Charles Koh
From November 17-23 restaurants throughout Puget Sound will serve exclusive dishes to celebrate sustainable wild Alaska sockeye salmon from Bristol Bay, the largest source of wild salmon in the world
From Nov. 17–23, 40 Seattle area restaurants will host another unforgettable Bristol Bay Salmon Week. Exciting newcomers and returning favorites such as Homer, Local Tide, Sushi Kappo Tamura, The Walrus & The Carpenter and the Lakehouse, will serve exclusive, limited-time dishes that reflect both their culinary skill and the spirit of wild Alaska sockeye salmon. Organized by the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA), the weeklong event showcases wild sockeye salmon from Bristol Bay, Alaska—the world’s largest and most sustainable sockeye salmon fishery.
From fine dining to casual kitchens, participating chefs will feature sockeye salmon’s vibrant color, bold flavor, and firm texture through a range of dishes. Additionally, Whole Foods Markets Roosevelt Square, Interbay and Kirkland will host cooking demos and special promotions on Nov. 18 and 19 for those looking to enjoy Bristol Bay sockeye salmon at home.
Bristol Bay Salmon Week is more than a food celebration—it unites a community that supports a responsibly managed fishery and the small-boat fishing families, many with strong Seattle ties, who harvest this wild salmon.
“Seattle chefs embrace this annual event, and serve Bristol Bay sockeye salmon year-round, because they care deeply about the fish and the story behind it,” said Lilani Dunn, Executive Director of BBRSDA. “Bristol Bay salmon is wild, responsibly harvested, and carefully handled by independent fishermen and fishing families to ensure the highest quality from boat to plate. That commitment is something these kitchens are proud to support, and something that diners can taste in every dish.”
Located in southwest Alaska, Bristol Bay produces over half of the world’s wild sockeye salmon. This exceptional fish thrives in pristine waters, and these healthy runs exist because of generations of small-boat fishermen who responsibly harvest and carefully steward the fishery. The 2025 season was another strong year, with an estimated 56.7 million sockeye caught—14 percent above forecast and one of the largest runs in two decades. Many of the fishing families have deep roots in Seattle and Washington, playing a vital role in bringing wild salmon to local tables.
To see the full list of participating restaurants and plan your week, visit bristolbaysockeye.org/seattle-salmon-week. Join the celebration by dining out, ordering a featured dish, or cooking Bristol Bay sockeye salmon at home. Share your experience using #BristolBaySalmonWeek and tag @BristolBaySockeyeSalmon. Use the Find Your Fish tool at bristolbaysockeye.org to locate local retailers and enjoy wild sockeye all year long.
