I've been here 3 years ago and it was a different experience so my husband and I tried it again. The food was simply "Ok". It was bad it wasn't memorable it was "Ok" and I did not like my drink at all. Could have been because it was a Saturday. I probably won't be back. Everyone likes different things. read more

Kingfish - Grouper - Seafood Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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We came back again two weeks later because I couldn't stop thinking about it! Celebrated an anniversary dinner. Our table was cozy even though it was close to the kitchen/server area (I like it, I try to catch gossip haha) and our server was really sweet. But the main reason I'm writing is to tell you to TRY THE BANANAS FOSTER CHEESECAKE OMG. It's out of this world! read more

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Kingfish is my go to restaurant when we go out for a good dinner, however, this dish was terrible! The chick was way overcooked and dry. The mashed potatoes were okay as well as the green beans. The salad was the best part of the dinner. Everyone else in my part ordered either a filet or fish and had a great experience. The service was just okay and the ambiance excellent. read more

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This review is based on several visits to kingfish. If it weren't for my last experience I would've given it 5 stars. Kingfish is an upscale seafood restaurant with a modern nautical theme for its interior. The service has always been wonderful we've lucked out with very attentive waitresses/waiters. My top dishes are the blackened salmon and fried green tomatoes (except for the last visit). I took my father for a belated Father's Day celebration on Monday and the fried green tomatoes were either undercooked (or cornmeal was raw inside but burnt on the outside) or severely over cooked -hard blacken and dry. I've had them on several Occasions and they were great and perfectly cooked albeit that was on a weekend. Nonetheless my father loved his surf and turf. The bread pudding was rich and decadent. I didn't expect it to come out as a slice but it worked. Overall check this spot out even if just for a happy hour. If ordering the fried green tomatoes maybe do it on the weekend due to inconsistent cooking. read more

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MY NEW HAPPY HOUR SPOT Cocktails Little Black Dress Limoncello Mint Spritz Happy Hour Blue Point Oysters Shrimp Cocktail Jambalaya Kingfish Trio Lobster Tail, Scallops, Shrimp, Lobster Mashed Potatoes & Asparagus read more

Kingfish - Seafood Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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Very very disappointed in this place!! This used to be my favorite place, but not anymore. Went to the restroom when we came back they had served our food and it was cold. The waitress did not offer to heat it up, we ate it cold. read more

After living in FL for the past 8.5 years, my husband and I have some high standards for seafood. We didn't think it would be possible to find anything close to the quality we had been enjoying in FL when we moved back to OH, but Kingfish proved us wrong (for which we are very happy!). Here are the things we tried: -Lobster Bisque -Shrimp Cocktail -Grilled Salmon -Surf & Turf (Lobster tail and filet mignon) -Sides: Lobster mashed potatoes, Creole risotto, regular mashed potatoes, asparagus, and green beans Each dish was cooked to perfection! The lobster bisque was creamy and had multiple good size pieces of meat. The clarified butter for the lobster was served over a candle to keep it warm during the meal. The steak was cooked a perfect medium rare. The salmon was moist and flaky. The service? Attentive and friendly. The vibe? Quite dim and moody, perfect for a date night. The price? It's up there, but you get what you pay for and it was worth the price to us. Comfort? The booth that we sat in had a pretty worn out seat, but I couldn't detract a star with how well amazing everything else was. We'll be back! read more

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Kingfish is running a November special called "Lobster in the Land" for $49 that is an extra $10 off during happy hour and it was DELICIOUS. Included is a first course (salad or bisque) and second course (I picked surf and turf) with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Every last bite was fantastic, and so was our service from Lucy! 10/10. read more

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Birthday dinner for my fiancé was wonderful. Our server was friendly and attentive. If you try nothing else, please get the lobster bisque! You won't regret it, I promise. The restaurant could use a bit more lighting. read more

We loved everything about this restaurant. Bartenders were friendly, efficient and made great drinks . We started off with martinis and few raw oysters & shrimp cocktail I ordered the blackened swordfish with filet , mashed potatoes and green beans and wife had the lobster tail and filet . Everything was cooked to perfect . By far one of the best restaurants around . read more

Food was awesome. I had the filet, but I also tasted the lobster bisque and it was creamy and not fishy.

Great happy hour offerings, been for dinner several times and will keep going back, the fish is always cooked properly, they have never over cooked unlike most other restaurants in the area. Great menu and people! read more

If you're in Akron and craving seafood that's fresh, flavorful, and served with a smile, Kingfish should be at the top of your list. It's a place where casual meets quality, and every dish and they have an incredible happy hour! From fresh seafood and service I will definitely be returnin--and I recommend you do the same! read more

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Love the food & our server Nick was on point all night! We have become big fans of all the hospitality restaurant locations and always debate if kingfish is better than blue point. Kingfish has better prices (the kingfish trio is $15+ less expensive than the Blue Point Haven for the same dish) and better drinks (one of my favorite manhattan's in Cleveland). Their lobster bisque is on par with blue point as is their calamari but we go back and forth each time we eat at either restaurant. Regardless we alway have an amazing meal at kingfish and will continue returning! read more

This was some of THEE best food that I have ever tasted. EVERYTHING was delicious. The lobster was buttery, sweet and it melted in your mouth. And this lobster mashed potatoes. . . bae bae . . . scrumptious! The service was excellent. Our server was super attentive and the atmosphere had a nice chill vibe. Because it was my birthday, I received a free dessert of crème brûlée. I was creamy with the perfect amount of sugar crust and fruit. It's a 30 minute drive from my house. I'm already trying to figure out when I can make it back there. read more

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Food is always so delicious. Service is very studious. Ambiance is very nice. Great atmosphere. All around a great place to goto. read more

Kingfish - Seafood Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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I ate here last night. Got the scallop and shrimp sauté and the scallop kind of smelled off but I ended up eating it. Bad mistake. I've been throwing up and using the bathroom nonstop for the past 12 hours. read more

When we do not want to drive far & are in the mood for fine dinning., the Kingfish is our " go to" place. Every meal we have had there has been deliciously prepared & presented. We have taken many of our out of town guests there. It is clean, comfortable, & cozy. The service has always been good with just the right amount of friendly follow up from the waiters. I love their crab cakes! read more

Haven't been here in a year thought the food quality got mediocre and prices ridiculous Tried it again last night with my wife and daughter s Same result my filet steak Oscar was over cooked supposed to be med rare but was med plus The crab and beef very dry The steak was 6 oz but I thought the tiniest 6 0z filet I've ever seen At $54. the Bernaise sauce blah I showed the manager he said it was 6 oz and offered to replace but my group was finishing their dinner already as it took 15 minutes for him to stop over My kids crab cakes were good and a good value The waiter Lucy was good we were told we were comped a free wine It turned out to be a free Pepsi because that was flat and syrupy the first time we got, shrimp cocktail was good Like the atmosphere but food at these prices for simple filet no way I rather pay the same or pay slightly more for top quality filets at diamond grill I'll wait another year before we go back to kingfish too bad read more

Stopped by Kingfish with my wife for our wedding anniversary dinner. We made a reservation and when we arrived, we were promptly seated. A minute later, our server arrived and was very friendly. We were given menus and our drink requests were taken. Sadly, they didn't have any ciders on the menu, so I ordered a lager beer, which ended up being good. My wife requested mussels as an appetizer. They were served in a delicious, hot broth with tomatoes, garlic, and other yummy ingredients. The one ingredient in mussels that I hate is sand. The mussels were large, but each one that I ate had at least one grain of sand in it. Sand doesn't have a great mouth feel. Ya know? That's why I don't love mussels in general. We were also served bread, which I dipped in the mussel broth, and tasted awesome. For dinner, I asked the server to choose between two dishes for me - Steak Diane and Pasta Newburg. He recommended the Steak Diane for a couple reasons. One reason was that it was being removed from the menu. The second reason is that I've never had Steak Diane before and he said it was absolutely delicious. So that's what I requested and my wife requested the crab cake dinner. A good while later, our dinners arrived. My steak and her crab cake looked amazing. Upon first bite, the steak was cooked correctly (medium), was juicy, and delicious. It had just a little Diane sauce, but I was expecting more it it. It didn't really need any sauce though because the steak was extremely tender and flavorful. It ended up being one of the best steaks I've ever eaten. It was that good. I also loved the mushrooms it was served with. The mashed potatoes were excellent as were the green beans. This meal was perfectly prepared. I tasted my wife's crab crake and it was yummy, but nowhere near as good as my steak dish. I finished all of it and was very content. This was an excellent meal! read more

Kingfish - Anniversary drinks - Seafood Near Me - Akron, Ohio

We came here for dinner. The ambience was nice, the seating was excellent. We enjoyed the soft music. It allowed us to both be intimate while dining and not to be able to hear our neighbors conversations. Our server, Marissa, was excellent. She took all of our questions and food preferences without any negative feedback, and was right on task the entire meal I would highly recommend asking for her as your server... Her service is impeccable. Managers if you're reading this, give this human a raise. read more

Kingfish is a elegant establishment, offering fine foods,desserts,wonderfully prepared appetizers and great wines. I was quite ready for a bottle, I mean glass of Caymans. Orin Swift was offered on their extensive wine list as well. This is our first time dining here while on a quick trip to Cleveland area. Our guest dine here often. I did peruse the menu for king fish, one of the favorites of my summer island home of Jamaica, but it was not offered. Prepared for seafood pasta with lobster ans shrimp, no scallops because of a seafood allergy. Our friendly waiter informed my table of 4 of thr chef special of the day whish was OMGGGG RED SNAPPER. Without any hesitation we all changed our plans ans everyone ordered sautéed red snapper with broccoli, corn pilaf and potatoes red pepper coulis this meal was to die for.. the snapper was cooked perfectly, seasoned lightly with butter. Portion size was just enough after we had enjoyed a very simple shrimp cocktail as well. Service was exceptional our waiter and Omar came to check on our table through the meal. He filled our cool water glasses when they were even half full. Hubby and Greg marveled at the dish we mostly finished, our waiter who I cannot remember his name asked if we would actually speak to the Chef.. they both said yes. With a busy dinner Service going on he appeared at our table. Chef Eric. New to the restaurant accepted our Tha KS humbly as he mentioned his thought adding to the weekd to come. Unlike our friends who dine often we will miss out until our next visit. Hats OFF to this new exciting Chef. If yoi have read any of my reviews you are aware of my one and ONLY dessert. As I had enjoyed a few dirty Martinis during the day I opted not to indulge in the Creme brulee, and delicious corn cornbread biscuit super waiter served me one with a candle in it as surprise from the chef. I was absolutely enjoying dinner conversations with long time friends, so I didn't take many pictures of the decor. Its fabulous trust me. read more

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Food was absolutely amazing! The service was impeccable and so patient. My family had a party of 10 which I know can be tedious on the staff however the servers were very attentive to our individual needs and made sure we had a great experience. Everything came out in a timely fashion and there was always a staff member in the general vicinity to check on us. We were celebrating 2 birthdays and an anniversary and they gave us a dessert platter filled with cheesecake, key lime pie, chocolate mousse, and a peanutbutter and jelly bar that tasted absolutely amazing. 10/10 would definitely recommend if you love sea food! read more

Blue Pointe Grille 's Sister restaurant... Say No More! On point, on task, on time! We did not make reservations, no problem. Omar from Paris was learning English and a sincere pleasure to engage as our first person at our table. Megan was our server and she was most accommodating and professional. She shared her favorite choices and reminded us of the Sun special, Nawlin's Treat! For not $36 but $26, you get a 4oz filet mignon, 4oz salmon and 3 Bourbon St shrimp... accompanied by basmati rice and jalapeño cornbread. The steak was so perfectly medium, I could not have grilled it better. Tender, juicy and peppery goodness! The cornbread was moist and sweet and spicy! The shrimp had a tomato salsa type of lacing that balanced the spices and creaminess of the rice and delicate flavors of the grilled salmon. The meal was litterally fantastic! read more

Kingfish - Nawlins Treat!! - Seafood Near Me - Akron, Ohio

The good: staff was amazing. Clean. Very friendly. Amazing Brussels sprouts. The bad: drinks were just ok and s$10-15 range. Nothing special. We're out of one drink because they were changing menu. The ugly: blackened halibut. A) it certainly wasn't blackened by any definition I know B) at $26 for the plate - all I'm asking for is to not have to go to Taco Bell after - mission fail. C) tiny tiny piece of halibut. Thought I was eating the child portion. Charge me a couple more $ and give me a real piece. It was maybe 8oz and 6oz cooked. Felt like an app. Super disappointing. read more

Kingfish - Seafood Near Me - Akron, Ohio

I rarely finish my entire meal, but I did here. It was that good! We visited this restaurant for my birthday dinner this year and they did not disappoint. I had the King Trio (lobster tail, scallops and shrimp) with the most delicious lobster mash potatoes. I also opted substitute the asparagus with spinach. Everyone else in my party went with the filet mignon (1- medium rare and 2-medium well) and all enjoyed. The Oscar topping on the filet went over really well too. We also enjoyed some very nice cocktails, especially the spicy margarita. The ambiance was amazing and my teen even commented on how much she enjoyed the restaurant. Service was impeccable as well. read more

Very good seafood dish, bread, dessert, and thoughtful service. Nice but not too stuffy.

Don't keep passing by while you're driving down I-77. Kingfish was an absolute delight! Starting with the freshest, most delicious Rhode Island Calamari, our tastebuds were amazed by the freshness and melt in your mouth flavor. On to dinner, I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of the New Bedford Scallops with the unique hazelnut sweet potatoes, bacon, Brussels sprouts. What a Treat! My wife, more of a traditionalist was delighted with her Twin Lobster Tails! Although offered a fully stocked bar with an array of drinks and desserts we didn't indulge this time. The Service, Ambiance, Decor & Cleanliness we're all above and beyond our expectations! read more

Kingfish - a plate of lobster and green beans - Seafood Near Me - Akron, Ohio

This place is beautiful inside and I was so taken back by the decor and how this place made me feel like I was on vacation! The service was excellent and the food was beyond amazing. We ordered a few appetizers, the lobster bisque was phenomenal.We then ordered our main entrees and one side which were all so tasty and fresh. The alcoholic beverages we ordered were delish, the Moscow mule was perfection, we can't wait to come back soon! read more

Kingfish - Seafood Near Me - Akron, Ohio

The food was delicious and the service was excellent!!! The atmosphere was classy and intimate! The staff was friendly and took their time and you never felt rushed! A great place for a first date or a night out with the wife and friends. Please try you will not be disappointed!! read more

Decided to try this place for our recent wedding anniversary. Placed a reservation to be safe even though it was a Monday night. This proved to be a great thing. They were definitely busier than I would have expected. We were seated promptly at a booth overlooking the packed bar. Our waiter, Tim came over immediately and got us started. Tim was the real star of the evening and the reason for the 4th star. We had Oysters Rockefeller and Mussels (they weren't serving the calamari) for apps, which were what you'd expect. The cocktail at Tim's suggestion was a Bottle-Aged Vieux Carre. Spectacular! For dinner, I got the Shrimp and Scallops Sauté and my husband the Delmonico Ribeye and Fried Green Tomatoes, both with Lobster Mashed Potatoes. My meal unfortunately lacked flavor and the scallops needed another minute in the pan. I actually did not finish them. His Delmonico was perfect. The Tomatoes had some flavor. The Lobster Mashed Potatoes were a bit of a disappointment as well. I struggled to find the lobster. Overall the food was not memorable. To break down my rating, the kitchen was very slow. We waited 25 minutes for apps and much more for dinner. Tim kept checking on us, but it left a stain on the evening. We were given a complimentary creme brûlée for our anniversary, which was a nice touch. With the food and kitchen the way they were this would have easily been a 3 star rating. Tim, is who pulled out that 4th star. Although I can't say that we will take the 40 minute drive again for what we got. read more

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I had not expected this place to be so fancy and beautiful inside - last time I was here was when it was the restaurant Shells and that was decorated like a typical Red Lobster sort of place. The service was excellent as was the food. Only 1 minor complaint about the food - my husband had the halibut and he said it could have used a little seasoning on it - so no biggie but maybe something for the chef to consider. I also took a bit of it and other than the s/p on the table it could have used something else to enhance the flavor. I had the Kingfish trio and the shrimp + scallops + lobster tail were all perfectly cooked and tasted great. It came with lobster mashed potatoes which I rarely indulge in but "when in Rome right?" I would absolutely return to try some other menu options. It was worth the drive from Cleveland to check this place out. read more

Good seafood is hard to come by in Ohio. But, Kingfish Seafood consistently supply's great seafood dinner options that do not disappoint. Good portions and when your order seafood, you get what you expect. Pricey. However, you are provided good food, good wine, and with the right company you will have a great night out. After discovering this Gem it's is still my go to restaurant for seafood compared to others restaurants in the North East Ohio area and downtown Akron/Cleveland. Wait staff have always been courteous and helpful. Prompt and attentive just enough to give you a quiet evening, yet fully attended to. read more

Kingfish - a plate of food and a glass of wine - Seafood Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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There was a small spider in the lampshade. The lobster was slimy... Not a good place for fresh seafood. Service was great though! read more

Lobster bisque, filet and salmon...all were good. Nice atmosphere. Good service. Was a good choice the evening before the eclipse. read more

Kingfish - Filet and Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Very enjoyable dinner, excellent service by our waiter Eric, great place for a nice relaxed delicious dinner ... Thank you ... Now heading back to Leesburg, FL ... This was a great way to end our vacation in Bethlehem ... Regards, Mark and Dot read more

Terrific food - even better service. As first time visitors we had high hopes. From the moment we were greeted by the hostess, I knew we were in good hands. She was polite and friendly. Our server, Jenny, was also friendly and extremely professional. Our drinks never hit the bottom before we were offered a refill. The bussing service was even phenomenal. Our empty plates never sat for longer than a minute or two. Onto the food. I ordered the Alaskan Halibut with roasted broccoli, basmati and smokey pepper sauce. A+. The sauce was a real surprise and was so good. The meal and all of its ingredients paired fit together perfectly. It was filling and just the right portion size. Dessert, which we never order, was a Key Lime Pie in a jar. Unique and delicious. General manager capped off the visit by making sure we were happy with the experience. He was quick with the pleasantries and then let us carry on. A great visit. We will be back. read more

Kingfish - Alaskan Halibut with pecan basmati, roasted broccoli and smokey pepper sauce - Seafood Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Always top notch service, food was excellent. We had steak, grilled salmon, shrimp, shaved Brussels sprouts and a great bottle of wine. Cozy, upscale but not pretentious. Highly recommend!! read more

It was my birthday and I wanted to go out to dinner to celebrate. My birthday happened to fall on a holiday weekend, and a Sunday - so as we started looking at the usual go-to restaurants we were seeing many were either closed because it was Sunday, or the holiday, or both. We have never eaten here, but reviews popped up that said it had great seafood, so I was all in. The interior was dark but classy, with linen tablecloths and nice jazzy background music. There is a sign on the door saying you need "proper attire" and we freaked out a little thinking we were underdressed, but really anything goes. There was a table of baseball fans in their jerseys, etc. so you could easily dress it up or down and still feel welcome. The wait staff is fabulous - super friendly and attentive. My boyfriend got a three-course special deal, which comes with a soup or salad, a main, and ice cream for dessert. The lobster bisque that he got - I have never had such a fabulous soup! Rich, creamy, with bits of lobster - Mmmmm, I can just imagine this on a cold winter's day. Just that soup alone would have made my night. My daughter got the salmon and said it was one of the best she's ever had. I got a combination platter with a lobster tail, scallops, and shrimp with "lobster mashed potatoes" (mashed potatoes mixed with the lobster bisque). To be honest, I wasn't a big fan of the potatoes, but I'm not a mashed potato person, to begin with, so mixing in the soup (despite how good the soup was) just didn't do it for me. But the seafood was prepared beautifully and was so delicious!! They also bring complementary bread to the table with whipped butter - the bread was nice and crusty with enough that we each had two slices, and the butter spread so nice and easy! Dessert for me was creme brulee - now this is a dessert that I get often because I love it so much. And if you love it, you know that the crunchy top is the best part - my only complaint for the evening was that it came in a small ramekin. So the creme part was deep, and the crunchy part was small. Would have much preferred a wider, shallower dish, but that's just me! It tasted fabulous, nice and rich, and creamy. From start to finish this was a top-flight meal, and we will absolutely be coming back. I am so glad we made this decision! read more

I had such an amazing experience here! We came here only because I was craving crab and we couldn't get in at red lobster... and I'm not mad about it. I had never been here before but I will definitely be back. Tim was our server and he was phenomenal. He suggested drinks for my husband, which he LOVED. I couldn't drink due to being pregnant, so I asked for a soda with cranberry and the server put it in a martini glass for me which was so fun. The seafood was amazing. I came for the crab and wasn't disappointed. It came out pre-cracked which was great, but I did have to be careful to pick out the shell shrapnel. That took a bit of effort, but I was expecting to put in an entire shift cracking legs so it was no biggie. I usually try a bite of my husbands dinner, but by the time I looked up from my own food, his was gone. That's how I know it was great :) Overall, it's pricey but well worth the trip. Especially for an occasion or celebration! read more

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