Celebrate National Fishing Week

In celebration of National Fishing Week, Blue Mermaid Chowder House and Bar (471 Jefferson Street) is reeling in the good times with some incredible tastings that showcase the best in local, sustainable Bay Area seafood.

A 3-course prix fixe dinner menu will be offered this Friday from 5PM until 10PM. The event encourage guests to bring any fresh fish into the restaurant (limit one fish per table and under twenty pounds) and Chef Steven Connolly will prepare and cook the fish for guests to enjoy.

In addition to this unique dining opportunity, Blue Mermaid will also be offering a special 3-course dinner menu for $36 the entire week, from June 2 through June 8. The menu will showcases the most sustainable and freshest product available with 10% of sales going to the San Francisco Seafood Watch and Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sustainable programs to help keep our oceans healthy. Here’s what will be served:

First Course

Dungeness Crab & Corn Chowder | Cilantro Olive Oil

Point Reyes Oysters on the Half Shell | Jalapeno-Ginger Mignonette

Second Course

Ling Cod | Cherry Tomatoes, Rock Shrimp, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Dijon Mustard Sauce

Steelhead Trout | Red Pearl Onions, Sunburst Squash, Bacon Orzo, Roasted Grape Sauce

Albacore Tune | Fava Beans, Baby Carrots, Micro Cilantro, White Corn Butter

Third Course

Housemade Peach Ice Cream | Nectarines, Raspberries, Figs

Yachtail Special

The Helm| Leblon Cachaca, Lime, Mint, Organic Agave – $9

High Sails | Hanger One Vodka, Fresh Strawberries, Lemon Juice, Green Tea Syrup, Sparkling Wine – $10

Good grub for a good cause. There’s nothing fishy about that.