Nice luxurious appearance, but you shouldn't be there for service... shisha comes after 35 minutes, you order 2, you get 1, but you have to pay for 2... the cocktails are without alcohol because you can't taste the alcohol and you get more ice then a drink...sorry for me not a second
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ellan Landry
Came for the first time, my husband was working in the area for a bit. Kaleb, our bartender, was absolutely without a doubt the best bartender/mixologist we've ever had. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. No matter how many times I thanked him, he thanked me in return for being a customer. I cannot express enough how awesome he was! The food was fantastic as well. While the menu is small, it was delicious. Get the artichoke dip with bread. I swear, no joke, the bread was PERFECT! Crispy on the edge, tender in the middle and the dip was fantastic. I had several drinks on the menu and i was absolutely blown away with how delicious they were. Every single drink was to die for! We'll definitely be back and frequently! 5 stars are not enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Klein
Came for the first time, working in the area for a bit. Kaleb, our bartender, was absolutely without a doubt the next bartender/mixologist we've ever had. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. No matter how many times I thanked him, he thanked me in return for being a customer. I cannot express enough how awesome he was! The food was fantastic as well. While the menu is small, it was delicious. Get the artichoke dip with bread. I swear, no joke, the bread was PERFECT! Crispy on the edge, tender in the middle and the dip was fantastic. My wife had several drinks on the menu and she was absolutely blown away with how delicious they were. We'll definitely be back and frequently!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Griffith
I love this place! Great vibes, amazing service, and fantastic drinks. Plus they keep it exceptionally clean in there! Perfect spot to have a night out with the husband. I love how right when you walk in, it feels so classy. New management really makes this place shine compared to the other places in town. Kao is definitely our new favorite date spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annette Carrasco
A must go to place in Abilene. Will not disappoint! Great quality drinks and upscale vibes. Perfect for date night or hangout with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cranberry Cherry Old Fashioned with Pipe Tobacco Smoke
Amy Bush
What a fantastic hidden gem! The drink menu is innovative, and the atmosphere is upscale. Tiffany made me a fantastic bartenders choice drink and was a pleasure to visit with. I'll be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Darren Jones
Kao is a great kick back spot. Their bartenders make great drinks and they are very professional. I have had a few drinks but my favorite is the smoked old fashioned. If you are looking for a quiet date night, this is the spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kindra E.
One of my favorite spots in abilene to get a drink. The old fashioned are well made and the atmosphere is great!
Tim S.
Great little craft cocktail bar located in South Downtown Abilene. The bartenders are excellent & can make you a tasty custom cocktail based on your tastes!
Macie Hill
We had a great experience at KAO Lounge! We rented out Kendi’s Room for the evening and everyone was so accommodating and the space was perfect! Highly recommend!
Delicious food, very classy, speakeasy tupe atmosphere. Great bartenders and incredible craft cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brynn Farmer
Natalie is a fantastic bar tender! Her drinks are a thing of art!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cassey and Deidre Overton
My husband and I came across this lounge one night after dinner. Our date night ended awesome after coming here. Natalie, Ty and Reid are extremely friendly and knowledgeable! This is going to be our regular hangout!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Geanna C.
Yes! Great bartenders! Natalie made drinks especially for us and they were perfectly wonderful! I gave her permission to name her creation after me....Great ambience and service! We sat at the bar while other groups gathered in really eclectic and comfortable lounge.
C A
We stopped here tonight for a date night. We were super pleased at the quality of drinks and great service. We come from a big city and were totally excited to see such a great place close to our hotel room. Too bad we won’t return to Abilene for a few months. Look forward to another visit.
Nice luxurious appearance, but you shouldn't be there for service... shisha comes after 35 minutes, you order 2, you get 1, but you have to pay for 2... the cocktails are without alcohol because you can't taste the alcohol and you get more ice then a drink...sorry for me not a second
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Came for the first time, my husband was working in the area for a bit. Kaleb, our bartender, was absolutely without a doubt the best bartender/mixologist we've ever had. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. No matter how many times I thanked him, he thanked me in return for being a customer. I cannot express enough how awesome he was! The food was fantastic as well. While the menu is small, it was delicious. Get the artichoke dip with bread. I swear, no joke, the bread was PERFECT! Crispy on the edge, tender in the middle and the dip was fantastic. I had several drinks on the menu and i was absolutely blown away with how delicious they were. Every single drink was to die for! We'll definitely be back and frequently! 5 stars are not enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for the first time, working in the area for a bit. Kaleb, our bartender, was absolutely without a doubt the next bartender/mixologist we've ever had. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. No matter how many times I thanked him, he thanked me in return for being a customer. I cannot express enough how awesome he was! The food was fantastic as well. While the menu is small, it was delicious. Get the artichoke dip with bread. I swear, no joke, the bread was PERFECT! Crispy on the edge, tender in the middle and the dip was fantastic. My wife had several drinks on the menu and she was absolutely blown away with how delicious they were. We'll definitely be back and frequently!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place! Great vibes, amazing service, and fantastic drinks. Plus they keep it exceptionally clean in there! Perfect spot to have a night out with the husband. I love how right when you walk in, it feels so classy. New management really makes this place shine compared to the other places in town. Kao is definitely our new favorite date spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A must go to place in Abilene. Will not disappoint! Great quality drinks and upscale vibes. Perfect for date night or hangout with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cranberry Cherry Old Fashioned with Pipe Tobacco Smoke
What a fantastic hidden gem! The drink menu is innovative, and the atmosphere is upscale. Tiffany made me a fantastic bartenders choice drink and was a pleasure to visit with. I'll be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kao is a great kick back spot. Their bartenders make great drinks and they are very professional. I have had a few drinks but my favorite is the smoked old fashioned. If you are looking for a quiet date night, this is the spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite spots in abilene to get a drink. The old fashioned are well made and the atmosphere is great!
Great little craft cocktail bar located in South Downtown Abilene. The bartenders are excellent & can make you a tasty custom cocktail based on your tastes!
We had a great experience at KAO Lounge! We rented out Kendi’s Room for the evening and everyone was so accommodating and the space was perfect! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Delicious food, very classy, speakeasy tupe atmosphere. Great bartenders and incredible craft cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie is a fantastic bar tender! Her drinks are a thing of art!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I came across this lounge one night after dinner. Our date night ended awesome after coming here. Natalie, Ty and Reid are extremely friendly and knowledgeable! This is going to be our regular hangout!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yes! Great bartenders! Natalie made drinks especially for us and they were perfectly wonderful! I gave her permission to name her creation after me....Great ambience and service! We sat at the bar while other groups gathered in really eclectic and comfortable lounge.
We stopped here tonight for a date night. We were super pleased at the quality of drinks and great service. We come from a big city and were totally excited to see such a great place close to our hotel room. Too bad we won’t return to Abilene for a few months. Look forward to another visit.