KILN

Name: KILN
Address: 699 Prince St, Alexandria, VA, United States, 22314
Telephone: (703) 662-1900
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (150)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

699 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Charming

Kiln is a thoughtful & locally sourced restaurant. Our menus represent the best ingredients the mid-Atlantic has to offer. Our open kitchen, centered around a live-fire hearth, invites guests to interact with the team and watch as we cook each night. Look for the warm glow at the corner of Prince & Washington in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Grill, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 662-1900
Website
https://heronalexandria.com/dine/kiln/
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Matthew Maienshein
Catering
Catering Events are available through Hotel Heron. Please reach out to sales@heronalexandria.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Private Events are available at Kiln. Please reach out to sales@heronalexandria.com for more information.

Location
699 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
Prince and S Washington. The main entrance to KILN is on S Washington.
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
The closest bus stop to the entrance for KILN is at S Washington and King St. The closest Train station is the Blue-Line Monorail at King St-Old Town from DC.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Kiln Bread$7.00
butter, seaweed, flaky salt
Steak Tartare$14.00
buttermilk, parmesan, crispy potato
Tuna Crudo$17.00
winter radish, almond, blood orange
Raw Oysters$12.00
horseradish & hot sauce
Country Ham$16.00
thinly-sliced from the old man’s farm
Garlic Potato Soup $16.00
chili oil, brioche toast
Hot Oysters$12.00
calabrian chili butter, parmesan
Crab Cakes$18.00
frisee, mustard remoulade
Kale Salad$16.00
poached apples, chevre, pumpkin seed dressing
Lettuces & Herbs$11.00
fine herbs, local berry vinaigrette

Meat & Fish

Mushroom risotto$28.00
meyer lemon, parmesan, herbal butter
Ricotta gnocchi$32.00
lobster, carrot, tarragon
Confit Maryland Catfish$31.00
crispy potato, shiitake, smoked butter
Half or Whole Chicken
gem lettuce, virginia mole
- Half$28.00
- Whole$55.00
Bone-in Short Rib$45.00
pomme puree, pearl onion
Kiln burger$20.00
smash patty, everything mayo, cheddar, fries
Fried chicken sandwich$19.00
old bay, pickles, fries

From the Hearth

simply grilled; *subject to availability

Local Rock Fish$34.00
16oz Pork Chop$45.00
45-Day Dry-Aged Strip Loin$65.00
Coulotte Steak$39.00
blistered onions, broccoli rabe

Sides

Asparagus$14.00
smoked hollandaise, pickled onions, toasted bread
Sweet Potatoes$9.00
ember-roasted, toasted pecan, chipotle
18-Hour Cabbage$14.00
smoked parsnip, sunchoke, mustard seed
Crispy Potatoes$9.00
malt vinegar aioli

What 150 people are saying

KILN reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

KILN offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic and creative food," featuring dishes like "stupendous mushroom risotto" and "delicious short ribs." Guests appreciate the "open kitchen concept" and attentive service. The ambiance is "lovely," though some find portions small and pricing high. Overall, a great spot for unique and flavorful meals.

150 Reviews

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Dan VIP
Virginia8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
When we politely requested to be seated at a table by the window the host flat-out refused, claiming the table was “reserved” for another party. Fair enough, Here’s the kicker: that window table remained empty for the entire time we were there. Not a single person was seated at it! Not a good look for a pretty nice restaurant. Food was good, ambiance was good but not sure we’ll go back.
KILNResponded on May 27, 2025
Dear Dan, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We do our best to accommodate requests, and we are truly sorry that your request could not be fulfilled. Your comments are important to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enhanced visit in the future. Thank you, Betty W.
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Rob
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The mushroom risotto was stupendous as were the roasted oysters. Crab cakes were very nice. Short ribs were delicious and very tender. Carrot cake was excellent.
KILNResponded on May 22, 2025
Dear Rob, Thank you for dining with us! We take great pride in our flavorful cuisine, and we appreciate you mentioning your delicious choices. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope you return soon. Cheers!
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Sally
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and you can watch it being prepared. Service was very attentive.
KILNResponded on May 22, 2025
Dear Sally, Thank you for your review! We're glad you had an enjoyable meal with us at KILN Restaurant, and we'll let our team know you appreciated their wonderful service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional dining experience. Cheers!
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Karen VIP
Washington, D.C. Area73 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very expensive. Limited menu. Lovely space. Nice space. The most tasty thing we had was the 18 hour cabbage. That was delicious.
KILNResponded on May 18, 2025
Dear Karen, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed our space and especially our cabbage. Your insights are vital to us as we continually improve and enhance our dining experience. We hope to welcome you back in the future for a better time. Thank you again, Betty W.
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Robert VIP
Washington, D.C. Area55 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very nice meal at Kiln. We are huge fans of the chef and the concept, and always enjoy dining here. The service was great and we would encourage the team to keep leaning in to the wood fired cooking, as it really adds a unique quality to the dishes.
KILNResponded on May 13, 2025
Dear Robert, We appreciate you joining us at KILN Restaurant! It's terrific that you enjoyed our unique dining experience. Our hard-working staff will be honored that you mentioned their great service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another pleasant time in the future. Cheers!
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Lynn VIP
Washington, D.C. Area78 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
I was very much looking forward to a new restaurant in Old Town. But sadly Kiln did not hit the mark. I think the first drawback was the ambience. I felt like I was eating in the hotel lobby and the decor was drab. The service was good; however, the food was good but not great. We had the chili oysters, which were good but $30 for a dozen oysters seems way overpriced. For entrees I had the smoked chicken with a mole sauce. Both were very bland. My daughter had a burger, which probably was the best deal for $20 and it was good. I am afraid that I won't be coming back.
KILNResponded on May 6, 2025
Dear Lynn, We greatly appreciate your feedback on our ambience, flavor profile, and overall value. Insights like yours are invaluable as they guide our continuous efforts to enhance every dining experience. It was a pleasure serving you and your family, and we look forward to exceeding expectations in a future visit. Thank you, Betty W.
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Sydney VIP
Washington, D.C. Area50 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints! It is an extraordinary newer addition to an already amazing collection of dining establishments in Old Town Alexandria. Chef marries gorgeous offerings from land and sea into creations that stun the palate.
KILNResponded on April 22, 2025
Dear Sydney, Nothing warms our hearts like reading about our diner's great experiences, and your review is greatly appreciated. We're pleased you always enjoy a delectable, unforgettable meal with us, and we'll share your compliments with our wonderful chef. We hope you dine with us again soon at KILN Restaurant. Cheers!
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Shannon
Washington, D.C. Area21 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We went because of the tasting menu, but chef recently left so they are still working out the kinks. Rockfish and salad were too salty to eat, steak was good but a little overcooked. Way too expensive for the quality.
KILNResponded on April 15, 2025
Dear Shannon, Thank you for your feedback. While it's good to know our steak was enjoyable, we understand your concerns about consistency and value. Your comments are important as our team continues to refine our dining experience, and we hope you'll consider visiting again once improvements are in place. Thank you, Betty W.
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Riley VIP
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal! The food was incredible and unique, and the drinks were great! Fun seeing the open kitchen! Can’t wait to go back!
KILNResponded on April 19, 2025
Dear Riley, It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed everything about your time with us, including our tasty food. Thank you so much for the perfect rating, and we hope to see you again soon. Cheers!
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Jody
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food! Decor is a bit sparse- the back wall needs something to warm it up and relate back to the Kiln!
KILNResponded on April 14, 2025
Dear Jody, Thank you for dining with us recently! It's wonderful that you enjoyed our delicious dishes, and we appreciate your suggestion for the back wall. We hope you'll consider returning to KILN Restaurant for another splendid dining experience very soon. Cheers!
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FAQs

KILN is rated 4.4 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

699 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Prince and S Washington. The main entrance to KILN is on S Washington.
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Grill, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
The closest bus stop to the entrance for KILN is at S Washington and King St. The closest Train station is the Blue-Line Monorail at King St-Old Town from DC.
Executive chef
Matthew Maienshein
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://heronalexandria.com/dine/kiln/
Phone number
(703) 662-1900
Catering
Catering Events are available through Hotel Heron. Please reach out to sales@heronalexandria.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Private Events are available at Kiln. Please reach out to sales@heronalexandria.com for more information.

KILN

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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To Start

Kiln Bread$7.00

Steak Tartare$14.00

Tuna Crudo$17.00

Raw Oysters$12.00

Country Ham$16.00

Garlic Potato Soup $16.00

Hot Oysters$12.00

Crab Cakes$18.00

Kale Salad$16.00

Lettuces & Herbs$11.00

Meat & Fish

Mushroom risotto$28.00

Ricotta gnocchi$32.00

Confit Maryland Catfish$31.00

Half or Whole Chicken

Bone-in Short Rib$45.00

Kiln burger$20.00

Fried chicken sandwich$19.00

From the Hearth

Local Rock Fish$34.00

16oz Pork Chop$45.00

45-Day Dry-Aged Strip Loin$65.00

Coulotte Steak$39.00

Sides

Asparagus$14.00

Sweet Potatoes$9.00

18-Hour Cabbage$14.00

Crispy Potatoes$9.00

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