This place is a must visit location. We enjoyed tasting and sharing dishes. We were a party of 5 - so we were able to try many items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster French Toast, Slow Roasted Martin Farm Lamb Saddle, Rolls
Kyle Carsten
Update: Unfortunately, Kinship still has a no corkage policy. This is pretty rare throughout DC and truly the only thing keeping us from visiting frequently.
Original Review: October 2023
We’ve loved Kinship every time we have visited in the past. However, their switch during COVID to not allow corkage and retention of that policy post-COVID has kept us from returning. Hopefully they revisit this policy soon. If so, we will be back attending frequently.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al
Hospitality here is a 0.
Siddharth Rohankhedkar
Fantastic food, Great cocktails, Superb Desserts! Easy 5 star. We will be back for sure
A delicious anniversary dinner. The service was top notch. The food was delicious. Our favorite dish was the sashimi - with multiple flavors that exploded in our mouths. The scallops were perfectly cooked and melted in my mouth. The duck was a surprise knock out. We loved our 1st waiter from Kenya. He was the cherry on the top.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandre P
What a special experience! We went there for my sister’s birthday and we were not disappointed. Our very nice waiter helped us navigate the ✨carte✨conducted by the chef, and made good recommendations. The food was amazing and well-portioned. Even thought all our entrés was excellent, we have to recommend the rock shrimp. Likewise for the mains, they were all outstanding. If we had to recommend one however, it would be the scallops. The desserts were perfectly balanced. As pastry connoisseurs, we appreciated this delightful discovery. Finally, they kindly brought a birthday cake along with a sweet note for my sisters birthday, she really appreciated it. I’ll definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
iAm CMack
I finally made my way to this spot after friends spoke of it highly. It has a rustic feel inside which isn't normal for upscale restaurants in DC. The food and drinks were spot on also. I enjoyed this restaurant quite a bit. Good job guys
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lobster French Toast
George Hanna
The food was not Michelin worthy. I don’t know how they got a Michelin star. Also, the Hispanic waiter was really hard to understand, forgot I ordered a main course, and sent my dessert to the wrong table.
kathryn santivasci
Amazing restaurant with incredible service. The chips and dip was the highlight. The squid and Thai tea dessert were also amazing. I liked the lobster french toast but would get something different next time. Very expensive but worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Dip
Bennett Carter
Tried taking my date here for dinner but there were a bunch of protesters outside with tons of police. They said the owner refuses to denounce some force feeding of animals where they sell the diseased liver of ducks? We decided not to go in.
This was one of the most incredible dining experiences I’ve ever had the privilege of. The chefs’ creativity and the way they bring life’s favorite flavor combinations together was outstanding. Each course was special from the appetizers to the entrees to the rolls in a box and dessert (oh my heavens). I had the lamb entree and my foodie bestie had the ribeye (every bite was incredible). The ambiance was beautiful and we were seated in front of a long window that allows you to see all the wonderful food creators at work. Our server was wonderful as well and provided the right balance of making sure we were taken care of and allowing us to enjoy each course with some privacy. If you are in D.C., make sure you take your most favorite person to dinner here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob
Celebrated my partner’s birthday dinner here and we greatly enjoyed the experience. The staff was extremely courteous and the ambiance, while simple, felt very refined yet warm and welcoming. I sincerely appreciated the hand written happy birthday card that was waiting on our table when we arrived.
Food was incredible, especially the entrees. They nailed the seafood, still thinking about the rockfish dish to this day.
You must try Kinship if you are a foodie and in the DC area. The Tock reservation system is also very easy to use.
Andrew Riguzzi
The best food and service in DC. This is my favorite restaurant in all of DC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Becca Andersen
Every detail was curated and the food was delightfully fresh and delicious. Very impressive especially with a la carte to produce such high quality and consistency. We had a salad, the squid, rockfish, ribeye, mango dessert, and strawberry dessert. They made a special effort to wish my partner happy birthday and even brought him a delicious banana passion fruit cake. Definitely will dine again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alison Lerner
We’ve been to kinship many times and try to go on each visit to DC. The menu is always changing so it’s interesting every time. The food is fresh, high-quality, and creatively prepared. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable, and the service is friendly and attentive. We look forward to our next visit!!
This place is a must visit location. We enjoyed tasting and sharing dishes. We were a party of 5 - so we were able to try many items.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster French Toast, Slow Roasted Martin Farm Lamb Saddle, Rolls
Update: Unfortunately, Kinship still has a no corkage policy. This is pretty rare throughout DC and truly the only thing keeping us from visiting frequently.
Original Review: October 2023
We’ve loved Kinship every time we have visited in the past. However, their switch during COVID to not allow corkage and retention of that policy post-COVID has kept us from returning. Hopefully they revisit this policy soon. If so, we will be back attending frequently.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hospitality here is a 0.
Fantastic food, Great cocktails, Superb Desserts! Easy 5 star. We will be back for sure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops, Lobster French Toast, Bluefin Tuna Tataki, Blackberries Merveilleux
A delicious anniversary dinner. The service was top notch. The food was delicious. Our favorite dish was the sashimi - with multiple flavors that exploded in our mouths. The scallops were perfectly cooked and melted in my mouth. The duck was a surprise knock out. We loved our 1st waiter from Kenya. He was the cherry on the top.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a special experience!
We went there for my sister’s birthday and we were not disappointed. Our very nice waiter helped us navigate the ✨carte✨conducted by the chef, and made good recommendations. The food was amazing and well-portioned. Even thought all our entrés was excellent, we have to recommend the rock shrimp. Likewise for the mains, they were all outstanding. If we had to recommend one however, it would be the scallops. The desserts were perfectly balanced. As pastry connoisseurs, we appreciated this delightful discovery. Finally, they kindly brought a birthday cake along with a sweet note for my sisters birthday, she really appreciated it. I’ll definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I finally made my way to this spot after friends spoke of it highly. It has a rustic feel inside which isn't normal for upscale restaurants in DC. The food and drinks were spot on also. I enjoyed this restaurant quite a bit. Good job guys
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lobster French Toast
The food was not Michelin worthy. I don’t know how they got a Michelin star. Also, the Hispanic waiter was really hard to understand, forgot I ordered a main course, and sent my dessert to the wrong table.
Amazing restaurant with incredible service. The chips and dip was the highlight. The squid and Thai tea dessert were also amazing. I liked the lobster french toast but would get something different next time. Very expensive but worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Dip
Tried taking my date here for dinner but there were a bunch of protesters outside with tons of police. They said the owner refuses to denounce some force feeding of animals where they sell the diseased liver of ducks? We decided not to go in.
Restaurantji Recommends
This was one of the most incredible dining experiences I’ve ever had the privilege of. The chefs’ creativity and the way they bring life’s favorite flavor combinations together was outstanding. Each course was special from the appetizers to the entrees to the rolls in a box and dessert (oh my heavens). I had the lamb entree and my foodie bestie had the ribeye (every bite was incredible). The ambiance was beautiful and we were seated in front of a long window that allows you to see all the wonderful food creators at work. Our server was wonderful as well and provided the right balance of making sure we were taken care of and allowing us to enjoy each course with some privacy. If you are in D.C., make sure you take your most favorite person to dinner here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Celebrated my partner’s birthday dinner here and we greatly enjoyed the experience. The staff was extremely courteous and the ambiance, while simple, felt very refined yet warm and welcoming. I sincerely appreciated the hand written happy birthday card that was waiting on our table when we arrived.
Food was incredible, especially the entrees. They nailed the seafood, still thinking about the rockfish dish to this day.
You must try Kinship if you are a foodie and in the DC area. The Tock reservation system is also very easy to use.
The best food and service in DC. This is my favorite restaurant in all of DC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every detail was curated and the food was delightfully fresh and delicious. Very impressive especially with a la carte to produce such high quality and consistency. We had a salad, the squid, rockfish, ribeye, mango dessert, and strawberry dessert. They made a special effort to wish my partner happy birthday and even brought him a delicious banana passion fruit cake. Definitely will dine again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We’ve been to kinship many times and try to go on each visit to DC. The menu is always changing so it’s interesting every time. The food is fresh, high-quality, and creatively prepared. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable, and the service is friendly and attentive. We look forward to our next visit!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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