We visited Kingfish on Christmas Day. It was crazy busy so we honestly weren't expecting a lot. Wrong. It was my best meal in a week full of good meals in New Orleans! We had a lovely waitress (if only I could remember her name) and she recommended the fried chicken and red beans and rice. This would not typically be something I would lean to. It was delicious! My boyfriend got a seafood dish and he loved it as well. I would definitely go back. read more

This restaurant was amazing the food was cook to perfection. The owner came to are table and chatted it was a nice personal touch and even gave us drinks to go we will be back read more

Found out about the happy hour menu through a fellow traveler. We ended up coming for a late lunch during happy hour. We only ordered off the happy hour menu & it was nice to try different New Orleans food on a budget! read more

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We really enjoyed this restaurant. The gumbo was great, really good flavor. My boyfriend said the scallops in the fettuccine were the best he has ever had. The seafood au gratin was a small portion, but it was so rich that you didn't need any more. Our friend had the red beans and rice, he really liked the whole dish. Our server was quick and attentive. I would go again if we are ever in the area. read more

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The service is bad from the beginning. It was rainy day. I was really hungry. I saw a cute spot. As soon as I got inside no one welcomed me. Only a young guy immediately said - hey I can have it. I was like have what. And he pointed to my umbrella. Ok!? I guess . Then an old gray hair lady told him to give me a spot. It was 5 people at the bar and almost empty restaurant. They were making my food way too long. 25-30 mins for pasta with shrimps? Where there's no people? They brought my pasta and shrimps were over salted! I asked to replace my food. They brought it back with shrimps still salty but it was ok at this point. Then I was waiting for a waitress to so she can charge my card. No waitress, I got up and went to the guy who took my umbrella. He looked at me like Im doing something wrong. Anyway food is 2 out 10 Service negative 1 out of 10 read more

My friend and I came across Kingfish Kitchen as we were walking around the French Quarter in search of breakfast food. We found this gem for breakfast/brunch . The ambiance is very nice, clean and modern. Service was great (hostess and server) were both nice. I ordered the breakfast burger. It was filling and delicious. The food quality was excellent. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Breakfast burger - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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A very nice restaurant in the French quarter of New Orleans that we visited for dinner one night on a recent trip that I thought deserved a good review, 4.5 stars IMO. He had reservations, and I would definitely recommend them, because the place filled up quick, and this was on a Sunday night in May. The ambiance and look of the restaurant did a good job of straddling the line between elegant and casual, it isn't stuffy, but it's not overly offhanded either. The wait staff was excellent, as were the drinks, the bar staff knew what they were doing. We had an appetizer of the boudin boulettes with a pepper aioli, this might have been the tastiest part of the meal, these were amazing. I had the shrimp and grits and my wife had a steak salad, the salad was good, but nothing out of the ordinary, the shrimp and grits was really good, I would recommend over the salad. The shrimp and grits came in a sort of spicy broth with a few veggies and some excellent fresh shrimp, I new twist on one of my favorites. Desert looked good, but alas we were too full. read more

I enjoyed my time here having HH drinks and bites prior to our dinner at a nearby restaurant. The vibe is an old-fashioned bar with bartenders in suspenders and white shirts. They were polite and attentive. They have several $7 cocktails to choose from and $4 local draft beers plus Blue Moon. I ordered a Sazerac, NOLA's signature drink. It tasted very close to an old fashioned just not too sweet. It was strong and tasty. We ordered crawfish bread, it has a cheesy sauce with artichoke and crawfish on top of toasted brioche bread. Pretty tasty to soak up the alcohol. It's a nice quiet place, the weather was great so the door was wide open to allow patrons to pour in. read more

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We went for Sunday brunch and were so impressed by everything, we went back for dinner the next night! The dishes are creative but approachable, not to mention delicious to the last bite. The atmosphere is perfect--the staff, setting and music all made you feel both at home and like you were some place special. We loved our servers on both occasions and can't wait to be back in NO so we can go again! read more

Food was amazing. Not too spicy but seasoned perfectly for me. Jessica and Asia were on top of their game. Excellent service. Will add this to my list of must stop each visit. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Cheesecake - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Good cocktails, with a pretty big afternoon Happy Hour menu. Can't say I'd recommend the gumbo or the Cajun bread unless they can promise to bring it out when it's hot and ready, instead of letting it sit until it's lukewarm like ours was. Sigh. But the Bloody Mary and the fried green tomatoes were a hit. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Hurricane and Gardenhead cocktails - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Went for happy hour and had a great time. We had the pork skin nachos and they were delicious. We also had the crawfish bread, boudin balls and crab cake. All of those were great. My drink was strong and full of flavor. Our server was friendly and checked on us several times. I didn't know how big the restaurant was until they walk us down the sidewalk to another entrance. This dining room was decorated nicely and is a great place to have dinner with a special person. I will visit again on my next trip to New Orleans. read more

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How Kingfish isn't ranked among the top 10 restaurants in the city is a mystery; it's phenomenal. For brunch, we got the crème brûlée French toast, which was the best French toast any of us had ever had, the kingfish & grits and victory garden omelette were perfect, all topped off with bottomless mimosas. The experience was so great we went back for dinner a few days later. The red beans and rice with fried chicken was a terrific combo and the chicken dredge was outstanding, extremely flavorful. The catfish Huey was delicious and not too heavy, and the cochon du lait po boy was excellent, with a little kick but not too spicy for our youngest child. But the best was the bourbon pecan pie. Buttery, rich, and not too sweet with a fantastic crust. read more

We needed a last minute dinner spot and this seemed to be the best option in the area at the time. The menu is posted outside and it looked diverse enough to satisfy the needs for a party of five. We asked how long the wait was and we were told we would be seated right away. Instead of being sat at a table, we were told to go to the bar and could get some drinks while the table is being prepared. We got a round of drinks at the bar and had to wait to close out the tab before we were sat at the table right behind us... which was already empty and clean when we walked in. So we shuffled from the bar to the table behind us. It took what seemed like forever to get service. Once the ball got rolling on ordering food, things were better and the food came out quick. Everyone's food was just "ok", not a disappointment and not great. Don't expect fast, great service here. And be prepared for a random "supplemental fee" at the end. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Grilled shrimp Caesar salad - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We came to NOLA for a week. Business and leisure. It's been 20 years since our last visit. Looking for a dinner option, we stumbled across Kingfish. Really happy that we did! I can't say much for exploring the bar. I did have two local beers though. Small selection of local craft beers. To start, my wife had the roasted beet salad. Red beets only. Would've likely been better if there was a mix with golden beets, but that's just me. The vinaigrette was a perfect dressing for the beets and greens. I ordered the duck and andouille gumbo. Great flavor yet could've used more duck. For the entree, my wife got the crab cake served over a corn maque choux. A great cake! Plenty of lump crab and fried to perfection. I like spicy and for me the maque was lacking there. However, my wife does not do the spicy that I do and she said it was perfect for her. I got the seafood au gratin. Shrimp, crawfish and crab in a bechemel with plenty of cheese. Served with toast points. At first I thought it was too small to be an entree. Then I dove in! Very rich and heavy and satisfying. The artichoke hearts mixed in broke up the heaviness rather nicely. It was more than enough food. We did not order a dessert. Oh and I neglected to mention the excellent service! This is the type of server that you always hope to get. Polite, helpful with suggestions, excellent at his work and just a genuinely decent guy. If we lived here, Kingfish would be a regular stop. It was that good! read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - First night on this NOLA trip and Kingfish is the dinner choice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I love great service and when I say KAT our server was the best I've had anywhere in a very long time I mean she was the very best. She would be the reason I would return. Oh and the food was delicious lol! read more

The food was NOT GOOD at all. I was surprised as this is the best foodie city in the world. Everything tasted off! Too salty, weird flavors, making simple dishes difficult. I won't be back ever again. read more

We had a really great dinner here . Sometimes in the French Quarter you can fall prey to a tourist trap and have mediocre food but this was a good stop. They had a thirty minute wait so we opted for a bar seat which worked out well. We ordered the crab grilled cheese sandwich with fries on great hearty bread and delicious. We also had the blackened scallop with pasta dish. This dish has a perfect blend of spicy sweet. I ordered the chicken on a plate fried chicken with collard greens and twice baked potatoes. The chicken was actually crispy and delicious but boneless which I wasn't expecting. The collards were seasoned to perfection maybe a little heavy on the salt but still so good. The potato had some cheese and some scallions to complement. We rounded out the dish with cafe au lait mouse which was much like a tiramisu extra creamy and a caramel pecan pie ala mode. All in all this was a good dinner spot . Service was good and staff were accommodating. 159.90 all in for dinner for 3 and dessert for 2. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Fried chicken on a plate - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Our party of 6 ate here twice over our long NOLA weekend. The poboys were fantastic as well as the duck gumbo. Our British friends thoroughly enjoyed the food and cocktails. Our servers were very attentive for both of our dining experiences. read more

Be smart and make a reservation unless you wish to roll the dice and sit at the bar. Nice place, somewhat upscale but still casual at the same time. Servers were responsive and professional. My wife had the Crawfish Bread, the Boudin Balls and the Beet Salad. I had the Fried BBQ Gulf Shrimp Po Boy. We were thinking we weren't going to eat a ton for lunch but we were wrong - pretty large portions of amazing food. Omg. If you have time in NOLA and want a great meal, it's certainly worth a stop. We will certainly be back. read more

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A group of friends and I stopped at Kingfish for one last quick bite before our flight left that night. The location is perfect, right near Jackson square. The ambiance was also very nice and upscale. I decided to go with the fried green tomatoes with shrimp. They were absolutely amazing! I loved the blend of crisp and sour and the sauce on top was perfect. I also had the muddled berry cocktail which was super refreshing. A great place to stop for dinner or a quick bite and some drinks. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Fried green tomatoes with shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We didn't have reservations here and were in NOLA for the Eras tour so it was very busy but we managed to get a seat at the bar. We enjoyed the crawfish bread and gumbo along with a few happy hour drinks. It's a nice location with lots of windows for people watching. The bar area is nice and has plenty of seating. I'm not sure if a reservation is usually required or if it was just the weekend we were there. But I'd suggest calling ahead just incase! read more

We came in for Christmas dinner and while the meal wasn't knock-out-of-the-park in terms of service or food quality, it was still a decent meal and we had an okay experience. If I could, I'd rank this spot 3.5/5, but 3/5 is too low so 4 will do. Our server was super friendly and kind, but she also seemed a little inexperienced so a lot of our questions seemed to go over her head. She was nice enough though so this wasn't a huge con or anything. The menu was a little too small for our liking - not a huge selection and nothing really stood out to us in terms of entrees. Their drink selection wasn't too bad though - I enjoyed my margarita a lot! The appetizers though were really delicious I think - the crawfish bread was really tasty and I loved how well-made everything was in terms of texture and flavor. The tomatoes were great as well - I would definitely get both again! The blackened fish entree I got was honestly a little disappointing. The fish was very dry and flavorless, but the sweet potatoes were pretty good! The dessert I thought was great overall - I'm a sucker for anything brulee style. Overall, I thought our meal was okay. The experience wasn't perfect, but I've definitely had worse - if you're looking for a decent seafood meal in the French Quarter area, Kingfish is worth trying at least for their tasty apps and yummy dessert! read more

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- overpriced for what you get. I was so excited for this place but I would most definitely go somewhere else. Service was fine, waiter was very friendly. Advised against something on the menu, forget what it was. New Orleans Barbecued Scallop Fettuccine (BLACKENED SCALLOPS, SPICY NEW ORLEANS BBQ BUTTER SAUCE) - really lacked flavor. Scallops were good but for the price I'd expect more than 3. Desperately needed Parmesan or seasoning. Grilled Shrimp Caesar (GRATED PARMIGIANO, CROUTONS, ROMAINE, CAESAR DRESSING) - Best thing we ordered. Blackened Hook & Line Louisiana Gulf Fish (NOLA-STYLE BBQ BUTTER, TWICE BAKED POTATO, SEASONAL VEGETABLE) - this was such a small portion. The veggies tasted like ones from a can. The fish was hard and burnt on the bottom. I also think the skin was still on the fish which is not something I prefer. Cafe Rum-Tini (CRUZAN BLACK RUM, BAILEYS, KAHLUA, AND COLD BREW) - not very good. Blueberry Hill (REYKA VODKA, LEMON, SUGAR & BLUEBERRIES) - decent. read more

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We ate st the bar, food & drinks were yummy. In addition to the po no I also had a crab cake, it was served in a skillet with corn & I think squash. At any rate, it was really good. My husband had the blackened catfish chewy he ate every bite. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - BBQ Shrimp Poboy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Stay away! Terrible experience with the rudest hostess I have ever encountered. We showed up on time for our 8:15 pm reservation (made over a month ago and confirmed 24 hours prior) to be rudely told to leave because the kitchen was 'backed up'. 'You can leave and come back or go somewhere else'. was the response when we asked if we could wait at the bar. 'You're going to complain no matter what' she said as she motioned us out- practically pushing us out to the pavement. What a big difference from Gallier's where read more

I love dive bars, but every once in a while, I like to class it up and go to fancy bars, especially when we're traveling. Kingfish is a fancy bar, and it was fantastic. Named after the infamous politician, Huey Long, Kingfish had some of the best cocktails on our recent trip. We were there early, so we had amazing service. Our bartender was spectacular! I had a couple of really good vodka sodas. My wife had a couple of hurricanes. My daughter had a couple of very refreshing fancy drinks. A good time was had by all! I will definitely seek out Kingfish on our next trip to New Orleans. read more

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Melissa was our server. She was wonderful and attentive! She answered all our menu questions and definitely pointed us in the right direction. Our appetizers, crab cakes and crawfish flatbread, were amazing! Our drinks were great, and our meals were outstanding! The seafood au gratin was incredibly tasty, the grilled cheese with blue crab were huge and delicious! Our only complaint was that the filet was ordered medium rare and was underdone. It did not ruin our night. Everything else was fantastic, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area. read more

After the holidays, went to NOLA to decompress with the family. Stopped at Kingfish for dinner with the family. Was seated immediately with our large gathering. Again - came after Thanksgiving so most people were not in town. SCORED! Food, Service and Ambiance were decent. Overall - 4 stars Food - Overall 4 stars. Ordered Shrimp Po-Boy, Southern Fried Chicken sandwich, Duck / Andouille Gumbo, Crab Cake - minimal fillers ( able to taste the crab), Blackened scallop Fettuccine - light butter sauce, Jambalaya, Blue Crab Grill cheese, Fried Gulf Shrimp, Blackened Gulf Fish. And no, I didn't eat all of eat! Due to large quantities of items ordered, I didn't take any pictures. However, the Fried Green Tomatoes with the Gulf Shrimp and the Blue Crab Grill Cheese was the HIT! Definitely ordered it. Another note - the Blacken Gulf Fish ( ask for swordfish) was season well the flavor balance was the twice baked potato and the fresh veggies. Service - 5 stars - server was attentive and professional. Atmosphere - 4.5 Stars - old brick building with a lot of NOLA history. Pleasant of seats - two seaters to large gathering. Can get loud when busy. read more

Such a perfect little spot when you're in NOLA. Great service & awesome drinks. Totally recommend the happy hour menu.

Service was slow. Pasta barely had any sauce. The restaurant was DEAD and the waitress forgot to bring us bread until we reminded her towards the end of our meal. Second time in was not pleasant.... read more

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Amazing ...Delicious..... Awesome Happy Hour.. Beautiful elegant Decor...also quiet.The food was amazing well worth a visit when in NOLA. read more

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The staff was so kind and went above and beyond to give us a great experience. The food was amazing with perfect portions. Just check the menu times they change later in the day, but the team still did their best to accommodate us. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Fried green tomatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Can make a reservation on open table! Was seated quickly! Server was great, fast and consistently filled our bottomless mimosas! We both got the brunch burger which was very tasty! read more

The service was extremely attentive from before we walked in the door until we departed. I had the Cochon Benedict which was the best food I've had in the Quarter in years. The biscuit was amazingly light and fluffy with a lovely buttery crispness to the edge. The BBQ was a mustard base which set everything off so well. Bottomless mimosas of five different juice varieties were the piece de resistance. Highly recommend. 5 out of 5. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Cochon Benedict - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Popped in a little after happy hour to hang out at the bar. This place is so cool. Big cozy (but definitely classy) vintage vibes. Sitting at the bar, we had great service even though the bar was more than halfway full. Our party raved about the fig manhattan, sazerac, and espresso martini. Bonus points for having a few mocktails on the menu for those of us preggo or forgoing alcohol. We couldn't resist peeking at the menu. Man does it all look so good! We were so tempted that we ordered shrimp cocktail, fried green tomatoes & crawfish bread. It was all great! Can't wait to come back another time for dinner! read more

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Me and my husband arrived at the restaurant at 7:50pm. At 9:00 pm we did not have drinks nor food. Staff were in complete chaos. Managers and servers were working against each other and bickering the whole time. We had nothing to do but watch. read more

Food & Drink: Only ordered two appetizers. Got the pulled pork nachos and the crab cake. Both were exquisite, the nachos were very interesting, never had anything quite like it. And the crab cake was filling and delicious. Service: I don't know if I caught the place just as it was opening or closing for the day, or if it's a new place entirely, but it was completely empty when I got some lunch. So I was seated immediately and service was super quick. They also treated me like a king. Loved it. Ambiance: Clean, big, great layout, and music was great. read more

Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails - Pulled Pork Nachos & Crab Cake - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Bottomless mimosas are AMAZING!! Asia was our server and she is the BEST!!!! I got the Blue Crab omelet it was very good. Would totally recommend this place. read more

Had reservations Sat. 3/22 at 7. Kingfish had no staff to greet or seat incoming guests. We tried to get someone's attention for a few minutes and eventually gave up and left. read more