While spring in Vancouver means the return of cherry blossoms, it also means the return of halibut season!
Caught fresh daily and straight into the kitchen, local chefs at a number of restaurants have whipped up some amazing halibut features.
From upscale dining rooms to your favourite neighbourhood restaurant, here’s where to catch the best halibut dishes in Vancouver this spring.
Coast is going all in on halibut season! In addition to nightly features that showcase the freshest daily catch, Coast has added halibut to their Happy Hour menu.
Their specials include:
- Halibut Ceviche (tequila & lime cilantro, tarot root chips) for $16
- Halibut Fritters (corn breaded, capers, spicy tomato sauce) for $16
- Halibut Popcorn (cajun spiced, lime, old bay aioli) for $16
These specials are available everyday from 2:30pm to 5:30pm, and extended hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30am to 5:30pm.
Address: 1054 Alberni Street, Vancouver
Chef Behshad’s latest creation is halibut with smoked carrot purée, pea & fava ragu, pancetta, grilled romaine, and beurre blanc for $49.
Address: 1015 Burrard St, Vancouver
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market
Fanny Bay is a seafood lovers paradise. BC halibut is currently on their fresh sheet each week, with a rotating dish on a weekly basis. Halibut is also available as an upgrade from the lingcod on their fish and chips when available.
Address: 762 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Award-winning chef Alex Kim is showcasing fresh halibut by adding a new addition to the Five Sails menu. Enjoy poached Pacific Wild Halibut with local caviar, allium espuma, aromatic fumet, new potato brandade, and asparagus.
Address: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
The Teahouse in Stanley Park invites locals and visitors alike to try their crab and shrimp Crusted Halibut. It features chimichurri fingerling potatoes, garden vegetables, and lemon caper butter sauce.
Address: 7501 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver
From now until April 30th, Fable Kitchen is offering a three-course tasting menu ($55 per person) which includes Halibut as a main course. Enjoy steamed Halibut with miso roasted carrot, potato rosti, and brown butter, paired with Winemakers Cut Grüner Veltliner.
Address: 1944 W 4th Avenue, Vancouver
With so many ways to utilize halibut in creative dishes, Chef Ameer will be featuring halibut in various ways throughout the season.
Address: 1479 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver
This fine dining restaurant with stunning views of the city is serving up a local halibut dish with blistered tomato crust, parmesan fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and lemon butter sauce.
Address: W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver
Known for their fresh seafood, and lively atmosphere, The Sandbar is featuring a wood grilled Haida Gwaii halibut with coconut jasmine rice, market vegetables, and lemon caper beurre blanc. Their menu also includes a daily fresh sheet with oysters, lobster, sablefish, and seabass.
Address: 1535 Johnston Street, Creekhouse #102, Vancouver
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