Great experience, most of the food was absolutely delicious but the portions aren’t huge (as expected). The Kinship name on the door is almost undetectable, speak-easy vibes to the entrance. The service was impeccable, the decor is minimalist and not too cozy (very subjective of course). The beef tongue appetizer was as our favorite dish. Prices are pretty reasonable for the high end restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jean-Luc Beauchamp
Kinship delivered an unforgettable meal— the spiced squid and veal t-bone were flavor bombs, with service so attentive it felt personal. Cozy vibe in Shaw, but book ahead; it's a gem worth the splurge.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eldin Brooks
Food is always phenomenal had the pleasure of dinning here on multiple occasion and will keep it in our rotation
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katherine Lee
Every dish was outstanding. The risotto served with the pork belly was especially impressive, and the monkfish was excellent, right down to the perfectly crispy onion fritters on top. Their signature lobster toast is an absolute must-try. They even surprised me with a handwritten birthday note, which made the experience extra special. I’d love to come back next season to try their new menu.
Joshua Seitz
Exceptional menu selection - I enjoyed the way they broke up their menu and was pleasantly surprised by some of the techniques used to elevate simple dishes. All of the dishes were impressively thoughtful and well executed. As a Michelin starred restaurant, I expected more thoughtful and meticulous front of house service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Piggly Wiggly
Overpriced and disappointing taste. Paid $160 per person for the Kinship menu and most dishes were barely edible. Only the bread and tuna appetizer were decent. The main course (Eastern Shore BBQ) was the worst-tough, salty, and tasted worse than a college cafeteria meal. Dessert was passable but far from Michelin quality. Service and ambiance were good, but the food was a huge letdown (which I care the most) Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Jae Dagulo
Experience of a lifetime. The only thing I can say is, you must experience this restaurant with an open mind and an empty stomach. Service was just as amazing and I highly recommend the chips and dip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maisy Buchanan
We had a wonderful dinner at Kinship on our wedding night. Food and service were great, and they were helpful in accommodating our reservation with a couple last-minute changes. Happy cat 😸
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron French
Made a reservation here on a business trip and had to miss our dinner because my mother was admitted to the hospital. My wife called and explained our situation and we still got charged $75 for missing our reservation. Distasteful and disgusting. Don't waste your time with people like this.
William Smith
A gem of a restaurant tucked just steps from the convention center. The service was attentive, and the food more than delivered. The menu was thoughtful, balanced, and had something to please every palate. The only small quirk was the layout of the menu, which wasn’t immediately intuitive - but our server walked us through it clearly. Every bite proved they’ve earned that Michelin star. We’ll absolutely be back.
I had very high expectations due to a friend's recommendation, however, the waiter talked way too fast and the soup and pasta we ordered was way too salty. Pork chop was the only thing that was good. For the amount we were paying, this was definitely not worth it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Max Ballo
Fantastic spot! The Niçoise salad was really really good and I’d also recommend getting the almond crusted halibut. The wine list is very extensive and the staff is very friendly. If you’re visiting DC, I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Farquhar
The best michelin star restaurant in DC!! Absolutely blew us away. Amanda and Kevin were so kind, and the food was beyond delicious. Everything was perfectly balanced and although there are adventurous options, nothing too intimidating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Pat
My family celebrated a middle school graduation at Kinship. We were impressed by the food, wine selection, and hospitality. I called ahead to let them know we’d have a toddler and a graduate. They had a high chair ready and brought out a mocktail for the teen and fruit for the toddler before the meal. They helped me prearrange a personal cake for the graduate and brought it out with a candle. Best dishes we had were the veal chop, halibut, and sweetbreads. Our party would not order the shrimp pappardelle again. It was the least delicious. Saffron soup was also tasty. The dining space is intimate and the atmosphere is unpretentious and warm. We plan to return to try some other menu items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Matt Gaegler
One of the best fine dining experiences I’ve had in DC
Great experience, most of the food was absolutely delicious but the portions aren’t huge (as expected). The Kinship name on the door is almost undetectable, speak-easy vibes to the entrance. The service was impeccable, the decor is minimalist and not too cozy (very subjective of course). The beef tongue appetizer was as our favorite dish. Prices are pretty reasonable for the high end restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kinship delivered an unforgettable meal— the spiced squid and veal t-bone were flavor bombs, with service so attentive it felt personal. Cozy vibe in Shaw, but book ahead; it's a gem worth the splurge.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is always phenomenal had the pleasure of dinning here on multiple occasion and will keep it in our rotation
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every dish was outstanding. The risotto served with the pork belly was especially impressive, and the monkfish was excellent, right down to the perfectly crispy onion fritters on top. Their signature lobster toast is an absolute must-try. They even surprised me with a handwritten birthday note, which made the experience extra special. I’d love to come back next season to try their new menu.
Exceptional menu selection - I enjoyed the way they broke up their menu and was pleasantly surprised by some of the techniques used to elevate simple dishes. All of the dishes were impressively thoughtful and well executed. As a Michelin starred restaurant, I expected more thoughtful and meticulous front of house service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Overpriced and disappointing taste. Paid $160 per person for the Kinship menu and most dishes were barely edible. Only the bread and tuna appetizer were decent. The main course (Eastern Shore BBQ) was the worst-tough, salty, and tasted worse than a college cafeteria meal. Dessert was passable but far from Michelin quality. Service and ambiance were good, but the food was a huge letdown (which I care the most) Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Experience of a lifetime. The only thing I can say is, you must experience this restaurant with an open mind and an empty stomach. Service was just as amazing and I highly recommend the chips and dip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a wonderful dinner at Kinship on our wedding night. Food and service were great, and they were helpful in accommodating our reservation with a couple last-minute changes. Happy cat 😸
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Made a reservation here on a business trip and had to miss our dinner because my mother was admitted to the hospital. My wife called and explained our situation and we still got charged $75 for missing our reservation. Distasteful and disgusting. Don't waste your time with people like this.
A gem of a restaurant tucked just steps from the convention center. The service was attentive, and the food more than delivered. The menu was thoughtful, balanced, and had something to please every palate. The only small quirk was the layout of the menu, which wasn’t immediately intuitive - but our server walked us through it clearly. Every bite proved they’ve earned that Michelin star. We’ll absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I had very high expectations due to a friend's recommendation, however, the waiter talked way too fast and the soup and pasta we ordered was way too salty. Pork chop was the only thing that was good. For the amount we were paying, this was definitely not worth it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Fantastic spot! The Niçoise salad was really really good and I’d also recommend getting the almond crusted halibut. The wine list is very extensive and the staff is very friendly. If you’re visiting DC, I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best michelin star restaurant in DC!! Absolutely blew us away. Amanda and Kevin were so kind, and the food was beyond delicious. Everything was perfectly balanced and although there are adventurous options, nothing too intimidating!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family celebrated a middle school graduation at Kinship. We were impressed by the food, wine selection, and hospitality. I called ahead to let them know we’d have a toddler and a graduate. They had a high chair ready and brought out a mocktail for the teen and fruit for the toddler before the meal. They helped me prearrange a personal cake for the graduate and brought it out with a candle. Best dishes we had were the veal chop, halibut, and sweetbreads. Our party would not order the shrimp pappardelle again. It was the least delicious. Saffron soup was also tasty. The dining space is intimate and the atmosphere is unpretentious and warm. We plan to return to try some other menu items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
One of the best fine dining experiences I’ve had in DC
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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