Boston, MA.

Kingfish Hall

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Kingfish Hall is a three star restaurant in the Greater Boston area. Located in the Faneuil Hall neighborhood, this restaurant has been around for the last 5 years. It's known for its seafood. It's been awarded the 10 Best Boston American award. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a raw bar, a full bar, brunch, and valet parking. This restaurant is handicap accessible, open late, and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food great with a great.

User Reviews of Kingfish Hall

Yelp.com Review - by Matt K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here a dozen time so I guess I really do like it. Nice space, wide open. Good raw bar and really most of the fish dishes are excellent. If you don't mid the calories, the free rolls are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Willis C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was our oyster/clam feast. Seated by the big boiler they have, my girlfriend V and I had ourselves a healthy serving of shellfish. You know what they say about oysters, right?! I kicked it down...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marilyn T.

3.0 of 5 stars. There was a good selection for the raw bar, and I had my first oyster shooter there. Seafood gumbo was smoky and had a nice kick to it - I think I enjoyed it more than I normally would since it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I see a couple of different reviews on here, those from tourists and those for locals. I think for tourists, this place would be pretty good. Good location and a nice selection of various types of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Good Seafood but expensive and spotty service

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chrissy V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yes, Kingfish can be extremely expensive if you don't navigate the menu....lucky for me I'm frugal and could see ways to eat at this nicely decorated restaurant without breaking the bank. First,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I ate here last summer while visiting Boston, and had lunch on the patio. My GF had the lobster & fontina grilled cheese sandwich, with tomato soup. The sandwich was rich and delicious, and had a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan D.

1.0 of 5 stars. I visited in the mid-afternoon on Valentine's Day for a quick snack. The upstairs was closed, but when I went up there looking for the bathroom, there were several tables eating... weird, huh?So I sat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I shoulda read the Yelp reviews before we took my mom here for lunch during her Christmas visit to Boston. Kingfish Hall must be the red-headed stepchild of the Todd English restaurants, because all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Klaudia M.

4.0 of 5 stars. On my visit to Boston, I went here for lunch and was amazed with how good the fish was. The clam chowder was really yummy with moderate pieces of clam and scallop. The fish and chips were also really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I dined here with some co-workers and I would have been better off @ Legal Sea Foods. How can fish in Boston be both uneventful and not good...Kingfish for all its Todd English glitz aims to provide a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by KATE G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I wanted to give it a try even though it is situated in the tourist mecca ( Fanueil Hall - although there are some good eats there). The layout downstairs is poor - tall tops and low right at the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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GREAT BAR SERVICE

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick I.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place is only for those who are going to be hit by Obama's new income tax plan. I.E. those with money to burn, who go here to be seen, and don't care how much money mediocre food is.My family,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Avoid the bar (ghost bartender)

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elzabeth G.

1.0 of 5 stars. I really wish I could give negative scores because this place would get a negative 5 not for food but for service.I go there with a friend of mine. We are seated outside and are waited on by a waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by karen p.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was in Boston for a meeting and met a friend at Kingfish. I have been there before but it was a few years ago.I had the swordfish which was on a "cake" of spinach and had a cob of corn accompanying...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I read the reviews and should have known better, but come on it's a Todd English restaurant!Actually the menu is quite interesting, good fish selections but....I phoned to make a reservation - no...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by james w.

4.0 of 5 stars. so . . . my boss comes into my office yesterday morning and asks if i want to go out for lunch. sure. i'm thinking this might be the "last meal" sort of thing or a "you're doing a good job" sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane and Allen S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came here one night for a business dinner with 15 of my co-workers. We had a four course set menu. I had the spicy calamari, caesar salad, wood grilled swordfish and chocolate tart for dessert....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stopped here for lunch on a beautiful Saturday afternoon a couple weeks ago. Quincy Market/Fanueil Hall was jammed wall-to-wall with tourists and what-not, but the wait was only 15 minutes for an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liana K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Bon Fire was one of my most pleasant dining (lunching?), and King Fish did not disappoint to my expectations.I came here after a friend mentioned that they had the best calamari in town (which sadly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Excellent chowder if you dont like a lot of clams in it, which was fine with me....like the flavor but not a big clam person.Service was TERRIBLE, even my 10 year old son commented on the bad service!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian K.

2.0 of 5 stars. We were in Boston for vacation, and thought it would be great to try out an original restaurant concept from Todd English. We made reservations at Kingfish, and although it was a Sunday evening, were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Unlike other expensive restaurants, Kingfish is worth every cent.The outdoor seating is set back from the surrounding throngs of tourists (think ample distance from Cheers), but still close enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena A.

2.0 of 5 stars. So a few of my friends were taking a road trip up to Boston as a way of celebrating one's engagement. The culmination of the trip was to be a seafood dinner at Kingfish Hall, banking on good seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gerard B.

3.0 of 5 stars. (July/ 2007)Couldn't have been in a more better location! The best Clam Chowder's I've ever had! Unfortunately, it was here that I've experience the worst tuna tartare I've ever had. There was too...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Damien S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Strip the "Anotha Todd English joint" from the pictorial signage and its spot in Faneuil to find an automatic, suit-swarmed lunch locale fit for a king? More like a manor lord. Or the serf head. Ok,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aimee L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'd like to say, for the record, I'm a seafood junkie. Raw, cooked, boiled, on a man, what? Kingfish Hall came highly recommended by a gentleman at the Doubletree Hotel (*shakes fist at disgusting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shaina G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Todd English's reputation is dying, I think. What was once Kingfish Hall, Figs, and Olives in the perfect locations: Quincy Market, Charles Street, and Charlestown, respectively, is now moving toward...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here with a colleague from Japan for lunch and her first question was whether or not a Kingfish is an actual fish.I was unsure, but wagered that if there is a king crab, then there HAD to be an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Fabulous! Amazing Calamari and Entrees

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Catie C.

2.0 of 5 stars. The service was shotty. I was also sitting next to the service station so when I leaned back my head knocked on some plates the server was holding. I had to do part of their job for them when our food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen H.

1.0 of 5 stars. My fiance and I went here last night for dinner. We were seated outside on the patio. After waiting 10 minutes for a waiter to acknowledge us, we left. Highly dissapointed.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren v.

3.0 of 5 stars. Kingfish Hall is very decent. I was a bit surprised that it didn't live up to my high expectations being a Todd English establishment, but oh well. During the summer months, the outdoor seating area...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank G.

1.0 of 5 stars. The one time I went here, the service was inadequate (slow, inattentive, and unaware of menu items or specials), and members of my party got food that was lukewarm, bland, or moldy (seriously). The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I liked this place. It was a wee bit pricey, but then and again, I wouldn't expect anything less of an establishment that stick's Todd English's name on it. that said, the calamari rocked. so did...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Always a nice meal

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Orly M.

5.0 of 5 stars. My man and I went here last night to celebrate Valentines Day early. We had a really spectacular dinner.The atmosphere is cool -- i really like the high ceilings with the big fish hanging down, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here for lunch but for the location, ambiance, and quality of food, I must say it's a bargain! The inside of the restaurant is enchanting as you feel as if you've embarked on an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is delicious. It was my first night here in Boston and my friends and I started to walk around Boston, looking for a place to eat. We saw this restaurant by chance because it looked like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The raw bar here is as good as any in the city. If there is one consistent theme at this restaurant it is fresh ingredients. After the raw bar I am partial to the fish stews and the wood grilled fish...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by C L.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3 stars for brunch and drinks but I'd avoid it for dinner. The fish isn't Boston's best (actually many fish on the menu are not from this area) and rather overpriced. However, their oysters are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Kingfish Hall is pretty good, a little expensive. I had the Caesar salad and crabcake on my most recent visit here and they were good. I tried the winter sangria and it was amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tasha M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I usually come here for a nice leisurely brunch...I always order the lobster roll. They've switched this up a bit lately using brioche. There are finer lobster rolls around, but the homemade potato...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Tina is the best

Tina, who works the bar on week days and Saturday nights, is the best - Food is great, atmosphere, etc. Make sure you tip her well.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Terry W.

2.0 of 5 stars. Overrated at least for the purpose of Brunch! I was not a fan. Had some kind of Fritata that only contained shrimp...I thought Fritata had potatoes in it for some reason...although I may be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Renee B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here with my co-workers today for lunch. Definitely plan on shelling out some dough. However, I think it's worth it.I started out with the seafood gumbo which was a really hot, a little too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom M.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place came highly recommended to me, so I gave it a shot, despite it being in tourist-central Fanueil Hall Marketplace area.The service was dismal.Oh sure, my waiter was South Beach hot, if you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sabrina S.

4.0 of 5 stars. What do you do when Delta Airlines royally f**ks up your trip home and forces you to take a two hour bus ride down to Boston to catch another flight home? Well, first you check in your luggage and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had a great dinner here! I went with a friend last night. It was too fricken hot out. So my beer was delicious, something like a sierra nevada. We had the crabcakes appetizer. Yummy! For my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love Kingfish Hall. What can I say, everything I had here was simply wonderful! My staple first course for any restaurant (if offered) is Tuna Tartar. I tell everyone who asks, Kingfish has the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Amazing

My husband I recently had dinner there on our honeymoon. Our impression was great from the minute we walked in. Everyone was really friendly. We got a great table overlooking the rest. The place smelled great...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Cool decor and crowd, but wasn't blown away by the food. I ordered the miso black cod with sticky rice and spinach quenelle. The whole dish was so extremely salty! I barely finished the fish, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Real quality and service at decent prices. I've been here twice and have had the good fortune to visit with people that don't mind sharing food. The food is flavorful and the portions won't leave you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Not worth the money

What a disappointment. The food tasted great but the service was poor. I could not believe it, the waiter smelled of BO and was wearing a dirty shirt, the tables did not have table clothes(its needed) but they...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by T O.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm so over this place. I've been 5 times in the past year (not at my choosing) and every time, I find myself wondering how anyone eats here. The service is mediocre to terrible. Waitstaff are often...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I highly recommend going to Kingfish Hall with a large group and an unlimited budget. No seriously, do it. I made a dinner reservation here for 15 for a business dealy and it was pretty great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by P T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had the lobster roll $18.95; it comes with a side of fresh made potato chips, coleslaw and Boston baked beans. The sides were good, there was a little too much bread and a little too little lobster,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mischa I.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes it is a tourist trap; yes it's in the middle of all the craziness that we call Faneuil Hall, yes it's pricey ... BUT DARN IT'S GOOD! I consider myself something of a tuna tar-tar junkie, hands...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is an excellent choice if you're hanging out in Fanueil Hall with a friend and you're in the mood for some fresh seafood. A massive cold bar compliments the well kept, clean dining area and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Juggy W.

1.0 of 5 stars. I knew my first time there was also my last time when I got sent to the ER after a mediocre meal there. The softshell crab that I ordered was on the pricy side for the quality - it was too fishy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sunny K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went for the first visit last night with co-workers from out of town. A party of 5, without reservations on a Thursday night, but we were seated right away (it was on the early side, around 6:30)....
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Debra L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really like Kingfish Hall. I know it is located in Faneuil Hall but that is not a deterrent for me. I'm not an FH hater, like many locals are. (I actually think I will review FH one day). I have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by stacey l.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think this is a good place to go to impress someone. The service is top notch as you would expect for this genre.The shellfish was delicious and left me wanting more. I had their lunch bento...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by alyssa m.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I checked out Kingfish last Saturday, as there is really not the greatest selection of restaurants in the Faneuil Hall area. While I did enjoy Olives and Figs, I am not a huge Todd...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is very good. Better than Legal Seafood. Try the kiwi martini! I am now a Todd English fan!
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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Terrible experience.

I had been to Kingfish Hall once before with my boss, and I had a wonderful and enjoyable experience. But after my experience there Friday night, it's safe to say that I will dissuade anyone I know from...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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Fun Vibe

i love this place! If you like lobster and want to try something new, tried the Fried Lobster, it is amazing. They also do a great job plating their food to make it a funky and fun adventure!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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THE place to go to impress a client

I hosted a private dinner in King Fish Hall's beautiful private dining room (complete with it's own bar). The food was extraordinary and the service was exemplary. We were treating very important clients and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was a bit let down by my experience at Kingfish--it is supposed to be one of the top seafood restaurants in Boston, but I'd take the Barking Crab or even Legal over it any day. Our waitress was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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Disappointing clam chowder

Four of us went to Kingfish Hall for lunch today and were disappointed by the clam chowder, which has been excellent in the past. This time, there was nary a clam to be found in three bowls, other than the one...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Craig B.

4.0 of 5 stars. great seafood, mixed service, nice atmosphere
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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Mixed Feelings

Wow this is going to be tough. I went here for lunch today and had very high expectations. I figured a Todd English venue would be excellent and worth the money. I didnt have a problem spending the money...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chuck k.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not real impressed. The place looks nice, and the wait staff are all attractive. But I hate places where the staff looks and acts like they are too cool to be waiters. The food was marginal,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Celicia C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Another one of Todd English's Restaurants with the theme being entirely based on seafood. My boyfriend and I came here for Valentine's Day last year right before the big snowstorm hit in Boston....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Good Food But Not Bostonian

Doesn't anyone cook seafood that comes from Boston or at least New England? Chowder was the best that I tasted in Boston. But it wasn't much different than what you make from the supermarket. I ordered Halibut...
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went here for the first time for my father's 63rd birthday. Our table was on the second floor, great atmosphere. The table looked like you were sitting in a scallop shell, which while aesthetically...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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Nice but overpriced

This was a nice place to eat, but I think it was overpriced. There was not great deal of selection, and I have had better fish for less.
menupages.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Darin T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was my dining experience on my last night in Boston. I had gone by this restaurant a few nights earlier with a colleague and his friend. Unfortunately, we got there too late to have dinner. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everytime I've been I've had excellent food. The service can vary but is usually great. The interior is ecclectic, but not over the top. The portions are generally inline for high quality seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Toro E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow, some harsh ratings here. Sure, food here isn't perfect, but I thought is was pretty nice. This was my favorite place to take out of town guests for two reasons (1) Experience Faneuil Hall...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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Great Char-grilled fish

Having read a number of not so happy reviews, I was surprised to find that I really like this place. Yes, it's pricey, but then it's in tourist mecca si what would you expect? We have eaten there several times...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by bella c.

3.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere is fun and cozy but the food isn't that good, the apps are better than the entrees. Great raw bar!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Vicky L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best seafood in town. Better than Legal Seafood. I had the lobster roll, which btw was not as good as Mary's Fish Camp, but was served in a unique way that I have never had before.First off, the...
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Disappointing experience...

We had so many good meals in Boston but having dinner at Kingfish Hall was not very memorable. The dinner options were limited and the prices were expensive. I had a trio appetizer and the shrimp were so small...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mihir S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Walk in through the second door and you are greeted by a pleasant tangy and smokey aroma which tells you that good things are to come. The decor is fun and progressive (Not like the old school...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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Good food and Great location

Food here is generally very good, I recommend the crispy lobster. If the weather is nice, make sure to make reservations.
menupages.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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Great Seafood

Boston is home to more than one Todd English restaurant- and Kingfish Hall is one of the many. Locat...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by monkey l.

1.0 of 5 stars. so disappointing. the two times i ate here, i got seriously sick. it's supposed to be reflective of the genius of todd english, but i found myself unimpressed with the preparation and the waitstaff....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Shelby H.

1.0 of 5 stars. My fiance and I used to love this place. The food was always great and reasonably priced. We came back this year with my parents and couldn't believe how expensive it is now. The food arrived 7...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Amazing. Todd English has yet to disappoint me with one of his restaurants. Can't say enough good things about this place. Fabulous ambience-their decorator should win a medal! The food was, as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place isn't hearty, but it is refined especially when it comes to their clam chowder, calamari, and fish. The miso glazed chilean sea bass is comparable to Roy's, but I prefer the whole fish or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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Pretty Decent Seafood, but beware the fried chicken!

Kingfish Hall is loud and bustling and a fun place to try out at least once. There are better place...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just love the upstairs to this place. They have fish everywhere, hanging things and you feel like you are somewhere else. Very romantic. They have a great raw bar downstairs too. The restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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User review by wachovia

Very overpriced, slow unattentive wait staff, food was your typical tourist fare-Would not repeat experience
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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taste over service?

The food was really wonderful. Flavorful, beautiful presentation and fairly substantial portions. The maple glazed salmon, the mixed green salad, and the white chocolate bread pudding made for an incredibly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite Todd English restaurant. It is not the best place for a romantic date, as it is loud and lively, but they serve really great food. The "dancing fish" is their specialty, although I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Well, if you are going to go - sit outside, order the mussels or clam chowder and enjoy the people watching.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren R.

1.0 of 5 stars. Unimpressive food. We had a sole special, the lobster, key lime pie and a couple of appetizers. None were particularly impressive. I would call the cooking here a bit "heavy-handed". Good fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ana M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Another unimpressive tourist trap. While the cuisine and decor are creative and funky, nothing on the menu was truly memorable.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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Some of the best fish anywhere

Don't pay attention to the bad reviews that cam before me. This is my second Todd English experience, and it was awesome! The food is quite pricey, as a 3-course meal WITHOUT drinks will set you back around...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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Lousy, just plain lousy

Food is heavy and greasy. Service was lame. Server couldn't answer any of our questions about the food. Way overpriced for what you get. Cool space tho. Probably fun to just go and hang at the bar.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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User review by theduke37

Unimpressive food. We had a sole special, the lobster, key lime pie and a couple of appetizers. None were particuraly impressive. I would term the cooking here a bit "heavy-handed". Good fresh ingredients but...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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Great food but awful atmosphere for price

I have eaten here a few times and I cannot fault the (1) food...BUT...when I am paying that price I expect adequate (2) service and a luxurious (3) atmosphere. You know the song "Two out of three aint...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2005
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Always a great choice

Ive eaten at Kingfish Hall for both lunch and dinner maybe 10 or 11 times and Ive yet to be disappointed. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable (great oysters and selection) and the food is great with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2004
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Bad experience

I've always enjoyed dining at Figs and figured that Kingfish Hall would be a great place to enjoy a nice summer lunch. I was wrong. The food did not taste fresh and everything besides the salad was overly...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2004
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Good seafood place in Boston!

It i want to go to a fun place with good seafood in Boston this is where i would go. They have a gr...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/28/2004
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Long Live the King!

Todd English does a great job at this casual and boisterous eatery. Although it can be crowded and loud, the food here makes it worth the effort. We started our meal with a terrific grilled calamari appetizer;...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2004
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Check out the brunch

The brunch here is fabulous. Rarely crowded. Awesome live jazz. Sit outside to watch the tourist throng through Quincy Market.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2003
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Unbelievably good

Went with 3 other people. Everyone's meal was fabulous (Swordfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Cod, & Mahi Mahi). Ordered 2 apps got a 3rd free when the waiter got the order wrong. Ordered 2 desserts got a 3rd free when...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2003
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don't bother

Don't order margaritas, or the sangria for that matter! Both were bland and not tasty. I would stick to something from a bottle or the tap. The food was good, but none of the four apps we tried were...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2003
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Surprisingly bad...

I've never really had a bad dining experience...till I went to Kingfish. We were overlooked on the waiting list somehow, so we had to wait an extra 20 min. The waiter dropped my fellow diner's dish, splashing...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2003
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KingFish has it all!!

After dining there 5 times, I finally am writing a review of long over due praise. My wife and I have been to many of "Boston's Best" and only once in awhile do we agree with what is considered the best. Each...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2003
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Wonderful meal

Went out with my mom (visiting from out of town) and girlfriend. We loved the sushi appetizers: great presentation and better taste. All of our entrees were superb, but nothing could match the desserts!...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2002
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Outstanding

My wife and I had the priviledge of dining in this establishment. The food is outstanding and the service was impeccible! I found the menu to be wonderfully varied and in sharing our dining experience with...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Terrific!

This is by far my husband's and my favorite place to go when we want to just relax, catch up and have excellent seafood. We've never had a bad meal, we always ask for the same waitress and our experience each...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2002
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Fish food

I had the worst meal of my life last night. Nothing tasted fresh. It was served lukewarm after waiting for more than a half hour. Our server seemed quite unaffected by all of this. But I guess he didn't really...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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Friendly waittress

We had a great time at Kingfish thanks to our wonderful server, Mary. Her recommendations were right on. The wine she selected matched our palettes as well as our meals. What a wonderful asset you have in her!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2002
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More like frozen fishsticks

I had the calamari appetizer across the way at Todd's other restaurant, the Rustic Kitchen, and it was fantastic, so I figured Todd's seafood-orientented restaurant would have even better. Unfortunately, I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2002
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8

This place has it all, great fish and a wonderfully upbeat atmosphere. Other than Legals, this place gets my top vote
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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TODD ENGLISH IS A GENIOUS

ALL OF TODD ENGLISHES RESTAURANTS ARE GREAT> BUT I HATE CHOWDERS CREAMY< JUST DELICIOUS!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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WHAT HAPPENED!!!

This was one of my favorite retaurants. I have been there atleast 25 times and it was always worth it. Last weekend I went to Todd's Retaurant for dinner. The mood was sour from the first moment I walked in. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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Dinner for two for $99...

I'm a New Yorker, and dinner for two for under $100 is no small feat. At Kingfish Hall however, here's how to do it in style -- and go home satiated: One bottle of Australian Merlot - $25 A plate of 8 raw...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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Not worthy of a King!

Despite the unique architecture and design of the restaurant, the menu is a hodge podge of New England/Asian/Electic that doesn't work. The food is masked by intense sauces and the kitchen is unwilling to make...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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Birthday treat

I took my girlfriend here for her birthday. The staff assisted me with a special surprise -- elegant white chocolate apricot mousse dessert with a candle. Nice treat without a cheesy "happy birthday" song from...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2002
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Great outside dining

Fantastic people watching as you enjoy an elegant meal. Staff is quite responsive. Good wine selection to accompany an interesting menu with an Asian flair. Prices are reasonable for what you get altough the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2002
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Yummy

I really enjoyed my Chilean Sea Bass...melted in my mouth. They waitress kept our beverages flowing. Appetizers were a bit overpriced for the portions.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2002
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OpenTable

Located in the heart of Boston's historic Faneuil Hall, Kingfish Hall is chef and restaurateur Todd English's seafood dining concept. The extensive menu features New England classics as well as a handpicked...
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AOL CityGuide

sometimes it pays to put a little english on it...
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Boston Magazine

todd englishis seafood haven draws a steady faneuil hall crowd that comes for the raw bar and fresh fish dishes, and to see the one-of-a-kind dancing fish rotisserie. entrees blend new england, asian, and...
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Boston.com

I have been coming to Kingfish Hall since they opened 5 years ago, and it is still the most inovative and creative seafood option in the area. I had one experience where my food arrived late, but it seems...
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Boston.com

Everything I ordered, starting with the rolls was delicious!!
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Boston.com

As far as Faneuil Hall goes, there's not another restaurant with the quality of food and service as Kingfish nearby. I work in the financial district and my associates and I enjoy lunch here at least once a...
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Boston.com

Not a big seafood fan, I ate lunch here today with a group of associates. I found a Caesar salad on the menu- what I received was five fronds of Romaine lettuce with store-bought croutons, diced egg whites...
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Boston.com

The only restaurant where we have waited 1 hour and 40 minutes before the first food arrived
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IgoUgo

to get to this delectable smorgasborg, take the t to government center or walk if you are near copley place or the park. i was not expecting such a variety of taste sensations, and i ended up going to quincy...
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Gayot

no one predicted this type of success for kingfish hall. night after night, this seafood specialist owned by brand-name chef todd english (olives in boston, dc, and aspen, figs in boston and new york, onda in...
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Boston.com

This was my fourth experience in Todd English's restaurants and it was the third time I have been disappointed with the quality of the food. The clam chowder was flavorful and the lone littleneck clam was a...
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Boston.com

My wife and I were blown away with the level of service and amazing food we had. Our server was adorable and had great recommendations. We have already written the restaraunt and feel the need to let everyone...
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OpenTable

located in the heart of boston's historic faneuil hall, kingfish hall is chef and restaurateur todd english's seafood dining concept. the extensive menu features new england classics as well as a handpicked...
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Open List

Wait staff was lazy and we could not understand half of what they said. Food was marginal at best. Signature dish of slow roasted fish was nothing special. Felt like we waisted time and money considering all...
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