After a long wait, Kingfisher is reviving Oysterfest!
The much-anticipated annual event, celebrating all that is bivalves and seafood, is back at 2564 E. Grant Rd. Happening during the University of Arizona’s homecoming weekend, Kingfisher will be serving up multiple varieties of oysters, along with lots of menu favorites from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 4.
The entire Kingfisher parking lot will be transformed into an outdoor dining room, with kegs, select cocktails, and bubbles outside, and then another full bar available inside.
Indoor dining is available by reservation or walk-in, and outdoor dining is first-come, first-served.
Oysterfest 2023 Menu
- Gulf of Mexico oysters on the half-shell
- Multiple special varieties of oysters on the half-shell
- Baked Oysters Rockefeller
- Baked Oysters Casino
- New England Clam Chowder, also available in a bread bowl
- Manhattan Clam Chowder
- Guinness Oyster Stew, also available in a bread bowl
- Chilled & Grilled Shrimp
- Poke Stack
- Ceviche
- House Salad (vegan, can add on anchovies, salmon, sea bass, chicken, shrimp)
- Caesar Salad
- La Baguette Parisienne Bread Service
- Calamari
- Shrimp Cakes
- Steamed Clams with La Baguette Parisienne baguette
- Steamed Mussels with La Baguette Parisienne baguette
- Grilled Fish Sandwich
- Warm Lobster Roll
- Fish & Chips
- Kingfisher Burger
Special Offer for Tucson Foodie Insiders
For this event, Tucson Foodie will be partnering with Kingfisher to bring a special deal for the Tucson Foodie Insiders. Members can purchase one exclusive 2023 Kingfisher Oysterfest t-shirt for 50% off (while supplies last). Other merchandise will also be available, including regular Kingfisher t-shirts, hoodies, beanies, and koozies.
Entry to the event is free (you’ll just pay for what you eat) and you can call (520) 323-7739 to make a reservation.
Kingfisher is located at 2564 E. Grant Rd. For more information, visit kingfishertucson.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
