(617) 523-8862
1 S Market St Ste 188
Boston,
MA
02109
42.3597
-71.0555
Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 12.22.09
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Chowder, New American, Seafood
Smoking Permitted:
No
What People Are Saying About Kingfish Hall
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Scene – In contrast to the area's serious seafood chains, where muted, nautically-themed dining rooms allow the spotlight to fall on the fish, Kingfish Hall's interior could pass for Disney. From the yawning raw bar's disco lights to a unique "fish dancer" grill, most aspects of the restaurant's colorful, dual-level interior defy convention. Diners looking for a more relaxed experience escape to the sunny outdoor patio, where harried servers deliver $10 house drinks from the stylish bar. – – The Food – As one would expect from a high-end restaurant in the city's…
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- Head to the garage at 75 State St.--the restaurant's validation stamp is good for $2 off the total.
- Save Money:
- Budget-minded diners are wise to make do with a bowl of creamy lobster bisque and a starter like zesty fried calamari.
| ambiance | 91.66999816894531% positive |
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| dessert | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 87.5% positive |
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| food quality | 82.95000076293945% positive |
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| menu variety | 87.5% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 76.1899995803833% positive |
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| value | 26.91999912261963% positive |
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| wait time | 0.0% positive |
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Good Seafood but expensive and spotty service
by tackle71 at Citysearch
We stopped for lunch because it seemed a little more upscale than the rest of the mix of chains and fast food in the area and we were looking for some good seafood. We got there about 2:00 and were seated immediately. Service was spotty and they did not appear to have enough staff for the number of tables. As far as the food, they had a good selection of oysters (4 east coast 1 west coast) which were tasty. My wife had the lobster roll which was good but not great and I had the Thai Bouillabaisse which was very good but seemed to too many carrots. Overall the food was 4 star but the service was only 3 star so I would give it a 3.5 if that was possible.
- Pros: Good selection of oysters
- Cons: Iffy service for the price
GREAT BAR SERVICE
by erin1011 at Citysearch
I had lunch at Kingfish yesterday and it was wonderful. The bartender, Tina, was very attentive and suggested a great white wine for me to try, which I loved. She was also able to answer all my questions about the menu. I started out with the clam chowder, which was delicious and finished with a ceasar salad. The portions were just right for lunch. Tina checked in with me several times to see how my food and wine was. The bar was relatively busy for a Wednesday afternoon around 12:30, but I noticed that Tina did a great job attending to all the guests. I'll definitely be back!
- Pros: Service
Avoid the bar (ghost bartender)
by restaurantzagat at Citysearch
I went here on a Saturday ( a couple weeks ago) to get luch and had to wait for the missing bartender to take my order ( sure she was pretty busy doing her nails!!!) ordered the burger which was good just for the fries that were kind of greasy.
Upbeat decor and a little bit smoky from the open grill. service very inattentive (the bartender keeps disappearing every 5 min.) not very professional looking with those tattoos.
- Cons: Service
Fabulous! Amazing Calamari and Entrees
by pamelaxnc at Citysearch
Visited KingFish Friday night with an out of town guest- I enjoy trying restaurants by famous chefs (this one is by Todd English) but unfortunately it seems they often don't live up to the hype. This was NOT the case at Kingfish. Everything was fantastic. The food, the service, the location, the atmosphere. I had the Cod: Atlantic Cod, Pumpkin Silk, Caramelized Onion Tart, Bacon Brussels Spout Salad,Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Toasted Pepitas...$27.95- My guest had the swordfish: Swordfish, Sweet Shrimp Chestnut Risotto, Cavolo Nero, Crispy Pancetta, Chestnut Puree & Orange Segments...$29.95 and we shared the Calamari, which was some of the best I've had... We were too full to try dessert, but definitely would on another visit. I eat in restaurants A LOT b/c of my job, and am a quintissential "fussy diner" and KINGFISH Hall was one of the best dinners I have had in a WHILE. I can't wait to try more of Todd English's restaurants!
- Pros: Amazing food, lot's to do in the area
Always a nice meal
by stylcec at Citysearch
The place is nice and the food excellent . The tuna tartar is the best ....not talking about the tuna steak ! Everything is really good and inventive . Desserts are very good too . I just love it : go and enjoy !
Plus in the summer you can eat outside with cool music .
- Pros: food ,staff ,location , very clean bathroom, ambience
- Cons: well ...none !
The Details on Kingfish Hall
Place Categories:
- great food
- incredibly tasty elegant meal
- poor service
- really good everything
- never bad dining experience
- quite pricey hot food
- great fish
- delicious clam chowder
- full price
- love tuna tartar
- good lobster roll
- great menu
- just order burger
- excellent seafood
- outstanding bar service
- great space
- great oysters
- not recommend restaurant
- attentive staff
- worst meal
- bad experience
- good ingredients
- great place
- rude waitress
- fun interior

