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Casual Dining · Upscale Soul Food

Kitchen + Kocktails Menu Prices 2026: Soul Food & Cocktails

Full Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley menu prices for 2026 — Chef Kevin Kelley's upscale soul-food and cocktail concept. The signature Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops run about $45, Southern Fried Chicken about $21, Shrimp & Grits with a lobster tail $37, and the famous lobster waffles anchor the chicken & waffles program. Below: the at-a-glance highlights, the full priced menu, the chicken & waffles flavor matrix, the lamb-chop and seafood lineup, soul-food sides, a price comparison vs. casual-dining peers, and pricing FAQs. Prices are verified from publicly documented location menus; where a price could not be confirmed, the item is kept and the price omitted.

Upscale soul foodSignature lobster wafflesJerk lamb chops ~$45Handcrafted KocktailsDallas · Chicago · Atlanta · D.C.
Sample · $$$

Signature items

Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops$45
Shrimp & Grits + Lobster$37
Southern Fried Chicken$21
Kajun Kream Pasta$33
Trinity Eggroll$19
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Quick answers

Common Kitchen + Kocktails menu questions, answered

The four things people most often Google about Kitchen + Kocktails' menu — answered in one glance, with current prices.

Cheapest item
Cornbread / White Rice $9

Southern sides start at $9. The cheapest dessert is a scoop of ice cream at $3.

Most popular
Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops $45

The signature charred jerk-seasoned lamb chops — the dish K+K is most known for.

Signature plate
Lobster Waffles

Fried or grilled lobster tail with a specialty waffle. Priced per location.

Best for groups
Dozen Jerk Lamb Chops $107

A full dozen lamb chops for the table; or the Fried Chicken & Moet tower at $145.

Chicken & Waffles matrix

Kitchen + Kocktails chicken & waffles (2026)

The chicken & waffles program is the heart of K+K's menu — award-winning Southern fried chicken in four signature sauces, plus the showpiece lobster waffles. Every plate pairs the protein with a choice of specialty waffle.

Southern Fried Chicken & Waffle$21

  • Award-winning Southern fried chicken
  • Choice of specialty waffle
  • Sauce: classic / hot honey / Nashville hot / Asian cognac
  • Waffle flavors: butter pecan, peach cobbler, chocolate chip, cinnamon roll, banana pudding

The signature plate. Fried-chicken portion also available on its own at $21.

Lobster WafflesPriced per location

  • Fried or grilled lobster tail
  • Choice of specialty waffle
  • The most-photographed dish at K+K

The flagship showpiece — the dish the concept is most known for. Price varies by city.

Nashville Hot Chicken & WafflePriced per location

  • Fried chicken in fiery Nashville hot seasoning
  • Choice of specialty waffle

The spiciest of the four chicken sauces.

Asian Cognac Chicken & WafflePriced per location

  • Fried chicken in K+K's signature Asian cognac sauce
  • Choice of specialty waffle

A sweet-savory house glaze unique to the concept.

Lamb chops & signature entrees

Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops & the showpiece plates

The Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops are K+K's most recognizable plate — charred jerk-seasoned chops served single, by the dozen, or as a lighter lunch portion. The menu's top end is anchored by two over-the-top showpieces.

  1. 1Caribbean Jerk Lamb ChopsThe signature dinner portion.$45
  2. 2Dozen Jerk Lamb ChopsA full dozen for the table.$107
  3. 3Lunch Lamb ChopsA lighter lunch portion.$21
  4. 4Fried Chicken & MoetA tower of fried chicken with a bottle of Moet champagne.$145
  5. 5Shrimp & Grits + LobsterShrimp and a lobster tail over creamy grits.$37
  6. 6Fish & GritsFried or blackened catfish over grits.$35
Cheapest items

The cheapest items at Kitchen + Kocktails (May 2026)

Ranked by current verified price. K+K is a $$$ upscale soul-food destination, so the entry tier is built from Southern sides and desserts rather than cheap mains.

  1. 1Ice CreamA scoop of vanilla.$3
  2. 2CornbreadWarm, buttery, slightly sweet. Vegetarian.$9
  3. 3White RiceSteamed. Vegan.$9
  4. 4FriesHand-cut seasoned. Vegetarian.$11
  5. 5Fried PicklesWith smoky aioli or ranch. Vegetarian.$13
  6. 6CauliflowerFried or sauteed. Vegetarian.$13
  7. 7Baked Mac & CheeseFour-cheese. Vegetarian.$13
  8. 8Peach CobblerWarm with cinnamon glaze. Vegetarian.$13
  9. 9Collard Green DipWith tortilla chips. Vegetarian.$15
  10. 10S'mores BrownieWarm dessert. Vegetarian.$17

The cheapest full main is the Southern Fried Chicken / K+K Vegan Bowl at $21. Most signature plates run $27–$45.

What's new at Kitchen + Kocktails in 2026

Seasonal, signature & expanding-location items

K+K's menu evolves through new sauce styles, seasonal waffle flavors and a rotating Kocktails program. The biggest 2026 story is continued location expansion. Confirm availability at your specific city.

Signature

Asian Cognac Sauce

A sweet-savory house glaze offered across the fried-chicken program — one of four signature sauces alongside classic, hot honey and Nashville hot.

On $21 chicken
Showpiece

Fried Chicken & Moet

The over-the-top tower of fried chicken served with a bottle of Moet champagne — K+K's most-shared celebration order.

$145
Seasonal

Specialty Waffle Flavors

Butter pecan, peach cobbler, chocolate chip, cinnamon roll and banana pudding waffles rotate across the chicken & waffles menu.

Varies
Rotating

Signature Kocktails

The handcrafted house-cocktail program — the 'Kocktails' half of the concept — rotates seasonally. Ask for the current lineup.

Varies
Group

Dozen Jerk Lamb Chops

A full dozen Caribbean jerk lamb chops built for the table — a signature group order.

$107
Expanding

New City Locations

K+K continues to expand beyond Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, D.C., Philadelphia and Charlotte. Check the official site for the latest openings.

Varies
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All seven Kitchen + Kocktails menu categories with item counts.

The full priced menu

Every item on the Kitchen + Kocktails menu (with 2026 prices)

All categories below — appetizers, chicken & waffles, lamb chops, seafood, soul-food sides, desserts and Kocktails. Tags flag vegetarian, vegan and spicy items. Items where a price could not be verified show "Price varies."

About these prices. Pricing shown is compiled from publicly documented Kitchen + Kocktails location and delivery-aggregator menus (Chicago, Washington D.C. and Atlanta) as of May 2026. Prices vary meaningfully by city — Philadelphia and other higher-cost markets run above the figures shown (the dinner lamb chops have been documented at $47 in Philadelphia vs. $45 elsewhere). Where an item's price could not be reliably verified, the item is kept and marked "Price varies." Confirm at your local Kitchen + Kocktails before ordering.
Price by category

What things cost at Kitchen + Kocktails, by category

Kitchen + Kocktails does not publish official calorie counts, so this table shows the verified price range per menu category instead of estimated calories — a clearer guide to what a meal will cost at this $$$ concept.

CategoryTypical price rangeSignature item
Appetizers$13 - $23Trinity Eggroll ($19)
Chicken & Waffles$21+Southern Fried Chicken & Waffle ($21)
Lamb Chops$21 - $107Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops ($45)
Seafood & Grits$27 - $37Shrimp & Grits + Lobster ($37)
Soul-Food Sides$9 - $15Baked Mac & Cheese ($13)
Desserts$3 - $19Peach Cobbler ($13)
Showpiece plates$107 - $145Fried Chicken & Moet ($145)

Ranges reflect verified national pricing as of May 2026 and exclude city-level premiums. A typical dinner for one with a cocktail runs well above a casual-dining average.

Price comparison

How Kitchen + Kocktails compares to other upscale-casual chains

Like-for-like comparison across upscale-casual and themed-dining peers, May 2026 national averages. K+K sits at the upper end of the $$$ tier given its lobster-and-lamb soul-food positioning.

CategoryKitchen + KocktailsHard Rock CafeThe Cheesecake FactoryYard House
Signature entree$45 Jerk Lamb Chops$21.99 Legendary Burger$26.95 Chicken Madeira$36 Hawaiian Ribeye
Fried chicken plate$21$19.99 Tupelo Tenders$19.95 Crispy Chicken$18 Fried Chicken Sandwich
Seafood plate$37 Shrimp & Grits$26.99 Salmon$24.95 Shrimp Scampi$28 Blackened Mahi
Cheapest side$9 Cornbread$3.99 Coleslaw$6.50 Side$8 Side
CuisineUpscale soul foodThemed AmericanBroad AmericanAmerican + beer bar
Price tier$$$$$$$$$$$$

Comparison columns are signature/equivalent items at national-average pricing. Kitchen + Kocktails carries the highest signature-entree price of the group, reflecting its lobster-and-lamb soul-food positioning rather than a burger-anchored menu.

Signature spotlight

The six items that define Kitchen + Kocktails

If you've never been to Kitchen + Kocktails and want to know what's distinctive about it — start here. These are the items most likely to define a first visit.

$45 · Signature

Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops

Charred jerk-seasoned grilled lamb chops finished with island spice — the plate Kitchen + Kocktails is most known for. Available single, as a dozen ($107) or as a lunch portion ($21).

Per location · Showpiece

Lobster Waffles

A fried or grilled lobster tail served alongside a specialty waffle. The most-photographed dish at K+K and the centerpiece of the chicken & waffles program.

$21 · 4 sauces

Southern Fried Chicken

Award-winning Southern fried chicken in classic, hot honey, Nashville hot or Asian cognac — on its own or over a waffle.

$37 · Soul-food seafood

Shrimp & Grits + Lobster

Creamy stone-ground grits topped with sauteed shrimp and a fresh lobster tail — the upscale twist on a Southern classic.

$19 · Signature starter

Trinity Eggroll

A crispy egg roll stuffed with mac and cheese, collard greens and candied yams — three soul-food classics in one shareable, with sweet KK sauce.

$145 · Celebration

Fried Chicken & Moet

The over-the-top tower of fried chicken served with a bottle of Moet champagne — the most-shared celebration order on social media.

Dietary & allergen guide

Vegetarian, vegan & lighter picks (with prices)

Kitchen + Kocktails is meat-forward soul food, but it carries a plant-based K+K Vegan Bowl ($21) and several vegetarian sides and shareables. The Trinity Eggroll and Collard Green Dip are vegetarian starters; white rice is vegan; and zero-proof mocktails round out the drink list.

Soul-food kitchens commonly cook greens and beans with pork and share fryers — vegetarian and vegan guests should confirm preparation with the kitchen.

Cross-contact possible. Confirm with the restaurant if you have a serious allergy.

  • Vegan main: K+K Vegan Bowl ($21)
  • Vegetarian starters: Trinity Eggroll ($19), Collard Green Dip ($15)
  • Vegetarian sides: Mac & Cheese ($13), Candied Yams ($13), Cornbread ($9)
  • Vegan side: White Rice ($9)
  • Lighter plate: Blackened Salmon ($29)
  • Zero-proof: Handcrafted mocktails
Locations

Where to find a Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley operates in several major U.S. cities, with Dallas as the original flagship and additional locations in Houston, Chicago, Atlanta (Dunwoody), Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Charlotte. Each runs a similar core menu of upscale soul food and handcrafted Kocktails, with prices set city-by-city.

The concept is known for high-volume weekend brunch and dinner service; reservations are strongly recommended. Use the official site at kitchenkocktails.com for the current location list, hours, menus and reservations.

  • Dallas — the original flagship
  • Houston · Chicago · Atlanta
  • Washington D.C. · Philadelphia · Charlotte
  • Weekend brunch a signature service
  • $$$ upscale soul-food positioning
  • Reservations strongly recommended
About Kitchen + Kocktails

Chef Kevin Kelley's upscale take on soul food and the cocktail bar.

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is a soul-food and Southern-comfort concept that pairs elevated versions of classic dishes — fried chicken & waffles, lamb chops, shrimp & grits, mac and cheese — with a full handcrafted cocktail program. The "Kitchen" delivers award-winning Southern food; the "Kocktails" deliver the bar. The result is a stylish, occasion-driven dining room rather than a casual diner.

The concept built its reputation on showpiece plates — the signature Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops, the photogenic lobster waffles, and the over-the-top Fried Chicken & Moet tower — alongside a deep soul-food sides program (collard greens, candied yams, cornbread, black-eyed peas). It has grown from its Dallas roots into a multi-city brand spanning Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Charlotte.

$$$Price tier
7+U.S. cities
$45Signature lamb chops
4Fried-chicken sauces
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Common questions

Kitchen + Kocktails menu — frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions people most commonly ask about Kitchen + Kocktails' menu, the lamb chops, the lobster waffles, the fried chicken and the cocktail program.

How much are the lamb chops at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley in 2026?

The signature Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops run around $45 at most Kitchen + Kocktails locations as of May 2026, with a full dozen at about $107 for the table and a lighter lunch lamb-chop portion around $21. Pricing varies notably by city — Philadelphia and other higher-cost markets have been documented above $45 for the dinner portion. Confirm with your specific K+K location before ordering.

What is Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley known for?

Kitchen + Kocktails is an upscale soul-food and Southern comfort-food concept from Chef Kevin Kelley, best known for its signature lobster waffles, Southern fried chicken & waffles (in classic, hot honey, Nashville hot and Asian cognac styles), Caribbean jerk lamb chops, shrimp & grits with a lobster tail ($37), and a handcrafted Kocktails program. It pairs elevated soul food with a full cocktail bar in a stylish dining-room setting.

How much is the Southern fried chicken at Kitchen + Kocktails?

The Southern Fried Chicken is priced around $21 at most K+K locations (the Atlanta market has been documented near $19.95). It's available in four signature styles — classic, hot honey, Nashville hot and Asian cognac — and can be ordered on its own or as a chicken & waffles plate. The over-the-top Fried Chicken & Moet tower, served with a bottle of champagne, runs about $145.

What are the lobster waffles at Kitchen + Kocktails?

Lobster Waffles are the restaurant's signature showpiece — a fried or grilled lobster tail served alongside a specialty waffle. The waffles come in multiple flavors including butter pecan, peach cobbler, chocolate chip, cinnamon roll and banana pudding. It's the dish the concept is most photographed for and a centerpiece of the brunch and dinner menus. Pricing varies by location — confirm with your specific K+K.

How much is shrimp and grits at Kitchen + Kocktails?

Shrimp & Grits with a Lobster Tail runs around $37 as of May 2026 — creamy stone-ground grits topped with sauteed shrimp and a fresh lobster tail. The lighter Fish & Grits (fried or blackened catfish over grits with a cream sauce) is about $35. Both are among the most-ordered Southern plates on the menu.

Does Kitchen + Kocktails have vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes. The K+K Vegan Bowl (~$21) is a fully plant-based main, and several Southern sides are vegetarian — baked mac & cheese ($13), candied yams ($13), cornbread ($9), mashed potatoes ($13) and grits ($13). White rice is vegan. The Trinity Eggroll (mac, collards and yams) and Collard Green Dip are vegetarian shareables, and zero-proof mocktails are available. Soul food is meat-forward, so vegan diners should confirm preparation with the kitchen.

Where are Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley locations?

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley operates in several major U.S. cities, including Dallas (the original), Houston, Chicago, Atlanta (Dunwoody), Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Charlotte. Each location runs a similar core menu with city-level price variation. Use the official site at kitchenkocktails.com for the current location list, hours and reservations.

Is Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley expensive?

Kitchen + Kocktails sits in the $$$ tier — it's upscale soul food, not a value diner. Signature mains run $21 (fried chicken) to $45 (jerk lamb chops), seafood plates land $27–$37, and shareable appetizers $13–$23. Desserts are $3–$19 and Southern sides $9–$15. Showpiece items like the Dozen Jerk Lamb Chops ($107) and Fried Chicken & Moet ($145) push the top end. Expect a full dinner with a cocktail to run well above a casual-dining average.

What is the Trinity Eggroll at Kitchen + Kocktails?

The Trinity Eggroll (~$19) is one of K+K's signature appetizers — a crispy egg roll stuffed with creamy mac and cheese, savory collard greens and sweet candied yams, served with sweet KK sauce for dipping. It bundles three soul-food classics into one shareable starter and is one of the most-ordered openers on the menu.

Does Kitchen + Kocktails do brunch?

Yes — Kitchen + Kocktails is well known for weekend brunch, where the chicken & waffles, lobster waffles and lamb-chop breakfast plates are at their most popular, paired with the signature Kocktails and mimosas. Brunch pricing is similar to the main menu and varies by location; some markets list a Lamb Chop Breakfast around $49. Reservations are strongly recommended for brunch at most locations.

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