Kingbird Story

Our name is inspired by the Eastern Kingbird, a native of Washington D.C. With a dark gray chest and a white tip to the tail, this broad-shouldered bird appears to be wearing a business suit and his crown of brightly colored feathers is revealed only when he wants to impress a mate or intimidate an adversary. During the summer he enjoys the single life, flying after insects, but when he winters along the Amazon he is quite social and feasts lavishly on the exotic fruit of the southern hemisphere. We consider ourselves equally dapper, changing with the seasons, and catering to our guests’ lifestyle needs no matter what the day or occasion.

The Cuisine

Helmed by Executive Chef Tony DiGregorio, Kingbird is a contemporary Italian steakhouse, sourced from local purveyors and fresh pasta dishes made in-house. Just steps away from The Kennedy Center with views of the Potomac River, Kingbird is ideal for pre-theater dining. Menus feature Black Angus Beef Carpaccio, Roseda Farms Dry-Aged steaks with Accompaniments such as Seared Foie Gras, Grilled Prawns, and more. Hand-made pastas such as Mafaldine with a traditional Bolognese sauce and Bucatini Carbonara grace the Kingbird menu. On weekends, guests of Kingbird can enjoy afternoon tea with pastries and delectable sandwiches made by our in-house pastry team.

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The Design

We aim to indulge all of your senses at Kingbird. World-renowned designer Ron Arad has created a dramatic, yet warm and inviting space, perfectly complimenting the building’s original architecture. Kingbird was envisioned as an alluring destination for tables of two as well as groups of friends that gather for fine dining and lively conversation into the evening.

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