How bad are the crowds at The Kettle Black — really?
The Kettle Black holds a 4.2★ average across 638 Google reviews, with 81% rating it 4–5 stars. What the reviews say: • Reviewers mention “wings” the most (86 mentions). • The biggest complaints cluster around “crowded” (11 mentions). • Listed price range: $20-30. • Reviews keep coming back to “crowded” — the night you pick may decide your experience. A couple of reviewers said it best: • “This place is always a hit or miss for me. I suggest eating in rather than take out, since that seems to be where the issue is. I ordered a chicken nunzio and was disappointed with the quality. The chicken tasted awfu...” • “Wonderful restaurant/bar. Burgers are delicious, and tasty, would recommend. Go in expecting a bar, this is not a fancy diner, do not expect that. The restroom stalls are cleaned, and offer more privacy than any other...” Sound off below — your visit is the missing data point.
For a group, a quick call about guest lists or covers saves the door drama later.
The crowd complaints at The Kettle Black cluster around peak hours — going early or midweek sidesteps most of it.