tony were the best. Really enjoyed our evening.

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Best music, staff, food and dessert! Favorite neighborhood spot hands down! Tony and band are great!

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This place is a hidden gem! Food and service are great. My favorite is the Smoked Turkey Salad!

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Great food and nice people, need to try and make it to the Thursday Friday events looks line fun too

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The ambience is great here! We came to hear Aubree-Anna sing and enjoyed most of our evening. Chicken quesadilla was very good.

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Tremendous evening of entertainment. Linda Petty and band in a great cabaret review. Not often do you find a show like this.

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It says a lot about how a business is ran in how they respond to a mistake. Drake's did phenomenal…read morein this regard. Went for a special night, reservations and everything, even arrived 10minutes earlier. We were not greeted by a server for 20-30 minutes PAST our reservation time, and to add on to that no water. We are typically pretty patient individuals, but eventually we flagged a waiter down, and from there the night flipped. I believe the server's name was Michael, great fellow and attentive. The FOH manager, Chris was phenomenal. Mistakes are inevitable in the restaurant industry so we understand. It is what is done after the fact that is a tell. They were great. Food was great and came out faster (On the fly). Now to the food and drink The cocktail martinis are great, cant go wrong with any. (We had the French 76 and Bleu&Gold) The Vin Scully Fries are great for the table Ribeye was great, cooked at correct temp. The Spicy Rigatoni (Zaza) was the favorite. The added sides were great complements but nothing stood out for us. Great FLUFFY cheesecake, I am not a fan of thick cheesecake, and this one was just right for the texture. We'll be back Valet parking Complimentary Limited street parking on a busy road Great interior, comfy seating

Pricey poisoning nightmare!…read more What was supposed to be a fancy celebratory night out ($725 with tip) at Drake's for my MIL's birthday ended with one of our family members in the ER and another 2 attached to the toilet (including my 72 MIL). This was roughly 6 hours after consuming seafood from this establishment. The frustrating part is we actually sent one of the 2 dishes back reporting to staff it had a strange odor/taste and was told we weren't familiar with lobster taste (being from NY this is untrue). My MIL was too embarrassed to send hers back so she ate her entire plate and my husband had about 1/4 of his before exchanging it for an alternate dish. As an emergency service provider I fully understand medical incidents like this can happen anywhere, but what prompted this review was way the situation was handled following my reporting. After reporting the incident to management we were met with what felt like an aggressive line of questioning about the members of our medical team and related details. I was told the incident would be escalated to upper management and the team would reach back out, but this never happened, even after a follow-up email. So, it's safe to say after spending a significant amount of money on what was supposed to be a special evening, the entire experience left a very bad taste in our mouths. At the very least, I would have expected some sort of gesture of goodwill or attempt to make the situation right -- even something as simple as a gift card or invitation to return for a better experience. Unfortunately, that never happened. Based on this experience, I would not choose to return and cannot recommend Drake's to others.

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4.3(11 reviews)
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I had my wedding reception at this venue a year ago today (November 2024). For about 90 minutes the…read morepower went out in the entire building. My wedding reception was held on the 7th floor. When the power went out, there were guests who were stuck in the elevator... For 90 minutes! The Dallas Fire Department had to come and extricate people from all 4 elevators. Some people were forced to climb up 7 flights of stairs to get to our floor. Other guests ended up leaving the wedding altogether because we just never knew WHEN the lights and power were going to come back on. There was no back up generator or power source that the building could draw from. We were not able to start the wedding reception until AFTER 10pm! There was a quinceañera on another floor, and a 70th birthday party being held on a different floor. Everyone had NO POWER! (To be fair, when my mother came to check out this venue the week before the wedding, she said she had to take the stairs down, b/c the power went out then too - in the middle of the day!!!!) So for over 1 hour, our vendors were not able to serve our 400 wedding guests! I lost an hour of service from every single vendor - which ended up totaling over $12,000 lost. When I contacted the owners of the venue, they refused to take any accountability, saying they were not at fault. They refused to refund us even a fraction of the amount that we were owed. They refused that they owed us anything at all! We spent months trying to work out an agreement / negotiate compensation with the owner, to no avail. Nothing. Not even a dime. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU CHOOSE ANY OTHER VENUE FOR YOUR EVENT! IT'S NOT WORTH WASTING YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY... SPEND A LITTLE EXTRA AND BOOK YOURSELF A DECENT VENUE. I would give this place 0/5 stars if I could. I highly do NOT recommend.

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Absolutely no extra cost for any decoration. Anything and everything we have is included in our base price of $15.00 per person.

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Absolutely no extra cost for any decoration. Anything and everything we have is included in our base price of $15.00 per person.

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