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

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

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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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 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

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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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Service was great. Didn't love the gumbo. Food was ok. Ambiance was great. They were out of crab claws

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

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

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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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

My family and I came here this afternoon on March 8th,2026 after our cousin's graduation to celebrate together, and unfortunately the experience was very disappointing because of the customer service we received from management. Several members of my family, including my aunt, cousin, and uncle, did not enjoy their meals and politely expressed concerns about the food. Our waiter, Dylan, handled the situation professionally, kindly, and respectfully. He listened to us, reported the issue to management, and genuinely tried to help de-escalate the situation. We truly appreciate him for that. However, the first manager who came to our table was extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. Instead of trying to resolve the issue or offer solutions such as remaking the food or offering alternative meals, she became defensive. At one point, she took my aunt's seafood dish to the back, returned to the table, tasted the food in front of us, and stated that there was "nothing wrong with it" because she had made it herself. The way this situation was handled was uncomfortable, dismissive, and inappropriate. She also repeatedly stormed away from the table during conversations, and when taking the food back the first time, we visibly saw her kick the kitchen door open with her foot. Since our table was directly beside the kitchen entrance, everyone at the table witnessed this behavior. Thankfully, another manager eventually stepped in and helped calm the situation down. She did offer to comp one of my cousin's meals and removed my aunt's and cousin's meals from the bill, which we appreciated. However, the initial manager's attitude and behavior completely overshadowed what should have been a joyful family celebration after graduation. Again, thank you to Dylan for remaining professional and kind throughout the situation. He was the only part of the experience that made us feel heard and respected. read more

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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Atmosphere was fresh, clean and pleasant. Friendly server. Limited food for dairy allergen. Ended up with a delicious chicken breast and simple salad. read more

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

The food and service are always good. The girls at the hostess stand are rude and have no idea how to handle seating people. I give the food and waiter/waitress 10 out of 10. I give the hostess 0 out of 10. I am going to leave a 1 star due to the rude hostess read more

The restaurant is lovely and has excellent service, but the reason I felt compelled to write a review was because of the Mac & cheese! It's perfectly balanced between cheesiness and creaminess with a just a slight hint of spice that I will not forget for years to come. 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

The fried green tomatoes were good, service was as great, nice spacious atmosphere. Will be back soon read more

Kingfisher Seafood - Fried green tomatoes - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

Food was phenomenal. We had bbq and stuffed shrimp. The sausage and chicken jumbo taste like right out of French quarter. The desserts, OMG, we got all four so we could share and sample later and they all were great. I highly recommend reservations. Very busy and long line. Also, parking is very limited. Service was very friendly and attentive. One of my new favorite restaurants. 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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My husband and I had a lovely evening at Kingfisher. The stuffed mushrooms were absolutely delicious and both our libations were fantastic!! The Seafood Gumbo was good, but significantly spicier than I could enjoy and the Crab & Brie Soup had excellent flavor, but was extremely rich and very cheesy. Overall we enjoyed the experience. The front lobby and wait staff were gracious, helpful, and enthusiastic. Attire was a very wide range- from suits with a tie to cut-off shorts. Parking was a bit tight, but we ate so early in the evening we were able to secure a space. read more

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We were hopeful because we have heard so much praise for this place. After trying eat here for over two months, we opted to make reservations. Make reservations! The atmosphere inside is simple and clean. I will opt to eat outside next time. We had the shrimp and grits and crawfish etouffee. The shrimp and grits has a fried grit cake that was good; however, after a few bites the dish was too salty. The salads that came with were underwhelming, and my husband was livid that tomatoes were placed on a Caesar salad. I was excited to try the pepper jelly balsamic, but I could barely taste it. We had plates of mixed greens, three cherry tomatoes, and some very large croutons. My husband thought the crawfish etouffee was good but also salty. We ordered a side of red beans and rice, and that was good. Their dinner rolls are amazing. We will give it another go, but will order different items. . read more

The food is very tasty. Some pretty bold New Orleans style flavors. They give you a ton of food too. You shouldn't leave hungry. We didn't receive our salads until our main entree showed up. It was also very tight inside. Some of the tables are very close to each other and it was rather loud in the room we were in. Overall, very good experience though. read more

Kingfisher Seafood - Sautéed crab claws. Very good flavor. - Seafood Near Me - Fairhope, Alabama

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I ate here last night. Everything was spot on. My server, Caroline H was fantastic, friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable and quick to make recommendations The food was spectacular. The house salad with pepper jelly vinegarette was perfectly balanced. For my main I had a shrimp, crabmeat,and crawfish creamy pasta. Exceptionally balanced and plentiful. I added a creamed spinach side, beyond my expectations. The portions were plentiful. Timing was perfect. Ambiance was quite pleasant, friendly and welcoming. This restaurant is worth several visits. read more

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Delicious food. No matter what I order. Love the crab and brie soup. Best gumbo in the area.