The food is very good. You get what you pay for, so that’s good. The waiter was good and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is cheap for the price. We were theater goers on this evening and the restaurant was empty. The place we were to be seated was perhaps the worst table in the room. We had reservations. for this visit. We asked to be seated elsewhere and the host then sat us in the second worst table in the empty restaurant. Perhaps he was new at the job(?). Other employees didn’t welcome us, as if our arrival was a problem. For the price point, the overall service was below average. Recommend go across the street to Virginia Darling where one is always treated nicely.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Coulotte Steak, Catfish
Amy Gottlieb
Had a lovely and relaxing drink at the bar. Amy the bartender was excellent.
Service: 5
Mary Doyle
KILN is one of the most exciting meals I’ve had in a while. The chilled beets were absolutely craveable—so fresh and flavorful. The wine selection was spot-on. I loved the vibe of the space, especially being able to watch Chef in action - it added such a fun touch to the experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. I can’t wait to come back….and pray those beets are still on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Kimberly Bilas
Andrew and Amy are wonderful! We love stopping by and staying longer than expected! Highly recommend this bar/restaurant if you are in old town! Great location and even better vibe!
Scott Chauncey
Place is a joke. They served me an ice cold sandwich that would normally be served hot. Ice cold. They didn’t care when I brought it on their attention. Avoid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Deth Khaia
The food was okay. None of the dishes i had stood out in terms of flavor. The presentation was nice. Going in, I didn't expect much from a hotel restaurant. The pork dish was very fatty, little pink inside, and had no flavor. The two bartenders were not attentive or friendly, and to get their attention, i had to raise my hand to get drinks ordered. For water, I have to ask for one. The female bartender was very loud. Many workers were running around, but none noticed my dirty plates were sitting in front of me until the next course arrived. No one asked how the food was. I live in the neighborhood and thought i would give this place a try, but the experience i had tonight was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Eric Caron
Went to Kiln for dinner and had an amazing experience. The staff is amazing, Carolyn was our server and was fantastic. Chef Matt crushed every dish. Could not recommend anymore highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derek Connor
One of the best meals my wife and I have had in old town. The roof top bar drinks, Main restaurant food, the service, were all five stars.
Only down side were prices, be ready.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coulotte Steak
Marcel Apple
An amazing dining experience. Something that ALX has been lacking. A huge boost to our dining scene.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Bass
Outstanding food, excellent service, great ambiance.
My wife and I just celebrated our 8th anniversary here and opted for the tasting menu. We both had different favorite bites but this was one of the best tasting experiences we’ve had and the staff were delightful and attentive. We are excited to return and wouldn’t necessarily save this place for just special occasions even though that was a hit for us!
Dietary restrictions: The staff were attentive and careful about asking and confirming any dietary restrictions and allergies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish, Red Snapper Crudo, Strawberries and Cream Dessert, Roasted Sweet Potatoes
UberDumpling
Very enjoyable experience. My wife and I celebrated our 22-year wedding anniversary at Kiln restaurant in Old Towne Alexandria, VA. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience, food, and hospitality. We were able to get seated by the kitchen/ cooking area where we were able to observe the chefs and kitchen performing their art. We have never done this before so it was a wonderful experience watching. The kitchen was immaculately clean, orderly, and extremely well-functioning. We opted for the five-course meal and enjoyed every bit of it. They surprised us with options that we probably would never have chosen ourselves. We highly recommend and will return.
Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options.
Dietary restrictions: If you choose the courses menu the servers will ask if there are any dietary restrictions to ensure you have a great experience.
A mid atlantic hearth, new american gem! The chef worked at Jean Gorges in New York and decided to make Old Town his home. Phenomenal food featuring local seafood and complex cocktails. A truly elevated place and totally worth the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Snapper Crudo, Strawberries and Cream Dessert
Tenny Lucia
Easily the best restaurant in Old Town! Food, service and ambience are amazing. Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Snapper Crudo, Strawberries and Cream Dessert, Half Chicken, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Milk and Honey Dessert
Ignacio Montes
I’m in town as a tourist and came for dinner with my wife. Everything was great, until I noticed two things on the bill. First that I was taxed 16% on the order, 4 different taxes. I was usually accustomed to sales tax. The other 3 the server and manager weren’t really able to explain. The second was that the suggested tip was calculated on the total bill including 16% tax. That is 37-40% on top of the menu price. Are taxes and service charges getting a little out of hand? While everything was great, is Kiln a $100 per person or $140 per person restaurant. Just a thought.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Catfish, Strawberries and Cream Dessert
The food is very good. You get what you pay for, so that’s good. The waiter was good and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is cheap for the price. We were theater goers on this evening and the restaurant was empty. The place we were to be seated was perhaps the worst table in the room. We had reservations. for this visit. We asked to be seated elsewhere and the host then sat us in the second worst table in the empty restaurant. Perhaps he was new at the job(?). Other employees didn’t welcome us, as if our arrival was a problem. For the price point, the overall service was below average. Recommend go across the street to Virginia Darling where one is always treated nicely.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Coulotte Steak, Catfish
Had a lovely and relaxing drink at the bar. Amy the bartender was excellent.
Service: 5
KILN is one of the most exciting meals I’ve had in a while. The chilled beets were absolutely craveable—so fresh and flavorful. The wine selection was spot-on. I loved the vibe of the space, especially being able to watch Chef in action - it added such a fun touch to the experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. I can’t wait to come back….and pray those beets are still on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Andrew and Amy are wonderful! We love stopping by and staying longer than expected! Highly recommend this bar/restaurant if you are in old town! Great location and even better vibe!
Place is a joke. They served me an ice cold sandwich that would normally be served hot. Ice cold. They didn’t care when I brought it on their attention. Avoid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food was okay. None of the dishes i had stood out in terms of flavor. The presentation was nice. Going in, I didn't expect much from a hotel restaurant. The pork dish was very fatty, little pink inside, and had no flavor. The two bartenders were not attentive or friendly, and to get their attention, i had to raise my hand to get drinks ordered. For water, I have to ask for one. The female bartender was very loud. Many workers were running around, but none noticed my dirty plates were sitting in front of me until the next course arrived. No one asked how the food was. I live in the neighborhood and thought i would give this place a try, but the experience i had tonight was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Went to Kiln for dinner and had an amazing experience. The staff is amazing, Carolyn was our server and was fantastic. Chef Matt crushed every dish. Could not recommend anymore highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best meals my wife and I have had in old town. The roof top bar drinks, Main restaurant food, the service, were all five stars.
Only down side were prices, be ready.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coulotte Steak
An amazing dining experience. Something that ALX has been lacking. A huge boost to our dining scene.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding food, excellent service, great ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My wife and I just celebrated our 8th anniversary here and opted for the tasting menu. We both had different favorite bites but this was one of the best tasting experiences we’ve had and the staff were delightful and attentive. We are excited to return and wouldn’t necessarily save this place for just special occasions even though that was a hit for us!
Dietary restrictions: The staff were attentive and careful about asking and confirming any dietary restrictions and allergies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish, Red Snapper Crudo, Strawberries and Cream Dessert, Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Very enjoyable experience. My wife and I celebrated our 22-year wedding anniversary at Kiln restaurant in Old Towne Alexandria, VA. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience, food, and hospitality. We were able to get seated by the kitchen/ cooking area where we were able to observe the chefs and kitchen performing their art. We have never done this before so it was a wonderful experience watching. The kitchen was immaculately clean, orderly, and extremely well-functioning.
We opted for the five-course meal and enjoyed every bit of it. They surprised us with options that we probably would never have chosen ourselves.
We highly recommend and will return.
Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options.
Dietary restrictions: If you choose the courses menu the servers will ask if there are any dietary restrictions to ensure you have a great experience.
Parking: Metered street parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coulotte Steak, Catfish, Roasted Sweet Potatoes
A mid atlantic hearth, new american gem! The chef worked at Jean Gorges in New York and decided to make Old Town his home. Phenomenal food featuring local seafood and complex cocktails. A truly elevated place and totally worth the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Snapper Crudo, Strawberries and Cream Dessert
Easily the best restaurant in Old Town! Food, service and ambience are amazing. Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Snapper Crudo, Strawberries and Cream Dessert, Half Chicken, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Milk and Honey Dessert
I’m in town as a tourist and came for dinner with my wife. Everything was great, until I noticed two things on the bill. First that I was taxed 16% on the order, 4 different taxes. I was usually accustomed to sales tax. The other 3 the server and manager weren’t really able to explain. The second was that the suggested tip was calculated on the total bill including 16% tax. That is 37-40% on top of the menu price. Are taxes and service charges getting a little out of hand? While everything was great, is Kiln a $100 per person or $140 per person restaurant. Just a thought.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Catfish, Strawberries and Cream Dessert
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