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Kinship Washington Reviews
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I expected more from Kinship then what I received. I am not certain if the food and service have declined or whether they didn't deserve the Michelin star in the first place. The environment was sleek and minimalist, acoustically loud though. Th
mediocrete at best.
we get a box from blue apron once a week, and main was similar to the diy from the box, but less pleasing for the palate
A DC restaurant that is worth the hype! I've been meaning
A DC restaurant that is worth the hype! I've been meaning to try this restaurant for years but never got to it. Finally went with a group of friends and boy was it good! We were definitely not dressed for dinner but no one batted an eye. Service
Must go here
We enjoyed the whole experience! The food was so delicious and the menu was so creative. Caviar and chips!! The staff is exceptional: knowledgeable, kind, and worked as a team to make sure that everything was taken care of. So good! Going back!
I Do not recommend
The good: Great cocktails, welcoming staff, excellent description of the dishes offered on the menu, great service, they also went out of their way to help us celebrate a special occasion The bad: 2/3 of what we ordered came lukewarm and not very ta
Not my favorite dining experience but there are definitely
Not my favorite dining experience but there are definitely things to highlight! Loved the Sea Bass the flavors of yuzu were very strong and I really liked how flavorful everything was. The ribeye was also perfectly cooked and super tender! Desser
The restaurant was a cozy experience for a celebration
The restaurant was a cozy experience for a celebration dinner. Highlight of the meal was the Pineapple Hand Pie, it was delicious, warm, and fresh. The chips and dip are a must for the starter. The roast chicken was good but there is a 1hr 15 min wai
Early Valentine's Day went right! Me and my partner just
Early Valentine's Day went right! Me and my partner just moved to DC and wanted to treat ourselves to a special meal. Kinship is an upscale casual restaurant combining exquisite culinary skills ("craft" section of the menu) with worl
TL;DR The food, the service and the vibe were good, but
TL;DR The food, the service and the vibe were good, but not exceptional and it's not worth the price. If you've never been here, give it a try, but I wouldn't come back. Food: 4/5 * I ordered the squash soup, lobster toast, tuna ta
Last night, I hosted a client and friend for dinner.
I'd heard great things about Kinship. Overall, the ambiance was great, and I loved the waiting lounge, separate bar area, and dining set-up. When you walk in, you know you're at a special place. Service was underwhelming. My client and I d
Went here for our two year wedding anniversary because we
Went here for our two year wedding anniversary because we wanted to go to a Michelin starred restaurant, and I was disappointed... The service was pretty great, we were seated promptly and were given new silverware after every dish and our waters we
Terrible meal at Michelin starred restaurant
This was possibly one of the worst meals we have ever had. This is a Michelin starred restaurant and the food on an airplane was better than this. Nobody in the kitchen had tasted anything that was to be put on a plate. Nobody had thought about pl
Service was great and food was delicious inspired by chef.
My favorite was Tuna Tataki!!! It was a relaxed and chill ambiance with a little touch of class in room decor. We had this menu choices on Dec 7th of 2024. Our server was accommodating! One suggestion is the dishware. They seemed kinda plain. They
This was out final meal in DC and our 2nd Michelin-star
This was out final meal in DC and our 2nd Michelin-star restaurant. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a very minimalist yet chic vibe. Our server, Kevin, was very friendly, though we had a little bit of a mishap with timing, as our food was
Utter disappointment
My wife and I chose kinship for the celebration of our 11th wedding anniversary. We love and deeply appreciate art and skill involved in all aspects of fine dining and having had the great privilege of dining at many of the Michelin restaurants in DC
Kinship was a wonderful experience from beginning to end.
I did not have a reservation and called ahead. Michelle was very accommodating and was able to find me a table. Donald was my server and was able to explain everything on the menu as well as give recommendations. All of the wait staff were polite, at
Our visit to Kinship was exceptional.
Service, food, and ambiance were all 10/10. We couldn't have asked for more.
Love this restaurant
We were told our table was in the basement and were very apprehensive. Ended up, it was the best table in the house for us. It was just outside the kitchen with a view of the kitchen through a window (dinner and a show!). We started with the lobst
Food: Squid and Rockfish was very flavourful.
The halibut was way too salty. Overseasoned. Service: I didn't understand the hierarchy of the menu, and it was not explained. I ordered 3 heavy food, without knowing. It feels like one of the server wasn't proficient in English. When he describes
Kinship is an intimate higher end restaurant in DC.
I visited for the first time with a friend for dinner on a Friday evening. We started with the rolls which came out fresh and delicious. The scallops and lamp chops were delicious! I didn't really enjoy the soup. The service was excellent. Defiantly
Absolutely amazing meal.
The food was incredible. The server was the kindest, most attentive, most informed server I've ever had - his presence made the meal all the better. I wish I'd gotten his name as I'd have mentioned him here. Everything we ate was so delicious and my
Wonderful meal
Almost missed the entrance as it was fairly non descript. Was invited to wait at the bar or lounge decorated like a cozy living room while the party arrived. The dining area was welcoming and the booth we were seated in exuded farm house vibes. The m
We made a reservation on Kinship's website which also
We made a reservation on Kinship's website which also required a deposit that is applied to your final bill. The food and service was excellent. The servers were very attentive to our needs. My only complaint would be that I could hear all the conver
Terrible service.
I had to wait until AFTER my meal was done for the absent waiter to finally come by to take my wine order. My water glass sat empty until the end of my meal too. Clearly, with their mandatory 23% "tip" included, the wait staff make absolute
I visited Kinship again this week after many years away.
The mushroom torchon is still on the menu, and I still enjoyed it, but the overall experience was disappointing because it did not live up to the prices or Michelin star status. We visited on a Friday in the early evening and were some of the first
My experience at Kinship didn't live up to the anticipation.
We experienced a significant delay in service from the start, with our server juggling bartender duties as well. Coupled with a hefty 23% service charge, my expectations for exceptional service were high, yet the reality was underwhelming, especially
Impeccable food & service
All of our dishes were perfectly designed and prepared, and our service was fantastic. A marvelous experience, well deserving of its Michelin star. Will return on our next visit to DC!
My only severe complaint about Kinship is the acoustics.
I think it is unfair to dock them a star for it, but as someone who is sensitive to auditory stimuli, I found it very unsettling. It felt like you could hear everyone else's conversations. But on to the food! Everything we had was fantastic with a fe
Pretty close to perfect.
Had dinner on Saturday night and we loved everything, from the lobster French toast to the mahi mahi. This is a very well run restaurant, service was perfectly timed and the sommelier was a joy. The apple pie, with a wink at McDonald's was a perfect
Food was so good! Had the black bass and the mushrooms,
Food was so good! Had the black bass and the mushrooms, with banana crepe for dessert. But can't recommend the service. Slow, inattentive, our waiter wasn't interested in describing the menu at all, and he got one of our dishes wrong. That's just an
Was in DC for a work trip and a coworker reserved this
Was in DC for a work trip and a coworker reserved this experience for us 4. Everything was amazing. Service, Food, atmosphere. You really can't go wrong ordering anything off the menu. All 4 of my coworkers gave it 5 stars. Kinship is also Michelin r
What a disappointment.
Food was good, but service was terrible. The artichoke soup and the duck were delicious. The server didn't provide the best guidance when ordering, never placed an order for a shared appetizer, made inappropriate (racist?) comments, gestured one the
Fallen Star: Poor Service Leaves Bad Taste in spite of Good Food. Very Memorable for all the wrong reasons.
The food was terrific. The service was poor for a regular restaurant, but shockingly bad for a Michelin star. Our waiter poorly explained the menu, the portions and how best to order. He failed to place the order for an entire course that we then ch
After many years of not returning to Kinship (because we
After many years of not returning to Kinship (because we couldn't find a reservation), we squeezed in on Superbowl Sunday : - ). I write this for both the good and bad reasons why this meal may not be representative of the typical experience, becaus
Kinship is a solid four.
The winter menu of 2023 was inventive but didn't have dishes that excited me. We kept it simple, ordering cocktails, salad as an appetizer and surf and turf as our mains. Execution and seasoning of the steak and lobster was perfect. Ambiance was l
Great Food and Wonderful Atmosphere
Amazing food & great atmosphere! The staff went above and beyond to make sure every guest was happy.
Amazing food excellent service. Great wine list
Outstanding food and service. Restaurant very accommodating of dietary restrictions (vegetarian/ vegan) even with the set menu. Family dinner, party of 8. We loved it so much we came back with a party of 8 two weeks later. Amazing experience. Flavors
We could not have been more excited about this restaurant.
Menu and reviews looked incredible. And the food delivered in a big way. The duck/bass/quail/crab cakes could not have been better. But ambience and especially service were very underwhelming. As you walk through the door, you enter what appears to b
Outstanding food and service.
Restaurant very accommodating of dietary restrictions (vegetarian/ vegan) even with the set menu. Family dinner, party of 8. We loved it so much we came back with a party of 8 two weeks later. Amazing experience. Flavors and textures extraordinary. W
Upon entering the restaurant, there was a welcoming and
Upon entering the restaurant, there was a welcoming and cozy waiting room. Once seated, we were presented with beautiful, pristine menus. The cocktails and wine were great. The food was well prepared and presented.
Birthday Dinner
My husband and I went here for my birthday dinner. This restaurant has a small menu with a few options to choose from. They recommend you try an appetizer, entree and dessert from the menu -- if you choose any more, it may be too much food. We did as
Overrated Food, Bad Service
Seated in the basement due to special event with secret service in main dining room (nobody told us in advance). Had to summon the tall, burly foreign waiter every time we needed something; he never pro actively came to us. Every course took 5 minute
Sub par service ok food
Traveled to DC for a weekend restaurant tours. My wife and I were initially very excited about trying this Michelin star restaurant; however that was short lived. Reservations were made a month in advance and confirmed a week prior. We were guaran
Great food, horrible service
The food here was delicious. We had the crab, chutoro, quail, halibut, and lobster French toast. Unfortunately the service from our main server was awful. The host was great. After drinks, we had to ask someone else to take our order. Mid service imp
Absolutely outstanding
Absolutely outstanding. Dinner at kinship is a sophisticated and elegant experience. The seven course tasting menu (we had the pescatarian version) is wonderful, with dishes such as white sturgeon (our favorite), halibut, two-tier scallop (very creat
I called to express my concern about kinship selling foie
I called to express my concern about kinship selling foie gras (which is the fatty liver of ducks/geese that is produced by force-feeding them until their livers are 10 times their normal size) but the person who answered was very rude and made duck
Indescribable how good this place is.
Everything was incredible. Food, service and vibe were just...
Amazing anniversary dinner
We went to Kinship to celebrate our 4 year anniversary. It is a beautiful and serene setting for dinner. The staff were all very kind, helpful, and attentive. Most importantly, the food was so delicious. We had the avocado carpaccio, pork belly, lobs
A cute modern restaurant.
We were surprised the duck was cooked very well. Every where we go the duck is not cooked very well. At Kinship we everything is cooked very well and tastes exceptional. My party ordered the spiced pekin duck breast, slowly braised beef short rib, s
We came to celebrate a birthday, the restaurant knew we had
We came to celebrate a birthday, the restaurant knew we had a special occasion. We were stuck in traffic during a rush hour and called ahead to let the restaurant know we will arrive 20 min late (they hold tables for 15 min past the reservation time)
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