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Experience Wild BC Salmon
Where to Eat Wild BC Salmon This Summer
Summer and Wild BC Salmon just belong together. From family dinners on the coast to nights out with friends, wild salmon has long been part of what makes a BC summer special. This year, there's even more reason to celebrate. Forecasts are calling for the largest Fraser River sockeye return since 2018, making it what we're calling the Summer of Sockeye.
While we celebrate all five species of Wild BC Salmon, this season is shaping up to be a memorable one for sockeye lovers. Participating restaurants across BC are featuring fresh Wild BC Salmon dishes (see below) inspired by the waters, people, and communities that make our coast unique. Find a restaurant, order the salmon, and enjoy a true taste of BC.
Participating restaurants
From Michelin-starred dining rooms to casual waterfront restaurants, British Columbians and visitors alike are invited to experience Wild BC Salmon at its peak through limited-time menu features available throughout the summer.
Apollonia Greek Restaurant — Herb Grilled Wild BC Salmon Fillet, Lemon Roasted Potatoes, Arugula Salad (Vancouver, BC)
Autostrada Britannia — Grilled Wild BC Salmon (Britannia Beach, BC)
Carlino — Wild BC Salmone al Tartufo Nero(Vancouver, BC)
Honey Salt — Grilled Wild BC King Salmon (Vancouver, BC)
June — Pan Roasted Wild BC Sockeye Salmon with a Vin Blanc Sauce, Pomme Puree, Peas and Favas. Photo credit: Juno Kim (Vancouver, BC)
Lift Bar Grill View — Wild BC Salmon with Fried Polenta, Roasted Nori, Broccolini, Baby Carrots, Beurre Blanc, and Herb Oil. (Vancouver, BC)
Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier — Maple Glazed Wild BC Sockeye Salmon Skewers with Arugula Berry Salad (North Vancouver, BC)
Published on Main — Micuit of Spring Wild BC Salmon with Seaweed, Nettle, and Tubers.(Vancouver, BC) (MICHELIN Star)
Restaurant Kavita — Wild BC Salmon in Goan Coconut Fish Curry, with Heirloom Red Rice, and Farm Asparagus. (Vancouver, BC) (MICHELIN Recommended)
Savio Volpe — Grilled Wild BC Sockeye with Cashew Crema, Sea Asparagus, Braised Radish, Bronze Fennel Oil, Fennel Pollen, Herbs. (Vancouver, BC) (MICHELIN Recommended)
Why This Summer Is Special
The 2026 Wild BC Salmon season got underway on June 9th with the first commercial sockeye opening in Barkley Sound on Vancouver Island's west coast. Many of the salmon now appearing on restaurant menus were harvested during these early openings, bringing fresh, wild-caught BC salmon from the boat to the plate.
This year is shaping up to be one of the most exciting salmon seasons in recent memory, with forecasts calling for the strongest Fraser River sockeye return since 2018. Combined with increased summer tourism and FIFA World Cup visitors, demand for Wild BC Salmon is already creating a buzz across the province.