It’s finally Spot Prawn Season!!
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market
Spot prawn season has arrived at Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market, with a trio of feature offerings showcasing the prized local catch. Guests can enjoy fresh spot prawn sashimi served at the bar for $9 per piece, with the option to have the head fried for an additional $1, or opt for grilled spot prawns served with chimichurri sauce ($36 for four pieces). For those looking to cook at home, fresh spot prawns are also available through the shellfish market at $34 per pound.
B House
Spot prawn season is in full swing at B House Restaurant, showcasing two vibrant, seafood-forward dishes. The Firecracker Spot Prawns return as a seasonal favourite, featuring 1/2 lb of prawns ($39.99) in a rich chili garlic butter sauce with lobster stock, fresh herbs, marinated tomatoes, and house-made Japanese milk bread, a guest favourite that’s become a yearly staple. Also on offer is the B House Way Spot Prawn Ceviche, highlighting prawns in a warm citrus coconut sauce with herb oil, shallot vinaigrette, and crisp taro chips for a bright, layered take on the season’s prized catch.
Glowbal Restaurant
Spot prawn season is being celebrated at Glowbal Restaurant with a curated lineup of vibrant, West Coast–inspired dishes available across lunch and dinner menus. At lunch, guests can enjoy a Chilled Spot Prawns Salad featuring lemongrass chili emulsion, quinoa, kale, edamame, avocado, pickled vegetables, and fermented rice cracker, or Spot Prawns Radiatori with white asparagus, peas, and chardonnay cream sauce topped with herb crumbs. In the evening, the menu shifts to richer coastal flavours with Spot Prawns & Clams served with vadouvan velouté, warm naan, and spiced herb oil, alongside a refined BC Spot Prawns & Hokkaido Scallop Crudo finished with yuzu kosho vinaigrette, ikura, radish, and nori crisp. Menu
Coast Restaurant
Spot prawn season takes centre stage at Coast Restaurant, where a dedicated menu highlights the local catch across sushi, appetizers, and entrées. Raw preparations include Live Spot Prawn Sashimi and a Spot Prawn Stack with mango, avocado, and radish, as well as a Spot Prawn Roll finished with spicy mayo and garlic chili sauce. For lighter bites, offerings include Spot Prawn Toast with avocado and tomato relish, and a Spot Prawn Ceviche with bloody mary gazpacho and lemon verbena oil. The entrée selection features half-pound preparations of spot prawns grilled, tempura-fried, or served in garlic butter with lemon, alongside a richer Spot Prawn Risotto with lemon risotto, sautéed prawn bisque, and bottarga. Menu
Desi Indian Lounge
Spot prawn season is being featured at Desi Indian Lounge through a coastal South Indian-inspired special: Spot Prawn Moilee Curry served with lemon rice and Malabar paratha for $30. The dish highlights the local catch in a fragrant, coconut-based curry that brings together West Coast seafood with traditional Malabar flavours.
Italian Kitchen
Spot prawn season is being highlighted at Italian Kitchen with a refined lineup of coastal Italian-inspired dishes. The features menu includes Spot Prawns Crudo with blood orange, preserved lemon, purple shiso, fennel chips, and extra virgin olive oil, as well as a luxurious Spot Prawns & BC Sea Urchin Tagliolini with house-made squid ink pasta, garlic, chilies, sea urchin cream, and green onion oil. Additional offerings include Spot Prawns & White Asparagus Risotto with sweet peas and white asparagus cream, alongside a rich spot prawn bisque. For sharing, a combo option features 1 lb of grilled spot prawns served with salsa verde and grilled lemon, paired with a bottle of wine for $79. Menu
Riley’s
Spot prawn season is being celebrated at Riley’s Fish & Steak with a rich, coastal-driven menu showcasing the local catch across multiple preparations. Highlights include Spot Prawns Scampi with garlic confit and shallot butter, lemon white wine, fine herbs, and grilled baguette, alongside ‘Nduja & Tomato Spot Prawns featuring stewed heirloom tomatoes and ‘nduja broth. The appetizer selection includes Spot Prawns & Scallop Tartare served on toasted brioche with citrus and tarragon aioli, espelette, micro basil, and crispy heads, as well as Whole Grilled Spot Prawns finished with citrus-caper butter, double smoked bacon, brioche crumbs, and grilled lemon. For a heartier option, Spot Prawns Spaghettini is served with prawn bisque, spring peas, pea tendrils, and chili crunch. Menu
Black and Blue
Spot prawn season is being showcased at Black + Blue with a rich, steakhouse-inspired menu that highlights the local catch through both classic and elevated preparations. Appetizers include Spot Prawns & Bone Marrow Crostini with bone marrow butter and horseradish gremolata, as well as a Spot Prawns Salad featuring pickled rhubarb, macerated strawberries, fennel, and watercress. Entrée selections continue the indulgence with Spot Prawns Risotto with peas, zucchini, and Calabrian chili, and a Spot Prawns Oscar featuring BC Dungeness crab, asparagus, and hollandaise. For sharing or enjoy it yourself, a 1 lb charcoal-grilled spot prawn platter is served with creole butter and roasted pepper relish. Menu
Five Sails
Spot prawn season is being highlighted at Five Sails Restaurant with a refined, fine-dining approach that showcases the ingredient in both cooked and raw preparations. The menu features spot prawns paired with asparagus, fermented chili, beurre blanc, caviar, and potato, as well as a Spot Prawn Crudo dressed with yuzu kosho vinaigrette and gel, alongside avocado for a clean, citrus-driven expression of the season’s local catch. Menu
Feature image: Riley’s