Kindred Fare

The Place

Kindred Fare in Geneva is a spirited farm-to-table restaurant that has been a beloved destination in the heart of wine country since 2015. Their philosophy is simple: “To share is to love.” Step inside and you’ll immediately feel the warmth. The space features a central bar, an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs at work, and flexible dining spaces perfect for everything from intimate dinners to group celebrations. Four exclusive counter seats let you engage directly with the chefs — and they might even send you something special.

The Food

Everything at Kindred Fare is made from scratch. They butcher their own meats, bake their own bread (including homemade rosemary focaccia and gluten-free buckwheat raisin crackers), and create recipes that change with the seasons. The menu puts a unique spin on familiar favorites: the gluten-free panko crusted fried chicken comes with field greens, golden beets, and creamy parmesan black pepper dressing. The famous Friendship Fries are made with Silver Queen Farm potatoes and served with rosemary, garlic, and house-made aioli. Don’t miss the wild rice bowl with carrots, broccolini, and carrot ginger purée.

The local cheese board features gems from Lively Run (Finger Lakes Gold goat cheese and Cayuga Blue) and Old Chatham (Camembert), served with housemade piccalilli relish and whole grain mustard.

Worth Knowing

Their cool climate international wine list showcases the best of the Finger Lakes alongside global offerings, and the craft cocktail program is equally impressive. The bar scene is lively and social — perfect for meeting friends or making new ones. On Monday nights, bring your own bottle: there’s no corkage charge. Ranked #4 of 71 restaurants in Geneva on TripAdvisor with 439 reviews. Reservations are highly recommended.