2008

Kingfish Restaurant Review, San Mateo

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Reviewer: Foodnut.com

Kingfish

201 South B Street (@2nd ave)

San Mateo, CA 94401

650-343-1226

Kingfish Website

Book Reservation

Kingfish San Mateo 1

Kingfish is a fun New Orleans/Southern focused restaurant in San Mateo. They had a location in San Francisco but that closed.. The place is prime draw for this sleepy suburb as it is around the corner from the Century Theaters and is one of the few places that stays open late. They focus on using organic, antibiotic & steroid-free meats.

Kingfish San Mateo Interior 3

Kingfish San Mateo Interior 2

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Kingfish San Mateo Interior Pool Table

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The walls are filled with wild and colorful Southern Folk Art adding to a fun vibe.

Menu pics

Kingfish San Mateo Menu 1

Kingfish San Mateo Menu 2

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Website Menu

Picks:

Kingfish San Mateo Steamed Mussels and Clams

Steamed Mussels and Clams ($13) was quickly cooked on an induction plate in front of us.  Lots of mussels and clams that tasted great.  The sauce was really good, so load up on bread and dip your heart away.  Consider ordering some rice to sop up this good stuff.

Kingfish San Mateo Scallops

Scallop Appetizer ($13.95) came with two of the biggest scallops we’d ever had.  Cooked pretty well with a nice carmelized coating.  They sat on top of a black bean/ Yukon potato cakes.  A pretty good dish.

Kingfish San Mateo Cocktails

Mojito Cubanito ($9.50) – A nice balanaced mojito drink with coconut accented liquor.

Pomergrante ($9.50) Anti-oxidants! Strong, Belevedere premium vodka, Pomegranate juice, hint of apple came with side extra container of more libation.

OK:

Kingfish San Mateo Cosmo

Samantha’s Cosmo ($9.50) – Skyy 90 premium vodka, Cointreau, cranberry, fresh squeezed lime juice was pretty weak, a foo foo drink classic.

Pans:
None

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Free Bonus item

Service was above average and friendly. This is a good place for groups and those seeking a change from mundane suburb fare without driving to the city.
We were in for a late night snack so we did not sample may items.  The prices here are fairly high, so we’d recommend a similar strategy to minimize the damage.  Trying lunch or sticking with the more inexpensive sandwiches is also a good way to go.

$25 Dining Certificate for $5

Kingfish Overall Rating: (Very Good 2.5)

Come Back?

Food Rating: (Very Good)
Service Rating: (Very Good)
Atmosphere Rating: (Excellent)
Value Rating: (Good)

Guide: 0 = poor, 1 = Below/Average, 2 = Good, 2.5 = Very Good, 3 = Excellent , 4 = Extraordinary

Alcohol:Full Bar
Attire:Casual
Hours:Mon 1130am-10pm. Tu-Th 1130am-1030pm. Fri 1130am-11pm. Sat 1pm-11pm. Sun 1pm-10pm
Parking:Street
Reservations:Yes
Prices:$9.95 - $30
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