On March 9, 2015, Corbett Fish House officially opened its doors at its East Vancouver location, near Costco. Now, a year later, General Manager, and co-owner Toby Eidem sat down to discuss the success they’ve had, their approach, favorite offerings, and the future.
He also shared with us some amazing dishes, like the special Salmon Reuben, which we hope makes it to main menu soon; the Results Fitness Training Grilled Salmon with quinoa and salad; Cod Tacos (classic and blackened), Shrimp Louie, and their famous Crack Crab Pepper Cheese soup.
It was a culinary explosion of outstanding flavor.
“Our approach has always been sustainable, quality products done right,” said Eidem, who has worked with Corbett since 2006. “When Corbett Fish House first opened its doors in 2002, we were gluten-free without really trying. It just happened as customers brought it to our attention. Looking back, it happened because we set out to make quality food. We make our own dressings and try to get high fructose corn syrup out of everything.”
Eidem says he and his business partners, Dana and Greg Boyce, are happy with the East Vancouver location, which is their third restaurant in the locally-owned, and growing chain.
Corbett Fish House follows the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch guidelines, which means the menu is 100 percent sustainable, and nothing is purchased from China. They go to great lengths to buy locally grown ingredients, as well.
“We are really a Midwestern Seafood Style Fish Fry with a Northwest touch,” Eidem said. “We love our location here, and are looking to expand our small chain into another location.”
Grilled Salmon (from Results Fitness Training menu)
I’ve had this dish about five times, and it’s perfect for those on a weight loss or specific training program, and is high in protein, greens, and low in fat. Each time, the chef grills the wild-caught 5 ounce salmon to perfection. It comes with a side salad and quinoa. I always eat mine with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It’s a very healthy option. It’s also the featured photo for this article, and was presented by Scott Binder, of Results Fitness Training, which is in the same shopping complex as Corbett Fish House.
Salmon Reuben Special
Is this to die for, or is this to die for? This culinary delight has pickled red cabbage, rubbed wild-caught salmon fillet, and is sprinkled with coriander, onion powder and some other seasonings. It’s then laid between two slices of 100% gluten free bread that’s been toasted with caraway seeds and butter, and smothered with homemade 1000 island dressing and smoked gouda. It’s currently a special with the intention of making its debut on the main menu very soon.
The Salmon Reuben is a culinary delight, loaded with flavor. The bread has a nice texture and crunch.
Shrimp Louie Salad
Always a fish house favorite, Corbett’s version uses Oregon-based shrimp, out of Newport. The dish doesn’t skimp on shrimp, and comes with romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, and capers. The 1000 Island dressing is house made. Corbett serves a large portion.
Corbett’s Shrimp Louie Salad offers a large portion.
Cod Fish Tacos
The Cod Fish Tacos are served as a two-some — one as classic cod fish fry, and the other is grilled cod with blackened seasoning. The former comes with a white, yogurt-based taco sauce, and is served with red cabbage, and an in-house pineapple chipotle salsa. Served inside white corn tortillas, it’s a bit messy to eat, but is loaded with flavor. It makes for a perfect light lunch.
The latter taco’s blackened seasoning and jalepeno tartar with Thai slaw gives this taco a real bite. It’s definitely a flavor explosion.
The cod fish tacos; one traditional Cod fishery, with white sauce, and the other is blackened with jalepeno tartar and Thai slaw.
Cracked Crab Pepper Cheese Soup
This was the first dish we sampled, and we all loved it! The soup has good flavor, cream, and spice, along with a good texture. The award-winning soup, which won Best Soup in Portland in 2010, has been picked up by all 17 New Seasons locations. Even the kids enjoyed it!
The Cracked Crab Pepper Cheese Soup won Best Soup in Portland in 2010.
Corbett Fish House History
The Boyces started Corbett Fish House in October, 2002, and it became an instant success. Greg grew up in Green Bay, WI, where Friday night fish fry’s are a tradition and local ritual. Upon arriving in the Pacific Northwest in 1980, he searched far and wide to find the kind of fish fry served in Midwest taverns. He didn’t find any.
Dana took her in-depth restaurant knowledge and used that history to make Corbett Fish House the success it is today.
Their approach is to emphasize quality customer service while serving great food, in a relaxing atmosphere.
Their East Vancouver location is 19206 SE 1st, Suite 102, Camas, WA, near Costco. It’s technically Camas, but most people refer to this area as East Vancouver. 360-258-1609.
To learn more visit www.corbettfishhouse.com
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