Hammerheads Ocean Grill, a casually upscale, independent seafood place swimming alone in a sea of West Valley chain restaurants, is several steps up from the area’s chain fare. Prepare for a wait at this popular spot, but pass the time mesmerized by two enormous saltwater aquariums that flank the archway between the bar and restaurant. Drop your line for mussels, moist sea scallops, gently blackened mahi-mahi with crawfish etouffee and hazelnut-crusted sole.

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