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| - My seafood crisis began about 1.5 years ago when I moved to the land-locked state of Arizona. As a native San Franciscan, I couldn't come to terms with mediocre desert seafood. That is, until my bf Matt and I dined at Wildfish Seafood Grille for Restaurant Week.
Many AZ seafood spots strive to impress with elaborate décor, attempting to mask their mediocre food. Not Wildfish. Their ambiance and menu wowed me by encompassing all of my seafood eating requirements: FRESH sea creatures, delicious sides, impeccable service and a fancy but not stuffy atmosphere.
Neon lighting illuminates Wildfish's entrance and bar. Inside it's just dim enough to set the perfect mood. We arrived earlier than our reservation time so we sat at the bar for drinks. I ordered a mojito (of course) and to my delight it was pure minty refreshment. Bubbly and not too sweet, the bartender muddled it to perfection right before my eyes.
Post-drinks, we settled into a comfortable booth. Although the restaurant looked packed, every table was privately well spaced so it didn't feel crowded. Our waiter was professional, personable and not overbearing. He checked in just enough so I never looked around for him. He also allowed us to linger and enjoy each course. We never felt rushed.
For our appetizer we both ordered the Pacific Ahi Tuna Crudo, a dish similar to Ahi Carpaccio, and I can honestly say it's the best I've ever tasted. The dollop of radish salad in the center perfectly accented the chilled Ahi's raw and meaty taste.
My main course of Halibut was served over rice with a Mediterranean flavored sauce containing olives and tomatoes. After just one bite of that flaky, tender, perfectly seared and seasoned fish my seafood crisis came to a screeching halt - my mouth enthusiastically welcomed that mouthwatering fresh seafood taste!
Matt raved about his Seafood Cioppino, and after sampling it I could see why. Tons of succulent mussels, shrimp, scallops and crab pieces were tossed into a flavorful sauce and placed on top a piece of bread that soaked up all the juices.
We also ordered 2 amazingly tasty sides - spinach sautéed with olive oil and garlic, and crisp snap peas coupled with flavorful seared mushrooms. Hats off to the chef for creating vegetables with flair!
Dessert was delicious & decadent. My 3 crème brulees - vanilla, espresso and raspberry - tasted rich and creamy. Matt picked a chocolate mousse deep in taste but light and fluffy in texture, decorated with a tart raspberry sauce. Oh yes, I sampled everything.
I can't believe I'm actually giving a seafood restaurant located near the "Waterfront" 5 whole stars - but I did it, it's that awesome. My seafood crisis is officially over, I'm wild for Wildfish!
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