Kingfish

My second stop on the 2019 To Dine Challenge tour took me out to Copley for some seafood at Kingfish. Which you can see right from 77 as you drive through the area.

Traffic and trouble getting off of 77 was my first impression, unfortunately. The off-ramp is a stop sign instead of a light, and in order to turn immediately left into the plaza where Kingfish is located, you have to cross three lanes of cars. Which at 5:30PM was near impossible. I finally snaked my way up to the front of the line and then threw my car in front of oncoming, and impatient and unfriendly, traffic.

Once I was inside, my nerves were calmed and a glass of wine wiped away any frustration as I started to look at the menu.

But we didn't need to look long, because with their Two Courses for $29.95 deal, you get a two-course dinner (Monday - Friday 4-6PM and all-day Wednesdays) with three options for your first course and five options for your second course.

The options included a couple of dishes that I already had my eye on, so it was a no-brainer. I started with the restaurant group's famous Lobster Bisque. Rich, creamy, and with noticeable hunks of lobster meat, this soup never disappoints. It was a hearty portion too.

Then I indulged in their Steak and Lobster with filet mignon medallion, 6 oz. lobster tail, asparagus, mashed potatoes, and lemon butter.

Everything was prepared well, and it delivered that classic surf n' turf experience you expect.

This restaurant is part of the Hospitality Restaurants Group, that also own Blue Point Grille, Cabin Club, Delmonico's, Salmon Dave's, Thirsty Parrot, and Rosewood Grill. The setting, menu, food quality, and overall experience at Kingfish was on par with the other restaurants in the group that I've dined at (almost all).

You won't find innovative and creative dishes here with locally-sourced product, but the classic dishes are prepared well and consistent. Won't knock your socks off, but you won't be disappointed. I enjoyed my food and wine, and the service was attentive and friendly.

There is plenty of free parking in the lot surrounding the restaurant. It is a fine-dining establishment, so not the most kid-friendly spot. Dress is business casual and reservations are recommended.

Kingfish
115 Montrose W Avenue
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 777-2005