Even in a landlocked city in the desert, hundreds of miles from any ocean, Water Grill Las Vegas offers high quality and value, bringing in the season’s first catch, multiple times each week.
In a recent appearance on the Las Vegas CBS affiliate, KLAS, Executive Chef Jeffrey Moreto shared Wild California Spiny Lobster at the start of the season, including education and preparation tips on this unique and original California seafood experience.
“We like to feature our first-of-season program where we highlight what season has [recently] opened and what's readily available. California Spiny Lobster season [is here] and we’re one of the few restaurants on the strip that offer this product.”
California Spiny Lobster season opened up in early October and will typically run through March. This seasonal West Coast specialty can be prepared several ways. Chef Moreto explains how there’s no need to over-do it.
“We do a simple preparation and let the seafood speak for itself. So, we keep it very simple.”
Ready to introduce (or reintroduce) yourself to this seasonal seafood sensation? Check out our menus and make reservations where you can find California Spiny Lobster swimming in our live saltwater tanks.
With Wild Columbia River King Salmon, it's not about the destination; it's about the journey: a 1,243-mile trek, that is.
The Columbia River runs over 1,200 miles, from Canada through Washington, Oregon and to the Pacific Ocean. It's from here that the Wild Columbia River King Salmon makes its trek - returning from the salt water to the fresh waters of its birth.
Wild Columbia River King Salmon, also known as “Chinook” Salmon, is admired for its marbling, which comes from the fat reserves it builds as the fish travels up one of the longest rivers in North America. The Columbia River starts in the freshwaters of the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, and carves its way through Washington and the northern part of Oregon before making it to the Pacific Ocean.
Since this river passes through multiple states, it creates a unique collaboration when it comes to fishery management. Both Washington and Oregon have a seat at the table when it comes to determining quotas and fishery openings, with the season typically running from May to October.
This isn’t your average river fish. King Salmon are anadromous – meaning they’re born in freshwater before making a migration to the saltwater oceans, where they spend their lives until it's time to spawn again. That’s when they return to the freshwaters of their birth, journeying back up the Columbia River.
King Salmon is the largest of the Pacific Salmon, averaging 15 to 20 pounds. Those fat reserves lead to a rounder mid-section and the highest fat content of all Pacific Salmon.
At Water Grill, we serve Wild Columbia River King Salmon grilled with heirloom carrots and vadouvan curry butter. Hungry for more? Check out our daily menus and grab a reservation.