Copper River (King) Salmon?

[DanielK]

I've seen it pop up in a few local retail shops, but has anyone seen it at a restaurant yet? Prefer MoCo, but DC acceptable.

[agarnett100]

Try Whole Foods they usually carry it around this time of year. Also maybe Costco

[DanielK]

I know - looking to have someone serve it to me. :-)

[agarnett100]

The Oceanaire has grilled Copper River Salmon on the menu
http://www.theoceanaire.com/pdf/menus...
Hopefully more restaurants will put it on the menu this season

[repete]

Just to clarify, the Oceannaire's Copper River offering was sockeye, not the OP's request for king. That's a very different fish in terms of texture and oils.

And in most preparations, one I'd prefer.

But the "Copper River" tag means little to me. As someone who has caught and prepared all five species of Pacific salmon minutes from rivers in all parts of Alaska, the quality of taste is about the handling, prep and cooking execution rather than the marketing program they come from.

If fish from and marketed as "Copper River" get better handling to preserve their branding, then fine, it could be worth it. Just be aware there's a lot of hype involved.