Chef Kenny Gilbert

THE BEAST IN THE KITCHEN

Chef Kenny Gilbert is best known for his appearance on "Top Chef" Season seven, where he displayed a big personality and instantly became one of the most likable cheftestants to date. An award winning-chef and restaurateur, Gilbert’s career spans over two decades and has graced him with opportunities to travel around the world and learn the authentic techniques and flavors of global cuisines. He has always had a love of cooking. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio with roots in the South, his father was an avid BBQ man and his mother, a fantastic home cook.

An entrepreneur, Gilbert launched a product line of spices and sauces in 2015. His restaurant Silkie’s Chicken & Champagne Bar is in Jacksonville, Florida showcasing a global take on the iconic Southern chicken and biscuits.

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ESTABLISHED OCTOBER 2020

Silkie's is an upscale casual restaurant featuring Chef Kenny Gilbert’s Signature Fried Chicken, Biscuits & Champagne Cocktails located in Jacksonville's Historic Springfield area. Guests can expect comforting Southern cuisine combined with international flare inspired by Chef's world travels bringing flavors never experienced before.

Silkie's opened by Chef Kenny & his wife Anna Gilbert, inspired by the luxurious idea of chicken and champagne. Silkie's serves fresh signature drop biscuits, chicken biscuit sandwiches, and other entrees, sides, and starters. Each week and day features specials inspired by other cultural cuisines. Enjoy a creative Champagne/Sparkling Wine Cocktail Menu and finish off meals with a sweet treat from our bakery case filled with Mini Fresh Pies, Cakes and Cobblers.

Catering

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Creative Starters like Blistered Shishito Peppers & Cauliflower served with Champagne Vinegar Dressing, Pickled Mustard Seeds and Maldon Sea Salt will be a great Plant-Based Starter to enjoy.

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Specials

ALL SPECIALS

Halfbird Roasted , Plantain Biscuits, Green Goddess Salad

Blistered Cauliflower and Shishito Peppers

The Flavor Bomb with Truffle Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Reviews

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Stephanie S:

Fabulous!!!! Chef Kenny and his crew have created a beautiful place that serves amazing food. The chicken salad is amazing. The smoked Gouda truffle Mac and cheese is the best I have ever had- many times places put way too much truffle in truffle Mac and cheese and it is way too rich.

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Shelly K:

Great dinner! Everything was amazing and so much food. We left with enough for lunch the next day. Highly recommend the truffle macaroni and smoked Gouda cheese.

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Diana R:

I'm a self-proclaimed foodie and I must say this is the best food in Jacksonville! I'd been dying to visit and Silkie's did NOT disappoint. The chicken was crispy but tender and the biscuits and gravy were seasoned to perfection...

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Amanda R:

This place is amazing from the atmosphere to the food 10 out of 10! My husband had the the flavor bomb and I had the BLT, also best mimosas in town! Will definitely be coming back! Great place to experience what Jacksonville really has to offer!

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Kimberly P:

We were sad when Kenny Gilbert's restaurant in Fernandina Beach closed. We made the trip to Springfield and were not disappointed. We each tried a different Signature Fried Chicken, Biscuit & Champagne Cocktail...