KINDRED
Restaurant · San Diego ·
Vegan fare, creative cocktails, death metal tunes, neo-Victorian decor
![KINDRED by Kindred [Official photo]](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62582202/LZKindred-14.0.0.0.jpeg "KINDRED by Kindred [Official photo]")
Vegan fare, creative cocktails, death metal tunes, neo-Victorian decor
"Kindred is an amazing new bar and restaurant serving up mystical cocktails and delectable dishes. Their style is a unique juxtaposition of feminine trappings with a hardcore metal aesthetic that you just have to see in person. The walls are covered with ornate pink wall paper that, upon closer inspection, depict eyeballs dueling it out with broadswords. The trim of the whole place is clean and dainty white and gold, with an inscription over the door that reads, "Hardcore will never die, but you will." When you visit, make sure to pay tribute to the glossy black four-eyed wolf-snake-skull totem mounted on the wall. Don't be intimidated though -- the staff are super friendly and the service is spot on. All of the plates and drinks are unique and tasty beyond expectations, so go forth and start your quest to try everything on the menu. Also, did we mention everything is vegan?! This fact will be an afterthought for you too when you try your first sip or bite at Kindred." - Visceral
"Kindred is a vegan restaurant in San Diego. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"This South Park rebel makes its mark with the rarely seen pairing of well-crafted drinks and a creative and comforting vegan menu. The cocktails range from zero-proof to the pom-pom killer, an overproof pina colada with pomegranate and passionfruit, limited to two per person. Its eye-catching interior (think punchy wallpaper, oblong, blond wood counters, and a giant black marble head of a ram-like mythical creature on the wall) only adds to the experience. Must-try dishes include the tomato bisque “Good Soup,” egg roll burger, and Mind Melt, a sourdough grilled cheese with bechamel, kale, apples, and spicy honey. Know before you go: Their late-night menu includes popular dishes like kefta skewers and vegan double cheeseburgers." - Candice Woo
"South Park’s Kindred buzz never dies. Ideal for intimate dates, catching up with friends, or lingering over a solo drink at the bar. Its non-alcoholic “XXX” menu delivers the same high level of creativity as its cocktails and food: Try the Miracle Cure, a tropical goth creation with pineapple, lime, coconut, passionfruit, Thai basil, lemongrass, and a charcoal stain, or opt for the refreshing Bitter Death, a sparkling water spiked with bitters. With a cat-art-filled vibe, a lively atmosphere, and a dog-friendly patio, Kindred continues to stand out day and night." - Kelly Bone
"Since opening in South Park, this cocktail haven from Kory Stetina (also the creator of the acclaimed Mothership) has drawn a loyal crowd. The dark, Victorian-meets-goth interior—featuring rainbow-bright wallpaper and a quad-eyed, horned wolf head hanging low over the center booth—sets the perfect stage for cocktails made with bold ingredients like strawberry-ginger-cascara shrub and deep, earthy plum tincture. Kindred is regarded for its all-day food menu that just happens to be vegan, and a moody metal playlist that’s not nearly as loud as some might expect." - Kelly Bone