Kauffman Center Dining Experience

I popped in before the symphony started to get a glass of wine and the service was phenomenal! Corrine was bartending and was incredibly sweet and helpful and went above and beyond to make my short experience so sweet! The drink selection was better than most places I frequent. I will plan to have more time before the next concert to try the food and other beverages.

We usually enjoy our experience at the Founders' Lounge; however, last night's visit fell short. I ordered a rare steak and received a dry, medium-well cut of meat that appeared to have been sitting in the window for some time. I didn't complain and just ate it. We ordered a dessert to split and, before it got to our table, a staff member who was not our server dropped the check. I noticed the boar ragout had been rung in for me instead of a steak, which explains why my steak was not cooked to my liking -- the server I think her name is Jennifer rang in the wrong dish and likely did not realize it until the food was ready, so grabbed a steak that had been sitting out under a heat lamp unclaimed. It seems she asked a staff member to drop the check and run my card so she didn't have to explain why the check was wrong. Dessert finally came several minutes after I had paid my bill and it was totally unappetizing. My daughter and I each took one bite and pushed it away. Have you ever seen a 9-year-old turn down dessert? We ordered brown butter mochi, which did not resemble mochi in the slightest. It was a dry, flavorless coconut crusted cake log. The cinnamon toast crunch ice cream was chalky and gritty. The dish was also missing the black sesame sauce. Our server never checked back on us. She scurried past us several times in a nearly empty dining room, but completely avoided contact. My processed tab with tip filled in was sitting at the edge of the table, clearly visible. I can only assume the server saw that and immediately stopped caring, despite an obviously untouched dessert pushed to the side. Didn't even offer a to-go box. I should have never been given the bill before my dining experience was finished. It felt very tacky for a rather upscale restaurant. Overall, a very disappointing experience. We are season ticket holders to the ballet and have eaten here before each show for the past 2 seasons. This place was amazing the first few times. Sadly, the food has gradually gone downhill we had an unplalatable dish last time and now the service is crummy. We are typically given a warm goodbye/thank you as we're leaving. The staff used to go out of their way to make you feel welcomed and appreciated. Last night, there were several staff members near the door on our way out. I tried to make eye contact to say goodnight, but they were all either oblivious or plain didn't care. This was our last visit.

Okay food. Convenient location. Steak frites and Parmesan French fries both tasted microwaved. The caprese salad was burrata with tomato and peach. Excellent. Service was great. The bartender was slammed yet kind to everyone and patient. Price was $80 for three glasses of red, a lot of fries, steak frites and a caprese salad.Food: 3/5

What an amazing experience! My party of four enjoyed drinks and an early dinner before a symphony performance. The service could not have been better and the atmosphere was classy yet cozy. The view out the Kauffman windows was spectacular as always. We enjoyed a three-course dinner and enjoyed every mouthful. The servers did not hover but were always available for anything we needed. Menu is interesting and well prepared. I will definitely be back again.

Food, service, and ambience score a 10/10. The new fall menu is awesome!! I am such a fan of this place and the people who run it!! Simply the Best...better than all the rest!Food: 5/5

Delicious falafel and melt in your mouth lamb chops. The best Bee's Knees I've had and fantastic customer service. This was the best, unexpected, experience before our event.Food: 5/5

An absolute must before any show at Kauffman Performing Arts Center! Super delicious new Winter menu. Wow! Service, food, atmosphere, and management are top notch. I always enjoy myself here. Wonderful wine and specialty drink selection.Food: 5/5

I did not eat at restaurant but I loved the beautiful environment and the views! I was there to see Kenny G!Atmosphere: 5/5

The menu consists only of a few snacks that require either no cooking or heating up in a microwave. Cocktails were low quality despite the Vegas price points. Ordered the same one twice and it came out completely different. “Dining Experience” is a misleading name if you only serve dips, crackers and a few desserts. The view is nice.

Visited for restaurant week. Our server, Danielle, was amazing. The food was lovely. However, I and another lady in our party of three became very ill later. The only difference in what we ordered and our friends meal was dessert and one bottle of wine. Contacted the restaurant manager. He seemed disinterested for the most part. Did not feel he valued our patronage or option. Disappointed.