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KC Cafe

We are open between 11:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. daily

KC Cafe Closed for Dinner on July 4th

Every Fourth of July, The Kennedy Center sponsors a family-oriented event for Kennedy Center members at the Donor Level and above. As this event involves more than 1000 guests, the entire Terrace Level of the Center will be closed to the public. The KC Cafe will be open for Lunch from 11:30AM to 1:30PM, both the Restaurant and the Cafe will be closed for Dinner.

Monday & Tuesday, July 6th-7th and 13th-14th

Due to scheduled overnight electrical work in the Center on Monday, July 6th and 13th, the Cafe will open as usual at 11:30AM but close at 6:00PM, on those Mondays. The KC Cafe will re-open on Tuesday, July 7th and 14th at 12 Noon. We regret any inconvenience.

The Grill Lunch Menu

Tempting sandwich offerings, individually prepared by our Grill Chef, daily from 11:30AM to 2:00PM.

Marinated Eggplant on Ciabatta $8.95

Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers, Chick Pea Puree, Watercress

Fried Calamari Po-Boy $8.95

Calamari, Sliced Avocado, Black Chili Oil, Soft White Sub Roll

Grilled Chicken Breast, Fresh Mozzarella and Pesto $8.95

Spinach Basil Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella Sliced, Roasted Red Peppers, Sliced Sourdough Bread

Grilled Meatloaf, Vermont Cheddar and Tomato Relish $8.95

Smoked Bacon, Ciabatta Roll

Chicken Tenders with French Fries $8.95

The Grill Dinner Menu

Dinner entrée choices from land and sea with two sides.

Garlic Rubbed Roast Beef $18.95

Natural Jus

Stuffed Lamb Leg Provencal $17.95

Mint Jus

Grilled Salmon $19.95

Strawberry Balsamic Reduction

The Chef's Table Dinner Menu

Choose from two entrée selections individually prepared "a la minute" by one of our Chefs. (Available on major performance evenings)

*Lemongrass Marinated Shrimp* $20.95

Mild Red Curry, Snow Peas, Carrots, Bell Peppers, Jasmine Rice

*Pan Seared Lamb Chops* $22.95

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Asparagus, Baby Carrots