Kevin's

4.8 (296)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

247 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA 18704

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2 people

May 2, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour

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

Dining areas

Additional information

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

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

Popular dishes

Fried Provolone$14.00
Tomato Jam, Calabrian Chili Crunch, Hot Honey
CALAMARI$13.00
Fried & Served with Sweet Chili Aioli
GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS$18.00
Chorizo, Fried Potatoes, Olives, Pickled Tomatoes, Lemon
SHRIMP COCKTAIL$17.00
Preserved Lemon Cocktail Sauce
CHARCUTERIE$15.00
Prosciutto, Coppa, Salami, Aged Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, Gruyere, Cherry Jam & Mini Toast
OYSTERS
Cherry Mignonette & Preserved Lemon Cocktail Sauce
BLACK TRUFFLE HONEY WHIPPED RICOTTA$12.00
Sea Salt, Thyme, Cracked Black Pepper, Grilled Sourdough Toast
BOURSIN STUFFED MUSHROOMS$11.00
Red Sauce, Fried Prosciutto

SOUPS & SALADS

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER$11.00
Smoked Sweet Paprika
ALL THE ONION SOUP$11.00
Red, Cipollini & Pearl Onions, Leeks & Shallots with Brioche Croutons, Cooper Sharp & Smoked Gouda Cheese
HOUSE SALAD$9.00
Mixed Greens, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots, Persian Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion & Matchstick Potatoes with Cashew Dill Dressing
CAESAR SALAD$10.00
Romaine Hearts, Seasoned Croutons, Grana Padano
SPRING SALAD$12.00
Baby Arugula, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Pistachio, Radish, Creamy Cucumber Dressing
TABLESIDE CAESAR SALAD$15.00
Priced per person

ENTREES

SHRIMP & SCALLOP SAMBUCA$33.00
Pappardelle Pasta & Sambuca Blush Sauce
GINGER & SOY GLAZED SALMON$29.00
Basmati Rice, Snap Peas
8oz. CENTER CUT FILET MIGNON$48.00
Veal Demi-Glace, Potato Puree, Asparagus
DUCK L'ORANGE$44.00
Pan Seared Duck Breast, Duck Leg Confit, Orange Glaze Fingerling Potatoes, Baby Carrots
VEAL KATSU$31.00
Japanese Barbeque Sauce, Cabbage Salad, Rice
CHICKEN ORECCHIETTE$28.00
Caramelize Onion, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Wilted Arugula, Roasted Garlic, Chardonnay Cream
CHICKEN "CORDON BLEU"$28.00
Chicharron Crusted, Gruyere Bechamel, Asparagus, Fingerling Potatoes
BONE-IN PORK CHOP$30.00
Apple Hot Honey Glaze, Bacon, Potato Puree, Seasonal Vegetable
STEAK FRITES$30.00
Dry Rubbed Coulotte Steak, French Fries, Steak Sauce, Asparagus
14oz. RIBEYE$55.00
Potato Purée, Asparagus, Bleu Cheese Crema
12oz. CENTER CUT NY STRIP$49.00
Black Truffle Butter, Asparagus, Potato Purée
Roasted Cauliflower$27.00
Indian Curry, Jasmine Rice, Pickled Onion

What 296 people are saying

Kevin's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kevin's offers a vibrant dining experience with "wonderful food" and "friendly, helpful staff" led by attentive manager John. Highlights include exquisite steaks, inventive cocktails, and delightful desserts. Patrons rave about the "best pieces of tuna" and "superb shrimp cocktails." The cozy atmosphere and diverse menu make it a "must stop."

296 Reviews

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Ellen
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect place to enjoy excellent food with dear friends in such a happy, social setting.
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Kristi
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beth was a wonderful server. Very efficient. The Manager, John, was extremely helpful, very visible, and engaged with all the guests. Busy place with wonderful food. Will be back! Thank you’
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John VIP
Philadelphia44 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Flat iron steak was full of gristle. Quality has gone downhill at Kevin’s
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lisa
Poconos13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good however it could have been a little hotter. It came out warm, but not hot
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laura VIP
West Palm Beach67 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Love the menu choices and drink selection. Service was terrific! Food was delicious!
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Danny
Poconos2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible dining experience. Everything was amazing as you would expect from Kevin's. The Shrimp cocktail was crisp and fresh, the Filet was cooked perfectly and the cut of meat was exquisite. The espresso martinis, both the vodka and also the bourbon were the best I've had. The staff are what make the dining experience a 10 out of 10, friendly, helpful, going above and beyond to give you the best meal possible. One of the best restaurants, highly recommend
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Kyle
Charleston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great atmosphere always pleasant to swing by Kevin‘s when I’m in town it’s my go to
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Rich
Poconos3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made my birthday dinner a special one. Great food and service!
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Tiffany
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place has the best food around. The servers are always friendly and helpful. We will definitely be going back sometime.
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Seth
Poconos161 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What can I say, Kevin's consistently delivers! Drinks are awesome. Food is always great: their Caesar salad is the best in the area. My wife loves cream based soups and Kevin's constantly comes up with new ones: this week it was Cauliflower. This week we had steak: high quality cooked to perfection. And service recovery at its best when the Kitchen tossed a curve and the steak arrived with Truffle sauce (of which I am allergic.) Kudos to John, Jen and the entire team for always making a meal at Kevin's a marvelous experience. If you are visiting the area, of all the Friedman restaurants this is a must stop.
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Kevin's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (570) 285-3071.

Kevin's is rated 4.8 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 12 times today

247 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, PA 18704

Dining areas

Additional information

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

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

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Kevin's

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About this restaurant

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BONE-IN PORK CHOP

HOUSE SALAD

SPRING SALAD

APPETIZERS

Fried Provolone$14.00

CALAMARI$13.00

GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS$18.00

SHRIMP COCKTAIL$17.00

CHARCUTERIE$15.00

OYSTERS

BLACK TRUFFLE HONEY WHIPPED RICOTTA$12.00

BOURSIN STUFFED MUSHROOMS$11.00

SOUPS & SALADS

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER$11.00

ALL THE ONION SOUP$11.00

HOUSE SALAD$9.00

CAESAR SALAD$10.00

SPRING SALAD$12.00

TABLESIDE CAESAR SALAD$15.00

ENTREES

SHRIMP & SCALLOP SAMBUCA$33.00

GINGER & SOY GLAZED SALMON$29.00

8oz. CENTER CUT FILET MIGNON$48.00

DUCK L'ORANGE$44.00

VEAL KATSU$31.00

CHICKEN ORECCHIETTE$28.00

CHICKEN "CORDON BLEU"$28.00

BONE-IN PORK CHOP$30.00

STEAK FRITES$30.00

14oz. RIBEYE$55.00

12oz. CENTER CUT NY STRIP$49.00

Roasted Cauliflower$27.00

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