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Kingfish Cafe is a four star restaurant in the southern area. Here's a place to get good food. Check out this affordable place in the Capitol Hill area. It's been awarded the Best of First Date and Best of Comfort Food awards. This place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features a full bar, brunch, and lunch. This restaurant is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic. I've never had anything that wasn't outstanding. I am going to try to get in on breakfast some weekend, because rumor has it that it's awesome-which I don't doubt. Their Mac and Cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner at King Fish last night for the umpteenth time and I'm still totally amazed by how much we L-O-V-E the place. I was born in Mississippi, so great southern food is something that rings a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I crave the fried chicken here. It's perfectly crisp and seasoned southern style. Boo that that don't always have it on the menu. Came one time and had to settle for the salad with crispy chicken on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Kingfish twice, and both times the food was not only great but a memorable experience. I dreamed of the Kingfish cafe's collared greens and catfish when I was forced to choke down...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love sweet potato/yam fries, and kingfish cafe has the BEST sweet potato / yam fries! i've never been down south before, so i don't how authentic their food are, but it's definitely very good. my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the mint juleps, but be warned, they pack a punch. Thankfully I walk to the Kingfish so a little stumblin and bumblin home is okay. Having tried about everything on the menu I've circled back...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended to me as the place for southern cuisine in Seattle. As a southerner I was looking for some food I grew up on. I found the food to be grossly overrated. The friend chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though Kingfish is one of my favorites I had never been to their brunch. Shame on me! Thankfully this past weekend I finally had the time and opportunity to take an out-of-town guest to one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a few years since we've dined here, but I wanted to eat here for my birthday weekend. I really enjoyed my evening. The restaurant opened at 5:30 and there was a line around the corner at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First let me say that I really wanted to love this place. As someone who grew up in the Midwest and spent a lot of time in the South, I have a deep love for southern cooking and soul food. After...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a must go... what a pretty restaurant. Very romantic and warm feel. The waitress and host are lovely. Down to earth service. I would recommend the fried green tomatoes here for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The catfish was just okay to me. I've had better, BUT their sides are awesome. Gotta dig those collared greens and mac and cheese. I was so bummed the day I went they didn't make any red velvet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointed sums it up. I've deducted most stars because the service was quite possibly one of the worst "worst" service experiences of my dining life. The food is OK. I've had WAY better southern...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God bless you Kingfish Cafe.I look forward to your Good Glory Grits every weekend. I know that no matter how bad the work week, no matter how gloomy Seattle looks, no matter how hung over I am,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me tell you somethin' okay. Kingfish Cafe brunch is the truth! The straight up truth! I few years ago I wondered how it was that breakfast became a $30 event, but since the Kingfish Cafe has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, one of my favorite movies of all time is "Fried Green Tomatoes." I always wanted to find somewhere authentic to try some, but to be honest it wasn't high on my priority food list. So naturally,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's been awhile since I've been here, but I would really like to make my way back here. The food was pretty good, with items like the buttermilk fried chicken and the mac 'n cheese. I read reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live just up the street from here, and it's a lovely, lovely place for a great dinner! Not to be missed: the catfish crabcakes. Oh. My. God. Amazing.Also the mojitos are outstanding. It can be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After receiving countless recommendations I finally decided to give this place a try. Three of us strolled in around 8 on a Thursday evening. The place was sweltering hot; it literally felt like a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I loved Kingfish. And I wanted the relationship to continue. We've had our ups and downs, but I fear the end is near.Kingfish is our special place, where we go to celebrate. So, of course, for our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Part of the reason for 4 stars is the novelty of this place for me. I've never been to the south or lived in any place with a Southern influence so the people here floored me. Very down home and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gosh, I was so excited to come here after reading all these positive reviews on Yelp, but unfortunately it was somewhat of a let down. The evening started off nicely because we were told there was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am from the NW, but I feel I speak with some authority on down home cooking. I have traveled through the mid west and south and Kingfish is just as good, if not better, a soul/southern food joint I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took my dad here last week on a wed night. The place is super cute and i digged the atmosphere. Service was good, not super exciting. Our waitress just walked up to the table...looked at us...asked us...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if you've heard, but Kingfish Cafe is the place to go for Southern food in Seattle! Prior to this, I didn't think much of southern food, but now I'm a fan. Even on hot summer nights, you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if Kingfish doesn't have air conditioning or if it was just broken last night, but it was sweltering. And while the table in the corner window would normally be the best table in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am from georgia. rural southeast georgia. land of hush puppies, collards in pot licker, and catfish from the marsh. i have lived in seattle for over 3 years now and have never tried any southern...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two friends and I made the last minute decision at 7:30 on a Friday night to give Kingfish a try in honor my birthday. We arrived around 8. Based on other reviews of the looooong wait time, this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went with Erin W. (and Lilia L., not yet a yelper) to the Kingfish Cafe last Friday for her birthday. Erin covered a lot of good points in her review, but I wanted to add my vote as well. I loved...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for two visits and left both with mixed feelings. The food is great - some more "authentic" than others portions of it. The collard greens are great, I've enjoyed the macaroni and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
FYI - Kingfish is a mandatory stop on anyone's Seattle food journey - somehow I missed the memo and only got to try it when I was in Seattle a few weeks ago.The best thing I had was the peel and eat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, the atmosphere is great, the wait can be long. Some of the table locations could be improved (the place is crowded!) but it doesn't ruin the homey vibe. The bartender will mix a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were going to see the encore presentation of "Black Dynamite" at SIFF, and in keeping with the theme of the evening, decided to try to find a good southern or soul food place in the Seattle area....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I usually like to Yelp my favorite places right away, so I don't know why it took me so long to write about Kingfish.Here's the truth about me: I like eating out for the experience and sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to come for lunch in Seattle.My problem is that I love their turkey club *so* much that I rarely order anything else. Time for some food porn: Super-moist marble rye; large,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous place to eat, I cant wait to go back!I went to the Kingfish Cafe for the first time last week and was so impressed. The food was amazing. You have to try the sweet potato fries they are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Seattle for a grueling 18 months but found peace at the King Fish Cafe ... during my short lived stay in Seattle I probably ate here about a dozen times, I would have gone more but it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry folks, I've lived all over the South (New Orleans, Mobile, Savannah, Galveston, Wilmington, Brunswick, etc) and this is interpretive Southern food. Now, usually I would factor in ambiance and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In the hopes of rekindling culinary pleasures of my undergraduate era, I visited Kingfish Cafe for brunch today. My wife and I left disappointed. The wait wasn't the issue (we expected that); the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so everyone has their off days. In my last review, I was pretty much fuming at the fact that when my boyfriend and I entered the Kingfish, no one so much as looked at us...at which I had vowed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Basics: (1 out of 5 Scale)Cost- entrees 15-18 a personType- Upscale Southern Food, think plantation owners not the helpFood Quality- Excellent 5Menu Selection- 4Value/Portions- ampleAtmosphere- 4...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm. Grits. Just kidding. I didn't order that. Although, it looked pretty darn good. Somehow, my plan to have everyone else order before me didn't work. I wanted all of us to order something...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect 74A� F sunny day, gentle breeze, quiet shady street - just a perfect lazy afternoon and Kingfish for brunch could not be more complementary. Relaxed and very friendly staff to bring you what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I returned again last week and I'm still loving it! The deserts are the size of your head!!! & just, the wait staff is so so so nice. :)
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Old hardwood floors, black and white photos, residential area, speedy seating for two, yam fries, mac & cheese, gumbo, mojito, and red velvet cake. Mmmmm. Comfort food in a comfy part of town.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the wait is always worth it. one of my favorite places in seattle.- mac'n'cheese- fried chicken- hush puppies- mint juleps
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just finished trying to share a piece of butterscotch cake that was as big as someone's head!I love this place. The atmosphere is cozy, the food is comforting. The buttermilk fried chicken is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down - best mac & cheese EVER! It's a little hard to find but so worth it. There is always usually a wait which is a good sign so it's best to get here right when they open since they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can basically say is that Kingfish Cafe is AMAZING!!!!As you walk into the Kingfish Cafe, you feel a nice comforting feeling that you are welcome in this restaurant. Service is great and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally worth the price tag, in my opinion. Greens were delicious, crawfish corn chowder was super delicious and the mac n cheese was all it was cracked up to be. Next time I'm trying the red velvet...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Everything about this place seems to have a personal and historical touch, as if you stepped into a Southern home and were served straight from the kitchen. The place looks worn in a charming...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All in all, I didn't love it.We were seated at a table in the main room with the kitchen, and the lighting could have been a whole heck of a lot better. There was plenty of light coming in from the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After browsing some Yelp reviews, I came across this cute, homey looking place in the serene residential section of Capitol Hill. It had a tasy looking menu, great reviews, and a cuisine one doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An excellent, if not busy, restaurant; with authentic southern food and great charm!
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food won't dissapoint here. This is definitely is a "go to" restaurant for me. Top faves for brunch: Crab cake dewey (an alternative to eggs benedict), Good glory grits (Grits w Chicken) or order a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Kingfish Cafe three times in the last two months. I just can't get enough! First time I went with my girl, Sara. She had the Griddlecakes and I had the Macaroni and Cheese. We also...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The aged floors and the inside setting remind me of places in New Orleans. They have amazing fried chicken, the best Macaroni and Cheese, great catfish, and I not being a Greens...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try Kingfish FOREVER, but for one reason or another I'd yet to make it down to this little slice of the South. Yesterday, I finally had my Kingfish debut. I cracked the code of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I ordered the Mac and Cheese here last night, I was expecting a massive amount of noodles smothered in cheese and gooeyness in a ramekin. What actually came out was a massive amount of noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I were Randy Jackson, I'd call this place "pitchy" and say, "Ya lost me, dawg."I don't even want to go into a lot of detail about this because, to me as a life-long Southerner, this place just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went there tonight! Awesome food! Very authentic! Took my parents there, and they loved it.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Starting with the fried green tomatoes appetizer all the way through the red velvet and hummingbird cakes, the Kingfish Cafe served up a memorable meal.The greens and hush puppies were cooked to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I had plans to come here for dinner, and then I overheard a stranger at my conference tell her friend that she had eaten here and it was great. She was giving this place rave reviews which made me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
someone once told me they feel uncomfortable getting their shoes shined because it feels like an old vestige of the south, having a man of color get on his hands and knees to shine your shoes.when...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Culture and atmosphere sells!" I wish I could give this place 4 stars, but the food is mediocre for my taste buds. The food does taste fresh ummm.. Fresh fried, and the greens can do a melody and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you enjoy southern food (and I do) and am very picky about the quality and portions (and I am), this is a restaurant for you. The food is amazing and you get a lot of it. I'm a big eater and didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK, let me get one thing off my chest. I am not interested if someone thinks that such-and-such is "authentic" whatever. My interest is always "Is the food good, using good ingredients, prepared...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am taking a star away, because the Mr. and I had "stomach issues" after eating here. I really wanted to love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food at this local favorite is nothing short of amazing. No matter what you order, you're sure to get something with lots of soul (no pun intended) and flavor. The red velvet cake (their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 because the food was good. we had fried green tomatoes and hushpuppies to start, I got chicken and my boyfriend got the gumbo. i was disappointed that the chicken wasn't as flavorful as I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The the huge portion size, abundance of fried food, and strong cocktails makes southerners feel at home. If this is your thing run, don't walk, etc. etc. It is, however (with the exception of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I lived closer, I'd probably be here once a month. I wish the service were a little bit more even, but (once seated) I've always enjoyed myself.The entrees are delish--I particularly enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mac & Cheese. You need an explanation of that? Makes sense, if you are here, order it. It's awesome, made even better if you are trying to cure a hangover :) Fried chicken is good, not the best around...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Bad: I had extremely high expectations for the fried chicken and I must say it did not live up to it. Ezells Famous Fried Chicken is better, Kingfish's was missing something, although still very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for my fiancees' birthday on a friday with a party of 12. They were very accommodating considering the large party. They even took a reservation for us as long as we were there at 5:30....
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here once. It was the day (Monday) that red beans and rice was available, and that was my order.Very well done. I have eaten this dish in New Orleans many times, and I easily could have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for a bday dinner about a year ago with about 8 other friends and waited in line at 5pm. This place is very popular as they already had a large line of 15 others besides our group...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit here was outstanding but my second was slightly disappointing. The first time I find the pork chop tender and delicious but on my second visit the buttermilk fried chicken was dry and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've only been here once, and my first impression was mixed. There was a lot of hype going into this place. I had the fried chicken and I was mildly impressed. While I was eating it, I had thought...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had the Red Velvet Cake - I asked if they had any left when we arrived, they did and I reserved a piece. It was so yummy, I can understand why they run out so fast! I had the mac and cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish Cafe was one of the first places I ate when visiting Seattle from Arizona before I moved here.I loved/love the environment and there is something inspiring about the family history.The only...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere and some amazing southern cooking. My friends swear by the Mac n Cheese and I personally loved the Fried Chicken. The Dessert is probably the best part. Some amazing cakes, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ok so, really i would give it a 3.5. i was even tempted for a 4. but something is holding me back.ive been here 4 times in as many years. its good. dont get me wrong. but im not sure its GOOOOOOOOOOD....
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the catfish. Very good. Also had a side of Mac N Cheese which was great. I couldn't eat the entire side so its good to share with the table.Definitley worth a visit.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
definitely my favorite place in seattle for full southern cookin. went there last night for dinner with the best company in the world and had their fried green tomatoes w/ chipotle sauce, my way or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Um. What? The food is so bland. The chicken is dry. Gross.This is glorified soul food, but with no soul. Plus, it's hella expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ignore any bad reviews you read about this place; they are based on, at best, anecdotal evidence. If you think you're too important to wait for a table on a busy night, go to the Olive Garden....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How lame am I for ordering the same dish whenever I go to a restaurant?Brunch menu. Crabcake dewey with herbed hollandaise. Crisped crabcakes topped with poached eggs and their home-made hollandaise...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a friend who really digs this place. He recommended the sides and they were great. Unlike most cornbread, the cornbread here has a savory note so it tasted more like a side than dessert or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In an effort to try something new, and since they actually had a few vegetarian dishes, we decided to try this for our usual Friday night out. I was expecting a wait, but not only did we snag a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I arrived at the Kingfish at 5:45 on a Sat night and were told the wait would be an 1 hour. After 2 1/2 hours of waiting and paying for 2 $11 drinks we called it quits. The hostess...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've caveat this review by saying that, as a Brit, I know little of "true" southern food, but I do know this tasted dam good.The dA�cor and atmosphere of this place is great, with plenty of room and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, ambience & service! The fried-green-tomatoes were full of flavor and the fried chicken (reviewed positively already) didn't disappoint.The staff was attentive & friendly.The only bummer...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Left a lot to be desired thats for sure.Having been raised in the deep south, I have had more than my share of "soul food". This place left me wanting. I had the Catfish with greens and grits, which...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish, oh Kingfish, you illustrate so perfectly why pleasure and lust are the downfall of us humans. Your hush puppies are so nummy, crispy on the outside, delicate on the inside. Your salads are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being in Seattle this past summer, a group of us went to visit Kingfish Cafe. OMGOODNESS! If you're in Seattle, take the cab from whereever you are and visit this spot. Even if you're in Vancouver,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had this place bookmarked for a while to try when I visited Seattle next. The day arrived when we had time to go for lunch. We arrived just after they opened for lunch and were the first patrons...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really yummy . . I had some gumbo which was delicious, my husband had a pork chop which he said was delicious. The fried green tomatoes is a great appetizer and also included hush...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Kingfish several times since moving to Seattle and I've never had a bad experience. Sometimes the wait is long because it's a popular place and they don't allow reservations - but other...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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In the mood for soul food? The Kingfish Cafe will satisfy your stomach and give you a great experience of southern culture. The cornbread is always fresh and dinner items like the catfish, salmon, and roasted...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kingfish Cafe's a good spot to visit because it's not too common here in Seattle. We aren't overflowing with Southern restaurants, and especially not ones with a nice bar and a good vibe. I really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Kingfish several times over the years, and have never been disappointed. I enjoy the atmosphere, with the high ceilings and the bustle of the kitchen directly in front of you. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good. I had the gumbo...and the cornbread is amazing. My dining companion agreed that the cornbread was delicious. The gumbo was very good! It was dirty, spicy and full of flavor.It is a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Had dinner on a Sunday night at 6PM. My son and I were immediately seated. Service was fast, efficient, and very friendly (they even sweetened my ice tea for me, twice, once without me asking). We had catfish...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ME: I'll have the Good Glory Grits.Server: Ok and for you sir?ME: WAIT! I'm not done yet.Server: Oh, sorry - what else can I get you?ME: A waffle....Server: And for you sir?ME: WAIT! And some bacon......
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here yesterday morning, post 13.1 mile run. Totally worth the 2(hrs), plus a few(minutes), spent joggin' over I-90, over Lake Washington Blvd, and down over Roanoke and back to Seattle Center....
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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This is a must try for upscale soul food in a trendy, sophisticated atmosphere. They blend Seattle style with southern history and food perfectly. The food was spectacular and I recommend it as a must try for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Kingfish. Great Southern food, excellent decor, friendly servers, lovely atmosphere. Their catfish poboys are freakin' delicious and I can never turn down a side of cornbread there. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I came to Kingfish Cafe for the first time about a year ago. He had the fried chicken and I had the mac & cheese, and we ended up sharing them. Everything seemed okay to me but he...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised by the experience we had at Kingfish last night because of their reputation and the reviews here.The restaurant was busy but not full, and we were seated immediately. Our server was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Karla F, her husband, and I agreed to eat at this restaurant to try some Southern home cookin'. When I arrived here, I was surprised to see the many people dressed up compared to my jeans, t-shirt,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp you did me wrong. It's the first time so I'll forgive you. I am going to be harsh so I apologize for all of you who are in love. Sometimes it hurts to hear the object of your affection isn't as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best southern food I've had in the Seattle area. To be honest, it can't quite compare to food you can actually get down south (I used to live there, so I'm a bit spoiled) but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Kingfish Cafe has the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had.I love the feel of the place. A very weathered, very southern bayou charm. It's always crowded, and feels very alive. The drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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This place has some great food! Everything on the menu is very good. Only...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and are tourists in Seattle and she brought me here today. She's a grad of U Dub and would frequent this royal gilled cafe. The table we were seated didn't have much light (I would have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Yelp! It was 12pm and we were hungry and were just told at the Coastal Kitchen it'd be a 45 min wait. iPhoned this up and came over (it's like 3 blocks away). I'm really glad we came here. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place.Food: 4 starsService: 4 starsPrice: I forget. I often forget prices. What's wrong with me?Atmosphere: 5 starsMy southern friend goes berzerk about this place, meaning he loves it....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the most authentic New Orleans/Southern feel that I've ever experienced away from Louisiana. The ambiance alone is reason enough to come here. The staff was extremely friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on ME!I had really high hopes for the Kingfish Cafe, but was disappointed on both occasions I ate here. The breakfast was very mediocre. They sat us...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The service was good and I liked the decor. It felt really homey and comfortable but I can't say the same for the food. Sorry this is not the soul food that I know. It tasted like they were cookin for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place in Seattle by far. I love places that don't need an ellaborate menu with dozens of "ok" plates. Here, even with a smaller menu, everything is absolutely amazing and you just can't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jacques-Imo's-ish .. not in decor or ambiance and no drunk Jacque wading in a kiddie pool, but certainly in quality and taste! Whenever visiting exciting and exotic locals I have one request - to not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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I hadn't had southern cuisine for a while. I had black-eyed peas, hush puppies, some delicious greens and fish here. It was all wonderfully flavored. Their coconut cake is beautiful and delicious! Fun space to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably would rated the restaurant higher if they would have stopped me from ordering to much! Our table was overflowing with food that had to pull up another table to accommodate us. Unfortunately...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food was good, not really authentic southern, but good. the hushpuppies were just right and the fried green tomatoes were quite tasty. the strawberry shortcake was big enough for a family of four,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decor cool. Menu good. Original. Food above average. Why didn't I fall in love with this place? Mainly, I didn't feel like it was all that friendly. The server took our order and brought us our food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place for a friend's birthday recently. Had to get there early. No reservations.I liked the decor. Has a rustic, delta sort of feel to it. The cocktail list was very creative and drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We headed to Kingfish Cafe this past weekend for a fun birthday brunch and it was everything I imagined. What really made my meal was the service. I was greeted with a warm southern smile and our...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
in one word: authenticity.Here it is that one finds the honest conviction of a place distinctly removed from the current era. a more gracefull time where the pace is not geared for turning the room....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One random night brought me here on a summer evening in 2004. I came here not knowing what to expect and left with a card of a restaurant I *still* carry in my wallet to this day, slightly faded and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to this restaurant in years, probably since I last lived in Seattle, but I came here on Sunday on a break from Bumbershoot and it was better than I remembered it. From the service to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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One of the best restaurants in town.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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Please - don't waste your time or money. Four (4) of us went Fri, Aug 29,2008. We were told there would be a 20 min wait. At end of 20 they said they were preparing a table for us. Then another 15 min and they...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't eaten at the Kingfish in two years, and I'm still craving it. Picture the energy of the Harlem Renaissance transmuted into flavor--every bite is soulful, deliberate.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who knows how to make grits is alright with me.The Kingfish Cafe is a bit out of the way, but definitely worth finding. Brunch is great. Everything from the crab cakes to the grits were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the fried chicken. OMG bomb! lol. I also love their collard greens so yummy. The atmosphere was very nice and the waitress we had was like a prettier version of Gabrielle Union and she was so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Seattle restaurants!The house salad is AMAZING. When it arrives, it looks gigantic, but don't try to share it or you'll be fighting over the last bits. It's perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very friendly staff, great ribs, nice decor, I gotta try the fish items next!
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm still on the hunt for what I would consider to be a perfect mac 'n' cheese. A friend of mine told me I just HAD to try the mac 'n' cheese at Kingfish. So a small group of us decided to meet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have enjoyed visiting the Kingfish on several occasions. Its always an occasion. Casually sip drinks while waiting to be seated, get fried green tomatoes with the hush puppies....MMMM!! The crab...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Lovely decor and atmosphere in the restaurant. At 8pm on a Friday we were told it would be an hour wait, but really more like 30mins.... (that's how it should be, not the other way round !). Great food. The...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was hoping for some crawfish and hushpuppies, but alas they had neither. I tried some of the macaroni and it was good, but nothing special. I was really hoping they'd have more to offer.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Kingfish hooks it up! The wait is long but well worth it. Amazing soul food...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On a lovely summer stroll, the boy and I were headed to finally try out Volunteer Park Cafe for dinner. But alas, we were foiled by the "closed on Monday" sign that happens wayyy too often in this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I love southern cooking.... and they do it well here. It's not greasy like some places, but full of flavor and soul... the way it ought to be. We started out with the fried green tomato-hush...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. Hands down.Each time we have been we get lost in the magic...and fall in love with the staff.The Seafood Jibba is pure gold (get it with some cornbread). We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I am just being too picky since I grew up with this style of food, but this place was certainly not A-OK, primarily due to the wait staff. Our waitress was very rude with some forced Southern...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I wanted to really love this place. I lived in the southeast for 5 years and I miss the food like crazy. Unfortunately the best I can say is that some things here were pretty darn good and some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First things first: the service was downright lousy. Two of us arrived, and asked for a table for 7, were seated and given water. We ordered drinks and an appetizer while we waited for the others to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't reviewed Kingfish before. I've been there a number of times. However, this last visit, my experience fell back towards the medium. I had been craving fried chickies so I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously, with over 100 rave reviews under its belt, Kingfish is the go-to spot for amazing Southern cooking. The first time my boyfriend dined here, he immediately phoned me to describe the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely the place to go when you are bored with the typical Seattle food - asian fusion, sushi rolls, etc.Kingfish Cafe is an awesome hidden spot in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill. As you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been wanting to try this place for awhile as my boyfriend and I LOVE southern cooking, and we were not disappointed. We shared an amazing appetizer of hush puppies and fried green tomatoes, I had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure there is anything more that can be said about Kingfish Cafe... all the reviews here say it all.I used to go quite a bit a couple years ago, but I must have been distracted because I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hi Kingfish, I really miss your red velvet cake. Like... alot. It is the bestest I have ever had- ever ever. Will you send me some? And while you are at it- why not some fried chicken?See you soon I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, no reservations for parties under six people, and with a 45-minute wait on a Saturday, we were lucky enough to find two free bar stools. But usually just be ready to wait, SRO anywhere inside or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who woulda thought some good ol' soul food would be found in Seattle?I had the fried catfish with collared greens, grits, with a side of cornbread. All very tasty. I also tasted my friend's ribs and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious authentic southern food. I loved the catfish, the cornbread, and the amazing grits. The only upscale authentic Southern I've seen in Seattle. The Cajun catfish especially was perhaps the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sunday brunch is excellent and at reasonable prices. Their chicken and waffles are a perfect combination. Everything I tried was delicious. It's a must when visiting Seattle.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely decor and atmosphere in the restaurant. At 8pm on a Friday we were told it would be an hour wait, but really more like 30mins.... (that's how it should be, not the other way round !). Great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GOOD FOOD! Oh my gosh...everything on the menu has unique flavor and you'll enjoy each of them. Well, must-haves are: Fried Green Tomatoes, Mac & Cheese, Fried Chicken, and Velvet Cake! But again,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DAMN! I forgot how good this place is! It had been awhile since I had been here for dinner and now I am kicking myself trying to recall why I had been away for so long. JP and I met a friend for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ga damn, I love those greens. Not entirely sure if it's the taste or the sweet reminder of my little Gmama. I've made greens and it's a pain in the ass. All the cleaning and trimming, and just finding...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think my satisfaction level has wavered on this restaurant. At first I was like this place is great, but then I was like this place was, eh, just ok.I came in at around 9 on a Thursday night and was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upon entering the restaurant, you feel as if you're in the south eating soul food. You will find traditional southern food here as well as southern hospitality. The fried chicken with collard greens,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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I love this place- I go every year for my bday- after kicking the other...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As part of the monthly elaborate "where do you want to go for dinner?" ritual with a particular friend, the suggestion produced was comfort food. This led us along a winding road to Kingfish Cafe, a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to flip the bird to your diet. We had an excellent dinner here a couple weeks ago, and thank God we listened to friends and got there early, cause it was S.R.O. by the time we left.First...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't blown away but I thought the brunch was quite good. My friend ordered chicken and waffles and was very happy. I ordered crab cake eggs benedict and I was happy. I have nothing bad to say...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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OMG, the fried tomatoes.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a feeling that my experience was not normal... hopefully...I see this place having awesome food, and it did for the most part, but as far as my food went, there were some things lacking. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had a completely unsatisfying brunch here. Although the restaurant was more than half-empty, my friends and I were seated at the back where the light was out and the server came by at her leisure. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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There was absolutely nothing wrong with anything we ordered. The staff was very attentive, engaging, and friendly! The atmosphere was great, though it got pretty crowded after six- but we still didn't feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My opinion on this has changed.I'd not visited Kingfish in quite some time and it seems that it's day in the sun has passed.Not sure if the management has gotten tired of serving the same menu all the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm so glad a local friend suggested we try the kingfish. i give very few five star reviews because i can be a hard-to-please betch when it comes to food quality and service, but i think the kingfish...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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We went to the Kingfish Cafe looking for some soul food. There is nothing fried and smothered on the menu. The catfish was supposed to be fried but it sure didn't seem like it. It was served with grits that I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Having just moved here from the south, I've been looking everywhere in this...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh i am so upset i didn't have room in my stomach to try the dessert. maybe next time. my friend and i came in for lunch this afternoon and started off with the mac n cheese. it took us about 10...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great veggie friendly soul! It's a special treat for a poor student like me and always well worth it. Last time I went, the salad greens weren't quite as fresh as I remembered - should have gone...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OH. MY. GOD!!!!! SO good. There really is not much to say that other people have not. My gf and I went there for dinner, had a short wait so we sat in the bar for a drink. I love the fact that the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. The food is amazing, the service is superb, the drinks are delicious, and the desserts are heavenly. The mac and cheese is one of my favorite things on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been there twice and have had very good experiences. I've had the buttermilk fried chicken (I've never had collard greens at that point in my life but I was impressed!)... Then I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM. My friend, who is from the South, told me about this place. It's very popular and crazy busy, so prepare yourself for a long wait around the usual dinner time. The hush puppies and coconut...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Most of the dishes are excellent, the times I've had the steaks, I've been disappointed - but the rest of the menu is excellent! Catfish, pork chop, mac & cheese, all great. Start with some apps and be sure to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What is going on at the Kingfish? I've been here numerous times before and the food was great and the service too. Tonight, Friday, the service was terrible! We were constantly being rushed on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
More Mac n Cheese please!! :) Everything that I've had so far hits the spot! (& my hips) But its so worth the extra time at the gym!Gumbo. Catfish. Ribs. Cornbread. Fried Chicken. Yam fries & much...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if you like southern food this is a decent place to go. great service and decent food. however, being from the south myself i find myself spoiled to the fine cuisine of the south. that said, kingfish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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I heard about Kingfish when I first moved to Seattle and 3 years later I...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my mom's and my grandma's country cooking. Kingfish has, hands down, the BEST collard greens I have ever eaten. And that's saying a lot. Don't miss the fried chicken, the mashed potatoes,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard rumors that the service in this restaurant can be rude. However, I've yet to come across it. On a couple of occassions the service has been cold, but for the most part, the staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This adorable cafe has the most wonderful flapjacks I've tasted. it was crisp on the outside but very fluffy and moist inside and with the butter and maple syrup, heavenly! The grits were also a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious modernized interpretation southern food - great fried chicken, mac & cheese, rice & beans. All a little bit nicer than their downscale versions, but not so gussied up as to be unrecognizable...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the perfect spot for a Sunday evening meal. My brother, our friend, and I agree that Kingfish Caf is the pinnacle of comfort food. Like Billy Holiday singing Summertime, the meal rises boldly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Kingfish the weekend with my mom for a Sunday brunch. What a cute spot! Kingfish is owned and operated by two sisters from Seattle, and the place is filled with family photos and friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Look, if you want to eat a meal where each bite sends your tongue gyrating with pleasure spasms, this is the place to do it. I mean, its Southern Comfort Food. Half of it is butter, and the other...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't say anything that hasn't already been said. I've taken a few of my friends from the South to Kingfish, and they've told me that the food here, tastes about as close to food they found back home...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are only a couple items on this menu that are offered as vegetarian, but this is still one of my favorite Seattle restaurants because those couple things are so good. The staff is really nice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time I went here was Dec 1st. If you remember it's the day it snowed! Tromped throught the snow to get there, and it was so nice and cozy inside. Maybe it was the snowy wonderland outside, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally found some soulfood in Seattle! The fried green tomatoes were nice and spicy and the hush puppies had great flavor. The crab crayfish cakes were like mom used to make... no big pieces of crab...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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We ordered the mac and cheese, fried chicken, catfish, and a side of yam fries. Out of all the dishes, my favorite was definitely the yam fries. It is SO GOOD. I wasn't too impressed with the other dishes. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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My husband took me here for some southern comfort food and it was great. the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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from starters to dessert, everything was delicious. i would recommend the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is about the lunch, not the dinner. I believe the lunch is a new addition to their schedule, and a very welcome one, since it's better than the dinner in my opinion. While I like the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OPEN..OPEN...OPEN!!!!! so my best friend lives about a three blocks away from this restaurant and has never gone! I know.. we've walked by it, run by it, and even attempted to go in for dinner... but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it, loved it, loved it! I can't say enough about how much I loved this place. The space is great with old wooden tables and kind of a rustic feel to it. And the food...it was some of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
well...let me preface this review with the fact i grew up in new orleans and went to culinary school there and know exactly what soul food should taste like...even "gourmet" soul food...which seems...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On the day of the first snow fall I was at the Kingfish Cafe with my GF having one well deserved brunch. Man the brunch was good and I love the servers here... they're beautiful, sassy and friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Fearing a long wait in the weather, we two arrived at Kingfish at 5:30 and were seated immediately. Pleasantly surprised at getting in so quickly, we ordered drinks and appetizers to fill the time it would...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great southern food, good service, decent price. highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Be warned: I think the secret ingredient in everything on the menu is bacon fat. Seriously. But if you can get over that, there are some darn tasty meals to be had here. The fried chicken is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After much hoopla and positive comments from many friends and even strangers, my husband and I decided to see for ourselves. I wasn't too excited about my salmon, but I guess it serves me right for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't go here on a date. I may very well start licking my plate clean and that's just not very pretty. Try the crab/catfish cakes or the blackened salmon. Amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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I attended the Kingfish Cafe on Saturday, November 17, 2007. We walked in to see an array of beautiful waitresses and employees running about the restaurant. My party was greeted by a young, smiley, cheerful...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food has lots of SOUL.Staff is always friendly.Drinks are always made well.Atmosphere is welcoming and homey.I've missed the Red Velvet cake once- that will never happen again.I bring everybody I know...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Both times I have gone there, I have walked away thinking 'this was one of the finest meals I have had in Seattle." Unfortunately, both times I also left thinking "if the servers even pretended that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had brunch here, but it's goooooood. Our cutie pie waitress was all "You've never eaten our dinner?! Oh, you have to come back! It's even better!" and if dinner is better than the awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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We arrived at 6:30 on a Saturday night and the hostess told us the wait was 45 min. No problem. We've heard good things, its worth the wait. No room at the bar or in the entrance area so we stood outside. 1hr...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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If you like Cajun, then this is the place for you. They are the closest thing...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The epitome of comfort food and a damn fine meal! From the moment we walked in, the service was top notch - friendly, attentive and helpful. The food, in a word, is phenomenal. Hands down the best...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! A friend brought me here about a year ago and I've been going back ever since. They have the best red velvet cake and mac and cheese that I've ever had in my life.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"You're looking at about an hour and a half wait." Is that ever something you want to hear on a Saturday night at 7:30? No? Well then move along, there's nothing to see here. You need to come...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This fits into my top five favie-flave restaurants in Seattle. Travis Beck and I ate Mac and Cheese for one week straight, lunch and dinner. Besides learning that you will feel awful and exhausted...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
can i give a high rating just cuz one of the waitresses said i was priddy? :) no but seriously - the ONLY reason this is not a five star is the sometimes surreal wait-list to eat here and thus the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is seriously AMAZING. I went to Holy Names Academy like a block down from this place and overlooked it and never ate there. But damn, I was missing out apparently.The people are welcoming,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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if you don't mind fried chicken to spoil the feeling of ordering "healthy...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Went one early Sunday evening with party of three and told by hostess of 25-30 minute wait -adjourned to bar. One hour and $35 worth of drinks later directed to a table by front door. Waited for another 10-15...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, I'll give it four stars. I ordered takeout about ten minutes before close. I had the buttermilk fried chicken, house salad and catfish and crab cakes.I shared this with a friend and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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This was the best soul food I've ever had anywhere! I've grew up in LA and live in NY, both cities bustling with amazing restaurants, but I've definitely never had soul food like this. Everything tasted so...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty tasty!I finally dragged my sorry ass here after hearing friends rave about it for years. We had brunch there. I had the grits. Normally I don't like grits so much unless they're laden w/...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really fabulous. Don't be scared off by the "No Reservation" policy. My friend called ahead for 8 of us, and they had a table for us right when they said they would (how that's not taking a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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I love the fried green tomatoes and yam fries and the slices of cake are 100...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A haiku in honor of Kingfish Cafe. Ahem.Catfish, greens and grits.Fried Green Tomatoes and beer.Red Velvet cake. Yesss...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is a bit on the pricey side, but how can I argue with a place that will serve me catfish and play Al Green album cuts while I eat said catfish?My group of five made the mistake of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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The cooks at Kingfish know how to cook it up. I really like the food and the service is very friendly. Make sure you also get the fried chicken. Comes with all the fixens.
openlist - user review - 07/19/2007
5.0 of 5 stars.
You know food is good when all you can do is hummmmmm when you eat it. The food here at Kingfish is sexy good. The atmosphere- perfect. A balance of cool and cozy with a pinch of grit.The service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow. wow wow wow. wow? wow.i had brunch here a few days ago. i'm pretty sure everything on the menu is awesome.trivia: i think the word yum was invented at kingfish? challenge: attempt to order a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This morning, while others on the hill were waiting in the heat for a ubiquitous, mediocre brunch at Coastal Kitchen, I was cool and comfortably seated at Kingfish Cafe. Their varied menu offers soul...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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we were up in seattle on vacation for a few days and a couple friends of ours told us they'd take us out for some soul food. admittedly, i'd never really had real soul food, but i'm pretty sure what we had was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap, Kingfish is where it's at folks!Came here on a recent Saturday night, a threesome date night if you will, with Andrew E's beloved and the formerly known as Hop Along (yes, the booty is now...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointing. I went craving gumbo and it was just ok. The chicken was stringy. The rue looked like it had been cooked pretty dark but the stock was a little weak. It could have been waaay spicier...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being from the good ol south, this lovely restaurant serves as a little substitute from the food I get back home. The cornbread for starters is the best cornbread i ever had here in the pacific...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've done lots of travelling in the deep South, and I'd rank southern food as one of my favorite categories....and while Kingfish Cafe can fall into that genre, it's not like the "real thing" that you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, the food was pretty good. The host and wait staff was super nice. But you know when you are out to dinner and your date finishes first? Don't you hate it when they clear your date's plate...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great southern food. Of course, being born and raised in Seattle, I wouldn't know otherwise. You've read it all before... the long wait, the friendly waitstaff... When you come, just be sure to get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is really only for the red velvet cake. The Bay Area is *just* sprouting up with red velvet cupcakes, but there has not been a red velvet cake sighting now for at least a couple of years....
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know Kingfish isn't traditional southern food. I know it's kind of expensive. I know you have to wait for hours to get a table on the weekend. But I love this place. The ribs--sadly a seasonal...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It took me 3 attempts to finally make it to a table. The first 2 times there was 1.5 hour wait. Finally, I got smart and went there early (around 6) and had a great meal. Spicy catfish and some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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I'd like to address the posters that complained about the service..... you guys must be typical whiny Seattle yuppies. So if you havent been to kingfish and you're concerned about these posts regarding the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Red Velvet Cake... keeps me coming back.There's still half of it in my fridge, it's huge and extremely tasty! Being a good 'ol southern boy I totally appreciate the amazing and flavorful food.Getting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So about a week ago I posted a question on Yahoo..."Where is the best fried chicken in Seattle" and the best and most accurate answer was "budget wise Ezelle's and treat wise Kingfish". I went there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow... Came here for lunch and I was blown away. I had the catfish poorboy and loved the flavor. Great decor and super friendly staff. The bar wasn't open so I can't comment on drinks, nor can I talk...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If it wasn't slightly hidden away in a quiet Capitol Hill neighborhood I bet there would be lines down the block to get in. The Kingfish Cafe is one of my top five Seattle restaurant favorites...for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make sure you aren't completely ravenous when you arrive at Kingfish if it is during rush hours. We waited approximately an hour for a table. If you do wait, order drinks at the bar and cozy up on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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My friends from New York were so excited to check out Kingfish! I thought the staff was extremely rude and unresponsive. The mac and cheese was ok but I think Beecher's is far superior. As for their famed...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place only once....only once....and I can't wait to go back! Food was great, atmosphere was perfect, service was prompt and did I say the food was great!? At the time we only went...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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I visited the Kingfish Cafe on Saturday January 13th. We knew that there were no reservationgs excepted, but being that we believed it was worth the wait, we stuck it out. A friendly hostess greeted us at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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I thought to write a letter of complaint to the management but after reading the negative reviews of others, I think it is hardly worth the effort. It did make me feel better to know that it wasn't a personal...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it to Kingfish Cafe this past weekend for brunch and it was everything I imagined. The service was excellent, my brunching companion and I had not seen each other in a while so we were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for brunch and multiple times for dinner and it's been consistently tasty. I almost always get the mac n' cheese, though. Mojito = good, dessert = yum. I'm bemused by the previous...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A new favorite for me. Tip: Go on a weeknight, it's far less busy- they don't take reservations!Quite possibly the best fried chicken of my life. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Thank goodness they served me a piece of bread pudding bigger than a bread box after my meal - it was laden with pecans, had the best whiskey sauce I've ever tasted, and saved me the trouble of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this restaurant. I give gift certificates for this restaurant for wedding presents. Tasty!My favorite entree is the macaroni and cheese. It's a bit pricy, but it's just so good that I forget...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located at the heart of my favorite Seattle neighborhood, the Kingfish has charmed me...I'd read about it and was wary, since the hype seemed too good to be true, but I was delighted to be proved...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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So let's talk about succotash: It's always been a mystery to me places because I've never had it good--until I went to Kingfish and had theirs (it comes on the side of many dishes). Oh my god, so creamy, so...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Kingfish a number of times, and do love the food. The pork ribs were amazing, and the strwaberry shortcake is huge.Obviously they don't need to take reservations, since there is ALWAYS...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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HANDS DOWN - My absolute favorite restaurant. This is place to cure your comfort food cravings. The restaurant itself has a classic, rustic charm and the mac and cheese is what makes it my favorite restaurant....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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It may be hard, but save room for dessert. Plan on bringing some food home.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I blanket despise places that make you stand outside before they open to get a table when they do, or else you're waiting forever. It's called a RESERVATION BOOK and they cost about $4 at OfficeMax....
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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I have been to Kingfish plenty of times and although the wait is long, it is well worth it!! Great food, great service with a 1920's era blues kind of feel to it...You can't deny the greatness of this place. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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If for nothing else, visit Kingfish Cafe for the most extraordinarily indulgent, multi-layer Red Velvet Cake. It is to die for! Not only is it a beautifully red, dense cake, but it is frosted with the most...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having grown up in Alabama and Mississippi, I consider myself somewhat of an expert on Southern cuisine. I had the fried chicken (great) with mashed potatoes and gravy (great) and a piece of cornbread...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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I rated this a 9 _even_ _though_ the hostess forgot about us on the waiting list and we waited 90 minutes to eat. Seriously, do NOT go down there around 6 on Saturday and expect a wait of anything less than 60...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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I go for lunch and it's very yummy... the cornbread, fried chicken salad with buttermilk dressing- oh so good. I haven't been for dinner, so I can't remark on the service or food, but usually when a place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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King Fish Cafe does provide great Southern food. However, they seem to be lacking the Southern Charm when it comes to customer service. I have now dined here 4 times and last night will be the last. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coziness defines Kingfish Cafe. The warm atmosphere, the friendly wait staff, and the Southern cooking all create an atmosphere that lingers with you far after leaving. My entre included lamb chops...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome strawberry shortcake (call ahead and ask if it's in season)! The food is pretty good - very rich and flavorful.I like the ambience of the place - cozy and comfortable.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first few times I went to Kingfish I wasn't all that impressed. The mac and cheese and the griddlejacks were good but not great.But I've been here twice in last week and have found myself...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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Great southern food, great service. Reasonable prices: even the most expensive entree is $18. Not-so-gigantic portion. Highly recommended! Get there early for prompt seating.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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My boyfriend and I ordered the catfish dinner, and the fried chicken. That was some of the worst fried chicken I have ever had!!! Skin was blackened and soggy, and there was very little seasoning on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, everytime I go for lunch, I'm less than satisfied; however, dinners are great here. The drinks are yummy and the food is probably the best Southern in Seattle. Oh, the strawberry & cream cake...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upscale Soul Food! This is some damn good eatin'...catfish, gumbo, hushpuppies, greens, yam fries and fantastic mac and cheese! I still like Ezells chicken better and the OK Corral for ribs, but this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible southern-style food in an atmostphere that is both romantic and lively. An app and dessert here absolutely made my week.The crab cakes have the most amazing deep fried crust with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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As my friend thao puts it "need no teeth" ribs is what they have. This place is spectacular and worth the wait (no reservations). A corner neighborhood upscale restaurant run by a very kind and attentive...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, this is it. I was looking for good southern comfort food, not the fancied up, overcooked, over-hyped platefiller that passes for 'Southern' these days. The Kingfish Cafe, in Seattle on the mighty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in the South for several years, so I know what GOOD southern food tastes like. Thus far, this is my favorite southern restaurant in Washington.I love the fried chicken and potato salad....
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants, period. I've eaten till I could barely move.My favorite dishes are the catfish and the mac and cheese. The fried chicken is great too. Awesome potato salad and mashed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh' Kingfish, how I do love thee. Kingfish is one of my all time favorites anywhere in this world! The food is delicious, favorites are: the Mac and Cheese, Fried Green Tomatoes and the corn bread....
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an awesome place. The super friendly staff is attentive and very easy on the eyes. The expertly concoted drinks are a deal. I had a grape nehi, delicious.An order of ribs comes with a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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Sandra and I simply love this place. The people are so kind, food is incredible - always - and comes in great portions. The only hard part is getting a seat...so show up early!The bartenders are...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grits are made of corn. If you ask them this question, however, they'll look at you funny with a "don't you know what grits is?" and proceed to tell you that grits are not made of corn. "some kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my top 10 seattle eateries, kingfish cafe is authentic southern food, sans lard, and served with upscale flair (good wine, nice plates and napkins), and service that may include "what do you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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even if you're on 15th, FUEL is only a short walk away and well worth the extra few blocks. their baristas are fast, friendly and know how to make great espresso! thank you FUEL.....you rock. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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Dessert arrives. King Fish Cafe on Capital hill is one of my favorite Seattle restaurants. I give this the ultimate 5 star rating on quality of food, specialty of food, and ambiance. I have ordere...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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Others can attest to the menu better than I, but as a vegetarian, this is not exactly the BEST place for dinner. That said, I had some really interesting spicy bean cake things...and I tried the mac a...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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The Kingfish cafe is a very unique dining experience for Seattle. With the majority of its menu being southern-inspired, the chef hits gold here. The catfish, as many other reviewers have stated alrea...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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It isn't a dessert place per say, but my favorite desserts in town are at Kingfish. They have a shortcake that will make you high!. It is so big that it can easily serve a part of four. One unique tou...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word: biscuits!
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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This venue had delicious BBQ chicken & collard greens. However, it was incredibly crowded & jammed pack with poorly positioned tables. You have to squeeze by just to get from one place to another, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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Went here with some friends a few weeks ago, and walked away very impressed. The cornbread, sides, and entrees were all great, plus they have a good wine list that pairs nicely with the southern food...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you need some fried chicken fixing this is the place to be. The large portions of fried chicken a home made recipie. The pile of mashed potaoes and collard greens was a large portion. So plentiful...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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I went on a Saturday night and by 6:15, there was a 45-minute wait so we were glad to have shown up exactly at 6. The food and drinks were excellent and our server was charming and beautiful. Other servers...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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I was introduced to the Kingfish by my brother, who is friends with the head chef. He had told me about it for years, but I never got around to going. Now, I regret not having gone earlier, and won'...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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Just checked it out and the coffee and service were both great. Didn't try the WiFi but no one else seemed to be having any problems and the majority of the people there had a laptop. I'm willing...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are those who insist that real Southern cooking can only be found in the South. Generally I think that's true,although there are exceptions,Kingfish being one of the most obvious. Although the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up in the Northwest I never really got a handle on southern cooking. I don't think I knew what grits were until I was well into my twenties. Collard greens? I'm still not exactly sure what...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Kingfish Cafe is a memory maker - I remember a fantastic goodbye feast of fried chicken and strawberry shortcake, a romantic dinner for two, and a chat with an English couple who was so pleased to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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My wife and I ate at the Kingfish Cafe for the first time in a long time last week. Still darn good down home cookin'. Red beans and rice were great. Catfish was good, and the grits that came with ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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I just went to the Kingfish Cafe last weekend. Everything was great. There are so many variations of Soul Food, but this was great. The food came on time and was just the right temperature...the waitress was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2006
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This is the THE best latte I have had in weeks. Fuel uses Caffe Vita beans and makes a superb latte. I live within half a mile of this place and even though Cafe Europa is closer I would go to this ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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Yes, the food is quite good. But do you really want to put yourself in a position to be treated like dirt? I have had service there that was quite friendly. But it is just as likely that they will act as if...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the Kingfish is the Catfish entree - by far my favorite. It comes breaded in a cajun seasoning, and is perfectly cooked. Along that are greens and a...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/19/2005
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Fuel is a good little coffee shop on 19th, a few doors down from Kingfish. The coffee is good and the baristas are friendly. Fuel is also dog friendly. There are some sleeping blankets for dogs jus...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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My last visit to this restaurant was "late" on a Monday night. We were seated at about 8:40 and our orders were taken at about 8:50. There was perhaps a 15-20 minute span of time between our appetizer and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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I enjoy this little new coffee shop on 19th. The baristas are friendly, the lighting is good, it's quaint, down to earth but cool. The coffee is good and it has a good wifi signal too. The vegan cooki...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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I have eaten at the Kingfish 3 times, and each time it was fantastic. Any true southerner knows that there is no "authentic" way of preparing southern dishes. The food varies as much as the people do. I am a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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I have been to the Kingfish Cafe' twice now. Both times have been excellent. I like the "rough around the edges" ambiance, the laid back service, and the consistently good comfort food. The fact that Kingfish...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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There is something about this upscale Cajun restaurant that is uniquely Seattle. The food is inventively delicious and provides a variety of new tastes derived from old comfort food. There is a down-home feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan. The food is too much -- too greasy & too sweet, but then I guess that's what you'd go there for. If the color of your skin is too pale you might have to wait awhile to get service at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy southern cooking in the Capitol Hill area. Seattle needs more of this stuff. The breakfast is quite popular on weekends. I like the grits with turkey gravy. Add eggs, a biscuit and a cup of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The flavor of the south with the temperment of the northwest. Taste their hushpuppies, their fish of the day, and be sure to share the coconut cake with your companion. Romantic setting in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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I agree with the above poster, the Kingfish has some of the best mac and cheese that I have ever tasted. Not the best, mind you, but pretty darned good. The service is stellar, the drinks are amazin...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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This restaurant has a relaxed, intimate atmosphere, good food and a friendly wait staff. The mac and cheese at Kingfish, which contains a great deal more than macaroni and cheese, has a cult foll...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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With a nice casual atmosphere this is a great spot to hit up for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Their prices are good and the food is pretty tasty. When I was there I had an oyster po' boy that was a ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Having never been to the south the Kingfish Cafe's offerings were a bit exotic to me at first. The food is excellent! The atmosphere is even better!! Hang out there for a drink, some crab cakes, the a...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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The Best. Period. Starting with dessert--the strawberry shortcake is the best and feeds four people. The fried chicken is amazing. The mac and cheese is very good. The greens I could make a meal out o...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I love this restaurant more? Everytime I leave, I'm in a food-coma. They have a great laid back atmosphere with the most beautiful wait-staff in Seattle. And the food... oh the food... Save...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I miss thee. It's the first place I go when I'm back visiting my old stomping ground. The crab cakes.. the chicken.. the corn bread. DELISH!!! Get there before 6 so you can get seated when...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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The Kingfish is a great, cozy restaurant for southern food. The menu is very simple and very tasty. The wine list is good, if not spectacular, but the specials are generally worth it. Weeknights tend...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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This is one of my favorite restaurants. If you are looking for scrumptious soul food in Seattle you need to check out the Kingfish Cafe. The menu contains some soul food favorites including fried ch...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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Kingfish Cafe is our special occasion spot in Seattle. The food is outstanding adn worth any wait to be seated. (We've learned to time it for the first seating and haven't had any problems.) Fried chicken, red...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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I've been to the Kingfish several times - each time a spectacular meal! Love the Hoppin' John Cakes. The sides are equally wonderful - I never knew greens could be so tasty! Even my boyfriend - who hates...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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judysbook.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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New java stop opened on 19th (next to Kingfish, and across the street from Monsoon -- specific address is 610 19th Avenue East, 98112) last week, and I absolutely love it. Dani (the owner) is extremel...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/26/2005
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We read about their famous red velvet cake and went to try some for ourselves - they had ran out of it for the night, but they told us to come back on Valentine's Day. We drove 35 minutes into the city for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2005
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These chicks have a great thing going. Unbelievably good food, romantic atmosphere, fantastic service, the best greens I have ever had: they have all of the above. Like steak? Get ready for a slab of seasoned...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2004
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It appears that the people who posted negative reviews didn't know what to expect when they went to Kingfish, or went to an entirely different restaurant from the one I've been to several times in the last...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2004
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I've wanted to go to Kingfish for awhile so finally decided to do it. Got there at 6:10 (10 minutes after opening) and got the last 2 seats at the bar (it was packed and people were lined up waiting). We had...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2004
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A average eatery with a substandard view of traditional cultural cooking. Our party had a terrible time with the service coupled with a under par meal. Burnt Rice and Beans? I cannot reccomend.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2004
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Great down home meals with a little gourmet touch (but not too much). Standouts include catfish, fried chicken and a gumbo that could stand on it's own in Louisiana. There's often a line so expect to wait even...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2004
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This place is fabulous. The staff is unbelievably gorgeous, both male and female. They all look as if they stepped off a runway. But don't be fooled by all that beauty, the food here is for real. The chef...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2004
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My favorite restaurant in Seattle. Always worth the wait. You can't leave without trying the Strawberry Shortcake in the summer - no matter how full you are. I've had the catfish at least ten times and it has...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2003
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I don't get the wait! Why not take reservations? It seems like a place that really patient regulars go. The service is as cold as the greens they serve. I've heard alot about the buttermilk chicken, but I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2003
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Hands-down my favorite restaurant in Seattle. Before I moved here, a friend took me to Kingfish for brunch on a very busy Sunday morning. I do NOT like to wait to eat and was very annoyed that it took almost...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2003
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Authenticity is usually the first thing that suffers when a restaurant 'adapts' a regional cuisine. The dishes I've enjoyed at Kingfish have been remarkably close-to-home, while adding special enhancements....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2003
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Most of the time yes. Many visitors I spoke with including myself say one of the twin owers is much nicer than the other. The one is quite moody. Other than that the food is excellent. I love the buttermilk...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2003
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I have to agree with the reviewer who questioned the southern soul of the food at Kingfish...I found the catfish mushy and the grits dry as well. I am from the south, and on the two occasions that I dined...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2003
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I have become an instant fan of The Kingfish Cafe in Seattle. My main dish was fried chicken which was quite good, but the all-star food performers were the collard greens (incredibly good) and the hush...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2003
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I love the Kingfish, both for its desserts and its main menu. The seasonal rotation on desserts makes me itch for strawberry shortcake by March. Bring it back! The yellow cake with chocolate frosting is simple...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2003
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If it's not already sold out - go for the Strawberry shortcake! A hearty helping that melts in your mouth - like nothing you've ever tasted before!! The whipped cream screams vanilla and makes every bite pop!...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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Attending college in the south, I was skeptical regarding the rave reviews that I heard about this restaurant. However, from the food to the ambiance, the Kingfish cafe was amazing! I would strongly recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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After being in Seattle for almost 2 years, I was beginning to wonder where all my brothers and sisters were...but I have finally found a place that walks the walk and has genuine family history to back it up!...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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As a vegetarian I found limited but tasty options at Kingfish Cafe. The fried green tomatoes with chipotle batter and topped with sour cream and salsa were delicious. The candied yams could stand as a dessert...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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Contrary to what others wrote I absolutely love the Kingfish. I have never been disappointed with the food or having to wait for a table. I have experienced every meal at the Kingfish and absolutely love the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2002
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The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. I felt like I was back in Louisiana again. Definitely a place to experience great southern hospitality and food.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2002
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The sisters ancestors may be from the south but they need them to come teach 'em about true southern cooking. I grew up on cornbread, catfish and collard greens. What I had at Kingfish was ok catfish (...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2002
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food was fantastic... the tender and flavor of the rib-eye steak was a pleasant surprise, and i loved the flavor and texture of the greens; the fried green tomatoes were done to perfection, and the desserts!!!...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2002
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I had discovered Kingfish Cafe while on vacation and was not disappointed. After I moved here, I have eaten here many times and every single time I swear it gets better. Hands down, the best restaurant in...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2002
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One of my favorites for many years, I recently took visitors from Missouri here and they could talk of nothing else they liked more during their trip. Yes, it is a pain to get a table sometimes and yes, we...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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The food was delicious with some of the best Fried Chicken in the Northwest. Don't plan on being seated right away, or spending much time looking over the short menu, but do be prepared to leave satisfied that...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2002
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Take it from someone who knows, the Kingfish Cafe is a nice place to get some great eats!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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I belong to a monthly Supper Club and we recently went to Kingfish. All of us left happily stuffed to the gills on the best Southern food in Seattle. It's tough to do - but leave room for dessert - as we all...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2002
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As of last night, Kingfish has lost a regular customer. Suggestions: -Be clear about where customers can sit/not while they wait. -Have only available wines on the menu. Or, don't be rude when the customer...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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No doubt, if you like to experience different kinds of cuisine, you need to go here for Soul Food done with soul. It is awesome. Unfortunately you can't make reservations and they don't accept CC, but when you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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This is where I go on those rare, mid-week vacation days to have the great Fried Chicken Salad which only appears at lunch & those sweet & rich corn muffins.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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I was a little disapointed with the cafe because it's menu selection. I read all the rave reveiws before hand . When my husband and I got there, we received a really warm and friendly greeting. The hostess...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2002
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This soulful, family-run restaurant is a must everytime I visit Seattle. Authentic Southern? I wouldn't know and, frankly, don't care. The food is always excellent (fried chicken, catfish, chicken and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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If this place is good enough for Ales Cross it's good enough for me. See you in Seattle
openlist.com - user review
kingfish is one of those restaurants that you find in a city and you wonder how anyone ever figured out how to do it so well so far from it's home. take it from a former georgian, the food here is as good as...
amazon.com - user review
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the kingfish cafe serves up excellent southern dishes that can't be beat in the seattle area. i had the wonderful macaroni and cheese plate, which was a baked slice of cheesy heaven. my father tried the...
igougo.com - user review
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good southern cooking is such a novelty in seattle that the three sisters who own and operate kingfish are local celebrities. here you can get a good po'boy (served on a proper po'boy roll) with green...
fodors.com - user review
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three beautiful sisters have succeeded in making southern soul food an out-of-body experience! the food is even better than the best review would have you believe. in fact, you'll likely be standing in line...
10best.com - user review
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folks fancy and plain been linini up outside this sleek cafe for fried chicken, catfish, gumbo and grits ever since the beautiful coaston sisters opened the door in 1997. the sisters raided the family...
gayot.com - user review
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coaston sisters score big with their uptown meets down-home eats. try buttermilk fried chicken, dungeness crab salad, or rib-eye with collards. save room for strawberry shortcake or three-layer red velvet...
seattlepi.com - user review
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southern comfort to feed the soul...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the coaston sisters score big with their uptown meets down-home eats. try buttermilk fried chicken, dungeness crab salad, or rib-eye with collards. save room for strawberry shortcake or three-layer red velvet...
seattletimes.com - user review
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