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The Best Pizza West of New York - Ralph Barbieri, KNBR
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Cajun & Creole, Latin American, Seafood, Southern & Soul
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For two star dining in San Mateo, try Kingfish. It's known for its cajun & creole offerings. It's been awarded the 10 Best SF Seafood award. This place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features private rooms, a raw bar, a full bar, breakfast, and valet parking. This place is good for groups. People say they loved the oyster.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been there over a dozen times....Have had great service & really tasty food.I recommend Kingfish... note they have Valet Parking.
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy: calamari, tuna taretare, jambalaya, skirt steak, ahi tuna, sweet potato mashed, breadYucky: MacandCheese, garlic mashService was GREAT =) Friendly staff, FAST with orders! Spacious and roomy so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Imo Kingfish is a pretty nice place for a casual night out on the town, especially the bar. The decor is nice, staff are friendly, food is good (lots of variations - you can even get sushi here),...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Free wifi and fantastic food! I love it here. They have a great steak and seafood menu, lots of salads, and a shell fish bar. Staff are very friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had company from out of state visiting us and she wanted to eat at Kingfish. She had heard good things about the food there and since we had previously been to a private party there and were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think a 3.5 stars is a good rating for this place.My friend kept raving about it and so we finally went for her birthday. I really like the New Orleans atmosphere and decor.. reminds me a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just had lunch today and it was definitely 5 stars. I had the crab and shrimp sandwich. Portion was HUGE. We also had the crab poppers (I think that's what they're called) and cheese bread for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Kingfish a couple years back and it was a different restaurant than it is today. There was a one page, one sided menu (not the TGIFridays inspired menu now), the service was good and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Walked in this place after hearing about it. Nice atmosphere when you walk in. It was a trek to our table on the 2nd floor in the far corner. Calamari was good. Ordered the gumbo. The gumbo was like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a total misrepresentation of what "Cajun" "Creole" is. NO. Let us just start w/ one thing. I am from the South and have had many a gumbo in my day. Gumbo is not brown and or appear...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
normally, i would advise a high bias alert since the husband works here, but this review is soley based on the food, not service (because, of course, that part was extremely superb).i've been to the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm wobbling between a 3 star and 4 star review, because they got rid of the drink I wanted to try: Pink Bubblegum [Double Bubble infused Skyy Vodka, fresh squeezed citrus, sweetened H2O].Our waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, the first time the service and drinks were just okay, nothing special. However, this time was great, we went in on a Friday with no reservation and didn't have to wait. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid Restaurant and great atmosphere for groups. I didn't realize it was such a big Restaurant. The service was excellent tonight! Very attentive and delivered all our request in a timely manner like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the food here. The menu is so extensive that one time we just had a bunch of appetizers and skipped over the main dishes. Here's what I've had and would recommend.- Oysters on the half shell-...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's all right for a big restaurant. A hit or miss for everything but they definitely have some yummy things. The appetizers being better than the entrees. Drinks are meh, Nothing to crow about. Other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This meal could only be described as "The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly." It started off so good, took a turn to bad and finally got ugly.After making a reservation on Open Table, we arrived promptly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here probably a dozen times. I actually cannot believe I haven't yelped it before! I ate here again tonight with some girlfriends. And once again - LOVED it. I always thoroughly enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went with friends last night and had a great meal the Hokkaido Scallop Etouffee. Scallops were cooked perfectly.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish has always been a favorite place of mine since I first went there back in 2003. Everytime I come here, the place is packed and lively and my favorite place to be seated is on the mezzanine...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there a few times though it's been a while. I don't remember exactly what I ate but I do remember it being pretty good, so if I can recollect that aspect of it, I know it was something worth...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there yesterday with the folks. I found out they serve steamed mussels and clams in garlic sauce. I had recently been introduced to this and loved it! I thought my father would relaly enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is better than some of the Louisiana cuisines that I have tried. The restaurant is pretty big with 3 levels, bar (bottom), dining and more dining (upstairs). When I was there the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the lobster, tuna tartare, and scallops since it was my going away party. The waitress was like "Are you sharing that?" Me: NO. When the waitress comes back to give me my three plates she...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think i was expecting a lot when i came to the place. But everything was definitely lacking a certain spice. I got the peel & eat shrimp, and none of it was cleaned, it was pretty off setting to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came for a lunch n learn. Was upstairs in a large room; every time the train went past, you couldnt hear the speaker.The lunch consisted of New England clam chowda, skirt steak with asparagus, mash...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like NOLA in Palo Alto, Kingfish is not true Nawlins food. It is Cajun/Creole "inspired", with plenty of nods to California mixed in. But, they have a much broader menu than at NOLA and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
they have scary paintings. = parody of "the joker" from "batman: the dark night"food is good (:should give more bread and sauce. *good for drinking at night with musical friends ;D
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere. Pretty good food. Fun place for a group.Not as good as its former sister restaurant in Shallow Alto (Nola's). Been here a few times and its big - well designed - N'Orlean's themed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorite places in San Mateo.I love the decor in this place.Everytime I go, I'm with a big party and we get seated upstairs. Upstairs has great art and a wonderful fireplace....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered the 2lbs shrimp, nothing really special, especially for the price. Service was pretty slow considering it was not a busy time of the day. My nephew ordered the hotdog sushi and it was not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is absolutely enormous. You could bring any size group here and seat them all comfortably. The decor is nice - brick and wood - but the bar had the sour, unclean smell to it that dive bars...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked it here this past weekend. The five of us sat in the upstairs dining room and we ordered different types of platters and shared a little with one another. I personally ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We like coming to Kingfish for drinks and appetizers. Great location in downtown San Mateo and lively crowd in the bar area. I've also dined here many times and the food is good! LOVE the seared ahi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we were in the mood for seafood, and the dining companion thought Kingfish would be a good change of the usual san jose dining. so, off we went...sunday night, 7pm, no wait at all. there were a few...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I took my boyfriend (from New Orleans) and my mother to Kingfish for dinner the other night because I had heard good things. Unfortunately, this meal was not a good experience. We were completely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With some of the 1-2 star reviews, we were a little wary hitting up Kingfish, and being a kind of picky reviewer myself, I could see it turnout out blah. But some friends had said they had a good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Awful lunch today. Gumbo? That's not gumbo, that is some overly salted package soup mixed with 2 pieces of crab. I've actually had much better packaged soup mix than that. The Lobster po' boy was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went out for dinner last night with the girls and decided to try Kingfish. One of my friends is a server here so I've been trying to eat at this place for quiet a while. We were lucky we didn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my band gets hired to play at a wedding reception at this place Saturday night. We were treated to the same banquet entree options the party guests got. This observation will not be from your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Kingfish three times now, and overall it has been an enjoyable experience. The first time I went, I had two appetizers for a meal: the kobe mini sliders and the big grilled artichoke....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong, the low score should not suggest that I haven't eaten here a few times... I have unfortunately, but that has more to do with my inability to find a better place for a sit-down,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Kingfish for a few years now and it is our go-to place to take family or friends who are visiting from out of town. The menu has a good variety of steak, seafood, and pasta options...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I frequently eat here for dinner and love the menu. Our favorite "go-to" dish is the prime rib dip. I am giving a 3 star rating today for customer service. We decided to order the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish is hands down the funnest place for dinner in downtown San Mateo. The decor and environment sort of make you feel you're in New Orleans! I love coming here on the weekend nights when the jazz...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to take my mom out to a nice place for mother's day. First off, I didn't even know they had a Mother's Day buffet until after I ate my meal and went to the bathroom where I saw a glimmer of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We took our 91 year old Mom here for the mothers day buffet. They hadreally really good food for a buffet. I am usually anti buffet but this onewas kept very good by constantly renewing the various...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish gets four stars for decor, location, ambiance, and the fact that it has two drink bars and a seafood bar inside. It is a fun, festive place, clearly geared towards more well-heeled adults in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An OK Place: We've been to Kingfish a few times and each time it's been ok. We keep hoping it'll be better than it is but sadly it isn't. The atmosphere is good, not too loud but not a library either....
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for Mother's Day Brunch. We were seated promptly. The selection for brunch was good. There were different salads (chop chop salad, hearts of romaine salad, caprese salad), smoked salmon with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Met a friend for dinner on a Saturday night and parking was impossible around 8pm but thank goodness they had a valet. The restuarant decor and set up is nice. It's two or three floors with a bar on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get the lobster roll... just don't do it.The meat is not fresh and it definitely doesn't fill the entire roll. SKIMPY! Just a huge disappointment all around. The accompanying fries are good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I went here for the first time to meet up with an old friend. Some pros about the restaurant included valet parking (especially for downtown San Mateo on a rainy Friday night!), a spacious area...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Executive chef Tony Flier is running the kitchen again at Kingfish and last week, the San Mateo eatery launched his new, all-day menu. It is more focused and has fewer items than before but the way...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure why anyone would rate this place higher than two stars. I have been to Kingfish many, many times over the last five years and I have seen their quality decline steadily. The restaurant itself...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love Creole food... Jumbalaya is my favorite.... Haven't had that here. Tried the Skirt Steak and Loved it! To me, a little pricy... but the steak/mashed potatos and veggies was a very enjoyable...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So, upon returning to this eatery I have decided not to be a patron any longer. I went with my girlfriend last night looking forward to my norms. I loved the pot stickers and bubbling potato au...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I went here for the first (and last) time a few months ago...I don't understand why anyone would pay this much to eat overpriced very average food. The service wasn't great either, we waited ages...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know everyone rated this place with high ratings but i suppose i went there on an off day. As I walk into Kingfish, everything looks very chill- TV to the left, TV to the right and both playing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a bunch of friends and we all liked our drinks very much. Our main dishes were pretty good too, but as one of the side dishes, a few of us ordered the adult macaroni and cheese. I am sad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Used to frequent this place years ago when it was called ? but even with the new managemet and new name, still is very fun place to dine and drink, ambience is lively and elegant( used to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to KF last night with the boyfriend. The hostess seated us immediately, even though we arrived a little after 10 with no res. Daniel, our server, was very nice and professional, even remembered...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't very hungry and wasn't expecting much but this place surprised me... They have the best mussels (appetizer). The sauce has a kick to it and it is so good .... you just need extra bread to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My daughter requested I take her here before our 7 pm movie, but it was 6:10 pm and I didn't think we could be in and out before 7 pm. The waiter said no problem. Tony sat us down, two minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here numerous times (for work and after hour events) and have tasted pretty much everything on the menu. On each and every occasion, the food and service have been consistently good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My sister-in-laws took me here right after I got off the plane. I was hungry and had heard the menu was great. They went here for NYE so they were in the know. Well let me say that although I probably...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to the short, sweet, and to the point review written by my Yelp buddy Sparkely K, I went to OT and made reservations for my special Sunday dinner. I have started every Sunday for the past 3...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always liked coming here, but this week it was especially good. The old chef is back and revamping the menu to its roots as of April 2009. Our server Jonathan C. was one of the more attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps I went wrong when I ordered pork at a sea food joint. The pork chops, which by the way, the waiter said was his 3rd fave on the menu was bleh. It was thin and dry and sauced up with some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had our company sales awards party downstairs. The appetizers they served were excellent (the alcohol was good too). I really liked the atmosphere as everything is a little 'dark' but reminiscent...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been dining at Kingfish restaurant for years now and can finally make a review about this place.I LOVE KINGFISH RESTAURANT! The area where it's located, the building, the atmosphere, service,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My plan was actually to have sushi.. but as I passed by KingFish and glanced at their menu, I began having flashback of the Jambalaya I so much enjoyed at PJ's Oyster Bar in SF which is now closed......
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went with the husband on a finally-we've-got-the-day-off-and-the-kid's-in-school date. I don't know why they would play Jamaican music. There is nothing island on the menu. I thought they were going...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent, fun restaurant. Great for parties. Service is very good, as is the decor. This is a restaurant that's locally owned and operated though it feels a bit like a very upscale chain because of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One thing keeps this from being a 5-star review. Our server. She was of the disinterested, unfriendly variety often vanishing for extended periods of time. Such a shame.That said. I loved everything...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish was such a treat! After a day of meetings with two of our vendors, they treated our CEO and my merchandising team to this royal meal. Being my first actual business dinner outting, I had no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish is a good restaurant. The salmon is delicious; join your dish with one of their great selection of wines especially white:) it makes for a perfect evening. I have been here for business and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming in here, if you are looking for a good fish, they make a great Halibut with Piccata sauce, their crab cakes as well their hamburger is "Good", yes, their Burger is delicious!I always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I always leave disappointed. I have some sore of amnesia about the place. When I see a movie in San Mateo I always think of yeah creole food, but then I eat there and it never is very good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not an oyster fan, so have a limited view of this reportedly awesome oyster bar. But I enjoy the other appetizers.We stop in occasionally for drinks and desserts. This place is pretty spendy,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
food is solid. the throne is pretty sweet. typically love coming here but after last night, we learned that it's best to sit upstairs. the service downstairs isn't as professional. if you need...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
san mateo most definitely ain't sf.Came here thinking the cajun style cooking might be better and more authentic than gators down the street. the food was ok, nothing to write home about. the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for Valentines day and they had a special menu for that day so i dont know what else is on the menu. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, perfect first date/romantic type of thing. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
rating is for mardi gras special event:my mom reserved a table downstairs where there were some dinner tables that surrounded a small center stage where there was live music and a bar in the back of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a couple of weeks ago with Jason and a group of friends for dinner. I'd never been here before, but it looked pretty fancy and judging from the small group of people that were waiting,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Highlights: The tuna tartare was excellent -- the avocado and mango accompaniment wonderfully incorporated. I only wished for more of the mango. Fantastic. The oysters were all fresh but my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish.......Love to have dinner here before I hit the theatre which is right next door i might add! The hostess is a little bit bitchy but that's OK cause I only have to look at her for 30...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED IT. My boyfriend and I decided to try to the place out for Valentines Day, which we celebrated the night before. After being disappointed over the phone by a rude hostess at Capaninna, we headed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last night to have dinner with a friend. The ambience was nice with its exposed brick walls. It felt very SOMA-ish (South of Market in SF). I ordered the sea bass which was good and my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of this place. Even though they are a bit over priced for their entrees...you get what you pay for and you are FULL. My boyfriend and I came here for valentine's day and they had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best restaurant in San Mateo. Zesty, creative food. Great beer/wine selection. Knowledgeable staff.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like/be able to recommend Kingfish, but they screwed up on service in an inexcusable fashion. There were a few issues in the course of our meal, but here is the major complaint: After...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
overall good food, cocktails, service and location (near the movie theater and caltrain). the crab soup is really good, but i've been there a few times and had various appetizers and entrees that were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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I eat here all the time. The fish is always super fresh. They have great drinks too. there's a room upstairs for private parties also. they have a kids menu too. Highly recommend
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night for post-work drinks. Upon arriving we were greeted by the hostesses at the front but we went straight to the bar. So this review is ONLY about the bar and the service there....
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food at King Fish is quite good, but I do think they can over-spice their food at times. Overall a great place to go.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was very good, and I love the decor. The service was very quick, but maybe a little too efficient. I just got the feeling that they were trying to speed us through. The scallops were very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have been going here for about four years now. I was surprised on our last visit to find that the menu had changed yet again. They have added large dinner salads along with sandwiches and burgers....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Attended a retirement party for a friend where we had hour d'oeuvres and drinks. The hour d'oeuvres were good, filet mignon won tons and beef terriyaki skewars. Their chicken with peanut sauce was a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is good, the ambiance is nice, but the service is not impressive.We came fairly early on a Saturday night - - about 6 or so. (I know, but at least it wasn't 4:30! I was hungry, dude)....
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Kingfish any number of times, and have always liked it. So when a buddy of mine told me that they've made some changes, including upgrading/updating their menu, I thought I should check...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
******This review is just for the bar*******When the wine bar closed at 10 - yes 10 myself and a date wondered over to Kingfish for one more drink. Well, due to the excellent mixologist (I am serious...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service was friendly and fast but the food was mediocre. I expected more from a restaurant of this type. If your looking for a restaurant with a good atmosphere, recommend this place.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I L-O-V-E their bread...try and get as much of their bread to the table as you can...hee hee. I am a bread fiend...hee hee. Their fried calamari was fresh and couldn't get enough...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After eating a delicious Japanese dinner and having a couple of drinks at a nearby sports bar, a friend and I went here for some munchies and a cocktail. The bartender made us a really strong drink...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I meant to remember that I didnt like this place after the last time that I went. Unfortunately, I didnt recall the experience last time, so we went today for lunch. Here's what happened -...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its really hit or miss with this place. I came with 8 friends and what we ate ranged from awesome to bland and forgettable. The atomosphere and service are very good.Prices are fair for this type of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish is a pricey but unpretentious surf & turf restaurant. The food and decor are both simple but effective, relying on strong basic ingredients rather than frills. Most dishes and sides have a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My company holiday party was hosted at the Kingfish Restaurant. Although we had an upstairs room to ourselves, the food was the same thing as on the regular menu.For having a big party, it's pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here on B Street, it was two B's that kept this from being a 2-star review: Beignets, and Bricks.Beautiful beignets in a beautiful building are just not enough to lure us back. I really wish this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a Christmas Party dinner. Parking was free across the street at the garage after 6pm on. Just had to park on the roof. The elevator was much quicker than some other garages I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant's decor and layout was fantastic. We were seated upstairs near the balcony overlooking the first level. It had that dimly-lit, southern, artsy ambiance. Also, I loved how there was a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girl friend and I went here spontaneously on a Saturday night. We were seated promptly and the service was pretty good.We started with the crab cakes, which were very yummy.We both ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
***OVERPRICED AND OVERRATED*** I don't mind spending $56 (not including drinks) per person when it comes to a friend's birthday, especially for good food, but Kingfish is redunkulous... We had a 30 ...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced, and not all that good. The food is fine. But when you're paying $25 a plate "fine" is not good enough. The jambalaya was really good - but it's hard to mess that up. My boyfriend's fish...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous! My husband and I live nearby, and visit Kingfish frequently. The food is amazing, and the drinks plentiful and strong. The wine list is also quite impressive. My 2 favorite entrees are the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my all time favorite restaurant! Love the food...especially their cioppino pasta! The bar makes a killer Tom's Collins...I've tried ordering one at many other restaurant bars but I've never...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you've read my reviews you know that I'm not that easy to please. I love Kingfish and I'll tell you why. First and foremost, I loved the original owners and their obsession with New Orleans' folk...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish has worked to hard to regain my patronage, and it was a success. I was quite pleased over the past few times I have gone back to Kingfish after swearing it off before. The salads have still...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is very good, the server is great, but the hostesses are terrible! On two separate occassions when I went to the restaurant with my husband and daughter, the hostess looked me up and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spent a long time looking for a place in San Mateo that could accommodate a party of 25 for a work dinner - good vegetarian options, reasonable prices, and fun atmosphere - King Fish met all of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh the halibut. Yum. The sides were divine. The drinks, the service, the bread - I loved it all & would definitely recommend the place.
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant for cocktails and large parties (the second level of the restaurant is HUGE). I love the ambiance of this place and funky, yet tasteful, decor. The service is great, and attentive....
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Kingfish the other night and my first thought is wow this place is gigantic! The space is tastefully decorated in a hip and updated style. I really liked the menu. It's seafood heavy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice. Once with my boy-toy and with my friends. I honestly dont remember what i had so i'm guessing the food wasn't memorable to me, but for sure it wasn't bad...(i tend to remember the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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This place was actually just redone and it looks amazing inside, the bar is kind of hidden though. But their dishes are amazing they just take you through the new orleans style. With cajun and seafoods. Its...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After my previous review, owner Kathy cared enough about my bad experience to send me a generous gift card. I was really excited about giving Kingfish another try. My friend and I went for lunch. A...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you break Kingfish down into its separate entities (service, food, menu, drinks, ambience etc) you'd find that it varies incredibly. I started off with 5 stars as I really did enjoy my meal last...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a nice place for dinner without having to trek up into the City, I think this place has the ambiance and the menu to satisfy a nice dinner out.The night I went over, part of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Kingfish because I was craving for seafood and it sure didn't disappoint.. I order their famous Get Raw with a Throne and it has everything I wanted. Sushi, Tuna tartar, oysters, shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food in a good location and setting - nothing to go out of your way for, but you'll be fine if you end up here. The crab cakes and oysters are some of the better choices.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oversized menu, oversized restaurant. Beautiful artwork and decent service. However, the kitchen was disgustingly dirty. I won't be eating there again.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update 9/20:Went for dinner. Service, particularly kitchen, was unacceptable. Our waitress was very nice and understanding but....1) reception was confused, took much longer than necessary to be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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prime rib; i was starving by the time we went out for a late company lunch; i ordered a medium rare for the prime rib. for the life of me, i couldn't figure out why i wasn't scarfing this dish down. my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where you eat like a king.And drink like a fish.And boy did I do both....shoot.I had an absolutely amazing time here. There's a great southern vibe to the restaurant, with a little modern twist and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice ambiance, oysters were tasty and the free bread was awesome. Seriously.. i had 5 helpings. I ordered the jambalaya which was great, but definitely not HUGE. It's big enough where at first it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish met with utter disappointment the second time around and I do not recommend this place at all. I came here last night for a birthday dinner with 7 other people. We made reservations to be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here for a year on a weekly basis when I worked in San Mateo. Great food and very friendly service I might add. However, one time, the filet mignon I ordered was super BLOODY. I asked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love kingfish! This has been one of the places that we have taken guests staying with us from out of town. There are quirky yet cool paintings everywhere and while the place has a funky feel it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here before and liked it, but found both the food and the comfort level uneven. That's all been fixed! The (fabulous) waitress told us the menu had changed just that week....there are SO...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to this restaurant for years. I have ordered the Throne every time I have been there. This past week, I noticed that they have really been changing the menu. The Throne now only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered take out so I couldn't tell you what the inside of the restaurant looks like..sorry folks! If this is suppose to be soul food; it falls short, way short.I was craving something spicy so I had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance made reservations here for my birthday and all I could say is that I am a fan now. There food was absolutely delicious. Ordered calamari - very tasty!, could have been a little crispier,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid seafood. Great bar, great menu. A little pricey, and for some reason I don't see myself ending up there on purpose or by accident. It is a great place, but I think for a *real* southern,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish was a spur of the moment destination, and I'm glad we stopped in (and more glad that I made reservations on OpenTable!).The place was packed - given that it was a Friday, that's to be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This by far is one of my favorites! Wow have you seen their new menu. I always go to have the Seared Ahi Tuna but found myself stumped because there were so many new additional choices. The place was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the first time i came here a year ago, the food was really good. my friend wanted to have her birthday here so i was excited to try the food again...lilttle did i know that they changed dere menu a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a several times for dinner and would highly recommend this place to anyone. The garlic freedom fries with melted gruyere cheese and truffle oil are amazing! I had the Flash Seared...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The waiter was helpful in wine selection.We had a oyster platter...fresh and tastety..fabulous.The entrA�e were good, not fabulous. The seared tuna was a bit overcooked. Overall a good experience....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times before and I just like the crab cakes. Everything else is so-so. The price is over the top for the food they serve.On a friday nite, we had dinner with friends....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always have a great experience. Drinks, salads, appetizers (read fried calamari) and entree's are great! Fun atmosphere and fun food.Took off a star ~ most recent trip my fish was completely raw....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner last night and was pleasantly surprised that they completely redesigned their menu. I had the ahi tuna salad, as I adore any salad with mango and avocado combined into one leafy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just came here for drinks for a girlfriend's birthday. It has a nice ambiance, atmosphere, and the people are well put together. It's location is awesome and you can't go wrong for a happy hour spot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we went for drinks very good...cute atmosphere..and cool background music
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
DInner Review.This would be my second time at Kingfish. The first time was a little over two years ago for lunch... since I can't even remember what I had for lunch today, I won't bother trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of the best experiences you can find on the Peninsula. The atmosphere, food, and service are amazing. It's the kind of place that you normally only find in SF but it's right in San...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with friends before I left the state. This review doesn't reflect them or their tastes by any means, and I had a great time with them. The food on the other hand...The peach-lemon drop...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a lot when I lived in San Mateo for their great selection of raw oysters (especially ones from B.C., how nostalgic) and their amazing warm Napa cabbage salad. It's a really good date/...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We recently went there with friends (had a gift certificate to use, yay!) and had a good meal. My friends had the seafood appetizer platter (not cheap - $45!) and loved it. (I'm not much of a fish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
used to come here a lot. they had a great potato crusted halibut. however, the last few times i have had dinner here the quality of the food is declining. last time my mom ordered a steak, they ran...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had several entries here at Kingfish, and all have been great, but once I tried the teriyaki skirt stake, it was over. The BEST meal you'll ever have. It's DEEEElicuous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish has pretty decent food with decent decor. It's convenient, right across the street from a public parking lot. Their chicken ceasar salad is quite good. Portions may run small, depending upon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Kingfish several times over the last few years, and I have not yet to experience a meal that Wow'd me. Last night, my girlfriend and I stopped in for drinks and apps. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorites. Dinner and a movie - kingfish is the place to go. We always start with the Ahi Tuna Tartare. This is amazing every time. Sometimes that and the warm cabbage salad is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped here on the recommendation (and with) friends. I was surprised by how fast the service was. Cool decor - reminds me of Nolas. Decent prices, good food, friendly staff. Wasn't wowed by it,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So we get here with no reservation at 7:30p and the amount of open tables on the main floor is plenty.There is nothing easy about finding parking in downtown San Mateo at dinner time they do have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a great place for the kids and I to take the wife out for Mother's Day this year. Saw this place on line at OpenTable.com with a brunch special (and a cheap price for kids), so I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where oh where do I park when I am near here!Parking Garage? On da' Street? Oh heck yes.A whole gaggle of geese recently ventured to the KingFish for a very good friend's 30 something birthday...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish's prices do not reflect the service nor the food.The bar is okay for a pre-movie drink ($$$).My kids love Kingfish. 10yr old, 7yr old, 5yr old. We like some of the people, they recognize us,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food her simply isn't good. I only gave two stars because they were able to seat us on a Saturday night without reservations. But frankly, the food just is lousy. Which likely explains how we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to be dissapointed at Kingfish. Very good food nice atmosphere and somewhat reasonable. Have eaten there on many occasions but I remember the teriyaki skirt steak as being one of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I revisited this place recently. I must say this has went from 3 stars to 5 in my book. Maybe the dining experience is better at lunch as I've only had dinner here in the past. Everything we tried on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dined here on a whim with some family, and I found it very enjoyable. The bread is to die for, and I really appreciated the fact that oil and vinegar is brought out by default, rather than butter....
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped by here last night for a quick drink. The server was friendly and the drinks were good. Their specialty lemon drop was really awesome and if I'm ever in the area again, I'd stop by here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here so many times, and I keep waiting for a great time/experience to review them. I find myself always going back here... most the time it is before or after a movie next door. Maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For seafood grill, this would be the best place in San Mateo, I suppose.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok food and ok service. I ordered a glass of wine and received the equivalent of tasting/sample. I couldn't believe that I ordered a glass of wine and when it arrived it looked like it was almost...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish is aite. I didn't find it particularly tasty, just mediocre. It's passable as a nice place in downtown san mateo to head out to, but there isn't anything there to keep you coming back. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to take a date for a nice night out!!! I absolutely adore this place! They have 3 levels. One and two are amazing and then the third one would be sort of like a basement....All three...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here for 3 corporate events over the past few years and have continously been pleased by the restaurant space, ambiance and tasty sea food.I was at the restaurant this pas Tuesday and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Um I love the large private room. First off there is a chandelier covered in mardi gras beads, how do you not set the atmosphere with that? The seats are warm and comfortable, and the table is a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just had dinner at Kingfish and was impressed by the nice ambiance, but rather disappointed in the service and the food. Our server seemed rather out of it for most of the meal and ended up trying...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Tuesday night, and it wasn't too busy. There's multiple floors of seating available, with a nice interior atmosphere. The food was really tasty too - I got the crispy lobster spring...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Damn. I've been to this restaurant before, but now they are off my list.After me and a buddy of mine were seated, it took ten minutes for someone to bring water and bread. Then another ten to fifteen...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food, have been there four or five times this year and every time has been very good. I started coming here because Kincaids in Burlingame was slowly going downhill. I'm glad I found it....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my friend here when she was visiting from out of town, because she said she wanted a nice fish dinner. I'd only been here for appetizers but it was local and thought I'd give it a shot....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can't comment on the food, but I'm not in to the atmosphere, dirty restroom (that an employee was coming out of as I was walking in, so someone knew), and $6 pint of regional beer during what most...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Talk about a DISSAPOINTMENT!!!!! I recently had dinner this past weekend on Friday! The restaurant was not even busy when I was seated upstairs. I was greeted by a young short girl who happened to be my...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's always good.Just went there with my buddy Kyle.... I ordered the lobster bisque.... he had a bite... liked it so much he ordered a plate. It's an old standby - you can't go wrong. I wish I would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's the difference between a used car salesman and a menu? Answer: A used car salesman doesn't lie as often.Unfortunately the "tender gulf shrimp" were dry grisly and only partially deveined...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Located on the same block as the movie theater in downtown San Mateo, I don't quite get Kingfish, is it fancy or is it just expensive? The decor on the main level had a Creole feel and the menu did...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish used to be so much better. It is located in a beautiful building and you can tell they put a lot of effort into it. I wish they would put the same effort into the food.I ordered chicken and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent restaurant with good food, great drinks, great atmosphere. They have three floors: top for sit down, ground floor for sit down, bar, etc. and the lower level for live music, pool, etc. If...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to preface this review by stating that eating here at 5PM vs. 7:30PM are two totally different experiences. Overall I like this place quite well. I've been here with just my husband, with my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were here with a group of 12. Ordered every appetizer they had and they were all great although the presentation of the oysters was so massive that it took up most of the table. Entrees were good....
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been to Kingfish in a while, but was meeting up with some folks I hadn't seen in a long time and we decided to meet here.Friends were on Asian time, so 7:30 reservations meant folks didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The tuna tartare is good but if you pass up tuna for appetizer, make sure to have the "...Big Eye" tuna dish. It has this really great sauce and it comes with a small serving of rice and spinach....
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food and drinks are plentiful and tasty. The wait staff and service is friendly and efficient. But I haven't had a sense of charm and personality on my many occasions at Kingfish. Where's the fun?...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Creola in San Carlos offers better food for this kind of cuisine. Plus, they have an unbeatable cheap prix fixe menu on Mondays. Kingfish offers more variety, better ambiance, and really good drinks....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was really impressed with Kingfish. In my most recent California visit, we went to Kingfish, and it held up to my serious seafood snobbery! I tried my sister's seared tuna (delish) and my mom's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THIS TOWN NEEDS SOME COMPETITION! I have to agree with the "best around" sentiment. The place is nice enough, and the food is comparable to that found in SF. But, they do seem to know it and you do...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this place 4 stars for the atmosphere and the wait staff. It's a cool looking place with two bars (and also an oyster bar). Our waitress was great, very friendly and attentive. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 for Kingfish--the upscale version of Nola's as many have said. Fun environment and good food.Highlights:- Bar areas: downstairs with a curved bar and stools and upstairs with a long bar and stools...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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New Orleans style fresh seafood was great. I enjoyed the Fire grill Ono and my husband had the Salmon. We tried the oysters for appetizer and a salad. Everything was wonderful from the food to the friendly...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In this area, you don't have much of a selection. Kingfish is hands down one of the fanciest restaurants in like an 8 block radius of this area.The last time I went was in the fall of 2007, so the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. From their eclectic decor to their food with varied selection. The food portions are just right. This is a definite hot spot for me! Find me here when I'm bored and hungry.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the best word to describe this restaurant: "good"not "great".not "wow"not "ok"not "bad"just "good".my recent visit with 6 other friends allowed to me to sample a wide variety of plates. the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful restaurant with a New Orleans/ Creole atmosphere. Two floors, two bars, live music on the weekends! My friend an I were seated on the second floor and loved the whole set up of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Setting: Nice looking restaurant. Pretty happening place, with the bar and TVs all around for you sports fans. Try not to sit near the kitchen tho...it could get a bit smokey. Good smelling smokey...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here to meet up with a girlfriend for cocktails on a Saturday evening. It was packed and we didn't have reservations, we wanted to just hang out upstairs, they have a nice bar there but there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upscale Creole/Californian food for the business set. Lovely three tiered space with smatterings of New Orleans paintings, dark woods and brick throughout. The top floor was taken over by some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good idea and nice historic building. The oyster bar is a plus and the staff is friendly. I have had steak and salmon, and was not impressed with either. They could do a lot more with the bar upstairs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish was surprisingly very spacious inside. The food and the drinks were good. It was a great place to go to before heading out to party. I would come back just for drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and service. Also, I would recommend going just for drinks or dessert as all are equally good. This is one of my choices for special occasion dinners.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do like this place. They have an upstairs bar, very cool architecture and ambiance. I enjoyed two yummy peach cosmos, and oysters. I also had a sushi roll with Dungeness crab that was quite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was the restaurant I was working at when I first learned about Yelp! We got a call from Mike L. (I was the hostess that answered all the phones), and he started talking about it...and I said to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I eat here, I always get good service. I've been here more than 5 times and each time was amazing! I had several work lunches as well as work parties, but I prefer having an intimate...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here three times now, and each time has been less than stellar. The first time we were too late for food, so we got martinis. My dirty martini was watery (it tasted neither like alcohol...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good service- a well thought out place with 3 bars, pool tables- plasmas to watch the games. Great place to eat before a movie and there is plenty of parking in the new structure acrosse the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely recommend making a reservation on a weekend...as most people seem to enjoy Kingfish before checking out a movie at the theatre down the street.This restaurant has a beautiful atmostphere-...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the first time with a large group for a friend's birthday. Man if you sit upstairs, you end up sweating! I doubt the whole table was having hot flashes but it was hot up there! Our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. Close to my home and super relaxing inside even if there is a mob scene. Recently had the Halibut with mashed potatoes. Yummmmmmm....I've sat at the bar for seafood and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pssst, hey you. Yeah, you, with the skirt steak fetish. Kingfish in downtown San Mateo has one of the best teryaki skirt steaks around. I've had pretty good ones elsewhere, but only one other place on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a good place to eat when coming back from Santa Clara. One of my coworkers recommended Kingfish. Their motto is "Eat like a King, Drink like a Fish", we were able to do neither....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMYLICOUS!This place has it all... its got the ambiance.... Think low lights, white tablecloths, servers in black, chatter in the background but not outrageously loud... oyster bar, private rooms...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The motto is "Eat like a King, Drink like a Fish" which I think pretty much sums it up. The food is excellent, at least, what I've tried, which included a pasta dish and a white fish that was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was decent but the service needs some work.I made reservations via Open Table so we didn't have to wait for a table. I've always walked by this restaurant but never went in because its a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for New Year's eve. Had an 8:30pm reservation (via open table). The restaurant called the day before to confirm the reservations and make sure we knew there would be a special menu. We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate here I really liked it. They have a good selection of fresh oysters and my steak was not terrible. I liked the New Orleans style faux-Cajun that they tried to bring and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally get to try this place last night after years of hearing it. Walked in and they were able to accommodate us immediately. Nice looking restaurant for a date in my mind. Waiter came by and one...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was pretty amazing to accomodate a group of 25 friends for dinner on a Friday night with 20 minutes notice. The hostess nearly had a heart attack I think, but after consulting with the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I love kingfish. I used to live down the street and this was my absolute favorite restaurant. Loved their martinis and LOVED the salmon dish that used to be served with mashed potatoes but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Poor service and the food was mediocre at best. I would recommend going here for drinks only.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Who do you have to be to get a drink around here?????????????????
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been in this restaurant thinking it would improve but have not. I came in for lunch yesterday with a good friend of mine who happens to be a bartender at a fine dining restaurant in the city...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a very welcome respite from a cold, dark and rainy evening. My girlfriend and I know nothing about San Mateo, so we didn't have our hopes up that we couldn find somewhere good for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the most average "cajun" food I've ever had. I've had more traditional cajun food at Popeyes. I've been here 4-5 times and each time this place gets progressively worse. Average service,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here several times throughout the year and always had a good experience.The food has been solid, tasty, not overdone, leaves me wanting more. 1 star for the fun atmosphere...i'm a sucker for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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I love Kingfish in san mateo, It's in a prime location w/plenty of parking. There's an oyster bar downstairs & plenty of tables & private rooms for larger parties. The food is awesome, the portions are huge!...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been here for a while but when i did go i was very satisfied with the food. Menu is a bit short but for the most part it's all good. The skirt steak is really well portioned and tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great venue.I enjoyed the lovely service, the drinks, and the great food.I fall more and more in love with this place each time I come here.Great decor.
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally came here.And I don't really need to come back either.Not like it wasn't good or anything. I mean, it's great food and the best service I have ever received in the Peninsula. They were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was shocked to see that I had not yet written a review for Kingfish!This menu is the best! It is the ONLY place to get a great warm Napa cabbage salad, and their skirt steak is always marinated and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely an older standard destination in what is now a constantly fluctuating restaurant scene in Downtown San Mateo. While Kingfish is not a standout in any one area, it features an attractive...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is based on one single cocktail--a Grey Goose martini up, a little dirty. The bartender shook it just right--I like little ice flakes--not chunks--in my martinis. This one was spot on.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The lettering font for Kingfish caught my eyes as I was passing by one day. I looked in the window to get a glimpse of this place to find it to be inviting. The menu on the window was very tempting...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to do something special for my boyfriends birthday. My roommate had told me tat I must go to Kingfish. I thought this occasion to be as good as any to go. We had a party of six. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING food and delicious drinks. This place is right at the corner of B & 2nd with valet and free parking across the street in the parking garage after 6 PM. It has three floors with three bars, a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would love to love Kingfish - but I don't. I like it though - here's why:Service is slow - soooo slow - really slow - it's so not fast.Food is hit or miss, might be great, might be sorta OK, is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere, bad service. Our waiter took forever to take our order and mixed up the dishes when they were finally ready.
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good atmosphere. Convenient location near the theater. We had a prix fix menu of eggroll, filet mignon potsticker, breaded shrimp, & tuna tartar. It was quite good. Had the tuna also for main...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The menu was very short, so you don't have too many options. But the 3 dishes and appetizers that I shared with my guests were all delicious; the ahi tuna, sea scallops, and the tenderloin. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a great ambience. i went several times just to the oyster bar before ever realizing they had an upstairs. The food is pretty good, although quite pricey and the portions are small. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to take the boy here after reading most of the reviews here from Yelp. I wanted to take him to a special dinner b/c it was our 1 yr anniversary. SF was it for me but since it landed on a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once while on a visit to the Bay Area. We had a big group dinner here (about 20 people). Service was good. Food was delicious and the drinks were tasty. Average clientele seems...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have had many special occasions here including my recent birthday surprise in upstairs King's Table. We have been going here for over five years and find the service staff and food excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be one of my favorite restaurants on the peninsula, but they have taken a terrible turn for the worst in recent months. My girlfriend took me there for my birthday in early July and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on Saturday night for pre-movie drinks with my bf. I was warned that the place gets crowded on Saturday nights so I wasn't suprised that even the seating at the bar was full. Lucky for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a number of times and although a little pricey for small portions I've always enjoyed the food. I always liked the choices on the menu and they have a good wine selection. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for a friends birthday and it was pretty good. We had a group of 14 and they did pretty good with the large group. A great wine selection and a great selection of food. I had the Crab...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here for a while now because my coworker recommended it to me. i've been there for about 3-4 times now, each time i have been satisfied. the restaurant is a bit loud, but the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised at my experience in this restaurant. THE SERVICE WAS AMONGST the worst I have ever received. Myself and 2 co-workers went into kingfish after our shift at another restaurant which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first time going back to Kingfish in years. The food was alright the best part was the people watching. This is a update!! If you like to pay $20 plus for eats at a 3 stars restaurant then...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My parents, my brother and fiance took me there for my birthday last night (7/21/07). Kingfish was a new experience for all of us. To start my b-day off right... I had the Peach Lemon drop it was out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mika, Ken, and I had dinner here at Kingfish on a Friday evening (06/29/07). I haven't had much chill time with them so now this was the time for us together. Our dinner reservations lead us to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If it's busy, try taking a place at the bar. You'll get much faster service. Try the oysters while you're at it. Sometimes it's a hit, sometimes a miss, it depends on your waiter and how busy they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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honestly, a little too overpriced! The oysters were .. ok. Overall, other than the great drinks they make there i not a big fan. But if you havent tried it, you should at least try it once!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THis place is great. I love their Skirt Steak. Parking is just hard to find during prime times.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
for a while i didn't know what to think of kingfish.. i've been here a handful of times but was never able to form an opinion. i'm a big fan of seafood, oysters, sea bass, crab cakes.. you name it....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like an early dinner. I just can't eat after 7pm or else I can't sleep. My BFF and I get there around 6pm and haven't had a bad experience yet. We both agree the skirt steak rocks. Too much to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good seafood and steaks.Nice decor and friendly waitstaff.Do not go here on Friday or Saturday nights!Your chances of being seated or waited on are slim to none.Regular weeknights are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Kingfish tonight for my Dad's birthday. After reading some of the not-so-stellar reviews, I was a little apprehensive, but our dinner went off without a hitch. We made reservations on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just went to Kingfish with three friends for the first time. It was a Wednesday dinner and we met up at 6:30, so no long wait (we did have reservations, too). We sat upstairs and the room wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place, but they just couldn't succeed in any way.The decor is great fun, it has a very New Orleans feel, but is too loud for much normal conversation.The menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food and wine were great service was marginal at best. The place is loud and hot.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it either. Service was friendly enough and the food and cocktails weren't disappointing. However, I probably wouldnt rush back anytime soon. I've definitely had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Although the food was average - the customer service received from the manager/ owner was just bottom line RUDE. My family and I were dining and I wanted to change my 1.5 year old son's soiled diaper. There...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good, but I thought very overpriced for what it was. The pan roasted halibut with grilled veggies and garlic mashed potatoes quite yummy, but $24? And our waiter loved recommending the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
KingFish is always busy..which is a good sign. A few friends were visting from Florida, when we decided to try KingFish. I have been there many times and have always enjoyed the experience. Food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointed! My friends selected this place for a reunion/get together and it was disappointing. I got there late, but when I got there, 2 of my friends complained about their prime rib and was sent...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
prime rib; i was starving by the time we went out for a late company lunch; i ordered a medium rare for the prime rib. for the life of me, i couldn't figure out why i wasn't scarfing this dish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is where I take my mom and dad when they come to visit and they just love it. I can't take them to have Thai or Indian as it's "too spicy" and California Cusine is just "too weird" for them....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good, but not a bargain. In other words, it met expectations. We had crab cakes and dumplings for appetizers, which were fine but didn't offer any flavor explosion. (Can you say...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've only eaten here for lunch and the food is average. The prices are a little high for what you might typically pay for lunch, but the portions are reasonable. I walk by Kingfish all the time, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was warned by someone not to come here during Mother's Day Brunch but of course I didn't listen. I have been here several times and had a pleasant experience but nothing out of the ordinary. Okay...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update:I just went back to Kingfish and everything that I said below they have corrected. The owner emailed me after I posted this review and said they were working on fixing the issues. I'm happy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Final Update:** We went to Kingfish again last night and the evening went well. We got a great big round table in front of a fire place that was well lit and quaint. I ordered the crab crusted snapper...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner for the first time last night. Definitely recommend the crab poppers, sweet & sour calamari, and pseudo-California roll. I ended up eating a bunch of appetizers. Beignet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fun, lively place to hang out with friends. I love their Kingfish Throne for the tuna tartare and oysters, and other seafood tastes to mix it up. They also have the best filet mignon I've ever had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived at downtown San Mateo 5 minutes to 10:00PM on Saturday searching for a place to eat =) This place stayed open pretty late. Dim light, and pretty nice atmosphere. Their menu had so many...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Kingfish on King St. in SF for dinner and I just thought that was overpriced. I finally went to the Kingfish in San Mateo for lunch and thought that while definitely on the upper end...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish has the best Ahi tuna in all of San Mateo. Great decor, atmosphere. A great after work drinks get together
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food was so good not even the baby that screamed through the whole meal could spoil it. Great service, too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WAs here for a bday...had a private room.GOOD FOOD! Negatives? A bit of meat market. A couple of us girls stepped out of the private room to go to the bathroom, and the hordes of late-20's to early...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a great time here. Threw a birthday dinner for my bf and the restaraunt made sure we always had what we needed and we got outstanding service. I think we were lucky bc we know the manager so he...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree the service is a little blah... I've been here upwards of 10 times or so, from a couple to a big group of 20 or so. Maybe a few times I got exceptional service, most of the time the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch and dinner service here were both excellent. The shrimp po' boy on the lunch menu was incredibly good, the crab beignets on the dinner special were so-so (but my date's jambalaya was excellent)....
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I soooo want to love this place because of its perfect location and fun decor! We've been here quite a few times, mostly for cocktails before or after a movie, and have eaten dinner a couple of times....
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
with their overlypriced appetizer and entrees, it's not that value to waste my hard earned money at this place. the pan roasted salmon was quite petite for the price they were asking: $21, though the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Being from New Orleans, I consider myself a very good judge of "New Orleans" food, and this is a decent but unspectacular and overpriced imitation of creole cuisine. I've been to Kingfish twice now -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although I have only eaten here once, I really loved the food, the service and the atmosphere. I can't wait to go back again!
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update: i got a pm from the owner after my last review apologizing for the poor service. she said she had received complaints about the waiter i had and that service was usually good so i should...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish looks like an up-scale, classy restaurant for people who just wants to dine out and have fun with their friends. Unfortunately when my friends and I went, we had a bad time. We got seated...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
for some odd reason, been here three times and never satisfied with any aspect of dining. didn't not feel welcomed by hostess. waiters were rude. service slow. food not satisfy. atmosphere is nice but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here tonight to celebrate the 28th bday (geez, i'm getting up there...).we were in the mood for seafood, and the dining companion thought Kingfish would be a good change of the usual san jose...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place went way down hill. We made a Reservation for 8:00. When we got there the Hosted said it would be a little bit and were running behind so she told us to go to the bar and wait until they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. It's really hit-or-miss over here. Some items on the menu are perfection, like their maple bacon crusted sea scallops or Seared Mahi Mahi, and other's are absolutely forgettable.You can't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
1) Great central location to downtown San Mateo, parking is very convenient.2) Initial impression of the restaurant was warm, welcoming and nicely detailed interior. Good ambience.3) Things started...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last night for the second time. I love the atmosphere and the look of this restaurant. I was suprised that it was pretty busy for a Wednesday night. I had the skirt steak for dinner. It...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I love this place for group dinners - you cant beat it for a last minute reservations. The food is "ok" but not amazing. The bar is great both downstairs and upstairs
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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My roommate and I went this past saturday night. No tables were available, so we went up to the second floor and sat at the bar. It took about 10 minutes to even get the bartenders attention. Once our drinks...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This neighborhood restaurant has been around many years and I am surprised it doesn't close down. Precooked food seems to be a staple here. My salad was so wet, it looked like cooked spinach. When the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, nice place, really expensive. The walls are decorated with Art from local NOLA Artists and they have some pretty cool stuff that helps make for a pleasant atmosphere. One thing not to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been twice. Both times for birthday parties so we had a private room. I felt like I was in King Aurthur's castle. The food is good I had the Coq Au Vin which I had never had before. I loved it,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well this review's pretty biased because we just had our holiday party at this restaurant but, i must commend the excellent service and the diciious yummy dishes we were served. FOr appetizers, i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my company Christmas party and it was the shiet! Our great party organizers reserved the basement room. This room is really quirky with funky paintings on the wall, and ample room for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
service was horrible! food was good, but it doesn't make up for rude and slow service.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great seafood dishes and appetisers. From the sampler of appetisers that we had, I'd highly recommend the AHI TUNA TARTARE. And for the main dish, the SEARED NUMBER 1 BIGEYE TUNA was wonderful and so...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for groups.Person in our party put it best when she said: loud enough so that you can be loud too, but not so loud that you can't hear other people.Well spaced. Crowded but not rushed.Food was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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Since new owners have taken over Kingfish, it's not the same consistent, good experience it once was. They've removed/changed signature dishes that are not close to being as good as they once were--the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food's pretty mediocre and too expensive for the quantity and quality. It looks nice, has a great location, but it felt like the people calling the shots there decided those things are enough....
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me here last night for a special dinner after the movies and had a wonderful experience. The service was top notch (well, the hostess could've been a little more friendly but she...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best fusion restaurant in San Mateo (and if someone wants to argue with me, please let me know which restaurant is better).- Ok, Anne J says Creola is better, I'll have to give that a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll write more later, but There are better restaurants in the area. The service is spotty and needs to be buttoned up. Not a bad place, but like I said there are much better places on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK. So this was a horrible and wonderful experience at the same time.Last night, Erin and I wanted to grab a bite to eat before meeting up with friends for drinks plus I needed to pick up my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food and drinks...moderately priced...If you want to have a good time with a bunch of friends, then go to this place.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome drinks- great food. The hostess... well were lacking in skill but the waitress made up for them. She was great, recommendations were fab. Definitely try the crab cakes and (any of the )...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't eat meat, but I do eat seafood...so, I thought kingfish would be an excellent place to give a try. When I order meals, I'm always very careful to read the menu thoroughly to ensure there's no...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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Kingfish serves Cajun/Creole cuisine with a mix of seafood and steaks. Unfortunately I found the food to be expensive for what it was, and unmemorable. The restaurant somehow has a chain-restaurant ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I give it 2 stars for the atmosphere and good mojitos.But that is where it ends, a couple of problems.Very pricy for food that is so-so. If I am paying high prices like these, the food better be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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Great food and great service! I recommend making reservations because this place gets pretty crowded. Great place for family dinners or a night out w/ friends. Try the Cosmo, you won't regret it, but save room...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was THE perfect spot for a private party on the peninsula. From the moment we spoke, Kathy (co-owner) assured us that we would not have to worry about a thing except showing up. She booked our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
came here with a friend and her family before a movie. seems like a pretty swanky place. i really liked the whole look of the restaurant. lots of brick and wood and paintings that looked like kiddie...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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Went there with a group of six on a week night. They were busy but they have a nice bar area where we waited. Service was good and the food was excellent. Several of us had the seared tuna and it was to die...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant in downtown San Mateo is pretty cool, but for some reason it just misses the mark. The decor and atmosphere are great; it's a lively and fun place. But upstairs it IS hard to hear...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Goood food and good atmosphere. The po' boys are pretty good, and any of the seafood has been solid. I'd highly recommend the beignets for dessert!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here a couple of times and keep going back in hopes it will get better...but i gotta say the food just ain't that good. it IS a pretty decent place to get a drink though, so i give it an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the atmosphere and drinks here... On a scale of 1-10, the food is about a 6 or 7. Service is kind of cold, not to say they are rude, but I think the waiters do what they're supposed to do and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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I went here once and was unimpressed. The food was bad and expensive. I had the beignets which you would think would be their signature dessert, and they were awful. Cafe du Monde they are not! I'd mu...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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A group of 25 friends and I had a party at Kingfish and it was the coolest experience ever! We had the area upstairs by the bar and we were in heaven. My friends were thrilled on the excellent looking...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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No place can even compare to Kingfish on the peninsula. It is the ultimate pro & fun restaurant! My husband and I are regular "city" diners are were shocked when we were down in San Mateo visiting friends to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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We have dined here regularly since the opening. We have to say that this place gets better with time ! The menu is incredible, I can find anything no matter what I am craving. I especially enjoy oysters - and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times and have never been disappointed. My favorite dish is the seared ahi tuna. I also really like the halibut. Gets pretty busy on the weekends.Update: I have been here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took my mom here for Mother's Day because she loves a buffet brunch, which is an increasingly rare offering in these parts. We used to go to Charley Brown's, but that is now gone, and most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1 star - Downstairs Bar1 star - Upstairs Bar1 star - food1 star - art1 star - building1 star - food1 star - location-1 star - new ownership-1 star - crappy selection of draft beers-1 star - service-1...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Kingfish, If only your service was improved! Let me start off by saying that I really like this restaurant's food and am never disappointed with what I order. The food and the atmosphere are what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the cocktails, love the atmosphere. But my fish was way overcooked and the mashed potatoes that it came with were creamy but tasteless. I think I'll stick with the "drink like a fish" portion...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the thing with Kingfish. There's something I don't love about it that I can't put my finger on. I always have a fairly good time there, but I never rush to go back. I think it's the service....
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you need to get your New Orleans fix... go to the Kingfish. It is hard to find a place in the Bay Area that makes you feel like you are in the Big Easy but the Kingfish really does try. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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If you like going out to eat and trying new things, go somewhere else. Had a few friends with us. The owners need to take a class on owning it seems. All the chef's were arguing with each other. The server had...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the art in this place. The artwork is totally New Orleans all the way. I've enjoyed drinking hurricanes here and I've enjoyed the food too. I found the food to be a little pricey for what it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We had some friends visiting from the 415 one Saturday night and we made an 8:00 reservation at Kingfish. Although I'd ordered many glasses of port at their upstairs bar during various...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy Kingfish I go there often with friends for dinner and drinks. The bar has great drinks and the food is good. The service can be quite lacking and I still haven't been impressed with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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Their catch phrase is to eat like a king, drink like a fish and maybe the food is good if you are drinking. I don't drink and found the food to be uninteresting and not worth the money. I also got the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
always a favorite. love the skirt steak. skip the vietnamese spring prawn rolls -- you're better off at a vietnamese joint. but their steak plates are worth it. service is good. ambiance is swell.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
fun scene. pretty good food. great wine list. cute waiter.great place for a large group. oysters, calif roll, halibut... all good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place itself is nice, main and upstairs dining rooms, oyster bar and all. I assume they still have the downstairs bar and billiard room for private parties and stuff. We started with lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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The chef got very annoyed when asked about the ingredients in the dishes which could be very problematic if you have food allergies. Was a very disappointing experience. I won't go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the atmosphere. It reminds me of a restaurant you might find in New Orleans, a 2-story restaurant with very high ceilings and red brick walls. Tables are lined with white clothes and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful atmosphere but inconsistent service and food quality. Expensive to boot.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm rewriting my review because the place has changed a lot. We had a gift card sitting around for a long time and we finally went and used it last night. Now, when we first moved to the area we tried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food quality is good enough for 4 stars, but the size/price ratio is lower than it should be. This is a cousin to Nola in Palo Alto, where the prices are similar, but the portions noticeably larger....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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My brother went to Tulane and though I only went to visit once, the food made a lasting impression. I'm not talented or inspired enough to make my own beignets and it's not like Krispy Kreme carries them, so I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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My girlfriend and I went during a trip to my hometown. We live in NYC and always look forward to dining in the bay area. We went for lunch. The oysters were great; far less can be said about the shucking. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I want to like this place too.I keep wanting too.But the food drives me away.Well, not all the food, just the jambalaya, which was mushy and relatively tasteless. Huge serving, of mushy rice with two...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly the only place in San Mateo with a bar scene on a Monday night, which earns it 4 stars. Any other day of the week, and compared to places in the city, it would get 2 or 3 stars....
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2005
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I went in with a large party. The server seemed rushed all the time. I selected a wine, which I didn't care for much and was told that it was highly rated - as if my own taste couldn't tell me what I liked. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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The food was amazing - rich and flavorful. The service, however, left a lot to be desired. While it was not outright bad, it was extremely mediocore. I had heard about this from friends as well, but wanted to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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This is definitely upscale. It's loud but fun! My brother went to school at Tulane in N'Awlins, so I remember the Louisiana cuisine. Let's start with dessert - my favorite! How to choose, how to c...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really, really want to like this place more than I do. The building is a beautiful testament to the Beaux Arts to early Art Deco styles that must make it a historic building. It's a two story...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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My dining experience at Kingfish was very poor. Our table was so dimly lit, we could barely see our food. I ordered the "Vietnamese Gulf Shrimp Rolls" and received a single roll, cut in half. It was hard and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool atmosphere - great for going out with a group of colleagues. Not the youngest, hippest place you'll ever be, but it's lively in that 40-something way and food is pretty good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2005
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It's my favorite restaurant in the area. A seafood lover's paradise and the wine cellar is a beautiful touch to the decor. Loved the Oyster Bar too.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2004
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, drinks and occasional jazz band. Good for a gang-- fun. Motto is "Eat like a king, drink like a fish."
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2004
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Hubby & I were very impressed with the decor at Kingfish. We had a couple of drinks at the bar, and hubby said that the $3 he paid for a Coors Light was relatively cheap. The food, however, was overpriced. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2004
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I've been to Kingfish many, many times and I keep going back because they have great food. However, the service is downright bad, so don't expect much in that category. I enjoy dining at a nice restaurant and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2004
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Tuna Tartare was just ok...decent selection of oysters. Crab cocktail wasn't bad either. I've been here ta handful of times already but wouldn't return on purpose. The service was a bit slow and unattentive.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2004
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Upon reading the first few reviews, I had grave concerns going into this restaurant. However, it was not as bad as written. Service and food were average. The etoufee was OK. Not sure if I am correct in my...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2004
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After looking at their wonderful menu online, I must say that we were disappointed with King Fish. While their selection and descriptions were fantastic, the execution fell far below our expectations. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2003
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Last time I was at Kingfish, service was not that good. While still needing work, it has improved. The waiters seem more attentive now to diners than before. The atmosphere continues to be warm and friendly,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2003
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Food was great here (skirt steak, beignets, crawfish etoufee) but the service needs major improvement. There are 3 levels to be seated on. I asked the host for a quiet table and he put me in the basement,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2002
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Perhaps it was the holidays, or maybe because the kitchen was short staffed, but I have never spent close to 4 hours in a restaurant with such poor service. Not only was the service slow, the waiter could not...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2002
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This restaurant has a great atmosphere and the food was wonderful. The service was the worst I have had in a long long time! Our waiter only came to our table about 3 times the whole night, we waited and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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Solid food, good atmosphere, and great desserts (beignets!), but the service was EXTREMELY slow. They really need to fix this!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2002
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Great ambience, like being in an offbeat SF restaurant, and not horrible expensive (2 people w/ wine = under $100). The dishes are mostly hits (best = scallops, teriyaki skirt steak, halibut the excellent ahi...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2002
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Are all "10" reviews bogus? It sure seems that way. "Great place to take a crowd of 50 for a corporate lunch or birthday! Everything was superb! Service was great, and I'm not the busboy. Really I'm not! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2002
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This place was a bit of a surprise, it had great decor, nice waiters, even if she did get confused by our numerous orders, but overall the experience was good...food, service, ambience and prices.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2002
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This is a really neat place. Good for having a nice long conversation over dessert and coffee. Dinner was good but service was extremely slow. We went on a Monday night at 7 (not crowded) and didn't get out...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2002
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The food was very good. Nice raw bar selection. Very satisfied with everything that was ordered. The only thing is that our server was a little flakey. Nice, but flakey. Twice in the very beginning of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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Very slow service. Food was disappointing and portions were small. Atmosphere was pretty neat. Would not recommend this restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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The place has a nice, modern decor; the food was good for the price. Well worth a visit.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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We had high hopes but were quite disappointed. The dinner menu (on a Saturday night, no less) was very limited and there were no specials...while the food was fairly good there is so little variety in the menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2002
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greek gods. (they're not.) most of the wait staff is culled from the local narcotics anonymous down the street, and they take a dimn view of anyone who enjoys more than one cocktail...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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with a swanky motif that would be right at home in the french quarter and a nouveau creole-continental menu, kingfish offers just the sort of eclectic-artsy-upscale experience that left coast diners love. you...
gayot.com - user review
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kingfish provides numerous spacious banquet facilities for parties as small as 10 people to groups as large as 300 people. kingfish also offers live entertainment, 3 full bars, an energetic night life....
opentable.com - user review
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excellent wine list and raw bar on the new orleans and southern-style menu. desserts include delicious warm apple crisp. good service...
sfgate.com - user review
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the best of new orleans in downtown san mateo...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Fresh Seafood flown in from around the world, Fire grilled Steaks and Slow Roasted Pepper Crusted Prime Rib, Ice Cold Fresh Oysters and our famous Tuna Tartare from the marble slab Oyster Bar, and a winelist...
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