Kinfolk Southern Inspired Kitchen

The food was just okay — not terrible, but certainly not memorable. I’ve had noticeably better quality and flavor at other restaurants. We were a group of 15, and while the staff was polite, the service lacked attentiveness and consistency. The highlight was the location — being right on the wharf added a nice atmosphere — but unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the setting.

I came here after a terrible experience at a nearby restaurant where I literally walked out. My service was great and my Server Luis was a stellar gentleman. The food was alright, I truly wish there was salt and pepper shakers on the tables. The atmosphere was decent, the music was just a tad too loud for the time of day. Overall a good experience and I’d come back.

This was my second time here. Both were late afternoon/early evening and loved it both times. We started with the deviled eggs, Korean bbq wings and cheddar cheese biscuits. As a deviled egg aficionado I give them a 3.5 out of 5 only because I’ve had some really fancy deviled eggs that blew my mind. These were a tad bit basic but delicious. The Korean bbq wings were amazing, that glaze was different from other Korean bbq wings I’ve had in the past. The wings were fresh. I usually like blue cheese sauce with my wings but the ranch or Alabama white sauce is a better pairing. My husband loved the biscuits and spicy jelly that accompanied it. I thought they were fine but I’m not a bread person at all. For entrees we got the half fried chicken and fried catfish, Mac and cheese and broccoli sides to share. The chicken was fried too hard, almost burnt; possibly from refrying too often. The flavor wasn’t special but probably wasn’t there because of the over frying. They added dry rub but didn’t make a difference. The catfish was perfectly fired and fresh my husband said. The Mac and cheese had a grainy texture and tasted like powered cheese with some real cheese tossed on top. The broccoli would’ve been great just charred with salt and pepper but they added this sweet and spicy sauce and it was not good. The service was impeccable. Our waiter, so sorry forgot his name, was the best. We ordered what we thought would be a pitcher of margaritas but turned out to be a tower that we shared with two other couples at other tables because it was so much. Our waiter kept our glasses filled and checked on us. The atmosphere is vibrant and beautiful. We sat the closest to outside by the window. They also have happy hour.

Was visiting from Florida. Food presentation was great but unfortunately the meat platter was cold which dampened the mood. Looks like food has been kept for a while before it was served. The side dishes were hot. The food tasted OK. For the price point it is expensive. Cost was $458 for 6 guests. Not sure I'd return there.

We came during the evening for dessert. The dessert was okay- it was aesthetically appealing but for the price I wouldn’t stop in again. I don’t mind paying the price if it’s delicious but it was …meh. Judging by the facial expression of the waitress she did not want to make some coffee for us. Then to make matters more awkward she stood over us as we were writing the tip. Very pretty inside as are 90% of the restaurants on the Wharf.

Stopped by for lunch in the middle of the week. I love trying new BBQ places and had heard of Kinfolk for awhile and have wanted to check it out. The food was good and the service was nice. My main issue is the prices are inflated due to being at the Wharf and menu items typically paired together for a BBQ menu are not. For instance, my lunch order did not come with a side so I had to get Mac and cheese separately. They do have a lunch special menu but the options were limited for what I wanted. I do want to come back another time to try out their dinner menu.

This review is encompassing two separate occasions I have been to this restaurant. It’s almost becoming a tradition when I come to DC. The first time I came for brunch with my family which you see the shrimp and grits 9/10, the chicken an waffle is 10/10 , the steak and eggs maybe 7/10 , the wharf breakfast my friend didn’t really like i would say 5/10. The expresso martini was maybe 7.7/10 strong . The ice tea is pretty good 7.5/ 10 with lemon about a 8.5, it has some spices in it kinda reminds me of chai tea alittle bit. The Caesar salad is my favorite thing on the menu 10/10. The chicken and salmon is always cooked to perfection. The vibes are pretty cool we always sit outside. Nicole has been out waitresss the last few times and she is a delight very nice and attentive. It’s always been a great way to end our trip to the city. Highly recommend

My husband and I stopped in last minute while on a walk through the area and had a wonderful time. The food was delicious, portions were quite large and the service was great. The flavors really surprised us in a great way, and we would definitely come back again.