I was here a LONG time ago. But back in NOLA I reserved based on location and reasonably positive memories. I wouldn't say it was BAD but it was definitely not high on my list of meals in NOLA and some things weren't so great. Service was good. The atmosphere is nice. The location is super convenient if you are in the French quarter. The jambalaya risotto was tasty.... It was calling for something though to make it more memorable. Maybe a little slice of sausage? A little scoop of greens with vinaigrette? It seemed lonely on the plate, esp since it wasn't a 'juicy' risotto. It looked dry but it didn't taste terribly dry. The twice baked potatoes that came with most dishes were pretty awful. they were dry. The toppings were not melted. The potato inside didn't seem like it had really been entirely scoped out and made into truly 'twice baked'. We scraped that dry topping stuff off and got some butter to make it less dry and edible. The fish filet was great, on par with this sort of dish throughout NOLA. The succotash was tasty -- with a little salt. But it's weird for the veg of the day that comes with your meal to be a 2nd starch with no options. Fried chicken was good. Wished the spicy jam stuff was on the side since it immediately starts stealing the crispness. And while the menu doesn't mention it, it's not bone in but more like solid breast strips. Don't love collards so really can't comment on them. I wouldn't put this place on my list of spots to recommend for a short list of dinners in NOLA. Not terrible but definitely far from a stand out. read more

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Went here last Wednesday night and was super excited to try this place as the ratings were high on yelp. Me and my lady sat at the bar. Group of 3 sat next to us shortly after we sat down. We were helped AFTER the group of 3 that sat after us (me and my partner are brown, group of 3 white). First red flag. Second red flag, the bartender telling other patrons that they didn't expect this many people tonight. He eventually told his coworker "they should just shut this down". Dude was totally overwhelmed. Every time we needed him he would ignore us. Not even a "I'll be right with you". Awful customer service. Even nearby patrons were shocked and confused to see us not being helped. Food came out after a while, I ordered the chicken plate and it was basically glorified chicken tenders with a good sauce on it. It took over ten minutes to just to ask for a box. We saw the group of 3 get a box and then asked if they needed utensils which they declined. We finally get our box, but guess what? We didn't get offered utensils. We tried to waive him down, looked at our direction while on the register and ignored us. This tops the worst experience we had in New Orleans. One star goes to the older silver haired hostess at the front door, she was sweet and had good customer service. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Glorified chicken tenders, with a side of fishy greens and a potato that needs to be cooked a little longer. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fried green tomatoes with shrimp and remoulade sauce was a great small meal. Service was friendly and timely. The restaurant was clean, jazz played in the background, and it fit in the neighborhood. I'd go back but I'm committed to new places for every meal. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Fried green tomatoes with shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I had the opportunity to dine here with my husband for our anniversary dinner on a Monday night and the whole evening was a great experience. We had last minute decided to cancel our reservations at another restaurant and decided to visit Kingfish instead. Without reservations, we were able to get in immediately, which was great! The meal started with some complimentary bread which was delicious, but did make quite the mess from how toasted it was (nevertheless, always a good start to a meal). For drinks, my husband ordered a Rag & Bone and I ordered the Ramos Gin Fizz. Both drinks were so refreshing, but the Gin Fizz was an entire experience! Upon ordering the beverage, they let me know that the process to order the drink can take up to ten minutes because of the way it is prepared. The egg whites were so whipped and light and it made the whole drink so good! Would highly suggest ordering this drink. As far as the rest of our meal went, we started with the Fried Green Tomatoes & Shrimp Remoulade appetizer, and OH MY, this was soooo the right choice! The shrimp were grilled to perfection and the fried green tomatoes had the perfect crisp to it. If that wasn't enough, the remoulade that was paired with it was so perfectly spiced without being overwhelming and it really complimented the other elements of the dish so well. For the entrees, I enjoyed the New Orleans Barbecued Scallop Fettuccine and my husband got the La Blue Crab Grilled Cheese. Both entrees were exceptional, but I have to say, the barbecued scallops on the fettuccine really stole the show for me. While the fettuccine was great, the scallops were grilled to perfection and absolutely made the dish. I truly am glad we stopped in for our dinner here as every part of the meal was truly enjoyable. read more

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We chose this restaurant because it was walking distance from our hotel. It wasn't busy but we did make reservations just in case. They have a lot of seating. Our server was so fun! He was engaging and nice to converse with. The food was good. Everything came out hot and in a timely fashion. read more

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Hubby and I were in NOLA for a long weekend and he wanted to do a jazz brunch. We couldn't get a reservation for one of the jazz brunch places, so we weent in search of a great non-jazz brunch spot. So glad we did! I had the king's breakfast bowl, which was huge! I loved the crispy potatoes, the runny eggs, bacon bits - the whole thing was so good! Hubby branched out a bit and had the Cochon De Lait Poboy - which he really enjoyed. We enjoyed bottomless mimosas each, after all we didn't have to drive anywhere! Service was incredible - they kept coming by to check on what mimosa we wanted next. I'm a sucker for pecan pie, so I dug deep and found the space in my belly to have that too. It was worth 100% the struggle against my waistband! read more

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Went here for lunch Food probably would have been better if it was hot. Ordered boudin balls, crawfish bread and the duck sausage gumbo. Everything came out cold. I did not understand this when we were basically the only people in the restaurant. Why is the food coming out cold?? Sent the crawfish bread back as I just couldn't eat it at that temperature. Instead of them giving me a fresh order, they just pushed the bread together and re-warmed it! Thats a no-no. With all of the good food places to eat in NOLA, i certainly would not return here. The hurricane I had was good, and the food was flavorful so I gave 2 stars. But the cold issue outweighed the good. read more

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Food was good but came out Cold! Service was great I chose a drink that was horrible they replaced it and gave us an extra glass of champagne. Definitely accommodating. Ambiance was okay read more

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Yummmmm! Kingfish kitchen and cocktail restaurant is a quintessential stop whenever we're in New Orleans! It's really good for lunch or dinner, and for that matter breakfast too! However, do expect the pace to slow down a smidge. So if you're used to fast paced service, New Orleans is not your spot... You're quickly reminded to slow down taking the atmosphere and enjoy the meal in front of you.! If you have a party larger than four I do recommend calling ahead for a reservation. It can get busy around the dinner time and especially closer to weekends. Either way, we recommend this spot to fill your bellies with all the good things NoLA has to offer! read more

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Such an amazing experience! We had Leon as our waiter and he was so attentive and sweet and amazing- also the food is delectable- just seriously SO good!! Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

If you book a table at Kingfish, do not expect it to be there when you arrive. We booked a New Year's Eve lunch well in advance, armed with email and text confirmations. The front of house simply shrugged it off. Most concerning was the hostess's admission that this happens constantly (she cited a failure rate of 90% with OpenTable). Management is clearly aware their booking integration is broken yet refuses to fix it or remove the listing. There was no attempt to make it right, only a suggestion to go elsewhere. This experience showed a total disregard for the customer's time and plans. read more

We stopped in to escape the rain and sat at the bar. Started with great Pimm's cups. Then saw the beautiful gin fizz and had that. Went on to food with great gumbo and a surprisingly good (and huge) chicken sandwich. The staff were so much fun and so kind. Our great thanks to all. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Gin fizz - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was one of the highlight meals of the trip for me. It was super close to our hotel and one of the only places taking reservations on Mardi Gras night. We were seated a few mins after our reservation time, and our server was friendly and helpful navigating the menu. The restaurant is divided into a couple of long rooms and seats more people than it originally appears it would. The food we had was really great. They had several gf options for me, which was appreciated. I took the server's recommendation and got the gulf fish with a delicious BBQ butter. The husband loved his BBQ poboy, and my friend said the gumbo was one of the best he'd had. Portions were good-sized, so we didn't make it to dessert or sample the appetizers, unfortunately. Great spot with excellent options and love that they were open on Mardi Gras when everyone was in dire need of food to soak up the alcohol. read more

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Well, we had a late lunch, but it was so much food, we did not eat dinner. We had a lovely lunch that overlapped with the early happy hour so we enjoyed that too ($6 cava for me and bottomless bloody Marys for my friend. Oh, she could not finish her last drink and got a take out cup to continue enjoying as we walked, The service was great, very friendly. On a good corner for people watching. I had the brunch burger with fries. It is loaded with a chicken sausage patty, nice think beef burger, fried egg and more. Delicious. My friend had the cobb salad, it was huge. We enjoyed. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - cobb salad - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Nine of us ate lunch here, with 7 out of town guests. Two of us had the red beans and rice with fried chicken. Hard to believe any place could screw that up, but they did. After waiting for 40 minutes for the food (and after 30 minutes for drinks beforehand), these dishes were served cold and the chicken wasn't over-cooked, it was literally burned to a crisp - charcoal? Both sent back as inedible. The gumbo was good but served lukewarm. Crawfish bread was flavorful but served lukewarm. I had the Kingfish cheeseburger, listed as dressed with onions, garlic aoli, lettuce and tomatoes, only none of those dressings made it onto my bun - just meat and cheese. The restaurant was not crowded at 2pm. The service was dismally slow, both bar and kitchen. Never again, there are too many good restaurants in the Quarter. Avoid this place! read more

I reserved a spot with my gf to visit on my trip to New Orleans. However, we got in early as the area wasn't too crowded. The atmosphere is rustic and feels like a higher end dining establishment, yet quaint like an old bar at the same time. I liked the charm! Our waiter was very nice and accomodating and we were served fast. We ordered the jambalaya risotto and the scallop fettucine. The pasta was pretty good, with a firm texture and the scallops were tasty. The jambalaya risotto was amazing! I'm a sucker for risotto, and I love jambalaya, and I was really looking for this wetter consistency in jambalaya while having that rice base and this really hit the spot. One of the best places I visited in new orleans for sure :) read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Jambalaya Risotto - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Food and drinks wer great, but what made the night was the service. The staff was amazing.

Beautiful establishment...Drinks and Food were amazing and so was the service. Very friendly staff willing to answer questions. The sauce from my pasta was so good I asked/joked about ordering some bread to finish cleaning the bowl. Our waitress brought me some fresh bread! Seriously fantastic experience! Highly recommend! read more

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Had been walking around the French Quarter all day and passed by Kingfish several times and thought it was a cool spot to checkout at some point. My regular spot was closed and I was scrambling to find an alternative. I was actually heading to another spot and ran into Kingfish yet again ! Seeing that I had already put in 16k+ steps for the day, I didn't want to risk going to the other spot and finding out that it too could potentially be closed. So made the executive decision and decided to pop in. I had been craving a po boy sandwich and was bummed that I wasn't going to get one. Lo and behold there was a shrimp po boy on the menu. The bartender stated that the sandwich was a huge portion and she wasn't kidding ! I was pleasantly surprised and the brutha that brought it out let me know it's their best sandwich ! Both he and the bartender comments were on point. The sandwich itself had a spicy mayo like sauce that added some good flavor. I only ate half of the sandwich and saved the rest for the next day. So I've just talked about the food at this point. The space itself is a bar/restaurant and is a pretty nice overall. Plenty of table and bar seating available. A good selection of jazz/turn of the century based music provided a nice atmosphere. I also choose the spicy/ginger beer mint mojito which was super tasty. Was thinking to grab another but decide to hold off as I had sucked it down before my food came and was feeing a nice buzz. A new cool spot to add to my list in NOLA and quite possibly my new favorite po boy spot ! read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Brunch menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The food is so good! The service was very attentive but not overbearing. If you are some that likes to have an "atmosphere ", this place has plenty. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Boudin Boulettes with red pepper aioli. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I made a reservation here for lunch time, but it turns out that it wasn't necessary. There were plenty of tables available during July 4th. We chose their jambalaya risotto and scallop fettuccini as an entree to split. Both were great. However, if I had to choose between the two, I'd probably choose the jambalaya risotto since the fettuccini was more "basic". For the drink, we wanted to split a Gardenhead. We only wanted to order one, but there was a miscommunication and our waiter placed an order for two. The drink was pretty good though. Not strong at all, and it was refreshing. Friendly hosts, and the ambiance of the restaurant is very nice. read more

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The service was average. The food was not that great. I came to this spot because I thought it was a Bourdain recommended restaurant, but that turns out to be an urban myth. Overall, I expected more from this place, but it was truly average. There are other places in the French Quarter which are better. read more

- Got the Fried Green Tomatoes & Shrimp Remoulade and New Orleans Barbecued Scallop Fettuccine - HIGHLY recommend the scallop fettuccine, I really enjoyed it - The shrimp + tomatoes wasn't that great - They have high tops near the bar and regular tables at the back - Dark and moody inside, cute vibe - Good for groups, dates - Service was slow read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Shrimp and tomatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Good ambiance with a classy spin. We had dinner here during thanksgiving, the place was quite busy but we had a reservation. I think one of the best dishes on the menu is the pasta with scallops, which one of the people at my table ordered, and I opted for seafood au gratin which was kinda disappointing. Food took quite a while, even the appetizer too quite some time. Our waitress was new and it was a bit slow as well. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Seafood au gratin - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Good food and amazing service near the heart of New Orleans. Worth stopping by for a quick bite or pit stop as you're touring the area. I ordered the crab cake and steak salad and both were really good. The crab cake was on a bed of some type of sweet corn, had a bit of filling to it, but still really good. The steak on the salad was cooked really well and the bartender Matt was stellar!' read more

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we stumbled upon this place & loved the service. the food was so delicious, generous portions & not super greasy or anything like we needed this clean nice meal after all the southern binging lol. also the bartender was on top of our bottomless mimosas, constantly pouring. great experience ! no musty smell either. read more

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Friendly staff! The food was good. I had the shrimp and grits but it had a tomato sauce instead of the cheesy creamy sauce I'm used to. The fresh bread was delicious too. Very inviting. Nice ambiance. Go check them out! Safely located near the police station. read more

I wasn't disappointed when I made reservations for KingFish!. Location is close to Bourbon Street. Upon entry every single staff member greeted us. We were seated at Wayne's table and he didn't disappoint. He brought it all out hot and apologized if he forgot to bring something. I enjoyed my gumbo bowl and my cousin absolutely loved her sword fish special with brussel sprouts. I fried it too and I get it - YUMMY!!! Thank you Kingfish for giving me a memorable first dinner in New Orleans read more

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Nice ambiance, decent food, reasonable price, and friendly service. Stopped in here on an overnight. We were able to sit at the bar without any wait. The bartender was quick to deliver water and answer questions we had about the menu. Within several minutes our order was in and we were just waiting watching baseball on the two TV's above the bar. It looked like the back of house was more traditional seating. But the bar was perfect for us. I was recommended the Red Beans and Rice with fried Chicken. We got our food within about 15 minutes. The beans, chicken and sausage were all great. But the rice nearly broke a tooth. The top of the rice had either been not cooked fully, or sat around and dried out. I more or less avoided the rice from there and the rest of the meal was great. The ambiance was nice, the food was good, the bartender was friendly. Honestly, a good experience minus the rice. Next time I'll just ask for fresh rice. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Red Beans and Rice with Fried Chicken and Sausage - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This restaurant was amazing the food was cook to perfection. The owner came to are table and chatted it was a nice personal touch and even gave us drinks to go we will be back read more

Delicious late lunch! Bottomless Bloody Mary, shrimp Po boy, local craft beer, duck & andouille gumbo, fresh pork rinds with melted pimento cheese...everything was fantastic!!! Asia took great care of us and seated us by the open sidewalk on a gorgeous day! We got a few things off the happy hour menu, and some regular menu as well. Will definitely dine here again! read more

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At the end of one of our days exploring New Orleans, a friend and I stopped in here for a cocktail and an appetizer. It's a lovely little place, with a classy but relaxed atmosphere. Our bar tender was friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed our drinks and the crawfish bread appetizer. Definitely worth checking out for quality food and cocktails read more

The worst dining experience I've ever had. We waited 50+ minutes for drinks. It was two hours before we got our food. Then the told us they ran out of potatoes. It was atrocious. As I was leaving, I saw a group leave who never even got their food. read more

Made reservations through open table for Sat Nov 8. Months in advance. Due to traffic we arrived about 10 min late. The hostess simply said "it's a 40 min wait and the kitchen is backed up" when I advised her of our reservations she replied "Well then I'll seat you but it will be an hour before you get food" This was 145pm on Sat - the restaurant was nearly empty with literally 10-15 diners! We said no thanks and walked to find another establishment. I made these reservations months in advance on someone's recommendations. read more

As much as I love this place, today they dropped the ball with service and with a understanding heart I know what it's like to be under staffed. So this not a mishap that will keep me from coming back. I'm here for another 3 days so I'll be back to give an updated review read more

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Since we wanted gumbo and jambalaya we went in thinking this restaurant would have it. They steered us to the brunch and breakfast menu instead of lunch, but we didn't find what we really wanted for lunch. We went ahead and tried the brunch menu bc it was too late to go elsewhere (we had plans right after). The food was ok, but not great. I had the crab cake Benedict but it wasn't even like warm. Perhaps if you went without a desire for a particular food the food might be ok. The service was awesome and the bottomless mimosas were good - but shew, the price for the 3 of us not having high quality food stung. When we are back in NOLA we'll pass by this one next time. read more

We stopped in Kingfish while on lunch at a nearby conference. The staff were some of the best during our four-day stay. The restaurant is beautiful and the food was top notch. A co-worked classified the gumbo as the best she ever had; so good, she intended to go back the same evening for dinner. If you find yourself in the French Quarter, stop in and see for yourself! read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Bar area - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Very nice, somewhat upscale place. Stumbled in here by accident looking for a place off the main strip that wasn't too full. Were pleasantly surprised. Everything was good, the redfish was cooked to perfection. read more

We visited Kingfish on Christmas Day. It was crazy busy so we honestly weren't expecting a lot. Wrong. It was my best meal in a week full of good meals in New Orleans! We had a lovely waitress (if only I could remember her name) and she recommended the fried chicken and red beans and rice. This would not typically be something I would lean to. It was delicious! My boyfriend got a seafood dish and he loved it as well. I would definitely go back. read more

The service is bad from the beginning. It was rainy day. I was really hungry. I saw a cute spot. As soon as I got inside no one welcomed me. Only a young guy immediately said - hey I can have it. I was like have what. And he pointed to my umbrella. Ok!? I guess . Then an old gray hair lady told him to give me a spot. It was 5 people at the bar and almost empty restaurant. They were making my food way too long. 25-30 mins for pasta with shrimps? Where there's no people? They brought my pasta and shrimps were over salted! I asked to replace my food. They brought it back with shrimps still salty but it was ok at this point. Then I was waiting for a waitress to so she can charge my card. No waitress, I got up and went to the guy who took my umbrella. He looked at me like Im doing something wrong. Anyway food is 2 out 10 Service negative 1 out of 10 read more