Square One Concepts continues to expand this spring with the opening of its newest concept Crab & Mermaid Fish Shop, Sat., March 19, delivering a casual seafood dining experience to hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors in Old Town Scottsdale.

Square One Concepts also has a new chef, Isaac Carter, perhaps best known for his 12 years spent with celebrity chef Todd English’s enterprises, rapidly earning accolades as English’s go-to ‘golden boy.’

“We’re excited to launch Crab & Mermaid Fish Shop, a concept unique to the area because we’ve worked diligently to deliver a place to go for a casual yet unforgettable seafood dining experience,” Carter said.

Crab & Mermaid Fish Shop focuses on capturing the freshest seafood and favorite fish dishes from coast to coast. The original menu will feature regional clam chowder, lobster rolls, crab cakes, po’ boys, shrimp boils, fresh fish caught from the West Coast, Baja-style tacos and a raw bar.

The new restaurant will be located In the heart of Old Town Scottsdale at 4218 N. Scottsdale Rd. the casual seashore-themed venue has a 3,000 square-foot interior with a 940 square-foot patio.

The open-air patio will feature a full bar. Lunch and dinner will be served seven days a week. Happy hour is Monday through Friday at 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Crab & Mermaid Fish Shop hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Carter graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., after completing studies at Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y., and Temple University in Philadelphia.