Ambiance: A Cajun owned restaurant with some unique takes on traditional southern dishes such as their shrimp and grits while also serving crawfish etouffee, poboys, fried oysters, and other classic southern dishes. There is outdoor seating As well as indoor seating for guests including tables, booths, and a bar top. Wait Time: Can call to get reservations as the restaurant can get busy but wait times are not that long for lunch. Service: The service was well done with the waitress being attentive and friendly while not being overbearing. Food: Can be hit or miss with some inconsistency in the shrimp and grits ordered between same day orders and different day orders. The food has both healthy options for those on a diet and more hearty foods for those who want southern comfort food. read more

Kingfisher Seafood - Shrimp and Grits - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

We were in Fairhope for a long weekend over the Labor Day holiday, and decided to give Kingfisher a try. We arrived shortly before 6 PM, and the parking lot was full. We managed to sneak one remaining space out of the parking lot next-door, but you can tell that parking is a premium if you want to eat here. When they seated us, they warned us that the room was "loud", having to do with a large party that had been seated in there before us. I think the acoustics don't help, but even so it really wasn't bad. We enjoyed our meals, and my fiancé especially enjoyed the green salad, saying it was one of the best salads he ever had. I had the fried shrimp dinner and the cocktail sauce is certainly spicy! I substituted in mac & cheese for one of my sides, and I was a little bit disappointed. To be honest, I am not a big creole fan, and I think they were trying to give the mac & cheese that type of a twist, which is why it did not appeal to me. But it did come out piping hot! We were stuffed after our meals, but the pecan brownie dessert sounded so good we asked for one to go. We didn't realize it came with ice cream, but they packaged each element of the dessert separately for us to take home. To be honest, the ice cream was amazing, and the sauce to put on the brownie was amazing, but the brownie itself left a lot to be desired. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner, and we were grateful to sit inside, since outside was very warm that day. read more

Kingfisher Seafood - Fried shrimp dinner with Mac and cheese side. - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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We gave it another shot, and we're more disappointed than the first time. We made reservations so we could sit on the infamous patio. It is September and still warm, and I guess because of flies, the fans were on super speed. It wasn't pleasant or relaxing. There isn't a view, so don't expect that. My husband ordered the mozzarella sticks. They were fair - fried cheese patties - nothing to get excited about. I ordered one of the house specialities, the crawfish etouffee which comes with a salad. My husband ordered the shrimp poboy with fries. The salad came out with the mozzarella sticks. The salad is spring mix, three tomatoes and dressing. I was really hopeful about the étouffée, but I took one bite and stuck with the roll that came with the dinner. It was bland and mushy. There was seriously no flavor. My husband's shrimp poboy was good. The fries were good as well. We won't go back. I'm in awe as to why people wait for so long to get in and eat there. If you are visiting Fairhope, avoid this and try: Tamara's, DragonFly, Sage, Master Joe's, or Ravenite for dinner. You can never go wrong with those. read more

5 stars - I do not give them out too often. The team here tonight earned 5 in every category. We had a reservation at 5:45pm and were seated on time. I was able to get a space in the parking lot, it was pretty full. The hostess was friendly and pleasant. Our waitress Taylor greeted us in short order and took our drink order. The dining area we were in was vibrant and nearly full. When she came back we ordered the crab stuffed mushrooms. They were hot when they arrived, very tasty and filling. Next she had the pontchatrain entree, I had the andouille encrusted fish. Both came with side salads and a side. She had the roasted cauliflower and i had the hush puppies. These were both excellent meals. Cooked to perfection and more than either of us could eat. This was a great evening. We will return. read more

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An astonishing seafood journey. We came in to an environment that was clean, tastefully decorated, and comfortable. The bathrooms were spotless but let's talk food and service. JJ was our server and he was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. He took great care of us and had good recommendations for food. Now.. speaking of food, Oh. My. Goodness. I'm from the South and have eaten a lot of Cajun food, and nothing here disappointed. We started with artichoke dip with fried bowtie pasta and it reinvented good artichoke dip for me. I had the 1/2 drum on the shell. It was beautifully cooked and seasoned. A little zesty but not really spicy. Red beans and rice that came with it were good and the bowl of seafood gumbo I got was about the best you can get outside of Louisiana. My partner got shrimp and grits and thoroughly enjoyed it. The grits come in a fried ball but you can mash it down and it works much like normal shrimp and grits. The sauce though.. was fantastic. It was rich with hints of crayfish. All in all, great experience! read more

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I tried the fried shrimp and stuffed shrimp which were excellent but the cold slaw was perhaps the BEST EVER! A wonderful dining place.

For our last night in the area, we decided on this place Saturday night. We got reservations as there were 6 in our group. We got seated in a booth in the bar area. We started with appetizers of Boudin Egg Rolls, Fried Alligator and Sautéed Crab Fingers. For dinner, I had the Large Seafood Gumbo and my wife had the Crawfish Etouffe. All our food was excellent. The only issue I heard from our group was they thought the Shrimp & Grits were very salty. Our waitress was top notch and took care of us. read more

Kingfisher Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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Service was excellent. Didn't take long to be seated without a reservation on a Friday night. I loved the fried green tomatoes and my boyfriend loved the oysters. The main course for him was the vermilion he said was just okay. I got the gumbo and it was good. But felt like it needed more chicken in there. We both agreed the red beans and rice were a miss. read more

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Ordered here on door dash ordered the peach caprese salad. I don't know what showed up but here's a photo. Mixed greens, one piece of mozzarella, 4 cherry tomatoes, avocado, tons of red onion, and Italian dressing. Called and spoke with the manager Cameron. First I was put on hold after someone picked up and said to dog, weird. Cameron almost sounded like she was trying to not laugh when I told her my issue. Anyways door dash wouldn't comp anything for some reason idk I sent in a message but this was super disappointing. It's a $18 salad. read more

Kingfisher Seafood - Supposed to be the peach caprese. Idk what this is. - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

We stopped by this afternoon after a visit to the pier for a walk on this beautiful day. I wanted a mocktail and to be able to sit outside and watch the traffic. We were greeted by warm young lady with a beautiful smile and she immediately filled my request for outdoor seating. Our server was very helpful in helping us decide upon our drink selection. I had the cranberry spritz and I would have it again and I my friend had the Dr Juice and it was absolutely amazing!!! I don't even drink beer and it smelled like fruit and tasted awesome. He was very impressed with our server's suggestion! He will have it again here and anywhere else they serve it in Baldwin County. We shared the chicken salad and he and I both agreed it is better than Chicken Salad Chick. The croissant was fresh along with the trimmings. The crab fingers never disappoint. We are always happy with our visit here. read more

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We went to Kingfisher's for dinner, and really wanted to sit in the bar, but we ended up sitting at a table. The ambiance is fantastic and our waitress was on point. We started out with the Boudin Eggrolls and Crab Soup. Both were delicious. For our entree, we ordered The Pontchartrain with a salad with ranch and a loaded Suffed Potato. All was very well prepared and delicious. With high quality food and great service, it was a very nice culinary experience. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

Kingfisher Seafood - Crab Soup - Amazing! - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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Walked in, place was clean, friendly and welcoming. Taylor was our waitress and she was fantastic! Very patient as we stumbled through our drink order, and checked on us often. This is our new favorite place in Fairhope. I understand that it is a sister restaurant to the chimes which Is a Louisiana based restaurant. Fried shrimp platter with a side of jambalaya was really tasty. We also had the crawfish étouffée which was delicious, and the roast beef poboy also a fan favorite.We will try to get back here this week read more

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This location has wonderful staff who are friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We loved the atmosphere and it is great that both indoor and outdoor seating are available! The food was delicious and seasoned perfectly. Reservations are available and there is parking lot for convenient parking. Will definitely be back to try more delicious items from the menu! read more

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I had a shrimp Poboy and it was barely lukewarm and bread was tough but the fries were Stone cold so I told the server and she said oh yeah I KNOW I'll get you some more! She brought them out when I was finished eating read more

A group of friends enjoyed dinner tonight at Kingfisher. This was my first dining experience here and it did not disappoint. We were seated on the outside deck which was beautifully decorated with party lights and the temperature was perfect. I enjoyed the fried shrimp platter with sides of coleslaw and sweet potato mash. The platter also included French fries and hush puppies. Loved the added peanuts and ramen noodles in the coleslaw! Yum!! Excited to go back and try the crab and Brie soup. read more

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Kingfisher has created a very unpleasant ambience. The acoustics are terrible making it impossible to have a conversation. They are churning and burning tables faster than an Olympic runner. We couldn't get out of there fast enough. The food is average and is consistent with its price point. Not a restaurant I would recommend for a nice night out. read more

Love the atmosphere here! Clean decor with indoor and outdoor seating. The room we weee in had the doors open to the outside which was wonderful and refreshing on the nice Spring day. Staff was very attentive and the food was good with just a few minor complaints based on our preference. The flavor of the boudin egg rolls were good, but the filling was a little mushy. They were a little skimpy on dishes that came with a sauce or dressing. Otherwise the food was delicious and well prepared. The jambalaya was the closest I've found in this area to the Gonzalez style that we like from Louisiana, so was excited about that! read more

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What an amazing place. From the old oak trees and landscape to the nicely renovated building. The inside is well decorated. Casual to fine dining. The food we ordered was amazing. The service was professional and always with a smile. Oh yes, I will be back... read more

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I write glowing reviews for excellent eateries, but this place was disappointing. It took forever for the food to arrive. It took an hour and 47 minutes from sit down to departure. No complaint about the wait person, but being a former waiter myself, I noticed that she was covering too many tables. But she was keying in the orders on a handheld device so the delay was in the kitchen. The food portions were massive but it took forever for the food to arrive and the jambalaya and BBQ Shrimp that I ordered were subpar at best. My party of three arrived at 5:50 and the restaurant was not that crowded because we were able to park in the parking lot behind it and there were plenty of spaces. I live very close by and see that the place is usually packed with people having to park several businesses down the road. After the meal we ordered bread pudding to go and it took 22 minutes for that to get to the table. The long wait would have been acceptable for excellent food, but this was below average. Actually, some of the poorest food I've had at a restaurant in Fairhope. read more

I have decided that in the future my wife and I will have to split the meal. We have had the stuffed shrimp, drum, and many other offerings. Service is pretty good when it is not crowded. Can be a little slower when crowds are large and it can also be noisy at times. Outdoor seating is ok but can be hot during the summer. I highly recommend this restaurant when I'm Fairhope. It has become one of our favorites. read more

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Worst anniversary dinner experience in 33 years!!! Had reservations & still waited 20 minutes (while our table was being cleared) as they seated others with reservations that came in after us. When I asked if our table had been cleared, I was told it had just been cleared & they took us to a table right beside the kitchen door & there were other cleared tables in that room. There was a constant loud noise coming from above the kitchen door & the waitress said it was always that way. I expressed my displeasure with the hostess & the waitress & neither cared enough to do anything! read more

This was by far one of the best seafood meals I have had in a long time!! The spinach artichoke dip is a must!!! Creamed spinach did not disappoint, sweet potato mash was yummy with the candid pecans and the fried shrimp was tasty!! We will definitely be back!!! read more

Kingfisher Seafood - Fried Shrimp, creamed spinach, sweet potato mash and huge hush puppies!' - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Went for Valentine's Day, had reservations so we were seated quickly. We ordered a bottle of wine which was reasonably priced. The food was really good and nice sized portions. Nice clean restaurant, will definitely return.. read more

Kingfisher Seafood - White wine, reisling... - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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I had the bacon wrapped barbecue shrimp with jambalaya. The shrimp are good, but I thought the jambalaya was a little dry. I like mine a lot more creamy. I also had a salad which was delicious and it also came with a roll. Our waitress was very attentive and very knowledgeable when it came to the food items. The inside of the restaurant was pretty typical of any seafood restaurant. I would recommend this restaurant and I will go back and try a different item. We were there for a birthday dinner and we all enjoyed our food and our time spent there. read more

We came through Fairhope to have an early dinner and were in the mood for seafood. We came to Kingfisher and the setting of the restaurant and the ambiance are so pleasant and peaceful - fantastic location. Server was A+ and she did a great job - coming to see if we needed anything but not overbearing! We got the salmon dinner and the seafood pasta and both were incredibly delicious and included a simple and fresh garden salad. We also got one run cocktail and a bottle of wine, a yummy bread pudding dessert and a cup of coffee. Everything was under $100... I was incredibly impressed and will definitely be back again! HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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Food was amazing. Crab claws, seafood lasagna and the smoked hen! All amazing! The loaded fries, and jambalaya rice. Just everything!

The location and the restaurant is perfect. The design and details of the building were incredible. The woodwork was stunning. It is a huge restaurant. We sat at bar and our bartender was great. We had the mozzarella sticks for an appetizer and they were fabulous. We had the crab fingers sautéed, and it was a large portion and very good. We also had the pork chop and twice baked potato, and it was chefs kiss. 10/10. Expresso martini was amazing as well. read more

Kingfisher Seafood - Fried Mozzarella - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Being on Mobile Bay, my objective was to eat at a good seafood restaurant. We chose Kingfisher seafood for its proximity to the resort we were staying at, and of course it has seafood. I started with a nice old fashioned cocktail. For dinner I had the Pontchartrain, which was drum fish Oscar style. Drum fish is something I've noticed is popping up on menus lately and it's a really nice mild fish. Having the hollandaise and crab meat on top made it even better. For sides, I ordered their peanut coleslaw and the creamed spinach. The peanut coleslaw was very surprising. I enjoyed it and I liked that little bit of crunch from the peanuts. I would recommend that for sure. The cream spinach was awesome and so was the fish. Everything was delightful! I highly recommend this restaurant and I definitely recommend the Pontchartrain. read more

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Fast easy service with the best shrimp platter in Fairhope. Great beer and wine selections with Ghost in the machine on tap read more

Went last night for dinner It was crowded with lots of walkins Arrived 10 minutes early for reservation for two, and they sat us 20 m8nutes later. Service was spotty, several crab claws broken with no meat. The entree salad with blackened shrimp was beautifully presented with Bleu cheese crumbles and candied nuts! The dressing was great but the salad was way too wet, dripping dressing in several areas. The blackened shrimp were WAY overpriced, not hot but EXTREMELY salty. Asked for extra napkins to wipe off seasoning but still way too salty!, and I'm a "salt-a-holic" lol!! The dining room was also extremely cold even with my coat 9n! Overall it was fair, won't be rushing back anytime soon! Way too many very good restaurants in the area for this! read more

Looking for something different for lunch and luckily found Kingfishers. The place was super clean and nicely decorated. We chose to sit outside on the patio and it was nice with a cool April breeze. There is a HUGE oak tree next to the patio which is nice. Weren't sure what we wanted and the server offered samples of the gumbo and bisque. Both we good but the bisque was amazing so I had it and a roast beef po boy. The bisque came with a buttered roll with was also amazing. The po boy was good but for my liking could have had a little more juice. Being from Louisiana I'm picky about po boys and it passed. It came with a side and I chose broiled cauliflower. I was pleased with the choice. The waitress was attentive with a good personality. Prices were very reasonable. We will definitely be back. read more

Kingfisher Seafood - Roast beef po boys and cauliflower - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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You know I had to totally reverse the direction I was going with my reviews on this business last night when two women behind the bar interrupted a private conversation I was having with a couple as Irecent relocated to the area of Fairhope and moved into a nice home in Fairhope Falls with a profession of professional standup comedian @StandupPA ... I do stand up comedy and have already been asked by local fairhope Businesses and restaurants to do some standup. Apparently I got too loud telling a joke to this jovial couple standing near the bar after already paying my bill of over 100 dollars and leaving a 100 dollar tip... the bartender, snapped her fingers at me and said "hey you're getting to loud!!!! And I looked at Faith the other floor manager and she was glaring angrily at me as well as my visiting Exuadorian friend. The couples we were talking to said they weren't bothered at all and were actually enjoying my company. So I just left and actually won't be back. Jesus says when you aren't welcome or treated well you wipe your feet off and never return. Amen also they threw away my food when I went to the bathroom even though I told them I would be right back. The whole evening was disheartening after spending close to 300 that night and over 800 since I moved here. Hope it was worth it... also not sure if they were racist against my friend. God bless I should also mention that I had even copied the whole menu bc I am also a SuperHOST for Airbnb and plan to have more than the three I already have in the region so now you won't be getting that business either. You don't talk to people who are spending their money to frequent your establishment in a nasty manner. You speak with kindness and gratefulness read more

We've been here several times when we are in the area visiting family. This last time we were seated in the room on the right as you walk in. Immediately we were met with an incredibly loud high-pitched whining sound from somewhere. It was unbearable. We quickly asked what that noise was and was told it was a ventilation fan. We had to move; I couldn't stand it. As we walked back by the open door there on my right (maybe the kitchen) the sound was even louder. That's where it was coming from. If that is a work space I doubt it meets OSHA standards without hearing protection. Anyway we got moved to the other side of the building and it was like night and day. By the end of our meal though that room was also too loud, but with conversations. We couldn't hear each other. They need some sound mitigation in this place. Our food and service was very good! I got the fried shrimp platter. Husband got the seafood lasagna, and OMG was that the bomb. So, so delicious. Very rich. MIL got her old standby, the shrimp and grits, which she always enjoys. Emily was our server and did a great job! Of course we'll be back but I won't let them seat me in that first room again. read more

We have been here a couple times. Both times the food was outstanding. This is a great place to have a nice dinner out. It leans a little more south Louisiana than the Alabama gulf coast but thats ok. It's good either way. read more

I would have given 5 stars but our party of 4 initially was sitting outside but the flies were ridiculous- I had a lemon drop martini and they were loving that sugar rim. our server (Taylor) quickly helped move us indoors- so 5 stars there on out. Apps: Fried green tomatoes and stuffed mushrooms- delish- enough for everyone to have a taste. my Entree was ponchartrain Fish (Drum- with an amazing sauce) side of creamed spinach (didnt have that bitter taste that spinach can have- creamy goodness) others ordered shrimp 1/2 and 1/2- she said it was the best shrimp she's had. Another person had the catfish and by the looks of the empty plate- it was good- big crispy pieces, too- the husband had the drum fish too with cauliflower (it was so-so- needed to be roasted longer imo) I will definitely be back next time in Fairhope Alabama! read more

Kingfisher Seafood - Drum Fish with creamed spinach. - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Kingfisher Restairant - Fairhope, AL Food excellent, service was excellent even while our waitress managed a birthday party table of 18! (no small challenge). My wife and I split a large gumbo that was very rich and correctly (medium) spiced. She ordered a seafood rigatoni which she said was very flavorful. I had the dinner that featured half order of crawfish plus half order of jambalaya which very tasty. After the (large) birthday party departed, the restaurant had a warm quiet ambiance. I gave Kingfish FIVE STARS but if I could talk to the chef I would have preferred the crawfish be boiled or steamed, not breaded and deep fried. Just my preference! read more

We made a reservation during the Fairhope Art Festival Weekend in March. Got right in. I had the shrimp and grits which was delicious and my husband had the fried shrimp platter- also delicious. Got the appetizer of Fried Green Tomatoes and it was also yummy. We chose the coleslaw as a side for me thinking it would be a small serving, but it was a large bowl we shared. It had peanuts in it and I'm now searching for their recipe. It was sooo good! read more

Kingfisher Seafood - Shrimp and Grits after I dug into it! Crispy ball of grits! - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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Incredible!! What an amazing restaurant. The food is delicious, the prices are very reasonable, and the portions are huge. The service is attentive and knowledgeable with excellent recommendations. The ambiance is lively with a quaint feel perfect for families Conversation is easy. And the location is very close to The Grand, offering an alternative to on-property dining. The star of the show for us was the coleslaw. read more

Service was friendly and fast - had a big black curly hair on main dish when came out - after was rectified, everything was excellent. Food was amazing and the girls loved the upside down pineapple martini. Will definitely be back read more

Kingfisher Seafood - Seafood lasagna was absolutely amazing!! enough for two to share - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Wooooooowwwwwwwww what a great surprise... the crab finger was bland but the sauce was everything. The seafood was TOP TIER!!!! The house salad and pepper dressing was a tasty twist on a mixed greens salad. The seafood lasagna was packed with crab meat, shrimp and crawfish, layered in a creamy cheesy white sauce. Hubby got the seafood pasta and it was also delicious. Desert was a Win with the gooey brownie. (My words only) Best little date spot. Check it out you will not be disappointed... read more

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