7 Times Square, NYC · Reservations Available
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley • New York, NY • Times Square

The Best Date Night in Times Square — A New Address

Explore Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley

Soul Food New York City — 7 Times Square

Discover upscale soul food Manhattan dining, Southern comfort food NYC and Broadway theater district dining at 7 Times Square, New York, NY 10036.

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A Date Night the Theater District Doesn't Have

Date night in Times Square has been about chophouses, pre-theater rush menus, and tourist staples. Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley brings a different proposition: the room is dramatic, the lighting is right, the cocktails are hand-built, and the menu was designed to be shared. Lobster & Waffles, lamb chops, the 24K Gold Fashioned — date-night food, not photo-op food.

What Makes Date Night Different Here

Reservations honored to the minute. Tables spaced for conversation. A cocktail program built by an award-winning bar team. And the "Welcome Home" hospitality model — your server knows your anniversary before you sit down.

Pre-Theater Date Night

Times Square date nights often run on a clock — show curtain at 8:00pm. Our pre-theater seatings 5:00–7:00pm are paced for it: full menu, hot food on time, no rushed feeling.

Reserve Your Date

Be the first to book when reservations open. Sign up at kitchenkocktailsusa.com and follow @kitchenkocktailsusa on Instagram for Times Square exclusives. NYC will be our 9th location — joining Dallas, Chicago, D.C., Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Miami, and Boston.

Signature Menu — Coming to New York

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Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops
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Lobster & Waffles
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Award-Winning Fried Chicken
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Shrimp & Grits
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24K Gold Fashioned
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Surf + Turf

"I've been to K+K in Dallas, Chicago, and Atlanta. The fact that they're coming to New York is the best restaurant news this city has had in years."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best date night restaurant in Times Square?

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley at 7 Times Square will be the premier date night destination in Times Square — opening October 2026 with a tailored cocktail program and an intimate dining-room design.

Can we get pre-theater dinner here?

Yes — pre-theater seatings will run 5:00–7:00pm with the full menu and timing built around Broadway curtain times.

Is it good for an anniversary or proposal?

Absolutely. Private dining and special-occasion accommodations are part of our standard offering — let our team know in advance.