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    Whole Fried Rockfish
    Christine B.

    We made a reservation here to celebrate our anniversary, & they did not disappoint! They printed out our party's name onto the menu & gave us complementary champagne to celebrate this special milestone. The service here is phenomenal & very attentive. The restaurant was beautifully decorated inside, with lots of spacious seating. This is a perfect restaurant for special occasions or a nice dinner out. * Beef Tartare - 8.7/10 (the texture of the beef tartare was very buttery & smooth. it had a really nice spice to it from the chili peppers. you can really taste the southeast influence in this dish. we like how it came with sesame rice crackers that added a nice crunch, & the fresh herbs to wrap the beef in) * Snake River Farms Wagyu Skirt Steak - 8.2/10 (the meat quality of the steak was good, & the sauce on top added a nice sweet tangy flavor. in our opinion, the saltiness of the mushrooms did not pair too nicely with the steak. we also wished the steak was cooked slightly more medium, & came with a bowl of rice for balance) * Whole Fried Rockfish - 8.5/10 (the fish was fried nicely, & the presentation was very extravagant. the inside of the fish was juicy & the meat was soft, but there were many bones that made it a bit harder to eat. maybe catfish would have been a better choice for this dish. we were very fond of the sides it came with. the papaya was crunchy & refreshing. the cucumber salad added a slight acidity to complement the rockfish. the noodles added a sense of familiarity to the dish, reminding us of Vietnamese bún) * Mekong Martini - 7/10 * Ms. Ho - 8.3/10

    White Buffalo
    Boris M.

    We came on a Saturday evening to celebrate a birthday and had picked a reservation for their stunning bar. The interior looks amazing with great wallpapers, atmospheric lighting features, and a nod to the heydays of art deco. Service was equally impressive, very attentive, polite, and helpful. We loved the concept of French-Vietnamese food, as it promises sophisticated cooking techniques with strong flavors. We were certainly not disappointed with our first choice. The beef tartare was truly excellent, the beef was of high quality, the fried shallots added some interest, but the real stars were the selection of fresh herbs that were used to wrap the beef in. The sesame rice crackers provided some additional crunch. The drinks were another highlight. We opted for the Cielo Alto (Mezcal, Tamarind), the Nuoc Mami (Mezcal, Fish Sauce), Water Buffalo (Gin, Pho Reduction), and the Mekong Martini (Vodka, Cilantro). Our second starter was the congee, which we did not enjoy. It was bland, there was no attempt to provide sufficient interest in terms of texture or flavor profile, and knowing that in some cultures congee is consumed when under the weather, maybe that's the only acceptable way that I would recommend this dish. For us it was a disappointment and did not keep up with the rest of the menu. For our main we picked the fried rock fish, which was bathed in a sweet ginger sauce and came with rice noodles, a cucumber salad, and some green papaya. The fish was executed perfectly, was soft and delicate. The sides, however, felt less balanced and special. For dessert, we had the flan with coffee syrup, which was done very well, however, I was hoping-in alignment with the theme of the restaurant-to have some more Vietnamese dessert options and flavors. All desserts seemed western-focused. Overall, we liked the experience and we are keen to come back to try some of their other dishes.

    Restroom
    Jiansen W.

    Michelin recognized restaurant and bar, Kingfisher, is serving creative cocktails and innovative Vietnamese French cuisine. AMBIANCE Blends replicas of nature (kingfisher bird at entrance, lotus wallpaper) with a refined modern interior SERVICE Friendly, attentive, helpful DRINK 5/5 DUCK AROUND (assertive and direct) Duck Fat-Washed Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky, Cognac, & Benedictine, Sweet Vermouth, Herbs de Provence. FOOD 5/5 BEEF TARTARE (hits all the senses) Toasted Quinoa, Pickled Ramps, Crispy Shallots, Thai Chilies, Cured Egg Yolk, Sesame-Rice Crackers, Watercress, Lettuces, and Herbs. 4/5 KANPACHI CRUDO* (bright) Makrut Lime & Bell Pepper Emulsion, Avocado, Zucchini, Condensed Milk, Fennel. 5/5 LOCAL BLACK COD (tender, so flavorful) Caramelized Fish Sauce, Mustard Greens, Green Onion, Crispy Shallots, Buttered Rice, Toasted Shrimp. 4.5/5 BLACK TRUFFLE ICE CREAM (very sweet) Truffle Caramel, Shortbread Cookie (lemony) 5/5 WARM BREAD PUDDING (aromatic, decadent) Condensed Milk Anglaise, Roasted Banana Ice Cream.

    Fish
    Alyssa N.

    Unfortunately super disappointed with this restaurant! I came with a part of 4 on Friday night. Plenty of free street parking around. The restaurant is well decorated and clean. The service was ok, they didn't check on us. The food however, came out veryyy slowly, we were seated for 3 hours and we weren't even full by the end of the meal. The appetizers were the real star - I liked their duck pate and beef tartare. The entrees were sooo salty though across the board. We ordered the egg noodles, skirt steak, and whole fried rock fish. None stood out to me, but nothing bad about them. Long wait times for small portions and pretty pricey dishes. I wouldn't come back!

    Bird of Prey Cocktail
    Sherilyn K.

    Cute spot for a night out! We especially loved the Spiny Lobster and Kurobuta Pork--both dishes were incredibly unique and delicious, and honestly worth returning for on their own. The egg noodles were solid as well, though not particularly memorable. Unfortunately, we're knocking off a star for the $14 bread and butter. They had run out of their house-made baguette and substituted it with a "similar bread" that turned out to be a section of a Paris Bakery loaf--the kind you can easily find at a grocery store for very little--yet it was still charged significantly for it. While the butter was excellent, the bread substitution felt disappointing and left a bit of a sour note at the end of an otherwise great meal.

    Sydney H.

    Amazing restaurant! The vibe is really nice and the decor is fun yet modern. The staff are all really nice and the service was great. Really enjoyed the food as well - I was worried it was going to be typical expensive but mediocre small plates but was wrong. Everything was unique and delicious, and we didn't leave hungry. The eggplant, noodles, and congee were particularly standout. Would definitely recommend / go back!

    Natalie F.

    Nice upscale feel in golden hill. This place has been on my list to try and was able to try as I had some family in town. Love the atmosphere and staff was nice and knowledgeable. I also enjoyed some of their dishes but I think our noodle dish wasn't cooked enough as some of the pieces were drive. I did like some of the unique viet fusion flavors as they were unique. It was a bit pricey for what we got but still a nice meal.

    Buttered rice
    Austin B.

    First time I came here I was disappointed. Hardly remember anything about the food I ordered. I know we got the steak and mushroom congee. But nothing stood out. Came again this weekend to give it another go and damn blown away. Crispy pig ear salad: extremely refreshing and loved the nuoc mam in it. Crispy pig ear was delicious but I wish there were more of it Chicken wings: this was alright. The ranch seemed sour cream based and the hot sauce just tasted like sambal. Did give us wet napkin to wipe hands off later which was nice and a bone bowl. Black Cod: by far the favorite. Never had I eaten fish that was so moist and flaky. Even other upscale restaurants they overcook it and dry it the fish. The buttered rice was delicious. Kurobota Pork collar: great flavors and I loved the grilled green onion. Some end pieces were dry though. I appreciated the nuoc Cham broth that wasn't too fish sauce-y. Cocktails: got the sesame soirée, red envelope, and the water buffalo (pho) cocktail The sesame soirée was the BEST COCKTAIL I HAVE EVER HAD. The ginger and sesame worked so well together. Red envelope my favorite part was the banana foam so good. Pho cocktail was alright. Glad I gave this another go and will definitely be back. Please do not get rid of the sesame soirée. I will literally be dreaming about it.

    Monica N.

    Came here with family and had a great experience. Kingfisher offers a modern twist on Vietnamese and French cuisine, and everything felt thoughtfully done. The drinks were especially creative, and the food matched that same level of care and originality. The atmosphere was stylish and made it a great spot for a nice dinner out. Our server was fantastic and really added to the overall experience. Definitely a place worth checking out if you're looking for something a little different.

    Audrey T.

    Went to kingfisher when they were celebrating new year and had the collaboration with le coq! The fried rockfish was absolutely incredible. The bold flavors connected so well together. The eggplant was probably one of my favorites as well. The service was so great and we loved our waitress. She made great recommendation and of course the ambiance of this restaurant is definitely a vibe. All around great meal and would return!

    Eileen T.

    FOOD: Eggplant (5/5) Rockfish (5/5) Duck breast (5/5) SERVICE: Server was knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. I liked that even though she was extremely busy, she looked over to see if we were OK. The busser made sure to clean out any dirty dishes. PARKING: Street parking only.

    House Made Egg Noodles
    Thao Nhi N.

    Amazing. Just amazing. Ambiance 10/10. Service 10/10. Food 10/10. Cocktails 10/10. I haven't been this impressed in so long. I've never had Vietnamese food with this kind of elevation & creativity. Let's jump right in! Cocktails: Dried By Wind-This was very unique. I never would've thought tequila, black tea, miso & Chinese five spice would go together. Everyone at the table had a sip & loved it. I ordered 2 because I enjoyed it a lot Duck Around-First of all, love the name. My sister got this & she really liked it. I mean, I'm a huge fan of duck fat.. who isn't?! But to make it into a drink is genius Water Buffalo-Did someone say clarified pho reduction?! My brother got this & was skeptical. He thought it might taste like cold pho broth, but the way they did it, it worked well. We were all taken back by how delicious it was Kanpachi Crudo-A great appetizer to start your taste buds. At first when I read condensed milk, I thought EW. However, it was SO good! I never would've thought condensed milk would go with any kind of crudo. Simple, light, & well balanced. Duck Liver Pate-YUM. I swear I could eat that whole slab of pate by myself & not get sick of it. The kumquat mostarda complimented the pate. Beef Tartare-I will always say yes to beef tartare, but this with the sesame rice cracker was amazing! The entire table finished this quick, definitely a top favorite. Crispy Pig Ear Salad-Don't let the pig ear scare you, it's crunchy, lightly savory, & was a great addition to the lotus stem salad. I'm super picky with salads & this was DELICIOUS. Crispy Chicken Wings-My sister absolutely loved this dish! She says it's probably the best chicken wings she's had. That's a huge statement considering San Diego has quite a bit of "the best wings" spots sprinkled around. I didn't get a chance to try, but it's a great excuse to come back Grilled Japanese Eggplant-First of all, I don't like eggplants. However, this was GOOD. Really good! House Made Egg Noodles-Anything with black truffle, sign me up. My husband was impressed by this dish & he is really particular! Noodles are so easy to over cook, but these were perfect. Everyone at our table agreed this was also one of the top favorites. The perfect amount of spice & not overwhelming. Whole Fried Rock Fish-This was served with pickled veggies & a side of noodles. You NEED to eat the fish with the noodles & side veggies together. The rock fish alone is like any other fried rock fish. However, the flavors & texture of everything together are a match made in heaven. Kurobuta Pork Collar-AMAZING! Top favorite for sure. It was SO tender, I wrapped it in the lettuce with the noodles & herbs like a real Vietnamese should & it was fire. I was thrown off at first because I'm so used to roasted pork, but this way was really good. Letting it soak in the Nuoc Cham broth was a great way to really let the flavors get in there. Smoked Dry Aged Duck-I think this was the star of the show. We had a tough time choosing which was better, this or the pork collar, but for me I think this was the winner. This dish sells out fast & I can see why. We were lucky & now I need to book another rsvp specifically to experience this dish again. Vanilla Flan-What is a good meal without finishing strong with something sweet? Big back festivities done right. This was DELICIOUS. Flan can easily be overly too sweet, but not here. The flan was the perfect texture & well balanced with a Vietnamese coffee syrup. It was a good portion too! We wanted to try to bread pudding, but we were so full. Another great excuse to come back for round 2! We had the pleasure of meeting the owner at the end of our meal to personally thank him. He was very nice, humble, & had a great sense of humor. We had a huge group & I give kudos to our server for dealing with us. Thanks to everyone who made our night amazing!

    Duck liver pate
    Christine K.

    I spent a couple of days in San Diego and my brother wanted to take me to one of his favorite place to hangout. It's best to make reservations but it was a last minute for us and we managed to snatch some seats at the bar. This place is certainly instagram able, upscale, romantic and also loud. For food, we had: duck liver pate, beef tartar, house noodle, congee and passion fruit sorbet. My brother and I really like the pate, it's creamy, smooth, simply delicious. We all love dessert. There were also many drinks in between. Our bartender was pleasant and helpful. Overall, the food and cocktails were great. And we had a lot of fun.

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    Ask the Community - Kingfisher

    Are dogs allowed at the outside patio?

    Is this restaurant peanut free?

    No. There are peanuts on their chicken wings.

    Is the reservation deposit refunded or applied towards my bill?

    It's refunded to you when you check into your reservation at the restaurant.

    Dues the restaurant respond to the hello@kingfisher email?

    What is their Corkage fee if you bring your own bottle of wine?

    $30 corkage fee per 750/ml. Limit 2 bottles.

    Do they typically run out of the duck? We have a late reservation.

    Unfortunately yes.

    Is there valet parking available or is there a parking lot?

    No Valet or designated parking, just street parking, difficult

    Is your outdoor patio dog friendly?

    Are you by reservation only?

    Hi Julia, though we highly recommend to make reservation, we also accept walk in. Our 23 bar seats are available for walk-in as well. Have a wonderful day!

    Do they take walk ins?

    They did when we went 3 months ago.

    Is it possible to make a reservation for 14 people?

    Yes. Please email the restaurant at hello@kingfishersd.com for larger reservations.

    What does the 20% service go towards? Since its say "service fee" and not "gratuity" I assume this in addition to?

    The 20% is indeed the gratuity, which is aded to all bills and all tables. When you sign for the card, you are given the option of adding an additional 5%, 7% etc. Most people will leave the additional 5% at that time.

    Is kids friendly ? ?thx

    Not truly. It's a heavy bar atmosphere.

    Anyonedine there with a gluten and nightshadeallergies?

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