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The family owns a 68-foot harpoon fishing boat that works the Pacific for swordfish, which is a more convincing sustainability pitch than a wall decal. This fast-casual seafood spot in Uptown Plaza keeps the fish never-frozen and the menu wide, running from poke bowls and swordfish tacos to grilled oysters and a lobster BLT on weekends. The chef earned a James Beard semifinalist nod in 2026, which is notable for a counter-service fish place.
Seven honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Foodist Awards 2025 · Finalist · Phenomenal Fast Casual Concept
- Foodist Awards 2024 · Finalist: Thai Peanut Poke Bowl · Standout Signature Dish
- AZ Central The 100 Best Metro Phoenix Restaurants
- Phoenix New Times 2024 · Best Weekly Specials · Best of Phoenix
- Phoenix Magazine Green Chile Tuna Melt · Top 100 Dishes of Arizona
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in Phoenix
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Southwest · Kyle Kent
One number, weighted & current 84
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Poke bowls Phoenix New Times, 2024
- Confit tuna sandwich Phoenix New Times, 2024
- Swordfish tacos Phoenix New Times, 2024
- Lobster BLT Phoenix New Times, 2024
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