Kingfish

This upscale eatery has some of the best, freshest seafood for a restaurant not in an ocean coast. The Blue Point oysters were delicious, plump and juicy. The minuet sauce served with them was just the right accent to add a burst of brightness. The wedge Caesar Salad had hands down the best dressing I've had by far. It had just the right balance to it and a nice anchovy hint. For the main course I ordered the Kingfish trio of lobster tail, scallops, shrimp, lobster mashed potatoes, and asparagus. The lobster tail was nice and sweet and of course paired well with the drawn butter. The scallops had a great sear and we're perfectly cooked. Then there is the simple shrimp that was some how turned into some of the best shrimp I've tasted! I can't pick out exactly why, but it was wonderful with the a small dollop of the seafood based sauce which contained a little brandy and was obviously flavored with lobster shells. The lobster mashed potatoes were the perfect starch for this dish along with perfectly cooked, crisp, tender, large stalk asparagus! For dessert I tried the creme brulee which was so silky and delicious. I would recommend this establishment for any special occasion, or just a great Saturday night dinner.

Average seafood place, the lobster bisque had like hot sauce in it and was too spicy for me to eat it (I’m a wimp when it comes to spice but also lobster bisque shouldn’t be spicy, in my opinion), the shrimp and scallop entree came out lukewarm/cold but I had already sent back the soup and didn’t want to make a fuss. The chocolate brownie dessert was ok. The garlic broccoli side, lobster mash, and bee sting drink were both super delicious though.

First time I can recall going to a restaurant owned by Hospitality Restaurants but after this visit, I'm looking forward to visiting others in the area. Their restaurants seem perfect for a special occasion. We celebrated three years together and our recent engagement. I had the Atlantic Cod dish recommended by our server Griffin. My fiancé had the crab cakes; both where divine to eat. Before that we had the lobster bisque and spring salad. Those where good portions and good choices to start our meal. For dessert we shared the keylime pie. An excellent way to close out the meal. Place was clean, staff and management was attentive, and menu is solid. Hope to make a return back for another special occasion.

We had a fantastic dinner .. started out with oysters on the half shell (a dozen apiece) delicious .. I got the Kingfish Trio (lobster tail, scallops, and shrimp) with lobster mash potatoes & asparagus .. Johnnie got the Blackened Swordfish, with mash potatoes and green beans .. and he added Scallops .. we also added a sharable side - the Cajun Risotto (our dinner looked so good when it arrived I forgot to take pictures) everything was so delicious and cooked perfectly .. our server Abbie was extremely helpful and patient, we had several questions (this was our 1st time here) .. will most definitely be back. FYI ..and they have Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 4:00p to 6:00p and all day on Sunday with appetizers and drink specials .. we will definitely be going there again ..

As an overall dining experience, Kingfish deserves five stars. The dining room is softly lit and upscale looking. It's pleasurable to have a welcoming host seat you and check on you during your meal. A server just to fill your water, and yet another server to take your orders and serve your food and drink. If I had any complaints about the overall experience, it would be that the music is a tad loud. Now...I came at an odd time of day, and the restaurant was nearly empty and very quiet, so that may be why the music seemed louder than I expected. I ordered a Bellini cocktail. I've seen pictures online, but never tried one. It was tasty, but not very attractive here, which was a slight disappointment. They have always looked prettier in pictures. For an appetizer I chose the lobster bisque, and it was excellent. Very savory and creamy. A bread service was also provided, consisting of warm slices of sourdough bread and butter. I love sourdough bread, so I was delighted. So flavorful, and it was literally steaming, moist with a firm crust. The attention to detail in the piped butter was visually delightful. I chose the trio for my main course. Shrimp, lobster tail and scallops, with lobster mashed potatoes and asparagus. I won't lie. I'm an American accustomed to large portions for my money. And this menu choice was probably the most expensive on the menu. The lobster tail was miniscule. The shrimp and scallops were substantially sized, and everything was well prepared and tasty. I'm just spoiled I guess and have had the pleasure of eating lobster in a lobster pound in Maine with sides and a dessert for twelve bucks...so fifty dollars for a few bites of lobster hurts a little. I will say that after the appetizer and main, I was satisfied and had intended to get the check and leave. But my server told me that there was both key lime pie and crème brûlée on the dessert menu and I was hooked. Two of my favorite desserts. I will say that the menu choices here go very well together. Sourdough bread and key lime pie tie in very very well with the seafood theme. Ultimately though, I opted for the crème brûlée, because I like to see how various restaurants execute it. I was intrigued at this restaurant's approach because it was presented with a cornbread Madeleine. I was not impressed with the Madeleine. They should be spongy and delicate. I think cornbread is a poor choice here. Cornbread is good and has its place, but it's too heavy for a Madeleine. It was heavy and dry. I took one bite and was disappointed. The crème brûlée however was everything I wanted. The crust was nice and crunchy and fun to break into. The custard was rich and delicious. I did enjoy the two fat, juicy raspberries plopped on top. So juicy and a nice addition. Overall, pricey, but a relaxing, upscale dining experience.