So we stopped by this spot to support a black owned business and grab a quick bite of some good food. I initially wasn't thinking about leaving a review but knew I had to after the first bite. The ambiance was adorable.. very cute and modern decor. Great music. Excellent service.. and the FOOD... the food was *chef's kiss* The jerk lamb chops were cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. Same for the Jerk Shrimp Pasta.. we can't wait to come back and try more menu items. The only thing to note is the interior seating is very limited so I wouldn't recommend going during peak hours without a reservation. read more

Kitchen Savages - Jerk Lamp Chops with Jerk Shrimp Pasta in the background - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We went for Sunday brunch. The only option they have is an unlimited meal for $60 per person. We were hesitate at first but decided to stay. It was worth every penny. You had so many options you didn't have to choose from off the menu because everything came to the table. Plus the mimosas were unlimited. If you were to go anywhere else, ordering a meal plus maybe two mimosas would have been about the same price. The fried catfish was the first to run out on our table but by the time we blinked our sweet server had another plate on the way! Fantastic food and fantastic service! read more

Kitchen Savages - This is the Sunday brunch menu. Everything on top is unlimited and it's served family style. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good food and great customer service. A must try if you're ever in the mood for good eats. The establishment is very warm and welcoming.

A Hidden Gem I Wish I'd Discovered Sooner! I can't believe it took me two years to visit this incredible restaurant--what a mistake! From the moment I walked in, everything about the experience was impeccable. The food was outstanding--great Southern cooking with all the right flavors done to perfection. Each dish was comforting, flavorful, and just downright delicious. The service was equally exceptional. Our server was attentive, personable, and went above and beyond to make the meal memorable. It turns out the owner himself waited on us, and his passion for his restaurant was obvious in every interaction. His genuine care for his customers and commitment to quality is something rare and refreshing. This restaurant has quickly earned a spot on my list of favorites. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation--you'll be mad you waited so long, too! read more

Yeah.. so I'm not sure if I ordered on a bad night or something but I ordered to go last night and spent over $60 and was not pleased at all. I ordered the jerk pasta with veggies and I truly don't know what was jerked about the meal. The pasta sauce was more like watery than anything and not the slightest taste of jerk. Maybe I needed to add a protein but that pasta didn't taste anything like I expected and had I known I wouldn't have ordered it :( I was so bummed because I was starving and ended up eating nothing. I bought my bf the salmon which he said was good but I also ordered a side of Mac and cheese- which was a large helping- as a side. For some reason I just wasn't feeling it so I gave it to my boyfriend who did not enjoy is at all. I plan to call today and complain about the meal but I'm super bummed that it wasn't good. With limited restaurants serving this cuisine I was looking forward to trying the food here and adding it to my queue but I'm just not impressed at allll. The pasta threw me offff. read more

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First time at Kitchen Savages which is a new restaurant that opened in my neighborhood, Anacostia. I took my mom, sister, and father here for dinner tonight. We were seated right away and throughout our meal, the service was good. My father got a Classic Caesar Salad with chicken; he said it was great. My mother ordered a House Salad and said it was fine, though I think she would have liked it more if she added a protein. I got the Apple Kale Pecan Salad which was tasty. My sister got the Strawberry Spinach Salad. We shared the Honey Garlic Wings which had a good flavor. Overall, really nice place. I will come here again. read more

Kitchen Savages - Chicken Wings Honey Garlic - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came here for happy hour and stayed for dinner because Darrell was such an incredible bartender/host. He made great drinks and food suggestions. Highly recommend the short ribs, jerk lamb chops, and the peach cobbler cheesecake. Will return in the very near future read more

So good!! Went for a girls' night out, and we truly enjoyed it. It's a cute spot but small, so if you plan to go later in the evening, I'd suggest making a reservation. The hostess sat us immediately and our waiter, Romello, was very helpful. We each had an alcoholic beverage, and they were just ok. Now, onto the food. Delicious!! I had the honey garlic salmon which came with mashed potatoes and spinach. The entire meal was seasoned perfectly. My friend had the jerk rasta pasta with salmon. She said it had a little kick, Romello told her it would, but it was tasty. We ordered the red velvet cake, chocolate cake, and banana pudding cheesecake for dessert. My favorite was the red velvet. The chocolate cake had a cake like brownie texture. The cakes are outsourced from a local bakery, so they were cold due to being refrigerated. So if you prefer your cake room temperature, order it ahead of time. I didn't have the cheesecake, but my friends loved it. I'd definitely return to try the lambchops and have the salmon again. Definitely give Kitchen Savages a try. read more

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Cute little swanky spot. Customer service was excellent. Our waiter, Romello, was very attentive knowledgeable of the menu and very professional. We started off with some drinks. They were ok, but not much alcohol in them. The quality of the drinks didn't justify the price of each drink. I started off with Kale salad, which was good once I added pepper. They give it to you without the dressing so you have to mix it in at the table. With that being said, if you know anything about Kale, it has to be massaged to soften it up a little bit. So if you prefer a softer massage, Kale, you may want to pass. I ordered the Rasta Pasta with Salmon, and my homegirls ordered the stuffed salmon. Our food was very good and flavorful. I could have eaten my entire meal, but I knew I wanted to get dessert. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate cake, red velvet cake, and banana pudding cheesecake. The chocolate cake tastes like a brownie, so if you love chocolate, this would be the dessert for you. The red velvet was very cold and hard to enjoy. If it was room temperature, I would be able to gauge the quality of the cake. The banana cheese was literally regular plain cheese cake with banana pudding smothered on top. It was very mediocre. Overall, I would give it a 4.5. The quality and quantity of the food out ranks the cold desserts and watery drinks. read more

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My sister raved about this place so I told my husband that's where he'd be taking me on our next date. The space is very small with seating for maybe 30 plus 8 high top chairs at the bar. The table for 2 was pretty tiny but they were quick about moving the dishes we were done with so it never got crowded. Despite the small size, the decor is very cute with beautiful lighting, blue velvet chairs with gold legs, gold flatware and the walls alternate grass walls and black&white wallpaper. We came on a Sunday and they had contemporary gospel playing in the background loud enough to enjoy but quiet enough to be able to have a conversation without having to yell. We started with a mai tai and whiskey sour. For some reason they tasted very similar and both were weak. They were also served in very small glasses so if I return to dine in I would definitely skip on the drinks. Very over priced for what you get. Onto the appetizers and just wow! The jerk lamb lollipops were well seasoned and juicy. The crab cake eggroll was all lump meat and cooked to perfection. And whatever that sauce was that was drizzled over top of it gave it a little something extra. For entrees we got the chicken and waffles and the honey glazed salmon. The waffle was fluffy and the chicken was crispy and delicious. The portion size was huge too- the waffle took up the plate and there were 3 boneless chicken thighs. The salmon was well cooked and came with mashed potatoes. It was topped with some wilted spinach and a cajun sauce. To note, they add 18% gratuity to the bill which is becoming a trend in most DC restaurants but everyone was nice and very attentive so it was well earned. I'll probably return for carry out just because of the cramped space. read more

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Listen... Run, don't walk to this cozy restaurant. The food is delicious, the staff is attentive, and the decor is sexy/cute. I had the jerk pasta with chicken, my sister had the Cajun pasta, we both killed the honey cornbread and the Lime Rickie's were refreshing and light. Definitely going back! read more

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We came from Chicago to visit my nephew and wife for a Kentucky Derby Baby shower. So a day before the baby shower we drove over to DC to check out the white house and all. So me, my wife, and niece stopped here the food was amazing. I wrote a prior review but l could add the pictures. Please read Anthony P review. Just wanted to add the pictures read more

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Some of the best food in the city to be comepletely honest. The vibe is nice and the owner is nice. The only problem with this restaurant is the hours and their updates to the patrons. Several times I've gotten in my car and drove from Waldorf Md (30-45 minute) to Kitchen Savages just to find out they were closed when online and Yelp the hours showed that they were open. Then if you go to the Instagram page you won't see any updates on their story letting the people know that they're closed. So the people who love the food and love to support black businesses sometimes end up wasting their time going to this fine establishment because they don't have a consistency of staying open during the business hours that implies there open. FOOD IS ALWAYS GOOD THOUGH...WHEN THEY ARE OPEN read more

I really wanted to like this place. Apparently friends and I tried the restaurant when all the waiters called out. The owner and one of the waiters were the only two to host, wait tables and busboy. The only good experience was the waiter and the drinks. Our waiter was honest about the menu and attentive given the circumstances he was given. The bar was fully stocked but ingredients for the menu were not. The food was subpar. Half of the menu was out of stock on a Friday night at 7pm. I ordered the egg rolls for my appetizer. I'll give them a 5 out of 10. I order the catfish and Mac n cheese. (Due to me having no other option). There was more cheese than macaroni and it wasn't seasoned. The catfish wasn't fried well either. The decor is nice. The seating is pleasant. But it's really small, so if it's packed you will have a long wait. It's a fairly new restaurant. I hope they get better with time. But I won't be returning. read more

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Tired a new spot today for lunch with some coworkers and was pleased with our experience. This Southeast DC business is around the corner from Busboys. The salmon was perfectly cooked, moist, and bursting with flavor. The mac and cheese was okay, and the cornbread, with its golden crust and soft interior, added a delightful touch to the meal. The attentive service and cozy ambiance further enhanced the overall dining pleasure. Kitchen Savages is undoubtedly a gem for those seeking a memorable and savory meal. read more

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Got the Cajun pasta that everyone was raving about. I just wasn't "wowed". The asparagus and mashed potatoes were delicious. Very lovely laid back restaurant with great customer service in thriving Anacostia. I want to go back for the Lobster Mac and cheese but kind of on the fence. I will keep ya posted!! read more

One of the best old fashions I had in a long time the ambiance and vibe was just what I needed at the end of my work day. read more

Kitchen Savages - Martinis at the bar - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was phenomenal! Service was decent! It's a nice small restaurant in SE and very nice decor. Definitely recommend if looking for a new spot to try. read more

Kitchen Savages - Mac and Cheese - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Definitely check out Kitchen Savages. TLDR: nicely plated and tasty elevated comfort food in a cozy and chic setting with excellent servers and pretty good (if a bit overly sweet) drinks. Will definitely return. First, the cocktails: A fun collection of drink options and pretty tasty. The food menu was extensive. Our server, Deb, although new, already knew so much about the dishes and was able to make great recommendations. We were a group of four and ordered different items (short ribs over mashed potatoes and crispy brussels sprouts, honey baked salmon, catfish, jerk pasta, side of mac n cheese, old bay fries). We tried each other's dishes, and everything was delicious. We were all full by the end--too full to indulge in dessert unfortunately--but we didn't leave any food behind on our plates because it was too tasty. The only item I could have done without was the crab cake spring rolls, but that's just my own preferences on how I prefer crab cake; they were creative and plated nicely. If you haven't been to the location in its prior incarnation, the setting is cute--exposed brick, tall windows, vintage-looking wallpaper. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the bar seating was hopping. I look forward to returning soon. I didn't recall until after I left that I didn't get the side of collards so can't wait to try those. Really strongly recommend! read more

My son and I had appetizers here for his birthday. Very friendly staff with a variety of interesting items on the menu. My only suggested is that service staff with longer hair should wear restraints and the big nails are not cool in food service. By regulations, this is a no no. I'm a veteran chef of 30 years and I know the rules. Otherwise, the appetizer was good. I'll try them again. read more

The food was bomb !!!!! And the waiters were funny ! 10/10 recommend.The space was very nice too.

Food. 5 stars. Service. Love the mission. Ambiance. Vibes. Need I say more? Jerk Lamb Chops. Mumbo wings. Cocktails. read more

Good Food and Service. Nice music and cute spot. I forgot to take pics of my Mac and Cheese, Salmon, and Broccolini. read more

Kitchen Savages - Peach Cobbler Cheesecake - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was my first time here, wonderful service and I loved the ambiance! Now the gumbo shrimp and grits were delightful along with the chicken and waffles! read more

Don't get me wrong the hostess Jada was nice and attentive. Which was not hard to do as there were only two tables receiving service. The food was very good, but the wait time was almost an hour! That's ridiculous given that when we sat, the only other table had already been served. Hate to see a for real lunch rush!!! If you have patience give them a try. As I said, the food was good. read more

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My family and I really enjoyed the atmosphere the food and the service the staff is really great they actually took time out to talk with the customers. Lamb chops so tender. read more

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Food here was delicious, and definitely worth the stop! We had the sampler as an appetizer. Kids split the stuffed blackened salmon which was yummy and hubs and I split the jerk lamp chops rigatoni- very yummy and not overly spicy. Was slightly disappointed that the bread pudding wasn't finished cooking so they kindly improvised a dessert for us, which was delicious. My other comments: the music was a touch too loud, the service was friendly, and be prepared to have 18% gratuity automatically added. read more

I'm honestly not sure how I feel about Kitchen Savages. I tried to Cajun Pasta, Classic Caesar Salad, and Ultimate Crabcake Eggrolls and had two drinks. All of the food was delicious, but I just feel like it was overpriced. The decor was cute, but the restaurant was very small. I was there at 11 AM on a Thursday and the music was SO LOUD, like come on and read the room. Was the food good, yes, but I doubt I'd go back to eat, maybe just order to go. read more

Kitchen Savages - Menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Owner/manager/busboy/bartender, "Duracell" mimosas are hitting, the honey wings are great, although I never received silver ware & napkins until requested. My ranch didn't come with the wings. The honey salmon didn't have one taste/ drop of honey. Claims this is 5 star dining, but the food/customer service/ambiance goes into play for that high mark, and it missed! But kudos on a DC native operating a restaurant. Note: don't judge your customers and glaringly favor one set of customers over the other, especially when my bill was clearly bigger! read more

Visited for drinks and dessert and it was wonderful!! The owner was absolutely lovely. Very attentive and professional. My French 75 was tasty and well made. The Banana Pudding Cheesecake was delicious! Cute, comfortable vibe with great music. Definitely recommend giving them a try! read more

Don't walk, RUN!! Up in here and get you something to eat! Baby when I say it's good it's good! 10/10 Food - we ordered the appetizer Lamb chops & Philly Egg Roll both of them BUSSSIN! For Entree I got the blacked salmon, my husband got the wings and them collard greens TOP TIERR! 10/10 Service - Because of the size i figured it would be best to make reservations. Arrived at my reservation time and was IMMEDIATELY sat. (absolutely a 10 there) waitress was very nice Wish I lived in the area, telling everyone I know! A Job well done ! read more

Food an service was amazing will be going back!!!! Place was clean an drink were really goof give it 1000000 out if 10!!!! read more

Kitchen Savages - Salmon stuffed with crab an shrimp in the side - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Well I went here for my Birthday, the staff was very nice even the waiter. The food looked nice but it was very nasty, I got pasta with salmon and spinach, the sauce had so many chunks of cheese, it wasn't melted at all. The atmosphere was okay, just know u guys can see and people can see everyone that walks pass. read more

Food was torch, ambiance is intimate at night but a nice vibe during the day, I went with my girls on a Friday night. We loved the drink menu and dinner prices were not bad. We ordered the Jerk Rasta Pasta with Shrimp, one with chicken and the Lamb Rigatoni. All seasoned to perfection and don't need extra sauce either. The music playlist had no skips, Special shoutout to Romelo, who was our waiter, that gave us awesome service and was a local as well. If you haven't been yet, just book the reservation and stop playing! read more

This was so delicious! We absolutely enjoyed every item ordered. The honey garlic wings were too tasty to capture, but they were A1 as well! We could tell that the chicken was seasoned and good independently of the sauce. I ordered the chicken and French toast and paid the small upcharge for the peaches. Just do it, but note that it is sweet. The service was also amazing! Although they were understaffed for the day, we couldn't really tell as the waiter made frequent rounds checking on each table as a time. We were able to see that our time was coming. The ambiance was beautiful and clean (even the bathrooms). Parking was decent as well. There's a lot nearby. I definitely look forward to returning for happy hour and trying the lamb chops read more

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About a 2-2.5: I really liked the concept of Kitchen Savages, as it is a hospitality program for at-risk youth! Their menu includes various appetizers, salads, main entrees, sides, and desserts, as well as a drink menu. We came here for an early dinner, and we tried: +Crab Cake Egg Rolls - supposedly a pretty popular item on the menu; crab cake-filled egg roll, served with seafood sauce; appreciated that these were not overly fried and filled generously with crab meat +Lamb Lollipops - jerk-marinated lamb chops; while juicy, you could hardly taste the jerk seasoning; it was also a bit game-y for my taste +Savage Fries - topped with crab, shrimp, and seafood aioli; these could have been passed up, as they were more of a filler app +Honey Blackened Salmon - the restaurant's signature honey blackened salmon, served with garlic mashed potatoes, topped with a spinach cream sauce; salmon was slightly overcooked, but the spinach cream sauce with a hint of cajun spices was an interesting touch +Cream Cajun Pasta with shrimp - you can opt for crab or lobster at an additional charge; this was super bland - not sure if they totally forgot to add any seasoning to this dish? +Lobster Mac and Cheese - with cajun cheese sauce and a fried lobster; came with a whole tail of a lobster; definitely cheesy, but I wished it was a bit thicker and more creamier; noodles seemed to be slightly overcooked and was a bit gummy/mushy and, a Banana Pudding Cheesecake - cheesecake topped with banana pudding, Chessman cookies, caramel, bananas, and banana sugar; slightly frozen, this was just a cheesecake with banana pudding shmeared on top Not sure if we went on an off day, but we were hoping to have a similar tasty experience as others have had. Service was friendly, and the restaurant itself is welcoming and cozy. Plenty of street parking in the area. +friendly service +online ordering available +street parking available read more

Always the best service, great food and great atmosphere. Our server/bartender Andreas was phenomenal. The vibe was genuinely good. The best part was the old-fashion with the uncle nearest premium is my new favorite. read more

The food looks really good, but in all actuality, it was disgusting AND super expensive. We told the waitress about our poor experience and she literally could not have cared less. Didn't bother to tell the manager, just brought us a check. Definitely won't be back - not even the food was free. Also, the floors were filthy. Ants crawling around and everything (no I'm not exaggerating). Any positive reviews of this restaurant were done so as a personal favor to the owner. read more

Best dining experience ever in DC! The food was delicious, well prepared, perfectly seasoned and presented as a work of art. The music and clientele also added to the atmosphere. Every dish was savory, flavorful and more in volume than we expected. The service was also great with a friendly and attentive staff. read more

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Since this new spot is within walking distance from my house, I decided to try it out. I met a longtime friend there,Angie. The food, decor,and service were all on point.We both had the lamb chops,and salads.Both were delicious.I'll definitely be back. read more