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Kindred Spirits

4.5 (86 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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John H.

On a friend's recommendation, my wife and I went to Kindred Spirits for an early dinner/hang-out. They are located on a great little street in a mixed shopping/business/residential area local to us. They have a nice interior build-out with a huge wine bar, but it was a nice evening and we elected to sit on their spacious patio. Upon entering, we were immediately greeted by Sarah, who is the bartender and also manages a couple of nights a week for the owner. Sarah is super friendly, explained the menu and provided great table service. They have a large wine selection. My wife ordered a chardonnay and I stuck with an Arnold Palmer. We ordered their bruschetta appetizer, served as six pieces of toasted bread and the expected toppings. It was a perfect start to our meal. We were not super hungry, and selected a three-cheese charcuterie board. You are able to select your cheeses, and Sarah again helped us make our decision. It was perfect for a summer-weather afternoon (although in March) and we chatted, had our drinks and picked at the board until it was gone. During our meal, Sarah was very attentive to our needs. My wife tried another chard, and we ordered their banana dessert, which had great flavor and was a nice end to the meal. This is a great place to quietly enjoy some wine, beer and food. They have a good sized menu and offer a brunch menu on Sundays. (Diane, Sarah needs a bonus, she made the evening much fun).

Liz L.

If I were to ask you to picture the most elegant and sophisticated wine bar anywhere on earth, you might think of, oh, I don't know, La Compagnie St Germain in Paris or Oscar Wilde in New York or even Wally's in Beverly Hills. You probably wouldn't think of one in Valencia, would you. Well, I have been to all of the above and I am telling you, you would be missing out on a one of a kind, out of this world experience that can be had any day of the week at Kindred Spirits, adjacent to the Hyatt Regency. No, I didn't expect it to come anywhere close to the stratospheric experiences you could have were you to choose any wine bar you fancied, but, the minute I got inside, I knew I was in for an unforgettable experience that I will want to repeat. First of all, it's downright beautiful. Flawlessly decorated with a chic living room vibe with just the right elements to suggest a curated museum-level sensibility. See my pictures as well as all the others here on Yelp. I spent the entire time noticing little details like the plush velvet banquet, the clubby wing back arm chairs, the art deco artefacts and furnishings, paintings, sculptures, even the ceiling lights were unique and obviously carefully selected. And then there is the stupefying wine and spirits menu that goes on and on. I rarely drink anything alcoholic but I couldn't pass up a taste of one of the exquisite sparkling wines that caught my eye. There is a full range of everything. If you really must have beer, it's there, but! For heaven's sake, try something elevated -- ask for recommendations. You won't be disappointed. However, the star of the entire experience is the menu. Now, remember, I am a lifelong vegetarian. I had fun limiting myself to four choices -- I could have had more were I not on a perpetual diet. You can see what we ordered in my photographs. Each dish was superb, really, first in class. Nonetheless, take a good look at my photographs of the Autumn Apple Tarte -- it is the g.o.a.t., believe me. Not only did it taste celestial but notice the tiny flowers? The chef, Priscilla, is a highly skilled and trained artist, her medium just happens to be delicately flavored and arranged plates of heaven. And Sarah, our attendant took a concierge approach to caring for us. A cosmopolitan playlist provided a lyrical backdrop that just made everything flow like silk. Parking is easy, simply use the Hyatt Convention Center parking lot adjacent to a verdant golf course or their garage, for free. There are two main rooms and we asked for the "lobby"-like large room with a giant table that we had all to ourselves, given we were there in the late afternoon on a Sunday. Even so, clientele were coming and going. It was the golden hour and we were draped in a warm light and cozy but uplifting spirit. The entire experience was flawless. And the tab? Ridiculously reasonable. You may not be headed to Rodeo or Saint-Germain-des-Prés or West 27th street any time soon. So, instead, treat yourself to this epic wine bar. You will thank me, when you do.

Cheese board, orange wine
Andrea L.

This place was absolutely beautiful! It was great seeing they carried multiple orange wines! The charcuterie board was delicious. The sliders were my favorite and the shrimp was juicy! I think everything was a bit over priced, but it is definitely a place I'll be coming back to in SCV!

Crab cake Benedict and chicken and waffles
Nicole D.

We came here for dinner on Friday and came back on Sunday for brunch. The service is amazing. The ambience is cozy. The service is perfect. Most importantly the food is insane. We tried the meatballs, marinated cucumbers, lasagna and the ceviche for dinner. Everything was genuinely 10/10. The brunch food was next level. The chicken and waffles were SOOOO good and the crab cakes Benedict was delicious. Love this place and will be making it one of the regular spots

Pinot Noir flight
Jan C.

We were in the area for the night and decided on Kindred Spirits for dinner. Really pretty place with tables inside and on a patio. We like sharing small plates, and enjoyed the wine selection.

Burrata and Brussels
Nellie B.

First timers and will definitely be back! Diane helped us out and we enjoyed everything we ordered to share- the prosciutto and fig flatbread, the burrata and Brussel sprouts, and the roasted tomato and burrata skillet with crostini. For dessert we got a cheese and meat selection! Great wine and I loved the shape of the glasses hehe.

Shrimp & Grits

My friend ordered the shrimp & grits, I had the breakfast burrito and we shared the banana bread (which, by the way, is two large slices with fruit and a little caramel on the side) for Sunday brunch. All of it was delicious, generous portions, and the unlimited mimosas didn't hurt either. Staff was everything you want while you're dining: attentive and friendly while remaining unobtrusive. I live in Encino and I will make the drive again just to go to Kindred.

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Rick L.

New, non-chain, places in Santa Clarita to eat and drink delicious things? Yes, please. We made a reservation at Kindred Spirits Wine Bar as soon as we learned it existed, any place that has a cheeseboard is a place that I want to go to and eat the cheese at. That doesn't mean that it's going to be good, but in this case it was really good. It still has that new restaurant vibe. Everything is clean, the staff is really attentive. There are lots of seating options, including tables and seats at the spacious bar, and a separate room as well. My wife and I sat at a table near the bar, the place wasn't packed on a Thursday night so we probably didn't need a reservation, but never a bad idea to have one. We had a flight of red wines, our favorite... And they were especially accommodating, giving us tastes of some of them before the flight came out so we could make the best possible choice. That was very generous of them, considering that the wine-tasting glasses are about the same size as the flight glasses. There are great and unique vegetarian options on their food menu, including the Podi Fries - perfectly cooked skin-on french fries coated with Indian seasoning. These were delicious we would come back just to eat these again. My wife and I also shared truffle Arancini, coded fried rice balls on a marinara sauce... A classic Italian dish, again delicious. And we had the Grilled Romaine with Avocado and Cotija cheese - Nice looking dish with little tortilla strips on top... Not my wife's favorite iteration of this kind of dish, but we both generally liked it. There are a slew of other vegetarian offerings, including Shuka, soups, and salads, flatbreads, and other small plates, such as brussels sprouts and a creamy Barada dish. The kindred lasagna looks pretty good too, so there are lots of opportunities, as vegetarians to come back try something different and have more of their quite extensive wine collection. We love this kind of place and are so happy that they've opened up here in Santa Clarita.

The service was amazing very attentive and delightful. This was our first time trying this place and it felt like a hidden gem. One the hours are amazing, it is hard to find a place that is good and open late. The atmosphere was very clean, elegant and relaxing. The food was incredible, there is a small menu but it has a bit of every category and the small menu really made the quality and taste of the food amazing. I felt I was eating at a five star restaurant.

Gambas al Ajillo succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic infused olive oil

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Party of 5 for brunch today, first time visit for all and we will definitely be back!

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Food & service excellent. Like sitting outside on Town Center Drive. Nice selection of wine & hors d'oeuvres.

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The people were nice, the food was awful:-(. The Romain lettuce was rotting and shouldn't have been served.

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A great selection of wine, and the bartender was happy to give tips and tastings. Very delicious espresso cheesecake too!

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Excellent drinks, atmosphere and food. Staff is very nice and accommodating. I would highly recommend.

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Beautiful wine bar with excellent food. The service was amazing as well. Highly recommend!

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