Kinfolk Southern Kitchen

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685 Wharf St SW
Washington, DC 20024

Kinfolk Southern Kitchen, located in the heart of The Wharf in Washington, D.C., offers a unique dining experience that marries Southern home-cooked comfort with a lively and welcoming atmosphere. With a menu featuring signature dishes like Shrimp and Grits and a century-old Tandoori Chicken recipe, the restaurant emphasizes quality ingredients sourced from local farmers and artisans.

As the only barbecue spot on the Wharf, Kinfolk aims to bring people together over a shared love of food, where laughter and clinking cutlery fill the air. The skilled chefs at Kinfolk infuse their passion for Southern cooking into every dish, ensuring that guests enjoy a flavorful journey with each visit.

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3.5313 reviews
Lisa J.
10/23/2025

Shout out to Yesly! I greatly appreciate her smile and service as I dined at Kinfolk. It is comforting to know when I eat at the Wharf, I have a go to place where there is a nice view by the...

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Mark Allan J.
11/8/2025

Bro the food is good but what in gods green earth are these prices? I'm a big fan of pastrami sandwiches y'know? Lay on that meat with ya pickled vegetables and bread and call it a day. At most...

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S H.
11/2/2025

I went a while ago so this is going to be a little vague. I recall the food being not exceptional but good - maybe it's because I'm not that much of a fan of Southern barbecue (friend picked the...

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Fatu D.
8/16/2025

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)...

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Meka M.
11/17/2025

stopped by Kinfolk DC for happy hour and had a great experience. The bartender was excellent--friendly, attentive, and really knew how to craft a good drink. Every cocktail was well-balanced and...

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