Lakshmi R.

If you're into drag queens and crazy bachelorette-party groups, you will love this place. And if you're into just drag queens, it's a pretty good place. But you're NOT into crazy bachelorettes, you mind find this place completely terrifying. Now, I'm not into them. Bachelorettes that is. But drag queens are fun. And we were there to have drinks for a (male, non-bachelor) birthday. So we scored seats outside, which was really nice. Their cocktail menu is massive and hilarious (e.g. Lady Gage-themed drinks) and we all enjoyed our choices. And, apart from the screaming groups of brides-to-be and their coteries of bridesmaids that occasionally entered and exited Kit Kat, it was actually pretty quiet and comfy outside. Of course, entering the bar to use the restroom was a bit of a challenge: multicolored strobe lights (yes, really), a drag queen fashion show, and SCREAMING GROUPS OF WOMEN. So yes. Be warned. And don't go if you're prone to having seizures.

Julia P.

I love KitKat Lounge. I've been a couple times with some girlfriends when I used to live in Lakeview. It's a fun atmosphere to catch-up and pick out some different Martini drinks while witnessing a fun, playful drag show! I wish they didn't lip sync though, would be even better! :) I recommend going on the half priced martini night(s).

Katie Z.

So much fun! Awesome and creative martinis! Great atmosphere and entertainment!! Kinda pricey but worth the splurge! Haven't had food there...yet. Always a good time!

John B.

Attempted to go Kit Kat this past Saturday. Walked in and ALL I could hear were women's voices. Looked around, saw tables full of women acting like they were extras in Sex and The City and for a split second thought I had wandered into a lesbian bar in Boystown....that would have been WAY more fun. Instead, Kit Kat is bachelorette headquarters....and I hate bachelorette parties almost as much as I hate children. We stayed for all of five minutes....tops....but I am giving the place two stars for decor and the apologetic staff that was obviously at their wits end after dealing with a night of bachelorettes. If you're coming in to help your best girlfriend celebrate her first marriage (most likely there will be more than one....just a fact)....Kit Kat is for you. If you're a gay boy who wants a drink cross the street and go to Bobby Love's or North End. Cheaper drinks and a better time.

Alyssa R.

Went for half price martinis on the Sunday before Labor Day. Service was impeccable. They keep asking if you want another and you can't tell them no! By the time we left I had drank 5 of them. Kinsley Preston was the night's entertainment. She knew... most of the words to the songs. The showstopper was her outfits though. She came out every half hour in a new outfit, sang two songs, then went back to her dressing room. Left my friends and I begging for more drag queen time!

Liz M.

Mmmm...let's see....middle daughter breaks up with boyfriend and is depressed... Mom and older sister think it's a perfect excuse for "girl's night out"!! Start at the Kit Kat Lounge... I've been there before with my older daughter, and now it's the middle one's turn for the "Diva" experience! There were four of us...made reservations in advance... we arrived, we were seated. A lot more bachelorette parties there now than I remembered. The bartenders/servers have the patience of saints! Frau, frau, sugary cocktails, with cutesy names, all around! Started with appetizers, split a salad and entrees. Decent enough. (really now...are we REALLY here for the food) Stayed to see "Gwen", "Cher", and the "now Grammy winner...Amy"!! Always entertaining!! A perfect beginning place for a night of many "sights, sounds and stops"! At the end of the night, middle daughter turns to me and says "Mom...in a whole year, I never had this much fun with (what's his name?)!!! MISSION COMPLETE!!!!

Samantha L.

I love that Kit Kat has half of drinks on at least 4 nights of the week. $5 martinis? AWESOME! Plus the selection is vast! I love to get mojitos too, if they don't run out of mint leaves!!! The entertainment is always... interesting... and the lobster mac and cheese appetizer is tasty. Downside? Sometimes way too loud in there, and you can't hear what your friends are saying. I plan to visit sometime soon for a Glee Tuesday. : ) Never been.

Lawrence Y.

Kit Kat Lounge is SO L.A.... SO West Hollywood! I don't know if that's a good thing or bad, but I kind of liked it. Our party of 4 was seated in the back area, so we didn't get as much draggy attention as the front area. We had a couple appies - + asparagus salad (with strawberry vinaigrette, some cream cheese bites)... lots of flavors, but my mouth couldn't focus on one + calamari w/ an Asiany sweet/sour sauce... yum + frites... not bad Server we had was decent. Felt kind of rushed at the beginning though. I had a couple Kit Kat Passion (fruit) martinis which I enjoyed very much. Very smooth. Only complaint was the seizure-inducing lighting during some of the numbers... shrug!

Elaine C.

Lord, I think watching the Grammy's is best done at Kit Kat Lounge. If anyone ever offers you an actual ticket to LA, promptly turn it down and come to Kit Kat instead. Between the 5 gazillion types of delicious $5 martinis, the Lady Gaga impersonators, and the impromptu Lady Gaga video dance reenactment from my my group of friends, I'm not sure I will ever watch the Grammy's at home again. Well done, Boystown.

Adriana D.

holy hangover batman. Last night was my first time at the Kit Kat Club, but it won't be my last! Went with a group and had a blast! Saw the lovely Kathryn Cole perform, I only wish the sets were longer (2 songs per set). Their martini menu is insaaaane! Just reading it is a treat. In the mood for sweet? savory? tart? salty? strong? they got it! I had the following: Porn Star (vodka, strawberry kiwi juice, splash of champagne, tasty but a little sweeter than what I favor) Cucumber Martini (cucumber infused vodka, so refreshing, was my fave!) Midnight Express (shots of dark and light Starbucks liquer and vodka, coffee dessert in a glass). Pass the advil, please.

Sarah C.

Bachelorette party central. Seriously, a must-stop. When planning a bachelorette party I really had no other choice for the entertainment after viewing KKL's website. They have awesome party packages ranging from $25+ depending on the needs of your individual group. We went for the party package 4 which included two martini's and dessert for $25 per person. I was expecting just so-so martinis and maybe a scoop of ice cream but let me tell you, KKL really knows what they are doing. Make reservations. It is a must. Turns out when I made reservations it was during Pride weekend so there were awesome folks at KKL to hang out with. Our group of ten was seated immediately and served one of the 7 or so martini's on the list. Tip: divide and conquer. Have everyone order something different and do the "sip and share." For the bachelorette, we upgraded her to receive a gift bag. It included a crown and purple feather baos in addition to Hpnotiq swag. Great for the value. Now, let me fill you in on the martini's. The cosmo is pretty standard. Decent ration of alcohol to mixers. But by far, the Lady Gaga and the Kit Kat Martini really were the prettiest. But, was I found hilarious was the likeness of Lady Gaga to her namesake drink. The martini came with glow stick and rock candy floating it--super cool. But tasted like shit. Just as I imagined Gaga to taste, if you know what I mean. The Kit Kat signature cocktail was lime green and came with a slice of lime. Very sophisticated. And the dessert. Oh, heavens! We received three heaping plates with three different kinds of cake including a molten lava chocolate cake stuff with caramel. The performers were awesome! We had a blast shoving dollars into their costumes and singing along with them to the popular songs. I was constantly impressed with what they brought to the table, if you know what I mean. Awesome night.

Carri H.

Boo: Planned to spend a leisurely full evening here for a friend's birthday. Was told the female impersonators performances would start at 7 and continue every 20 minutes. I think it was almost 8 before we enjoyed the first performance, and we only got to see 3 performances before our waiter told us there is a 2-hour table limit and had the next party STAND BEHIND OUR TABLE waiting for us to leave. I wish they had told us that when I made the reservations! Good things: Valet parking. The martini menu is spectacular. The food comes from local/sustainable sources when possible. My walleye wasn't the best i've had, but my partner's tuna knocked our socks off. Desserts are decadent. Traci Ross was our entertainer for the evening, and seeing her was worth our rude exit! Sexy, great outfits, had a lot of fun with the crowd, and gave a bride-to-be a lapdance to remember! And when they do kick you out, at least there are plenty of other fun places to check out within walking distance in the area. We left our car valet parked with KitKat (take that!) while we checked out some other bars.

Adrienne G.

Kit Kat Club is great for drinks with friends! I've come here so many times over the years and always have a great time. The martini menu is comprable to the menu at Joy Yee's; it's huge. Last time I was here I had the Put a Ring on It, which came with a flashy hypnotiq plastic light-up ring. I have not had any of the food here but it is always a fun time, and they have drag shows on a regular basis, and sometimes tarot readings! Definitely worth checking out on a date or with a group. Yay.

Julie L.

Last 2 sentences as we left...My husband told the "host" or whatever he was "you ruined my birthday dinner" and my last sentence was "oh dont worry about making sure so and so got his tip, because it is ZERO, we had NO SERVICE. As a party of 2 in which Alexandria called me 3x to book it and I had a call from someone else to confirm it for 8pm ...so ok thinking this will work. I also said it was my husband's birthday and asked if I could add a cake order. "well we have a small choc cake"..so ok. We had looked at the menu online and pretty much knew the menu. The place is small, but we have been to smaller ones before. Our "host" was "frazeled to say the least. His "follow me" was him running ahead and talking to servers along the way..I had no idea we were being sat in the bathroom! .The back room was EMPTY . We had a table for 2 on the isle right by the kitchen door. Here's a tip....when the servers are "running out"with food, you will feel quite a breeze. I was just waiting for fries to fall on us. My husband is 6'2 and 180 and he said he felt like he was on an airplane, because he couldnt put his arms anywhere.. Our food was ok...I just am praying that the 2-3in pieces of a rooty thing in my stew was some sort herb that cooked off the leaves. 30 min into eating a group of 18 rather large women walked in. Seems the restaurant had them booked for 8 not 18. Someone from the staff said "we need to move YOU guys somewhere else". While this is going on 18 people are jamming in a room that really is smaller then my living room and they are really trying to "squeeze" into the chairs. I WAS in shock. There was no way those women would fit behind that table. If you do not mind being crammed into the table, then you will make it. We were treated like 2nd class citizens. I told the person to get our check we were DONE. NEVER again. What was supposed to be a fun -filled silly night for a 31 yr birthday boy, turned sour. The staff was so harried, frazzeled, confused...the worst service ever. And the show?....forget it! What a waste of a dinner. I doubt it if there are any returning customers. I never thought a hetero couple would be discriminated against because we were a party of 2 and not 6 bachelorette girls. Really girls,go to a better restaurant. You deserve it. Oh, we were asked 3 x before ordering if we had a "groupon"...ummm no, is that the problem. This has been the first time IN MY LIFE that I left a ZERO tip..EVER! ! I just couldnt do it after the disrespect and being asked TO MOVE.***this review was made Dec 20,2013...The manager was supposed to send us out a girt certificate, which we have NOT gotten.****

Heather P.

We went for a girl's night out to watch Project Runway a while ago. I was expecting to have a few drinks and some bar food, but I was so wrong. The night we went turned out to be a deal for half-off drinks. The drink menu was like 10 pages long. On top of that, it was two entrees for the price of one. It was really a nice presentation on the plates. I had the salmon and it was as good as any top tier restaurant salmon I've ever had. Beyond the food and drinks specials, the drag queen entertainers had us cracking up and loving our night out. It turned out to be a champagne night on a beer budget.

Diana D.

Grab your friends and head to Kit Kat Lounge...you will have a blast! I went with 12 friends for their Sunday brunch and it was soooo much fun! Food and drinks were great and the performance was so entertaining. This place is a jem!!

April P.

Martinis, drag queens, music...martinis...ahhhh, the best ever Came here with an old buddy of mine on a Tuesday, and wow, this place is such a great entertainment place. On Sundays, Tuesdays, and from what I just learned, they have added Wednesdays to the rotation for $5 martinis. They have a cornucopia of martinis! Anything you can think of, they got it! They are quite tasty and chock full of alcohol Ms. Whitney Houston performed for us that evening, and she was amazing. Haven't tried their food, although we did have some cream puffs for dessert, and they were way overpriced and tasted like the came from the frozen section of Costco. So...nothing to write home about. I heard their food was pretty good, so we will have to come try their dinner....any excuse to come back for their martinis...

CeeCee Y.

I just tried their food only at Pride Fest this past weekend, and I can honestly say it was the best steak hot dog and parmesan truffle fries I've had in awhile. Their food alone was basically good enough for me to want to skip over to Kit Kat next time I'm in the area and stop in for a signature martini or two. And of course get some drag queen love. Food: A

Anna P.

If you are looking for girly martinis, girly male (?) dancers lip syncing to katy perry and lady gaga, and a lot of girls in one bar...this is the place for you. I took one of my BFFs for her bachelorette party and we had a complete and total blast. There was only one slight hitch, which is that we had to wait half an hour after our reservation, but they gave us a free round of drinks so it wasn't so terrible. Bring your camera, and your wallet, and lots of dollar bills - trust me, you will need them all.

Caroline M.

1/2 price martini's just taste better! I've only been here twice, but we've had a blast both times. I've never eaten here so I can't give opinions about the food. Some of my fave drinks were wedding cake, birthday cake, girl scout cookie, and blue Hawaii. Yum!

Desirae K.

Half priced martini's and champagne cocktails make you holla. Love the look/feel. Beautiful brocade ceiling with sparkley Chandeliers. Memzmorizing old school black and white movies playing on the crisp white walls. Everyone from the patrons to the staff was friendly and happy. Extensive drink list with the 1st and last page of the drink menu being 1/2 priced on Wednesdays. Tons of unique and fun drinks to choose from (only a portion of the drinks are shown on the website). Love the drag performances. This place makes me happy and is a great spot if you're looking to hang out with your girlfriends. I will be back!

Michelle K.

On a Saturday night, this place was deader than Michael Jackson. The music had awkward pauses between songs, which people (I use the term loosely, because there were five other people there who were all friends with the bartender) took advantage of to yell awkward things. Um, no. Saw an employee put his SHOES on a table. SHOES. Dirty-soled shoes!!!! NO NO NO NO! I'm assuming all of their tables are covered in shit/piss/vomit because of this. The martini list is extensive, but you can tell the waiters think you're a dumbshit for ordering a certain flavor. After I placed my initial order, the waiter gave me a look, which prompted me to go "Oh, how is it?" to which he said "Umm, it's ooooooo-kay..." Obviously, I changed my order after asking him what was good. Luckily, it turned out to be a good choice (unlike going to this bar in the first place). Speaking of the waiter, he wasn't friendly. We were obviously first-time visitors to the place and he didn't bother suggesting anything! On a list of 70 martinis, you should probably start recommending shit to people who are eager to get their drink on. Just sayin'. Especially if you're waiting ONE table on a Saturday night. Do you not even care about getting a tip? Also, there was no drag performer (despite what the calendar said), there was trash on the floor, AND the place smelled of formaldehyde/dentist office. All in all, this place was a HORRIBLE choice and I will not be returning or recommending this to anyone (except for Ohio State fans). I give it zero stars and suggest that it be renamed to the Shit Shat Lounge.

Mary H.

Make a reservation! Last Saturday night we called ahead (around 5) and were told despite the fact that they were booked, we could still come and sit at the bar. Yeah, that didn't happen. They have a really small bar with little to no standing room, so we ended up leaving. Looked like it would have been a fun time! I'll try again in the future.

Erika G.

MUSIC TOO LOUD! When watching Project Runway, I want to be able to dish with my friends during the breaks! The drag queens were fun, but slightly desultory. Ladies, you just can't walk thru with stuff on parade, you gotta get the moves down too . . . The drinks. Half price good. The food. Hmmm . . .ok. The fries tasted like they were soaked in ether, but I guess that was the truffle oil. Haa! The salmon was tasty, and the spinach v. good. My palate was dulled from the Kit Kat Black Martinis, tho. Note to self: if I go here again, order food BEFORE pounding down four drinks. Hm. Probably a good rule of thumb overall.

Nathan M.

Kit Kat is fantastic! If you go, you HAVE to go on Sunday for brunch. $30 gets you UNLIMITED mimosas or bloody-tini's (bloody mary) PLUS five courses of delicious food. You also get serenaded by a drag queen and get to be surrounded in a cozy environment with fun people. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time so you know for sure you'll get a table.

Mike O.

This place has extraordinary food! Everyone at our table loved their entree. I had the Grace Kelly, which was like gumbo, but the meat was grilled ahi tuna. It was fantastic. The drinks were great too. This type of place isn't normally my scene, but I was with friends and we had a great time with the 'entertainment'.

Nikki C.

The last time i was here there was a tarot card reader that occupied a table in the front who read my fortune...unfortunately I had been sitting in here for more than a few minutes and the martinis that marinated my innards blocked out most of the premonitions this eyeball into the future revealed to me...so alas I am living a life of conflict. They say it helps to remember something by replicating the events of a moment to help trigger emotions that help one's mind to retrieve the desired information...How many more martinis will it take to find out if my penny fountain wishes will ever materialize? Fun times here. great entertainment, appetizers better than entrees and the drink menu is totally to die for;-)

Deanna C.

Strong martini's. I would definitely not call myself a light-weight, but I was already feeling the affects after only two of these suckers!! When the bartender handed my friend and me a menu, we thought to ourselves, "they're still offering food? at 12:30 on a Saturday night?" Well, this menu, did not contain a single food item. All alcohol, baby. It was actually funny, because when trying to decide on a martini (from their huge list), the bartender actually tells us, "No. You don't want that one." "We don't?" "No. It's nasty. Trust me, try another one." "Uhh... okay... how about that one? *points at ruby slipper*" "Oh, yeah, that's a good one. It's my favorite." Haha, random, but still. At least he was honest! My first experience at Kit Kat was definitely interesting, however it seems we came on an off night, as there were only a smattering of people here and there. I'm still not sure what to make of Kit Kat, but I'd like to come back again on a more lively evening, try their food, and sit back for some entertainment =P

Dallas F.

I have never had the food here...I think. I like to go on Sundays and Tuesdays for half priced martinis. I will gladly pay four and a half bucks for the deliciousness in a glass called Kit Kat's Passion. Its a passion fruit martini that Im kinda addicted to. The Amsterdam Cherry is great too. It tastes like a chocolate covered cherry. I've had various others and they were all good but those two definitely top my list. Hmm. I keep reviewing places based off martinis today...I may have a problem.

Jimm C.

Worst service in history. Arrived at 4:10 for the half priced cocktails. Several people walked by but no one stopped to take an order. Finally stopped an employee, then another, then another asking each if we had a waiter. Finally, one person stopped by at 4:40 and told us the half price finished at 4:30 and we were out of luck and never came back. Then another waiter arrived at 5:05 and informed us that the half price ended at 5 and that we were SOL. WTF? Needless to say we left. Would never go there if a gun was held to my head.

Corey G.

Love Sunday's here. The martinis are half priced and the service is excellent. The bartender Chuckie is very sweet and attentive. Try the crab cakes, beet salad and shrimp cocktail and you won't be sorry!

Matt S.

Fun date place... if you sit outside. Really fun bachelorette party place... if you sit inside! Only complaint is the indoor ambiance is akin to a club--loud music, drunken people, etc. All that said, Ryan and I sat outdoors and had a wonderful experience. We both drank the cucumber martini--a very refreshing drink on a cocktail menu full of cran-orange-sprite-triple sec filled options. Ryan ordered the asparagus salad and I had the triple tomato salad. He said he would order the salad again and again and would drink the salad dressing-- I was also in heaven. Already love tomatoes but this starter was a caprese, stewed tomatoes topped with goat cheese and heirlooms topped with pesto ALL ON ONE PLATE! Delightful! For entrees Ryan had the Rock Hudson (chicken) and I the Charro (skirt steak and pomme frites)--both nice. Nothing mind-blowing, but imaginative and well constructed nevertheless. Dessert was the vanilla cake with pineapple and banana-- the name escapes me, but according to our server was made by Oprah's chef. Service was fantastic and prices reasonable. All in all, if you're looking for loud music, great drag and a great meal (inside) or a relaxing, low-key and a great meal (outside)-- Kit Kat is a nice option.

Amanda T.

I saw Beyonce's boobies here...kinda. My friend had a birthday party here and I must say it was fabulous. The "celebrity" drag queens are hilarious and nothing short of entertaining. "Beyonce" was a doll and hung out with us for a bit after she found out it was my friend's birthday. The place is very flashy and loud and I love the look on people's face as pass the windows outside. The martini menu is ridic, and the two I had were yummy-and strong-and I was driving-that's why I only had two. Le sigh...Our group ordered a few desserts, red velvet cake and some sort of lava cake with vanilla bean (?) ice cream. I found them kind of dry and boring. But all in all it was a great time.

P D.

Would have been a fun night, if it weren't for the atrocious service. Waited over an hour for our food. Inquired repeatedly about our order, and the server seemed quite unconcerned. In fact, he implied it was "our fault" since we waited so long to order. Then when our food finally come (after asking to speak with a manager - who waited probably 20 minutes to come speak with us), we were told that in fact we only waited 25 minutes for our food. Which was not true - we waited over an hour. Additionally, one of our meals did not come, and the server basically said "I didn't know whether or not you ordered that, so I'll put it in now". So, we were told that we waited too long to order, we were lying about how long we were waiting, and one of us didn't actually order what she said she ordered (even though we all heard her order it). Manager finally made his way over to our table and offered us a round of "shots" or a free dessert for our trouble. That just doesn't cut it. We had already all ordered at least three rounds of drinks, the last thing we needed was more alcohol. They finally agreed to take one round of drinks off our tab. Entertainment was great, food was mediocre at best (though I wasn't expecting gourmet), and service was atrocious. I will likely never be back. I am so incredibly disappointed. What could have been a fun girls' night out, turned into an infuriating experience.

Kelly A.

For NYE 2012 my girlfriends had just one request - drag queens. Having only been out to see drag shows in other cities I consulted the yelp reviews and Kit Kat seemed to have the most positive sentiment. Unfortunately my experience was not as glowing. First off, as mentioned in other reviews, the service was terrible. Because it was NYE there was a set menu and seating times. We arrived perfectly on-time (if not a bit early) for ours. However, our food order was not taken for over 30 minutes, well after some tables had received their second course. Given that our seating time was 10:00 I would have expected they would have been a bit more prompt with this. This kind of set the tone for the night. He rarely came by to check in on us, ask how the food was, etc. In other words, he didn't do anything you would expect of a minimally good server. To add insult to injury there was an automatic 20% gratuity for our party of 3. This was NOT mentioned anywhere on the website and feel that it is dishonest not to call it out along with the set menu price. I wouldn't have minded it IF the service was good but our server acted as if he knew his tips were guaranteed regardless of how poorly he worked. Second, there were not very many performances that night (3-4) and only one performer. Having been to other shows before I had assumed that Traci Ross would be the headliner, not the only performer. I could see this for an average weekday night, but given it was NYE I expected a little bit more. I will say Traci was very talented, but with only one performer the range of songs and entertainment was a bit limited. It also, I'm sure, contributed to the fact that the performances throughout the night seemed few and far between given costume, hairpiece and makeup changes. I also personally didn't find the restaurant layout that conducive to a drag show. It was set up like your typical small Lakeview restaurant so she mingled around while performing. This meant at times she was out of sight and servers tended to hang back during performances. However it does however make the possibility of one-on-one contact and pictures more feasible if that interests you. The food itself was solid, though not exceptional. I liked that they had more upscale offerings like foie gras and a salad with pork belly. I will say though the one bright spot is the martini menu. It's extensive, creative and delicious. I had a peanut butter cup martini and a banana bread martini and both were amazing. Overall, I would NOT recommend this place for NYE at all. The service and level of entertainment to me was just not on par with what I would expect for the biggest party night of the year. It also pretty much fell in line with the expectations that most things on NYE are overpriced. The meal was not really worth the price we paid and when you add $12-$14 drinks on top of it, tips for the Diva, and the automatic gratuity it was pretty pricy. I would consider coming back here for one of their discount martini nights if a friend asked me, but I can't see paying full price after my experience. I'm going to seek fun drag entertainment elsewhere.

Tracy L.

cute, but a little small especially gets packed on weekends, you won't get in without a reservation for sure. tried to come here for my bday without a reservation, yeah right. Came on a wednesday, martini specials!! lip-singing shemales and a whole lot of fun!

Christian C.

Great martinis and atmosphere! Their half price martinis on certain days are wonderful! Friendly staff as well including Josh the bartender!

Stephanie H.

Kit Kat Lounge is a fun atmosphere if you want a place to go be wild & loud & dance around with drag queens. I think that's great when you're in that mood! Thank you Kit Kat Lounge for providing such a place to get a little crazy. I'm pretty sure I didn't eat their food, as we stopped in later at night. However, the speciality drinks are fun and fruity, so take a chance on them and try something new!

Heather M.

I went here for my 25th birthday last week....my bday landed on a Wednesday which also happened to be their $5 martini and buy one get one free entree day.... I made reservations for 10 and was given the perfect table where we could view the show up close and personal. That night "Traci Ross" performed and it went beyond my expectations. She was awesome, played great music and danced up a storm. The customer service here is excellent, they made sure we had everything we needed and continued to check on us. The food is okay ..I was slightly dissapointed with my crab cake appetizer...but what can u expect when its only 9 bucks lol...The drinks are GREAT...def recommend the "Lady Gaga" and the "Pornstar". I will be back again in the near future. Thank you Kit Kat Lounge for making my birthday so pleasurable!

Gerard M.

I called to make a reservation for 2. Yesterday was my bf's birthday. I called kit kat last week to make a dinner reservation. I inquired as to whether they do anything special to celebrate or acknowledge a birthday, the person on the phone said: " sure, just tell your server when you get here". I did tell the server and not one thing was done. At the conclusion of the meal, I was given a check and a half smile and an almost thank you. We dined early and the place was literally empty. Despite having few customers and lots of staff hanging out and playing grab-ass at the end of the bar, the service was unbelievably poor. These servers were more concerned with checking their phones every few seconds and sharing photos and other media amongst themselves. It was as if the place was closed and they were all having fun after work. The busboy cleared my cocktail glass without asking if I was finished, which I wasn't. Since when do we simply decide when a guest is finished? Is that the new proper way to give good service? despite the need to clear my drink off the table, dirty plates were left until we practically started setting them on an empty table to get them out of our way. The food was ok. not remarkable, but ok. As we were leaving, the pimply faced host in his pink sweater(it was 89 degrees outside) was standing at his podium outside seemed irritated that I said good-bye as we walked out. He was, of course, busy playing with his phone. He managed to give me a look of disapproval for having unterupted him to say good-bye. He remained engaged with his texting and clearly had no time to say good bye, thanks for coming....or anything that you might expect a good host to say when a guest departs. I won't be back. Poor service is a deal breaker, especially when the staff has the attitude that you are annoying them by being there.

Min C.

Considering I'm not a fan of their extensive martini list, the Kit Kat lounge is one of those places you go to solely for the experience. Came here for a friend's 30th birthday celebration and while the entertainment was amusing, the lipsync going on was mostly directed towards the men and based on the entertainer's preferences, can exclude visiting a lot of tables and seems almost uninviting to receiving any tips sent their way. The food is decent, but on the pricey side. The service absolutely stinks. It takes forever for the waitstaff to come around and take orders, and after the plates are set down in front of you, your waiter/waitress becomes a myth never to be seen again--until it's time to get their tip. To me, this place is a lot like reality TV. It's entertaining in the beginning, but you look back and realize how much time you wasted.

Frank A.

Kit Kat Lounge...I love you on Tuesdays but not so much any other day of the week. I'm usually at Kit Kat on a Tuesday for a half off martini, $5 that is, with friends just hanging out after a long day of work. They do have a huge list of martinis and they get really creative with their names. Kit Kat also has an awesome chicken and steak skewer dish with peanut sauce. Great appetizer while your drinking the night away on your $5 martinis. I highly recommend you try the Bloody Mary Martini or the Emperor Martini if you like bitter drinks; two of my favorites. On Tuesday they also have live entertainment. E.g. Female impersonators perform at various intervals throughout the night to the likes of Whitney Houston, Rhianna, Gloria Gaynor, etc. The reason I gave them three stars is because Tuesday is the only night I like. The weekends I will not be seen at Kit Kat because that's where all the bachelorette parties like to take place and I don't wanna be next to 30 screaming girls wearing penis pins and wanting to make a new gay friend.

C A.

I like this place except for when the trans girls come out to do there music performance in the middle of our dinner, we cant even hold a conversation for the 10 mins theyre performing and the music is sooooo dang loud! The food is descent, stay away from the kit kat salad. they put seeds in it for some wierd reason, seriously seeds! almost cracked a tooth. my partner had seeds in his too. the eggplant Parmesan is awsome and the martinis are great. I just wish they had a night where we could go and not have to worry about the girls coming out every 20 mins lip syncing.

Tara S.

Half price martinis and glitzy drag queens? Where else do you get that for Sunday brunch? If you enjoy a kitschy, fun experience, the Sunday brunch is a blast. There must be 30 different martinis on the menu, many only $6 during Sunday brunch (I had a "Girl Scout Samoa" which tasted dangerously like a caramel milkshake, followed by a refreshing pear martini recommended by the waiter. Both were absolute winners.) At about half hour intervals, "Madame X" came out and performed a couple of songs, then would pose for photos before changing for her next set. Our day was a special homage to Cher, which suit me just fine, but friends said other dates have been dedicated to show tunes or classics. Also, Madame X really sings, but some of the other performers lip sync. All gratefully accept tips. The food was really good and reasonably priced. I had the panini of the day (chicken with grilled tomatoes) and tried hubby's chicken and waffles--all were fresh and very tasty. I'll be back with a group of girlfriends, and I'd highly recommend Kit Kat Lounge for a bachelorette or birthday party!

Melanie R.

LOVE! Great food, amazing drinks, fun entertainment, friendly servers, gorgeous decor - what the hell else is there? (I guess maybe a happy ending . . . LOL) A definite must, especially on Bravo nights when you can watch Project Runway (I guess it's on Lifetime now - Boo). Just great fun - GO NOW!

Lindsey B.

I'm writing my review first and then deciding how many stars Kit Kat deserves. I had an overall OK experience this past Saturday for my friend's 27th birthday. We had a group of 20 which turned into 10 (you know how flaky people are) and White Christmas was playing on their big screens without sound, but I know all the words anyway so I loved that part. The martinis we got were good (I had 2 french martinis and then moved on to Jack Daniels) at $10/pop. Our entertainment was Catherine Cole (I think that was how she spelled it) and she was absolutely beautiful. Her little act was pretty funny too and she made a great Cher at one point. But an hour into being at the Kit Kat she came out and said the EXACT same thing she'd already said. Really? You don't have other bits that can fill up more than an hour? There was another smaller group of girls there not celebrating anything, but having a girls night out. I know this because Catherine asked them several times and was surprised that they were there just because. But she spent most of her time with them, eventhough we were giving her tons of money at our table. I'd also paid a bit extra to make sure our birthday girl was paid attention to but Catherine spent most of her time with the other group. Sat with them, drank with them. I went over and asked her if we could have a picture with her and our group and she said she'd be over. We waited for about 45 minutes and finally took our own pictures without her. She came over as we were sitting down so we all got back up and had a picture with her. She walked away quickly to talk with the other girls again afterwards. It was a little disappointing. When we got the bill it was $440 with gratuity of $67 for 8 of us (who ate). Pretty pricey, but the food was decent. The two appetizers of Calamari and crab cakes that came with our party package were really really tasty but some of us ended up having to split a cake and some girls only got one piece of calamari because there wasn't enough to go around. It was a little ridiculous for the price and knowing how many people we had that was all we were given. After receiving the bill we waited probably half an hour for the waiter to come back to pick it up so we could leave. That was a little annoying because he was over taking care of another group that just got there and bringing them drinks, which is fine, but we wanted to leave and just needed him to run the credit cards. Overall it was fun but we enjoyed each other more than the lounge. It was a good time but once was enough I think. 1 star for tasty food. 2 stars for White Christmas.

Wesley L.

So I was distraught after Firefly closed on Halsted but have found the martini's here to be the next best choice.....in fact I'm in love with the Black Widow (taste likes black licorice) and if it is a $5 martini night all the better. I like that there is lots going on inside and that there is nice seating outside given the weather. I'd like to see more options on the dinner menu but am pretty satisfied with whatever I order. Add to your food menu and I would raise you another star!

Bianca J.

Entertainment while dining, you can't go wrong!! Love it! 5 star for martini (an extensive menu), 3 star for food (limited selections that might not appeal to all)... Quite an eclectic dinner menu and brunch menu

Angela D.

So I really went more for the cheap martinis and the floor show than the food... I was pleasantly suprised at how good the food was. I wouldn't call it FANTASTIC, but it was pretty solid. Only disappointment was the red velvet which tasted like it had been frozen and recently deforsted or had been in the fridge too long and was a bit dry. Now I am a psycho for good red velvet, so my bar is pretty high. Other folks seemed to think it was pretty good so you may want to ignore me on that one :) Everyone at the table ordered something different, and I tried most of them, nothing was what I would call even sub-par. The chicken and waffles dish was tasty, the eggplant parmesan was actually quite delicious, my spiced chicken and cous cous was also tasty. Martinis are creative, plentiful, and half price on Thursdays, which is also 80s night. I loved that they played Adventures in Babysitting and Pretty in Pink on the movie walls during dinner too. It was really fun, and the movie didn't distract from our conversation. I was a bit disappointed that in the 2 hours we were there, we only saw 2 performers. But considering the show is "free" it's hard to complain. The floor show was definitely entertaining, and seriously, gorgeous! Made me feel quite inferior in how I look in a skirt and heels :) Next time, hope we get to see a bit more. One thing to consider is that while there, your chances of having an obnoxious and understandably rowdy bachelorette party sitting at the next table is pretty high. Thankfully we were wrapping up as one was coming in (yes, even on a Thursday). If we had not had a groupon that made the prix fixe dinner option half price for 2 of us, it would have seemed a bit too expensive. But again I am a food snob, so maybe I'm a bit more critical. IOW, I went for the show, and the fun with friends, but I wouldn't go there again if it were just for dinner. Too many other options nearby where the food is FAR better at the same price point. It was really the good friends, music and movies that made it worth it :)

Carl D. S.

This review is not like the others...Trust Me (Us). As most people venture into Kit Kat for one of their famous martinis (off one of the longest list of martinis), we had 2 named after us. Our party sipped the drinks named for us as the amazing performances came and went. Food, delicious, fun food was served. It was the greatest day of my life, and was so glad to have my family and best friends there. The Kit Kat was the place of my wife and I's wedding reception, and it was perfect. We changed our (traditional) plans 4 months before and decided to go the opposite route. We looked for plans that would be exciting, entertaining and unique. The moment we walked into Kit Kat, we got it all at once and more. The staff and owners never once hesitated or stopped working. They made our night more than memorable and included so many surprises along the way. I cannot speak about Kit Kat in any other context than my wedding night. Our guests were treated royally and all our needs were met. It was a dance party of glimmering proportions. We could not have had the time we did without them. I can only imagine that any other patrons would be treated the same. THANK YOU!

Shanna P.

I spent the eve of my 29th birthday here when a friend and I met in Chicago. I checked this place out on the recommendation of my ex from the city. I mean, you can't tell a girl there's a place with lip-syncing drag queens and a million martini choices, and expect her not to have to check that out. The night we went was "Desperate Housewives" night. Not too exciting, but afterward they played "My Fair Lady." I remember the food was good, but don't ask me the details. The drinks and the abundant choices (70!) of so many different kinds of martinis are where it's at. They were delish. All sorts of crazy flavors: white chocolate, creme brulee... In between that, having a very sexy lady sing to me, and having my cards read by a tarot card reader in the corner, my birthday was quite memorable (what I remember after those martinis, anyway).

Miss M.

This place is absolutely deplorable and won't even honor your reservations UNLESS you are a trust fund, jappy suburbanite girl that is Coach Hand Bag Certified and you are a size 6 or under. Last night (April 16, 2011) we had 8 pm reservations that my friend made for her 25th birthday party and we get there and first we're told we'll have to wait for 10 minutes. Ok, fine. Every table was filled (obviously they like to overbook their tables) and we ended up waiting or 30 minutes when finally my friend confronts the host at the front door and asks why we have not been seated AFTER the fact that she had made reservations long in advance. He tells her that they can't seat anyone that doesn't have at least 1/2 of their total party present and that he had simply just canceled her reservations.... she was not given any notice at the time of reservation that at least 1/2 of her party needed to be present to be seated, and literally, our time was wasted standing to wait to be seated. We decided to leave because after all, why should we spend our money at an establishment that doesn't respect or even honor their patrons' reservations and when we left Kit Kat, we saw 2 young women smoking cigarettes that asked us what was wrong. We told them that they would not seat us because our party was "incomplete" and they replied to us that they had no problems getting their table and that people from their party had in fact arrived late. So obviously, Kit Kat Lounge is selective as to who they would like to serve. If you are not a size 4, don a Coach bag, Jimmy Choo heels, blonde hair and you are from Naperville or the North Shore, Kit Kat is not interested in having you as patrons. We tried our best to get our table ( despite being dressed up, make up, and ready to party) and basically we were denied access to their exclusive lounge. Let's face it, it's Boystown. There are a dozen other places where we can see drag shows and at least be respected and treated fairly. My friend was almost brought to tears as her birthday was almost potentially ruined. She was incredibly dissappointed, and trust me, we won't be ever going back and will heavily discourage others from going to this establishment. What a shame. As far as taking reservations: good luck. If you don't fit their trixy, hip, mold, you may or may not get in. Take your chances.

Deann G.

We had such a great time! My husband and I went on Wednesday night with 2 friends. 1/2 price entrees and cocktails - such a great deal! The food was fantastic and the drinks were strong! I had the Ginger Rogers entree (halibut) - yum. In fact, the food was so good that I would have paid full price! As for the entertainment I was expecting more performers. Maybe because it was a Wednesday night, but there was only one performer who came out every 20 minutes and lip-synced 2 songs. I am sure that it is busier and crazier on the weekend nights. Though I imagine parking might be more challenging during peak time as well. We were lucky to get a spot on the next block. Either way, it was a great time and I would definitely go back next time I'm in Chicago.

Danielle T.

I've always heard good things about Kit Kat Lounge, so my expectations were somewhat high. And they were exceeded indeed! I went last weekend for a friend's bachlorette party - upon walking in, I took in the atmosphere of the place. The white walls, with black & white movies projected on them. The paisley ceiling and the white curtains with hints of neon pink giving the place an Art Deco feel. We ordered three apps - lobster mac n cheese, calamari and peanut thai chicken. All were amazing and we devoured almost immediately. Now, to get to the best part - a BEAUTIFUL, eccentric performance happened every 20 minutes. Upbeat and pumped everyone up by lipsinging and through the restaurant. Definitely a blast and will revisit again soon.

Jonathan H.

Here is the straight guy's opinion. This place is fantastic when taking out the wife/girlfriend/female wife friends... It is perfect. Great food, extensive drink list, and of course, the floor show. I like to take my wife and any friends who have done the normal touristy things in Chicago. This Boystown restaurant has done well at mixing both a fun show and a really good meal.

Lauren H.

By the name I was expecting some kind of underground, speakeasy, scantily-clad girl-dancing club (And I did see the occasional dancing girl inside) but outdoors was a whole different story! Went here with a friend just wanting to chill with some appetizers and fancy drinks and was pleased to find out that the outside experience was less 'Caberet' and more 'Sex and the City' (or how I imagine SATC might be, having never watched the show. Let's put it this way: Our martini glasses runneth over.) Not exactly sure what they were going for in terms of juxtaposition, with the original Willy Wonka movie projected on the wall outside, and...Weekend at Bernie's (?) playing inside, but honestly, who am I to judge when there are delicious $5 martinis to be had?? And so many choices! Asking someone to try each one of Kit Kat's martinis would be akin to asking a person to read every book in a library. (Though I'm tempted to give it my best shot...) Overall, I think I liked this place so much because I was able to make it what I wanted. The outside scene is my kind of place, the appetizers we tried were delicious and you can't go wrong with $5 martinis. As long as it's a nice summer day and a night with drink specials, it wouldn't take much persuasion to get me here again.

Tabitha G.

I've been here a total of 2 times and the first time was by accident, this past time was a friend's birthday. The place has amazing martinis, not to mention that they have a 3 page or more menu filled with different types....their Martinis alone are worth 1 star. However, everything else was just poor. Now grant it, the show itself was entertaining, but I guess we just expected more. It was only one performer headlining the night we were there and she only came out for one song, would take 20 minutes to do a wardrobe change and mingle, then come out again. We expected back to back performances, but what we got was 5 songs in the span of 2 hours. Ms. Cole was great, but the set list could have been better. The food is just a mish mosh of randomness...there really isn't anything I can even say about the food, because honestly you eat there because you're really there for the performance. If this place didn't have a live performance and was just a regular old restaurant I think it would have closed awhile ago. Did I mention that my friend's risotto might as well have been another form of cheese and rice, plus it had full chunks of cheez its in it. No joke...that's just weird. But the worst part to me, really was the service. Now mind you , I realize that our waiter had no interest in flirting with a table of girls, but he literally would walk by us when clearly we didn't have water and that we were ready to order more drinks. He was rude and just didn't seem to give a rat's a$$! This place did it's job in deflowering my friend from being a drag virgin, but you can bet that we'll try the baton room next time.

Kristin S.

5 stars for the incredible performers, but 2 stars for the snotty service and 2 stars for the high prices on weekends. Yes, the martinis are awesome, but the rules about what you have to order on a Saturday night will keep me away. (Order an entree per person before 10pm and order dessert and 2 martinis for $25 per person after 10pm. We arrived 5 minutes after our 10pm reservation and still had to wait outside... in the rain for 20 minutes. The host was very nice and gave us a free round of shots when we still weren't seated after 25 minutes. Still, the shots were sugary and weak, and I would have rather just sat down. Not their fault really though that the table before us wouldn't leave. It was their fault that we got put in the back which is not a place I'd recommend. If making a reservation, make sure you ask to be put up front. Came here for a bachelorette party on a Saturday night and about 5 other parties had the same idea. I get that they probably get sick of big parties of girls, but when our check came and we paid, our server kept insisting we were $165 short until I actually counted out every credit card stub and cash for him. I feel bad that he has to deal with so many bachelorette parties, but don't be a dick and kill our party buzz, man. I'd love to come back on an off night and enjoy the martinis and the performers without all the crazy prices and crazy parties going on. Oh, and since we were forced to have dessert, I'll comment that they were okay, but nothing special. The chocolate cake had a bit of spice to it which was interesting, but yeah, nothing great. Plus, their version of "dessert for the whole table of 12 was 4 desserts. Luckily we weren't hungry, but I still thought that was a bit skimpy. To end on a positive note, the performers were fantastic and couldn't have been sweeter to us and our bachelorette.

Nicole D.

I'm giving Kit Kat Lounge a four-star review for very specific circumstances. It's great for bachelorette parties or a girls' night out. I would NOT recommend just wandering in here for a drink- it's super loud, and weekends are pretty much exclusively bachelorette parties, from my experience. That caveat out of the way... there are many things to love about Kit Kat. I like the general disco decor, they play random vintage movies on the walls (they had some weird ideas in the '30s), and the drag queens are fun (and I'm not generally enthusiastic about drag queens). They also have my FAVORITE drink list in the city. It does lean toward the sweet side, but I've tried a good amount of their martinis, champagne drinks, and mojitos, and every single one has been amazing. I think their food is their weakness. I ate there with a bachelorette party once, and it was decent, but nothing special. I'd recommend sticking to the drinks. So what if you want to sample their delicious drink menu but don't want to deal with screaming gals covered in fake penises? Kit Kat has a good-sized outdoor seating area, which is quiet and lovely on a nice night. They also have half-priced martinis on Sundays and Tuesdays- perfect for a casual cocktail hour!

Catherine X.

$5 Martini's - nothing to complain about there! Not to mention their awesome list of a bajillion different types to choose from! Some of my favorites from the night were : Mango Martini Samoan Girl Scout Cookie and Blue Moon So delicious! I'm glad I went with a group of girls, so I could sample everyone's. The appetizers were a decent size, and pretty good too. It probably helped that our cute, gay server made some good suggestions for us. The performances were good, and downright HOT. Seriously, if it weren't for the extra man-bits, I'd want a body like that. This place is great for a girls' night out, but probably not where'd you want to go to meet someone as most people are already gathered around tables. That would be my only complaint.

Sixto M.

Never in my life have I been to a place where the drink menu was bigger than the food menu. I've also never been to a place where "old hollywood" comes to life! But you know what they say, "never say never". Kit Kat Lounge was made for gay boys like me who love their drinks fruity, their food well done, and their drag performers to be fierce! A couple of friends and I stumbled in here on a Friday night, and had ourselves a gay ol' time. I do wish they played some new gay classics (I don't know how many times I say Joan Crawford's face on those screens), but that's ok because if you don't want to look at the screen, you can always busy yourself with the drink menu. I'll definitely be back on Sun/Tue for half-price martini's and on Wed b/c they show top chef and project runway when they are in season. See ya there!

Elizabeth F.

My husband and I were invited for a little birthday celebration at Kit Kat Lounge and since we knew one of the acts performing too we decided to go. Lady that we went to see did excellent job. She was all over the place, in a good way.Everybody LOVED her. I ordered Chocolate Martini. It was too sweet and strong for my taste so I did not finish it. Appetizer was not bad. Something was missing though. I do not know what. If my friends would like to go there again I would go because of the company, not Kit Kat Lounge.

Justin G.

The food was rather mediocre. It's a very sad occasion when you order a meal at a restaurant, and you realise that you could make way, way better at home. The steak was okay. The potatoes were...okay. There was stuff in them, but as it wasn't that flavorful, I forgot what it was. The asparagus was boiled. Definitely a C-minus meal. The mojito was excellent though.

Zeke A.

2 Nights out of the week they have $5 Martinis - that's 4 stars right there! This is my favorite hang out in Chicago hands down. You can get a good buzz for 20 bucks, a nice ambiance, and I of course always have awesome friends with me here. The drag shows are entertaining. I'm not drag expert so I don't know how it compares to other shows, but I always laugh and have a good time. On this last visit the drag queen came out as Dolly Parton for one song - HOT! Get the Samoan girl scout cookie martini. DIVINE!

Jon S.

I would love to love this place because I live less than a block away, but the service is inconsistent and the recent changes to the menu/ chef were not entirely positive. There used to be more vegetarian-friendly options and some excellent baked bread-like seasoned chips were served when you sat down, these have been replaced by greasy fried plantain chips. Martinis also aren't great. Somehow, if this is possible, my cosmo is never cold enough. I want a frosty glass, or at least a cold glass, and I want little bits of ice glistening on the surface of the drink. Here I get a warm glass and room-temperature cosmo. If you want a great cosmo, go to Yoshi's or Jack's (in the neighborhood). Also, perhaps TOO many martini choices on the menu. Extremely loud (which of course is part of the experience)-- but I'm talking mind-numbing loud. Tight seating, bachelorettes everywhere, marginal food, and not cheap. What's to like? So much potential for improvement.

Lori M.

Another love-hate relationship here. This place used to be phenomenal in the dining department, but the last several times I've gone, the food was mediocre at best. The performers are sometimes on and sometimes terribly off. I don't enjoy my experience when there are 20 hetero women holding a stupid bachelorette party, I will admit. That contributes to my dismantled expectation. I'm into serious drag shows and love when a performer is given the stage, but when a room full of giggly, penis-straw sucking and tiara-wearing 20-somethings are bussed in from the suburbs, the whole show must not go on, for me, at least. LOVE their cocktail menu, of course, and I do wish for some new Divas for Christmas please.

Mirrin M.

I heart heart heart this place. They have a HUGE martini menu, a drag show, and super cheap drink specials during the week. I've introduced many a friend to this place. They have a drink (or 8 ) for every taste. The service is always good, and they will always give a drink recommendation if you ask. A friend and I came here to watch an episode of Project Runway and the place was packed. If you are a people watcher this is a great a fun place to do it because everyone else is doing the same thing. The only negative I have is the bathrooms. There are only 2, and its the worst lighting to try to attempt a makeup touch up (long story)

Dan T.

Can somebody please revoke their liquor license!!! If you do not know how to make drinks, you should not be allowed to sell any. My Caipirosca was made with too acidy artificially lime juice and my date's cosmo was cranberry juice (guess I am mistaken that their should me more in it). Any cent paid was too much. Run, Forest, run!

No Shame T.

I think the Kit Kat Lounge's ~3.5 star rating is quite fair. Expensive, but not ludicrous. Half off typically priced $12 martinis and another special of $5 mojitos on a Thurs. night is dece for the area. Our waiter, while new, was very attentive, friendly, and informative. I really appreciated the honesty in him reviewing our bill with us, which we used a Groupon; He told us (while I did already know) that tip was included in the bill. An extra tip for you there, pal. The queen was legit, performing a few songs every 45-60 minutes, perhaps. Limited dinner menu (and even more limited if you do use the groupon), but I enjoyed everything I ordered, particularly the James Cagney. Tiny changes could make this place a bit more deserving of the 4-5 star range: bit larger dinner menu, slight decrease in price for dinner/drinks, less forced engagement of audience members who may already be outside of their comfort zone just by being there and more focus on the loud crew/extremely comfortable folks (please note, I got motorboated...or did I motorboat...whichever it was, I was more than a-ok, much like this review, with the experience), more bathrooms, and returned phone calls when attempting to make a reservation/leaving a voicemail. Fun place that I wouldn't mind going back to and wouldn't mind not going back to.

Adam M.

Three strikes and you're out, Kit Kat! NOTE: This review is based on the food and food service alone. I have been here several times before for drinks and drag queens and have enjoyed myself. But oh that food.... The past three times I've ordered food from here I have been thoroughly disappointed. Chicken dishes have been dry and flavorless and the pasta dish I had last night was spicy, but, again, no real flavor. What really gets me worked up enough to write a poor review, however, is the prices. They are charging upwards of $18-25 per entree for food that is simply sub-par. Kit-Kat Lounge: If you want to charge those prices then you need to find a better chef. Period. Like I said, I gave their food three separate chances and not one dish was worth the money I paid. Ok, onto the service. I will say that the host we met at the door was very pleasant and accommodating. We even needed to add a fifth person and they were kind enough to move us to another table. Our server, on the other hand, needs a major attitude adjustment. Now, I know this is Boystown, but his level of bitchiness just isn't called for. He was short with us, rude at times (a friend hesitated too long on her drink order and he simply walked away), and his eyes were rolling so much I was concerned an eyeball would pop out and the lovely drag queen would slip and fall as it rolled across her dance floor. I wish for all you yelpers out there that I would've gotten his name because you do not want to have your pricey, flavorless dinner spoiled even further by this jerk of a server. Just skip dinner all together and come for the drinks, my favorite is the Bloody Martini.

Colleen R.

With $4 martinis on Tuesday nights, the Kit Kat is a fun place to meet up for a drink (or a few) during the week. The martini list is overwhelming. The Lime Drop was perfect. The food was less memorable, and fairly expensive for the portion size. The entertainment is fun, too, but boy, it's loud. Not the best place to sit down and have a deep conversation.

Arlene G.

This place has great drinks, but most people come here for the drag show and it's not that great. The 2 times I've gone there has only been 1 drag queen who performs 1 song every 20-25 minutes. That sucks! I've been to various places in the gay community and their performances could definitely be improved. I think they should have more than 1 drag queen doing shows and they should happen more frequently.

Justin H.

Half price Wednesday Rocked martini menu fruity as were most the men

Katie T.

Great if you want to hang out with 7 different baccalaureate parties... Although it is hilarious watching them hit on the staff whom obviously play for the other team... HA! Keep trying ladies! Maybe a few more hot pink martinis will do the trick! Strawberry lemonade martini was the best.. my other drinks weren't so good. I think the bartender made my drinks with the baccalaureate parties in mind...too drunk to tell the difference. The crab cakes were good. Don't get the bacon mac 'n cheese... Tastes like powdered cheese that won't dissolve.... whoops.. and bacon is nonexistent. The show was great!

Kenya C.

I love drag shows! What better way to see one than to have a swanky dinner and fabulous cocktails too! What's great about the Kit Kat is that it's not like you have to sit and watch a whole long show. A few times an hour, while you are eating and drinking, BEAUTIFUL drag performers come out and do a number in the middle of the restaurant (it's a small room, no bad seats.) These ladies are always fierce. They totally nail whatever drag impression they set out to do. Totally professional! I also love the somewhat "mod" decor.

Susan L.

The batchy I was with SHUT THIS PLACE DOWN. It was sick. We had an amazing time. Great for groups--call ahead and make a reservation. Get the $25 pp package: 2 drinks + dessert special (they wave the cover charge). What a great deal. I was also glad they were able to make fun drinks for my ladies who don't drink. Everyone could have something froofy to sip on and watch Whitney and Allyiah belt it out. And they let us hook up our ipod to spin some tunes! Awesome!

Anne Marie J.

We came with a group of 8 and all but 1 (myself) wanted to do the party package. I told them I didn't want to eat but I would drink plenty but I was told that I had to pay for the party package regardless of how much I drank. I guess spending $35 on martinis isn't difficult when the martinis are 10+ but you get tired of drinking like a fish when you're the only one doing it. By the time my group was done eating, I had only had 2 martinis (they were super sweet and both tasted the same even though they had different fruit flavors) - I had to order at least 1 more to be even close to what I had to pay. Downing a martini is not my idea of a good time. Food: my group thought the fish dish was tiny (hence, overpriced) and these tiny girls that normally don't eat much were still hungry! The chicken and waffle dish was a regular fried piece of chicken but the waffle was sweet and hearty. The eggplant parmesan was the tastiest entree they offered - thinly sliced eggplant, perfectly breaded and cooked. Entertainment: Madam X was the diva of the night - she was an excellent performer and we enjoyed her show and her colorful outfits. Loooved the wigs!

Scott B.

I'm not a fan of drag shows. Honestly, I just don't get it. So, when a friend called and invited me to cocktails in the "private room" for his partner's birthday, I told him I would be there but in my mind I was thinking "oh God". This place is nice. My only problem is the "private room" is not so private. It's in the back of the lounge by the bathrooms. So all of the other patrons are constantly passing through the party on their way to relieve themselves. Other than that, the drinks were good. I had the Lobster Mac-n-cheese appetizer which was delicious. The entertainment, whose name escapes me, was good. Every 20 minutes they perform 2 songs. He/She (not really sure about the proper pronoun) was very pretty/handsome (not sure about the proper adjective either). All in all, I had a good time.

Molly G.

I went on a Wednesday night for 1/2 priced martinis, entrees and a viewing of Top Chef. It was really fun! I loved my cocktails and the chocolate molten cake dessert, though I didn't love my entree - ahi tuna. I'd go back and try a different entree. Fun times!

Leilani B.

Absolutely love this place from the drag queen to the wonderful old movies playing inside and outside. The ambience is great, the martinis are bomb and the owners are cayoot to boot. For a Californian I have to say that I wish I could put this place in my pocket and take it home with me. Diversity is the word here from drinks to the crowd. Everyone here is bound to have a blast so please come and enjoy a bellinitini with me :)

Colin B.

The Kit Kat Lounge has a great interior - a throwback to a more upscale loungy feel. The drinks are a bit expensive - let alone all the $10 fruity (no pun intended) Martinis they have. However, The food is just awful. I'd heard that it's been better in the past; I certainly hope so. I ordered a salmon dish (I believe the name was "Salmon Says..." and no, i did not order it as such) which tasted like they'd gotten the cheapest corn-fed salmon out there. Too "fishy" tasting, not moist or flaking at all, just gross. Tried to cover up their low quality fish with the topping, but you could really taste the horrible fishiness underneath. It was doused in honey, too, which wasn't really helping me too much. The potatoes, however were quite good. The portion was not very big and the price was ridiculously high for the quality of the food - $20. I snagged a few of the shrimp off of a friend's plate but they literally tasted like the freezer. yuck. Of course, no one REALLY goes there for the food, just the martinis (which I didn't even bother trying) and the trannys (we had beyonce/brandi/whitney houston - whitney was the best as mentioned in another review)...the waiter was really enforcing the 2 hr table limit on us, even though there was no one waiting at the door and there were plenty of open tables. So I wasn't too impressed, and only slightly entertained. Would not go to again.

Jacob Y.

Great martinis...and good selection of them too... Entree...was merely ok. Considering the prices, I expected a tastier fare. And the Drag Queens can be a bit much. Although entertaining, they were somewhat of a nuisance, especially when you are trying to eat and they are trying to get in YOUR face...

Jeanette H.

I am writing the update only because they did refund me my forced tip. So I would go back for a girls night out but would keep a better eye on my total tab.

AJ W.

The Drag show was fun...liked it lots The martini selection was quite extensive...but WAAAAY over priced The food...meh at best The waitstaff...snotty as all get out. Might go back....might not.... Certainly won't go out of my way.

Richie D.

If you're looking to go out for a good time, with a unique theme, here's the place to go! Come on, transgenders/crossdressers singing on a mic, breaking moves, and making naive heteros feel uncomfortable, PRICELESS. Kit Kat's known for its martinis and have a huuuuge menu of the different flavors. All of them actually taste like what they are called. The Caramel Apple is great if you like it sweet, while the Chocolate is delicious for those who can't decide after a drink or two. You cant go wrong with any of them. The environment has many projection screens with antique, unique videos and is friendly to everyone. Tuesdays and Sundays are the best days since martinis are half off at $4.50.

Clara P.

LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! I love coming here with a group of friends for half price martinis on a sunday night. We come here soley for drinks and of course the entertainment. The martini selections are great and I have yet to have a bad martini here.

Jessica M.

It is summer. We only have a few months, so what better way to spend it, then drinking half-off martinis on a swank patio? Mondays, half off entire menu! I think Tuesdays is just off drinks - check their website. Anyway, we only had drinks, but man they were some drinks! Their martini list is bigger than the last book I read. I guarantee you, you will find a drink that tickles your pickle here. How about the "Porn Star?" It comes with a playing card stuck to the side with a half naked man showing off his goods. Or "Lady GaGa?" Complete with glow stick and rock candy! Oh, and of course crazy old timey movies and tv shows playing on a projector, or if you are lucky, videos of half naked men. Good times. Good times indeed.

Sarah L.

This was our second stop on the Girls Night Out tour. We got there and they told us $5 cover please. We were kind of miffed about that. The second group of our party just walked in like they owned the place and didn't have to pay cover... whaaaat? I was adorned in penis gear and they still made me pay, um whatever! After all, it was my last fling before the ring. We walk in and it's kind of dead and lame. All of the seats were taken but no one was standing and dancing around. There were several other bachelorette parties going on. Far in the back of Kit Kat was a hot little thing... she was either a tranny or a drag queen. Either one, "she" was HOT. After a few minutes while we were there, the place cleared out. Ms. Thang told us to take a seat and she would perform for us. We had some drinks & shots and told her we were moving on. We left because she had to do a costume change and we had to go... This is a fun place for a birthday party or a bachelorette party but be prepared to see tons of girls with penis straws, necklaces etc... Good times!

Suzanne P.

OH boy do I love this place. Came here last night to celebrate a friend's performance up the street. The weather was perfect and we were seated outside. I love how sitting out there is wonderful on a warm summer night. First I ordered the "My Birthday Cake" martini. YUM. I had no idea that a martini could really taste like cake. But it does. Next, I had the "Samoan Girl Scout Cookie" martini. Equally as fantastic. I was so happy with both of them! When the martinis aren't half off (Sunday and Tuesday), it can get really pricey really fast, but these martinis are so worth it as a nice treat! Highly recommend this place to anyone.

Daniel J.

There is no doubt that the outdoor patio is beautiful. Went there with a several friends last night. Seemed to be plenty of people working and the service was insanely slow! The patio was full (and it's not that big!) and the inside was empty. 20 minutes for a beer? REALLY? I realize the martinis are the specialty and they do come out much quicker than mixed drinks, beer or even refills on water. Pretenciously expensive and horrifically slow service. I will not be returning for a second round!

Nicole R.

"Where are we going?" I ask my GBF as we rush off to our much-anticipated Sunday brunch. He's been telling me about it for weeks now; it was the first thing planned in preparation for my visit. "The Kit Kat Lounge!" he tells me excitedly. "We're going to a strip club for brunch?" I mean, that's cool, strip clubs have good food. "Well...I think they do have *entertainment,* but it's not a strip club." "That place is like a gay theme park," a friend of mine commented on my Facebook page as I uploaded an image of my brunch to my FB "food pr0n" album. And how! The "entertainment" my GBF referred to came in the form of Madame X, who came out dressed in a black wig and a dark, sparkly feathered number to perform as Velma Kelly from Chicago (the musical) and mid-way through her number transformed into the platinum-haired and platinum-bodiced Roxie Hart belting out the eponymous "Roxie." And here's something I'm not used to seeing in Detroit drag bars: she actually SANG live, as opposed to the usual lip-syncing. Later she came back out in a bright yellow feathered Vegas showgirl ensemble and performed the "Copacabana." Don't you know I had THAT in my head all day. The decor is gleaming white tables and couches accented by cheetah-print wingback chairs, an intricate black and white floral decal on the ceiling, disco balls and chandeliers. And on the unadorned white walls gay cult classic "Mommie Dearest" was playing and Madonna pumped in through the speakers when Madame X wasn't in the spotlight. So, yes, a bit theme park-esque, but no less fabulous for it. Apparently this place is popular for raucous bachelorette parties which I would very much NOT enjoy and I am sorry for my kind. But for brunch, the place is a little more relaxed, and there's also a lovely patio where you can enjoy your bottomless mimosas if Mommie Dearest and Madame X are a little too much for you after your Saturday night. For brunch they offer a $25 prix fixe menu which INCLUDES fresh pastries made in-house as well as selected entrees AND all the bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys your little heart desires. You can also order a la carte which will end up costing you about the same give or take a couple of dollars (oh yeah, that's also assuming you're still going to bottomless route. I mean, you came HERE, so I'm guessing that you would; plus it's only $10). Enjoy selections like the Big Daddy (eggs Florentine), the Big Bad Wolf (4 mini burgers with crumbled Maytag bleu cheese, applewood smoked bacon, and wasabi aioli), the Big Ain't Bad (fresh fruit, charcuterie and artisan cheese plate), or the Big Fat Liar (housemade cheddar biscuits and sage sausage gravy). I opted for the carb-tastic Big Blue, a waffle served with nutella cream, blueberry compote, and cayenne maple syrup -- it served as an excellent basecoat for the mimosas and Bloody Marys (yeah I did both. Because I COULD. The Bloodys are good, too). This was everything I ever wanted in a brunch and then some (drag queens!). The service was extremely friendly and gracious; the ambiance was, well, drag queens!; the mimosas flowed like wine and the icing on the big pink cake is that the food was good too. The Kit Kat Lounge gets my vote as a top Chicago brunch spot (but only if you have an appreciation for drag queens).

Amy J.

Went here for a bachelorette party, and I hated every second of it. Maybe it's just not my thing... but: 1. I do not personally want to eat a so called "gourmet" dinner with a transvestite dancing around the room? 2. It is so overpriced. I think it ended up being $60 a person--and here's what's included: a VERY bland meal, one drink, and the so called "entertainment." I don't know if we had a package deal or what (probably it was a group event) but it was not worth it. I'm kind of confused if this place is normal most nights and we just happened to go to a show here? Maybe that's the case. Others seem to think it's a nice place to get a drink. But, my experience, one star. I'd probably give it zero if I could.

Beth F.

Monday sucks. I need a frou-frou cocktail! The thing I like most about this bar is that it looks like it could be super pretentious in a bitchy kind of way but once you've been here, you realize that Kit Kat is like the pretty girl you want to hate but can't because she's actually nice on top of being smart, funny and practically perfect in every way. The decor inside is sort of contemporary art deco with lots of glitz, glam and sparkle. The employees are hawt. And they do drag shows. Add all these things together and you have the perfect mix for bachelorette parties and birthday parties for that girl who has approximately 37 BFF's OMG! To my mind, that sounds like a recipe for disaster (I'm a dive bar kind of gal) but there's something about Kit Kat that I can't help but love. I dig it.

Andrea C.

1 part yummy appetizers + 2 parts delicious specialty martinis + 1 part fabulous drag queens = a freaking good time! And is it just me or does it seem like the interior designer who did Sura copie the Kit Kat Lounge?

Jill B.

First time here after several trips to the Baton Club in River North. We were here for a Bachelor party and got seated all the way in the back (I assume because we were a big party). The back of this place is pretty much separated from the front and you cannot see whats going on if you are seated in the back. It is a good atmosphere; decorated nicely and old movies are projected onto the walls. I gave two stars for two reasons.. #1 Food was NASTY. I know this place isn't know for its food but I got the salmon and it came overcooked with pretty much cocktail sauce on top and sweet potato mash. I'm a sweet potato expert and this wasn't good. #2 I think we saw the "female impersonator" twice. They really should make an effort to include the back of the room more often. If you're really in the mood for drag queens, I would suggest the Baton Club...there's an actual stage there and you can see it from any seat.

Liezl P.

Fun times! I came here for a bachelorette party- definitely a girls night out kinda place. Unless u like naked pics and videos of men projected on the walls. Service was excellent, and the singing "ladies" were awesome! We had the prix fix menu that included 2 cocktails, 2 appetizers, and a main entree. There are SO many yummy cocktails to choose from... The "lady gaga" comes with a glowstick and rock candy and the "porn star" came with a card that -HELLO- had a naked man on it :) The salmon dish i had was just okay, next time ill try the fried chicken and waffles!

Becky S.

Don't get me wrong, Kit Kat is definitely a fun place. For that I would give it 4 stars but my roommate and I went on a Wednesday night to watch project runway and shear genius. There were 1/2 price drinks and buy 1 entree get 1 free so my roommate and I were thinking great martini and cheap dinner, GREAT! The martinis were bad, I like my drinks strong but when you order a fun fruity martini and it just tastes like straight vodka its disappointing. My friend's pineapple margarita was down right awful! Our appetizer was the silver lining of the meal, it was crostinis with marinara, crab, and cream cheese. very good! our meals: the chicken and the spicy pasta. My spicy pasta was very spicy but other than that no real flavor. The shrimp in it was tasteless. So, basically, if your going to get boozed up and enjoy some singing drag queens it's great. If your going for mid-week drinks and meals skip it. You can hardly hear the TV's anyways.

John B.

We were there on a Tuesday evening to have dinner and enjoy the half-price martinis. I had purchased two Groupons for Kit Kat and made a reservation with that mentioned. We were seated outside and our server informed us it was half price martini night. Martinis were good, food was marginal but it was a good evening until the bill arrived. It was completely messed up. They charged full price for the martinis. When we asked the server about this, he said you could not get any other special pricing with the Groupon (despite he told us we could earlier in the evening!). The manager came out to help us understand our bill, and was very dismissive. Our server brought back an amended bill now with 20% auto gratuity and said he wished he could fix the bill but his manager "sucked." Needless to say, we spent more than twice than we expected to spend and we treated rudely by the staff. I doubt that we will be returning to Kit Kat when there are so many other places in the neighbor hood with better food and much better service.

Naomi L.

People are bitching about nothing here. This joint has allot of hats to wear and they do it with style. Try the coconut shrimp and martini and a good show and I would designate 7 stars but yelp permits me.....

Maria R.

Ive come here 3 times, always on sunday. They have $5 martinis! the girl scout samoan(?) is the yummiest, but i take it as an opportunity to try different ones each time, as the martini list is pretty extensive. Also, their latenight snacks are pretty good. cheap margaritas + fingerfood = great time OH, and the atmosphere is great. very sophisticated decor, music videos projected into wall space inside a large gold picture frame.. everyone has a place to sit and just relax with their drink that your waiter gets for you. And they have drag shows too, though its always been the same person singing the same music...but maybe thats because I always go on sunday night... All in all, its worth a visit...

Jack F.

I have been dragged here many times....... and I always had a good time, even when I blushed... :)

Britt S.

I rarely write reviews and rarely have service that warrants a good one. But Chris has always been a great server. Always remembering me and giving consistently great service. He is always accommodating and also has a great sense of humor providing genuine hospitality not just service. Thank you Chris!

Mara A.

I must say, this place is great! I was about 14 or 15 when I went here for my mom's 50th, and even I had fun! The drag were amazing. SOO friendly. Everyone got hammered and i think my dad ended up kissing one of them...who knows. go here for a good time. great place to throw a party!

Flor O.

Came here on a sunday night for my boss's birthday the place is great! . the martinis were half price that night and the performances were a bonus! I loved the old movies being projected on the walls ! and oh I fell in love with the bathrooms!!! loved that they had zebra print walls ;D

Joseph R.

I was walking with my wife on Boystown looking for a place for brunch. We saw the place from outside and decided to check it out. The food was really bad. It tasted like something my little brother would do for breakfast. No taste and really bad overall brunch experience. I had florentine eggs and my wife had a crab breakfast sandwich. Neither liked what we had. The service was below average, granted that the place was pretty full but, I've been in packed places before and the service has been way better. Anyways, that was my only and last time in that place.

annie r.

i wasn't very impressed by this place. i knew the name, i knew what it was all about and was excited to go, but i didn't realize the crowd that it attracted. women. women in bachelorette parties. now, i know i came here with a bachelorette party, so its sort of hypocritical, but had i not been with one, i would have been annoyed out of my mind. so many minidresses and party veils. the martinis were pretty good, the performer (yes, just one, she came out in different outfits) was just ok but not great and the service was spotty. we were also told that we had to sit down and could not dance. it was just contrived and novelty and not a place i would ever go unplanned and without a reservation.

Tarra A.

1) Ridiculously overpriced 2) Ridiculously crowded 3) Ridiculously terrible food (especially for the price) 4) Ridiculously loud. The only thing I have + to say about it was the martinis were expensive, but yes - they were good. $5 Sunday martinis are always a great price! Also, the drag shows are excellent...the performers do a wonderful job. I was taken here for my 25th birthday and I don't think that I would go again on my own.

Teresa M.

I have eaten here several times and always had a great experience, from the service, food, drinks and entertainment. Unfortunately, I didn't have this experience last weekend. First the positives: the dirty martinis are the best, the entertainment was fun, immediate seating. The negatives: the service was terrible and the food was worse. We waited 5 minutes before our waiter came to the table only for him to leave immediately to find us menus. He returned with the menus, told us about the fixed price special and left again without taking a drink order. I finally was able to flag him down to ask if we could order drinks. Drinks arrived and they were fantastic. Now for the food, I ordered the Rock Hudson, spiced chicken breast with Moroccan infused vegetables, cous cous, dried cherries and goat cheese crumble. It was awful. The chicken was tough, the watery broth had a strong lamb taste. I couldn't eat it. My friends ordered the Joan Collins and Cary Grant and both of these dishes were terrible. I don't know if there has been a turnover in the kitchen, but the food has gone downhill since I was last there. It is a shame, because I really enjoy this place.

Desire' M.

This place is expensive with small portions. The wait staff ignored us most of the time and the food took forever to come and wasn't anything to write home about. I had a 50% coupon to use next time and I would have rather given it away than go back to eat there but my friend convinced me to go with her. It was pretty much a repeat experience.

Rachel K.

Kit Kat is one of my favorite bars because I love foo foo martinis. They have an amazing list of them and they taste great. You can't beat half price nights (Sunday, Tuesday, and I've also heard Wednesday). Seriously you can't even get a mixed drink for that cheap anymore and this will have way more booze in it. However, the reason I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I really only like going to Kit Kat when the weather is nice so that I can sit outside. Inside is always too loud and the tables are too wide so you can't really have a conversation. Also while drag queens are all fine and good I hate that they tend to bring out the bachelorette parties. I despise giggling screaming girls wearing penis hats and hanging out in boys town for a good time. Do they realize that they're really rubbing their hetero marriages in our faces? Go back to Wrigley damnit! That being said, the inside is really very nice and classy looking. Just not as fun as being able to talk to my friends outside. The waitstaff can be really nice or sometimes really jerky. It really depends on who you get. But if you get the bald guy with the mustache be prepared for some snooty attitude. I am highly unimpressed with the food. Looking at their menu, I've never wanted anything on it, but I've tried some stuff that friends have gotten and I was wholly unimpressed. But partly thats because I think its just too fancy shmancy. I have simple tastes.

Bobby S.

I go to this place every Sunday! Staff is always very attentive and friendly! Never had to wait more then 5 min for a table... I like most of the drag shows. Love coming here on Tuesdays and Sundays... Where can you find better $4.50 martinis?

Jade B.

This place is good times. Although it can get incredibly loud inside during special events and also during the drag shows- so as a place to sit and have a conversation... it can be difficult. The up side to this though is that you can sit outside if the weather is nice. :) The drink list here is overwhelming- they have an extensive list of speciality martini's which are delicious enough to remind you why alcohol is an adult version of candy. The half price nights are the best way to go- especially since trying only one drink is painfully limiting. :P The food here is pretty good. It's presented in cool ways and pairs very well with alcohol- which is the real main attraction anyways. ;) Great place to go with either dates, a few friends, or a large group... It's fun to sample each other's drinks.

Katie H.

Dear Kit Kat bartender - I am so sorry that I somehow only make it your bar Sunday nights after a day -long drunk fest that starts with brunch and ends with me desperately trying to get my eyes to focus long enough to read the martini menu. I'm sorry that I pretend like we haven't been there before even though you know its our squinty -eyed drunk asses again. I may not remember much the next day, but I do know that I love your peanut butter cup martini. And I appreciate that you are patient and pretend like you don't notice that I am about to fall off my barstool. I swear that one day I will make it in sober and try more of your martinis and order some food and not have to ask if I tipped you well last time because I don't remember (relief - you said yes). You rule, Katie

Sarah J.

I've been here twice in the last year. The first time was fairly entertaining and the performers came out pretty often. The food wasn't great and I think it's a little expensive. The drinks are fabulous though and worth the cost. My second visit was extremely disappointing. My group was there for 2 hours. The service was beyond slow, I think the one performer working that night maybe came out 3 times and the food was terrible. My dining mates that ordered the fish actually just sent it back. The meat was so tough I couldn't chew it, the sauce on it was sour and strange and the french fries served with it were cold. The server had said he'd remove the fish meals from the bill because they couldn't even eat it. This didn't happen. Out of 10 of us at our table, nobody finished their meal and it wasn't because we were all full. It was a really disappointing experience and I won't be back.

Anne A.

Perchance the finest luxurious, high-class haven for Queens of Song. Order the Key Lime Pie Cosmo, whilst you peruse the 50 or so other choices. Then there's the food, which is almost as gorgeous as Tina TURNER! Yes, Tina, Whitney, and many more dazzle the catwalk here. Shakira here was better than the real thing. Classy impersonators, chandeliers, Gay Iconic film playing in classic frames on the walls, a total masterpiece of a place, top-notch and I haven't even gotten to the Mahi tuna was to die for, in both presentation and taste. Everything here is divine! I wanted to bring my mom, and plan on bringing my dad.

Joni R.

I absolutley love the Kit Kat Lounge! I celebrated my 35th b-day there with some friends and we all had a great time. Our food was delicious and hot, drinks were so good with a huge variety to choose from. Ms. Aurora Sexton was our performer that night and she did a fantastic job. The decor is lovely and so is the owner who I had the pleasure of meeting as well. All in all, the Kit Kat Lounge is a great place to go for fun, wonderful food and great entertainment. Long live the Kit Kat!!!!

Kenneth F.

On Saturday, June 25, 2011 myself and four friends sat on the patio for about 1.5 hours mid afternoon. Our server could have cared less that we were even having food and drinks. I ordered a Blue Moon that NEVER was delivered, my son ordered a Screw Driver that was NEVER delivered. This was our one and only time we will ever patronize this establishment. Unfortunately this server is the kind of person who gives gay men a bad name. I do not remember his name but can tell you he was about 5'9", thicker around the middle section with dark brown hair and a very unkept beard. We wil NOT Be back!!!

Britney M.

OMG! I went to the Kit Kat on a Thursday night for my bff's 'beeyotchz bachelorette of death party"...amazing! Service was on point, thank you Steven! I had a fab Pear martini. The grub was cute too....Fried Chicken and waffles! The drag diva was amazing! All those stars under one roof, ha ha! Sidebar- it was one of the owners birthday that night (Edward?) and they showed a clip from the movie "Flatliners" which apparently he had a cameo in. Love love love will def be back :)

Steve S.

Take a close look at the reviews on here...if you're a suburban 20 something, on the town for her bachelorette party, this place is perfect. If you're looking for a decent restaurant with good food and service, this is not the place. I have dined here twice and both times have been problematic. The first time was allright but the servers seemed distracted by some drama in the back. The second time was with my sister who was visiting me in Chicago. We had tickets to Blue Man so I thought this would be a good spot to grab a bite and a few drinks. SO WRONG! After waiting for a server to acknowledge us, he finally came over and took our drink orders. He then left and never returned for almost 20 minutes. The place was not busy at all. My sister, who works in the service industry, said "This is ridiculous". So we left and went to Magnolia Cafe. that next weekend I ran into our server and he recognized me. He apologized and said there was some horrible drama in the back with the manager. I don't care! You still have to run a restaurant! Kit Kat caters to stupid suburban girls who think a night on Halstead St somehow makes them "cool & fancy". Don't go here unless you want to be annoyed!

Cassie S.

Went to Kit Kat last night for my sister's bachelorette party. The entertainment was fantastic and since it was snowy out, we almost had the whole place to ourselves. The fact that the diva of the evening (Kathryn Cole that night) performs on the floor and right at your table made it so much fun. She danced for tips, but really just a couple bucks from each table per song was plenty to keep her happy. The martini list was huge and with 15 of us, we sampled quite a few including the porn star, I kissed a girl, lady gaga, peanut butter cup, and banana cream pie. I didn't hear any complaints from anyone and they were all plenty strong. We had the Friday night fixed price menu for $30. It included a salad, entree, and a martini of your choice. Salad was mixed greens with apples, nuts, and a vinagrette. Everyone loved the dressing. The only choices for entrees were Moroccan chicken with couscous or grilled vegetable risotto with goat cheese. I chose the risotto (along with most of the group) and I think we would preferred the chicken, which was delicious. The risotto was cooked very well but the portion was pretty small and there were very small dices of some vegetables mixed in, including carrots, corn, and maybe zucchini and I couldn't taste any goat cheese, but I am guessing there was a little mixed into the risotto. The same portion of risotto with some grilled vegetables on the side and a sprinling of goat cheese over the top would have been better and looked nicer than just the flat white plate with a ladle of risotto. I did taste the chicken and it was very juicy with just a little bit of spice. It was served over seasoned couscous with vegetables. The only desserts availble was red velvet cake or chocolate lava cake. Since we had 15 people there, I ordered three of each for the table. The red velvet was delicious, but the lava cake was really dry inside. Maybe it was overcooked? Not sure, but I wouldn't get it again. Overall a great night. I would definitely come back for another girls night out, but might consider the full menu instead of the fixed price or skip the food altogether.

Christine M.

For the ladies, Wednesday evenings are the best with half priced martini's and entrees are buy one get one free. I usually get a group of girls together and have a nice session (after making reservations!) Although the combination of drag queens, martinis and phallic shrimp skewers was not my expected result for the evening I really enjoyed myself. The martini menu is beautiful and the waitstaff knows exactly what to get in that realm. I wanted "A fruity martini without a strong vodka taste and smooth on the palliate." I should remember what he gave me, but I also had three of them. The food was good, but had the air of trying to be fancy but not quite making it...food was on the colder side and the oil used for my fried shrimp was a little off. I think though they do a high volume of food orders on that night and that could have been the problem I plan on heading back and it's a good place for the girl's night, not sure if I would go any other night because I'm not a big fan of boystown bars for the most part.

Kim P.

I suppose I should try to go back and experience the Kit Kat again for the food. But my recent experience left so much grit in my mouth that I don't see that happening. My bachelorette party was scheduled to be there. Reservations had been made, weeks in advance. I had never seen a female impersonator review and was so excited to see the entertainment. What I got was beyond underwhelming. We arrived and led to a table they were assembling as they seated us. They took a table for 4 and brought out folding chairs and tried to wedge us between a wall and a window. We had made a reservation for 10 and when we arrived only 8 of us were there. One was on the way but we were indeed one short. They had a nice table prepped for 10 and we thought it was for us. Instead however, we were literally shoved into a corner where none of us really fit. I'm a little person (size 3) so when I say it was so tight to get into the seat, it's TIGHT. As we argued with the staff about the arrangements the show lights came on and the first entertainer came out. There is no stage, so she just stood in the aisle - lip syncing. I'd also like to mention that particular woman was incredibly manly and not the least bit feminine. Although we were hungry and ready for drinks we decided the service - seating and entertainment were just so lame we couldn't endure it. We left and went to the Baton Club. As soon as we arrived there I thought THIS is what I had hoped for in the Kit Kat Club. Save yourself the disappointment.

Bev h.

after realizing yesterday that i had inadvertently joined a church league softball team full of seminary students (and playing my first booze/smoking/swearing free game), i needed a drink! the fact that some friends were already at kit kat is the ONLY reason i came back to this shit hole. same slow, bitchy service. same repulsive, overpriced drinks. same weak selection of martinis (really, the only martini you have that involves whiskey is a sick washington apple?). ugh, i'm mad at myself for giving them more $. and the universe is mad at me too- i was only there for an hour and got a $120 parking ticket. STAY AWAY!!!!!!

Steven T.

I've been to Kit Kat a few times over the past couple years, but last night I thought to myself: why don't I come here more often? Then I remembered I'm in medical school and have no time for fun. In any case, this place is one of my favorite spots in the city. WIth an elevated atmosphere compared to your typical "bar," Kit Kat offers drink and/or food specials nearly every night of the week. My fave has to be the 1/2 price martinis on Sun&Tues nights. The crowd is always fun fashionable and friendly (especially inside with the spectacular shows!). Had a table al fresco last night (wonderful weather) and it was just a nice evening spent with friends sipping on delicious drinks and nibbling on fantastic food.

Marjorie D.

I came here a couple of years ago and it was fun, but was disappointed when I made a second attempt last weekend. Came on a Saturday for a birthday party at 8 PM (reservation made two weeks prior) and ended up waiting around for forty minutes before giving up and going to IHOP instead (which I will mention had superbly friendly service!). After waiting for all this time, we were told our reservation had been cancelled because we needed to have at least half our party there. This isn't unreasonable, but it would have been nice to know from the get-go (when we first got there, they told us a ten minute wait). Also, even if our entire party HAD been there promptly at eight, we still wouldn't have gotten in, as all tables were overflowingly filled, with little sign of movement. Other than that, it's just really pricy anyway (food and drinks). You can see great drag shows for free in a lots of places, pay less for food and drink, have a lot of more space, and a lot LESS attitude. The employees were pretty snooty and unhelpful, and the crowd... well, let's just say if you're not wearing trust-funded designer clothes and a tiara, you might feel out of place.

Toby R.

A friend invited me a few years back for a dinner telling me on the phone its a "fun performance club" the waiters sing and perform between the meals they serve, sort of like a Hollywood joint housing would be actors and singers...let me explain, what it was is drag queens lip syncing (not an art form by any stretch in my opinion) who were breathing down my neck from the back...I faced away from them, looking at them from a close up doing all the speed freak oral contortions was grotesque at best, the stuff nightmares are made off. A table away from us a group of Bull Dykes was as loud as they can get and the rest of the guys in my group were chatty young trashy Roscoe queens that wouldn't shut up...my partner and I couldn't wait to leave...food was OK...nothing special but not bad. I ended up with a headache.

deb C.

The food was surprisingly good. The waiter could have had more of a personality, maybe even smiled once or twice? It wasn't a busy night so no complaints about the size although it must get really cramped at times. The performer was entertaining and paid our table lots of attention (they probably don't get many 60 yr old birthdays). She was kinda bad at lip syncing but personality makes up for a lot (waiter take note).

Christie A.

the "ladies" were entertaining, but far from the best drag show ive ever seen. The Martini's were delicious, but the food was horrible, and a total rip off. If you are going there with some friends to grab a drink before going somewhere with actual food and entertainment, a great place to start, but i wouldn't blow your load at this place.

Neline S.

I'd like to thank my gracious waiter for allowing me to move tables outside after I was seated inside waiting for my friends to arrive. I know it's rude and annoying to switch tables after you have seated a customer but my friends wanted to sit outside since the weather was great. So you graciously allowed us to move without being angry about it and that's why Kit Kat receives 5 stars. In addition to the excellent service we received tonight: attentive and patient waitstaff; it was the drinks that totally made our night. It would literally take me 3 months to go through the dizzying array of martinis, margaritas and cocktails listed in your menu but I like my liver. So I just stuck to 3 tonight: The Kamikaze, Girls Night Out, and the Ruby Slipper (I think that was the last drink I ordered). All I remember was the Kamikaze was extremely good. It wasn't too sour but sweet enough to hold me over until my friends arrived. It had the right amount of ice so it wouldn't be too watered down. The Girls Night Out was ok - there was nothing wrong with the way the drink was mixed. I just chose it to match the theme for the night and wanted to try something different. It didn't knock my socks off like the Kamikaze did. So my last drink was the Ruby Slipper. It was a pretty red drink with again the right amount of sweetness (do you see the theme here? Sweet girly drinks are for me!!!) It went down smooth and didn't have any tart considering it was also mixed with grapefruit juice. Overall, the experience was very pleasant. We ordered a bunch of appetizers - Zsa Zsa Gabor, Kit Kat calamari, and the Three's Company in addition to 4 entrees but it's all about the drinks at the Kit Kat. Wedneday nights - cocktails are half priced and entrees are buy one get one free

Vivian E.

The Drinks I always have a great time at this place! The drinks alone deserve 5 stars! It's best to go on $5 martini night; that way you can experiment with difference flavors. Just about every martini I've had has been sooooo yummy (I've tried at least 20)! Try the: ~Mango ~Watermelon ~Key lime pie ~Coconut cream pie ~Chocolate raspberry truffle ~Samoa Girl Scout cookie ~Apple ~French martini The Food I looove their appetizers. Try the: ~Grilled cheese ~Sweet potato fries ~3-flavored hummus ~Calamari ~Truffle fries ~Crab cakes ~Chicken satay! The Show Quite entertaining to say the least.....

Kelly P.

LOOOVE me some Kit Kat! I have had nothing but good experiences here! I get off work at 9 and its such an awesome place to grab a martini. The atmosphere is fun and the staff is always friendly. My favorite nights of course are $5 martini nights! so many martinis so little time! Martinis that you couldn't dream of! DON'T even get me started on the drag queens there! they are wonderful performers and look better than most real girls i know! My favorite memory was a couple months ago when my mom and her friends from the suburbs call me up and tell me that they have a group-on to go to kit kat and i should meet them up. They had NO idea that is was a drag bar and had sooo much fun! and they came on the right night to get those $5 martinis! So if my 54 year old mom and her sheltered suburbs friends can have a great time anyone can! So its safe to say this is a great spot to check out to be entertained and have some drinks! While writing this review i realize its Tuesday so i'm going to go there tonight!

Jennifer W.

I have gone here multiple times but this last time was the worst. I wanted to show my sister a great time since she was in town and went to the lounge the Sunday before and made a reservation for 8. They asked for my credit card number and then told me that we all have to show up on time to be seated. We all arrived on time and were seated. The waiter came up to us and asked us what we wanted to drink so we ordered and then after came back to us and asked us what we wanted to eat. We said no thanks just drinks. He told us if we wanted to sit we had to either, A) order a meal for each of us, or B) pay a $15 cover charge and a minimum of 2 drinks. He said we were told this when we made a reservation. I told him no I came in last Sunday and nothing was said to me about that and I would have informed all the girls about that and we would have all just ate there and not before we went out. IT WAS VERY RUDE!!! He told us we could go stand by the bar for free and order a drink. I don't think I will be going back here again! Thanks for trying to ruin a great Sat night! Good thing we left and went to a different bar!

Shi Guan T.

I went here recently for my friend's birthday and we had a blast! can't go wrong with $5 martinis, and the fun atmosphere it brings. the birthday girl was surprised with a birthday martini which the staff sung happy birthday to here. we also order the huge ultimate bacheorlette martini which came with a tiara and a sparkler. that was really good. we ordered a few appetizers, the mac and cheese with bacon was amazing. and i liked to sauces that came with the calamari. service was excellent, our waiter was very attentive and even helped me with the martini selection since it was extensive. there was a drag queen that performed and it was fun, me and my friends were dancing and taking pics with the performer. the only thing i disliked was the parking. i was driving around for 20 minutes before i found a spot. and the host (?) kept calling us since we were running late. it was raining, and traffic was horrible going into the city at 730pm! but nonetheless, our table was still there when we arrived.

Barbara D.

Fun little place to have a cocktail and watch men dressed as women (some look better than me and my friends) parade around half naked. LOVE IT! The walls are playing videos or movies or something cool that I can't decifer or care to after a few martinis. The music was too loud...even for me.

Andre' C.

Meow, a good show and good eats! I prefer the patio area for a more intimate one on one experience. However if you want a show then inside you have a sit down club experience and you will be entertained. We had appetizers, dinner for two and drinks were off the chain. Our server was great. After our dinner he asked how he did, which I found strange, but he informed us it was his 2nd day. You couldn't tell he knew his act!

Leang E.

I feel like I sort of missed out since we got here a little later than we wanted to. My girlfriends and I got there closer to 9pm, and our performer Tracey Walker was going through a rough crowd that was pulling at her dress and what not so she had to calm herself down, like a true lady. It's bad when other people have to ruin it for you. She was pretty fun though! I love the wardrobe and wig changes. The music that she sings to is very catchy and gets everyone in a good mood. It will be much more entertaining if you are with a outgoing group, as we seemed to be more of the table that was sticking money in her dress and cleavage. The place itself is so chill, and I like the casual glam feel of the place. It's very popular for bachelorette parties. I think 4 different bachelorette parties had stopped in there that night. The drinks are pretty strong, and the Samoan Girl Scout Martini is a tasty drink but might not be the right pairing for a meal, but more for a dessert. The Kit Kat salad was very good, the Chicken Rockfeller was good, but the desserts were not so great. The brownie seemed to be too soft for me. I like it a bit firmer. The prices are a bit high, but they seem to have specials on certain days of the week that would be better to take advantage of. They seem to always have the $40 pre-fixe, but it's discounted on Sunday I believe. The staff was decent, and tried to accommodate seating for everyone as much as possible. I love the black and white movie scenes on the screen and the nude male models will definitely leave you drooling if the food doesn't!

Morgan C.

One of the, if not The, best martini menu around. The 4 is for that. Yes, I know that most of these "martinis" are just foo-foo vodka-based cocktails served in martini glasses and really bear little resemblance to the gin and splash of vermouth that make a Martini. But hey, they're tasty. Damn tasty. And you can get a nice little buzz after just a couple. Staff's usually pretty helpful in suggesting something good, too... But besides the drinks, and that is: the drinks on half-price drink nights, I don't see a lot of reason to go. The place itself is nice enough. Clean, comfortable... But I've never been impressed enough with the food reviews to try any myself. And the "drag shows," while an interesting little diversion, are really not much of a "show." Just one queen out strutting her stuff. Some are better than others. And when the "show" is on, forget your conversation. Actually, remember it, so you can return to it when the song is over; it's too loud to try to talk through the act. Best bet: nice weather, grab a table in the outdoor seating area, have a couple half-priced martinis, and people watch.

Misse D.

This is a great pick for a girl's night out. I went here last Saturday night with 3 girlfriends to celebrate my birthday. We had loads of fun! There is a performance every 20-30 minutes. The performer was totally fine with us taking pictures of her. She was fabulous! We ate dinner and dessert here as well. I checked out the food reviews on yelp before my visit- they were mediocre. So I ordered 2 appetizers. Both were very good-- goat cheese spread and crab cakes with mango sauce. My drinks-- bellini and a pommagrante martini-- were tasty but not too strong. Two of my friends are pregnant so we decided to splurge and get 1 of every dessert (3 total!) They were all very good... and I left stuffed and with a smile on my face. I will totally come back!

Drea C.

Kit Kat makes sundays much less gloomy... I will say that I'm a pretty straight female who never truly understood the reason for drag queens until I came to Kit Kat. THESE DRAG QUEENS FUCKING RULE! with that said, the martinis here are heavenly. there is a list of around forty different flavors of specialty martinis - such as wedding cake, girl scout cookie, snickerdoodle... and those are just the sweet ones. i have yet to try anything other than a martini but I have seen friends eat and enjoy items from the food menu. No matter how crowded it gets, there is always a cute waiter to grab you another drinky. Kit Kat has a special every night. There are margarita Mondays (half off) and Wine Wednesdays (free wine)! It's hard to decide which day to visit! But when you do, bring some singles. These queens deserve a little love.

Courtney B.

We held my friends bachelorette party here the other evening. I am giving this place three stars because of some highs and lows. First for the highs- - this place is fantastic for bachelorette parties, on a Saturday night that is all that is there. - The entertainment is great, our group had a blast and it really got us going -the infamous drink list (personally I am a beer drink so this is actually a low for me since they pretty much have no beer, but I will be fair- when in Rome) ...But the lows- -since our party did not do one of the party packages the waiter informed us that everyone in our party had to order either two appetizers or an entree. And honestly the food was not that good to constitute the prices here. I had been at a company picnic all day and really did not want the much to eat. So when I tried to order 2 appetizers they were out of both of them so I had to order and entire tuna steak... REALLY annoying - three in our party got the chicken roll up thingy- Stay away- each of them had two bites and found it completely inedible all and all I had fun- but I will probably never go back here- unless I have to. $50 a head for crap food not worth it. But it is fun for a bachelorette party.

Jorge M.

The drinks here are to die for. If you're looking for a fun cheap place to chill with your friends this is the place. Tuesday and Sunday is half price martinis and they had a good 50+ to choose from. I did return my calamari the other night it was just very weird and I didn't feel like getting sick. The staff is very helpful and nice. Super attentive as well. Can't wait for tomorrow and/or sunday. I prefer to to seat on the patio during summer time.

Melissa B.

Oh my dear Kit Kat, it has been too long. First, the performers are awesome. So much fun. The food is pretty good, not great, but good. The martinis are AWESOME! Did you see how big that list is? My recommendation is the peanut butter cup. Yes, it sounds nasty, and I'm usually one who doesn't like the sugary drinks, but this one is just way too good.

Mara S.

I went here last night with a large group of girls for a bachelorette party (almost everyone in the place was with a bride-to-be). It was a pretty good place that redeemed itself after telling us that our reservation would be a few minutes behind schedule and then giving up our table when we went across the street to have a drink. There is a huge selection of cocktails and the food looked really good. We had a couple of desserts that were tasty - the banana spring rolls and chocolate lava cake were delicious - the carrot cake wasn't good at all. We happened to be there on a night where the performer was actually singing instead of lip-syncing. I think that made the place - if she hadn't been so fun to watch the place wouldn't have been nearly as fun. Our server was really good and apologized on numerous occasions for the sometimes slow service. She gave us a really good deal on our food/drinks - she didn't charge for any desserts and didn't make us stick to the two drink minimum since the service was a bit slow. I'd go back for a similar occasion - they played great music in between performances. Where else could you possibly go where when they play "Since You've Been Gone" the entire lounge gets up and starts singing at the top of their lungs? You should make a reservation if you want to go here before midnight and you should be prepared to wait a bit for drinks and service.

Annabelle S.

Kit Kat has a fun environment and a great drink menu. If you are into great drag show performances, this is the place for you. The performers come up right to your table as it is an intimate setting. Besides the musical entertainment, they also have a tarot card reader on certain evenings. The best part about Kit Kat is the extensive (and somewhat overwhelming) martini selection. They have half price martinis on certain nights which makes it even better. The food is pretty good, I've had some good things and some bad. They have terrible desserts that are clearly purchased and not made themselves so I don't recommend getting dessert there.

bridget l.

I really have..experienced better. The salad was pretty good. The service was so-so and the drag show...well...it wasnt the best. I prefer big time glam shows.. this was a little more lounge singer rubbin up on the regulars and holding a mic. I was more turned off than entertained. as for dinner...like i said..the salad was good.

Steven M.

Very nice elegent place. Great bar. Not the same old joint on halsted. The martini's are the best on the block. Haven't ate here in quite a few years, but the atmosphere is great. You can have a fun time here with friends. The last time I was there, they had a performer. She was actually very good. But the place is not big enough for the both of us. It attracts enough of a crowd for the bar and dinner that it seems to be more of a distraction. Would I go back. Yes.

Candis A.

I had a blast here. We went for a friend's bday and it was great, everything I ate was good, the presentation of the food was beautiful. The Diva really put on a show plus the martini's have good flavor not weak not strong just right. I would go again but the price is on the high end for the weekend maybe I will try a weekday next.

Malinda J.

Now that I've reviewed The Baton I can better appreciate Kit Kat Lounge...as I mentioned already, they are too different to compare so I will refrain, respectfully, from doing that. I won't make the diva drag show #1 either because the place just has so much more to offer. The martinis, hands down, are #1. Talk about OPTIONS! The list is endless! My favorites: oh nevermind, too many to list... :-) #2, the cuisine is Delish! The Kit Kat Salad is so unbelievably YUM! Last time I went they didn't have it for some reason, :-( , but my entree was WOW! I had the Marilyn Monroe, peanut encrusted salmon with sweet potato mash. One of THE best entrees I have ever had, no joke. And now...the Divas! A couple of times they were meh'. Traci Ross was the best that I've seen AT the Kit Kat Lounge anyways. She's just full of fun! I've seen Sunny Dee-Lite during Trannypalooza and she is gorgeous so I would love to go back here on the night that she is performing. Aurora Sexton too, would enjoy watching her. One thing that I can say is that I like drag queens that really fool ya and Kit Kat doesn't really have divas that will do that... The Baton has a couple of queens that are HOTT! As for Kit Kat, the drag show is a bonus to me as the cocktails and cuisine are exceptional!

Giovanna B.

Hmmm... maybe I should've read the reviews here before going... I have mixed feelings about the place. On one hand, in my over-eager and naive mind, I expected this place to have a mini-Vegas type of show, you know a 45min thing where performers come out and entertain the crowd. But nah. As far as entertainment goes, it was pretty much one nouveau-lady walking around having men (and women alike) stuffing dollar bills down her shirt as she would lipsync and dance to whatever song was playing. She did an "a'ight" job, though I must say that both my friends and I agreed that she was H-O-T. In other words, there is NO.WAY, on God's green Earth, that we would *ever* be able to look like her. One friend said that the only way we could be "the perfect woman" is if we were born men to begin with, but that's a social commentary better left for some other time. The food was blaaah. If you don't go when entrees are BOGO-free, don't bother ordering them. Actually, don't order them if they are BOGO-free. I would like to try the appetizers next time though - some sounded pretty good. Oh, and the wasabi-mashed potatoes weren't bad... Now, on the other hand, I really liked the place itself. The decor is simple but somewhat *fabulous*, as are the couches and the framed projection screens. Who doesn't love classic Clark Gable playing around you, no? LOVED the music and LOVED the drinks. And of course, given the right company (and going on a "specials" evening), one can have a fa-bu-lous time! Will I go back? Yup. I only had one martini and there is a whole drink menu to try out =)

Jen S.

This place has really great martinis and a two-sided menu to choose from. The martinis are expensive but very tasty. The entertainment is fun, especially when it's a famous persons' birthday (i.e. Liza Minelli). They imitate the birthday person all night and play all her movies. If you don't want to spend a lot of money but still want to go, try going on a Tuesday night when martinis are half-priced. Oh and on weekends get there before 10pm to avoid cover.

Lisa F.

HATED IT!!! Skip this crappy cramped one show dump! We had a 10pm reservation for a 2 hour seating. We were not seated until 11pm. The host told us which one was our table so we could watch them overstay their 2-hours while we froze outside for an hour!! During this time we also spoke to the manager who first offered us free drinks but told him we had the $25 package SO then he promised to "hook us up". No such luck, he gave the birthday girl a giant drink and gawdy tiara and thinks thats ok. Well besides a shitty manager and really shitty wait staff there was only ONE performer. The Baton Club is WAY more fun.

Ms T.

Great drinks! I've stopped in and sat at the bar for a drink or two. I found the performances quite fun and mostly good. I cannot comment on the food. THERE ARE DRAG QUEENS HERE... close minded people wouldn't enjoy this place at all.

Greta P.

Rather than Baton, if I want to enjoy a bit of drag, I go to Kit Kat Lounge. The martinis are creative and delicious! The drag show is a blast! The food isn't really that great, but there is also no cover.

Maggie R.

a solid 3 stars. go here if your babes are turning 21, or if your best babe just broke up with her boyfriend. you can also bring your mom here, if she's into this sort of thing. +female impersonators are, more often than not, entertaining. and i mean that just in general. -drinks were kind of pricey. +was here for a friends bday. they served cake. it was delish. +project runway thursday nights. -kind of weird that a lot of the gentlemen working here look alike. alarmingly so. genetic dress codes freak me out.

Audrey T.

I got slapped in the back of the head with a twirling dress here. And my friend.... my friend.... she got her head throttled between a huge set of breasts. I think this place has the largest selection of clever martinis in the city. And if not, it should.

Sara G.

Was introduced to this fun filled place on my birthday this year. I had a blast, the girls were fun and really got our crowd involved. The food and service were not that great, but the martinis were excellent and potent. I had a fun time and it was a great way to kick off a night out in the city for my birthday.

Nancy Ann S.

All in all a great "occasion" stop. Bring your brides-to-be or birthday buddies for a great lip sync show. The entire experience is built around their all inclusive menu. $49 per person gives you three appetizers to share, your choice of three entrees and two sweet martinis. There's a lip-syncher that comes out about every 15 or 20 minutes. They do two songs and really ramped the crowd up. Their costumes are straight out of Hollywood. Their bodies are absolutely amazing. This is a great place to start your first tour of boys town.

Kim R.

My niece made a reservation for 3 people to celebrate my birthday at brunch this past Sunday. We arrived at 1:45pm for our 2pm reservation. We were told that a group had been sitting at our table since noon and the manager was going to ask them to leave. We sat on the patio for an hour, in 93-degree heat, and was never given access to the restaurant. So disappointing when reservations mean nothing.

Mindi A.

I was underwhelmed by Kit Kat Lounge. Judging from what I had seen on the website, I guess I expected something better. I came here for my friend's bachelorette party and there were 2 other bachelorette and a birthday party already there. The service was average and they had a scantily clad young man walk around offering test tube shots. I was most disappointed with the drag queen performer. It seemed that she only paid attention to the table and even though we were tipping her, she barely paid attention to us. Maybe Chicago drag queens are just different performers than the ones I have seen in Columbus and St. Louis? The food was pretty good but not good enough for the price they charge, especially considering the performance was not as exciting as I was expecting. They also charged us for 9 meals even though 1 person left before the server even came around to take our food and drink orders. My portion with tip was $60 and I did not feel like I got $60 worth of food + entertainment from the 2 hours we were there.

Daniel C.

We had a perfectly amazing time at Kit Kat. I feel like I have no expectations of a drag queen place to serve good drinks or good food, because I expect the entertainment to be the focus. BUT, Kit Kat pretty much has it all. Loved the performer. She was fun, talented, and had lots and lots of costumes. I loved that they do about 15 minute breaks in between performances - gives you time to talk and drink. The food was excellent. I had the chicken and waffles, and it rivaled the other best chicken and waffles I've had (in Houston). Their portions are generous. We did the bottomless mimosas and bottomless Bloody Mary martinis. They poured strong, and poured often. All in all, this place is a total winner. Congrats to the owners and crew for creating this institution.

Norm J.

I come here with friends for their Sunday Brunch often and I always have a great time. The food is delicious and the booze package is on point! With the Sunday Brunch you had two options 1) $29.95 for bottomless mimosas/Bloody Marys/bellinis or sangrias with a biscuit and the choice of 3 entrees (Divalicious Bruch prix fixe) 2) You pick what you want off the Divalicious Brunch menu and can add the bottomless mimosas/Blood Marys/bellinis or sangrias for $14.95 Along with the great food here they also have a performer (Drag Queen) who is there for your entertainment. The singing isn't the best, but the overall effect is good. Give it a try folks!

Gendra J.

Night out with girls for my bestie 30th birthday! Good show. My first drag show and highly entertaining... I learned a few moves :-) Very friendly environment. The food was ok moderately priced. It was $30 per person in a group of 4 and it includes appetizers ( I think 2 or 3 ), main entree ( I had salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus ),with one drink. I had the Lady Gaga very good with a cute keepsake glow stick.

Angie K.

Vogue. Market Days weekend is huge in Chicago and most fitting for a drag brunch. I remembered Kit Kat for its weekday specials and learned they have a phenom brunch special of biscuits + entree + bottomless bloody/sangria/mimosas = $30! You could also pick a different entree and just add the unlimited drink for $15. You can switch between the drink options too. Can it get any better? Um yeah, there's a great drag show! I was expecting the common corny drag songs: "it's raining men," "vogue" or something Madonna, late 90s and with pointy boobs. This completely blew me away. The performer had awesome, detailed costumes and performed current Rihanna, Iggy, Malefecent songs along with the classics. The performer even came and chatted with us between her songs. She was so cool and gave us tips for the fest. I had the crab cake benny and hubby had steak skillet. He said his steak was off the chain and my cakes were solid. I didn't do the bottomless because I was dealing with a cold but everyone definitely got their money's worth. The server was very attentive and made sure to top off everyone's drinks all the time. I would definitely suggest this for any weekend that you want the most drink for your buck and an awesome, fun environment to do it.

Xiomara V.

Why would anyone go anywhere else? Kit Kat has amazing servers like John and incredible performers like Dulce! Best party packages in the city! I have wasted money on many places in Chicago but none have been more worth it than Kit Kat. This is a must-go for those who want to experience the most incredible Drag Show and stellar food and caring service!

Katy S.

I am SO incredibly impressed with this Brunch Venue!! Here's my story: I got an invite on FB for a Drag Queen Brunch taking place on 08/09/14, before Northalsted Market Days. I thought, why not? I've never done something related to drags and it was walking distance to the fest. Katy's down for this adventure! I walked in with a MASSIVE hangover from a Friday night blues smash sesh. When I looked around, OMG! The decor is BEAUTIFUL. Shiny, silver, comfortable big booths/tables, with Zebra accent chairs and disco balls galore. I knew instantly I was in store for a good time! I looked at the menu, unlimited mimosas/bloodys, two course meal for $40! ummm, yes please!! I ordered the biscuit n honey butter and the steak/eggs dish. The food was phenomenal. I usually DESPISE bloody mary's but friend convinced me to try hers. I ordered about six (no joke) after trying hers. In.freaking.LOVE! The service was great. The server was nice, attentive, and oh so very patient with my drunk ass that broke a glass (lol, fail!) But what is most important, you ask? The drag queen. She was phenomenal. I've never been to a brunch that has a live performer giving us such amazing entertainment. She had us all singing along and dancing and taking lots of pics! She was uber sweet and quite lovely on the eyes, if you ask me. I will definitely be taking my out-of-town friends here EVERY TIME they come! amazing experience and seriously the best brunch I've had.... EVER.

Ashley K.

Definitely recommend Kit Kat for birthdays or bachelorette parties. However, there are some things you should know 1) If you want any kind of reservation, everyone in your party has to agree to a party package. The cheapest is $39.99 if you go before 10. 2) If anyone in your party is a "no show" you are charged $10 per each "no show". I think that's a bit much and I don't think the people who did show up should be penalized. I get the idea of not wanting to waste seats, I do, but that didn't sit well with me. 3) Over the weekend, your party has a maximum of 2 hours. When I arrived, my party and I had to wait an additional 20 minutes (awkwardly and in the way of everyone) because the obnoxiously wasted table wouldn't leave. I was told they wouldn't take out the 20 minutes for my reservation time, but they did. 4) They don't split checks at all, so bring cash. 5) Their food is so delicious that one of my friends said he would like to make love to the chicken. Don't get me wrong, it's a good experience. However, you should be made aware of what you're getting into if you're trying to make a reservation. I really should have spoken to the manager about not being seated for 20 minutes, but I didn't want to bring down the evening.

Mary P.

One of the best outdoor patios I've ever head the pleasure of experiencing. Plus, the drink menu is 3x as long as the average sized food menu-- I dig that.

Sara L.

I've heard so many great things about this place. When the bacherolette party I was attending had this place listed as one of the stops, I was super excited to see what all the hype was about! The place was much smaller than I anticpated. Not that it was a big issue. We had party package number 4, which included 2 martinis and a dessert tray for $25 per a person. Not a bad price and you get to see a show! They kept playing some weird French soft core porn/documentary/photoshoot with men posing shirtless. We couldn't figure out for the life of us what exactly it this "movie" was suppose to be. Our performer was alright. Her choice of songs were all over the place and had long gaps between each act. I think we would've had more fun if the drinks were better. I am a gal who despises surgary, sweet, fruity drinks. Our martinis could kill a diabetic instantly. If you know me, I do not believe in wasting booze...evveerr! However, 3 sips of my martini (aka Honey Boo Boo juice) and I thought I was going to hurl. Luckily, the waiter was nice enough to substitue our drinks for other drinks not included in our package. I think he realized that 15 plus girls not touching their drinks is a bad sign. A bunch of us ordered dirty martinis (my go to drink). Well it tasted like rubbing alchol with a dash of salt water. Seriously, why offer a dessert tray when your drinks have like 20lbs of sugar in it? I really wanted to like this place. Perhaps I should've gotten food instead of booze. Oh well, now I know.

Brit S.

As a first timer here, I will try not to be too critical but I'll start off by saying I'm disappointed we didn't get a show. I called to make a reservation and the sweet voice on the phone said Wednesday at 7pm was a perfect time to arrive before the 730pm show and took my name and phone number to hold our spot. Since Kit Kat is in Boystown and street parking is the only option, we decided to arrive early. We arrived at 6pm and they easily accommodated us as we were literally the only ones there. Our super cute server brought us menus right away and didn't change his demeanor when we said we were here on a Groupon. (HUGE plus for this as I've experienced other venues getting upset that I'm using a Groupon.) Although all the severs are not looking to take a lady home at the end of the evening, they sure are very easy on the eyes and sweet as honey to all the patrons. The atmosphere appears to be high fashion with their silver benches, zebra print chairs, white table cloths and pink/purple lighting. However, you can dress up or down to your liking for Kit Kat Lounge as there is no dress code. The walls are covered in projector screens showing cartoons such as The Pink Panther and old timey Christmas cartoons (Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman!) The food came out quickly and the waiter continued to visit our table with regular frequency to ensure our comfort and refill our water glasses (major plus!) We ordered the Cesar salad, the salmon over mashed potatoes and broccoli, the burger with fries and two delicious martinis. Unfortunately, the food along with never seeing a show (which, as we were told, was cancelled last minute) is where Kit Kat loses stars....the lettuce in our salad was old. Like a few days old, wilted and not crunchy at all. The burger seemed to be cooked to my date's liking but not very flavorful and although my salmon was good, the broccoli was way overcooked and wilted as well as the cabbage underneath. I'm still not sure if I was supposed to eat the cabbage or not... We came here for good food and entertainment, none of which we were given. I cannot speak badly of the atmosphere or the staff, those were great! But I wish someone had told us before we made plans and reservations that there would be no show.

Qiana M.

Had a great time! This place is swanky and fierce. The atmosphere is inviting. If you catch a glimpse from the big windows you will DEFINITELY want to go in. I spent the evening with my girls and we were entertained and fed well. We enjoyed the Friday night special with our reservation: appetizer, entree, and our choice martini. I opted for the Kit Kat Salad, the Mae West (chicken and waffles) and The Pornstar martini. All excellent. Enjoyed the Mae West thoroughly. It was a pleasant surprise to have the banana purée with my mashed potatoes (you automatically think gravy). The waffles and syrup were just right, not drenched or too sweet, and the chicken was crispy but not burned. My drink was EVER-Y-THANG (not to mention my lovely take home gift on top of my drink....). The entertainment was FAB and these queens are giving you a top notch show. I will be going back.

Sarah S.

Shocker! I went here for a bachelorette party! When I went on a Friday night around 10pm, it was all women in attendance throughout the Kit Kat Lounge. This is a place bachelorette parties, birthday parties and just groups of women in general come to let loose. With our package, we got a tray full of delicious desserts plus 2 drinks each. The dessert tray was comprised of cupcakes, pies & cake slices and rest assured we devoured it all. They have more martini options than I think I've ever seen in my life. A lot of them were really creative and cool. The Lady Gaga comes with a glowstick! It really doesn't get better than that for a bunch of drunken bachelorette party girls. There's also a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup martini with a little peanut butter cup in it. They know what girls like! The performers are divine! Seriously they get their groove on and are fabulous at involving the audience. Bring your dollah bills y'all and show your gratitude for the hardworking ladies! My only gripe was we were there for three performances (they happened on the hour for about 15 minutes) and it was the same lady for all 3 performances. I would have liked to see a bit more variety. Some kind of strange porn or something is playing on the walls throughout. All the servers were very nice and super quick, plus accommodating in letting us switch tables. Pro-Tip: You want a seat in the front half of the lounge, that's where all the action goes down.

Larissa W.

So, while visiting my friend in Chicago, we wanted to go to a different bar and she also wanted to experience something different than a typical hipster Boston bar. We entered and I was already in awe! This place was great! I enjoyed everything about it! The ambience, the drinks and the area! The music was good and they always played a good beat! I did not want to stop dancing!

Verena P.

I Went here for a friends birthday. We had a reservation at 8pm. We came in and sat down and started with cocktails. I ordered a few champagnes and the drinks were beyond awesome. The food on the other hand was a different story. We decided we'd do appetizers and share. We got the Mac and cheese, crab cakes, scallops, and chicken satay, and deviled eggs. Everything was mediocre. I feel it lacked a lot of flavor, and was too overpriced for what it was. I've had better boxed Mac and cheese, honestly. I wish I remembered my servers name so I could compliment him but he was awesome. Service was great. The show was great, I believe there was one every 30 minutes or so, the queen was amazing- super friendly and put on a great show. All in all it was a great night, i can vouch for the entrees since no one for one but as far as the food I've had I'd say it's not worth it. If I went here again I'd go just for the awesome drinks. Their cocktail menu was huge.

Donna S.

OMG what more can I say. Me and my friend was just walking around and decided to stop in. We had a great experience. The entertainment was awesome! The martinis were really good. My favorite was the flirt teeny in my friends was I think it was called poker face. Only thing I wish we would've went with a group. We still had a wonderful time. Keep up the good work!

Ryan N.

I was visiting Chicago and went with a group for a Saturday night dinner. This place isn't fun. First, all staff we encountered was so rude and just had this air of attitude for no reason. They could care less about their jobs and it shows. Atmosphere is really dumpy. Could use a remodel ASAP. Beware they have a front room where you can see the show and a backroom where you cant. We were seated in the back room and couldn't even see the show. They make it sound like a continuous drag show during dinner, however, they run one 5 min show MAX per HOUR and its not enough to make it fun. With them having very weird policies like, reservations required (even though nobody there), expensive dining packages (food was good but way overpriced), and $10 for no shows (really when nobody else there), no credit card splitting (what the staff that dumb to know how to do it). I would stay away and go else where with much better atmosphere and nicer staff. Avoid Avoid Avoid. Cant say it enough don't go.

Gina T.

I came here for the first time on New Year's Day with three of my friends. We had a blast! The food was great and the entertainment was even better. I had ordered the food and drink package for $30. Includes all you can drink mimosas, sangrias, bloody Mary's and honey butter biscuits which were tasty. As well as an entree. I had chicken and waffles which were good as well. My friends and I had such a great time here and the drag queen performing was great. Our waiter, Colin, was amazing. He was so attentive and couldn't of asked for a better waiter. Can't wait to make this a monthly place to go to!

Johnny V.

The reason I continue to come to this bar--and the reason I would recommend it to anyone--after ten years is the selection of martinis. I didn't even know I liked martinis, and in general I would say that I don't; I don't order martinis anywhere else, I never even think to, as they're not what I tend to drink. When I first came here I knew I didn't like martinis, or sweet drinks, but it was my friends birthday and she LOVED the martinis here, especially the sweet and fruity ones, so I figured, 'when in Rome', right? next thing you know, I'm bringing people here and suggesting it when out with friends. The menu is EXTENSIVE, with all kinds of interesting and playful martinis with interesting and playful names to match. What I really love about this place is that it's so unlike anything I typically like, and yet I've taken the hour trip just to come here, and sometimes I don't end up going anywhere else after. As far as the rest of the bar goes, there is no reason--and I don't mean this in a negative way--why I would ever come here. It's pretty small, there isn't a dance floor (this guy here likes to shake it), there are better restaurants, and I don't need to see a drag show. Some of the girls are fun and entertaining, but the truth is I'd rather do without it--if I'm going to a small bar with no dance floor then I'd like to be able to converse a little; however, it's quite clear that a lot of the people there love the shows, so I'm not saying that it's necessarily a drawback. The food is good. You'll find that it's priced pretty in-line with what you'd expect to pay at a 'martini bar in Chicago', which is how I would describe Kit Kat Lounge. Like the drink menu, the food menu is also playful, with all of their entrees named after famous celebrities; I do have to laugh, though, that people even around my age (and I'm not old, dammit) are like, "what's a Charro?", and they've never heard of Carmen Miranda (okay fine) but not even Lauren Bacall?? Sydney Poitier??? But anyway, I've eaten here a few time--as a matter of fact, the last time I went I ordered the Lauren Bacall--and I'm not at all opposed to eating here, all of the meals I've had were satisfying and done well, but the truth is I would rather eat somewhere else and then come here for drinks. Now getting back to the bar and the martinis, I'd like to say that the bartenders have been friendly and attentive, and I love that they've never made me or anyone I was with feel rushed. The drink menu is huge, and it would take five to ten minutes to really look at every drink, let alone try and process it all and choose just one, so the fact that no bartender has ever been breathing down my neck is a huge plus in my book and truly appreciated. The martinis are a flat $10 each, so don't be shocked, but it doesn't seem that bad to me--I've paid more for drinks in downtown Naperville--and in fact I think they're well worth it. Factor in the insane variety of said awesome drinks, and I can't think of a reason not to go. I've had several that I've liked so much that I've ordered them multiple times, but there are two that I have to have, two drinks that draw me from tens of miles away: the Bellini-tini (peach schnapps, vodka, champagne) and the Chocolate Raspberry Truffle. F***ing awesome. If I eat there then I have the Chocolate Raspberry Truffle for dessert, if I've just eaten somewhere else then it's the first thing I order. If everything here was exactly the same EXCEPT they didn't have the martini menu, I would give this place three stars, finding it thoroughly inoffensive. But they DO have those awesome martinis and I've come to appreciate the bartenders, so I'm definitely a fan; I gots to give it four stars, right? But, I love this place, I really do, and if it were to go I would feel a sense of loss; them martinis sure are special. BELLINI-TINI !! CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TRUFFLE !!

Sheila M.

Wow. Perfect!! Food is excellent. Diva amazing. Seriously you gotta go. Always look forward to an amazing time.

Olga G.

Such a fun place for a drink or two. The bartender was super friendly, made jokes, and prepared the best drinks. Oh, and their carrot cake was to die for!

Jessica D.

Came here for my sister's birthday and had a great time. The food, drinks, and service were all great! I had the Sydney something chicken, it was very similar to a chicken Marsala I really enjoyed it. My mom and sister had the ravioli and the salmon and they both loved their meals. I drank a lady gaga martini which was fun because it had the little glow stick inside. I also had the snickerdoodle martini that one was even better! The show was fun running every 30 minutes. Unfortunately we were in the second half of the restaurant so it made it hard to see but the performer was really good about coming to the back as well. I would check their website to see what daily special they are having before going because it can get pricy really quick but definitely a great time!!!

Gabrielle O.

First and foremost: Kit Kat has such an amazing patio, and tis the season. Second: Collin was the most perfect waiter of all time. I would like to befriend him in real life. Third: everything else. Went to Kit Kat on a Sunday, grabbed a seat on the patio, and to my pleasant surprise, martinis were half off and small plates were 30% off. As we had come here specifically for martinis, I had three (the revolver, lemonhead, and ginger pear). All were delicious. We also ordered chicken satay, shrimp tacos, and fried calamari. Devoured all of them QUICKLY. Really tasty food. So we followed up with the Mae West (chicken and waffles) and caesar salad. I go nuts for chicken and waffles, and this did not disappoint. Collin has suggested as much, and he was too right. In short: there are specials every night but Saturday, great wait staff, tasty food and DELICIOUS martinis. Why would you not?

Brooke O.

We went here for a girlfriend's birthday and the drag show - the drinks were great and the performers were one of a kind! I have also been there for a nice drink after work and the bartenders are always very friendly.

Adoley J.

Ladies Night!! After spending a wonderful evening with some friends decorating cookies and drinking champagne, we decided to head over to Kit Kat for martinis and food. We arrived around 8 and quickly got seats. I started out with the Kit Kat Salad and the Bacon Truffle Mac and Cheese for the table. The mac and cheese was delicious and a good sharing size. Next we got the Shirley Maclaine, which is sausage and bacon ravioli in a spicy cream sauce with spinach and peppers. I loved this dish. The ravioli and the cream went well together. I wouldn't recommend this dish for those who can't handle spicy food, but for those you can defiantly enjoy! All in all a very awesome place. Not only was the food good but the performer last night was belting out some of my favorite Whitney Houston songs which made the meal even better.

Mark A.

Nice outside atmosphere. Mediocre overpriced food. SLOW service. Went to the outside cafe for dinner with a friend as it was a beautiful summer night. We had a martini each and a burger. Burgers were OK, and Parmesan fries tasty, but $19 a plate???? Martinis $15 a pop an they were delivered wrong, small, and not that good. Asked for dry with twists, got dirty with olives. SO burgers, fries and martinis were $70 and service was SLOW and it wasn't that busy - maybe half full. Maybe the waiter wearing his sunglasses at 8pm couldn't see what he was doing? Waited 30 minutes for the check after we had finished dinner.... There are MUCH better places for dinner within a few blocks in boystown. NOT RECOMMENDED

Iris L.

Kit Kat Lounge was A LOT OF FUN. BAH! I would totally go again! We made reservations, but when we got there, the host couldn't find our name. He went to the back to talk to someone else, and within minutes we were seated. The staff, including our waiter, were all extremely nice, polite, and friendly. The decor is very cute. It reminded me of Violet Hour, but not as pretentious!! There's a huge martini selection. I don't drink alcohol (hello, Asian flush/alcohol intolerance), but my friends got the bellini-tini and the chocolate martini. They were both reportedly delicious (my tonic water with lime was also good, thanks). I also have to say I like this place because they give you pretzel rolls. YUM. The food was really good, and a bit more expensive than I realized. It's worth it though, because there are "shows" every 20 min. A girl comes out and lipsyncs around the room. It's a lot of fun because she really knows how to work the room and shakes everything she's got! She is really good at posing for pictures too. She made sure we had our picture before she moved on to the next table. Bring dollar bills!!!

Kelly K.

I have visited Kit Kat Lounge twice now (both times for brunch) and loved it! SOO cute inside and the patio outside is even better! Bloody martinis were great and I ordered Huevos Rancheros both times because it was so yummy lol. Performances will get your group laughing and having a great time no matter how bad your hangovers are ;)

Christian E.

Restaurant experience was fun. But food was overpriced, oversalted and under-seasoned. When I pay $23 for a piece of salmon in downtown Chicago, I expect more than hotel-room-service fish. Well at least cooked well, it was waaaay too salty with no other seasoning. The rice that was served with it was bland, over-salted as well, and overcooked mush. Along side that was some over-cooked spinach that was ... you guessed it: oversalted. (If I had to guess, the chef is a major smoker and has killed his/her tastebuds). The tortellini my friend got was so heavy that she could barely eat it. Overall, in looking at what my table of 8 was served, I don't know that anyone was truly happy with their food. It was edible, but not really good. I'm pickier than most, so I just had trouble getting past it. The ambiance is indeed awesome. If you want a place for a special-occasion that is loud, fun, where you can drink (really expensive) cocktails and flirt with a drag performer, I guess this is an option. But my boyfriend knows better than to take me back to a place with food this mediocre.

Kristy D.

This place is AWESOME!!!! I can't WAIT to go back. First, their staff is sooooo nice!! I felt like I was dining with family. Second, you can tell this place is run by gay men because everything had such a BEAUTIFUL presentation!! Their martinis.....which you have a TON to pick from.....were delicious!!!! Food was YUMMY and again, beautifully presented. And the entertainment.....WOW!!! So freaking good!! We had so much fun!! The Kit Kat Lounge will now be a destination when I have out of town guests. So to everyone who was working last night.....bravo!!

Maritza D.

I came here on a sunday and they had half priced Martini's. I first had the santa baby and enjoyed it but than I ordered the Lady Gaga martini and enjoyed this ten times more. Always start off with lady gaga its the best. It was fairly slow but maybe because it was xmas night. I will for sure be coming again.

Nicole W.

I am confused by all of the hating on group events having fun -- this place was made for celebration, dancing, and good times. Everyone needs to take a deep breath and have my personal favorite martini, french! Plus, some lucky fun martinis come with accessories - like playing cards with naked men: WIN! The food is delicious as well - go for some ravioli or steak frites (also known as the Shirley Maclaine or the Marlon Brando) and stay for the show. The 'Queens are fabulous, they can sing, dance, and get the crowd rolling. I've never seen such a high kick! or such ta tas!

Valerie B.

I was wary of eating here as some of the previous review I had read didnt glow over the food and, upon arrival, it seemed a bit "froo-froo," if you will How wrong was I?!?! The food was UH-MAZ-ZING! I got the Clarke Gable, my friends got the Mae West, Sidney Poitier, and the Marlon Brando. EVERYONE LOVED their dish! AND it was very reasonably priced. The cocktails were fantastic, too! There are a SO MANY to choose from. The ONLY reason I'm giving four versus five stars is that the cocktails do get pricey. The bartender is a dollface. Very sweet, very patient, very cool. If you want a great, albeit short, drag show with your delicious dinner, GO HERE IMMEDIATELY!

J. M.

Love, Love, Love this place! Very happy that my friend turned me on to Kit Kat, which is tucked at the North end of Boystown. It is a classy setting with a little naughty sprinkled in. Always artistic type videos playing in the background. Friendly service. Drink specials during the week are well worth your time and the weekends are not over crowded. The little patio area looks super cute but I haven't tried it yet as the entertainment, of course, doesn't go outside. And let's face it, I really come for the entertainment! I can only wish I could look as good as those drag queens! Fantastic job and keep up the good work!

Alesha S.

My bf and I love Chicago for many reasons, one of those being there is always a new place we can visit to get our 'eat' on - lol. We originally talked about dinner at Vivo, but later decided we wanted to check out the menu at Kit Kat. It was not too far from where we were and we didn't feel like hopping a train or bus to get there. First - Kit Kat is in boys' town. Self explanatory. So if you are full of judgments, keep your ignorance out of this area. We got there, instantly acknowledged and greeted (yes I am big on that). The spot is small, but very clean, and nice. I'd say it could probably seat 75. The soft, lighting really set off the posh, chic atmosphere and an old black and white, Gene Kelly type dance movie was projected on one of the walls and added to the entire dining experience. We were given a menu and decided to grab appetizers - he ordered the calamari, and I ordered the chicken satay. The portions are huge and we split each appetizer. The calamari was excellent. Extremely fresh, seasoned with a tangy, yet sweet dipping sauce to complement. The chicken satay was equally as good. Medium sized, seasoned chunks of chicken placed on skewers accompanied with a peanut based dipping sauce definitely pleased our palates. We were also impressed by "Tracy Ross", the diva who sang a few of my favorite Whitney Houston songs while we enjoyed our meals. She really worked the room and added to the overall experience of Kit Kat. To give you an idea, let's just say that everyone who walked past the restaurant outside would stop to look in to see what was going on. I am not sure if Tracy Ross performs every night or just on the weekends, but she was great. Meals are moderately+ priced and they have a great selection of drinks available should you wish to partake. Upon arrival, we were asked if we had reservations - we did not, but were seated anyway. If you are checking this spot out, I would probably make reservations. Kit Kat does not disappoint!

Lizz M.

Sorry Kit Kat, you just didn't do it for me. A group of eight of us came here for my college BFF's bachelorette party tonight, and I was a bit disappointed. The martinis were pretty hit or miss. The key lime pie was really good, but the Single Lady was bleh. I honestly had to force myself to finish it because hell, it's a $10 martini. Now the food. I had the Meryl Streep and the scallops were cooked perfectly--all three of them. The risotto was undercooked, and the portions were super tiny for a $20+ plate of food. The show itself was great, but only lasted for about two songs. I think the thing that turned me off the most was that our waiter basically told us we had to leave because they needed our table. Excuse me? We dropped quite a bit of money at your restaurant and now you want us to leave? Come on. A co-worker of mine is getting married and she wanted to know if I would recommend this place for her bachelorette party--probably not.

Jay M.

Came here for brunch with friends. Food is bad and their drag show is horrible. The only thing I liked were the mimosas. Not coming back here

Jessica W.

I brought an entourage of 13 sexy friends here last Saturday for my 21st birthday! Since Sunday morning everyone has been raving about the amazing time we had at the Kit Kat Lounge. The Kit Kat was unanimously voted everyone's favorite location that night! Our entertainer, Sunny Dee-Lite, was the ultimate diva. She impersonated stars such as Cher, Pink, Katy Perry, & even Carly Rae Jepsen. All of my friends (Men and Women ages 21 to 33) including myself truly had the time of our lives. Mind you none of us had ever had the pleasure of visiting the Kit Kat until last Saturday. I actually got the idea to come here from reading yelp reviews several months ago. We opted for the $25/person party package--2 martinis and 2 appetizers served family style. The chicken satay and Kit Kat calamari were delicious. My friend Pawel ordered the chicken and waffles; According to him his dish was extremely enjoyable. Almost everyone ordered the Lady Gaga martini at least once. Describing it as delicious may be redundant, but that's exactly what it is! The drink comes with rock candy and a glow stick. The candy does in fact complement the flavor of the martini. The glow sticks from our numerous Lady Gaga martinis somehow follow us throughout the night and continued to glow strong well into the morning! ***The Kit Kat managed to stimulate all of my senses. The drinks were scrumptious, the food smelled great, Sunny Dee-Lite looked beautiful in her array of dazzling costumes, and the music stimulated all of these factors to combine into one perfect night! I will be back to visit the Kit Kat again very soon! Where will you be taking your mama for Mother's Day brunch?

M P.

Went here for a bachelorette party and had an awesome time - we were there on a Saturday and most of the patrons there were also attending backelorette parties. The food was actually really good - the drinks were too sweet, but we had such a fun time. Will definitely be back!

Linda SingaSong S.

Queens with the fiercest looks, get ups, and def not shy about shaking what their momma gave 'em... this place is thumbs up if u want to be entertained. If ur looking for a peaceful and civilized dining experience, just keep on walking. I went with a couple of my gf's for their $5 wed martini's and there wasn't much of a wait. We weren't very hungry so ordered the calamari and ordered multiple rounds of drinks. The martini's are great as other friends have mentioned..I believe I got the French martini, Pomegranate, and something else.. guess the vodka got to me by then :P I finally got to see Beyonce and Lady GaGa perform~ drag queen styles. Beyonce performer looked more like a Beyonce-Lil Kim mix with the silver pasties on the niblets, but she gave a wild and exciting performance. Maybe it's the 5 lbs of makeup that had on, but they all sure looked perty. My girls and I enjoyed all the drink options and our server was helpful in pointing out a few popular suggestions. They have daily specials and during the summer time, I love their outdoor patio seating.

Drew B.

You can't go wrong with half priced martinis...unless you're like me and have ten of them and find yourself in a drunken stupor. The martini lists boasts about 100 different types of martinis so it makes the night fun when you mix it up. Their cucumber bloody martini and blue Hawaii martini are really great and worth trying. You don't want to miss this place when traveling around boystown I took away one star because of the abrasively rude bartender Carlos. After last call, we asked our server if we could stay and finish our round and he said yes. Carlos said we had to go and that because none of our tips were going to him he "didn't give a fuck" if we had to finish our drinks. How rude Carlos! Go work at dicks last resort, that seems more up your alley.

Cameron H.

Overall it was a great experience. The company was far more important than the food and/or the drinks. We started off with Martini's. It helped that the Martini's were 1/2 off. Giddy up. I had the Hawaiian Punch out and the Strawberry Lemonade. My friend had the Sidecar and the Hawaiian Punch out. No complaints regarding the drinks. Tasty and Strong!! Then for dinner, I had the Al Pacino and my friend had the Rock Hudson. The meals were decent. I hate to say that they weren't anything to write home about but ok. A group of 15 ppl arrived and the waiter asked if he wouldn't mind moving. We had no issues with that. For being good sports about it, we received a cheesecake covered in raspberries. Not bad at all. The service was good, very friendly and attentive waiter. The show was decent. The crowd was enjoyable. I would go back as it was very entertaining.

Emily D.

Break me off a piece of that. . . drag queen. Kit Kat Lounge is flamboyant, entertaining and entirely inclusive. It's an environment conducive to meeting new friends, and bonding with those you know as you lip synch with drag queen Sunny Delight and go on a whirlwind voyage with Cher and Rihanna. In short, it was a hoot. Thursday night boasted half price martinis, and the selection (as others have noted) is ridonkulous. Wow. Oddly enough I chose the Bellini Tini, fell in love, and stayed monogamous all night. Brought there quite indirectly, I wasn't sure how KKL would tickle me, but I was giggling from start to finish thanks to fabulous company and show stopping hip shaking from the exceedingly versatile queen on deck that night. Every 20 minutes the disco ball started spinning and we knew, as the bass rose, we were to pull out our dollar bills and grab hold of the side of our chairs. Gyrations were pointed, focused and ambitious. This diva knew what she was doing. It was easy to get a reservation, the service was fantastic (thank you, Zach!). My glass was never empty and the bill was a sight for sore eyes. Unlike some others, I thought the food was justifiably priced and equally yummy. I can envision my return in a variety of flavors: girl's night out, out-of-towner treat, stop number two or three on a bar crawl or a bachelorette party. KKL has something for everyone and, believe me, everyone is invited.

Kairo C.

This place gets an unstable 3 stars. They could have had 4 if they had a better attitude. They could have had 2 if their food was actually shitty. I decided to go here to host dinner for my sister's bachelorette party. The woman I planned this with over the phone was amazing. She was soo friendly and personable, she even called me back to give me recommendations of what bars we could go to after our dinner party. This place was #3 of 4 places the bachelorette party was to hit and the only place where all of the girls would definitely be. I had it scheduled for 8:30PM and we were to have 2 hours to eat, drink, and be merry before my sis goes off to actually marry. And everyone got to eat, drink, and be merry... aside from me, the coordinator. I called every bar on the 4-item list and let them know my party was behind, that gathering 14 girls to get to places on time was a chore (and I even scheduled 15 mins of padding time to compensate for that)! And 3 of 4 bars were okay with that. Not Kit Kat Lounge. They berated me! They pulled me aside and said to me, sorry your late, you and your ladies have less than an hour to eat and drink and then we cannot service you anymore. We were about 30 mins late. But they apparently has us scheduled for 8PM not 830PM. Even though I was 99.9% certain I had it planned for 830PM, especially since that's what I got printed in ink on the expensive invites anyways! So to them we are an hour late. So I'm frazzled because I'm here, and half the party is here, but not all, and not the bride-to-be. What was I to do? I couldn't hold their hands and make them on time! I couldn't confiscate them and deliver them PRIORITY MAIL to Kit Kat Lounge myself! I told them, "Well I will appreciate your services and if you need us to move or leave just let me know and I will handle it." And in my mind I was imagining how in the world could we eat, drink, do my bride/groom quiz, open gifts, yadda yadda in that time. And I got a steely stare from my server! But when the time ran up.... Nothing.... No booting us out kicking and screaming. No flashing of the teeth from the servers. No poison in our foods (the food was actually amazing), or at least mine (probably cuz I managed the bill). We got to stay until 1230AM. So I don't know what happened there to pardon us of all of our sins, but the night fared well. The female impersonator was stunning. Talented and entertaining. Made a few conservative jaws drop but it was better than hiring and midget male stripper. The food was on point. Tasty with character and flair! Drinks a perfect 10, and was loving the amount of choices we all had for drinks! The price, unbeatable. $55 for 2 drinks, 2 family style appetizers, and a great meal is a steal of a deal for Chicago. $62 per person was the grand total and that is quite fair for what we got out of it content-wise. Minor flaws: 1) Parking was impossible. Sure Chicago parking is impossible in general. Mix that with out of towners who are not as savvy with vultering and preying on a parking spot and you can make late-comers out of early birds. For this kind of venue you'd think that they could manage to get a valet service in line to accommodate! 2) The seating, well perhaps just for our particular party, was sooo cramped we could bruise our neighbor with an elbow and pierce them accidentally with a fork. Granted we had 2 extra people show, it was crazy tight, it was tight even with 12. 1 major flaw of the night... the music was SOOOOOOOOOOOO loud I couldn't even hear myself sneeze. Forget conversation, impossible, just a series of hand gestures and batting eyes and smiles at each other. I could only do my quiz based on the fact the ladies could read and fill them out for themselves (lucky they all can read). But if they could tone that music down and make sure 100% of the staff has a gentle toned attitude (instead of 50%). Then this place would be rockin' the primary choice for places to host a bachelorette party. They have a bit of room for improvement before they get there.

Lisa C.

I get bored really easily. I am not one of those people who can just sit someplace for hours on end without a structured activity. Because of this, you can always draw me in with the promise of a good themed event to break the monotony, which is something the Kit Kat Lounge has been able to do not once, but twice in recent months. I came here for the first time for the production the Kit Kat Lounge put on for the royal wedding, and when I say production, I mean PRODUCTION. Huge screens playing the wedding on loop, special menu items for the event, and live entertainment. My girlfriend and I must have spent about five hours there that night. Everyone was so friendly; we ended up sharing our life stories with not only our bartender, but also the people at the bar next to us. And who doesn't love a performer who walks out on Halsted and starts performing for the cars and the people out on the street. It was a blast! I returned yesterday because they combined two of my favorite things: Britney Spears and brunch. To be honest, their food isn't the best, but for $25 I got the $25 Prix Fixe menu which included a massive cinnamon roll (delicious), a steak skillet (good steak and eggs, but mediocre potatoes), and all-you-can drink mimosas, Bloody Mary martinis, and sangria. That is an incredible value and I probably drank my $25 alone. Keep in mind that their main draw ain't the food! Brunch entertainment is provided by Madame X who took the time to sit down at all the tables to chat before the performance. Who doesn't love to discuss the possibility of a middle-aged Britney Spears performing at the Naperville Ribfest at some point during our lifetime? Madame X and the rest of the staff was so charming and attentive. I can't wait to bring my mom for a night out and some I-can't-believe-this-is-getting-me-plastered-it-­tastes-so-good martinis. Put on your thinking caps and get your themes ready, Kit Kat Lounge. I will be back.

Whitney K.

Oh Kit Kat, I giggle every time I think about that wonderful Sunday morning that we spent together. My friend, Tim P. of LA, was visiting the city for the weekend, and since I had been wanting to test out Kit Kat for a while, we decided this would be the perfect start to our day about town. The performance by Madame X did not disappoint, and had us up and dancing with the table to our left the entire time. We started with Whitney Houston, and made our way through Gaga and Minaj....and I enjoyed getting my groove on with the free flowing mimosas as the hours passed. The food was good, more than enough, and the brunch drinks were never ending. I dont think I had an empty glass once. I will definitely be back with the girls to spend an evening with another one of their awesome divas!

Joshua P.

We did Sunday Brunch here and it's the best brunch we've had so far. The food was very good and the service was exceptional. Our drinks would be half empty and someone was immediately filling them. We opted for the patio seating because the inside is quite small but we missed the entertainment by doing so. Just means we'll have to go back!

Mindy B.

I went here last night for my friend's bachelorette party, and it was quite fun for a different experience. Everything I ate was excellent (the salad, calamari, chicken satay, and the Rock Hudsen) except dessert which was part of the package deal and tasted like it may have been purchased from the freezer section at Jewel. The place is quite cramped with screaming ladies, which is normally my nightmare, but with the great food, beautiful performers and staff, and an amazing drink selection, I ended up having more fun than I thought I would. For the amount we paid for our package deal, I was hoping we might have been treated a little better (they moved our party to a different table twice and we ended up by the bathroom and bathroom line). They brought us a round of free 'lemon drops' for our trouble, but I'm not sure there was actually any vodka in them, haha. So, it's a pricey night and you have to be willing to overlook a few things to relax and have fun. But if you can roll with it, this is definitely an experience worth having.

Emma K.

This place was a lot of fun. The decor was phenomonal, I absoulutely loved the black and white old movies playing. The whole white theme was great. I was very unsure how the food was going to taste....Not Disappointed! I ordered 2 appetizers as my meal- the ribs and the crab cake. Delicious! I also, tried 2 different martinis the pineapple upside down and the cocoa nana both were amazing. Now about the show....sooooooooo FUN! I totally recommend everyone going here its a good time!

Christine S.

Ehhhhhhhhhhh, I'm not gonna hate on the Kit Kat, but I'm certainly going to give it much praise either. Sunny Dee-Lite was the diva the night we were there and she put on a really great show. Unfortunately, this is all I have to say about Kit Kat... It didn't wow me like I thought it would.

Becky L.

I absolutely love the Kit Kat Lounge! To begin, for about the past two years, I have been lucky enough to have the kindest and most attentive waiter (not to mention he is a tall, lanky hunk!), named Tad. He provides exceptional service and gives the best recommendations on drinks! On our way out, we saw our favorite server, Tad, working hard to put away all the outdoor furniture. What a multi-faceted man, and reason alone to come to the KKL. Inside: Holla. Great shows by beautiful performers with singing and dancing! If you're lucky, Spice Girls or Beyonce may come on. Outside: Oh yeahhh. Awesome music and comfy furniture. Time to dance with glow sticks, but do not leave your chair. People watching in Boystown. Great time. Drinks: Off Da Chain. SOOOO many delicious martinis. My fav place to get drinks in the city. Mango Martini, Bloody Cucumber, Girl Scout, Lady Gaga, the list of yumminess goes on and on. Pretty much anyone you order off their list of 9,655,634,234,654 martinis will be an enjoyable experience. Food: Truffle Oil is the best newest ingredient. Of course, its in their fries, which would only be natural for a delicious drin kbar. That Mac N Cheese is the best of that kind in Chi Town. True That. They have other treats to, but I don't eat dead animals, that's gross to me. In Sum, everyone in the world should go to this bar/restaurant. It's the best drinks and mac n cheese ever. Oh yes, and that waiter Tad...

Michael G.

The Kit-Kat Lounge..... drinks are great. On Thursdays and Sundays martinis are half price cant beat that right? The performances are good the girls have fun doing their thing on the dance floor. The place does get crowded. The one bad thing is all the bachelorette parties. One thing is to have one or two but the place gets packed with them. We usually end up leaving early and going to another bar as a result.

Anne R.

Yummy and delicious cocktails...no pun intended:-) The Kit Kat Klub offers a great outdoor seating area, that accompanies a modern and fresh "supper club". Make reservations!! I recently hosted a bachelorette party here, and we had a fantastic time with the tableside show's by Sunny Delight... I am jealous! The food is delightful, the martinis are endless in choices, and the service extraordinary. The party packages can be a little confusing, but they certainly accommodate everything; even my three Vegan friends:) Seriously, who doesn't want to order a 'porn star' with dinner? Highly recommended for any fun occasion; be mindful there is no valet parking.

Cari R.

Came for a bachelorette party- fun atmosphere, lively crowd. Martinis are fantastic. Food is just okay. Desserts are horrible. I L.O.V.E. drag queens, but was a little disappointed in the "show" here.

Kristine N.

It's always a great time here at Kit Kat and the staff is so inviting and friendly!

Amy H.

The only reason that I ever come here is when I, (a) have already consumed many adult beverages; (b) am wearing my bad decision jeans; or (c) was coaxed with the promise of $5 martinis. The performances are always fun to watch, but sometimes the performers really interact with the audience and have a sense of humor and sometimes they are really distant and shoot dirty looks (and sometime they are actual women, but I digress.) The bartenders are a mixed bag too. You can either get really great and attentive bartenders or you can get the bitchy ones. Whatever the case, a night at Kit Kat is an adventure in which you are never sure what you will get.

Sheresse S.

I have been living in boys-town for over a year now and have always wanted to go to Kit-Kat lounge ,but never had a reason or just didn't have a fat enough wallet. When my work decided we would be having out Christmas party here I couldn't be happier. When we walked into Kit Kat I was immediately impressed with the elegant atmosphere. We each were able to have Two Martini's and boy o boy were they strong. I'm not a light weight when it comes to alcohol and these literally knocked me on my ass. My meal was Fabulous (I had the Rock Hudson). I am knocking off one star since, I do feel as though our party should have been assigned more than one Server (since we had more than 20 people in our party) it took almost 20 minutes to get my martini after asking for it at-least five times. I would definitely recommend to someone who has never seen a drag show and loves old Hollywood and class.

Jeremy G.

I came to Kit Kat Lounge a few years ago and had bad experience. Recently, I decided to meet up with some friends who were going to have dinner there, and I had a comparably bad experience. First of all, it claims to be a martini bar, and they have about 50 martinis on their menu, but (and this in its own right should keep anyone away) they use well vodka! And they do so at the same price as most bars charge for mid-shelf martinis. You can pay for call liquor, but then any special (such as 1/2 of martinis) won't apply. The first time I came, I had a bad experience regarding a drink mix-up, and the waiter not handling it very well. This time, again I had a problem where they messed up my order. The waiter was very nice about it, but the bartender was unwilling to admit that he made a mistake, so I had to order a new drink altogether. The food was good, but not nearly good enough to warrant the price. You can get food of equal quality and pay 1/2 the price at many restaurants in the area. The only redeeming quality about this place is that is probably the most unapologetically gay establishment in Chicago. If that's not what you're looking for, then stay away! From the white pleather benches and leopard print chairs to the 1 disco ball per 5 square feet of ceiling, anyone who walks in expecting GAY is going to get it. On the night I went, the drag performance was great. She looked fantastic, and had more originality and entertainment finesse than many drag queens you'll see at other venues in Boystown. Otherwise, I probably would have given the place one star. In any case, I think it'll be a few years before I give this place another try, if ever.

Andrea F.

Oh my goodness, this place is so lively! It's awesome. The drag queens really put on great shows. And there are so many martinis on the menu, I wish I could drink them all! Must try their Snickerdoodle martini. Food is just alright, though I really like their calamari. Round up your girls, get dressed up, throw back a couple of martinis, and sing along with the ladies! But before all this, I'd suggest to make reservations.

Kathleen M.

Let's just say that from now on every time I hear "He Wasn't Man Enough" by Toni Braxton I giggle and think of Kit Kat Club! This place is ridiculously fun! Drinks to order on that crazy, insane drink menu: Porn Star (comes with a complimentary naked man playing card), Lady Gaga (comes with a glow stick and rock candy, which really does compliment the flavor of the drink!). I did have a little bite before heading out to Boystown, I had the chicken satay which was really yummy - loved the peanut sauce, of course! Overall, a very fun place to get your night started, have several fun drinks and head out! Enjoy! :)

Julie H.

Probably the best place to celebrate your birthday... or a Wednesday, for that matter. And WOW, Kit Kat has some of the hottest dudes I've ever seen! Go get serenaded by the likes of Fergie, Christina Aguilera, even Reba McEntire (who was a pleasant surprise). And the drinks, oh my gosh, the drinks! So many martinis, how do you choose? I played it safe by having one Madras (hey, I was driving), but I easily could have downed a few more! My last bit of advice: skip the food, save room for more cocktails!

Jennie T.

Love the entertainment -- drag queen shows are awesome, especially if they look just absolutely gorgeous. ^_- The food is okay (otherwise the place would have gotten five stars from me). My friends and I had the crab cakes; I've had better crab cakes. I did, however, enjoy the filet mignon. That was good. Tried the chocolate martini, but I enjoyed the French martini more -- possibly because I'm not exactly a fan of sweets and/or chocolate (Shocking, I know). They also have a tarot card reader here on some nights. I got a reading once. It was pretty interesting. I recently got into Mad Men (TV series), and you know what? Now that I think about it, I think the Kit Kat Lounge looks like some place out of the 60s (but this is only based on what I know from TV since I wasn't even alive back then). It's got a classy and elegant yet somewhat rowdy edge to it. I like it though, and luckily for me, the place is within walking distance of my apartment.

Valerie J.

Kit Kat lounge is so awesome in its uniqueness! It's fun, clever, chic without being very pretentious, and at times down right hilarious! I have only been twice, and not yet eaten there, but what a gas to watch scenes from 'All About Eve' play on the huge screens in black and white, waiting for their gorgeous drag queen to come out and lip sync to Cher ;) The martini list is just as fun with tons of options, from pink fizz martinis to straight up ones, there is something for every martini lover. Right now my favorite is the cucumber martini - tastes healthy and delivers a solid punch :) I can't wait to try their dinners, which are named after film stars of the golden age. The Mae West - southern fried chicken, of course! :) I think I will make this place my Tuesday night hang out spot. RuPaul's Drag Race and half price martinis! Can't beat that! :)

Travis K.

The patio, or Veranda as they call it, was lovely. I don't know why more people don't take advantage of such a reasonable place to dine. I loved it. The host sat me right away and was bright and cheery. I almost felt like I was old friends with the server. The food was exquisite and fancy despite the low price point. Definitely a great way to spend an evening.

Ann B.

Not only was this just a beautiful club but the entertainment is spectacular! The service was slow (drrrr) but my entree - Fried Chicken & waffles made up for it. The Calamari was so delicious but the chicken satay gave us heart burn later on. The drinks are delish and I cannot wait to visit again. It was a great time!!!

Justin S.

Half priced martinis and a show. This place is always a lot of fun. Great to bring friends here and just people watch. The food is also very good. Last night we had the pork tenderloin and it was made very well. The pork was flavorful and tender and the sauce on top that mixed with the rice was great. I will say though that sometimes a few of the martinis remind me a bit of cough syrup so I just remember to shy away from them.

sarah y.

Everytime I go here, I have the BEST time. The martinis are fabulous, as well as the entertainment!

Rachelle S.

I will never go back to this place again. I reserved a party there for 25 for a bachelortette party and we showed up just to find out they never saved our table to begin with! They called me 3-4 times prior to the party to be sure we were coming and told me they would charge for 2 drinks/per person to my credit card if I didn't show up. The managment was rude and disprespectful and do not deserve your business. Don't waste your time at this place! I would rank it a zero if that was an option!

Lauren P.

like rupaul, i have one thing to say: you. better. WORK! this place is amazeballs; the very thought of kit kat makes me giddy with delight. the main attraction: the divas. these ladies are truly top notch. words really can't describe how wonderful they are, but i'll try. first off, they're hot! secondly, they really pull off the celebrity impersonations - the singing, the dancing, the mannerisms - they've got it all down. i've been fortunate enough to see ms. traci ross a few times, and she is excellent. rihanna, tina, eve, mya, whitney - you name a diva, she serves it up. expect a new diva to appear every 20 minutes or so. the drinks: with over 70 martinis to choose from, you'll be sure to find something that piques your interest, even if you're not a martini lover. you name it, they have it - bitter, sweet, sour, fruity, dry, chocolaty - the list goes on and on. plus, sunday and tuesday nights are 1/2 priced martini nights. $5 for some of the best martinis on earth? you can't beat that. plus, you avoid all the bachelorette parties storming kit kat on the weekends. the food: i've only sampled an appetizer here and there since i usually only come for drinks and the show, but what i've tasted - crab cakes, calamari, chicken satay - has been decent. no matter what you come to kit kat for - dinner, drinks or the show, i think it's pretty hard not to have a good time.

David S.

There was 3 of us, and we went on a Monday night. No reservations or anything but was able to sit. The host pointed at a table, but we decided to sit near the back where it was quiet so that we could talk. So many waitstaff walked by, and not one acknowledged us, we were the only ones sitting in the area. Minutes went by and still no one came to the table. We were very disappointed and so we left the establishment. Went to Roy's instead downtown, where the service was immaculate, the drinks were superb, and the food was so creative and delicious. I would recommend the owner take his staff on a field trip to Roy's to see how it's done.

Kylie M.

When you make a brunch reservation at Kit Kat (a reservation is highly recommended), you're setting yourself up for great ambiance, bottomless mimosas, a fantastic show and bad food. Your priorities will dictate your experience. We had a really great time with our loud and fabulous group of friends, so the food didn't bother me as much as it would have someplace else. It's a very basic brunch menu but for all it's simplicity the execution in the kitchen is lacking. Just keep the mimosas flowing and enjoy the amazing costume changes.

Gina K.

I took one of my best friends here on a Saturday night in July for her bachelorette party. It was exactly what we were looking for. Loud music, large drinks, and a scantily-clad performer who was, for lack of a better word, FABULOUS. I'd like to take a minute to compliment our bartender, too, who was obviously about 10 hours into what was clearly a long night, but still had it in him to make our night very memorable. I wish I remembered his name. It turned out that, when we got there, Saturday nights are typically "Bachelorette Night," so if that's not your scene maybe go another time. But definitely go sometime - it'll be a night to remember!

Nannette P.

How could you ever hate this place?! The J LO impersonator has more curves and a waaaayyyy better body than I have. And, um, she can sing! Awesome! One of the best Bachelorette Parties that I ever went to was at Kit Kat. I normally hate Bachelorette Parties in general as they are annoying, and are usually held for women who will eventually get divorced a year of two after I spend $200 on that new gravy boat. But this particular bride was a good friend of mine, and someone who spared her party of the ridiculous Excalibur and Rush Street parties and took pity on us guests and wanted a fun and non-traditional night out. We had a great time at Kit Kat, enjoyed their food and martini list, and of course, the entertainment. It's a great spot in Chicago and one every person should experience for themselves. Love it!!!

RJ W.

The concept was taken, I am sure, directly from a similar place in SF. The food here is mediocre. No vision, nothing special. Presentation is very cool, but, like the drag queens that entertain here, the outside appearance is very different than the inside. The martinis are great. This is a good place for some friends to meet up and have a birthday dinner or a bachelorette party. You go here for the drinks, the vibe and the entertainment, NOT for the food.

Emily C.

The lounge was small, but the performace HUGE! Best female impersonator ever. We were there over the holidays for a friend of a friend's B-day. I don't drink, but with cute Martinis I could be persuaded. My friend ordered off of the specialty list, it was a Winter blue ice looking Martini that came with a Snowman Peep. Back to the show - Fan-freakin-tastic - the performer was amazing, the way she worked that long sequined dress with pizazz, was an art! The food was actually quite good as well, the bartender friendly and fierce, and the mood - laid back, not pretentious.

Andrea R.

Kit Kat Lounge is the perfect destination for a bachelorette party. I've heard many great things about this lounge & supper club, but experienced it for the first time last night during my friend's bachelorette party. It's a really fun atmosphere, the drag queens are more than entertaining and I've never seen a martini list that long. I tried the bachelorette martini and it was delicious! We had dinner somewhere else last night, but I've heard great things about the food here as well.

Jacquelyn W.

My best friend from college wanted to have her bachelorette party in Chicago, and the first place I thought of was the Kit Kat Lounge. The service was great, friendly staff, great food and love the incredible martini, mojito, margarita and cocktail menu! We had a great time and I would highly recommend Kit Kat for any bachelorette or any other celebration.

Kelly B.

I've only been here for half-price martini Project Runway viewing nights. I had a BLAST every time. it can be a little hard to hear the show which they play on TV screens and a projector. But the martini list is extensive and the entertainment every half hour or so is FANTASTIC. I can't wait for Project Runway to start up again!

Cara B.

How could I yelp without writing a review for Kit Kat?! I have spent so many nights here I can't even recall them all. My tabs have ranged from $8 to $400+. It's a great place to go for a celebration and in the summer, the patio is amazing. The only downfall for sitting outside is you don't get to see the show. I always end up going on martini night and I'm sure that will never change. The show is entertaining but my favorite part is the old movies they show on the walls. I'm a sucker for B&W musicals. I'm docking it one star because the last couple times I have gone there my service has gotten a little worse each time.

Stephanie L.

Ok so I really like this place...however, went there last night for a bachelorette party with empire limo,VIP...well needless to say, they didnt have our reservation so we were supposed to have a table and free apps. I understand its not their fault, however when the manager came to speak with us, basically she blamed it all on Robbie, our party planner and when I asked her what she could do for us, she responded....well you didnt book it through me so its not my fault. When I said that we are still patrons of your bar that basically got screwed, it would be nice for a free round of drinks or something...her response was sorry, I just cant do that because its not my fault...HILARIOUS! Terrible customer service. We stayed for a little bit and saw part of the show. It was good, just annoying that "they could do nothing for our group." Like come on lady, a round of drinks is nothing. Plus, if she would have done something for us, we would have stayed and spent more money.The place was packed and we did have a good time for the short time we were there. The interesing thing was that a random patron of the bar overheard us talking to the manager and she came over an introduced herself...she is the fiance of the executive chef at the new Rock it in Wrigleyville...she was so sweet, she set us up with a table and free apps there! So we got on our bus and headed over there. So it all worked out!

Scott H.

Pricey for what you get. The food is ehh, so-so, I would say not very reflective of the quality though. I suppose the atmosphere is ok to kcick off a fun night on the town every two years or so.

Niki C.

As the inaugural spot for my friends & my weekly dinner extravaganzas, we really had a good time here. The martinis were to die for. The food was good, not mind-blowing, but good nonetheless. The performers were a hoot, although, I was surprised to see them break their lip-syncing on several occasions. Honey, if you're gonna do Gloria Estefan, GO BIG & know all the words, chile. A fun place for something different.

David A.

Second time around: entertainment was not as good, food was not as good (filet was underwhelming, the salmon was adequate). Drinks were OK. If the show is only OK, and there are many better food options, there is really no reason to visit the Kit Kat. Not sure we will try it again.

MeLissa H.

So for dinner and drinks, my bridal party went here. As MOH, I was in charge of making sure everyone had a good time, KKL could have been better in the prep stages but when we got there, it was another story. When I was making reservations, they kept calling me nonstop to ask about the group party package which I already replied to 5 times on the phone and then even at the door. Did they not write it down after the first 2? Annoyed. Getting there wasn't bad. Found street parking at 7:30 PM in the area since we were doing other activities at Sinzation (awesome male revue that I have no shame promo-ing in another review). They tried to cram 13 of us in a table meant for 8. Everyone in my party just gave the manager WTF looks. The Saturday night performer had great costumes but I prefer real vocals over lip syncing. The drinks were good and strong, perfect for a crazy night. Food was mediocre. The calamari and ravioli appetizer for Party Package 3 was decent but I have better and bigger portions even for family style appetizer. The salmon was also ok but the chicken satay entree was better. There was outside entertainment on the street too when a drag queen mime decided to play us a visit. The area is so fun to be in!

Jim C.

Why bother? This place is typical of all Boystown gay owned and operated businesses that want the support from the community but should a citizen of the same community want that support in return, they will turn their back on you based on your age, looks and even race! About a month ago I saw an ad on Craigslist for servers and bartenders at a Boystown venue, requesting to send your resume with a photo, but if you don't have a recent photo that's ok and they will call you anyway based on your qualifications listed on your resume. No response. A couple of days ago I saw the same ad reposted on Craigslist with the same email address to reply to with the exception that it now said you must send a photo and must be good looking. How subjective is that? One person's idea of good looking can be different from another. So this time I sent in the same resume, described myself as 26, slim with an athletic build and attached a photo that was not of me! Guess what? Within 2 hours I got a response back requesting how they would "love" to interview me immediately and look forward to meeting me, but if I couldn't make it right away the next day would be fine. I then responded back and fessed up that even though the resume was true my description of myself was not nor was the photo of me and proceeded to tell them my reasons for doing so having faced so much discrimination in the past from local businesses here that want to profile people. I then told them if they were an establishment of any integrity that would hire people based on their qualifications and experience rather than hire only for their looks and want to talk to me still I would be willing. If not, I would then draw the conclusion that they are like everyone else and I would move on. While I am presentable, experienced and articulate if a business here does not think I'm good enough to work for them based on their profiling or the way I look, then I obviously do not deserve to be allowed through their doors as a customer either!

Nathan L.

Well, when my girlfriend and I mentioned boystown we were told we should try the Kit Kat lounge. We found it very busy on a Friday night and it is apparently a very popular place for brides to be and their bachelorette parties. It is very nicely decorated and clean. We quickly found two seats at the bar. The bartender was very nice and all the staff was very helpful. The kitchen was already closed so I don't know about the food. We sat at the bar and ordered two drinks. They have an impressive drink menu but it neglects to mention the cost. The bill for two drinks... $27. Now I realize it's Chicago and I expect a little higher cost but for the strength and size of the drinks... NOT worth it. Yes there are female impersonating males that come out and lip sink to a variety of music. It was cool to see that and the energy inside was crazy while they performed. I would suggest this place if you have never been. Now that we have been, I will save my money for somewhere more reasonably priced.

emmitt m.

The food was bland & I had to wait long enough for the chicken to grow from a chick tob produce eggs and be served as a meal. The show was awesome. I almost went Gordon Ramsay. The decor is nice, but canb get a bit loud. If you come for the performances you will not be let down. My bartender/server was nice but the bar back performed as if the was someplace else he would rather be, as his job seem to be the Mimosa manufacturer. It was not a great experience, just MEH!

B T.

This place has the worst service and worst customer service, I have tried to go to this place on several different occasions as well as different days of the week, and I continue to get the same results! The staff is unfriendly and rude, the service is poor and I don't see how more people feel this way about this place.... I will not go back to this place again!!!!

Mallory S.

This place isn't worth $12 a drink. They have an extensive martini list but I don't believe they're using grey goose in them.. Way too overpriced. It is so so so fun but come lubricated beforehand. The drag queens are AMAZING. They're hilarious, not to mention gorgeous. This is NOT the type of place you'd bring your parents unless they're cool with their head being put in the crotch of amy winehouse. My friends straight dad had a great time though. Will return for the show! And one drink..

Jimmy B.

There is no place in Lakeview that can do a better job of handling large reservations AND providing entertainment! The food and cocktails are always good - be sure to snag one of the seasonal cocktails to get your "spring-time" rubber ducky. Tonight we had Joel as our server, and I cannot say enough positive things about him. He was attentive and quick to ask if we needed more drinks or additional food. With a group of 16, I could understand some delays in food or drinks, but everything was perfectly timed and we had a great time. For the record, Joel should keep his mustache, and I hope he follows through and dyes it in festive Easter colors for Sunday!

Nataliya A.

So entertaining! Came here with a bunch of girls for dinner and drinks. I tried the chicken and waffles dish and it was yummy. The drinks were all so flavorful too. The entertainment was so talented and awesome! Would definitely recommend this place for a fun girls night

Cristin C.

Whether you are going for brunch, dinner or just for drinks you will be ever so happy you came to the Kit Kat. I went for the first time a few months ago and I've already been back twice and have a brunch reservation for Sunday... Just to give you an idea of how awesome it is there. I don't even know where to start.. The staff are amazing (especially Scott and Adam). All of the staff always provide top notch service and are very friendly. Plus if you really love a server, when you make a reservation you can request them. The entertainers are captivating with every new act, and really sweet & personable. The entertainers even stop by the tables to take pics and chat. Which is a lovely feature most places do not offer. Madam X is especially magnificent, her awesome singing & gorgeous outfits really make brunch magical!! The food is outstanding, you can always find something delish on the menu. But their deviled eggs are unbelievably fantastic! And if you aren't hungry try one of their many many martinis! I went on half price martini day and tried so many yummy flavors! Though I think the Marry the Night martini was my favorite (plus it came with light up glow ring), second favorite was Ginger Pear Martini (mmmmm), then comes the Cucumber martinis (soo good). Yum!! Plus some of the martinis like the Lady Gaga come with cool accessories like rock candy & a glow stick. Also the decor is gorgeous, and they really create a fun and comfortable atmosphere. Plus depending on the day or the theme, they play great classic films on their many big screens. So if you are looking for a fun night out, dinner with a friend or brunch with the girls/guys, this is somewhere you don't wanna miss!! You are definitely gonna have an awesome fun experience!

Brenda F.

I walked in prior to the pride fest starting. We ordered a bloody Mary and a beer. The bartender is totally rude to not only my wife and me but also staff. I watched him dress down a waiter for putting silverware out on the bar. Totally needs another job. On the other hand, the outdoor patio is wonderful and the other staff are very very polite

Jen K.

I went for brunch this last weekend and I am impressed. We sat outside and the patio is gorgeous. It's covered by beautiful trees and has a nice couch area. The waiter was great. Very sweet and helpful. We both choose the prix fixe menu. All the prices are a little expensive, I think, but the prixe fixe is the best option. You don't get to choose to buy 1 mimosa. Brunch is only bottomless choices at $15. This is good and bad for obvious reasons. I also tried the steak and eggs. I was very happy with the way the steak was cooked and the potatoes it was served with were very good. This option comes with a biscuit as well. The biscuit was very heavy but with the butter, it's good. Overall, I am a fan. I would like to go back at night to get the real experience from this place.

Tijuanna D.

Came on Oscar night and had a nice time. The Oscar event being held that night took away from the entertainment. Small place, food okay....nothing to rave about. The cocktails were good and they have so many to choose from. I recommend the Lady Gaga.

Chenyea P.

Drinks amazing, food delicious , and the entertainment was EVERYTHING!!! I ordered the Cajun BBQ shrimp with rice and it was super yummy. The drinks were good too. I had two Martinis the strawberry lemonade and the watermelon. They were tasty and not water down. The drag queen was beautiful and gave an outstanding performance. My waiter was attentive without being overbearing. Great atmosphere I can't wait to go back! Note* I went on a week day so it wasn't as crowded and allowed us to have time to eat drink and enjoy the show.

David T.

Came here and sat the bar. Was surprised by a drag show that was going on. It was entertaining and the staff was friendly. Drinks were pretty good.

Renee S.

I came here for a bachelorette party. We got a party package 1 and it was a ton of food n a bit overpriced but the martinis were pretty strong.. Which we got our moneys worth on those! We had a great time with the queens, they really put out a great show. The queens looked amazing they put some of us girls to shame! It was fun but the queen only came out like once a hour did a show for one song and then that was it.. I guess i just expected something more. But overall it was fun.

Iryna Z.

Overall patio is the only place I would rather be seated. Stopping there for a couple of cocktails you might want to avoid inside. It is so loud inside, I barely made it to the bathroom alive without my head explode or sticking to the dirty floors for good, (bathroom for the record was repulsive) . Service was great, however glasses, tables and chairs were gross with someones old drinks and hair sticking to them. Drinks were ok, but after having a couple sugary mixtures, i went for a dirty martini. Disappointed overall, not where you want to go for a classy, clean trendy experience. I am terrified to know what food looks or tastes like there and who's hair its containing.

P D.

Kit Kat is a pivotal establishment to Boys' Town. There is no place quite like Kit Kat because of the eloquent ambience, great service, and unbelievably delicious drinks. This is THE place be for a girls' night or a group venture. You cannot miss out on this fixture of Chicago! PS - Dulce is the most beautiful, amazing performer with the greatest life advice. You have to go to Kit Kat to be a Chicagoan (or at least be as cool as a Chicagoan)!

Belle L.

I was a fan of Kit Kat when it first opened due to performers and yummy martinis. With the new and improved menu, I look forward to coming back for more. Groupon diners get a one page pre-selected dishes: 1st course - miniature Kit Kat and Caesar salad 2nd course - full size portion of Mae West, Judy Garland, Shirley Temple and Cary Grant. 3rd course - 6+ selections of martini including Lady GaGa, Chocolate Martini, Pomegranate Martini etc Service -- always helpful, charming and informative. Accommodated my friend for a gluten-free dining. OTHER ways to maximize value for $$: - Tues -- 1/2 off martinis - Wed -- buy 1 get 1 free entree NOTE: 18% gratuity is automatically added. On weekends, 2-hr dining limit. ** Don't forget to bring cash for performer tip! (wink!)

Lauren B.

The service was so great, thanks John! The martinis were A+...there are so many options it's ridiculous!!!! However, 6 martinis cost $82...I don't know, seems a little $$$. And I think they have like a minimum. The show was fun! It was a really great time! I would go back!

Petko P.

Love this place! Good food! Great martinis! Great show! I've been enjoying Kit Kat since 2001 and always bring friends and visitors to check it out! Legendary!!

Brian W.

Great food and awesome entertainment!! French Pear martini, most refreshing! Root beer float martini, most delish!

Faith N.

Perhaps my expectations were too high or my idea of a drag show are entirely different, but I wasn't impressed. Took a girlfriend and others here to celebrate a 30th birthday and the show was drab--no pun intended. Don't get me wrong, the diva was dressed to the nines, but I wouldn't call the performance a show. The venue was nice but not adequate for a performance. I hate to leave a bad review, but honesty is my policy. I will say the cocktails were delicious and the food was decent. The service was also great but the show, honey, was not impressive.

Carrot D.

This is a lively place. Went for brunch with a friend who was moving away and wanted to get a hardy send-off. Noticed several birthday celebrations. Wondered how many folks go just for the brunch. I had the eggs benedict and it was very good. The Bloody Mary, which comes in a martini glass, was not good. Bland and watery. Not the meal in glass you get at other places. However, they made me a lovely Manhattan up, and it was good. The main draw here is the show. It's a fun place, but it's loud. Don't expect to come and have a conversation with anyone, unless they are sitting along side you. There seemed to be a show every 20 minutes or less. The staff was very friendly!

J H.

If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. Kit Kat has the worst service I have experienced in the 13 years I've lived in Chicago. I give them credit for being a consistently awful place. Food: Mediocre at best. I find the portion sizes small, the food bland, and very overpriced for what you get. This place is trying to be something classier than it is. They serve good drinks, but it's probably to counter how bad their food is. We were here for the "Divalicious Brunch" on Sundays (bottomless mimosa's and Bloody Mary's) and, if you're not drinking, they don't care about you. Atmosphere: This place is trying to be something it isn't, upscale. The decor is dated and this place is starting to show it's age (I will give them props for nice bathrooms, though). It's very small and feels claustrophobic. They cram far too many people in for comfort but, hey, it's a money maker. It draws bachelorette parties, which are often obnoxious. I do appreciate Madame X, however. She is fabulous, but she can do way better than this place. It's also so loud in the restaurant from all the people and the performances, that you can barely have a conversation unless you are screaming at the person across from you. Service: I've had the displeasure of being served by John several times now. I know that people have off days, and I like to give folks the benefit of the doubt. Sadly, I can't say that this is the case with him. He seems checked-out, and had a "F You" look pon his face while he "served" you. This is the worst service I've had in Chicago. We were in a large group and gratuity was automatically added, so there was no incentive for him to attempt to be a good server. I had to ask three times for a coke, which is ridiculous. Of course, the alcohol came out quickly, and so did those mimosa refills (also, charging for refills on a soda is robbery, it costs them hardly anything). If the tip wasn't added, he would have gotten nothing, and I've only done that twice in my life for such horrible service. I understand working in the service industry isn't great, but it's still a job and you still have to put some effort into it. We were one of the first tables, so it's not as if he'd worked all day dealing with shitty people (not that that would be an excuse for poor service). He needs an attitude adjustment. I use him as an example as he is the person I've had the last few times. I can say this also applies to the vast majority of servers I've had here over the years, so it's not just one person. Bottom Line: Don't bother. This place is a joke. If you want a good champagne brunch, go to Angelina's down the street. There are many wonderful places to eat in Lakeview/Boystown, but this isn't one of them. Save your money and frustration and go somewhere else.

Casey G.

Top notch staff. Drag cadence not so much. We were here for two hours and saw two performances. Only one in a leotard.

Naomi L.

I love their mac and cheese! I sometimes crave it!! I really enjoy coming here, the staff is always nice and very attentive. I like their bar/lounge/restaurant mix. Both times we went there the crowed was very much prissy little b#$@ with a stick shoved too far up their ass. Not that i don't have a stick up my ass at times but the women that go there are very hostile from what I've experienced. The only con is that the music is way too loud! Other than that great place to come. Not to mention their drinks are to die for

Fi Fi R.

Kit Kat Lounge has been one of my favorite places to go trying new martinis & making new friends. My girlfriends & sister were celebrating our Birthdays, Holidays & 10 year Anniversary of our friendship! "How fabulous..." I thought to myself, when I saw Groupon dinner for 4. The dinner reservation was made for 6pm and we were told that the reservation was not ready & were escorted to wait at the bar. We were finally set around 6:35 pm. The moment we set down, we barely had a chance to pick up the menu off the table, our server John wanted us to order a Martini right away... Before I knew it, we all ordered salad, appetizers and our entrees... "Holy, Mother of God... What did just happen?" As we handed our menus back to John, we had just a couple of minutes to exchange presents and the "show" began. This was nothing new to us - we all have been here many times before ; it's just that we have never been here for dinner. We have seen many different performers at the Kit Kat before. One thing I really liked is that our martini order came very quickly. When it arrived, I was IN SHOCK! They dare to charge $13-$18 for martinis and they made the martini glasses smaller. They are wondering why they are not doing well, so they had to offer Groupon deal... No one can afford going to this place- for the price of 2-3 martini's you could have a nice steak. Outrageous! We did not have a chance to talk or catch up and I instantly felt rushed. I tried not to let it get to me, but I HATE being rushed during dinner. People use food to gather and catch up and bond and connect; not just eat while looking at each other and leave. Our salads came out just a couple of minutes after our drinks arrived at the beginning of the show. I started to take pictures of the Drag Queen who was by our table and I hardly even noticed the brought out salads. The Drag Queen seemed annoyed- not sure why, but she did not look like she was having a very good time. A couple of minutes later, literally a couple of minutes... our appetizers came out. I did not even unwrap my silverware yet and we already have our salads and hot appetizers staring at us. I kept jokingly saying: "Wow, they are really trying to get you out of here... They keep rush-rush-rush you out of here..." We had our salads and by the time we were ready to move on to our appetizers (crab cakes & calamari), our entrées came out. I was getting very upset... What were they tying to pull is not even good for your digestion! I've been trying to get our server John's attention to order another drink, but he was not attentive AT ALL. He was only focusing on one side of our table, but because it was so loud, I could not get his attention to order another drink. I was out of a drink for a while. Finally, 10 min later, I got to order another drink. As we were eating, one of my friends went to the bathroom and 3 different busboys were trying to take our half eaten appetizer away and the entrée of the friend who was in the bathroom. It went beyond annoying - it was just RUDE! How dare the busboy reach, touch and try to take a plate without even asking assuming it was done - HOW DARE YOU! That's unsanitary and gross! When she returned, she attempted to finish her meal, as the busser, pulled the plate from the back of her, right from underneath her face while she was eating. That was appalling! I was IN SHOCK! As our server John was passing by, we still attempted to have a good time and tried to order another round of drinks and the desert. John told us: " I am sorry, but you cannot order anything else. You are out of time!" I said: "Out of time for what?" He continued to say: "You are out of time for your reservation and you need to leave because the next group for a reservation is here and needs to be seated!" We asked him: "We get an hour for a dinner & show? 1 HOUR?" He had some nerve to say: "No, you have TWO hours, but you are out of time." We said: "when we arrived, we were told that the reservation is not ready and we weren't sat until 6:35 pm and at 7:35 pm, you are telling us we are out of time? OUT OF OUT TWO HOUR "ALLOWED" TIME?" NOWHERE in the Groupon, OR when I made reservation, OR a greet were we told that we had ANY time restrictions AT ALL! It was not disclosed ANYWHERE! And they dared to tell me that we were out of our TWO hour time in ONE hour? We were LIVID! We asked John several time to get a manager and he finally came over, he was not listening or recognizing there is a problem with their arrangement. He was trying to justify us being KICKED after ONE HOUR of being seated. At that point we wanted NOTHING, but to get out the heck of there. I will be contacting Groupon and filing a complaint with them. There was NO time restriction specified in writing or verbally. If that was the case, I would have NEVER chosen this place for a get together with great friends who we haven't seen in a while. IN SHOCK! DISGUSTED! APPALLED! EMBARRASSED!

Christina M.

Well slap me around and wake me up to the wonderful world of kit kat lounge. I went for the Diva Brunch and had a Fabulous time with my girl friends...I do recommend a reservations as we waited about 45 minutes to be seated. In all fairness they were slammed! The service and the management all did a great job. 3/3/13

Stina N.

I came here for brunch with a friend for her sister's birthday. Her sister lives in the area and comes here pretty frequently for brunch, and I can totally see why. The food is great, and the entertainment is a blast! When we first got there, they had messed up our reservation so we had to wait an extra 45 minutes. This wasn't a huge deal except the weather was miserable. Had it been a nice day, we would have been happy to walk around the neigborhood. As it was, we ended up seeking shelter in a bar nearby and standing around awkwardly. When we came back, we were seated promptly. They have a really great brunch special. For $25, you get unlimited bloddy mary's, mimosas, or sangria, a biscuit, and your choice of certain entrees. Our waiter was wonderful. The food was delicious, and the unlimited drinks flowed freely. The entertainment was great. On that particular day, was a Britney (as in Spears) themed day to celebrate the release of her album. Madam X is the brunch performer, and she was rocking as Brit-Brit. They wer also giving away CDs too. The place itself is adorable. It has a very trandy, upscale feeling with lots of white leather and zebra print. I was actively trying to avoid comparing this place to the Baton Club in my review, but thsi place blows Baton Club out of the water. From the quality of the performers to the overall vibe of the place. I love a good drag show, but I left Baton Club feelin kind of skeezy. This definitely was not the case with Kit Kat! I would happily return and probably will.

Lien V.

Great drinks, entertainment and server, but the food is bland. We had a dinner package costing about $150 for 2 people and it really wasn't worth it. Go for the drag and sit at the bar and have drinks.

Damian P.

Loved the attention on my birthday. Take dollar bills for the entertainment because these girls rock it out. I am familiar with the "girls", but today they had a special artist from Australia, and she was elegant and sophisticated also. In the audience was also a very well known Broadway Star, but I can't remember her name exactly. I had an awesome time and just enjoyed a birthday that really made me smile. Although Kit Kat lounge is by reservation only, its a fun time to be had by all. I actually saw some co workers who I work with at the next table also, although their party was so much bigger, it still was fun. Food of course is small portions since this is more of a converation spot and can be a bit pricey, but yuou get a good amount and the drinks are just heaven. If you like Martini's, they have one of the biggest bibles of Martini's I have ever seen. You will not be thristy after this since the drinks are beyond amazing. Take of course extra cash because these girls do get tipped, and if you are one of the lucky ones, you may get all the attention needed when the tipping begins. Although its a good setting, having a large group will get you a bigger table.

Michelle W.

Walked into Kit Kat on a Tuesday night with two friends and had a great evening. The food was eh and service was slow, but the drinks were inventive and the entertainment was amazing. The atmosphere is energetic, happy, fun, and is the best part of this restaurant. Performances are sprinkled throughout the evening, and the performers walk around the restaurant and spend time at each table. I definitely recommend visiting this restaurant at least once for the entertaining experience.

Lindsay R.

The owner of kit kat has been extremely apologetic and accommodating after a host ruined our bachelorette party. I've heard great things about this place and love the area that it's in. Can't wait to check it out!

Daniel F.

It was really crowded and for the life of me I struggle to see the appeal. It was mostly large groups of women drinking and talking too loudly. Not really my scene. Clean and it looks nice but very cramped, I like a little room to breathe. Staff was friendly and quick for the most part.

Michelle E.

First time at Kit Kat Lounge and I had a great experience! Our waiter John was amazing! He was so sweet, so nice, and made sure we were well taken care of. Drinks were great, food was good. Atmosphere was really nice. We even made new pals with the table next to us! This place has everyone smiling, laughing, dancing in their seats, and having a fun time. Kit Kat lounge is a fun place!

Angel L.

Loved, loved, loved. It was my second time going but great experience. We went for my friend's birthday and they treated her like a queen. The food was really good. I wasn't in love with crab cackes only because I kept tasting a little bit of shell in them. But the burger and fries were delicious and the serving amount was quiet awesome! Now, service. Freaking phenomenal. Please request Simeon when you go, he was super attentive, made sure everything was ok, super busy night yet he still made sure he conversed with us and gave us great recommendations. Definitely going back and bringing more friends. Tracy Ross was such a pleasure!

Cristina P.

Fun for a bachelorette. The show was great, the drinks were sneakily strong. They were too sweet, but found out later that they are just covering the alcohol. I surprisingly didn't have a headache next day.

Madalyn S.

I was really excited to go here for my birthday with my girlfriends. We had the dessert package and it ended up being three mini cupcakes and three chocolate covered pretzel sticks, it looked like a joke. The venue itself was cute but cheap looking. The drag show was not what I expected, it was hardly a show. The drag queen herself was awesome but I definitely don't think we got the "show" we paid for. The only reason I am giving them two stars is because the staff was really nice. Sorry but I won't be back.

Kate J.

Came here with a small group of girls just for drinks and brunch. We didn't have a reservation, highly recommend if you come here, MAKE ONE! The mimosas were quite delicious, and strong! I'm reading through the reviews and some to most saying the martinis and drinks were weak?! Ours definitely were not including the Bloody Mary martini. Now, moving onto the performances- being my first time and never seeing a show wasn't quite sure what to expect. I mean I've seen Rupauls drag show on Netflix but that's about... Lol. Okay, they definitely don't compare but, still, great entertainment. Our performer was great, she came out about every 20 min and really got the other patrons there involved. Being my first time, on a Sunday for brunch, overall very impressed. And, definitely looking forward to coming back and would like to come in a evening sometime and try some of their great martinis. Also- I want to add, with our group of 4, there was no gratuity added on. Not sure if that was because we were seated at the bar or what, but, we each tipped individually.

Nicole N.

Omg! She is amazing!! This was the best entertainment on a Saturday! Kinley Preston was unbelievable!!

Monika G.

My friends and I decided to try this place because they had a group on special and were so glad we did! They have a 4-people package deal but it was sold out so we got 2 of the 2 people deal and they were nice enough to accommodate is and seat us together. The food was great, the drinks were amazing, the show was amazing. Definitely planning on going back soon. :)

Bex A.

Perfect for bachelorette parties! Seriously it was a drag queen bar filled with all women for bachelorette parties. Which was fun because everyone was just up and dancing. Having a blast. However, call weeks in advance to reserve a table. It fills up fast on the weekend. We were very lucky that they could fit us in at a table without one. The staff are great, very friendly. They have a LONG list of very yummy Martinis and the dessert, oh the dessert. I don't like key lime, but that was amazing. Every 20 minutes a drag queen came out dancing in a different outfit and lip synced to three songs.

Erin L.

Such a fun night for my SIL's bachelorette party! Before I came here - I thought there would be a stage and an actual show, but it's a normal restaurant/bar and the singer comes around to the tables. Don't sit in the back! You have all the kitchen traffic and people lining up by the bathrooms. Also, the person doing the entertaining concentrates on the front. A few songs were done and we didn't see any entertainment - kind of disappointing. You can't really see anything in the back and the chairs are probably 6 deep and packed in so it's difficult to move around. One of the people at our table was hungry and asked if we could order food still. Our server said the kitchen was closed yet we still saw food coming out to other tables for the next 45 minutes. Really strange. All in all - it was a fun night. Perfect for a bachelorette party or girls night out!

Teej Y.

After walking by this fabulous patio many times, I finally stopped by this summer and it's now one of my favorite places to visit! Their martini menu would satisfy any dessert craving; especially the key lime martini with a graham cracker rim! The Cary Grant (angus burger topped with smoked bacon and gruyere cheese and decadent parmesan truffle frites) are the perfect complement to bloody marys or mimosas on a weekend afternoon. Service can be a little slow, so plan to relax and enjoy the experience when you visit.

Terence B.

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. I was visiting some friends in Chicago and they took us here for brunch on Sunday, which also includes a live show from a drag queen every 30 minutes. We arrived when they opened at 11:00 am since we did not have a reservation. Luckily, we got right in. I would advise anyone going there to make a reservation since it became very crowded. We were there on Mother's Day, so they had a 4 course meal planned with the customer able to pick the salad, entree and dessert. All courses were excellent. It starts out with a simple biscuit and butter. Next, I had the Southwest salad, which was good. Then, I had the chicken and waffles for the entree, which was excellent! Last, I had the carrot cake as dessert. It was excellent, but the chocolate dessert (I had some bits of others in the party) was even better. Additionally, you have endless mimosas with a couple of other options. The entertainment was excellent with the drag queen singing live each session. It was $40 per person and we felt as if we drank that in mimosas alone! It was definitely a good value. The mix of customers was all over the chart, which was great to see. Also, the service was excellent and on spot. I would recommend this place to young and old, couples or groups. Excellent on all levels!n't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees.

Eduardo M.

I've been here a few hangovers and an occasional night now... The good - Kit Kat Burger, Key Lime Martinis The other good - they let us bring our dogs to the patio The sometimes good - the staff can be a little absent-minded about the fact that folks are sitting around waiting for orders/food/closing bill. Other times, really attentive. So, while I do recommend this place, don't come here when you're really feeling time pressure.

Paul S.

The decor is pleasant and they have a Great selection of Martinis. Food was so so and would no go back for food. The service was odd. Restaurant was empty but they seated the only other table right next to us. there was no show even though they said there would be one. Automatic gratuity needs to be pointed out on a dinner and drinks for two, it just seems shady. Would go back for drinks and a show.

Angelina R.

The staff was so sweet! I loved them. I'm definitely coming back. Half price wed. Martini's and a gorgeous drag queen what more can you ask for?!

Tim P.

OH Kit Kat Lounge. How do I describe your wonderfulness?!?! I took a red eye from L.A. to Chicago and was worried I would be tired the first day I was there. BOY was I wrong. We took a quick nap and walked to Kit Kat and had an incredible time with Madame X. Madame X did Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Whitney (may she RIP) and Minaj. My omelette was only made better by her fabulousness. Bfast was good and so were the drinks. They even had a cocktail with rubber duckys in them. LOVE. Tip: There is usually a 5-8 minute show of an artist followed by 10 min of regular DJ. So you get a nice drag show followed by a break with good music in between. I found it to be a good mix of show/talking with friends.

Dan K.

My girlfriend and I visited this place a number of times during our 3 week stay in Chicago. Great selection of reasonably priced (strong) cocktails and Henrik who works there is an absolute gent.

Rits M.

so fun! I came here for a rum tasting at 3 in the afternoon. I must say the bartender was awesome and the entertainment was great too. Really friendly and super fun, also, they interact with the customers well and never let you feel left out at all. I had the bacon mac and cheese with truffles- literally to die for. I felt like it needed a little more salt but once I had added said salt it was amazing. We managed to try the Spiced Pina colada, the tiki warrior queen, the sailor jerry lemonhead, and the sailor jerry mai tai. The best one was the Pina colada, and I have to mention that I am not a fan of coconut at ALL and this one wasn't coconutty. It was smooth and creamy, a hint of sweet and an aftertaste of spice that was incredible. The Lemonhead is for people who like their alcohol strong- this one seems to be more for the men. Has an edge of lime to it that adds a kick to the rum. The mai tai was sweet and works perfectly on a warm summer afternoon. The warrior queen was well mixed, but lacked a certain impression- seemed to be the 'beer', and the most neutral of all the drinks. It is definitely sweet though, it comes with pineapple and orange juice and the grenadine does not stand out at all. I will be back for the shows and the pina colada with the mac and cheese. And then I will die a happy happy person. Yup, time flies when you are having rum :)

Manny T.

Friends, if you think drag queens are cool, if you think this place is cool, if you think sweet "martinis" with pieces of oreo cookies or someother stuff is cool, then we need to seriously redefine what cool is, what drinking is, and what entertainment is. The words "half-price" and "martini" will pretty much get me in the door to try anyplace, and believe me, I tried this place enough times to know it pretty well. It sucks, big time. You try to enjoy your martini, and all of a sudden a drag queen is sticking a microphone in your face and trying to get you to react. Same with your dinner. Same with dessert. I look around, and I see the bar filled with clueless people trying to find something sweet to drink so they don't have to deal with the sting of a truly alcoholic beverage. I mean, do I really want to populate a place where the main clientele is clueless bachelorettes who think something risque or comedic is taking place here? Give me a break. Add to this bartenders with plucked eyebrows and attitude and you have Boystown distilled to a T. If this is your thing, you are welcome to it. For me, this place is a must to avoid. At all costs. At all times.

James E.

Kit Kat is a Boystown classic. They have the best staff and the most beautiful drag performers. They tend to cater to a lot of bachelorette parties but this doesn't bother me. In my eyes this is a summer bar due to their great sidewalk patio. It is a great place to stop for a casual drink with a friend but I usually don't go inside with the loud music. To each their own though. They also have great food. The mac and cheese is a good bite to share with a drink. The martinis are generally all good depending on your taste. I'm also a fan of the prickly pear margarita. Haven't done brunch here yet, but I definitely need to.

Polly B.

We didn't even get our ID checked last week..... Our whole group of 5! Then we went to sit outside & no one even took care of us... Worst club ever service wise

Dave V.

Stopped in here when i was like 19-20 for a friends bday, not knowing what it was. One of my friends got freaked once he realized and left. I toughed it out lol. Every hour the drag staff would put on a show singing through out the business. They get very crowd friendly and really make it enjoyable for anyone who is into that. They have such an extensive list of martini's and from my understanding are one of the best martini lounges in the city. I only had the tortilla soup but to this day it is still possibly the best tortilla soup i've had. prices were a little above par and they are usually quite busy so make reservations since they are not a large place. Ladies - check it out Fellas - if you're getting dragged to one and you're not homophobic, it shouldn't be too bad

Kate S.

I came here again last weekend with a friend to meet up with a few of our friends I haven't seen in several years. It happened to coincide with the Cher birthday celebration, which worked out perfectly since one of my friends (who is one of my former high school teachers) is obsessed with Cher. Happy coincidence! Once again, the staff was great, the performer (again, Madame X, but this time as Cher) was ahhh-mazing, and the drinks were delish (this time I went with the snickerdoodle martini). One of my friends commented that he doesn't particularly enjoy the food all that much, but the drinks are always to die for and the entertainment is totally worth it. I probably don't need to come back here anytime soon, only because I would hate for the novelty of drag queens to wear off. It's much more suited to a special occasion anyway (birthdays, parties, reunion martini brunches with your high school teacher, etc.) I really do think in my former life I was a drag queen - I really wish I could be one. It looks like so much fun. Come for the show and delicious martinis. The food is hit or miss. And now I have "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves" stuck in my head after writing this review.

Chel D.

Came here for a birthday party, I had a good time and really enjoyed the entertainment, they did an awesome job. The drinks are decent. Definitely a good time if you're ever around boystown.

Selena L.

Fun atmosphere and "Sunny-D (I think) from NY" provided great entertainment - and looked GREAT. Perfect for bachelorette parties (which is why we were there), birthday parties, girls night outs, etc... I will say however, the dinner package we got (#3) came to about $50/person which I thought was a little pricey considering the actual taste of the food. I guess you're paying for the "entertainment." Despite what I think is an overpriced dinner, I still had a fun time.

Jessica S.

A seriously sad little place. I called on a Thursday to get a Saturday reservation for 6 people and I was told only 6 or midnight was available and that we HAD to get the drink package per person. I had one person in my party who doesn't drink alcohol but I was told she still had to purchase the package and could receive non-alcoholic beverages. We called at 11 that Saturday to see if we could get in a little earlier than midnight and we were told no and they even said we should wait until 12:30 to come which we kindly ignored). Upon arriving at midnight, we discovered the entire back room was empty and half the place was clearing out or empty already. We stayed for 1 drink and a couple of pathetic songs by the lip singing drag queen and peaced out without getting our second drink. This place is dirty, cheesy, and the staff are bitchy. Not worth your time in B Town.

Joe C.

Food is good but nothing to write home about. Had the chicken and waffles and the chicken was really good but that is probably because i haven't had fried chicken in like a year or two. Portion size is small considering the price. I was still hungry when i got home. Cocktails are made with cheap vodka and are all fruity and sweet but would be nice to have a more traditional martini menu (they don't put traditional ones on menu bc then you have to pay full price for the request if there is a deal on drinks) Atmosphere and service was great. Overall its OK. Must really be the shows that bring the people in.

Buzz and Poxie C.

We came here for dinner after work. We had to use our Groupon that was expiring. Thank you John (our server), he was great! He even gave us extra Cranberry juice, when I told him that the alcohol in my Martini was too strong. John is very polite and has great customer service skills! Other staff there were just chatting by the bar area and the guy who opened up the door for us(because they just opened), who also happened to be the bartender didn't even smiled as he let us in. Drinks - Because we had a Groupon there was no option to replace the other martini for soda. We had to pay extra for the soda even if we did not order the other martini. They also give out this Hawaiin rolls while waiting for our appetizer and entree. Appetizer - ordered calamari and it was delicious. Loved the dip that came with it. Food - They had a separate menu for those who had Groupon. We chose two different salads (Caesar and something else). Both were great. For entree, we ordered salmon and burger. Both were also delicious and the serving was just right. After dinner, our plates were clean, meaning we really liked it. We could've given 5 stars if the other staff had pleasant attitude towards their work(by smiling at least). Since we came in early, we were not able to watch any show. An entertainer just sat by the bar, chatting with the bartender and other staff.

Adriane P.

"I'm a rebel, Dottie. A loner." I like Kit Kat for unpopular reasons. For one thing, I always go with straight guys or on dates, not bachelorette parties. The ambiance is great; the chandeliers, lights, old timey or classic films projected on walls, comfy boothes, candles, and cute-ey patio with couches, tiki statues, and lights. Another fantastic draw to Kit Kat. Half price martinis Sunday thru Thursday ($5) for top shelf, inventive drinks and in addition to those inexpensive drinks. . . buy one, get one entrees on Wednesday?! The crux of why my review or opinion is unconventional. Besides being cute, the food is dang good. We've ordered: Cary Grant (3x) Truffle infused, wagyu burger with applewood smoked bacon, gruyere cheese, French mustard, and a fried egg on a pretzel roll. The first time the truffle parmesan fries were lackluster, so after we subbed the wasabi mashed potatoes. This burger is hearty, juicy, and good! Delicious. The potatoes are satisfactory, the wasabi is barely detectable. Grace Kelly (2x) Seared ahi tuna on Cajun rice, with stir fry veggies in a romesco sauce. The portion is small. Both times the order had no veggies. The Cajun rice was almost risotto like, except with a heavy sauce. The tuna was superb. John Wayne (1x) Grilled chicken breast with bbq sauce, a carrot bacon slaw, and subbed wasabi mashed potatoes. Good, but, admittedly the burger and tuna are much better. The drinks are fantastic (they are amazing!). The food is terrific, especially with the Wednesday deal. We also like the classic movies playing on the walls. A great conversation piece ("Have you seen this movie?" or "Who is that?" ect). The service is phenomenal. The main draw for Kit Kat...the divas. They work it and do a dang good job. I love when they flirt with my guys or me. Ha, how could they not? So, maybe I'm an iconoclast but I'd recommend it for a bachelorette party, hang out session, or date.

Sarah A.

Best brunch place in the city! I went here last weekend for the brunch special. For $25 you get a great deal- A brunch appetizer, a meal and unlimited mimosas, bloody martinis or sangria for 2 hours. The food was delicious- They made me a special vegetarian version of their brunch sandwich. And the fries were sprinkled with a bit of Parmesan- so good! But the best part was the mimosas. My friends and I sat at the bar since there were no tables left, and the bartenders poured us mimosas every 10 minutes. And they were the type of mimosas that were champagne with a splash of orange juice- perfect :) And not to mention, the drag performers! They were SO much fun. I felt like I was at a party at 12 p.m. I will be back for sure!

Frances K.

Terrific menu of martinis and very good food makes the Kit Kat one of my favorite restaurants. This is particularly true in the summer when the outdoor area is open - a nice breeze, a great martini and good cooking is an outstanding combination. The menu has something that will please everyone from vegetarians to serious steak-lovers. Everything I have eaten has been thoughtfully prepared. The steaks are tender and flavorful - they come with choice of fries (I highly recommend the truffle parmesan fries). Seafood choices are nicely paired with sides. The service is attentive but not smothering, friendly but not overly-familiar. The ONLY reason that Kit Kat doesn't get five stars from me is because the place is innundated on weekends with drunken young women attending bachelorette parties - they can be loud, pushy and obnoxious.

Maya C.

If you love martini's, go for that. If you like lounge-style outdoor seating, go for that. If you like drag queens, go for that (I loooooove drag queens/drag culture!) Sunday brunch performances were great. The things I didn't like: the Sunday brunch prix-fixe menu. I ordered the seafood pasta and my friend ordered the chicken and waffles. Both were pretty terrible. My pasta was runny and had no sauce consistency. Just soupy. The chicken and waffles were dry and there was hardly any syrup or anything to make up for the lack of "moisture." I do love this place for the touristy experience if you are into Boyztown and the drag culture. I enjoyed that aspect of everything. And the half price martini's on Sunday. was great to get day drunk. I haven't been for dinner or any other day of the week, but I wasn't impressed with Sunday brunch. Could've been an off day. Could be standard. Hard to say. Haven't been back, probably won't go again to eat that's for sure. UPDATING MY REVIEW 5/30/2014 So I am now a regular at this spot and I can tell you it's not because of the food. The service has improved since my first visit. Madam X always kills it, she's the greatest aspect of Kit Kat. and the bottomless mimosas/sangria/bloody marys. I absolutely love coming here, but for the ambiance, the entertainment and the drinks. I find the staff to often be unfriendly and frazzled during the busy shifts. As a former server, this is something you should never let your guests see. In my opinion, (I can't speak for anyone else), a server should always appear polite, enthusiastic and helpful. A guest should never feel rushed, like a burden or inconvenience. The staff can get away with this because gratuity is included during Sunday brunch and there is a 2 hour limit on dining. However, servers should want their guests to feel welcome! Since I moved to Boystown, I have been 6 times to Kit Kat and the service has never changed. Overall though, Kit Kat sells itself because of the entertainment and culture there. Get the Hypnotiq martini because it comes with a flashing ring like a ring pop. Or the porn star martini for some xxx rated playing cards ;)

Latrice T.

Had a blast celebrating my sister's bday! Simeon was our server and he was the best ever!

Deb R.

We, and another couple, went to Kit Kat on New Years Eve and had a wonderful time. The food was sensational as were the martinis. One of the biggest martini menus I've ever seen and so far not a bad one in the bunch. And believe me, we tried several flavors. The show was also lots of fun. This in not our first visit and Kit Kat never disappoints. We actually go for the food and stay for show, not the other way around. It's a guaranteed great night out.

Rachel M.

Loved It!!! My girlfriends and I went there for a girls nite out and had a wonderful time...Drinks were AWESOME!!! The performances were great. Friendly bar staff and our waiter was great.... The chicken, mashed potatoes and greens were very good....The only bad thing was parking if your not familiar with neighborhood as I wasn't ... But great place!!!

Liz A.

I booked a bachelorette party for my friend here about a week in advance. There were 19 of us and they were able to accomodate. Seriously, I can't say enough about the service and the management. It was absolutely amazing. If you're even remotely considering having a get together here, I would absolutely recommend it. The service was incredible. Our server, despite being incredibly busy, was very attentive and never seemed confused or rushed. I also brought in our own cake, which they very happily stored in the fridge for me a few hours before our event. They cut the cake and served it for us after bringing it out and surprising the bride - it was very well timed and very sweet of them. Our server was great, and he made sure that everyone in our party got all of the cocktails included in our package and that we were only charged for the number of guests that actually showed up (it was only 1 less than our reservation). A note for large parties: their gratuity is only 18%, not 20%. We felt the service warranted more than 18%. Our performer that evening - Tracy Ross, I believe - was fantastic. Such a great personality and very friendly. We had a blast hanging out with her for bit. The only downsides: - Spacing for some of the tables are very tight, we had to squeeze in and out between tables to go to the restroom - Cocktails are a bit on the pricey side considering the quality of alcohol used (raspberry liquor instead of Chambord in a $14 French Martini makes me very sad), but they are similar to bars in the area Also worth noting: as many have stated, this is definitely more of a drag show for ladies nights and bachelorette parties than it is a gay bar. I don't personally consider this a downside because they cater to their market VERY well, but it does bother some folks so keep that in mind when going.

SK M.

I like this place but was turned off by the fact that an 18% gratuity was added when there was only me and one other person in my party. The food was surprisingly good though.

Christine V.

What a riot! We came here with a group of 8 for a bachelorette party and were well taken care of. Our bride was one of about three other women celebrating their "last fling before the ring" and it was the perfect spot to have some fun. Every 15 min a girl comes out and shakes it for tips, so don't be stingy and they will show you some love. The drinks were strong, the music was good, we had a ball

Emily Z.

WARNING these martinis will make your feel like a light weight, one night I had 3 and regreted it for atleast two days after... but with over 30 delicious martinis its so hard to choose just one !! They have quite a few veiwing parties that are fun, I always make a reservation since there aren't too many tables and it tends to fill up !!

Christina G.

I came here with a large bachelorette party on a Saturday night. The bride-to-be had fun, which is all that matters, but I wasn't very impressed. We had reservations for 8pm. ALWAYS make reservations for a Saturday night. We went with the dinner package - $55, plus gratuity, for 2 martinis, salad, appetizers, a main entree, and a mini cupcake dessert. Apparently, we were supposed to get some kind of goody bags for an extra $10/person, which the bridesmaid who planned the event told us about. No bags, no extra charge per person, and no mention of this at all from our waiter. Oh well, who wants a goody bag anyways? No food item was phenomenal. The Cesar salad had too much dressing, the calamari was a little rubbery, the truffle mac and cheese didn't have much, if any, truffle oil, etc. For my main dish, I chose salmon. It was blah. Oh, and the timing of the food was off too. Some people in our party had their plates a good 10 minutes before others. It was awkward as we waited for everyone's food to come out. Who wants to eat cold salmon? I will say that the one bright spot of the night were the martinis. The list was extensive, and all were very tasty. They were even brought out much faster after ordering than I anticipated. The alcohol in them though, was lacking. 2 martinis in, and I was feeling nothing. I had the caramel apple and the french pear. Both were very good, just not very alcoholic. As for the drag show, it was OK. I had never been there before, so I didn't know what to expect, but I wasn't impressed. Every so often - maybe 30 minutes or so - a performer came out and lip synced to a couple songs. People held up dollars, and she came over to get them, smiled at you, and went on with her show. There isn't a stage or anything, so she was just kind of singing and dancing in the main aisle of the restaurant. Not sure what I did expect, but it was more than that. Note that for Saturday evenings, the reservation time is for 2 hours, meaning once you're nearing the end of the 2 hours, they rush you out. I was a little taken aback, as our main entrees didn't come out until about 9:30, and we still had the dessert coming when the server started talking about the check. Finally, maybe this was just our group, but we were approached by party promoters for another club on Halsted while we were eating our meal. He just came up to our table, started talking about his club, and passed out cards. I'm there for dinner and a show, not for a sales pitch. I feel that Kit Kat should do a better job preventing that sort of thing.

Amanda S.

I have only been here once, but I am planning another trip very soon. We came as a party of four. My husband, my two best friends, and myself were in attendance. The place has a two drink minimum which is mildly annoying because My husband doesn't drink, and usually serves as our DD. The establishment didn't care that he was the DD he still had to buy drinks, I worked out for me because I just drank them, while he sipped water. The show was amazing though. I don't remember the actress's name, but she dressed up like pink all night. Very good show. We didn't stay too long only long enough to sip my four drinks, and use the bathroom (which could use some touch up), but overall, it was a really good time. I will update my experience when I make my second trip. :)

Patrick L.

Amazing martini list, best I've ever seen. The food isn't too bad either! They have drag queens that come out & do a few numbers every so often to liven things up a bit. The staff has always been friendly as well.

David S.

I went to the club this past weekend (Saturday night) with some family that was in town. I thought it woudl be fun. Have you ever walked into a place, were excited, and then it was SUCH a let down because the cost, or they just didnt have anything that you wanted? Well.. here we go. First - When I walked in at 645, the host said (with an attitude), you MUST be out by 8pm. WHAT? Seriously, either you want my money for as long as I want to stay here, or you don't. Incredibly rude. Second - You would expect that since this is a CLUB, that they would have more bar selections. They don't. Very limited selections based on their very overpriced coctail menu. It is geared to make you want the 'girly' drink, and pay out of the nose. Way overpriced for what you get. Third, the menu is a single page significantly over priced selection of mediocre food. I had the stuffed portabello mushroom for I think $15 which had absolutely no flavor. My cousin had the shrimp coctail that looked like they dumped it out of one of those little bottles you find in the grocery store. YUCK. The drag was fabulous..don't get me wrong, but boy does this place rape you. They should have at least bought you dinner before doing that. :-) In all seriousness, I was never more disappointed in my life to walk into this place. I am very proud of my city (Chicago) and love that the bars and clubs support the people. I honestly felt disserviced by Kit Kat Club. Treated rudely at the door, asked to be out by 8, limited bar selection for a BAR, and completely over over priced bad food. Kit Kat Club - Put on your mittens and get to work fixing this. I won't be back until you do and I will tell everyone about my experience.

Shauna B.

Used a groupon for dinner and drinks for two. First it was hard to make a reservation bc they never seemed to have any time available until after mid nite. When I finally got there, they seemed annoyed that I was using a groupon. When we got out meal it was noticeably smaller portions than the regular entree size, as I haven't eaten there before without a groupon. I left hungry..

Rebecca C.

This is a fun place especially for a bachelorette party. There are so many drinks to chose from, however, I was not a fan of the food. I would recommend going with a huge group of people. It much more fun that way. The decor is super cute in here also.

Slawomir Z.

This place is GREAT FUN!! Friendly staff, excellent food. So entertaining!

Suzanne C.

I wish I would have wrote this months ago... I have been frequenting the Kit Kat since approx May/2012. Always right after work and on Tues or Wed. Their food is TDF/Fab! A personal favorite... the Brie Grilled Cheese! Fantastic but went this week and they changed it! (Said due to unfavorable reviews of it) I thought it Fab like no other! pear chutney... mmm... anyway... the grilled cheese (Brie) is still there but not exactly as it was :( The martini's are the best! atmosphere is fun and cozy! EVERYDAY there is a drink and food special!! (Tues = 1/2 off apps and martini's) and all the vintage DIVA movies playing full wall screens :)

Jessica V.

And now it is time to lip sync for your life! So you want to know the "T" for Kit Kat Lounge. Oh girl, I will tell you the "T". This place is sickening. I am telling you to bring yo dollas, bring yo credit cards, eat something before hand and lez do this! I usually go to Kit Kat Lounge with a bunch of friends. Never the same people always different. I love showing people this place because it is unpretentious and they have good food and drinks. I love all their servers and bartenders they all definitely have great personalities. One bartender has an attitude, but maybe that was because he has an attitude and no one wants to tip the Grinch.. boo. Food: is only served until a certain time like most places. All items are good, but it is the drinks I come for. Drinks: Martinis are their specialty, but I have gotten other drinks here and all were made well. Martinis I personally recommend - Lady Gaga, Lava Lamp,and French Pear Martini. Lady Gaga is hypnotic, with some other fruity la la stuff, rock candy, and a glow stick. Anything with candy and a glow stick should get some sort of reward, now combine that with alcohol and you got yourself a phucked up night. Lava Lamp is basically vodka with a jello shot in a drink. Yeah, be careful boo boos. French Pear Martini is more of the sweeter drink, but still delish. A couple of these strong martinis and little Jessica is ready to twerk... OHKAY!? Speaking of twerking, the Divas here will twerk for some dollars hunnay and lemme tell you they work! When you come here always tip your bartenders and always tip these lovely ladies because they are awesome. I appreciate what they do and I have to say they lip sync for their life and they dont phuck it up. Notes of advice.. call ahead for a table or come after the bachelorette parties leave because you will not be able to sit down. So many good weekends have been spent here so phuck yo basic spot and try something new, something sickening, something that meows and purrs, something like Kit Kat

David Z.

This place was definitely more fun than I had expected. We had a large group visit the Kit Kat Lounge for a 30th birthday party. After checking out the website, I was thinking the place was a little too pricey (and the food bad) and I assumed the dancing would be a little too cheesy. Thankfully, I was mostly wrong. The food was a little pricey but it was tasty nonetheless. The skinny fries were awesome as well. My wife commented that this was possibly one of her favorite meals EVER, but I think she may have had a few too many off the A-MAZ-ING martini list. There are some drinks we tried that seriously tasted like there was no alcohol in them (but there was)! I had a few non-martini mixed drinks but in the end I'd recommend people stick to the martini list since there are some great finds on there. And as far as the entertainment goes, it wasn't bad. I had a drag queen sit on my lap, and I had my wife give me a bunch of singles to stuff down the dancer's shirt. All in a day's work I guess! Finally, I wanted to comment that it's nice that they have a separated section in the back where they were having the bachelorette parties. As we all know, bachelorette parties can be quite annoying, so it was good that they separated them off from the people that were having dinner. It's a good setup for everyone!

Mandi P.

SOOOO much fun!!! My first ever visit to Kit Kat was yesterday for Pride/Sunday Funday. I and my husBAND decided to hang out in a bar along the parade route this year as opposed to hanging outside watching the parade. We decided to give Kit Kat a go. Brilliant idea!!! We were able to watch the parade from the comfort of our bar stools. We ate lunch before the place got insane. They had a special Pride menu which was basically a few dishes along the lines of bar food. The food wasn't great...just your typical bar food. I am sure this place is not nearly as insane as it was yesterday on a normal day/night, but I have never hung out with so many awesomely nice and open minded people before. One of our best Sunday Fundays ever!!! Chuck the bartender is so nice and friendly...and efficient. I had a drink in front of me at all times. He handled the overly drunk with so much grace...and with a smile! We will DEFINITELY be returning to Kit Kat and this will now be our Pride spot every year!!! Wait...bathrooms!!! For this place to have been filled with predominately drunk males, these were some of the cleanest bar bathrooms I have ever had to use!!!

Iman W.

I somehow found myself underneath the dress of Miss Traci Ross. There are no typos in that sentence. Nope. None. Figures that I would finally venture to Kit Kat months after I moved out of Boystown. Wednesdays have a pretty cool special going on. Half priced martinis and buy one, get one free entrees. I took off a star because the food menu isn't that large and while the entrees my friends ordered looked nice, nothing was appealing to me enough to make me want to order one of my own (it is worth nothing that their entrees came out to the table quite quickly. As did the drinks. So kudos for the prompt service). Their martini menu was more than abundant. The waiter was able to take the extremely vague and ridiculous description of the type of drinks I like and bring me something that was perfect for me...though I don't know the name of it. Btw, the drinks are wonderfully named. While it could be a very different on weekends (many lounges/clubs/bars are), Wednesday at Kit Kat was definitely entertaining. Until we meet again, Miss Ross.

Mandi G.

It takes a lot of balls to hang a large sign above your door proclaiming "the BEST brunch in Lakeview". Fortunately the Kit Kat has these balls. Granted, they are taped back and covered in sparkle...I digress. Sunday brunch is such a fun time here. You get unlimited mimosas, sangria and bloody mary's for only $10, in addition to your brunch entree. The "girls" do performances. They have a huge outdoor patio area (although you don't get to see the "girls" perform if you sit outside). Service is always impeccable. And gorgeous. Best man-candy in the city. Food has been somewhat inconsistent. One weekend, it's perfect. The next, too much butter on everything. Then, half the entrees are overcooked and half are perfect. The potential is there, though. Since I live nearby, I will also drop in for half-price martinis, which is pretty much any night but Friday and Saturday. They do tend to be a little sugary, but they are also strong, so I find myself only needing 2 or 3 tops. And again, service for either day or night is always exceptional and the interior decor is very sexy and fun. I would avoid on a Friday or Saturday night, unless you are part of a bachelorette group. But definitely give their brunch a try. Try to make a reservation if possible. I like being inside to see the performances. EXCEPT for when the performer doesn't know the words to the song she is performing and half-ass jiggles her fake tits and calls it dancing. Everybody knows the words to Firework by Katy Perry, whether we care to admit it or not. There are too many amazing performers in Boystown to let someone not bring it every time. Sorry, talking about drag queens gets me dramatic ;-)

Carla G.

I came to the Kit Kat Lounge with a few girlfriends on a Friday night. We had purchased the prefixed Groupon. Unfortunately, we were stuck in the back room away from the bar and action. We were greeted promptly and put in our orders right away. It was a bit of a disappointment that when the performance began she spent all of a minute in the back room! (I am not exaggerating.) She didn't even look towards us and we were trying to give her tips. Odd? The outfits were sexy and I really liked all of the songs. I also thought the martinis were delicous- I got the Lady Gaga which came with a glow stick (how fun!) We all felt very Sex & the City coming here. The food was just okay though. I would consider coming back for drinks at the bar & hopefully catch more of a show.

Ebs B.

I've been here many times - to enjoy the outside patio, take in a theatrical drag show, snack on light bites, but alas, my time at Kit Kat has passed. After my last time being here, I will not go back! And, it's all because of the pretentious bartender who thought that I was annoying him. Oh wait, he didn't just think it, he said it out loud in front of me to another coworker. His exact words, "Can you please take care of her, she's annoying me..." Well, thank you for the kind words Mr. Bartender. Sorry I wanted some water before I started drinking. Most of all, I'm sorry that you represented Kit Kat as such. Even with your cool drink with the rubber ducky in it, I'll be spending my money elsewhere.

Rachel C.

Me and my friend were so ready to see the diva's in action here! Sad to say we waited about 20-30 minutes before the Queen appeared. And although I will say the performance was good it was so short. I was left wanting much more! It was almost like a teaser performance for a main event....but there was no main event. I will say the one thing going for them is the extensive martini menu...holy martini batman!! It was just pages and pages of martini's! The one thing that hit me right off the bat is that there were a TON of dessert martini's. I'm sure on page 26 of the menu there were the more traditional tini's listed...but I was so enamored by the Coconut Cream Martini that I had to go with it! I was craving dessert....so a liquid dessert...sounds good to me! I think this would be a fabulous place to start the evening with a large group of girls but if you're looking for a full production or more extensive show, this place is not for you. Service is also a little sketch because the servers are so busy navigating between the divas singing and the large groups that are here it's hard to get a drink order in or get your check at the end of your evening. Lessons Learned: One dessert martini is enough for me and I'll stick to my theatrical diva queens instead...

Derek B.

It's all about the martinis here. They have daily specials that I plan my week around (any night with a 1/2 price martini special is worth your time). The food is good, though I've had disappointment in both portion size and flavor (especially for the price). On half-price food nights, the food is worth it. If not, stick with the martinis! AND THE DIVAS!!!! Bring dollars to tip the entertainment.

Susan P.

Went on Election Night! They had 6+ projectors set up and tuned to CNN the whole time, which my friend and I thought was pretty great. They also muted CNN at certain intervals for the drag show, which was a welcome break from some dry newscasters. The space was a little cramped for such an event, but the atmosphere was perfect. It was a Tuesday, so half price martinis and appetizers. (Half price was $6). I had the Chocolate/Raspberry truffle martini and the Key Lime Pie one. Both delicious. We were also blown away by the food. So good! Bacon mac and cheese, chicken satays and grilled cheese. Cannot wait to go back and try more. Oh yeah.. super clean bathrooms!!

Catie V.

This place is fab-u-lous *snap* I've been coming here for the past two years, and I never leave disappointed. Kit-Kat is famous for their extensive variety of martinis, but they also have other mixed drinks that they will surely make for you such as mojitos and sangiras etc.. Best night to come are the half off martini nights, which there are several ($5 a piece rather than the usual $10, score!). Plus every night there's a vixenous diva performing just strutting her stuff around the bar while people's be boozin. Overall, this place has a really great vibe. Knowing that such a place exists makes it hard for one to not be an alcoholic. The coco banana martini is my fav. It tastes like rich chocolate and sweet banana. It simply makes me go bananas. The martinis are awesome, and they're very true to their word. if you order a martini that's called caramel apple, it will for damn sure taste like it's an alcoholic halloween treat. The martinis are also very inviting in the sense that each martini is garnished and presented in a different way. This makes makes it waay more fun to drink these things. I once ordered a martini that was garnished with a homo-erotic playing card. I kept it and would occasionally slip the card to one of my classmates during long and bone dry lectures in school, just to make class a bit more exciting ya know ;) What can i say, i'm full of surprises? I've never tried the food but i've had the red velvet cake. It's very tasty and moist and has a nice tangy cream cheese crust to to it. I have never had an issue with the bartenders or servers. Service has always been quick and friendly. I have also wondered how on earth the bartenders are able to make every damn martini on the super fly since there are like a million martinis on the list. Martini boot camp? brain steroids? ahh i'll never know. Kit-Kat, i'm giving you the vulcan salute, may you live long and prosper.

Jennifer F.

I go here for every special occasion...birthday, quit my job, found a new job, got a great haircut! It is the kindof place you can wear those outrageous pink suede knee high boots...you don't know why you got and can't think of any place to wear them...strut them out at Kit Kat! Personally I find the martini menu overwhelming so I tend to stick to my favs like the Pickle-one or the Porn Star. If it is your first time, go on a night Traci Ross or Sunny Dee-lite are performing. They are both FABULOUS! The BIG downside of this place are the obnoxious bachelorette parties so do yourself a favor and avoid it like the plague on a Fri/Sat. night. If I could improve on it in anyway, I would have them add more bar food apps that can be shared to the menu. Oh, and pay extremely close attention to how many/what your drinking since your final tab can be "accidentally" wrong at times.

Colleen W.

We came here for a bachelorette package on a Saturday night. I was really taken by surprised by how FABULOUS it was! The martini list was extensive and everything was not only strong, but delicious! The most delicious part of the night (other than the performers!) was the food. We were blown away about what was served. The shared appetizers were a great start, and my salmon was perfect! It was cooked perfectly, paired with a really sticky and flavorful rice, and some sort of unbelievable sauce that I would have ordered as a martini by itself! This is such a fun place to go with friends, enjoy some live entertainment and a great meal!

Sami J.

I booked a reservation at 11:00pm on a Saturday for my best friend's bachelorette party. I give 2 stars because the reservation process is easy and everyone was very helpful and nice over the phone. The night of the event was a completely different story. I was charged a $10 deposit per person before the night of the event which was supposed to go toward our tab for that night. I had chosen the 2 martini package that was $22.50 per person (total $337.50). We ended up having only 12 girls (instead of the original 15) and was just charged an additional $300 to my card. I've called 4 times and left a vm but haven't had anyone return my call. there's no way we spent all that money considering we were all pretty much at our limit once we got there. I don't even think most people drank their 2 martinis that they were allotted. $450 for 12 girls that barely drank? don't think so. As for the space, it's teeny tiny, and apparently you're now allowed to get up and around during the "show" and your not allowed to dance or interact. I had NO idea. I asked the host at the door if we could interact and tip with dollars and he said "YES". I even gave him $60 to cash in to $1's which he happily and eagerly did. I passed them out to the girls and when the bride tried to get up and dance and tip the queen she grabbed the money and threw it in her face and yelled, "I'm not a stripper". We definitely weren't trying to degrade her, we were under the impression that's what was encouraged. I felt embarrassed and really wanted to leave. I say "show" because it's basically a queen walking down the small aisle through this small space between tables. Walks up once, shakers her good, then walks back and that's about it. Between "shows" I try to go to the bathroom.... bad idea!! There is ONE, I repeat ONE restroom (I think I ended up using the men's room because I couldn't hold it for 30 minutes) for all these girls. The line is so long, drapes through the restaurant/bar/lounge and I felt like I was impeding on other people's parties. It's just a weird place, with a lousy set-up and crappy rules. I'm saddened to not give it a better review. I definitely will not be back here again unless dragged.

Jessica S.

I LOVE KIT KAT LOUNGE! The drag queen brunch is such a riot! The set up is beautiful, with plush booths and lavish decor. Old movies play on the huge screens on the walls and a performer strolls down the center of the restaurant every 30 minuets and does a performance, fantastic! The food is not 5 star but the drinks are insanely tasty and really creative ( they have a list ofIf your in the mood for a different experience and great drinks, try Kit Kat!

Jeremy M.

The service at this place is terrible. We had a 2:00 pm reservation and at 2:30 pm we were still waiting without the prospect of a table opening up. We were also lied to by the staff who told us that our table was being cleaned off when, in fact, there was no table. We left and will never go back. Very disappointing.

Sarah G.

Update: I changed this to 3 stars because I don't want to hold the entire establishment responsible for one shitty bartender. I'm still not convinced I'd go back (the giant-groups-only feel was sort of no fun), but I bet not all of their staff is as rude as the one guy I dealt with. I ALMOST gave this place 1 star, but the negativity on my end is almost entirely tied to one specific bartender, so I'll give it two. PROS: 1. Love the lengthy martini list! The Lady Gaga that my friend ordered and, the name escapes me, but it was like a bloody mary and it was GREAT. 2. Cool decor. 3. Fun vibe. CONS: 1. Pricey drinks, but I think you get some bang for your buck. 2. A LOT of birthdays/bachelorette parties which makes it really rough if you're hoping to mingle. 3. Limited seating if you don't have a reservation. I could probably forgive all the cons, though, with one exception because my friend and I snagged seats at the bar pretty quickly, our drinks were too good, and we were just in time for the show which was fun (a little hard to see sometimes as she walked around, but good enough!). BUT. RUDEST BARTENDER OF MY ENTIRE LIFE, HOLY JESUS. I have NEVER been treated so poorly!!!! Everything's going okay when we sit down at the bar. We look over the extensive menu and order our drinks. The bartender is about to take the menu away when I ask, "Is it okay if we hang onto it?" because goodness, is the martini list long! We wanted the chance to look over it some more and line up our next drink. Pretty standard, right? Oh my god, apparently not???? I kid you not, this is the response we got: "-SIGH- Well, FINE, but you spill ANYTHING on those menus, you two are OUT of this bar, you are OUT OF HERE, I don't care!!" Not, "Sorry ladies, I need those menus back, but don't worry, I'll bring them around when you're ready for your next drink!" Not anything remotely professional or appropriate. I was so offput that I simply thrust the menus back at him and said, "Wow, fine, take them then..." He tried to play it off, but it was SO HARD to enjoy myself after that. I mean what the #$%@??? Are the menus secretly made of gold? Was he worried I'd decrease their value? I don't understand! I mean, my friend and I were both stone-cold sober when we walked in. It's not like we were already slipping out of our seats and he was worried we were too drunk. This was just straight up, undeserved, right out the gate rudeness because I guess I'm not cool enough to be there or something... It was one of those times where I wish I'd had the stones to have him bring the manager over because that was so unprofessional that my head reels every time I think about it. I highly doubt I'll be back. BLEH.

Lauren K.

I came here for brunch with my mom and some other people. It was a lot of fun. We had a lovely drag queen sing show tunes for us, who doesn't like that? The food is monstrous, you get what you pay for! However, that said, all the dishes have quite a bit of meat. I'm not sure if you can just order a al carte. I had the french toast, it was SO good. $10 endless mimosas--WORTH IT! Adorable atmosphere and decorations. Friendly wait staff. Get a reservation, this place fills up fast!

Matt R.

hahaha. This place is worth laughs, and worth going for everyone irrespective of your gender preference. I went here on a Sunday (apparently half price Martinis) for a friend's birthday and the Diva thing is flat out amusing. On the walls they play old 20's and 30's black and white films, which is pretty cool too. Meanwhile, the martini's are absolutely something to write home about. I had a Samoan Girl Scout Cooking and a Coco Loco, and they were nothing short of fabulous (said in a boystown accent). Honestly, these were seriously good. Wedding cake was good, peach cobbler was good, really these martini's have a lot of effort put into them and are incredibly tasty. If you don't go here to have a 6'2 black tranny in a red velvet dress shove your head into her chest (as happened to the birthday boy), go for the martini's. Either way, full of laughs and good times. I'd suggest this place to absolutely anyone, and heard they have some bachelorette parties on Saturday nights as well.

GENO S.

I have been dining at Kit Kat for several years now. The martini specials are wonderful and the drag entertainment is very fun. Madame X always cheers the crowd and can impersonate just about any female. I have been extremely disappointed with the food during Sunday brunch the past few times I have been here. $25 is a nice price for a Prix Fixe menu but the Mimosas are extremely weak and the food has been "okay". The wait staff does seem that bright. either. I was disappointed for sure with the drinks and food. Skip brunch here and head to Minibar or Halsted's. Better value and better service. Save Kit-Kat for during the week food and martinis.

Amelia S.

I don't usually write yelp reviews I just read them. But this place really pushed my buttons. I came with a group of 12 girls for a bachelorette party. I was under the impression that there would be an actual drag queen show. However it was one dude dressed up and lip syncing to pink followed by lady gaga. Very disappointing. They sat us in the very back where you can't even see anything.The place is really tight on space and there is hardly any room for the waiters and performers to walk through. You would think they would have a stage or at least make room for people to get through. We got package 3# and the waiter made us order within in 2 minutes after being seated. The courses came out really fast and on top of each other. The appetizers were good and the serving sizes were ample. For the main course however, I got the salmon and it was literally topped with ketchup, no joke, super gross! We had our drinks appetizers and main course within 30 minutes and then the check was presented. I felt very rushed and the service sucked. I sat all the way in the back where the server couldn't even get too. I had to scream my order and we had to gather our own plates so he could clear the table. On top of all of this we only saw the drag queen for a mere 5 minutes and there was a 25% gratuity added to the check, very non-deserving. The martinis are weak and super sugary, gross. For beer, they only have Bud Light and Amstel Light. This is the most over-rated place I have ever been. I think the idea of this place is cool and it has potential but everything is done so poorly. Not worth the price in the least bit. :(

Anita L.

Remember when this used to be a gay bar?? In fact one of the coolest gay bars in the city, what has happened? I stopped in to meet some out of town friends last night (Saturday) and it was chock full of bachelorettes. I mean every table in the place was a table of straight women. I felt bad for recommending the place. Looks like this local gay gem has fallen to the same fate as the once fabulous Baton Club and sold out to make money from the mockery of our culture. I've been a lakeview resident for over ten years and spent many of those nights out at Kit Kat and I was glad to see Dan and Chuck still slinging the drinks. But I am sad to say I will not be back on a weekend evening ever again.

Ern E.

Meh. While the atmosphere is festive, fun and glitzy, the drinks are pretty terrible (weak and poorly made). And what's worse? This place attracts bachelorette parties like Oreos attract a fat pregnant woman. Need I say more?? Start making cocktails that are actually worth $10, and stop allowing groups of drunk, obnoxious, penis straw-sporting women to take over your venue and I'll probably return.

Jillian V.

I've been here several times and, to be honest, always had a pretty fun time. The entertainment is great although this place does attract really annoying large bachlorette parties and the like. The martini list is awesomely huge but understand that you're going to get some hits and misses. That's the price you pay for novelty. DO NOT COME HERE FOR FOOD!!! I came for brunch with three friends, all very easy to please and all, as former service industry workers, very sympathetic to stressed servers. But, all of us were horribly disappointed. First, we ordered "bottomless" mimosas which turned out to only be worth only one refill as our server never stopped by to check on us. If you know you aren't going to be able to stop by your tables very often, get us a pitcher. I got the Kit Kat sliders which, if taste and texture are to be trusted, are a mix of ground beef and sawdust. I ate one with the aid of half a bottle of ketchup and couldn't give the remaining three away. Probably the most disappointing was the fried chicken and waffles which were soggy and flavorless. Really? Gross fried chicken? Even 'bad" fried chicken is usually still pretty good, you know? But, this shit was unreal. I think I wept a little. Oh wait! I forgot to tell you about the purple potato hash! Well, it's not so much a "hash" as a warm, sugary, snotty goop. It's kind of like an extreme version of German potato salad that can only fairly be described as vile. However, the terrible food isn't even why I ultimately decided Kit Kat Lounge was off my roster. We decided to go there on Halloween because they advertised a showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Yay! How fun! However, they meant "showing" literally since they don't have the license to show the movie WITH sound. Instead they showed the movie while playing the soundtrack over it....so, it was obviously out of sync - getting worse and worse. It was really distracting, annoying and just plain dumb. What's the point? You knew perfectly well that people would come assuming they'd get to watch the movie proper like you advertised. Don't get huffy when people decide your nasty, expensive food isn't enough of a draw to stay. Though, to be fair, Madam X was a delight that day. Only come here if you have a really high tolerance for bullshit and are immune to the sinking feeling of getting ripped off.

Natalie B.

I really wanted to give this place more stars but I don't think it deserves any better. I will start out with the cons because everyone should know them before going. CONS: -Automatic 20% gratuity added to EVERY check on Mondays (the waiter told me when the drinks are half off we automatically get the 20% gratuity added AFTER the tab came, no notification beforehand) -Drag shows are supposed to be every 20 minutes but that didn't happen! I was there for 2 hours and only saw it thrice. Every 20 minutes for 2 hours should hav ebeen 6 times but nope, only three times -The service is slooooow even though there were only 5 parties seated none of which had more than 4 people PROS: -The food I had was good and worth the half price special they have on Mondays but I wouldn't pay full price for it. I tried the asparagus salad and the salad dressing was very tasty. The asapragus was blanched and perfectly tender but not overcooked. I also tried the corn that comes with the ribs and it tasted like a corn on the cob you can buy from a street vendor but with a twist. The bulgur wheat served with the ribs was also delicious. Not sure if it was seasoned on its own or if it pulled flavor from the ribs but it was flavorful -The drag queen shows (when they actually performed) were entertaining too bad it was all lip syncing though -The martini list was loooong and I enjoyed the ones I tried

Delightful D.

I love love love everything about kit Kat lounge. Been coming here the last couple years for the wonderful entertainment and strong yet delish Martinis. I usually go during the week to avoid a long wait and to get my Martinis half off. Every time I'm here I hav a blast it's hard not too when the drag queens are so interactive and the other guests at the lounge are too. Don't expect a huge drag show, one queen comes out every thirty minutes. The Martinis are freakin amazing I try diff ones every time n love all of them. Food is jus okay I usually eat before I go but if I do get hungry there I enjoy the Mac n cheese and the fried chicken wit waffles.

Joseph F.

I like Kit Kat. Far more than I thought I would. I am not a fan of women having their bachelorette parties in Boystown to begin with as I think it's a little obnoxious at times, plus when there is a party of girls around, we gays become some kind of novelty...like new breast implants. But here, surprsingly, most of the parties are very hands off and friendly. I noticed Miss M's complaints about Kit Kat's resrevation policy. I find it funny that she made 8pm reservations and less than half her party was ready a half hour later. The reason for the policy is not to discriminate against people because they're wearing Juicy sweat pants and carrying a knock-off LV hand bag. It's to make sure a group, who is actually ready to eat, can be seated promptly. I really like the patio on Sundays in the summer time. Such a great place to people watch with great deals on drinks. I would have given 5 stars but the attitudey waiter we had was the worst. Not pickle juice in your eye, but bad.

Kristy N.

You CANNOT beat the martini list here. They are always prepared to perfection and the variety is endless. The decor is very old hollywood and they usually have old black and white movies projected on the wall. The food is nothing to write home about in my opinion but I don't come here to eat. If you don't mind your martini with a side of drag queen, you won't be disappointed here!

Dsparkle R.

Kit Kat Lounge, hmmmm where should I start?!? Started out as a girls night out! I saw a deal on groupon and purchased it. Why not! Sounds like fun! When we arrived we were treated like 2nd class citizens!!! Is it because of groupons which you chose to advertise your business there! We were placed in an unwanted corner where the performer barely came back to perform!!! The staff SUCK ASS!!! Attitude! Attitude! Attitude! Not a good way to run a business and expect people to return! We sat for 2hrs which is the limit! Did the waiter come back to ask did we want another drink? Of course not! But he certainly asked us to leave from our table so another party can sit and stated we could have a seat at the bar only to see that the bar was full so I guess what they really wanted was for us to do was exit out the front door which we did! Won't be returning!!! On a good note the drinks are the bomb if that really mean anything!!! FYI just because your a small business and are trying to get people in doesn't give you the reason to be RUDE!

Kassaundra G.

So yes I understand it was pride weekend, and service is expected to be affected, BUT seriously that's no excuse for subpar food, horrible drinks, and a waiter that looks permanently stressed out. Our waiter would either forget about us or would come by and randomly ask "are you waiting for something?" whenever he tried to take our order, we would barely get out one thing we wanted, and he would run off. Fish tacos came just fried pieces of fish on two greasy tacos. Limited garnish came on the side, and when i say limited, I mean limited!!!! I ordered the peanut butter cup martini which basically was a too strong white russian with a generic peanut butter cup in it. No chocolate or peanut butter liquor to be found. It was really disappointing. My friend also ordered the peanut butter martini and was just as disappointed. We then wanted to order some cheese curd thing and the waiter came back to us 10 min after ordering and told us that the "pride menu" had stopped. It was 4:50 pm, and if the waiter had actually made constant rounds to our table, maybe we would have been able to order in time. What kind of restaurant stops a menu at 4:50? So he brings us regular menus and says he will come back in 5 minutes, which turns into 30 of course. Then when he finally comes back, and we say we don't want anything, and he says, well i already put in an order of French fries. Umm we have no idea when that was decided, but French fries sounded ok- so we went along with the crazy waiter. But then we wondered why it took a half hour for our French fries to come??? Ugh. Lame experience. If you are gonna serve a pride menu and have outdoor seating, then you should really be able to properly provide service to everyone. Feel like we deserve a do-over. Except for I am not giving the kit Kat any more of my hard earned grad student money.

Robin A.

So fun. I went with a large group. We instantly made friends with the tables on both sides of ours. Everyone was really sociable and ready to have a good time. The food was great. All the staff were attractive and friendly. The shows every 15-20 minutes were fun. I would go here for a special event night out with a bunch of girls but probably not just as a dinner spot. The tables are really close together making it difficult to get in and out of a booth.

Renae L.

The Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club is located on Halstead in the Lakeview community in Chicago. In an area of Chicago saturated with sports-themed beer-drinking bars, an establishment with flair and a full martini list was welcomed by me. The atmosphere is glitzy and fabulous with chandeliers hanging from the fleur de lis papered ceilings. The lighting sets the mood for social fun and meet-ups. Five projectors display glitzy Old-Hollywood movies such as Sigfield Follies and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. But the real entertainment begins after 7. Every 20 minutes a stiletto-wearing female-impersonating diva comes out to lip-sync a current hit and work the crowd. This creates a fun and interactive atmosphere since performances are right amongst the crowd. My choice for seating is along the bar, but tables and comfortable outdoor seating is available. The food at Kit Kat is excellent in both taste and value. I enjoyed the Jayne Mansfield: a dish of sweet scallops. I found it to be the perfect portion of three large scallops, truffle polenta, roasted spring onions, and an artichoke puree. My friend's go to entrée is the Steve McQueen: a mushroom-crusted sirloin served with blue cheese fondue pomme pave (think cheese and potato lasagna-yum!) and glazed baby carrots. Other tasty choices include appetizer choices of Chicken Satay and the Bacon Truffle Mac'N Cheese (an absolute must for mac'n cheese lovers) and the Audrey Hepburn steak frites entrée. There is an extensive martini menu to satisfy any preference and the website does not reflect all of their signature choices. Gin, vodka, and tequila martini options are endless. I have worked diligently this summer to try as many as I can and hope they continue to make new seasonal martinis so my quest is never finished! Topping my list of Kit Kat favorites include The Kit Kat (of course!), Kit Kat Passion, Kit Kat Black, Pomegranate, Girl Scout Cookie, and the Porn Star. What sets the Kit Kat martini experience apart from other bars is the unique garnishes and fabulous service from bartenders like Simeon who have consistently gone out of their way to make the Kit Kat experience one that keeps me coming back. This is a gay bar in Lakeview that also attracts parties of all orientations because of the live entertainment and wide martini selection. There are almost always one or two bachelorette parties going on when I stop in on my usual Monday night. Saturday nights can be very busy and there is a two-hour table limit. Specials run Monday through Friday, but Monday through Wednesday nights are when the best deals are to be had. The entire food and drink menu is half-off on Mondays, excluding steak. Tuesday is half-price martinis and tarot card readings by Therese Murphy. On Wednesdays the martinis are half-price and entrees are buy one get one free making the Kit Kat Lounge a great mid-week date destination.

Laura L.

Passed this place for SOO long and had high hopes. Food was OK, drinks were overpriced and not as good as you can get for less at places like Violet Hour or Tiny Lounge. My big issue was nearly all I tried had a very strong schnapps flavor (and I ended up trying 12 different drinks because 4 friends got 3 rounds and we all tried each others). Also, the volume of music changed drastically multiple times and made for a weird hanging out scene (this did not only happen during the performances, duh).

Elisa C.

When I saw there was a drag queen I was hooked. When I saw their martini menu I was in heaven. Then when I saw they were $5...O. M. G. Yeah....words cannot express the happiness that I was feeling at that moment. The wait-staff were all awesome and the drag queen they had that night was fabulous. They have a huge martini drink birthday and bachelorette celebrations but I got one anyway because well I wanted to. I don't need an excuse to drink like a rockstar. The food is pretty good. Nothing to brag about but you do get a lot. I honestly would go back just for a liquid dinner. But yes, this is one of my most favorite places in Chicago as a whole. The music, atmosphere and everything about it is fabulous. I look forward to going back.

James W.

This place is pretty fun. To start off, if you are homophobe this place is not for you. It is a gay bar and has drag queens lip synching songs. My wife and I went here for drinks for an early Valentines day date. In case we both worked the actual day. It happened to be half priced martini night. Normally they are pricey side. The martini menu is great. I believe its something like 40 different martinis and a few whiskey drinks. The drinks were great and the appetizers we got to munch on were very good too.

Kelly H.

I want to go with 3.5. I thought the pasta and salad were very tasty. The drinks were pretty good - expensive for the quality of alcohol though. The performer was entertaining. But the bartender was the most pompous, rude bartender I've ever interacted with - and it was the shortest interaction possible. Cleanliness was also not a major concern of theirs. I'm glad I went, but it was probably a one time thing for me.

Ken E.

I could not eat my food. it was too tough. they would not take it back.

Angelina G.

Naked men on tv. $5 martini Thursdays. Drag queens everywhere. Need I say more? The drink list is amazing, nearly every drink I tried I wanted more of. The wait staff was adorable. This place is every straight girls dream. The food is a little over priced for what it is but whatever. All the good stuff trumps that.

Kevin G.

Kit Kat Lounge is such a great place to go, if you want a hard cocktail and some decent food that isn't the usual tavern fare. The old movies on the screens are great conversation pieces and the shows are entertaining and short, so they don't steal the night away from conversation. Gave this 3 stars, as it's a great bar, but it can't be someplace you go every week. Once in a while is good. There tends to to be a LOT of bachelorette parties that happen and they can tend to me a little overwhelming...

Lisa D.

Great place for brunch! I brought a group of girls here for brunch the morning after my sister's bachelorette party, and we all really enjoyed the atmosphere, food/drinks, and musical numbers by Madam X. I lived a few blocks from Kit Kat several years ago, so I have been there at night and agree they have amazing martinis, but this review is only about our recent brunch. I think many of the yelpers that put up bad reviews for Kit Kat simply have misplaced expectations. The reservation process was easy, and David called the Friday before the re-confirm. For brunch, they take a credit card to hold the reservation, but they currently do not charge anything on the card in advance. You don't have to choose a package for brunch - simply order the dish you want and choose whether you want bottonless mimosas/bloody martinis or not. The food was delicious all around (I had the pumpkin pancakes with cinnamon butter and maple syrup - can't say enough about this dish, it was amazing!). And everyone in our group (except me) enjoyed $10 bottomless mimosas and bloody martinis. I know this place often fills up and gets super-busy, but the wait staff was attentive and even came around more than once with pitchers of mimosas to top everyone off. Our service was great except for one thing: the food took a LONG time to come out, which of course isn't the server's fault. We were the first group in the door and the rest of the place was empty when we ordered (our reservation was for 11am and Madam X was rehearsing when we were seated). So the kitchen had no orders when ours came in, but the food still took an hour to come out. I'm just guessing here, but I think that Kit Kat expects groups to stay for a full 2 hours to see as much of the show as possible, so perhaps they take their time on starting the food. I was fine with the delay, but a couple of girls in our group were starving and had to head home, so there were a few grumbles. But as long as you know going in that if you order food, it might take 45 minutes or more to come out, you'll be ready for it. Madam X was very good, and performed sets of Brittany Spears and older show tunes at the beginning. We only stayed for the two sets, because we arrived at 11am and she did not begin singing until noon. I would advise people coming for brunch to make reservations at 11:45 am or later if you want to see more performances. She sings a few songs and then takes a break, so the first hour we were there it was just DJ music (and an early out-of-costume rehearsal). Tipping Madam X is encouraged, and the servers are happy to cash in larger bills for singles. The actual tipping process can be a bit awkward if you're sitting more than an arm's length away from the area where she performs (in the front of the restaurant), but it all worked out. By the time we left around 1 pm, it was completely packed. All in all, a great time, and I would definitely come back for brunch.

Shawn J.

Went for an event and has a great time. The entertainment was spot on and really put on a great show! There is an extensive drink menu and the martini's are great! Food was pretty good but over all it was about the show! Can't wait to go back. I was able to go on a week night and avoid the mass crowds on the weekend. I think this is the way to go!

Gayatri D.

Kit Kat pleasantly surprised us all. Wonderful decor and even better ambiance. Not tacky at all. The location is great and although it's hard to find parking they offer valet for $12. We were celebrating my friend's bachelorette party so they had a little bag full of goodies like a tiara, sash, t-shirt and the likes. The drag queen was AWESOME. Although she was lip syncing, she performed to songs that were perfect for a girls night out. She was also extremely sporting, worth every dollar bill we tucked in her fake boobs! Pretty much everyone there was having a good time. Then why 4 and not 5 stars? Because our entrees left a lot to be desired. 6 out of our party of 8 were vegetarians and so ended up ordering the veggie risotto. Everyone's rice was undercooked. Also, the serving sizes were all over the place. Some of us got a plateful while others got 2 measly spoons. And the night was fun, but not fun enough to justify the price of everything or the 20% automatic gratuity.

Amanda L.

we went to see the diva's perform. We were told that at least one performs every 30 minutes but it was more like evey hour. We were told that the shows were going to be pretty elaborate but really she just came out, strutted about abit for 2-3 songs and then sashayed away. The music was very loud and club-y so it was pretty much impossible to hold a converstaion with my friend. We happily drank our martinis though- they were fantastic! A very large assortment of martini choices! I would come back for the drinks but not necessarily for the performances.

Matthew S.

Dear Kit Kat Lounge, This past Sunday was what I like to call "your second chance". I'm sad to say I'm not going to give you a third one. Ever. The first time I went to vist you, I had no idea of what I was in for. The place wasn't that busy, and our server seemed attentive. We ordered our drinks. Gin Gimlets...not so hard. I was disappointed when all I could taste was lime juice. I figured it was just the first drink...when the second showed up, there was no sense in even finishing it. It tasted just as bad. I left. On top of this, I could not hear anyone at my table because your music was so loud. When my friends suggested we visit you on Sunday, I was hesitant, but went anyway. We decided to sit outside..because it was warm. The door man was rude to us...I saw you were busy...you didn't need to mention it to me that way. Then the manager came out to check the wait list ....we asked how long it would be. He said 20 minutes....and said "just wait here". OK, attitude! I was starting to realize I shouldn't have even come. We were seated. And waited. And waited. Finally, we put in an order. And waited. And waited. Then we were told that "no more drinks could be served on the patio"...even though we had ordered them THIRTY MINUTES AGO. The waitress seemed surprised, and went to check...guess what? We did order drinks! When she came back to say it would be another 10 minutes, we suggested we'd just cancel our order and leave. Which made the waitress CRY. Now I felt like an idiot...but should have known that this place gave me a bad first impression for a reason. We stayed for our drink, and left for Mary's Attic...where no one cried, asked us to wait for 20 minutes, and had a staff that was able to accomodate a Memorial Day weekend crowd. Kit Kat, I'm sorry. But I'm breaking it off with you. No more chances. I want all my CD's back and my green sweater. We should totally see other people.

Maram K.

I was actually really surprised in a good way by this place. I really did not want to spend my bachelorette night here as EVERY SINGLE TABLE was a bachelorette party and I didn't want anything cliche. I just wanted a quiet dinner with my friends. My friends surprised me by taking me here and the food was really good. They didn't have what I originally ordered (the Scallops) but they made a dish specially for me. We had great table service and it was a very busy night. The entertainment was good. The person in drag was incredibly sweet and nice and made sure I had a photo taken with them to brighten up my mood. My mood was a reflection of how incredibly loud that place was. My head was pounding and I could've sworn it was only getting louder. All in all, it was a fun time and I really appreciated how the staff and entertainers made sure we had a good time.

Delia C.

I'll start with the good stuff: 1. The South Beach martini was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. 2. The crab cakes weren't bad. And now onto the stuff that makes me want to boot someone in the face: 1. Cloth napkins. Give them to the patrons having dinner. Not cocktail napkins. 2. Transparent pricing. When all four people at the table are looking at the bill wondering how the hell you added up the tab to arrive at the number, coming over and scribbling random numbers on the receipt isn't convincing. Math is universal and in my world, 2+2 = 4. Not $211 with an included gratuity of $45 for 4 people and 2 of them had a Groupon. 3. In what universe is an automatic gratuity of 22% included on a regular party of 4? 4. When I can barely gag down your over cooked halibut on a bed of burnt brown rice with a mystery sauce, don't ask if I want to take it home. 5. Sad and tragic performers who forget the lyrics they're lip-synching to are just ....sad and tragic. It made me feel bad. That's why I tipped. So, to wrap up: bad service, bad food, sad and tragic performers, and enraging billing. You will NEVER see me at this hacktastic place again.

Dane K.

This is a good place for drinks on $5 martini nights... They have several pages of funky fruity martinis for you to order. Many of them are overly sweet, some aren't. I would never go for the food. I think their food menu is kind of overpriced for what it is. Their appetizers are all about $10 and not that large in size; the entrees are all about $20+, there's no real in between. I once ordered a bowl of tortilla soup. It came out and probably was less than 1/4 cup of soup, like they forgot half, and that was $9 or so. It's a fun place to have a few drinks, but I'd never go for the food.

Becca S.

So fun! I admit I was expecting something more. I thought it was more of a drag show, so I was a little disappointed. We went for a bachelorette party and wanted to be silly but the "performances" were few and far between. Perhaps that isn't their primary focus though. Most people were eating dinner, but we ate beforehand and went just for the singing, and there wasn't much. Just one lip synced song every 20 minutes or so. Still, great drinks and fun atmosphere.

Monica L.

The drinks are over priced and nothing but sugar, the food is ok. I had the eggplant parmesian and the only thing I loved about it was the tomato sauce. The performer was so hot!! But not nearly performing enough. A little shake here and there, but really my Zumba instructor would put her to shame! Completely lip synced, not even a well timed joke or fun banter. When she dropped her dollar... She bent down to pick it up!!! Nooooo!!! Save your money and skip this place if at all possible. The service is terrible and they add gratuity to your bill automatically. Also, we were asked to move tables to accommodate a larger group. Surely, that should have been noted since our reservations were closely timed. No one seemed very apologetic about it either and doing the scooch down the couch in a fabulous dress is less than ideal!

For the ladies, Wednesday evenings are the best with half priced martini's and entrees are buy one get one free. I usually get a group of girls together and have a nice session (after making reservations!) Although the combination of drag queens, martinis and phallic shrimp skewers was not my expected result for the evening I really enjoyed myself. The martini menu is beautiful and the waitstaff knows exactly what to get in that realm. I wanted A fruity martini without a strong vodka taste and smooth on the palliate. I should remember what he gave me, but I also had three of them. The food was good, but had the air of trying to be fancy but not quite making itfood was on the colder side and the oil used for my fried shrimp was a little off. I think though they do a high volume of food orders on that night and that could have been the problem I plan on heading back and it's a good place for the girl's night, not sure if I would go any other night because I'm not a big fan of boystown bars for the most part.

Katie G.

I go to this place every Wednesday night to watch Project Runway, drink too many cocktails, eat their fabulous food and watch their talented dancers perform. This place is a blast and a must see if you are in the boystown area and looking for a gourmet dinner with a kick. In closing.... I wasn't going to write any reviews today. Then, I read a review written by some girl who calls herself Amy J. and it infuriated me. For starters, Amy, the "dancing transvestite" as you called her, happens to be the main attraction of this bar. Without the show she puts on, this dinner club is just like all of the other boring places around the area. And, this isn't 1970....they're drag queens. Not transvestites, unless they tell you they're trans. And they're amazing. Secondly, I read other reviews you've written, and I saw that you gave John Barleycorn 5 stars. Do the world a favor and stick to what you know....Wrigleyville and Lincoln Park. Cubby Bear called, they miss you.

Christina K.

The generally positive vibe I have from the place after one visit comes from the audience response to and the outstanding performance by a Whitney Houston impersonator; beyond that, the salad I ordered was under-dressed, the martinis were not especially strong, and our server was a bit on the indolent side of indolence. We'll see if a future falling-in leads to a better impression; the space was nice, certainly, although I could have done without "Desperate Housewives" on multiple projection screens.

Rachel H.

I like coming to Kit Kat on Tuesdays and Sundays for the half price martinis and let me tell you, there is quite a selection. I like the lime drop and the root beer float, but also love the opportunity to try something new each time without feeling too bad about the price. I've only ordered food here twice and while a bit pricey for dinner, I loved the calamari appetizer with my drinks.

Roslyna I.

Scandalous things happen here but it is such great fun! The decorations and aesthetics are very appealing. The movie projections on the wall are cool but are somewhat distracting. The place itself is shaped like a "T" so you cannot see the performance at times. It also gets quite loud so don't go to Kit Kat to talk! The appetizers and entrees were very good but the desserts were not that impressive. We had a dessert platter which came with numerous options and of all the options the red velvet cake stood out as the best. If you're into martinis you'll be spoiled for choice. Don't forget to bring dollar bills for tips. Would definitely go back again.

Kim W.

the best place to go for key lime martinis.

Jody C.

I went here to watch the Oscars. The martini selection is amazing here. They will basically make you anything you want, or you can order from the huge menu. I'd recommend sitting at the bar b/c the bartenders are funny and super nice. Food was above average for barfood. The performances were fun, but they lose a star for doing them during the Oscars.They really shouldn't do them when something important is on. We missed a lot of the introductions of people. Obviously not a good place for uptight people and biggots.

Amy R.

My ex took me here for a date, and to this day, I'm still not sure what possessed him to pick this place. However, it was definintely an experience, to say the least. You get to feast on food and drinks while female impersonators prance around lip-synching. That being said, I kind of lost my appetite when I found myself facing the backside of one of the 'divas' in an unappealingly short skirt. It just isn't the right kind of environment for me to enjoy eating food. The food wasn't even that good to begin with. However, if your plan is to stop in for martinis (which are tasty), then perhaps check it out.

Zac K.

Tons of comments on this place already, however...went here for New Year's Eve for dinner with the Ex and had a really nice time- great martini's here and if you catch it right, frequent on the 1/2 night. They will rock you...nice atmosphere inside too, you would think it would be more stuffy than it really is- go and have fun and leave before you have that last martini that just might make you be a little "bad" :)

Bella D.

Had a great time tonight at Kit Kat Lounge! Met with pals from work to support "Dining for Life" in Chicago. The portion of the meal goes to AIDS Charity! Had a great Kit Kat Mojito (splash of pineapple juice), Caprese Salad, Calmari and Satay Skewers. Yum yum! And to top it off with Cappuccino Cheesecake! Check this place out for a great dinner and some fun entertainment. The space is lovely and great food and drinks!! Don't forget watching movies on their large screens simultaneous with the 4 projectors. The lounge act was a "knockout"! She was divalicious!

Kelly M.

The drinks were tasty, but the food was only average. My lobster bisque was only lukewarm and the calimari was bland. The garlic mashed potatoes were yummy. I was expecting more of a show, too. I had visions of The Birdcage dancing in my head... I thought there would be a stage and several performers and other ladies walking around the restaurant mingling. Maybe a bartender in drag. Not so much. :-( Tina Turner was fantastic, but over all it was definitely not what I was expecting.

Joshua H.

I experienced the half off martini's and buy one get one free dinner special. The drinks were great. The food wasn't something to shy away from either. A group of us bought and shared a variety of plates. I was happy with all that I tried. The "entertainment" is alo pretty fun. You have to be laid back and ready to hvae a good time as it can get kind of loud espcially when there are bacherlotte parties.

Stephanie H.

Went on Saturday for my cousin's bachelorette party. 6:00 reservation ( I would advise a later time...this seemed too early). After talking to friends, before my visit...I was going into the night expecting more than decent food and entertainment. Well the food was ahhh, ok. I had a feeling like it was prepared in the masses and then warmed in the micro. The martini list was extensive, I went with wine, the list was decent. Overall it was somewhat entertaining....I would go back for an event...but not on an average night.

Lauren H.

oh Kit Kat, how my memories of our love were so distorted. I first had my way with you for my birthday several years ago, and I remember the food and the martinis being delish. Fast forward to last night, and you left me unfulfilled and with a headache. Your music was WAY too loud, even for this girl who can't always hear so well--did you ever consider conversation is good foreplay? And your incredibly big...drink menu is what tempts me, but it didn't perform so well. Your peanut butter cup martini was strong, and I appreciated that it was half-price, but I did not taste the peanut butter, and it left me wanting. I did appreciate that your server kept coming around to ask us if we wanted something else, because I know he was overwhelmed. And I appreciate that you air Project Runway, because fashion is a girl's best friend. Maybe I would try you one more time to see if you can remedy the martini letdown, but I am not sure my heart could take that disappointment again...

Jewdi J.

I haven't been to KKL in years but I remember liking it and since I live around the corner, I made reservations for a Sat night. When we showed up, they "couldn't find our reservation." I have lived in Chicago for over 15 years and I've never had a restaurant lose my reservation. So we were forced to sit outside on a hot night. Plus there's no "entertainment" outside. But this was all for the best because the inside was completely stuffed with bachelorette parties. When I stepped inside to used the restroom I heard a cacophony of cackling women in cocktail dresses. Obviously our small party of 4 was bumped for one of these large bachelorette groups. If eating average food amidst a group of overly intoxicated bridezillas is your idea of a good time, then KKL is the place for you.

Megan Y.

I love this place just for the half price martinis on Sundays. Problems occur when I have to get up at 5am for work the next day. They are just tooo good to resist! I also thoroughly enjoy the big screen TVs which play musicals all the time.

Araceli R.

great martinis,great divas show nice decor love it.

Mill V.

This place is too fabulous for words. The drink list is so cute. Some came off really good. I absolutely loved their Blue Hawaii. Probably the best in Chicago. I am only down for going on 1/2 days off, $5 martinis isn't bad one bit. I love the entertainment. Those sisters are fierce and bring the house down!

marisa s.

pretty decent spot for a bach party (but i would suggest baton club instead for a better, stage show). the steak i got with our 1-martini, 1-entree deal was rubbery...but hey, the martini was strongand pretty good. the show was hilarious - but that was because they were pretty bad lip synchers. we had a mary j. blige/whitney houston/beyonce impersonator. by the time he/she was wrapping up her gig, we were all loaded and were having a great time...(but a few months later i would attend a show at the baton club, and the show was much much better, way more dragastic!)

Mari K.

I dont understand the hype behnd this place at all. Its a great idea but not executed properly. Maybe it was an extremely bad night and the hostess was filling in for the chef? Perhaps we were there too early? Not tipsy enough on the martinis already? Despite being early the service was slow. Martinis were just ok. The food was overly seasoned. Way too much wasabi in the mashed potatoes (and I love wasabi)and way too much peppercorn and salt on the salmon. Crab cakes tasted like dough. Carrot cake was two weeks old. The lounge singer was entertaining but appeared what seemed to be every hour and she only performed one song then disappeared. The play afterward saved the night I think it was called five ladies in a dress at the center on halsted. Nice! But as far as the kit kat lounge it just wasnt hitting it for me. I was very disappointed. :(

Evelyn C.

I flew in from Boston because my sister turned 21 this past weekend and I was sooooooo looking forward to bringing her here. Your host person forgot about us, so we left. I really wish you folks would pay more attention to the smaller parties. Just because we aren't a pack of penis wielding bachlorette party goers, doesn't mean we should be denied service. Also, how is your person going to suggest we wait at the bar when there is no space! It is so loud in when you play music and you don't even have any menu options for those of us who don't eat meat. Maybe we made the mistake of coming on a Saturday night but c'mon at least be honest when people make reservations, say there are a lot of large parties and sitting a small one is going to be impossible. Geez.

Adrienne G.

Great selection of martinis! Just plain fun and laughs! I suggest this place for birthday parties and bachelorette parties on the weekends.

Cecil B.

If you want to come here because you are titillated by drag, or because you like flavored martinis, then go for it. Personally, I thought the constant club music and the distraction of the drag show made chatting with anyone but the person sitting next to me completely impossible, and even that was difficult. I also thought the drag show itself was quite mediocre - there was very little witty repartee, which is what I have always thought defined a good drag artist. I wasn't drinking on the night of my most recent visit, so I can't comment on the drinks, though I heard no complaints about the drinks from my table. But if you want to come to kitkat because you actually enjoy good food, you will be horribly, horribly disappointed. The entrees average about $20, and I've had better food when visiting my grandmother's nursing home, or on airplanes. For my entree, I had grilled tuna with wasabi potatoes, as did several people at my table. My wasabi pototatoes, as with those of several at my table, were so strong as to be inedible. (I am normally quite a wasabi lover.) The wasabi potatoes of others at my table were so weak as to have barely any taste of wasabi at all. We found that by blending them, something edible was produced. As for the tuna, it had obviously been cooked off site, frozen and sent into the restaurant; I'm not sure whether to describe it as flavorless or offensive. Think of a microwave dinner that has been frozen a little too long, and then microwaved a little too long, and you'll be close. I'm not sure I could have cooked food that bad even if I tried. In that respect, my dinner at Kit Kat Lounge was truly out of the ordinary.

Kelly L.

I went there last night for a bachelorette party which we had a 10pm reservation. There was about 4 other parties with a 10pm reservation and we ended up getting seated last which was about 1025pm (25 min late). Once we were seated we ordered our first around of drinks.( this place requires you to order two over priced drinks). We had a party of 15 which consisted of two tables. After we ordered our drinks it took about 25 min just to get them and on top of it my drink had to be on the rocks because their blender broke! A bar has only one blender???? The girls only came around a few times and danced for about 1-2 min before moving on to another section of the restaurant. The place is so small for the show they want and try to put on. Once you are seated you are stuck. It's hard to move around and forget about going to the bathroom! There is only one and there is always a line! Since we didn't get seated until 1025 for our 10pm reservation and you are allowed to be there for 2 hours for a party you would think we got to stay until 1225 right? Wrong! At 1125 they told us that we had ten min to order our second round of required drinks and drink them and ten we had to leave! At 1135 pm we received our drinks and at 1140 we were told that we had to leave again since they needed our table for the next party! We were all pissed! The bill came and it was 283.00 just for our table of 8! This place is way over priced, under staffed and too small. On top of it the staff was rude!

Dee W.

This is such a fun place to go to for great martinis - try their Angel martini, garnished with a cherry speared on a white feather. They even have penny bottles of wine when we came for a birthday - our server was fabulous and entertainment was a treat - and the mojito won my heart over. Another great deal to check out here - Fridays are $25 prix fixe - 3 course meal which comes with a martini, too!!

amy k.

wow. ladies, ladies, ladies. many of whom were completely obliterated by 10pm. so strange the relative upscale look of the place and the patrons, lots of ladies in dresses and heels, compared to the blood alcohol level of said ladies. was there for a bachelorette party, of course, on saturday night. good martinis, extensive list. packed. we found a space at the bar. a friend had the crab cakes and she said they were just so so. would never choose to go here again on my own, but you wouldn't have to drag me here either. oh. and it's no smoking.

Drucilla D.

Go on a Tuesday for sure. It's half-price martini's and it gives you the opportunity to do a really good sampling of the VERY extensive menu. I have never had a bad Martini here. And if you're leery or if you can't make up your mind which drink to order, ask the bartender! They'll give you their honest opinion or suggestion. Besides Martini's, they have other really awesome libations. The Bachelorette (a sparkling wine drink) is incredible! Definitely in my Top 10 favorite Chicago cocktails!

Gen S.

Go here for the extensive martini/speciality drink list. Make sure it's a Tuesday or Sunday for half-priced drinks, otherwise they're pricey. Skip the food and don't expect too much of a show. The atmosphere is nice, but it can get packed, so go for an early cocktail.

Marshall V.

I LOVE Kit Kat! I go at least once a week. They have $5 Martinis on Sunday and Tuesday, and their so good! Not to mention they have a huge menu with different cocktails/Martinis and a great outdoor seating/lounging area!

Missy M.

The Saturday night shows are the best!! I was highly entertained. Great for groups. I would skip the dinner and go for just drinks. The Samoan Girl Scout Martini is fabulous!!

Lisa A.

You want to have a good time! Then you need go to the Kit Kat Lounge. The martinis...pick from 100 and the food is reasonably priced for the portion you get. Expect to have a fun with friends.

Sarah F.

Everyone will have a good time at the old KK! Think entertaining drag queens and any martini you could dream up! They have it! And, you can't beat the half-price martini night on Tuesdays and Sundays! It often gets packed, but it worth it. The patio outside glistens with white lights and tiki torches, and is a more peaceful option to the somewhat louder inside. Only complaint, as always, is how long it takes to get a drink in there. But at KK's defense, they do have a VERY SMALL bar and typically only one bartender and barback at a time. I know it's hard to keep up, so I'm forgiving. I just order two martinis at once!

Maria S.

We stopped by last Weds by chance. And we got lucky. 1/2 price martinis and buy one get one free entrees. What's not to like about that? Skip scallop entree. too small. ( Waiter warned me but i still ordered it---lesson learned) Steak with chimichuri sauce and frites was great. Would I go and pay full price? Maybe. But Weds was such a good deal-definitely worth it.

Jacob R.

So, what's not to like? 1. The 80 bachelorette parties going on at the same time while you're there

Ron S.

I was there for a former girlfriends birthday. She's a hairstylist (see where I'm going?) I arrived before she did. I took a seat at the bar, which was relatively empty. Three people including myself. I waited 5 minutes for the bartender to acknowledge me. When she did come over she asked, can I get you anything? WTF? What a stupid question! No apologies for her tardiness. I asked do you have a wine list or If you could, suggest a full bodied red wine? She says nothing, just puts the list in front of me and walks away. Comes back a couple of minutes later and says can I get you something? I order something from the menu. She returns with it and says $8.50. I didn't ask how much it was, it was posted on the menu! How about would you like to run a tab or let me know how you like this. I give everyone the benefit of the doubt. I felt discriminated against for being straight. Another straight guy who was with the party, also received snotty service. I'll never go back. To hell with the Kit Kat lounge and it's Kool Aid pseudo martinis!

Sarah S.

I really have to lower the rate after last night, I mean, service has always been bad, but yesterday it was more than horrible. The place wasn't packed but it took us forever to be able to order. they were out of almost everything and the coke tasted like shit! First coke came and it tasted like diet, I sent it back. second one arrives and it still tastes funny and the guy goes "yeah, it's bad"...what?? it's bad and you still sell it?? I mean, I had coke every time I went there and it was fine, it's not that I don't know how coke tastes...anyway...I got charged for it! I sent both glasses back, they agreed it was bad and they charged me anyway! The worst thing about this place though (and I really would like to be nice, I would love this place if food and service were decent!) is that EVERY TIME I go there, they try to charge me full price even when there is some deal going on. For instance, I always go there on Wednesday nights because everything is half price (everything but salads) and EVERY F#@king time they charge me full price!! when i point that out, they pretend they forgot. So if you go there, make sure that you ask what kind of deal they have going on and check the bill. Let's talk about the bartender/manager now: she is so bad/arrogant/unfriendly I almost want to quit going! a couple of months ago, I went with a girlfriend of mine, we sat at the bar and ordered caprese salad. It came with feta cheese and it didn't seem like a big deal to the bartender "they are probably out of mozzarella". I told her that if I knew before i would have ordered something else (have you ever tried caprese salad with feta cheese?? disgusting!). after dinner I ordered a chocolate martini. It came white chocolate martini. I sent it back because I didn't want a WHITE chocolate martini. Something else that didn't look/taste like a chocolate martini came. I again asked "isn't this supposed to be brown and creamy??"...or at least taste like chocolate. She said "I'm out of Godiva liqueur" no sorry, no big deal for her, nada. What about telling me as soon as I order?? On top of everything she acted like everybody by the bar was really annoying her.

Jack S.

In addition to a truly transcendent Wasabi Shuh Mai and Martini selection, their décor is classy not trashy! They have live female impersonator shows every evening around 7, and the food's better than most five star restaurants in Streeterville! Fast, personable staff completes a truly memorable dining experience!

ralph f.

Haven't visited in a long time, but went the other day and what a great surprise. Everything was so great....the food, the entertainment and even our waiter. I've never had a waiter who was so helpful. Also you have to check out their new patio, I think it's one of the top in the city. Great furniture and so comfortable. Half price during the week? Hell charge me full price, it was that good.

Susan A.

The performances here are amazing! Where else can you get amazing live entertainment from drag queens while drinking & eating dinner?! I have not eaten here but the drinks are amazing! They're expensive but well worth it! Each drink has an amazing presentation and tastes devine! Old movies and burlesque films are projected onto the white walls while you eat & drink. Drag queens come out and perform amazing performances throughout the night. So sexy!

Christine W.

I came to Kit Kat Lounge for my 22nd birthday with my boyfriend and it was a wonderful experience of atmosphere, entertainment, and cuisine. We sat outside on the patio, which was spacious, quiet, romantic, and inspiring. I love the fact that Kit Kat Lounge projects classic films on the inside and outside walls of their building. I ordered the My Birthday Cake (I think?) martini, but only because it was my birthday. It was way sugary and sticky, but I also don't like sweet drinks. I blame my palate, not the bartender. And it was only $5, as all Kit Kat Lounge martinis are on Tuesdays. The food was incredible - perfectly portioned, although understandably pricey and the dinner menu is fairly small. But even my simple yet selective boyfriend, who could eat hot dogs every day for lunch, loved the food! Our server was a very attentive, charming, down to earth guy, which I enjoyed. Compared to the patio, the dining room inside is another universe. A dancer would interrupt every 30 minutes to do a jig and lipsync to a couple disco songs, which I totally enjoyed, and a Tarot Card reader sat at a table in the window - another Tuesday special here, $15 card readings! I, along with my boyfriend, indulged in a Tarot Card reading. The reader was kind, but I felt as though she somewhat pushed each of us through our reading due to the high traffic of the restaurant, but I understood. Overall, awesome and sophisticated date spot. Will definitely go again for a special occasion.

Andrea W.

We made reservations for the Kit Kat Lounge for a bacherlorette party and we were all really unimpressed. First we had to wait an hour and half outside for our table. Our waitor was a dud and very unhelpful. One of the girls wanted a martini that wasn't included in the package and she said she would pay extra.....it was like she was telling him a physics problem because he did not understand. When they finally had our table ready it only fit 6 people and there was 10 of us! Plus, the line from the bathroom was at least 15 minutes long. We ended up leaving and going down the street to another bar in boys town. We ended up having a lot more fun there with cheap drinks, great dancing, and a lot of fun people!

Eve A.

We stopped in for a cocktail before a nearby show and were delighted by the slick, professional service, the slick, clever decor, and the slick, sweaty skin of a beautiful drag mama who abruptly emerged from the back and began stalking around the tables bellowing a gorgeous "Summertime" into our ears. One of the happiest moments of my life was when she deigned to drag a long gel talon across my cheek. Why yes, I do believe I'll have another drink.

Tiff B.

Go to Kit Kat if you want to see a great show and drink. So many good drinks to choose from and the performers really put on a great show. Is it bad that most of them look better in a leotard and heels than I ever will? The food isn't that great, but everything else makes up for it.

Kara M.

the martini list is SICK! this became our reg girls night out place. our waiter was always great, even when our large group became a little tipsy and loud. I highly recommend this place. the food is just okay, but after a few $5 martinis you kind of don't care about the food anymore. it's a must visit!

Neha S.

If I could give less stars, I would. AWFUL experience here and never going back. We had a bachelorette party of 10 girls, were excited to see the show. Here are just some highlights of the disappointment: 1. We were placed at a table in the absolute back near the restrooms. We had to stare at peoples bottoms in our face for most of the night. 2. It took over 30 minutes to get two pitchers of margaritas. 3. The site claims that there will be a show every 20 minutes - not true. We were there for 1.5 hours and there were two shows. 4. The show overall is disappointing. Since we were in the back, the performers paid no attention to us and we could barely see, as people that were waiting in line to go to the bathroom were blocking our view. 5. Ramesh, the owner, is probably one of the rudest people I have ever encountered. When I asked very politely and told him several times that I am not trying to be difficult, but if there was anything they could do to help our experience he immediately told me to have a "better attitude." Awesome customer service...not. 6. They tack on a RIDICULOUS 22% gratuity that is not even close to being well deserved. My suggestion - go to Baton Lounge. MUCH better show, and you don't have to deal with rude owners and a ridiculous gratuity. Never going back to Kit Kat Lounge.

Martha Z.

Dude I totally don't understand what happened the last time I went to kit kat lounge. My twin and I set out to go here for 2 count em 2 drinks on a half price tuesday night. The next thing I remember is...nothing. 2 turned out to be 3 and then 4 and I guess even a 5th round was involved. I was so drunk, my little mellowcreme pumpkin at the bottom of my pumpkin patch martini must have been laced with crack. I left like a 75% tip...I don't remember I just DONT. If you were sitting next to me and I made a complete ass of out myself I'm sorry. I will give mad props to these guys for putting up with me and getting my twin and I home safe. I'm gonna have to wait a few Tuesdays until I go back here. But yah half of martini night is pretty rad.

Amy M.

I like the place, but it's never as much fun as I think it's going to be. The drinks are good and the food is fine. The performers are great, and very personable to the clientele. I can't quite put my finger on what's missing here, but something is.

Cassie B.

the performances were only OK, but i tend not to be a fan of drag shows in general. the place is small and it's hard to watch a performance when everyone is so up close to you. i don't remember the food so it must not have been too great ... but yeah the martinis are excellent. i live close so i would come back on 1/2 price martini night for drinks only.

Alexandra T.

1/2 price martinis on Sunday and Tuesday, huge mixed drink menu, appetizing dinner menu, and fabulous drag. Does it get better than that? Not much, not much. Try an Island Paradise if you like mango.

Tami S.

This had to be one of the worse experiences on my adult life! I made the reservation about a week in advance and was super excited to be spending my birthday there. From the moment we got there our waiter was extremely rude and bitchy! The place is extremely cramped and small. The waiter kept pressuring us to get the $35 package. Not everyone in our party wanted food. Some wanted just drinks. He kept telling us everyone had to order food they would have to pay a $20 cover. This is not what was explained to me when I called to make the reservation. He seemed irritated with us and snapped at us anytime we had a question or if someone wanted to order something that was not included in "the package". The food was terrible and overpriced. I ended paying $35 dollars for a martini and a helping of mashed potatoes which were the only thing edible. Despite the poor service we were forced to pay %18 gratuity even though we were a party of 5. The menu stated parties of 6 or more must pay %18 gratuity. The waiter overcharged my friends credit card and shorted our cash. He pocketed $20 bucks. When we went to management they called us liars and asked us to leave. So if you want to sit huddled in a corner, eat dry chicken and potatoes and have the waiter basically steal from you then the Kit Kat is your spot. We should have just grabbed dinner and headed to the Baton. Never had a bad experience there and they seem to realize that their patrons are what keeps them open. Not overcharging and stealing from your customers. The service was so bad I could not get into the "entertainment" included in that damn package.

Natalie B.

The drink menu is incredibly impressive. I suppose it would be a hard place for someone to go if they weren't very decisive ;-). However the drag queens were just ok. I've seen quite a few drag shows and I just wasn't impressed. However I would totally go back for the martinis.

Ryan S.

Im going to have to give this place a 2 star. I've had 2 events held here, one was my birthday 5 years ago and recently just a small get together with my friends. Besides the awesome martini and trannys, I was very dissapointed with service. We felt like we were being rushed through out the night. I was the first one to arrive at the place and the first thing the host said "Where is everyone?" in a rude manner. The dessert weren't that great, tasted like frozen food from Jewel. Things hasn't change. One thing they need to improve is their attitude with their waiter.

cara r.

i haven't been here in a while, but I've also spent many a quality Tuesday and Sunday night enjoying the half-priced martinis and waiving dollar bills to the performers. I'm a martini girl, as long as they're fruit, and Kit Kat definitely can do that! My favorite is the lime drop - a nice tart limeade with quite a kick. I've also enjoyed the mango martini, the Kool-Aid martini, and a few others. For my creamy martini-loving friend, she likes the chocolate mint, the snickerdoodle, and pretty much anything else containing "cream" as an ingredient. Food is only mediocre, so don't come hungry, but do come thirsty. Yum.

ali a.

I recently went here for a bachelorette party and had a great time! the entertainment was so funny and the atmosphere was great for a large group. The drinks are also alot of fun and the food was pretty good too. Im not sure I would go unless it was for an event since every table was a bachelorette party, but would go back for a birthday or another fun even.

elizabeth m.

My first impression of the bar was awkward. The place was empty when we walked in, and were seated in the back near the bathrooms and kitchen. I felt like we were seated away from all the action. Shortly, after we were seated the music was blaring, ridiculously loud! At first, I thought it was a mistake. I asked the waiter, who acted like it was normal for it to be so loud, said it was no better in the other room. We then decided to sit outside. Realizing, I had made reservations to have dinner and entertainment was dissatisfied, and wanted to leave to another place. However, they had taken my credit card number, and could not cancel, due to being charged $10 per person if I left. We asked to be seated inside in the main dining area, they insisted it would be the same ear piercing torture in the other room. They were wrong, it was better, they just didn't us to sit in there b/c we didn't have a large party. The show was okay, food was okay. I'll probably never go back, I had more fun walking around the neighborhood!

Caroline S.

I think the Kit Kat is great. Their servers are adorable and their Divas are awesome. I've never seen a better martini list and the thought of their crab cakes is making me drool. The Mac and Cheese is over-rated, but I love dragging my boyfriend here.

Nathan A.

Kit Kat has the best martinis I've had in Chicago. It's not your typical gay bar either. It's a relaxed sit-down atmosphere, not smokey, great drink specials on (I think) Thursdays and Sundays. They do have drag performers that come through about every 30 min or so. There are large tables for big groups that want to come for dinner too. I've heard this is the place to come for a bachelorette party but I wouldn't know anything about all that! I come for the orange dream martinis and to meet up with friends I haven't seen in awhile - a great place to drink and catch up!

Kane N.

Okay... first off, I was taken here on a blind date. INTERESTING... Secondly, the cocktails, being as heavenly as they were, took the edge off of an otherwise uncomfortable dinner. The food definitely took a back seat to the martinis and the entertainment. Their drink menu is out of this world with a selection that would hopefully take several visits to conquer!!

Rob L.

Hmmm... I am not quite sure how I feel about this place, so many mixed feelings. The decor is fresh and bright, the drink menu was HUGE, (who knew so many martini's, margarita's existed?), the food menu was interesting and my meal was good. I had the skirt steak where you pick your sauce, (chimichuri),and 2 sides, (Parmesan and truffle pom fritte and grilled asparagus) not bad for $20 but the taste was okay. Our running around crazy server was certainly in the weeds that night, luckily we spied that early on and they had Project Runway on, which is why we all came. Wasn't crazy on how loud the music was, especially when the performers came out, which were fine, but it went from loud to good GOD is this loud. It made a distraction of the night, (kinda like the tables of cute girls out in front). I also will be weary of the appetizers, some I saw looked great, but one plate of egg rolls, came with a a few egg rolls cut on the bias and a ton of cabbage and carrot.... very filler like. My friend who got the soy salmon wasn't liking the overpowering sauce they slathered on his fish either. I will probably return to give it another shot with some friends, but hopefully I'll be able to hear them a little better this time around.

Biz B.

I've been to Kit Kat only once and will most likely never go back but figured since I'm in the mood for writing reviews today, might as well pen down my experience. Their drinks menu is impressive. I had a mudslide and it was...for the lack of a better term...yummy. The food, however, can barely be justified against the price. Nothing outstanding, small portions, and expensive. I haven't seen any of their performances as I'm not into that stuff. But overall it could be a good place to take your date. Especially if he/she is the kind that's impressed by how much money you are willing to spend on them.

C H.

Kit Kat- Food is good, drinks are wonderful and the ladies- toooo funny. I hate when people say its a "special occasion place"- its a place to go and have fun with friends, family or co-workers- its laid back, not to loud- they have a good spot to dine al fresco too. I recommend the Cafe Filet- its wonderful with the expresso reduction and the yummy mashed taters. All the cocktails are pretty good- but the mojito must be made with mixer- so I say stay clear of it- its not any good- but the Lime Drop Martini is great.....ENJOY

Julie G.

Definitely a "special occasion" place for dinner and drinks. I've come here for at least 10 bachelorette parties over the past few years and my friends and I never get sick of the Kit Kat Lounge. It's always a guaranteed good time and I make sure to try a new martini from their long extensive martini menu each time. The food is pretty good...to be honest I'm so drunk from their martinis everytime I go that I can hardly remember the food the next day!

Lauren D.

really really cool for the summer time. there is an outdoor area with a fountain and lights all over the trees. the most extensive margarita/martini list i have seen in a long time. i'd say go here for a more laid-back experience... inside there are big projection screens all over the walls and they sometimes play old movies. kind of cool. watch out for the crowd... can be a little out there.

George M.

Sadly I once considered Kit Kat Lounge a great place to visit however this evening it was not to be.... The Vodka concoction was at best shitty which my partner shared with me to my dismay, but was pleasantly surprised by the Pinot Noir that was offered fortunately I got the bottle, then I ordered the Crab Cakes and 15 minutes later the waiter suggested I order something else as a starter since they didn't have any (cakes) which was strange since it didn't seem crowded in the least. So I ordered the Calamari, if you like lots of fried breading you will be a happy camper, since I was looking for Calamari I was disappointed...The (Errol Flynn) Ahi Tuna would have been almost palatable had it not been overwhelmed by the wasabi, (remember the old Tomboy?) but I ordered the Al Pacino (Ravioli) and the cheese was plentiful though the Ravioli stayed in the over for too long I think they were going for the fried texture...

Carly M.

Great bachelorette party. Absolutely hilarious! Go with a big group that is out to have fun and you will have a fantastic time.

Kristin L.

this lovely little lounge is cozy but not crowded and classy without making anyone feel under dressed. the drink menu is impressive and you will not be disappointed with your order! 1/2 price martinis on tuesday and sunday!

Stephanie M.

Divas! An interesting concept...female impersonators entertain you while you dine or drink. A lot of 80's music, a lot of diva appropriate songs. The diva performing when I went came out in two different costumes, both very different. She was very good. The martinis here are very unorthodox. The drink menu is huge, and includes signature drinks. I had the lemon merigue pie martini and the wedding cake martini which smelled just like a slice of wedding cake but was too sweet.

Denise R.

Despite the annoying bachelorette parties (but who can blame them? I'd rather have a drag queen dance for me than a nasty male stripper), I really like this place. I've been here around four times and two of those times it was bachelorette party-free and those were my most enjoyable times. I've liked every martini I've ordered and I've tried a lot. I just stay away from the ones that sound like they would taste like medicine. I usually just order appetizers - calamari, grilled cheese, chicken satay, mac n cheese and truffle fries are all good. Then, for dessert I'll have a Peanut Butter Cup martini. I've always had friendly service here from the doorman/host to my servers and bus boys and of course the drag queens are always super friendly. I only wish the drag queens actually sang or even spoke on a microphone but it's still fun to watch them dance. In most cases, the drag queen has come over and said hi and thanked us for coming which is really nice. The best part about my last visit was that they were playing a marathon of Madonna music videos on the walls.

Brianna L.

I celebrated my quarter of a century birthday here aka 25 last month. Best night ever!! It was low key and tons of fun. I of course had to have the birthday martini for the tiara. Omg the damn thing is HUGE. For the remainder of the night we sipped on $5 martinis and watched a great show while meeting some interesting folks. We had this gorgeous african American drag queen who had an ass and hips! I was amazed!! I've never seen ana with hips before!

David G.

"Do guys drink foofie martinis?" I asked on the way there. I'm not a martini person. Never was. As much as I wanted to be James Bond, i could never get myself to like them. I think Kit Kat Lounge is a place for a guy like me. Not because of the drag show, but because of the varieties of martinis. In fact, the only reason they're called martinis is because of the glasses they're served in. $10 martinis is a little pricey, but Sundays and Wednesdays are half priced nights, so $5 for a drink that will knock me on my butt is worth it, and seeing as I am again unemployed, it's almost like living in style. We sat outside because the inside was packed, and since it was a nice day and the rain had already subsided, it was beautiful. I tried three of the martinis. First I had the root beer float. It was strong and it tasted like... a root beef float. Who knew? Second I had a Lava Lamp, which was basically a vodka tonic with a glob of jello shot at the end. Third, I had a Porn Star, basically strawberry-kiwi juice with vodka and a splash of champagne. This drink came with a surprise: a playing card with a picture of a naked man on it. We discussed this amongst ourselves for a while and got into a debate about circumcision and whether or not it's ethical. I passed the card to our female companion. Enjoy! Service was pretty good, except for one snafu where they forgot one of my drinks. But that's ok. The place was super busy, and I'll forget that happened. About the drag show. I caught part of the drag show inside and my first thought was, "Wow, I think those are real!" And i wasn't talking about the giant $25 martinis.

Tuyen T.

$5 martinis. That's all I have to say. Okay okay.. They have page after page of martinis to choose from and the waitstaff is quite attentive. The weather wasn't terrible, so it was nice to sit outside.