Kindred
Restaurant · Davidson ·
Innovative American classics with seasonal renditions and unique cocktails
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Innovative American classics with seasonal renditions and unique cocktails
"Kindred has one of the most compelling menus in the area, often changing daily. The luscious squid ink conchiglie, a deviled red snapper toast, and Calabrian chili watermelon sorbet are equal parts polished and fun. Order the barkeep’s choice cocktail, which puts a playful, interactive flair on whatever a guest is craving. The two-story interior that manages to still feel completely intimate has the vibe that each detail — from the brick walls to brown leather booths — had an artist’s touch. With its small-town magnetism just north of Charlotte, Kindred is a whole weekend’s worth of a romantic getaway in one evening." - Kayleigh Ruller
"I’m a huge Kindred fan (131 N Main Street in Davidson) and I appreciate its timelessness and natural menu evolution, which is why I’m hoping new projects from the group preserve those qualities." - Eater Staff
"Situated in the quaint north-of-Charlotte college town Davidson, Kindred is a well-known, but timeless, date night dream, with a soft, moody color palette and a hospitality style birthed from the ethos of its very name, meaning family or tribe. This creative, ever-changing menu goes beyond predictable entrees and instead boasts seasonal renditions of wagyu beef tartare, crispy oysters, and a squid ink conchiglie. Share them Lady and the Tramp-style for any special occasion." - Kayleigh Ruller
"I’m familiar with their original Davidson restaurant, Kindred, whose milk bread rolls developed a cult following and which has been a James Beard Award semi-finalist several times, forming the foundation for the new Milkbread concept." - Kathleen Purvis
"Ownership rebuilt cramped service stations and significantly upgraded kitchen air conditioning to improve efficiency and comfort for staff, treating such infrastructure changes as a way to show respect for employees rather than relying on endurance alone." - Jaya Saxena