George feels uncomfortable in Monk's, because the playful banter he enjoyed with Kelly before has been replaced on her part with a cold formality that borders on rudeness. After asking Hildy, Kramer informs George that Kelly doesn't have a boyfriend. George badgers Jerry and Elaine to go to Reggie's.
George feels uncomfortable at Monk's because the casual conversations he used to enjoy with Kelly are now replaced by cold formality that might be considered rude. After consulting Hildy, Kramer informs George that Kelly is not dating anyone. George persists in asking Jerry and Elaine to go to Reggie's.