Finding great seafood in the desert sounds like the setup to a bad joke, but The Spice Sea in Phoenix is the punchline that leaves you satisfied instead of groaning.
This Cajun seafood spot tucked into a modest strip mall might have you doing a double-take – “Wait, am I still in Arizona?” – as the aromas of garlic, butter, and spice waft through the air.
The desert and the deep blue sea have finally made peace with each other, and the result is nothing short of miraculous.
Let’s be honest – when you think “Arizona cuisine,” seafood probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind…