Carpe diem Kitchen & Cocktails

4.2
149 reviews

About

African Restaurant

Location

Carpe diem Kitchen & Cocktails
214 N Akard St, Dallas, TX
75201, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
149 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

While many customers praised the friendly and attentive service from specific staff members, several reviews highlighted poor service, long wait times, and unprofessional behavior from bartenders and servers.

Food Quality

Feedback on food quality was mixed; some customers enjoyed the dishes and praised the flavors, while others reported issues with food being poorly prepared, cold, or not fresh.

Atmosphere

The ambiance received positive remarks for being welcoming and lively, with good music and decor, although some customers noted issues like lack of air conditioning.

Customer Experience

Several reviews indicated a lack of attention to customer needs, with complaints about management's responsiveness to issues and overall customer care.

Value for Money

Customers expressed dissatisfaction with pricing, particularly regarding discrepancies during happy hour and perceived overcharging.
  • IV
    Ireland Verrette
    6 days ago
    1.0
    My wife and I came here for her birthday dinner and we should’ve left right after walking in. We walked in and not a single person was dining, this was a Friday night so this was the first red flag. There was no ac, no one greeting us, the workers that were there just stared at us as they sat. We decided to walk out and go find something else. As we were, a worker stopped us and insisted they had good food to eat and that they’d love to serve us. Feeling uncomfortable we ended up staying. Our server was very sweet, we ordered our food. Our food took a long time, finally came out and it was very average. My wife’s salmon was just okay and my meal was not as I expected. During eating we were getting hotter as there was NO AC. And they turned the lights off, music up so loud we couldn’t even speak, and it became a club atmosphere. No drinks and food was $80. Absolutely ridiculous to charge so much, care so little, and be so uncomfortable in this hot environment. I regret staying and don’t recommend anyone ever coming here unless you just want to drink in an empty restaurant.
  • CC
    Chris
    6 days ago
    2.0
    The place in nice, I live in the area, I stop by and talk to the ladies, I've also eaten the CajunSalmon pasta, which was a 10/10. However I did notice on a Tuesday the owner and some guy looking as if they were changing locks for the 3rd time this month. Just the Friday before the police was there.
  • PH
    Porche Hall
    Nov 17, 2025
    5.0
    10/10 loved this place! The food was full of flavor, the music was lively, and the drinks were on point. Such a welcoming atmosphere — I really enjoyed experiencing the culture through the food and vibe. The staff were amazing and the waitresses were on point. I will be returning.
  • HH
    Hunter
    Nov 17, 2025
    1.0
    I visited this establishment on Saturday and was significantly disappointed with the overall experience. The service was inadequate, and at one point there appeared to be no kitchen staff available to prepare food. I also overheard a server inform the bartender that management was attempting to avoid both a health inspection and the tax controller. It is troubling that the owners seem more focused on unnecessary promotional activities than on maintaining proper regulatory compliance, supporting their staff, or ensuring the quality of their food and service. If these issues are not addressed promptly, I am uncertain how long the establishment will be able to continue operating.
  • LW
    Lauren Woodard
    Nov 7, 2025
    5.0
    This was a great experience. The bartender was new but very nice and his drinks were so good and a good amount of liquor. The chef was great and came and talked to us to food was fresh and he was nice and sweet. We came across this place walking and prob one of the best places we came to dallas so far.

Frequently Asked Questions About Carpe diem Kitchen & Cocktails

What are the operating hours of Carpe diem Kitchen & Cocktails?

Carpe diem Kitchen & Cocktails operates Tuesday to Thursday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and Sunday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays.

Does Carpe diem Kitchen & Cocktails offer delivery and pickup services?

Yes, Carpe diem Kitchen & Cocktails offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.