It’s finally October, and there’s much more to this month than apple pie and pumpkin spice. October is also National Seafood Month and there’s a slew of local spots serving up fishy fare. Here are a few of our favorites:
Angry Crab Shack
This lively Valley staple is known for its spicy seafood boils served in plastic bags. During the month of October, guests can add a lobster tail to their bag for just $10. angrycrabshack.com
Koi Poke
Build a poke bowl with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, octopus or lobster and top it off with tasty garnishes like cilantro, cucumber, jalapeño or shaved Brussels sprouts. koipoke.com
Mastro’s
Custom seafood towers featuring options like east and west coast oysters and oversized shrimp are this sophisticated steakhouse’s signature dish. Each tower is served with dry ice for an extra dramatic experience. mastrosrestaurants.com
Pita Jungle
Start with PJ’s award-winning hummus served with seared ahi tuna with a curried sesame crust. Then, opt for the mahi mahi as an entrée, which comes with cilantro-jalapeño hummus, pico de gallo, pine nuts and lemon. Wood-fired salmon, shrimp, mahi mahi or ahi tuna can also be added to any dish. pitajungle.com
Nico Heirloom Kitchen
Nico’s menu changes with the seasons, but there’s always some scrumptious seafood to try. This month: mouthwatering mussels served with Schreiner’s chorizo, blistered tomatoes, white wine and noble bread. This posh Italian spot is also known for its house-made pastas, especially the scampi with bucatini, shrimp, garlic, white wine, chili and tomatoes. nicoaz.com
Farm & Craft
For lunch, try the salmon toast – flax toast topped with beet-cured salmon, tzatziki, arugula, cherry tomatoes, pickled onions and capers. For dinner, don’t miss the Rustic Salmon Bowl, a must-try medley of Faroe Islands salmon, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, quinoa, basil kale pesto and pepitas. ilovefarmandcraft.com
Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row
The Gilbert location of this energetic gastropub recently rolled out a new menu featuring a succulent salmon jambalaya with Cajun-spiced salmon, roasted cauliflower, spinach, tomato and brown rice. Pro tip: Substitute with blackened shrimp if salmon isn’t your style. dierkswhiskeyrow.com
Joyride Taco House
Seafood options at this trendy taqueria include crispy fish and chipotle shrimp tacos, topped with cilantro and Mexican slaw. joyridetacohouse.com
KOVO Modern Mediterranean
Start with the garlic shrimp shrouded in white wine, garlic, olive oil and red pepper flakes and finish with the wood-fired salmon served with cilantro-lime farro. kovomedi.com
Mowry & Cotton
This one-of-a-kind eatery inside the Phoenician offers a plethora of options for seafood lovers. Choose from seared tuna loin, roasted salmon, Atlantic halibut, grilled shrimp or whole roasted seabass (large enough to serve two people). mowryandcotton.com
