Kevin's

4.8

282 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

Owner Rob Friedman invites you to join us at Kevin’s for a casual, fun, and creative dining experience. The culinary team at Kevin’s headed by Chef Matt Gilbert offers a wide range of dishes including fresh seafood, handmade pasta, hand cut steaks, and so much more. Specialty cocktails are featured daily and are sure to be enjoyed! Most of our staff have been with us from when the restaurant opened, lead by General Manager, John Lahr, with many years experience in the industry and who also creates our famous table side Caesar Salad and Bananas Foster. Our family strives to make your dining experience the most memorable one, and we invite you to celebrate any occasion with us!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(570) 285-3071
Website
http://www.kevinsrestaurant.us/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Matt Gilbert
Catering
Kevins has two separate dining areas for your private dining needs. We have a private dining room on our first floor which can comfortably seat 15 guests, while we also have a room upstairs with a full bar that can accommodate 40 guests.

Location
247 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
Neighborhood
Wilkes-Barre
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Pineapple Goat Cheese Wonton$11.00
caramelized pineapple duck sauce
Calamari$13.00
fried & served with a sweet chili aioli
Charcuterie$15.00
prosciutto, coppa, salami, aged cheddar, smoked gouda, gruyere, cherry jam & mini toast
Shrimp Cocktail$17.00
preserved lemon cocktail sauce
Black Truffle Honey Whipped Ricotta$12.00
grilled sourdough toast, sea salt, thyme, cracked black pepper
Korean Fried Octopus$18.00
sriracha aioli, seaweed salad, fried potato
Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms$11.00
red sauce, fried prosciutto
Oysters
cherry mignonette & preserved lemon cocktail sauce

Soup & Salad

New England Clam Chowder$11.00
fried rosemary
All The Onion Soup$11.00
red, cipollini & pearl onions, leeks & shallots with croutons, cooper sharp & smoked gouda cheese
House Salad$9.00
mixed greens, heirloom cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, pickled red onion & matchstick potatoes & cashew dill dressing
Caesar Salad$10.00
romaine hearts, croutons, Grana Padano
Summer Salad$12.00
baby arugula, blackberries, peaches, blue cheese, sunflower seeds, blackberry vinaigrette
Tableside Caesar$15.00
prepared for two or more people, proprietary recipe

Mains

Shrimp & Scallop Sambuca$33.00
pappardelle pasta & Sambuca blush sauce
Chicken Orecchiette$28.00
caramelized onion, sun-dried tomato, baby arugula, roasted garlic & chardonnay cream sauce
Miso Mushroom 'Bolognese'$27.00
sesame seeds, scallions, fettuccine pasta
Long Island Duck$42.00
pan-seared duck breast, savory blueberry balsamic gastrique, confit duck leg, fingerling potatoes & baby carrots
Airline Chicken 'Cordon Bleu'$28.00
chicharron crusted, gruyere bechamel, asparagus, fingerling potatoes
Ginger & Soy Glazed Salmon$29.00
basmati rice, snap peas
Veal Schnitzel$31.00
mushroom stroganoff sauce, herb spaetzle & baby carrots

Steaks & Chops

14 oz Ribeye$55.00
90 day aged, potato puree, asparagus, black truffle butter
Steak Frites$30.00
dry rubbed coulotte steak, french fries, steak sauce, asparagus
12 oz Center Cut NY Strip$49.00
bone marrow butter, asparagus, potato puree
8 oz Center Cut Filet$48.00
veal demi-glace, potato puree, asparagus
Bone-In Pork Chop$30.00
apple hot honey glaze, bacon, potato puree, baby carrots

What 282 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Pennsylvania
Best Overall
Central Pennsylvania
Best Food
Central Pennsylvania
Best Service
Central Pennsylvania
Best Ambiance
Central Pennsylvania
Best Value
Central Pennsylvania
Good for groups
Central Pennsylvania
Neighborhood gem
Central Pennsylvania
Good for special occasions
Central Pennsylvania
Lively
Central Pennsylvania
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kevin's offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding" food, "great atmosphere," and "friendly service." Highlights include a "wonderful meal" with "perfectly prepared" dishes and "phenomenal recommendations" from attentive staff. It's a "great spot" for special occasions, consistently delivering a "delicious" menu and "memorable" ambiance, making it a favorite for many.

282 Reviews

S
Seth VIP
Poconos160 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tuna special was awesome - sushi grade rare one of the best pieces of tuna I have ever eaten. As always the service was outstanding. This is one of our favorites because the food and service are consistently so outstanding!
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Jim
Pittsburgh16 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Meals were all delicious. Great server and lots of attention by other staff.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kevin is a favorite spot of ours! We love bringing our guest. The duck wontons were superb
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Sophia
Poconos3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and the staff were amazing. This was my 3rd time there and it was a nice place. The drinks 10/10
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Michael
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved it. The food was amazing, been there multiple times, and they never disappoint!
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Darren
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy our meal at Kevin‘s. Usually great service and ambiance.
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Christian
Poconos1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing from the moment my wife and I walked in. Very friendly and helpful service. My wife ordered the chickenn orechetti and I had the NY strip. Great drinks menu too to go with a delicious dinner. Will definitely be back!
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JohnZ VIP
Philadelphia43 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had valentines dinner and entrees were fantastic! Mark is a fantastic server and Daniel is a fantastic bartender!! All around loved it!
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Dan
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
John, Annette, and the team at Kevin’s never disappoint. The food and drinks are always beautifully made and delicious. The staff and service are first class. Kevin’s is one of our go-to restaurants and we highly recommend it!
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Samantha
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mark was our server he was awesome. The steak and service was top notch.
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FAQs

Kevin's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (570) 285-3071.

Kevin's is rated 4.8 stars by 282 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

247 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA 18704

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Wilkes-Barre
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Gilbert
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kevinsrestaurant.us/
Phone number
(570) 285-3071
Catering
Kevins has two separate dining areas for your private dining needs. We have a private dining room on our first floor which can comfortably seat 15 guests, while we also have a room upstairs with a full bar that can accommodate 40 guests.

Kevin's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Bone-In Pork Chop

Caesar Salad

Summer Salad

Appetizers

Pineapple Goat Cheese Wonton$11.00

Calamari$13.00

Charcuterie$15.00

Shrimp Cocktail$17.00

Black Truffle Honey Whipped Ricotta$12.00

Korean Fried Octopus$18.00

Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms$11.00

Oysters

Soup & Salad

New England Clam Chowder$11.00

All The Onion Soup$11.00

House Salad$9.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Summer Salad$12.00

Tableside Caesar$15.00

Mains

Shrimp & Scallop Sambuca$33.00

Chicken Orecchiette$28.00

Miso Mushroom 'Bolognese'$27.00

Long Island Duck$42.00

Airline Chicken 'Cordon Bleu'$28.00

Ginger & Soy Glazed Salmon$29.00

Veal Schnitzel$31.00

Steaks & Chops

14 oz Ribeye$55.00

Steak Frites$30.00

12 oz Center Cut NY Strip$49.00

8 oz Center Cut Filet$48.00

Bone-In Pork Chop$30.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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