Everything was excellent. The food, the service, the ambiance. An experience you will crave over and over again.

Excelente food n ambiance Best fish in tucson Frequent guests at kingfisher Celebrating birthdays n anniversaries Thank you read more

We popped in for happy hour and enjoyed our experience very much. I started with a cup of New England Clam Chowder, which was delicious. For the main dish, I ordered the half rack of ribs. They were delicious and tender, and as our server told us, Flintstones-sized. The draft IPA I chose paired well with everything. We got there early, so it was quiet at first, picking up as time went on. Lively, but not too loud. We are already looking forward to our next visit! read more

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We went for the Chinese chorizo dishes and they were delicious. The chorizo with the soft shell crab was a good size order. It was savory and spicy. The mushroom chorizo was stuffed in an empanadillas de roseta. The plated dishes were so beautiful. Great flavor and tasted so fresh. Service was great and attentive. Parking is a problem but street parking is available. read more

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We came in last night without a reservation and everyone was super nice and accommodating! The hostess, Eric the manager and our waiter in the bar area, all were excellent. The food was amazing, we did the oysters, and I had the green lip mussels. We did a round of malort shots (iykyk) and had so much fun! The inside has a nice speakeasy vibe and I love it! I will be back. Thanks to everyone for a superb night! read more

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Living in the desert, getting fish other than salmon can sometimes be challenging. The variety of seafood is one of the things I appreciate about Kingfisher. As part of the road trip menu, I had the blackened catfish which was very good! My wife had the Hawaiian fish with a dessert martini. Our waiter was polite and it's always nice to see the manager, Eric. I know these economic times are challenging for many, but since I consider Kingfisher an upscale dinner club, it would be nice if they offered free bread or dinner rolls. read more

Great cup of clam chowder. Delicious calamari. Service was fast and friendly. I really enjoyed the strawberry lemonade, but the refill was less tart and less flavorful. The place to go for seafood in Tucson. The 1989 Bakehouse Black Forest gateau was ok, not enough cherries and the cake was a bit dry. read more

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Kingfisher has been a long-time favorite of mine. And I was not disappointed last night. The seafood Newberg was phenomenal: ultra-generous serving of perfectly cooked shrimp, mussels, scallops, clams, crab, and hoki nestled in the most decadent and delectable saffron-infused cognac sauce with garlic, onions, carrots, potatoes, and asparagus; and topped with puff pastry. I may have never tasted anything more delicious. I took home more than enough for a fabulous lunch. The hub wasn't as thrilled. He's not that much of a seafood guy, enjoying ribs or steak previously, but he decided on the fish and chips for this outing. He's used to cod for battered fish and noted that hoki didn't hold together well, breaking into small pieces, some with breading and some without. The fish and the coating were under seasoned and bland. He wasn't happy with the fries, either. He expected regular fries as our server specified, but received shoestrings, some of which were overly crisp but the ones under the fish were soggy. He did praise the cole slaw. Although neither of us could finish our meal, we did order dessert. We shared the pecan caramel cheesecake and it was ridiculously delicious: smooth, tangy, and not too sweet. Just perfect. We managed to finish it and mentioned to the manager/owner? how good it was. He laughed and said no judging if we licked the plate. The ambiance of the dining room is elegance, almost vintage, and feels special. The restaurant was very busy, which I am thrilled to see, but quite noisy. We were so lucky to grab a parking space in the small front lot, because I have limited mobility. I would love a rail on either side of the small ramp because it is a little steep. read more

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Once again, our service was fabulous starting with the manager that greeted us and showed us to our perfect booth. My husband got the steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus, which I ate most of his asparagus because he doesn't particularly like it and I thought it was delicious. I also had their winter soup with toasted pine nuts and pomegranate, and it was fabulous. I WOULD RECOMMEND read more

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Wow the food here is stellar. Me and my date sat at the bar. It was very chic and sexy. The server Jim made an amazing margarita ($15). However, compliments end there. He was not helpful with menu suggestions, not friendly or interested in talking to us. It was obvious he was trying to limit the duration he interacted with us. We closed our tab and moved to the seated area. The vibe changed drastically when we sat in dining. It was loud but cozy. The furniture was comfortable and perfect for a date night. I had a great time and our server Bo was fantastic. So attentive. The food runner Abby could have been friendlier but her only job was to drop off the food. The oysters Rockefeller were DIVINE!!!!! I ordered 3 initially then 2 more, bc they were so good, as an appetizer. I got the special which was a blackened halibut that came with a bacon, mushroom and spinach risotto. Fish was topped with a tomato relish. WOWZA!!! Incredible. I'm glad I got to enjoy it while it was on the menu.My date got the Hawaiian crusted fish which was also very very good. Not a special but on the main menu. I would definitely come back! read more

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Kingfisher is excellent! The quality of the food is fantastic and their drinks are delightful. They have happy hour specials that are reason enough to give it a try. Tons of menu options, a variety of sides, and different deserts that change as well. A fun atmosphere as well. read more

Kingfisher absolutely delivered on Christmas Eve and reminded me why it is one of my favorite seafood restaurants in Tucson! To start, I had a cup of the New England Clam Chowder, which was creamy, smooth, and loaded with well prepared clams. I also ordered the Calamari, which was presented a bit unconventionally but was absolutely delicious. It came served over a spicy chili sauce and topped with fried jalapeño rings and Sweety Drop Peppers. It was incredible and is officially my new favorite calamari in town. For my entrée, I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass from the Christmas Eve special menu. The fish was cooked perfectly and incredibly buttery, topped with rich lobster, and served over herb rice and roasted cauliflower. Both sides were flavorful and complemented the seabass beautifully. I also added a side of their Smoked Tomato Soft Polenta, which was savory and a delicious addition to an already amazing meal. For dessert, I tried the 1989 Bakehouse Cranberry Tiramisu from the holiday menu. The tartness of the cranberries paired wonderfully with the tiramisu base and made for a lovely finish that was not overly sweet. Service was outstanding despite the restaurant being packed for Christmas Eve. Our waitress was awesome, checked in regularly, and the entire staff seemed to be in great spirits. The vibe in this place is always fantastic. Highly recommend and will happily be back again! read more

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Unfortunately our dinners were a huge disappointment.. Both fish entrees were very small and overcooked.. the plates were filled with Sides...the bread was an extra charge....Kingfisher used to be a favorite...no longer. read more

I had oysters, Rockefeller and the Hawaiian fish dish. They were both prepared, perfect perfectly and delicious.

The food is consistently delicious and the service is excellent! Lots of gluten free options, well labeled. We always have a reservation as it's often busy! Parking isn't great- small lot and not many spaces- but it's worth it ha read more

Excellent food and service, as always at Kingfisher. I come here often and I have always had a wonderful experience.

Happy Hour at the bar was awesome! Fun staff, fun patrons, cold half price draft beer and a cheery upbeat atmosphere! But... everything I tasted was so succulent and delicious! From the calamari, to the oysters and shrimp - cooked to perfection, seasoned just right and matched with sauces that were perfect! As always, Beau (7 yr Kingfisher vet) was attentive, engaging and spoiled me rotten read more

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I know they can do better. I enjoyed lunch here ages ago but today was a bit disappointing. Service was pretty good. It is quite normal to wait for your food here and it is usually fenomenal. The fish and chips we ordered were more greasy than usual and coleslaw was not fresh. The bread that was served with the steamed mussels and clams was hard as if it was sitting out for a long period of time. I love the ambience in this restaurant and definitely will give it another chance but not any time soon. read more

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My husband and I haven't been here in about 20 years, and I won a gift card on Instagram, so we immediately came out to try the fish and chips! It was great! Thick, flaky cod, and crispy batter. It came with malt vinegar and tartar sauce. The fries were also perfectly crispy! My husband had the burger with white cheddar and gorgonzola, bacon, and roasted bell pepper and poblano on a butter bun. He loved it! Our service was excellent, and the atmosphere so cozy! There was soft jazz music playing. We won't wait 20 years to come back! read more

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Hubs and I love this place! The food and service are always on point. Oysters & sea bass were very fresh and prepared perfectly. Can't wait for our next special occasion! read more

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As a fish and chips fan, I was stoked when this restaurant popped up on my IG feed as a place for try. The ambience of the restaurant is very nice and reminiscent of a modern steakhouse. I was greeted upon entering, sat promptly and had attentive service the entire visit. I ordered a mojito (which was delicious), fish and chips (which was good but not a standout) and gelato for dessert (also delicious) While I don't think I would order the same meal again on a return visit, I would come back and check out more of their menu. read more

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Such an incredible place for date night! The vibes, the ambience, the service, and the food were top notch. Our server was very attentive and answered all our questions. We had a booth seat which felt very intimate. My husband and I shared a bottle of non-alcoholic wine (side note: I love that they have a robust alcoholic and non-alcoholic menu). We tried the lab grown salmon crudo which was decent but not our favorite crudo. The texture was definitely different from real fish, but it was unique to try! I got the special which was a crab leg pasta with pesto and peppers. One of the best things I've had in Tucson. Can't wait to come back and try their oysters! read more

We hired Kingfisher for a catering event for 400 people for $2000. It was a disaster. They were 45 minutes late and they didn't bring any plates, silverware, or serving utensils. The chafing dishes they brought were not the correct size for all of dishes, the meat chafing dishes were too big and put out the flame of the warmer leading to cold meat trays which several people complained about. The food was not very good. Not a lot of flavor in the meat. The rice looked like white rice with some canned tomato's dumped over the top. When we discussed our concerns with the person picking up afterward they gave a lot of reasons for why things were not what we hoped for and said they were doing us a favor but it did not help. Would not recommend for catering. read more

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Top notch food and service!! I had the Sea Bass and it was amazing! Our server was wonderful. I think it was the manager that always made sure everyone was enjoying their dinner and he stepped up to even pour water for everyone . He was very much a team player and you could tell wanted everyone to feel comfortable and to enjoy their meal. Great place! read more

The server friendly and the waitress had a lot of knowledge of the oysters so I ordered two different kinds. I can't remember which ones they were but they were both good. I got the burger, which I forgot to take a picture of it comes with lots of different cheese and lots of toppings. It was very, very rich. The french fries were delicious shoestring crispy fries, and the amount you got was a very generous. My mom ordered this fungi dish which she thought was delicious.. definitely will be back for more seafood soon. read more

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First time back with new owners. Arrived early and had a cocktail at the bar for the first time. Surprisingly social, struck up a conversation with one of the "regulars". Fun! Began with an order of the mussels. I've been ordering mussels for 50 years and these were the best I've ever had - they were unbelievably fresh and plump. I had the trout which was absolutely wonderful - good sized fish. My wife had the swordfish which was interestingly prepared (see photo below). It was a bit on the dry side, but that is pretty much inevitable with swordfish. Sorry for the poor color in my photos, but this place is pretty dark and I don't want to disturb anyone with a flash. Still the best seafood in town. read more

Our go-to place for seafood in Tucson - it's a bit on the pricey side but we always leave satisfied with our meals. What we've tried: - Fried calamari: lightly breaded and served with peppers, pretty good but wish that the sauce came on the side instead of being served on top of it - Tasting plate: good appetizer if you want to try a bit of everything or even get it as your meal, the winners of the plate are the oysters and the house-smoked fish and the rest of the offerings were okay - Hawaiian fish: my favorite entree! Prepared as a macadamia nut crusted fish with a delicious lemongrass butter sauce; the type of fish rotates based on the day - my favorites have been the mahi mahi and opah - Warm lobster roll: buttery goodness with big chunks of lobster, the shoestring fries are great - Lamb shank: slightly dry but my husband enjoyed it and said he would get it again because it was flavorful and the couscous was delicious - Chocolate cake: rich way to end the meal, good if you're a chocolate fan read more

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Ordered the scallops & shrimp, found the some shrimp to be a little salty but otherwise a good dish.

I've lived in Tucson a long time and finally tried this place for the first time. I've driven by a ton of times and didn't realize where it was located. There's parking around the back if the front is full. The restaurant is much bigger inside than I expected. Service was good. We did the Sonoran Restaurant Week menu. The shrimp were a tad over done and a small portion and the salad was way over dressed but otherwise everything was amazing. The salmon was so juicy and flavorful with the sauce and sides. I would've liked more options for dessert, like something chocolatey. Our options were mango or blood orange so we ordered one of each. The portion sizes of other dishes I saw coming out seemed generous. Overall, a good place for a fancy dinner. I'd return. read more

KingFisher - Seafood Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Locally born and raised, Kingfisher Bar & Grill has been a Tucson landmark on Grant Road since 1993. The food and service has always been top notch. It's a great central place to meet up with friends that live on the Eastside and Westside of Tucson! read more

The ambiance is suitable for gatherings but unsuitable for dates due to the high noise level and constant commotion. Service is minimal, with the server checking on us only once an hour. We arrived during the early dinner hours and were seated immediately. We ordered an appetizer, which arrived within 10-15 minutes, but waited over 30 minutes for our entrees after finishing the appetizer, without any check-ins from the server during this long wait. Fish and Chips (1/5 stars) A poorly executed dish with soggy fries and bland slaw. The fish itself was decent, with a light, seasoned batter and a fresh taste. Hawaiian Fish (3/5 stars) This dish had great components: fish, rice, and sautéed spinach, with flavors that were on point and well-balanced textures. However, the fish was overall overcooked and the skin was soggy. Hot-Grilled Shrimps (3/5 stars) The shrimp was moderately overcooked but paired well with the cilantro-lime sauce and cocktail sauce. The dish was overpriced for just six medium-sized shrimp. All in all, with the mediocre food quality, poor wait times, and minimal service, I am unlikely to return. read more

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So, so! Used to be a lot better. Service is just ok and we understand food prices have gone up but the food and presentation should be better. Still one of the only fish restaurants left in Tucson so you go with the flowno matter how early we book always out of the special. Once in a while it would be nice if the Hawaiian fish were not Mahi mahi, maybe an ono like they used to offer or even a flounder, sole or redfish. Phoenix had all of these. Then we changed the order to scallops and she came back five minute later to tell us they were out of scallops! Not going to be a good dining experience! read more

Classic Tucson that is always a good choice for Seafood. The wait staff is always extremely attentive and professional every time. They have a large menu of classics. The clam shower is excellent. This trip my partner got the burger and he said it was one of the best in town. I had the fish and chips and it was amazing. Prices are on the higher end but the food is good so it feels worth it. I also book a reservation for their Mardi Gras special menu so we will update. read more

Big seafood fan here, but Kingfisher left me disappointed. We went with another seafood-loving couple, and they felt the same way. We started with Oysters Rockefeller (both orders overcooked) and calamari (cooked perfectly, genuinely tasty -- I thought we were in for a good night). Then the mains arrived: both Sea Bass orders were badly overcooked, and while my Shrimp and Scallops were done well, the Orzo Risotto underneath was soupy and undercooked -- not risotto consistency at all. For a seafood-focused restaurant, this felt like amateur-hour execution, not what I'd expect from a professional kitchen. Hoping this was an off night, but can't recommend based on this visit. read more

Second time as good as the first. What a great place for dinner. My wife had the lobster roll and I had the bacon cheeseburger. I'm not a big seafood person however she said her role was fantastic. My burger was great as well. We also got the sweet potato chips as a side and they were Fantastic. The restaurant is a little pricey, however, good food always is. Stop by give them a try. read more

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The food as always was amazing and unique. We ordered off of the road trip menu which this two weeks was from the NW and akSks My companion loved pork chops with Chinese herbs and my halibut with garlic and butter sauce left me wanting more. For desert we shared a the walnut apple tart a treat that cannot be surpassed. As usual I had my biennial Hapsburg Jaw to start. read more

Came here for a pre-fix banquet post SAVOR. We were a party of 30+ so my MIL had reserved the private room for us. Because of this scenario I tend to skew higher on my rating and leave a little bit for a possible stellar review for a regular non-banquet style meal in the future. For a banquet we had some pretty good entree choice, 4 to be exact. I chose the "rotating Hawaiian fish" which happened to be mahi mahi. For my starter I had the poke, a really refreshing mix of tune, honey, wasabi mango sauce and other stuff served with thinly sliced taro chips. The chips were a nice detail to focus the flavors on the poke concoction. For my salad I had the boring but good for me mesclun salad, your standard with a light but present vinaigrette. I read a lot of complaints about how bland the mahi mahi was but I thought it was delicious. It wasn't drowning in crust or sauce although there was barely a bed of rice. Once of my friends ordered the same thing and received a significantly larger portion of rice then me but a small piece of fish. Perhaps there was some compensating going on. Nonetheless, I was satisfied. For dessert I had a bourbon vanilla gelato which was the perfect end to my meal. Our service was almost 100% perfect - well paced, attentive, personable, professional. I would come here again for a regular meal, lunch or dinner. There's not enough parking so overflow goes into the neighborhood as an FYI. So far so good. read more

KingFisher - Rotating selection of Hawaiian Fish, mahi mahi pictured with macadamia nut crust, rice pilaf, and sautéed spinach. - Seafood Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My husband & I decided on lunch at Kingfisher. He hadn't been there for many years and I had visited once recently. They close the dining room at 2 pm normally, and we arrived right before 2 Pm and they let us sit in the dining room. There were a few other tables still occupied. I don't know the server's name, but he was great. Friendly, personable and checked on us appropriately.I had the Fish & chips, fish excellent, fries amazing but the cole slaw lacked a little. It needed more dressing as it was a bit dry. My husband ordered the hamburger. It came with cheese, roasted red peppers, poblano pepper, sautéed onions, lettuce & tomato, all included in the price of $21. A half pound of absolutely delicious meat, cooked to his specification. According to my hubby, the best burger in town. He took over half home to eat at dinner. He had the yummy fries and the lackluster cole slaw as well. Soft drinks were $5 and our entrees were $21. Total w/tax was $56 which was reasonable given the taste and our experience. I was so glad to see that they didn't charge extra for a credit card, as it should be. We were visited by a manager which was nice. We will definitely return. read more

Food was perfect. Raw oysters and the Rockefeller oysters were divine, and we always get the grilled and chilled shrimp. Highly recommend! Wine was lovely, excellent selection of that and beer. Everyone finished their entrees and they were all cooked to perfection. Service was friendly and efficient from all staff. The booths are very cozy. Only complaint is the dining room gets noisy during peak hours (we often go late to avoid just that!) We all shared the chocolate cake for dessert. SO rich! And they serve espresso the proper way, with sugar cubes and a lemon twist. Chef's kiss! read more

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Had a wonderful lunch at KingFisher today. I hadn't been there in 9 years and my friends hadn't been there for a very long time. Our service and food was wonderful. Most of us had fish and chips - all fantastic from the coleslaw to the fries and of course the fish was very very good. We will all be back. It was really nice!! read more