We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Kingfisher. Everything was on point. We had perfectly cooked calamari as an appetizer with a delicious remoulade sauce. The entrees were creative and delectable. Wine was perfect. Wait staff exemplary and a tasty desserts. We look forward to our next visit read more

Food was awesome! Service was spot on... Ambiance is lively and the lemon drops were to die for! read more

KingFisher - Bartender hit for lemon drops.. - Seafood Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Great attention by staff. Superb food enjoyed by all 3 of us By my request, they blackened my trout! read more

We ate there last night, all three of us had the Fish and Chips, and I had a Caesar Salad, too. The salad was great and so was the fish. The cole slaw that accompanied the meal was overly peppered to the point of being inedible, and oddly dry as well. Two of us opted for the shoestring fries but they had been overcooked and were crunchy all the way through. The young woman who was busing was watching a bit too closely and someone (possibly management) came to ask if I was done when I obviously had a half full plate. Or was it half empty? read more

Greeted, seated & watered quickly, my mother & I were impressed with our waiter who was hurriedly attending to several other early arrivals around 4:30-5pm for dinner on a Tuesday. After ordering items starting showing up in a reasonable amount of time & the restaurant filled up about 7 of 30 tables while the bar was filling up as well. Food was delicious & service was great, not a loud room by any means. I had the Blackened Carfish & fried greet tomatoes & mom enjoyed the ceviche. Several other severs attended to us with water & plates removed which was nice. When the waiter delivered the check it was much more than I expected & I failed to see it wasn't my check. Upon paying the bill I was informed that it was indeed the wrong receipt, but that my bill had been corrected in the final payment. I recommend you check the receipt to be sure you don't pay $400+ for $117 meal. Other than that slight hiccup, I was impressed with the service & food. Decore was decent & restrooms were clean. I look forward to a return visit. read more

We enjoyed an anniversary meal here this past week. We each started with the clam chowder- the best part of the meal- and I had the lobster roll while my partner had the fish and chips. Both were really tasty, although I found the bun on the roll to be immediately soggy and quickly inedible. The shoestring fries were very good and the server brought a horseradish aioli at our request which really elevated the fries. We were served a complimentary scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. Service was adequate. We had a nice meal and would return, but not necessarily in a hurry. read more

The staff are friendly, yet very professional, creating a just right atmosphere of "welcome home" without being overly chummy as one encounters too frequently in some eateries. // This is one restaurant where I always feel 100% safe ordering the oysters or other seafood. The oysters are always good, fresh, and served with a variety of delicious dipping sauces ( the cilantro-lime is my favorite). Everything I' ve ever eaten here has been outstanding. // It is evident that this restaurant/bar is run by true professionals who really know how best to do that. read more

Very loud. Waiter was close to robot. No personality or much interest in being there. Food was mediocre. Potatoes were under cooked without flavor. Asked for box to take fish with all the sauce and lemon. My plate was taken and boxed. when home it was minus both sauce and lemon for the best part .. the fish. The majority of clientele were 60 plus, as am I. Don't recommend for a special occasion at $125 w/ one well drink cocktail before tip. read more

Great food. Great Service. Great Ambiance. Been there four times and every time The food and service is wonderful. read more

This was one of my favorite places to eat. Went last night (Valentines) and it was a total fumble. If I did not have a gift card I would not return again. The only good thing was that we got there early and had fabulous cocktails. That was it. The seating staff did not seem in alignment. The waiter had good energy but it became apparent that he did not know what he was doing. He did not take time to get to know any of his tables. Because he kept forgetting what we ordered. He apparently never studied the menu, which was a fixed menu with the option of wine pairings which we chose. He brought out the wrong wine on one course. So he did know the menu. What was worse tho, most of the the wines came out after we finished the course. So not paired! That is even after we waited! The only time the wine came out before we finished or nearly finished was desert. He kept blaming the electronic equipment which was only four days old. I blame lack of communication with the staff. The choice of wines were very good tho. One course came out cold. The next course was good. The next course the meat was not trimmed properly and the spinach was not edible. The desert was ok, not a wow. read more

KingFisher - Tuna poke stack with taro root chips....!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The quality the the Hawaiian fish was thick and marginal on taste. I mentioned it to the manager thinking that he would do something like offer a different meal - he did nothing. This used to be one of my favorite restaurants - not anymore. read more

Went here for my birthday dinner . Everything was delicious start to finish. Impeccable service. Nice ambiance. I know this restaurant is a Tucson staple and has been around a long time . Drinks were also good. Would definitely recommend for a special occasion. read more

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Ok, quick work lunch, 3 ppl took about an hour and a half, $150 with tip which is kind of expensive for lunch but it's seafood and it was all good. Shane was our server and he was cool. I ordered calamari for the table and we could've scraped up the sauce if we had a few more bites, delicious! I ordered the pen seared salmon, skin-on, saffron tomato fish broth, pickled corn salsa, roasted yuca root(which was dry) & sautéed zucchini, and I enjoyed the plate. My co-workers got the fish and chips and lobster roll, devoured! We ended with the chocolate cake which was chilled and moist, a decadent slice of cake. The restaurant was relatively quiet but there was some sort of business group in the room off the side of the entrance and they were rowdy but not disruptive. read more

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I ordered the flounder, one of the chef specials, and it was truly special. The chef creatively included Southwest textures and flavors that were delicious. It was a one-of-kind meal I would order over and over. The service was friendly and attentive. This restaurant is on the top of our list for Tucson. read more

Excellent food, especially if you love fish and seafood! It's hard to find good seafood in Tucson, Kingfisher has nice choices. read more

This place was great! Wonderful service and delicious food. I also very much appreciated the drink menu and wine list variety. We did make a reservation beforehand and I would recommend that as the place and the parking get very full. read more

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Just wow! We came in on Monday night around 5:30 and sat at the bar. They had an amazing happy hour! The bartender, Beau, made awesome cocktails and offered up friendly service. I ordered the Sampler plate with the baked crab and artichoke dip. DELICIOUS! He ordered the burger and fries (also btw- if you don't like shoestring fries you can order regular fries). We ended the night with the best espresso martini in town and called it a night. Highly recommend. Will be back! read more

KingFisher - Seafood Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Came here on New Years Eve and the food was amazing. Numerous people told me it was excellent and they were all right. We got a sampler that had a taste of everything. And it was all wonderful. Oysters fresh, shrimp firm, tasty ceviche, and delicious trout. Clam chowder was solid and sourdough bread was light (perfect as didn't fill me up). Dessert was light and came with a sparkler too! The staff was all super polite, nice and friendly. The restaurant itself clean - but old school inside. You can go dressed up or casual and wouldn't feel out of place either way. Will be back - this place is definitely a keeper. read more

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5/5 Food, 5/5 Service, 5/5 Ambiance, We came here for our anniversary and this was the perfect place to celebrate. We started out with drinks our normal glass of Riesling and Chardonnay. Mike our server provided us with the specials and we went with the Hawaiian fish, Steak, bread/ poblano heirloom cornbread, clam chowder and Shrimp cakes. Honestly the most favorite dish for me was the shrimp cakes omg with the salad whewww that could of been just my whole meal by itself so savory and the salad was fresh. The best part of my meal with the Hawaiian fish was the crispy sweet potatoes it was such a great balance with the spinach and rice. The outside of this establishment would have you mind blown once you get inside because the lights were dim and it was just so cozy definitely a hidden gem. Price point was reasonable so I would definitely suggest this place for a cute date night. To top it off they gave us a little anniversary desert which was a scoop of ice cream. I appreciated the gesture it was the thought that count. read more

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Excellent service. Wonderful menu. Incredible food. The Hawaian fish was the best fish I have ever had. Can't wait to go back. read more

Been here a couple of times. Very good seafood. Fresh, perfectly cooked and flavored just right. Excellent service. Nice to find a place like this in the desert! read more

I went back to Kingfisher for the first time since the new owners took over for a special treat. I was REALLY looking forward to one of their Caipirinha's and some oysters. They were out of Cachaca! What nice restaurant doesn't have a decently stocked bar for drinks on their menu????? Then they tried to get me to accept rum or rhum as a substitute!!!! The oysters seemed of slightly lower quality than previously. The steamed mussels and clams were good, as was the baguette. I really expected that perhaps they would at least comp me one cocktail but no go. Service was adequate but not very engaging. This used to be one of my favorite Tucson restaurants. Overall, this experience was disappointing. Doubt I'll go back. read more

The outside appearance took me by surprise in how the inside is such a vibe. The service was very attentive to us throughout our evening, and it wasn't just our waitress; the whole staff, including the owner, checked on us and all the other tables around. For our meal we had the lobster roll and mahi mahi dish. What's also great is they allow you to choose your sides. The cheese cake was delicious and the dirty martini's were perfection. read more

Too expensive double the price of other seafood restaurants. Nice place though. Don't know how fresh is the fish.

Having never been to this restaurant my expectations were high as all I've ever heard are great reviews. The ambiance was very retro, which I loved. Wait staff were great. There were a bunch of seafood options, which is what they are known for. I had their half rack of ribs which were excellent. I'll have to go back and try a seafood dish read more

KingFisher - Art - Seafood Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The food is always good. The service is always good. The ambiance is always good. My husband and I love this place.

Outstanding food and service! I highly recommend this restaurant. I've been going there since the 70's when it had another name. But what's wonderful is that some things on the menu that were delicious in the past are still consistently excellent. They have kept the same Chef for many, many years, they told me and that is part of the reason. So don't hesitate to dine there....if you like ribs (like I do) , they are the best ribs in town!!! read more

The White Gazpacho was delicious. I also had the Salmon Crudo. I think it was the chef who came out to ask me how I like it and I said I thought it needed capers. He gave me some fried capers which I added. It added more acid and crunch to the dish which I liked. read more

Fish and chips - fish was crispy & delicious, tartar sauce tasty, chips were ok - malt vinegar was a bonus. I took off a point for the cocktail priced Diet Pepsi at $5.00. read more

Went for the Oyster Fest and it was really good. The servers were not ready for the amount of people who love Oysters in Tucson, but that's ok. The oysters were amazing. read more

KingFisher - Some of each Blue Points were amazing - Seafood Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Service is always good and friendly staff. Great selection of food and they have a great chef. They also donate to the community.

After an unfortunate experience at another restaurant, Kingfisher was able to accommodate our party at the last minute, treated us with kindness, and the food and drinks were delicious! Hadn't been in a while and will definitely be returning soon. read more

This place is one of our favorites when we visited Tucson. The food is always on point and very reasonably priced. Service is fantastic, everyone down to the manager are always so warm and welcoming. Our favorite spot is in the bar area, the ambiance is relaxed and not too noisy. read more

The reception was nice. Nice decor, great service. The menu was less than impressive. My oysters were great!!! The Scallops did not eat came in a broth. Wanted pan seared scallops. No crab on the menu at all???? read more

Their food is excellent! The ambiance is warm and welcoming. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. I love Kingfisher! It's my favorite place in Tucson read more

The atmosphere at Kingfisher is classic seafood/steakhouse with booths around the edges and tables in the middle. The mid century roofline maintains the exposed beam supports. Some exposed brick adds to the atmosphere. Service was excellent and I enjoyed my sea bass on a vegetable medley, though I thought the drizzle of sauce was unnecessary and masked the nice taste of the fish and seasonings so I scraped most of this off. I also shared the calamari, which was breaded in a gluten free cornmeal and had a nice dipping sauce that was mildly spiced and slightly sweet. The calamari was very good, not chewy and fried just right, not at all greasy. The wine list is extensive and I was surprise to see an alcohol free Chardonnay. I didn't know such things existed so I had to try it - it was OK, a bit "grape" tasting, but a decent choice if you want to be part of the wine crowd without the alcohol. read more

KingFisher - Grilled Sea Bass, perfectly cooked - Seafood Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The food and service is fantastic. John was my server, and the rest of the team ALWAYS kept my water filled for me. The clam chowder as an appetizer was a great start, and I had a fantastic cocktail too. When I'm back in Tucson, I will be coming back here. The service and food was excellent, and I'd say the service from the team alone was probably some of the best I've experienced in Arizona. Thank you, John and team! read more

KingFisher - Steamed Black Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

One of the worst meals I've had in quite some time. I definitely do not recommend. The fish I ordered was terrible. The spinach was the only thing I ate and there was about a tablespoon of that on the plate. The oysters were what you would expect from the desert. Definitely not worth ordering. The clam chowder was sandy which gave me some comfort surprisingly. At least there was something in it that resembled clams. Save your money. read more

Recently signed up for Tucson Foodies and went all out at Kingfisher. We ordered Rockefeller Oysters, Hawaiian Fish, Cioppino, and a cheesecake for dessert. We really had a fun time and the food was great. Would definitely recommend everything we got! I have a ton of small allergies and they were very accommodating. Also really liked the vibe of the place. A lot of interesting art (a painting of a lobster immediately comes to mind), a couple of pillars had a "seafaring" kind of look, and everyone there looked like they were having a good time. Will definitely go again! read more

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It's yummy. A bit expensive. The restaurant needs an update. But food is good and service was great