My husband and I had dinner here tonight and we had a lovely experience. The cocktails we sipped at the bar were tasty and well crafted, our servers were attentive and friendly and knowledgeable, and the food was a wonderful representation of what New Orleans food is all about. We had the Hoppin John Salad (5 stars), the Sausage Wontons (3 stars), and as entrees Shrimp Gaufre and a wonderful Flounder special (4 stars each). Amidst the tourist traps and overpriced food in the Quarter, Kingfish delivers on ambience, value, service, and deliciousness. read more

Walked in they said they had nothing without reservation. This was before 6:30 in the evening on a Saturday. Opened open table app booked a table for 6;30 (within 5 mins of walking out). Walked back in and surprise they had a table. Sat down, waited 8 min no one approached us for even something to drink. We walked out! Not recommended. Menu was very limited. No ambience. By the way when we came in with a reservation, the place was empty!! Hostess had attitude. Lots of much better choices in NOLA. read more

I never post anything bad but I had such rude service during happy hour today I just had to comment. I went to Kingfish based on the recommendation for great cocktails and had the worst bartender service. I inquired about the can of cherries from Italy and apparently bothered the red headed waitress so much she turned the can around right in front of me. At least the drinks were great but don't catch her when her shift change is coming up because you will not get good service. She completely misunderstood what I was asking. Fortunately once the shift changed service got better. read more

This place is mostly about pork except for the redfish tacos. We were tempted to order the 8 pound pig's head that feeds six people! Instead we got the watermelon and tomatoes salad, okra and shrimp piquant, crabmeat Popsicles, and the pork break and cheese board. NOT disappointed!!!! read more

Stellar cocktails and Bar service . Food was cold , and offensively over priced for portions and quality . Shrimp was gamey. Smoker in back courtyard had mice all over it when I passed it on the way to the restroom . Great concept of a restaurant, just feels like management fell asleep at the wheel somewhere along the way . read more

We've randomly picked this restaurant because it was still open late. Our server Kennedy was amazing. We've ordered most eve thing on the menu and it was all so delicious and the old fashion was on the que. One of my favorite place on Nola and I'll def return. read more

We went to Kingfish for a birthday dinner after hearing about it from a friend who is in the service industry. Wow, what a fantastic time....from the hostess, and waitress to the delightful meal. The red snapper was recommended and exceeded my expectations. Thank you everyone, I'll be coming back my next time in town. read more

Had lunch there and it was delicious! It was a wonder this place wasn't jam packed with food like that. Perhaps if they sat people near the windows so it doesn't look like the place was closed it would've been the case. We had items from the holiday menu and both dishes were delicious. read more

Great cocktails! Just about every mixed drink was really great! The food was okay, I've had better, but it was pretty good place to grab a drink and something to eat. Go there for the great drinks! read more

Very modern, eclectic menu. I ordered the barbecue shrimp and corn pudding. It was delicious! I also got the carrot salad and it was yummy. The carrots were charred. It was on the pricier side. The bartender was lovely. read more

Our cocktails were very good. I had a problem with the quality of one of the wines I ordered too and they swapped it out for me. I got the alligator gumbo, which was really good. I also got the whole bone in fish. It was so good. Unlike many fish dishes I have out. It was so moist, and something about the seasonings- anyway I'd recommend it. We also got the king cake with fois gras for dessert. Talk about decadent. It was one of a kind. The chocolate peanut butter mouse was also excellent. The service here was very good - attentive but unobtrusive. read more

Did the kingfish Friday night. It was great. My wife had her grand mariner splash made perfectly, always a good start. Whole fried trout with slaw, trout was fried to perfection. Brother, sister n law, wife had their's stuffed. Heather was new as a server, but very knowledgable. Good food, good drinks, good time. read more

Didn't get to eat here because a failure of either the hostess or their technology. At 7:45, I noticed on Open Table that a reservation at 8:00 was available. I did not bother to go ahead and book the reservation as I was just two blocks away, so I just headed straight there. Upon arriving, the hostess asked if I had a reservation. When I told that I did not, she said it would be a two hour wait. I asked why the wait when it just showed a opening at 8:00. She replied that that was an error and that I wouldn't actually be able to book that reservation. It was 7:55 when I walked out, pulled out my iPhone and booked that Open Table reservation for 8:00. I wanted to walk back in and tell the hostess that I now had a reservation for 8:00, but I didn't want to that confrontational or to eat in a place that couldn't get their act together. I won't be back. read more

This time in town, Kingfish was the highlight of our stay. We started with the Boudin Balls- yummy little balls of deliciousness, lol. For the entree, I had the No. 8 - the seared "Hook and Line" Gulf Fish- roasted squash, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes and pecan arugula pesto...WOW! It was, by far, the best fish I'd had all week. Buttery, delicious and bursting with flavor. My friend ordered the No. 6 - Jambalaya, Crawfish Pie and File Gumbo and couldn't put into words how good it was! We ended our meal just as great as it started with the "Put Up" Mississippi Mud-Whiskey Cream Cheese and Pecan & Shortbread Cookie Crumble- honestly, this was heaven!!!! The drinks were expertly crafted and did not disappoint! read more

Great food and awesome cocktail menu. One of my faves in NOLA. A gem on the French Quarter.

Got a cocktail and appetizer here! The cocktail would easily be a five star. I got the Gardner which was light and refreshing but still had some sweetness. It was so good in the Nola heat. I also tried the alligator wings. They were slightly seasoned with BBQ sauce. It was my first time eating gator and it definitely tasted like chicken, or maybe slightly like duck. It was pretty good, but way overpriced at $18 for a few pieces. Service was great! read more

Food was okay, got the blackened bbq shrimp. Literally had 4 shrimp with grits. It was flavorful but portion was skimpy. Had to sit at the bar as my reservation was not honored. Really? Service was slow - 45 minutes for shrimp. The bartender, Evan B, was rediculous. His one speed was sloowww. Ever hear of hustle? Customers all around me were complaining about the wait. He simply said, "yeah, we're busy." Too bad, I'm generally not so hard on servers as I've done this myself. Not impressed with Kingfish. Will not recommend or return. read more

My shrimp po boy was awesome, and the gumbo was good. The waitress was very nice, and the place was mellow.

Our hotel recommended this restaurant and we are so happy they did!! We had the nachos and alligator wings for apps and they were amazing!! Then we had fish and shrimp and grits for mains and they were even more amazing!! Highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

We had dinner on Christmas Eve here and it was excellent! Even though they were clearly busy with the holiday traffic, we never felt rushed at all and were really able to enjoy the atmosphere. The entire staff did a great job from start to finish. I ordered the redfish they had on special and my mom had the hook and line gulf fish--we were both arguing back and forth all night about whose was better because we loved them both so much! My dad had the short rib and enjoyed it as well, but the fish really was the winner here. The boudin balls were also delicious. read more

Service a 2 & food a 3. I really have no other comments because I literally wanted to leave after ordering the waiter was not very friendly or helpful. read more

Everything was excellent. We stopped in on Fat Tuesday and had breakfast/brunch. We started with nachos and pulled pork that had an off the charts pimento cheese sauce. Next, 3 of had the kingfish breakfast special and I had the shrimp and grits. All hits! Our server was Maddy and she was helpful with diet restrictions and recommending an awesome Irish coffee. Sweetheart! read more

WOW! YUM! It is a nicer place in the heart of French quarter. Decor is rustic and modern. I loved the gumbo it was very flavorful, although my dad had said he wished it had more seafood. We shared the fresh white fish and it was the best fish I've ever had. The meat was so white you could tell it had come straight from the gulf. It was seasoned well and the vegetable pairing with the walnuts just added amazing flavor. Hats off to the chef! read more

Hands down one of the best places in New Orleans! David and his staff are one of the best in town! Do yourself a favor and check out this place. The food and drinks are amazing! One of the hidden gems in New Orleans! read more

I just found this place, and I've fallen in love. Everything is wonderful, from the food to the atmosphere to the staff to the location.

Came back since my first visit was so good. This time i had dinner. Blackened shrimp for the appetizer and the 'hook and line' mahi mahi as the entree. The blackened shrimp is their take on New Orleans BBQ shrimp. There were 3 shrimp in a nice and spicy sauce on top of a crispy grit cake. The crispy grit cake was the perfect vehicle to sop up the shrimp sauce. It was so good i ate it all, which i most certainly should not of. The entree was also very good. Mahi was well cooked, and the assortment of veggies it was served with was WAY better than i was expecting. Fresh veggies, so many fresh flavors going on. Very good dish. Even though my stay is only 3 nights here i am considering coming back to try something else. read more

We had one of the best meals we've EVER had! Kingfish is a kaleidoscope of flavors. We had Jambalya risotto which made me want to kiss the chef. I had amberjack which had subtle nuances of flavors after swallowing. My husband had the soft shell crab special which was also delicious and the sauce had different flavors than any of the other dishes. The experience was further enhanced by the delightful staff from the hostess to our amazing waitress, Lindsay. She was helpful as well as being fun to chat with. A wonderful experience in NOLA! read more

It was ok walked in off the street. Waitress not really friendly. Ordered our appetizers, a salad for me and gumbo for my husband. Average. Our entree's came out and we were not done with the appetizers. I hate that and I don't like to be rushed as the restaurant was almost empty. The worst was when my husband noticed a mouse on the floor. I finished eating with my feet up. Too many other places to try. read more

Absolutely amazing food and drinks! Chef Nathan has a very good thing going at Kingfish. Best meal we've ever had!!

Would highly recommend the blue crab or bacon wrapped jalapeno appetizers and the duck ramen. It's days later and I still think about that duck ramen. My only warning to fellow yelpers is that cocktails are $10/ea or so. This isn't a knock on them, you definitely get what you pay for (fresh squeezed juices, crushed fresh fruit, great recipes), just something to know going in. read more

We're frequent visitors to NOLA and Stopped in for an early dinner. Had a nice experience with Phillip as our server. He did a great job serving our wonderful cocktails. We made a meal from appetizers including oysters thermador, jalopenos wrapped in bacon, crab and corn bisque, and the sliders. All were awesome and we will return and ask for Phillip. read more

Truly one of the best new New Orleans restaurants to come along in years. I was born and raised in New Orleans, so i'm quite difficult to please as far as restaurants go. The menu was wonderful all the way around and so decision making was tough. I finally settled on the golden beet salad, which was wonderful, as were my seared scallops. My husband had the corn and crab soup (on too many menus, I know, but it was delicious) and the pompano on himalayan salt bricks (excellent as well as cool.) The atmosphere was fun and trendy. We were in the mood for beer and the list was extensive. The service was excellent and the manager visited the table twice to make sure everything was to our liking. Would recommend this place to any local or visitor. It ranks as one of the best in the quarter. read more

Beautiful in décor and setting - they really did a nice job with the place. MY PARTING THOUGHT - I would go for drinks again because its more bar than fantastic dining. We arrived to a luke warm greeting at the door with a reservation which was probably not required really. Promptly seated. Staff is very professional and efficient but some could be friendlier. I ordered the Saratoga Steak and Frittes - horrid. Remind me to never order a steak outside a steakhouse. It was about 3" x 3" round and cold when it came out. When I alerted our server she said that's what 'they' said referring to the table next to us. She sent it back to be nuked and it came out steaming. But it was tough and had no flavor really. The frittes were soggy but somehow good with the garlic butter guava glaze -- it was strangely good. They were also not served at the same time as the steak. Drink was great. My thought is that if you are going to the trouble to create a unique, beautiful space and hire a chef that is reknowned the food should be over the top. Granted I only had one dish. The Salad was over the top good! My partner had the Junky Chick and said it was tasty. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. I'll give them another opportunity. Just dial the food up a bit or get ride of the Steak. read more

We started at the bar with cocktails; don't miss the classic sazerac! Then had a lovely dinner. Two locally sourced fish dishes were top notch. The ambience is classy for being only a block off Bourbon Street. Not too loud, and the service from our waiter, Robert, was impeccable! Would certainly recommend Kingfish. read more

The excellent wait staff is the first thing you will like. Then the food will blow you away. I had Blackened Scallops served on a bed of creamy grits with a hint of Gruyere. My wife had their "Kingfish" (actually a catch of the day - the variety was two generous filets of smoked Drum the night we were there). This is their signature dish served on a salt brick and slathered in a delicious, fruity sauce. The chef here is a local favorite and Presidents have insisted on his cooking. This is a top-notch restaurant with prices competitive with the local "average" places. read more

Seriously good!!! The jalapeño ap was a scrumptious bite!! I found this restaurant super delicious and fabulously well priced. I decided to get the chicken dish and it was succulent and super delicious - and it could feed two people! I will for sure go here again and again. New Orleans is a tricky town and I have no doubt this restaurant will thrive and survive. Service was great as well! read more

Food was decent. For this city there are far better options. The duck and ramen was great but the veggie sides where small and tasted fishy. The wait staff was slow and unresponsive and the manager interrupted us mid dinning to tell us how the duck was made, something that the waitress should have done. The dishes seem incomplete and the meal overall was way below expectations. I will not come back again. read more

Justin made this the ultimate NOLA trip. We have been bouncing from bar to bar, and Kingfish by far is the best. Justin knew exactly what we needed. His handcrafted cocktails were the highlight. When you get there, belly up to the bar and ask for Justin. If you like gin, take his tour of cocktails. Or get a proper 007 Vesper. The best in the city by far. read more

Incredible service, great food. I had the ribeye, perfectly cooked. Everyone else loved their food as well.

The food was fine, but the service was terrible. They were out of the first type of beer I ordered, and it took the waiter 10 minutes for him to bring my second choice, the meal came just a little too quickly, and we didn't see too much of the waiter from then on. When he did come back, were ordered coffee, which took about 10-15 minutes to get ( the waiter said that they were making a fresh pot). It arrived barely warm and not at all fresh. We gave up waiting for the desert we ordered (bread pudding), but gave up on that after about 20. read more