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Kith / Kin, Washington, DC

Kith / Kin

4.4
4.4
1498 Reviews
$31 to $50
Caribbean
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Join us and enjoy the beautiful weather on the Southwest Waterfront celebrating Afro-Caribbean cuisine at one of Washingtonian's Top 20 restaurants. The patio of Kith/Kin is an exclusive summer vibe to include our classics like Smoked Jerk Wings and Cucumber Salad!

Starting June 22nd, we will offer indoor as well as outdoor seating. The menu is limited and will be offered Thursday for Dinner only and Friday-Sunday all day.
Reservations are for 60 minutes from your booking time
Alcohol must be accompanied by food
Masks are expected to be worn while not consuming food or beverage
Contactless and credit card payments only, no cash or checks

Celebrating his heritage ranging from Nigeria and Jamaica to West Africa, the Caribbean, New Orleans, and New York, and now immersed in The Wharf of Washington D.C., James Beard Rising Star Winner Executive Chef, Chef Kwame finds his culinary impetus in everywhere he's from, everywhere he's been, and the influence of those who know him best.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, African, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 878-8566
  • Website
    http://kithandkindc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    801 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024-3444
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Cross street
    7th St SW
  • Parking details
    Colonial Parking offers self parking only at this time. The parking rates are reflective of Colonial Parking pricing. Valet is not available and self parking is offered only.
  • Public transit
    L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station 600 Maryland Ave SW Washington, DC 20024Waterfront Metro Station 399 M St SW, Washington, DC 20024Complimentary Southwest Shuttle Bus Route 52
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,498 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

1,498 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sad they’re closed now

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  2. DeniseO

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2020

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    The restaurant is beautiful. The menu was very limited. I was really excited to be able to get in but disappointed once I looked at the menu—chickpeas, chicken and goat. The food was good but not what I expected. Our server had too many tables which meant we had to wait for everything. Hopefully after the pandemic things will get back to normal.

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  3. PaulL

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2020

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    We had read wonderful reviews of the restaurant and decided to dine out. The food was very good but the limited menu was a surprise (not on website)! The disappointing part of the evening was the service.... or there lack of it! The restaurant was 70% full and there appeared to sufficient staff but they were not attentive or better defined as “lazy”. We have always allowed room because of the pandemic but this was disappointing.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2020

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    The food was unbelievable. The service was not great. It took a very long time to get non alcoholic drinks and to place our order. Showed up on time for reservation and still waited in a line with people who did not have reservations for 10+ minutes. I would return based on the quality of food only.

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  5. Eddie

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    My friends and I dined here for my birthday and it was a nice experience. We were extremely late (due to looking for parking) and the staff was still able to accommodate us. The food was great despite it being a limited menu. Would go back if/when there are more offerings. Service started off a little slow but got better; I think there was a shift switch and once we got a new server the service was great.

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  6. Jiji

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2020

    overall1food1service3ambience4
    There were only two things on the menu and the previous chef had left with all his recipes.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2020

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Pros: *Delicious* food, friendly service, and great covid-19 safety protocols. Cons: We waited 25 minutes after our reservation time to be seated (outside); menu was extremely limited (jerk chicken or curry).

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  8. Colin

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner for my girlfriend Alyssa

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  9. Great

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Limited menu choices.

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  10. IsaacT

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was great - Not sure if It was only one server working because the service was not the best.

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  11. EricW

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2020

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    I really had high expectations, but was disappointed. Hopefully it was the result of the pandemic. The server was preoccupied with one of the 4 tables she had, causing us delays in ordering our different courses. The menu was extremely limited. With that being said, I expected the food to be amazing. It was amazingly ordinary. It was no more than a strip mall, Styrofoam containered carribean carryout. At this point, the only thing I see going for this place is the ambience. I want to give them another try, but will wait until things normalize.

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  12. JWise

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2020

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    Food in the past was amazing. I understand the covid circumstances but food shouldn't decline like it did. Goat shoulder has no flavor at all. Chicken was decent.

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  13. GailC

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Appetizer portions were too small for the price. Jerk chicken not very good. Curry goat was good.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was excellent...especially our server Shanta! The Manager was very personable as well. The kitchen was not running as efficiently due to COVID times, however, Management and our server kept us informed and even made a few concessions for our wait.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday Brunch 🙌🏾🙌🏾

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  16. ToyinF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was great place and beautiful scenery. Food was good.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. We were a little upset that the menu was reduced so much because of Covid but what we ended up ordering was amazing. The staff was friendly, ambiance is beautiful, food is amazing. The kitchen is really fast also. It was a good time.

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  18. SarahG

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic -- the food, the drinks, and the service! Love the patio setup for safety. Everyone was masked, and every dish came out with a cover. Even the cocktails! Loved the little steps Kith/Kin is taking to be extra cautious in this crazy world.

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  19. PatriciaN

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2020

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The whole menu wasn’t even available. I’m highly disappointed

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing, just wish the food menu was a little larger. But understandable due to COVID-19. I will truly return.

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  21. AngelaH

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Get the jerk chicken and "one love" to drink. Warning only desert is sorbet. This is a fairly expensive date spot. The view and overall amibance is worth it.

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  22. RoxanaH

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Had dinner for our 19th anniversary. The alcoholic drinks are definitely very over priced. The drinks were good but not worth $18. The food was food but it would help to have more green vegetable or salad selections.

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  23. TashenaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, amazing food. I would definitely go back.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was AMAZING! The jerk bbq wings were delicious!

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  25. IanD

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Get there quickly as K&K closing in October . Limited COVID dinner menu is delicious

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  26. mocha

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was just ok. I would of liked more of a variety to pick from on the menu as other restaurants have during this time. So there is no excuse for only 3 items. Also i prefer white meat over dark meat. And the jerk chicken was dark meat only. Drinks are over $10! Very expensive. I had h20 only because of this. Smh..

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  27. MarissaB

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2020

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    Their menu has almost disappeared due to Covid, however, what was left is great and the drinks too. However, outside seating isn't to nice more like lounge seating and not for actual dinner.

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  28. Niki

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Okay so let's talk about Kith/Kin during COVID-19. I already loved this place and was so sad to see it go. But not so fast. There was a resurgence! I made sure to make a reservation mostly because I was curious about how they planned to handle the pandemic. You can choose inside seating but I opted for outdoor seating because it's The Wharf in the summer. It's gorgeous out there and not too many people were outside. These days, you'll order form a menu on your phone that you retrieve via a QR code. It's great because menus can be a rest haven for germs. The menu is pared down but their greatest hits are present, no worries. There's covers on the glasses, the drink straw and napkin come in a ziptop bag, and the staff keeps their distance by passing items on a tray. They set your items down, you pick them up. Everyone is in their own "bubble" so to speak. I'm endlessly impressed with how diligent the staff has been about safety. And the food, as usual, is absolutely phenomenal and worth every dime.

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  29. BobW

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Limited (I imagine due to Coronavirus) but delicious menu! Staff maintained great service, were attentive and friendly despite limitations from current city guidelines. Overall a wonderful experience!

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  30. TracyL

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary

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  31. StevenH

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2020

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Three of the four of us were vegetarians. We wanted more options, but at the end of the day there were few options for anyone, regardless of dietary choice. Ultimately we all LOVED the food that we got. Although we felt that the side Brussel sprouts far exceeded the slaw as a vegetable to go along with the food.

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  32. Dione

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I ordered the Curry chickpeas and Brussel sprouts and this was the best dish I have eaten at a restaurant in a long time. I will be back for more of this great food. Thanks Kith/Kin job well done!

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  33. TomK

    Tallahassee

    79 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Although the appetizers (Kith) & main dishes (Kin) provided limited options, the food was fabulous! The wine list was also quite limited, but what they served matched the dishes perfectly. Short walk from the L'enfant Metro station, definitely worth the visit if you are in the Waterfront area.

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  34. Laura

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2020

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Friendly staff, beautiful waterfront outdoor seating. The food and drinks are good, but not super creative. You're paying for the beautiful ambiance.

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  35. BeckyS

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Limited, but delicious, menu! Friendly service/environment.

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  36. CURTISI

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2020

    overall1food1service5ambience3
    The most horrible food I’ve ever eaten or in this did not eat. I understand chef left. So they shouldn’t try to continue the same menu. Either close the restaurant or change menu. Do not try to serve dog food and call it curry goat. It’s cultural misappropriation.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2020

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    I assumed this place was a romantic/sophisticated vibe, and maybe it is on a normal night, but on Saturday it was loud because of a few groups dining inside. The service is nice but everyone felt like they only knew half the answer. The menu is tiny. I got the cucumber and avocado salad. That was so so tiny and frankly a joke. The “quinoa” in it was literally 7 dots of quinoa. Wasn’t even worth putting in the description. I’m someone who likes small portions but boy was this limiting. The people were nice and wanted to make any drink you wanted. My drink tasted great. I don’t want to tear this place down, but it’s just not worth the money unfortunately. Plus they didn’t do anything to acknowledge my birthday which was a real bummer

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  38. NRodney

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time celebrating my friends birthday! Although in was in the midst of a pandemic, we felt safe and comfortable because of their procedures. Food was delicious! I’m eating my leftovers as we speak.

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  39. KristenP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Entire experience, including their strict compliance with Covid regulations, was great. We felt safe and at ease and the food was as delicious as ever.

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  40. Parisgalore

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was amazing. I would encourage trying the curried goat which was quite tender and tasty. Service also was quite good and the wait staff was very attentive.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Kith / Kin is rated 4.4 stars by 1498 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Kith / Kin

801 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024-3444

Additional information

  • Cross street
    7th St SW
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Waterfront
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, African, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Colonial Parking offers self parking only at this time. The parking rates are reflective of Colonial Parking pricing. Valet is not available and self parking is offered only.
  • Public transit
    L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station 600 Maryland Ave SW Washington, DC 20024Waterfront Metro Station 399 M St SW, Washington, DC 20024Complimentary Southwest Shuttle Bus Route 52
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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