black cod
noun
: a large gray to blackish bony fish (Anoplopoma fimbria of the family Anoplomatidae) of the Pacific coast that is an important food fish and has a liver rich in vitamins
called also sablefish
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Fine dining restaurant Foray, for example, will offer a seasonal three-course dinner for $125 on June 5 and 6, featuring dishes like Masami Ranch American wagyu tartare and house-aged Monterey Bay black cod.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Expect the En staples—sashimi, sake, black cod—now with a dash of French flair, and, of course, the restaurant’s mythic tofu.
—Air Mail, 7 Mar. 2026
Mains include short ribs with parsnip mash and sherry jus or Basque-style black cod.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Guests get priority booking or can order that black cod with miso direct to their room.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Expect the En staples—sashimi, sake, black cod—now with a dash of French flair, and, of course, the restaurant’s mythic tofu.
—Air Mail, 7 Mar. 2026
Mains include short ribs with parsnip mash and sherry jus or Basque-style black cod.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Guests get priority booking or can order that black cod with miso direct to their room.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Black cod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20cod. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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