Kingfisher Bar & Grill continues its seasonal culinary journey with a stop in the U.S. South. From Tuesday, August 5 through Saturday, August 23, the menu spotlights Southern, Creole, and Cajun-style dishes, along with a special five-course wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20.
The Summer Road Trip series runs annually from May to October, showcasing seven regionally inspired menus, five domestic and two international. The U.S. South edition blends guest favorites from past years, Mardi Gras staples, and new creations from the kitchen.
Southern-Inspired Small Plates
- Crabby Fried Green Tomatoes — Deep-fried green tomato slices, cornmeal-flour-Old Bay dredge, Southern-style deep sea red crab salad
- Blackened Shrimp & Grits — Cheesy grits, bourbon-blackened shrimp and mushrooms, Carolina Reaper Millionaire Bacon, pan sauce, preserved tomato
- Pickled Shrimp Deviled Eggs — Three halves with mayonnaise, dijon and whole-grain mustard, garlic, capers, house-pickled bay shrimp, dill
Entrées with Deep Roots
- Kingfisher Gumbo — Scallops, shrimp, oysters, cod, okra, Cajun mirepoix, roux, tasso ham, andouille pork sausage, KF rice, scallions
- Crawfish Étouffée — Crawfish tails, Cajun mirepoix, roux, KF rice, scallions
- Seafood Jambalaya — Shrimp, andouille pork sausage, tasso ham, mushrooms, Cajun mirepoix, sauce piquant, KF rice, scallions
Sweet Bites
- Beignets — Powdered sugar, praline dipping sauce, chocolate dipping sauce
- Bananas & Caviar — Roasted banana and golden osetra caviar ice cream, pecan brittle
Southern-Inspired Beverages
- Creature Comforts Brewing Co., “Calimatic” Hoppy Pilsner — Athens, Georgia
- Westminster Rosé — Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, 2022, Westminster, Maryland
- Dungeon Family Tea — Four Roses Bourbon, Giffard Crème De Pêche Vigne, Xyla liqueur, peaches, iced tea, on the rocks
- Baron Baltimore’s Sangria — Rosé, brandy, watermelon, mint, Starry, soda water, on the rocks
August 20 Wine Dinner Menu and Pairings
- Amuse Bouche: Pickled Shrimp Deviled Egg paired with Creature Comforts Brewing Co., “Calimatic” Hoppy Pilsner
- First Course: Crabby Fried Green Tomatoes paired with Creature Comforts Brewing Co., “Calimatic” Hoppy Pilsner
- Second Course: Blackened Shrimp & Grits paired with Dungeon Family Tea
- Third Course: Kingfisher Gumbo paired with Baron Baltimore’s Sangria
- Fourth Course: Seafood Jambalaya paired with Westminster Rosé
- Fifth Course: Bananas & Caviar paired with W.L. Old Weller “Antique 107” Wheated Bourbon
A Culinary Journey Across America
Kingfisher’s Road Trip menus give Tucson diners a taste of regional traditions and ingredients. Following the U.S. South, the series heads to the East Coast on August 26 before two international stops in Jamaica and Senegal.
Reservations for general dining can be made at kingfishertucson.com or by calling 520-323-7739. Space for the August 20 wine dinner is limited.
Kingfisher is located at 2564 E. Grant Rd.
