Kinfolk Southern Kitchen

Name: Kinfolk Southern Kitchen
Address: 685 Wharf St Sw, Washington, DC, 20024, US
Telephone: +12028088567
Price range: $$$

SouthernBarbecue$$$Southwest Waterfront

$$$ · Expensive
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685 Wharf St Sw
Washington, DC 20024
+12028088567
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About

Southern and barbecue restaurant with a bourbon focus, located at The Wharf in Washington, DC.

The restaurant serves traditional southern cuisine alongside halal barbecue.

Its menu draws on ingredients from local farmers, and the bar centres on bourbon and spirits.

Known for

Halal barbecue
Bourbon focus
Ingredients from local farmers

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Hours

Monday	11:30 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday	11:30 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday	11:30 AM – 10 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM – 10 PM
Friday	11:30 AM – 11 PM
Saturday	11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday	11 AM – 10 PM

Location

685 Wharf St Sw · Southwest Waterfront, Washington

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