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

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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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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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

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

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

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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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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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 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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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

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

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

Food was outstanding but took an absurdly long time to be served. Service was sub-par at best. I have been there in the past and it was great...very disappointed this time. 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

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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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

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

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

Super nice place. Clean and the service was super too! Had the shrimp and grits which had a creamy dirty spice base. Yummy... mopped and finished it up with bread. My date was amused. Thanks! read more

Had a reservation on a Sunday at open. I have to admit after looking forward to this first visit as a resident, I couldn't have been more disappointed. Service was painfully slow, empty glasses throughout the meal. When orders came out food was lukewarm warm at best. I was expecting far more for a $100 brunch. read more

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

We have frequented Kingfisher many times since they arrived in Fairhope. Tonight was a complete disaster from taking our order incorrectly, to bringing it out to the table. The waitstaff all looked as if they were either still in high school or just recently graduated. I did not see any management observing how bad the performance was there on the floor. I asked our waitress why was everything coming out so slow and her reply was they had a twenty top and a twelve top that was slowing things down. Everyone can have a bad night, and I'm sure we will be back but I'm very disappointed in the poor wait staff they are using in a busy upcoming summer. Hopefully they can either get those folks better or get better people. read more

very good everything here is so good i go so often food is good place is clean good date night

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

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

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