Kingfisher's menu speaks for itself: littlenecks, chowder, trout, squid, mussels, salmon, shrimp ... from simple fish and chips to macadamia-nut-crusted Hawaiian fish, all the seafood bases are covered here, and the sides ain't too shabby, either. Try the fried sweet potatoes! Live like jetsetters and start with baked oysters Rockefeller. Exceptional service and ambiance complement the food: Slipping into a black high-back booth by the fireplace is like entering a Shag painting. Speaking of art, Kingfisher's walls (even in the bathrooms) are adorned with work that rivals most galleries. Competent yet friendly servers offer a reminder that waiting tables is a serious profession in most of the civilized world.
Runners up:
2. Bluefin Seafood Bistro
7053 N. Oracle Road
531-8500, bluefintucson.com
3. Mariscos Chihuahua
Various locations