Kitchen + Kocktails to open massive Times Square restaurant

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is set to open its largest location to date in Times Square, New York City, on Saturday, October 3. The 10,000-square-foot, two-story venue at 7 Times Square will accommodate up to 300 guests and features multiple dining areas, an expansive bar, and a private dining room.

The restaurant focuses on elevated Southern comfort food, with a menu including items such as shrimp and grits, lobster and waffles, cornmeal-crusted Mississippi catfish, and Trinity Egg Rolls. The interior design incorporates wave-like wooden ceilings, colorful murals, and floral installations.

Founded and owned by entrepreneur Kevin Kelley, the restaurant group has expanded from its original Dallas location to cities including Chicago, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Miami. Following the New York opening, the brand plans to expand to Boston and New Orleans.