Really enjoyed the tuna, squid, quail and pineapple as the dessert. The tuna is my favourite as it was well balanced with aroma of fruit and nuts (roasted banana, orange and sunflower seeds). Crispy crust with juicy tender inside fish. The touch of lemon grass made the dish so memorable and distinct from other restaurant. They rotate their menu with the season.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isabella Yoo
This Michelin 1 star restaurant used to be one of my favorite restaurants, and it was my 6th or 7th visit.Their food quality is top notch; however, the overall service quality has gradually gotten worse.The lady who received a call was rude and cutting me off while I was talking (I called the restaurant to explain that I'm running late due to traffic, but she cut me off and said, "So are you calling to cancel the reservation or to inform delay?" as soon as I started my 2nd sentence after providing her my info: reservation time, my name and # of party.), which is not something I've experienced at any other Michelin restaurants. The server spilled champagne over the table and my water glass twice but never apologized once.It's quite noisy inside, so do not expect a quiet dining experience during the visit.It's sad that they automatically add 23% service charge for us to pay tips to their employees for this quality of service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Kinship Roast Chicken
Austin Graff
There's no going to Kinship just once. If you stop by for dessert, you'll come back for dinner. If you come for dinner, you'll be back for drinks. It's that kind of place.Located just north of downtown DC near Blagden Allet, Kinship is an invitingly elegant restaurant worthy of it's MIchelin star. The lights are kept low, but it's simple white decor welcomes you with warmth. There's a bar in the front which makes a great cocktail for all preferences. If you like sweet, get the Apple Cider Daquiri.For dessert, we ordered the Parsnip Cake, which is a more fancy and more delicious version of carrot cake. We also tried the fairytale pumpkin chiboust. Both desserts were flavorful, beautiful, and worth every penny.We only came for dessert, but looking at the dinner menu, we'll be back! The staff were friendly and the prices not as bad for a Michelin rated restaurant. Well done, Kinship
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Evan Woelfel
The cuisine here was unique, as well as exquisite. The service was exquisite, leaving nothing more to be desired.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe M.
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 ending. Michelin star deserved.
Ben C.
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 annoying when they are putting a mandatory 23% tip.. but providing 15% level service
Jackie S.
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 rated. Def worth it. I can't wait to travel back to DC with my husband so he can try it out.
Manuel Vasconcelos
Does not offer a vegetarian entree, nor seemed willing to accommodate, so left hungry. Two starters I had were fine, but nothing to write home about.Great setting but service significanty subpar - generally very slow in taking orders (although kitchen was fast), not helpful.Prices are competitive compared to similar restaurants.Vegetarian options: No vegetarian entrees
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Rafael M.
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 guests to pass him an empty plate, set the table for a course we had the finished 5 minutes before.......Unfortunatelly, the service only slightly improved after the manager took over. Desserts were good, but dissappointing that the espresso a guest ordered, was serviced cold and in a coffee-stained cup. Not the service and experience one expects from a Michelin Star restaurant and when the bill is topped with 23% gratuity.
Michelin-starred and definitely earned it. Amazingly tasty and flavorful dishes. On the one hand, the dishes sound/look straight forward without any pretensions. On the other hand, they were some of the best and most flavorful I'd ever eaten. And, the setting is beautiful and tastefully done. The service very good. Can't recommend it highly enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bernie P.
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, because the restaurant was calm and very well staffed. For the food, all were well prepared and presented. We shared everything. To get the negative out of the way, the mahi-mahi was our least favorite. Not bad, but not too interesting. I purposefully selected it because of the flavors identified on the menu, but for us, the described flavors did not transfer to our mouths. Our favorites, on this visit, were the rock shrimp salad, duck, and quail. The rock shrimp salad invited a nice balance of texture. Also, the pickled vegetables and chilli peppers were proportioned fantastically to enhance the shrimp. We could have easily eaten another rock shrimp salad and when I got home actually wondered why we didn't ; - ). Also, because of our lactose allergy the kitchen suggested some reshuffling of our original main course selections, so we had 1 duck and 1 quail for the main course. This would not have been my first choice (to order two birds), but it worked well (and interestingly) because of the way they were both prepared, they were fantastic complements. The duck was not too sweet which is often a danger with duck courses, but once again, the balance with the savoriness and fat of the duck was in perfect harmony with the cocoa and cherry. For the quail, the grapefruit and cilantro really brought out the flavor of what is, often, a not interesting fowl. Just like at Métier, Kinship's menu shines when balancing textures and flavors. I think this is my favorite part of both restaurants. For this price, service was where it needed to be. Prompt and friendly. Wine arrived before each course. Also, our server and sommelier used some real thought in pairing our selected courses with the wine. Tableware changed on cue, and water and bread were always refreshed as needed without being too intrusive. My one nit is that if we can't have a tasting menu (like at Métier), we like a server who will take the reins and make the menu for us. This did not happen even though he tried to helpful, and much of this is personality driven, so it may be us finding the right server who likes to share what she or he believes are the best courses. For the price, after reincluding the $50 deposit when making the reservation, the total price including the automatic service charge/ tip of 23% was $291. We had 5 glasses of wine, two main courses, two starters, two desserts, and one coffee. At first, I thought we had a really good value for the price and food. When we left, we felt satisfied. However, we both felt a little hungry within an hour. Therefore, to be fair, we probably should have had one more course to feel satisfied, so the price should have been around $350. However, this is still a pretty good value for what you get and worth another visit (assuming we can secure another reservation before the next Superbowl : - P ).
Badriyah Beverly
When I say every single thing was delicious? My god. The smoke shoat ravioli, the quail, the veal, the desserts. ALL of it. Even the drinks were superb. And the staff was amazing. I’d definitely go here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Kilduff
We were greeted by a rude receptionist who looked like we were bothering her when she had to seat us! After that , service was very good. Very contemporary type atmosphere but kind of stark. Food was very good. I had the lobster French toast, duck , and the sweet potato dessert , all excellent. My daughter had a salad, veal , and phyllo pudding which were all only pretty good. My main criticism re the food is the chef tries to put too many ingredients in his dishes and they lose identity. Particularly true in the phyllo dessert.Prices were not out of line.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lobster French Toast
JIHYE KIM
?Mushroom torchon (It's worth a try.)?Smoked shoat ravioli (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️yum)?See scallops (A bit salty but good. I like the totilla cubes. ?)The desserts are light and enjoyable too.I think this is as good as one-star-restaurants in France. ?
Really enjoyed the tuna, squid, quail and pineapple as the dessert. The tuna is my favourite as it was well balanced with aroma of fruit and nuts (roasted banana, orange and sunflower seeds). Crispy crust with juicy tender inside fish. The touch of lemon grass made the dish so memorable and distinct from other restaurant. They rotate their menu with the season.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This Michelin 1 star restaurant used to be one of my favorite restaurants, and it was my 6th or 7th visit.Their food quality is top notch; however, the overall service quality has gradually gotten worse.The lady who received a call was rude and cutting me off while I was talking (I called the restaurant to explain that I'm running late due to traffic, but she cut me off and said, "So are you calling to cancel the reservation or to inform delay?" as soon as I started my 2nd sentence after providing her my info: reservation time, my name and # of party.), which is not something I've experienced at any other Michelin restaurants. The server spilled champagne over the table and my water glass twice but never apologized once.It's quite noisy inside, so do not expect a quiet dining experience during the visit.It's sad that they automatically add 23% service charge for us to pay tips to their employees for this quality of service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Kinship Roast Chicken
There's no going to Kinship just once. If you stop by for dessert, you'll come back for dinner. If you come for dinner, you'll be back for drinks. It's that kind of place.Located just north of downtown DC near Blagden Allet, Kinship is an invitingly elegant restaurant worthy of it's MIchelin star. The lights are kept low, but it's simple white decor welcomes you with warmth. There's a bar in the front which makes a great cocktail for all preferences. If you like sweet, get the Apple Cider Daquiri.For dessert, we ordered the Parsnip Cake, which is a more fancy and more delicious version of carrot cake. We also tried the fairytale pumpkin chiboust. Both desserts were flavorful, beautiful, and worth every penny.We only came for dessert, but looking at the dinner menu, we'll be back! The staff were friendly and the prices not as bad for a Michelin rated restaurant. Well done, Kinship
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The cuisine here was unique, as well as exquisite. The service was exquisite, leaving nothing more to be desired.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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 ending. Michelin star deserved.
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 annoying when they are putting a mandatory 23% tip.. but providing 15% level service
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 rated. Def worth it. I can't wait to travel back to DC with my husband so he can try it out.
Does not offer a vegetarian entree, nor seemed willing to accommodate, so left hungry. Two starters I had were fine, but nothing to write home about.Great setting but service significanty subpar - generally very slow in taking orders (although kitchen was fast), not helpful.Prices are competitive compared to similar restaurants.Vegetarian options: No vegetarian entrees
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
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 guests to pass him an empty plate, set the table for a course we had the finished 5 minutes before.......Unfortunatelly, the service only slightly improved after the manager took over. Desserts were good, but dissappointing that the espresso a guest ordered, was serviced cold and in a coffee-stained cup. Not the service and experience one expects from a Michelin Star restaurant and when the bill is topped with 23% gratuity.
We had an amazing birthday dinner,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Michelin-starred and definitely earned it. Amazingly tasty and flavorful dishes. On the one hand, the dishes sound/look straight forward without any pretensions. On the other hand, they were some of the best and most flavorful I'd ever eaten. And, the setting is beautiful and tastefully done. The service very good. Can't recommend it highly enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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, because the restaurant was calm and very well staffed. For the food, all were well prepared and presented. We shared everything. To get the negative out of the way, the mahi-mahi was our least favorite. Not bad, but not too interesting. I purposefully selected it because of the flavors identified on the menu, but for us, the described flavors did not transfer to our mouths. Our favorites, on this visit, were the rock shrimp salad, duck, and quail. The rock shrimp salad invited a nice balance of texture. Also, the pickled vegetables and chilli peppers were proportioned fantastically to enhance the shrimp. We could have easily eaten another rock shrimp salad and when I got home actually wondered why we didn't ; - ). Also, because of our lactose allergy the kitchen suggested some reshuffling of our original main course selections, so we had 1 duck and 1 quail for the main course. This would not have been my first choice (to order two birds), but it worked well (and interestingly) because of the way they were both prepared, they were fantastic complements. The duck was not too sweet which is often a danger with duck courses, but once again, the balance with the savoriness and fat of the duck was in perfect harmony with the cocoa and cherry. For the quail, the grapefruit and cilantro really brought out the flavor of what is, often, a not interesting fowl. Just like at Métier, Kinship's menu shines when balancing textures and flavors. I think this is my favorite part of both restaurants. For this price, service was where it needed to be. Prompt and friendly. Wine arrived before each course. Also, our server and sommelier used some real thought in pairing our selected courses with the wine. Tableware changed on cue, and water and bread were always refreshed as needed without being too intrusive. My one nit is that if we can't have a tasting menu (like at Métier), we like a server who will take the reins and make the menu for us. This did not happen even though he tried to helpful, and much of this is personality driven, so it may be us finding the right server who likes to share what she or he believes are the best courses. For the price, after reincluding the $50 deposit when making the reservation, the total price including the automatic service charge/ tip of 23% was $291. We had 5 glasses of wine, two main courses, two starters, two desserts, and one coffee. At first, I thought we had a really good value for the price and food. When we left, we felt satisfied. However, we both felt a little hungry within an hour. Therefore, to be fair, we probably should have had one more course to feel satisfied, so the price should have been around $350. However, this is still a pretty good value for what you get and worth another visit (assuming we can secure another reservation before the next Superbowl : - P ).
When I say every single thing was delicious? My god. The smoke shoat ravioli, the quail, the veal, the desserts. ALL of it. Even the drinks were superb. And the staff was amazing. I’d definitely go here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were greeted by a rude receptionist who looked like we were bothering her when she had to seat us! After that , service was very good. Very contemporary type atmosphere but kind of stark. Food was very good. I had the lobster French toast, duck , and the sweet potato dessert , all excellent. My daughter had a salad, veal , and phyllo pudding which were all only pretty good. My main criticism re the food is the chef tries to put too many ingredients in his dishes and they lose identity. Particularly true in the phyllo dessert.Prices were not out of line.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lobster French Toast
?Mushroom torchon (It's worth a try.)?Smoked shoat ravioli (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️yum)?See scallops (A bit salty but good. I like the totilla cubes. ?)The desserts are light and enjoyable too.I think this is as good as one-star-restaurants in France. ?