Kindred Food + Drink

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   Deb

   Edmonton

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an enjoyable dinner - the food was delicious! Background was a bit noisy at times but tolerable. Will definitely visit again.
   

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   Caryn

   Edmonton

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Never a bad choice to dine at kindred. Tea was flavorful and the short risotto. Wonderful lunch.
   

   Kindred Food + DrinkResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Caryn, thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so grateful to have guests like you who appreciate what we do. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the tea and the short rib risotto, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful meal!
   

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   Janelle

   Edmonton

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We were sat right away and had our choice of tables as the restaurant wasn’t very busy. The server was attentive and took our drink and food order after giving us a few minutes to decide. I have been here before and had the panzenalla salad and beef risotto and was looking forward to them again tonight, however the salad had no cucumbers and the tomatoes were overly ripe, and the risotto had an overwhelming number of pearl onions in it which is not listed as an ingredient on the menu and the last time I had this dish it was very different. The server also asked my husband if he wanted ketchup with his pizza which we found puzzling and when I watched him make my drink he had to ask one of the managers(?) what went into my drink and I heard her say ‘don’t worry about it, that syrup is the same color so it doesn’t matter’. That was off putting as I would hope that a $17 drink would have the exact ingredients in it that are listed. My previous experiences here were wonderful and last night fell quite short of what I had previously experienced.
   

   Kindred Food + DrinkResponded on November 5, 2024

   Hi Janelle, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that your meal and drinks didn’t meet the standards you’ve come to expect, and we apologize for any inconvenience this caused. If you’d like to discuss your visit in more detail, please feel free to reach out through our website, and we’ll be happy to connect with you directly. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing the exceptional experience you deserve.
   

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   Ash

   Edmonton

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 15, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The atmosphere was nice, but the two top tables were too small to fit food and coffee for two. We had the mushroom pizza and french onion soup. The pizza was fine but the soup was terrible. It had very little flavour and the texture was awful. It was like they put bag cheese over a cup of breadcrumbs. The conventient location is the only reason to dine here.
   

   Kindred Food + DrinkResponded on October 16, 2024

   Hi Ash, thank you for sharing your review. We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and found our location convenient. We’re sorry that the French onion soup didn’t meet your expectations in terms of flavor and texture. Your feedback is valuable to us, and our culinary team will be reviewing your comments to make improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again.
   

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   Catherine

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thanks! It was a great experience - my colleague and I felt the server was kind and friendly
   

   Kindred Food + DrinkResponded on October 7, 2024

   Hi Catherine, thank you for taking the time to share your kind words! We're so glad to hear that you and your colleague enjoyed your time with us. We hope to welcome you both back soon for another great experience!
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Edmonton

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 2, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   My boyfriend and I dined here before a concert. We were expecting food and service comparable to Braven (one of our faves), but the restaurants definitely have different vibes. The food recipes themselves had potential; that said, my shrimp in my shrimp linguine were over cooked, and my boyfriend’s chicken parm was undercooked. I also added truffle to my meal for $6.00, and there was no sign of any truffle (neither truffle oil, nor any flakes etc.). Our appy (steak skewers) and dessert (tiramisu cannoli) were spot on. It did seem like our entrees were a bit underwhelming though. One thing that seemed apparent was that all of the staff seemed very new. As someone who has worked in the service industry for more than 10 years, it seemed like most of the staff were still becoming comfortable with their positions. Maybe the restaurant recently hired for various positions, which I know can be common in the fall. Between the hosts, food runners etc., I think the team as a whole needs some time and practice familiarizing with guest interactions. The atmosphere was quiet and beautifully decorated. Our server was kind and attentive, and overall did a great job. I would try Kindred again in the future - bearing in mind that it is a much more casual dinning experience than Braven, its more elevated counterpart.
   

   Kindred Food + DrinkResponded on September 5, 2024

   Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We appreciate your insights and are committed to refining our guests' experiences. If you’d like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to send us a message through our website. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
   

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   Heather

   Edmonton

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 23, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Clean space, efficient, fast, friendly service, good food. Tables were set up nicely for our group.
   

   Kindred Food + DrinkResponded on September 5, 2024

   Hi Heather, It was our pleasure to serve you, and we're delighted to hear that you had a memorable experience with us! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   SRay

   Edmonton

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on June 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ash and his team were fantastic during the oilers game! The food and drinks were amazing too!
   

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   CurtA

   Edmonton

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on June 2, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Made a reservation, got seated quickly. This was prior to Game 6 of the western conference playoffs, so it was busy. Food was fine, but service was unacceptably slow. It took a long time for a server to take our drink and food order (placed both at the same time)...then we waited. Our food came out before our drinks. We ordered a couple appetizers, but had to ask for plates. We were going to order more, but no one came by at all to check on us. Server said that they were understaffed and apologized...but the JW has to do better.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    We stopped by for supper before one of the West Final NHL games. Although our waitress was fantastic, they were just way too short-staffed for an Oilers game day. They had one bartender working, which is not enough during a game day. We had a pizza that had no sauce, and I wouldn't care to try it again. I am glad we stopped by, but I probably would not go back. Nothing special.
    

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