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1. JG

   JohnG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 1, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My fiancée and I went for her birthday and Kingfish did not disappoint. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding and we were pleased from the moment we sat to the moment we left.

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   Debloprin

   New York Area

   22 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on February 29, 2020

   overall3food4service2ambience4

   We have dined here several times in the past few months and always enjoyed our evening. We were anxious to share the restaurant with friends. What a disaster. Service was horrendous. We ordered drinks, they never came. Most of the time we had no water and were looking for someone to fill out drinks. Food took forever to come out but when it did, it was delicious. Other tables were complaining as well and it was apparent that there was no management present to help. Although we will be back, it probably won't be on a Saturday night because I don't think they can adequately handle the crowds.[

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   jayngee

   New York Area

   50 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   50 reviews

   Dined on February 29, 2020

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   the property and food was very good. the staff was stressed. waits for drinks, for next course of dinner. every one working hard and good spirits but definitely could have used extra set of hands.

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   marionK

   New York Area

   106 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   106 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2020

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   Waitress needed a little extra training. Had to ask what the specials were and she forgot the entrees.

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   Mano

   New York Area

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on February 21, 2020

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Food and service was excellent. Good variety on menu. Only problem is the flickering of lights if u have vertigo or eye issues can be an issue.

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   brucem

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 21, 2020

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   food, staff, ambiance, all spectacular. doorman, valet ++++++++++ we will be back. had a great time and no rush. thank you.

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7. LI

   LIJane

   New York Area

   21 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on February 18, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Love this place. One of my favorites. Brought my friend for dinner and she loved it as well. Scallops were scrumptious! Can’t wait to go back again.

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8. CR

   CindyR

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 16, 2020

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   Food was great, service was terrific. From the moment we met the valet parking attendant, it was a very friendly and comfortable environment.

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9. BS

   BillS

   New York Area

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2020

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Above average seafood served by friendly, efficient staff at reasonable prices. Couldn't ask for more.

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    Mushcav

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall3food2service3ambience5

    the appetizers and desserts were great. the 4 entrees were awful. 1 steak was bland, the other steaks were mushy and not cooked to liking and the scallops were under cooked. brussel sprouts were bland and burnt. overall the appetizers were all delicious and so was desserts. it waas pricey night because the drinks were extremely expensive. the place is beautiful though

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11. LS

    LauraS

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What an awesome experience🥂 Great Experience, fresh farm to Table and the Best ingredients used in every course. Father and Daughter Team Tom and Courtney total ROCKSTARS

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Went for Valentines Day dinner. Nice menu, food delicious, wonderful service.

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13. HW

    HermanW

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

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    We enjoyed every single thing at this restaurant. The food, service, and setting were wonderful. We will return.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

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    We had the 3 course Valentines Day Special! It was fantastic!

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved everything! Service was amazing, food was fantastic !

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    thoristhebest34

    Las Vegas

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall5food5service3ambience3

    We had dinner with 3 other couples on a Saturday night. The food was outstanding. I had the almond crusted Mahi Mahi and it was light and buttery. I totally enjoyed it. The other couples order the monkfish and salmon. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The restaurant was not very noisy and our server was very efficient and pleasant. Will definitely be back.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Food was good. Service was ok. However, we were asked to leave as we were close to finishing up our dessert and coffee. They came and asked us to move to the bar because they needed the table. As we were leaving, I spoke to the manager. Me: I don’t appreciate being asked to leave Manager: we didn’t ask you to leave, we asked you to enjoy cocktails at the bar Me: we were finishing up our coffee Manager: your reservation was at 6. Me: so? If this restaurant has a time limit, then post it. To enforce this without any type of written notification (on their website, on OpenTable, on Yelp, on the door of the restaurant, on the menus, etc) is uncalled for and seriously unprofessional. To push us out ( who made this reservation months ago), just to accommodate walk-ins, is simply unprofessional. Change your policy. Train your managers and staff.

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    Salvatore

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2020

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    My company employee and I had a great meal and wonderful experience. The food was plated so well and very fresh and everyone enjoyed their meal.

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    CarolyneC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2020

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    Excellent food and service. One of the best meals out I have had in a long time.

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    RandyG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2020

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    The food, drinks, and service were top shelf. My wife and I went there for her birthday and we enjoyed it tremendously.

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    nancat

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2020

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    Ordered from the restaurant week menu, every food was extremely plain and bland. Beet salad—beets were plain, no marinade, not roasted or cooked different in any way, could have been out of a can; hazelnuts were plain, not even lightly salted, regular blue cheese crumbles and greens were included in this plain Salad. Rock shrimp risotto—al dente risotto too crunchy, I’m sure it wasn’t meat not to be that undercooked, all the arugula added to it did not give it enough flavor, very bland; 3 halved cooked cherry tomatoes were also plain, but the worst insult were the two (yes, 2, not exaggerating) plain rock shrimp in the rice, these two shrimp tasted like shrimp cocktail, they were completely unseasoned We were so excited about eating there, but were greatly disappointed. Will not return.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2020

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    I had undercooked mussels, over cooked monkfish and over cooked scallops. Not a very good experience.

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    Lillibet

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2020

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    I enjoyed Kingfish Oyster Bar both times I dined there. The chef is excellent, wait staff is very competent, polite and available if you need anything. It is a very pleasant dining experience and I highly recommend. I will return!

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    carolynp

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    We have wanted to try this restaurant since it opened but thought it might be too expensive. They were participating in restaurant week so we decided to give it a try. The restaurant is lovely. The food and service were very good. I would go back for sure.

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25. M

    Mindy

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Good meal., fine ambience, great service. The restaurant was chilly

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, service, restaurant is beautiful. Nothing could have been better

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    rusty

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    First time to Kingfish, but it won't be the last. The Osso buco was absolutely delicious as was everything else. We were treated to a great dining experience. A great place to go for that special occasion when you want the meal to be perfect.

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28. CH

    CarlH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Good appetizers and entrees, dessert was disappointing, spotty service from waitress.

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29. CR

    ChristopherR

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Went for restaurant week. Surprisingly charming restaurant on the ground floor of the Vanderbilt. Food was excellent, service was first rate and the meal was well presented. This is exactly the reason you have restaurant week. We will be back.

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    DonnaS

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2020

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    We tried Kingfish during restaurant week. The menu choices were more than most restaurants during this week. Portion sizes were large and the food was delicious. Three of us ordered the chicken and crawfish meatballs for an appetizer and they were excellent! We will definitely dine at Kingfish again.

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    Cadman

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2020

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    Total perfection. The service was exceptional. The food amazing.

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32. CD

    CamilleD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2020

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    This is not a seafood restaurant as advertised. Too many meat choices and not enough seafood, not counting oysters. While being served dinner a group of you girls talked loudly and played with each other's hair. I don't mean a little flip of the hair but actual braiding, ponytail making, un-braiding and re-braiding. These grooming practices. I always thought should be taken care of in the rest room not at the dinner table. I'm just wondering if it was because they were Asian, because if my sister-in-law, who is black, were to come into this restaurant with her girls and started to whip out and put in their braids, something would be said. I was very happy when I changed my seat from my back to the door to facing the door, so I didn't have to witness the young girls grooming their hair. I was extremely embarrassed as the dinner celebration was for my sis-in-law's birthday. I'm so sorry she had to witness this grooming practice while trying to enjoy dinner. This behavior is unacceptable on the subway let alone a "fancy" restaurant such as yours.

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33. j

    jparteach

    New York Area

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2020

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    We went for brunch, and to catch up with friends. There were not a lot of diners; must have come at a slow time which allowed us to have a leisurely meal. Everything was wonderful. I ended up having two appetizers for my meal. I could have had one, the portion was so big. Our waitress was great. She met our needs without being on top of us. We will be back.

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34. M

    Mike

    New York Area

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2020

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    Upon entering you are greeted by a grand vaulted foyer with beautiful lighting and high windows. The layout of the restaurant is very open is designed very nicely with artwork from local landscapes. We had a reservation for 8pm on a Friday, and the restaurant was less than half full. We were greeted and taken to our seats. There is an impressive oyster selection along with an ample menu. We ordered. Mixed dozen of west coast oysters, grilled octopus and yellowtail jalapeño carpaccio. The oysters were VG and fresh, served with usual accoutrements. Unfortunately that is where my recommendation ends. The grilled octopus arrived and while the portion size was decent, the octopus was not only overcooked the pieces were way too large to enjoy. As for the yellowtail, while it appeared fresh, the pieces were cut irregular and large and did not have an enjoyable mouth feel. Our server, albeit friendly and nice, was inattentive, did not ask how our meal was. and spilled both our drinks and water bottle. We did not stick around for a main dish. We really wanted to enjoy this place but considering the gravity of both ineptitude and the inability to properly cook the octopus, I do not believe we will be returning. I hope they rectify these issues for future diners

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2020

    overall1food2service2ambience3

    It was a very disappointing experience for some reason the bus boy decided to only give two of the four of us water very strange then had to ask at least 3 times for more bread then the waitress forgot to order the appetizers for two of us and then when our food finally arrived two out of the four dinners were cold and had to be sent back. I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone very very disappointing for a Tom Schaudel restaurant

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    JudyNHP

    New York Area

    43 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2020

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    Recent visit was disappointing on Saturday evening. The service and water refill were great. But food wise is not up to standard. We had waited a long time between appetizers and main course. The entire evening took 3 hours. Two of us had seared stripe bass which the skin was not seared or crispy. The pan roast chicken was the same.. not crispy skin at all. The portion of the fish was smaller. We dined at the restaurant on several occasions on Friday and Sunday nights and had better meals than on Saturday. I would not come on Saturdays. Best to dine at the place earlier in the evening when the kitchen is not as busy. Otherwise the entree suffer the culinary skills.

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    ScottN

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2020

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    Food was superb. Service top notch. Hard to find and you must valet.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2020

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    the tasting menu is an excellent value and it is fun to be surprised with the choices of wonderful food and wine. We hope to do it again soon.

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    JoanB

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for dinner on New Years Eve, it was delicious! Courtney our server was right on point with everything. We told her we were in no rush and she paced our courses perfectly. The night was great! The food and service are always fantastic here. Thanks for a great night!!’

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    New Years Eve

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