Kingfish Cafe The

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. more

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 informed us that there would be a 30 min wait and that she should be comfortable to roam anywhere we wanted. The place was small . I looked at the menu expecting to see all of the good things I've heard about but I only saw a handful of selection. I ordered the crabcakes (excellent) and greens (also excellent). At the end of dinner, I was expecting sweet potato pie or bread pudding, but our waitress informed us that they were only serving strawberry shortcake and coconut cake, Didn't make much sense to me, but the atittude and vibe of the place (and the crab cakes) made up for everything. Pros: great food Cons: crowdwed more

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 dumplings--I haven't been disappointed yet), and the atmosphere is cozy and convivial. The wait can be long (reservations aren't taken, and people stand in line up to a half hour before the doors open), but snag a spot at the bar or stand and order a beer while you wait and soak in the scene. The vintage family photos around the restaurant and the gorgeous rainbow collection of local faces eating, drinking and laughing make for fine entertainment while you gear up for what's sure to be one of the better meals you've had in town. And save room for dessert, if at all possible; order the strawberry shortcake or anything chocolate (two to a dessert--they're huge!) and enjoy. Pros: Lively atmosphere, Excellent food, Mixed crowd Cons: Long waits more