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    Kinfolk Southern Kitchen

    3.7 (397 reviews)
    PriceySouthern, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Smoked wings
    Nathan D.

    Wings | Espresso Express | Busy Wings - The smoked wings were delicious and easily one of the highlights of the food menu. They make for a great appetizer to share with a group of 2-4 people or a perfect small meal if you're not looking for something heavy. Highly recommend giving them a try. Espresso Express - This is an interesting and creative take on an espresso martini. Instead of vodka, they use reposado tequila, which adds a richer and more complex flavor profile. The result is an outstanding cocktail and probably one of the top five espresso-based drinks I've ever had. Without question, this was the highlight of the meal for me. Busy - We arrived around 6:00 PM on a Saturday night during the summer and were pleasantly surprised to walk in and find seating for our group of eight. The restaurant was bustling with people coming and going throughout the evening, but the space is much larger than it appears from the outside, allowing it to handle the crowd well. Pro Tip: If you're on a date or hoping for an easier conversation, ask for seating in the side dining area. It is noticeably quieter than the main dining room and outdoor seating areas. Pro Tip: Don't judge the size of the restaurant from the exterior. The inside is surprisingly spacious and can accommodate larger groups better than you might expect.

    Coleslaw
    John W.

    Visited the Wharf in DC, which is a top destination for nightlife and eateries, and settled on Kinfolk Southern Kitchen since it specializes in BBQ. Prices looked a bit high just glancing at the menu, but the place was busy and we figured that meant the food would back it up. We were greeted by friendly hosts and seated right away. The restaurant was clean and well cared for, with a diverse clientele, which was refreshing. Staff and atmosphere overall were great and it seems like it'd be a fun spot for happy hour or event nights. My wife had a Spiced Manhattan and I had a very cold beer, which hit the spot on a hot day. We ordered the dry rub smoked wings, which were fantastic, but the menu didn't list a quantity and turned out to be six wings for $24, which felt overpriced for what you get. We also got single orders of beef ribs and beef brisket, along with coleslaw and fries. The ribs were very good but priced high for the amount of meat. The brisket was a bit bland on its own, but a barbecue sauce that came in an unlabeled jar helped it out because that sauce was excellent, whatever it was. Coleslaw and fries both had good flavor and solid portions. Overall, not a bad experience by any means, but the portion sizes felt small for the money. If that's the standard, I can't fully recommend it based on that alone.

    Kinfolk Smoked Wings (Mumbo Sauce)
    Kyara S.

    Overall: 4/5 Food: 4/5 - Mumbo Smoked Wings: 3.5/5 - The wings were good BUT needed to cook longer. Not crispy at all, dispite the burntness. The mumbo sauce had a Smokey flavor ofcourse, so please do not expect a "carry out" mumbo sauce flavor on these. If you ever had the Hamilton mumbo sauce, it does not taste like that either. The Hamilton is better to me but these were good as well. I would order again but would ask them to smoke them longer to crisp the skin more. - Gumbo 4.5/5 - This gumbo was really good. It's not the traditional gumbo, but for being chicken only, it was amazing. I take half a point because the bowl was so small. For the price, it should either include some shrimp in it (bare minimum if you're not going to include crab) OR increase the bowl portion. The bowl felt like an appetizer. I was still hungry after eating it and I typically get full fast. - Collard Greens 2/5 - Subpar flavor. They were edible, but I took one bite and didn't want anymore. I give points for not being vinegary. I would suggest adding onions or a little more garlic seasoning or something. I would not order again. Service: 4/5 - We sat down immediately with no reservations. It was a weeknight so it was not crowded. The server was kind and quick with taking orders in the beginning. When the person I was with asked about grilled onions, I felt like that was an opportunity for the server to say that he can check and see but he instead he thinks they only have raw onions. I took a point off for that because to provide great service is to at least check to see how you can meet the customer need if it's possible, but other than that he was good. The other servers that helped out were good as well. Apple Bread Pudding: 5/5 - Delicious. Vibes: 4/5 - Good atmosphere but nothing that stands out. Good outside view of the warf.

    Deviled Eggs
    Danielle H.

    I've seen mixed reviews on this restaurant but my experience was good. They were able to accommodate our large party of 17-18 without any reservations. Despite arriving after 8 pm (less than 2 hours before closing) our servers were kind and the ambiance was nice. Only negative is if you are with a large party, there will be only 1 bill for the entire table. You have been warned. Food: *Devil eggs- Nothing special. Heavily mustard based without spices added. *Family meal- includes brisket, smoked chicken, jalapeño cheddar sausage, beef & pork ribs, & burnt ends, picked onions, pork rinds, white onions, and pickles. The smoked chicken and jalapeño cheddar sausage were undercooked but it was all delicious.

    Courtney A.

    Decided to try Kinfolk for date night. The food wasn't bad at all -- but I did find myself thinking the collard greens and mac and cheese are dishes I personally enjoy more when made at home. The standout for me was definitely the brisket. I ordered the burnt ends, and they were flavorful and tender. The hush puppies were tasty, though a bit on the greasy side. Service could have been better; there were several moments where we found ourselves looking around for our server, who only seemed to stop by when we made eye contact. We also asked about the portion size for the burnt ends, and our server made it seem much smaller than it actually was, so we were surprised by how generous the serving ended up being. Overall, the experience wasn't bad, but if I returned, it would mainly be for the brisket. The meal was enjoyable, though not necessarily something I couldn't make or find better at home.

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    Tara R.

    My husband and I stopped in last night around 7:30 when it was definitely very busy. We were lucky enough to snag two end bar seats closest to the bathroom. We had Aaron as a bartender who was excellent! He was extremely busy but communicated with us the whole time which is all you can ask from a server. Nothing worse than just sitting there unacknowledged. That was not the case here. Aaron immediately greeted us and told us he had numerous people sit at the same time and he would be with us in a few. He provided us water and menus. We ordered the chicken tacos, brisket sliders and deviled eggs off their weekday/all day happy hour menu. All three were great. We then tried a side of the potato salad and the jalapeño sausage. I really liked the sausage and the potato salad was good but seemed pretty standard and basic. We each had a couple beers which were also cheap off the HH menu. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely return if ever in the area. Thanks, Aaron, for the great service and conversation!

    Crab Dip
    Tee B.

    Celebrated my homegirls Bday and Juneteenth in DC's Wharf district last Friday where we had a late lunch (an hour off and on in traffic smh) @kinfolkdc. The vibe, modern space and customer service were all top tier! Our waiter was professional, knowledgeable and super nice and well paced even with a super busy holiday crowd! The highlight of my food experience was the cornbread (good flavor and texture 3.8/5). The crab dip was ok but we could've used a bit more crab (3.1/5). The "smash burger" and fries were our least favorite (missed the mark for me 2.3/5).

    Fried Blue Catfish
    Eric C.

    Ok we were in DC for the week taking the youngin to see the Nations Capital. So we also had to see what the DC food scene was like. Found Kinfolk on Tik Tok and figured we'd try it. I must say I was very satisfied with the choice. The vibe was good, down on the Wharf, you had water people looking like they just got off work, some tourist like us, others celebrating an occasion. Now to the food Deviled Eggs: this were really tasty I do recommend trying if you are into DE. Crab dip: comes out piping hot! It taste really good l. I personally dislike anything that says it has crab in it, but you can't taste the crab. In this you can taste the crab! I had the blue catfish: it came on a bed of something I can't explain it, it had shrimp, veggies, it was kinda like a succotash. Well whatever it was it was good!!! And the fish was fried perfectly it was a great meal. The wife had the fried chicken with Mac and Cheese and greens. The chicken was extremely tender it is brined before fried and the batter was decent. If I hadn't had all the other stuff I would've helped her finish but I was full. The youngin had the ribs. These were ok. A little dried out like maybe this wasn't a fresh batch but you could tell the would've been really good fresh off the grill. Overall I highly recommend this place if you are in the area!

    Bubbly Berry Splash Non Alcoholic Drink
    Geannine B.

    Breakfast on the Wharf at Kinfolks Southern Kitchen! Offering Exceptional Service as Well as Delicious Food, Kinsfolk was the Place to Be! From the Loaded Brisket Fries to the Steak n Eggs, Kinsfolk offered a Southern Vibe with Classic Cocktails like Strawberry Sunburst Spritz, Southern Sunset Vibes, & Kinfolk Express! Just like Kinfolk, Kinfolk's Southern Kitchen will have You Lit with Good Vibes, Good Food, and Good Drinks!

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    Takia C.

    Decent atmosphere but the food lacked. Burnt ends, mac cheese, brisket, cheese fries ( cant remember the name) . Definitely no to the potato salad. It was okay just not good. Not terrible but wouldn't return. Definitely wouldn't order same food, if someone else offered to pay . Service was great. Bathrooms needed attention.

    Gumbo
    Fatu D.

    As a southerner, I'm always searching for the best southern spot in DC. Unfortunately, Kinfolk was not it. I was genuinely hoping that my theory of wharf restaurants (overpriced but bleh food) would be proven wrong. First, it is a beautiful venue. Sits right across from the dock and stunning view of the water. The decor is also nice and the space is large in general. We ordered the deviled eggs and cornbread. I don't remember much but they were just okay. I preferred the eggs over the cornbread. For my main, I ordered the gumbo and had high hopes. The first bite was straight disappointment. The roux was literally tomato soup and did not taste like any gumbo I've had. Or at least not any real gumbo. The service was okay. He had a lot of tables around so wasn't super attentive but also wasn't terrible. There were points where he would refill everyone's water but mine or completely miss my table in general. Overall, I won't be coming back. It's not bad but for the price, it's not worth it.

    Oysters. $21 for half a dozen
    Jenner B.

    I agree with the general feedback with this place. It' has professional staff, delicious food, and great ambience located on the Potomac, but the price is really high. But you get what you pay for and you are not just paying for the food but the environment friendly service and it's a beautiful setting. Good enough for an important meeting, date, or even a wedding. I recommend the oysters and steak and frites. You get the most from your money.

    Tandoori chicken
    Tamara F.

    I am visiting DC and decided to try Kinfolk Southern kitchen. We ordered food via Door dash. We had smoked wings, crab dip, and tandoori chicken. All of the food was good. The tandoori chicken was a huge portion and can definitely be shared. The reason for 4 stars is because we could not order over the phone to pick up. The only option was to go to the restaurant to pick up an order or get it delivered.

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    Daisy was an absolute gem! Walked us through menu options and popular orders. Loved our time here

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    Luis was attentive, and great customer service! We are visiting from Oklahoma, and couldn't have had a better server. Thank you!

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    Kenvin,was great and the food was delicious and prepared well..I highly recommend the banana french toast!

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