Metro Vancouver’s Spot prawn season is coming up.
And seafood lovers can get their hands on some fresh spot prawns at one of these docks and restaurants in Metro Vancouver.
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Where To Get Spot Prawns In Metro Vancouver
Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf
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Steveston’s Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration is back at the iconic Fisherman’s Wharf in the historic Steveston Village. Dock sales start May 17. Their spot prawns are fresh from the sea and sold right from the vessel. Locals will be able to buy the freshest spot prawns right off the boat daily from Steveston harbour.
Pre-orders are now open. This will allow for you to be guaranteed a spot prawn meal for pick up after the dock sale date. The pre-order price is currently $25 but this can change throughout the season. If the market price on pick-up day is higher than your pre-order price, you won’t pay extra. If the market price is lower, you will get a refund or more prawns.
Vendors includes: Black Heart, David, Prawns on the Spot, Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood.
Note that many vendors accept cash only and remember to bring your own bucket with ice packs to keep your live Spot Prawns as fresh as possible.
When: Starting May 17th, open daily from 8am until sold out. Prices varies.
Where: Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf, 3866 Bayview St, Richmond
Spot Prawn Day
In addition to daily sales, Steveston’s Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration will be hosting a 1 day celebration on June 8, with family-friendly activities between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.
Activities includes:
- Culinary Stage – Guests can learn seafood cooking tips from local chefs
- Live Music – They can enjoy performances on the boardwalk, including a local Sea Shanty
- Kids Zone – Attendees can try Gyotaku fish printing, face painting, a bouncy boat, and live shows for kids
- Street circus acts from Circus West
- and more!
When: Saturday June 8th from 11 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf, 3866 Bayview St, Richmond
Vancouver Spot Prawn Festival
The annual Spot Prawn Festival will be taking place at the False Creek Fisherman’s Wharf in Vancouver, on May 26.
Attendees will have access to the docks, can watch cooking demos and partake in a number of other activities. They can also enjoy a variety of spot prawn dishes and seafood chowder.
When: May 26 from 11am – 3:30 pm
Where: False Creek Fisherman’s Wharf on Granville Island, 1505 West 1st Ave, Vancouver
Spot Prawn & Seafood Dine About
Richmond is hosting a Dine About event from June 1 – June 16. This is the third year of the event, following a successful launch in 2022.
The restaurant’s will feature a main course or appetizer made from local spot prawns or other seafood.
Here are this year’s participating restaurants:
- Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine – 4100 Bayview Street
Side dish – Steamed Spot Prawn in Red Curry Mousse ($70, serving 2 people) - Banh Mi Tres Bon – 1840-4720 McClelland Rd
Appetizer – Salt & Pepper Buttery Prawns 6pc (market price) - Britannia Brewing Steveston – 12240 Second Avenue #250
Main – Housemade Basil Linguini, Garlic Butter Spot Prawns & Local Mixed Cherry Tomatoes (market price) - Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant – 3866 Bayview Street #140
Main – Spot Prawns w/ Pernod, Tarragon, and Feta ($27.99) - Catch Kitchen & Bar – 3866 Bayview Street #200
Appetizer – Sizzling Spot Prawn Skillet (market price) - Five Roads Brewing Co – 12251 No. 1 Rd #130
Main – Spot Prawn Roll ($40) - Globe@YVR – 3111 Grant McConachie Way (inside Fairmont Vancouver Airport)
Appetizer – Spot Prawn Ceviche (market price) - Lavash Seaside Grill – 3800 Bayview Street #108
Main – Lemon Garlic Spot Prawn Spaghetti ($29) - Little Mexico Cantina – 3131 Chatham St #150
Appetizer – Spot Prawn Ceviche ($25) - O’Hare’s Gastropub – 5031 Steveston Hwy
Main – Crispy Cajun Fish Burger ($22.99) - Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill – 3800 Bayview Street #112
Appetizer – Chilled Steamed Spot Prawns with Spicy Thai Seafood Sauce ($50) - The Story Cafe – 2800 Sexsmith Road
Appetizer – Kataifi Spot Prawns ($22)
When: June 1 – June 16
Where: Several participating locations.
Local Grocery Stores
If you are unable to attend one of the events or head over to Steveston, spot prawns are also available at selected local grocery stores around Metro Vancouver. The following stores are known to carry live spot prawns, however prices and availability varies: Sungiven Foods, T&T Super Market, H Mart and Price Smart Foods.
Local Restaurants
There are also a number of local restaurants with special Spot Prawn menu and dishes available for the season. Including:
- Straight and Marrow
- Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market
- Skye Avenue Kitchen & Lounge
- Smithy’s Oyster House on Main Street
- Coast Restaurant
- Five Sails
- Italian Kitchen
- Glowbal Restaurant
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