you have to be in a social mood with strangers to really enjoy this place. if you want an intimate quiet dinner this will not be your best option in boise.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corey
I've now visited Kin a number of times and it is exceptional each and every time. Doesn't get better – food, service, art, music, ambiance, the entire program is very well done. Consistently.
Rebecca
Eating at Kin is always a surprise and a delight. It is more than going out to dinner, it is an experience. The thought and artistry that goes into each course shows how much they care about giving their guests a special meal. I am always astonished at how they combine foods and flavors to make the most unique and delicious courses. Thank you Kin for all you do. We are lucky to have you here in Boise.
Karen
Very expensive but an amazing experience. First, the decor of the restaurant is modern but manages to feel warm at the same time. We sat by the prep space and it was fun to watch the team assemble the dishes. Five courses and everything was different and great. There is a story that goes along with the meal and enjoyed the different staff members sharing it. A communal table and it was fun to chat with the people around us. I won't be able to afford to go there often but look forward to going there again...someday. Thanks to all for an outstanding evening.
Steven A Greene
Last night, my partner and I were utterly disappointed by our experience at Kin. We had made a reservation weeks in advance to celebrate our wedding night, only to be met with a shocking lack of consideration. Upon arriving, we realized the restaurant had overbooked and could only offer us two seats at a large, shared table with strangers. This was a complete letdown, considering the special occasion and the fact that we had made our reservation well in advance. The staff's response was equally disheartening. When we expressed our disappointment and explained that we were celebrating our wedding, the waiter's dismissive attitude was evident. He seemed more concerned with avoiding responsibility than ensuring our satisfaction. It was clear that once we had prepaid, the restaurant had no incentive to provide good service. We left Kin feeling frustrated and disappointed. Our special night was ruined by a complete lack of respect and professionalism from the staff. I would strongly advise anyone considering dining here to think twice.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Steven
Last night, my partner and I were utterly disappointed by our experience at Kin. We had made a reservation weeks in advance to celebrate our wedding night, only to be met with a shocking lack of consideration. Upon arriving, we were informed that the restaurant had overbooked and could only offer us two seats at a large, shared table with strangers. This was a complete letdown, considering the special occasion and the fact that we had made our reservation well in advance. The staff's response was equally disheartening. When we expressed our disappointment and explained that we were celebrating our wedding, the waiter's dismissive attitude was evident. He seemed more concerned with avoiding responsibility than ensuring our satisfaction. It was clear that once we had prepaid, the restaurant had no incentive to provide good service. We left Kin feeling frustrated and disappointed. Our special night was ruined by a complete lack of respect and professionalism from the staff. I would strongly advise anyone considering dining here to think twice.
Justin Snider
100 stars! Incredible food and experience. We came for the last seating which I guess is a little different. The food was unique and delicious. I wish I could describe it all but they were all related to Aesop's Fables and just kept getting better.
Pretty amazing deal for an incredible dinner with wine pairing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Alcorn
We visited KIN for the supper club on Saturday night for my husband's 40th birthday. We were really excited to eat at this restaurant and prioritized this a month out. We've eaten at many James Beard and Michelin star restaurants in the US and internationally, and I have to say that we unfortunately walked away from this feeling like this was the worst experience that we have ever had. We felt that we didn't get our money's worth in terms of quality or quantity and the ambience and experience left much to be desired.
Specifically, these are some of the things that stood out as making this a suboptimal experience: 1) You all called and emailed us multiple times and wanted details about my husband's 40th (his name, etc.). Then, KIN did absolutely nothing to make it special - a candle, a note, etc. I would have been fine if there was no mention of it being a special event, but you all asked multiple questions in advance, and then it was never mentioned as a part of the experience. 2) The food was bland, the portions were incredibly small for the $ amount, and the price point seemed very high given that there were no ingredients that were out of the ordinary or preparation styles that seemed unique. Frankly, we felt that we have made better food at home as home chefs. I have no problem with the price point...we've spent $600-700 for dinner for 2 people before and left happy with the money that we spent. Not the case this time. 3) We were seated really close to everyone (shoulder to shoulder). No offense, when you go out for a really nice dinner like that, there should be an assumption that people may not want to be communal. They may want to just enjoy dinner with the people that they booked a reservation with. We were seated in the middle, and the people on either side would not stop talking to us the entire time, and there was no easy way out of that situation. 4) The wine was also unremarkable. The cocktails before hand were phenomenal. We were actually initially very excited if that was to be an indication of the evening, but that quality did not hold.
Anyways, I hate to share this feedback, but it really was one of our worst dining experiences.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Steven
Kris and team crushed it! There is an incredible amount of detail placed on each ingredient. The flavors, presentation, and theme of the night (Aesop's Fables) were all 5/5 stars.
Creative genius. Tied the ingredients, preparation and presentation for each course with an Aesop Fairytale theme. Describing each course in perfect detail with corresponding ingredients. Lovely art gallery to peruse with our welcome cocktail. Hip vibe. One suggestion might be to lower the beat music for the meal descriptions and conversation. Difficult to hear from the full length of the table settings. Otherwise a phenomenal experience. We will be back! Thank you for making my birthday so very special.
Nick
Truly a wonderful experience all around! Delicious food, fun cocktails, and an awesome themed menu with excellent service to boot! Was a huge hit to take some customer from Spain- they raved about the experience!
Anna Carter-McCarthy
Just go. A great evening out. ?????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carman Carter
If you are looking for a great food experience visit Kin. We opted for the 8:45 reservation for a more laid back experience. Every dish was delicious and beautiful presented. Get there early and enjoy a cocktail at the bar.
Just bad, service everything sucked.
Service: 1
you have to be in a social mood with strangers to really enjoy this place. if you want an intimate quiet dinner this will not be your best option in boise.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've now visited Kin a number of times and it is exceptional each and every time. Doesn't get better – food, service, art, music, ambiance, the entire program is very well done. Consistently.
Eating at Kin is always a surprise and a delight. It is more than going out to dinner, it is an experience. The thought and artistry that goes into each course shows how much they care about giving their guests a special meal. I am always astonished at how they combine foods and flavors to make the most unique and delicious courses. Thank you Kin for all you do. We are lucky to have you here in Boise.
Very expensive but an amazing experience. First, the decor of the restaurant is modern but manages to feel warm at the same time. We sat by the prep space and it was fun to watch the team assemble the dishes. Five courses and everything was different and great. There is a story that goes along with the meal and enjoyed the different staff members sharing it. A communal table and it was fun to chat with the people around us. I won't be able to afford to go there often but look forward to going there again...someday. Thanks to all for an outstanding evening.
Last night, my partner and I were utterly disappointed by our experience at Kin. We had made a reservation weeks in advance to celebrate our wedding night, only to be met with a shocking lack of consideration. Upon arriving, we realized the restaurant had overbooked and could only offer us two seats at a large, shared table with strangers. This was a complete letdown, considering the special occasion and the fact that we had made our reservation well in advance.
The staff's response was equally disheartening. When we expressed our disappointment and explained that we were celebrating our wedding, the waiter's dismissive attitude was evident. He seemed more concerned with avoiding responsibility than ensuring our satisfaction. It was clear that once we had prepaid, the restaurant had no incentive to provide good service.
We left Kin feeling frustrated and disappointed. Our special night was ruined by a complete lack of respect and professionalism from the staff. I would strongly advise anyone considering dining here to think twice.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Last night, my partner and I were utterly disappointed by our experience at Kin. We had made a reservation weeks in advance to celebrate our wedding night, only to be met with a shocking lack of consideration. Upon arriving, we were informed that the restaurant had overbooked and could only offer us two seats at a large, shared table with strangers. This was a complete letdown, considering the special occasion and the fact that we had made our reservation well in advance. The staff's response was equally disheartening. When we expressed our disappointment and explained that we were celebrating our wedding, the waiter's dismissive attitude was evident. He seemed more concerned with avoiding responsibility than ensuring our satisfaction. It was clear that once we had prepaid, the restaurant had no incentive to provide good service. We left Kin feeling frustrated and disappointed. Our special night was ruined by a complete lack of respect and professionalism from the staff. I would strongly advise anyone considering dining here to think twice.
100 stars! Incredible food and experience. We came for the last seating which I guess is a little different. The food was unique and delicious. I wish I could describe it all but they were all related to Aesop's Fables and just kept getting better.
Pretty amazing deal for an incredible dinner with wine pairing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visited KIN for the supper club on Saturday night for my husband's 40th birthday. We were really excited to eat at this restaurant and prioritized this a month out. We've eaten at many James Beard and Michelin star restaurants in the US and internationally, and I have to say that we unfortunately walked away from this feeling like this was the worst experience that we have ever had. We felt that we didn't get our money's worth in terms of quality or quantity and the ambience and experience left much to be desired.
Specifically, these are some of the things that stood out as making this a suboptimal experience:
1) You all called and emailed us multiple times and wanted details about my husband's 40th (his name, etc.). Then, KIN did absolutely nothing to make it special - a candle, a note, etc. I would have been fine if there was no mention of it being a special event, but you all asked multiple questions in advance, and then it was never mentioned as a part of the experience.
2) The food was bland, the portions were incredibly small for the $ amount, and the price point seemed very high given that there were no ingredients that were out of the ordinary or preparation styles that seemed unique. Frankly, we felt that we have made better food at home as home chefs. I have no problem with the price point...we've spent $600-700 for dinner for 2 people before and left happy with the money that we spent. Not the case this time.
3) We were seated really close to everyone (shoulder to shoulder). No offense, when you go out for a really nice dinner like that, there should be an assumption that people may not want to be communal. They may want to just enjoy dinner with the people that they booked a reservation with. We were seated in the middle, and the people on either side would not stop talking to us the entire time, and there was no easy way out of that situation.
4) The wine was also unremarkable. The cocktails before hand were phenomenal. We were actually initially very excited if that was to be an indication of the evening, but that quality did not hold.
Anyways, I hate to share this feedback, but it really was one of our worst dining experiences.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Kris and team crushed it! There is an incredible amount of detail placed on each ingredient. The flavors, presentation, and theme of the night (Aesop's Fables) were all 5/5 stars.
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Creative genius. Tied the ingredients, preparation and presentation for each course with an Aesop Fairytale theme. Describing each course in perfect detail with corresponding ingredients. Lovely art gallery to peruse with our welcome cocktail. Hip vibe. One suggestion might be to lower the beat music for the meal descriptions and conversation. Difficult to hear from the full length of the table settings. Otherwise a phenomenal experience. We will be back! Thank you for making my birthday so very special.
Truly a wonderful experience all around! Delicious food, fun cocktails, and an awesome themed menu with excellent service to boot! Was a huge hit to take some customer from Spain- they raved about the experience!
Just go. A great evening out.
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you are looking for a great food experience visit Kin. We opted for the 8:45 reservation for a more laid back experience. Every dish was delicious and beautiful presented.
Get there early and enjoy a cocktail at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The drinks are outstanding!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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