Kd's Restaurant / Legacy Grill

[Praedura]

There's a pic of this action somewhere on this website. Pretty sure Praedura posted the pic since he finds 'em all the time...

Yep, I'm a pretty obsessive photo trawler.

I believe that you're referring to this pic:



Which comes from this thread:

http://www.okctalk.com/current-event...to-thread.html

Btw -- that's a great thread to go back through and browse the photos. With wintry madness heading our way, the sunny spring pics should cheer anyone up.

[Praedura]

I've also come across some videos from time to time that show activity around that area of LB.

An example:
*Blush Crew* Adorn - YouTube

This is some kids who shot a performance video in front of the canal by the Sonic HQ.

A couple of screenshots:





In the second one, you see how they're in front of what is now KD's Restaurant.

So yeah, I think this part of the canal will have people and life and things going on.

[shawnw]

And the crowds have been much bigger than what you see here.

[Praedura]

Another pic showing activity along that section of the canal:

[Pete]

Kd's Facebook page is now saying Wednesday December 11th will be the official opening.

[UnFrSaKn]

Time for a Twitter update?

[PhiAlpha]

It is very open to the canal. In the spring with people sitting outside it should be nice. I know a 10" step up may be a major barrier to some people, but I just don't get it being a problem. More of a problem is the lack of anything interesting across the canal from them. The Sonic building is dead at night and people don't hang out there.

Maybe if the patio proves successful (I don't know why it wouldn't) they'll expand it in the future. There aren't just a ton of patios on the canal so you never know. If more patio seats = more $$$ there's always a chance.

[Rover]

Here's hoping people choose/insist on sitting outside. It is amazing what demand will do. If people start going their BECAUSE they can sit outside, then we will see more doing it. People need to ASK the restaurant for outside seating.

[Bellaboo]

kd's site -

Kd's Southern Cuisine

[PhiAlpha]

Here's hoping people choose/insist on sitting outside. It is amazing what demand will do. If people start going their BECAUSE they can sit outside, then we will see more doing it. People need to ASK the restaurant for outside seating.

Here's to that.

[kevinpate]

Maybe t is because I grew up with picnics, bbq's, backyard munching, church suppers, political bean dinners and pie suppers galore. But I really have never understood the near complete fascination/obsession some folks seem to have with being able to dine outdoors when they go out with friends, on date nights, with out of town guests, etc. If it floats yer boat, have at it, but give me a comfortable chair and no car noise or exhaust any day.

[Bellaboo]

I like kd's Resturant phone number - 701.3535

[Urbanized]

No car noise OR exhaust there; and the boats are electric!

[circuitboard]

So what is the food like? Anything to write home about? I cant try it... since I moved.

[Urbanized]

Read my review some posts prior. Admittedly it was a training session when I ate there.

[Pete]

Some new photos from Kd's Facebook page -- they officially open today:


Private dining room; private bar on right:

[jccouger]

I want you guys to take this moment to soak in how nice the inside dining area of this establishment is. And then after you do that, I want you to question why anyone would want to dine out on a patio compared to inside in these surroundings. Some of you guys..... SMH

[kevinpate]

i want you guys to take this moment to soak in how nice the inside dining area of this establishment is. And then after you do that, i want you to question why anyone would want to dine out on a patio compared to inside in these surroundings. Some of you guys..... Smh

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[andrew3077]

I want you guys to take this moment to soak in how nice the inside dining area of this establishment is. And then after you do that, I want you to question why anyone would want to dine out on a patio compared to inside in these surroundings. Some of you guys..... SMH

Same reason that people will sit outside on the wildly popular patio at Packard's. There's no reason you can't have a nice interior and nice outdoor dining space too.

[Urbanized]

Not every visit there will be for a formal-ish dinner. The restaurant is scheduled open for lunch several days a week. Some folks will just want to have drinks pre-game or pre-concert, and not sit for a full dinner. Some people might feel under-dressed when they stumble across the place during the summer, wearing shorts and sandals. Some people just love sitting outside, especially when the setting is as nice as it is there. I can think of a thousand reasons why the outside dining area is worthwhile.

[Urbanized]

Some new photos from Kd's Facebook page -- they officially open today:


Private dining room; private bar on right:

...

This room is represented as KD's private dining room (though it is available for other private bookings). As you mention, it has a private bar on the right. To the left of the door is an alcove that serves as a DJ booth (pre-wired). The windows on the left look onto the canal, to help orient you. Behind the spot where the photo was taken is a private entrance/exit, which opens directly to the outside.

[Urbanized]

In the bottom two photos in that series you can see the other private dining area(s) both from the inside and the outside. They are separated from the main dining room with clear glass (looks cloudy in the photo, but it is clear). They are also divided from each other with a folding glass wall (it is retracted in the photo, making it one room). When a switch is flipped, all of the glass surrounding these spaces instantly turns opaque white, making them totally private.

Also, in the second pic from the top you can see the spiral staircase tower inside the wine room. When you get to the top of the stairs, there is room for a single small table for private wine tastings. Bring a sweater!

[jccouger]

None of these replies are validation for all the negative feedback this establishment has received on this board (before it was even open, nonetheless).

If you want to eat outside (yeah, on the 5 days of the year where sitting outside is actual a good idea in OKC due to weather: Wind/heat/cold/severe) there are a few patio spots. So why complain? Most of the people on this board felt like the patio should be the defining feature and focus of this restaurant/bar.

Believe it or not, a lot of companies shift their focus to a defined consumer market THAT YOU ARE NOT A PART OF. Get over it, or eat inside and enjoy the pleasant decor and aesthetics while dining at one of the premier establishments in the entire city.

[onthestrip]

If you want to eat outside (yeah, on the 5 days of the year where sitting outside is actual a good idea in OKC due to weather: Wind/heat/cold/severe) there are a few patio spots. So why complain? Most of the people on this board felt like the patio should be the defining feature and focus of this restaurant/bar.

Believe it or not, a lot of companies shift their focus to a defined consumer market THAT YOU ARE NOT A PART OF. Get over it, or eat inside and enjoy the pleasant decor and aesthetics while dining at one of the premier establishments in the entire city.

Well first, what would be the point of building a canal if we just put up blank walls along it?
Second, Im not sure I saw anyone say that a patio should be the defining feature, only that it should have an actual canal side patio. I think early permitting plans had zero patio.
Lastly, there are much more than 5 temperate days a year that allow you to enjoy a patio. And on the many slightly warm/cold days, its quite easy to provide shade/space heaters. If you sweat uncontrollably when its 80 or shiver when its 60, you have tons of space inside to eat. But several of us like the option of dining al fresco

[warreng88]

Yeah, if done right, there are a solid several months of outdoor dining weather. You can put space heaters for the colder days and shaded areas and fans for the warmer days. Look at all the restaurants on 23rd street who have outdoor dining and how busy it was in the spring, fall and sometimes in the summer, like this past July. That comment about 5 days of the year only being a good idea is ignorant at best.