Now I understand why every other place was fully booked with a wait time of 30 mins and this one was completely empty with just one other family. My husband and I were walking past this place when the person working at the door of the restaurant approached us to come in for lunch and we decided to try this spot. I got the lobster roll on a bread and he got fish and chips. The lobster roll was so gross.. it was cold and tasted like store bought lobster that just got thrown on a piece of bread. I ended up eating the piece of bread only. I even asked the waiter after the first bite if they can change the food cause I could not eat it and he said no they'd have to charge me for whatever I get. read more

Catch - Doesn't even look appetizing - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

Was craving clam chowder after a long hike and overnight in Big Sur. This hit the spot. Service was great and the clam chowder was very thick creamy and tasty. We also got the crab cakes which were great! Prices are also good compared to everything around. read more

You know that feeling when you eat someplace and you regret it almost immediately on a few bites and start feeling nauseous, like it was bad fish? That. Way too touristy. Pushed by our lovely hotel. But really, a massive disappointment. I will say I think the owner tries and means well. But a really bad experience. read more

Service was good, atmosphere was nice, good menu options. I ordered a salmon burger and Wife ordered pesto pizza. When the food arrived they had grilled onions on top of the salmon burger, which could be a good thing, but they were cold like they came out of the fridge. Salmon didn't have no seasoning, only had the honey mustard on half the sandwich, bun wasn't that impressive. The pizza lacked any seasoning, the chicken was good quality but no flavor. Pesto was good, but both items needed some love read more

Let's start with food, shall we? We ordered fish tacos, burger, fish and chips and clam chowder. If you want to order burger specify how well you want it cook, otherwise it will be on a raw side, which not great if you order it for kids. Fish and chips were decent, came with delicious sauce. Clam chowder was very bland lacking of flavor, salt, herbs, but came in delicious sourdough bread bowl, a bit stale but still good. The best dish was fish tacos with fresh veggies and palatable sauce! Confirming what is advertised in Yelp, they do greet each guest with glass of cold champagne and tiny spoon of black caviar (don't get excited it was not beluga,but cheap fish caviar that was colored). I will return to that restaurant it for the good but for the ambiance and interior with was absolutely magical and romantic! Both adults and kids will enjoy the splendor, wall art and soft light from unique lamps! read more

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Had dinner at Catch tonight. What a delight! The wait staff was welcoming and attentive. I had the halibut and my wife had the sea bass. Both of our meals were delicious. At one point a guitarist strolled around the dining area serenading us all. It was unexpected and lovely. My wife and I shared a tiramisu that was a perfect end to a wonderful meal. We would definitely come again. read more

Besides the poor service (being waited on by 3 different people) and them charging for my birthday dessert that was supposed to be complimentary, my boyfriend ended up with awful food poisoning 4 hours after eating here. He threw up for 5 hours and was feverish and shaking all night. Once it was out of his system by the next evening he was back to normal. The manager gave us a refund for his meal (sand dabs) and our oysters (he only had 1 oyster because he isn't a huge fan) which was alright, but then had the audacity to tell me "my grandma says that sometimes when you eat something you don't like you can psych yourself into throwing it up." It was classic food poisoning and I've never seen him so sick, so I didn't appreciate the gaslighting. Also, if you're going to offer complimentary champagne and caviar, I would suggest coming up to the table with it and offering, instead of just putting it down and making us feel very uncomfortable when we said we're sober so we will pass on the champagne. Not everyone drinks! read more

Reservations scheduled through OpenTable. Arrived and greeted with friendly smiles and were seated right away. Cute place and very it was packed! Great music playing overhead. Oysters on the half shell were so delicious and fresh. My husband's pizza was very tasty. The Sea Bass was amazing. I had it with potatoes au gratin and veggies which was perfect accompaniment along with a nice glass of Pinot Grigio. read more

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What an amazing experience at this wonderful restaurant located right on Ocean Avenue in Carmel. Their wine list is amazing and well priced so do order a nice bottle to enjoy with your meal. We had the crab cakes for appetizers and they were one of the best we've ever had. For our entrees I had the Kampachi- grilled simply with salt and pepper and served with mashed potato and vegetables. Amazing!!! The Kampachi itself is such a flavorful fish that it doesn't need any marinade or sauce. The wife had the veggie pasta which she said was great. Dessert was skipped because we were too full but the mint tea in the end worked as a great digestif. Love this restaurant!! read more

Catch Point Formerly a Mediterranean restaurant, aptly named "Mediterranean," this restaurant underwent a remodel back in early '20 but kept the original owners. Now, Catch has been self-annointed as "Carmel's Fish House," and features a bevy of fresh, 100% sustainable seafood and a menu that features much what one would expect from a Monterey Bay seafood joint--with one caveat as Catch pays homage to their former Mediterranean heritage with lots of pasta options and even seafood pizzas The Good: *Dog-friendly outdoor seating *Reservations are available through their website or OpenTable®. *Great location in the heart of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. *Complimentary champagne and caviar shooters are a nice touch to go along with their complimentary warm focaccia and oil. *Clam Chowder was excellent! Thick broth with lots of clams and not too many taters to kill the flavor. It was particularly delicious when using the bread as a scooping device. *The Cioppino was too outstanding, as it had a shipload of seafood mixed into it (no crab), and the broth itself was delicious and full of great seafood and tomato flavor. The Meh: *Website claims to have "oceanview" dining. Hmm... ok, sure. :) *Carissa's Grilled Salmon Plate was a bit of a disappointment, as the fish was overcooked and the Potatoes au Gratin (side dish) were also dried-out. *Service was a bit iffy, as the server was nice enough and was trying, but he seemed to struggle with timing and consistency throughout the service. However, this might have had something to do with our seating arrangements. (See below) The Ugly: *They have this narrow hallway outdoor seating area (owner calls it the "outdoor alley") that's, to be kind, is sorta strange. You're kind of tucked away in a dark alley and feel forgotten about as it took nearly ten minutes before we were greeted, and throughout the meal requests weren't fulfilled and paying the bill at the end took a good twenty additional minutes. TLDR: An almost perfect meal (minus the salmon) and iffy service brings this place to a 3.5* but rounded up because we'll most likely be back. read more

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Very mediocre. The decor is very very tired. The seafood is good, uninspiring, just fine. Nothing is going to knock your socks off here. It is all edible and serviceable. The service friendly enough and the minstrel guitarist was lovely. There is no wine list to speak of so don't even try, but they poured a very heavy gin and tonic. I was shocked the concierge at our luxury hotel recommended this place. I mean, it is fine for a Tuesday night out at a shopping mall in Ohio, but for Carmel, no. Just no. read more

Service, ambiance, food & the entirety of the place is great! My husband and I were just walking around the streets of Carmel trying to get seated somewhere for dinner. Fortunately, they just started taking in guests when we pass by their restaurant and got seated right away. You first get greeted with champagne and a small dollop of caviar (WHO DOES THAT?) and then they also serve bread with dipping sauce (vinaigrette & EVOO) which is also so good and fresh and then ordered Frito Misto for apps which is SOOOOO GOOD!! (Portion was great also) Their pasta list isn't very extensive which I appreciate because they each dish they list on their menu is made with love and care. I ordered Fresh spaghetti with clams instead of linguine (they only have spag opt if you want another pasta alternative, and it's freshly made ;)] Hubby ordered surf and turd and he was so pleased with the quality of the meat and the lobster! The portions were great! Not too big not too small! Just perfect! I would definitely come back and will totally recommend to my friends & fam when they go to Carmel!! Love love love! Ps. We got a sweet treat from a lovely musician who came and serenaded everyone in the restaurant! read more

Catch - Linguini and Clams (switched the ling to spag) - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

Service was bad. The waiter was not inviting and was short with his words. The food was a 7-8/10. But overall I would not want to go back there. read more

They have the location so probably why there's so much foot traffic. Honestly the restaurant was a bit deceiving. Service was not good. Worked with four different staff, they forgot part of our order and still tried to bill us for it and overall the food did not hit the mark. I was not expecting this type of review for this spot. Unfortunate. read more

My husband and I have eaten here a few times when visiting the Monterey Peninsula. The food is outstanding with incredibly reasonable prices for the freshness and quality. Start with some of the best fresh, fried calamari ever. And the Clam Chowder is legitimately the freshest, creamiest, bestest on the west coast. Service is great, with food coming out fast and hot, and they don't rush your meal! Mina is friendly and reads his customers well. The live music is such a nice treat, not too loud, not too much to interfere with your meal. Go and enjoy Catch Carmel! read more

They take reservations! Online(I think) but definitely via telephone Street parking only and restaurant is romantic/ date night vibes -- outdoor seating offers heat lamps, candles on the table and white linen tablecloths I ordered: Open Faced Lobster Sandwich $25 - definitely interesting since it was open faced but taste was still good, bread was soft. Price was a tad more but maybe Friends ordered oysters and enjoyed them On my list of need to bring Bb here haha read more

Catch - Lobster roll/sandwich- 4 stars - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

We went for an early dinner. My girlfriend and I were amazed at the lobster tails, complimentary caviar and champagne and port after dinner. Price was very reasonable and our waiter was outstanding!!! Definitely will go back again read more

Best seafood spot in Carmel! If you're hungry and a protein lover--dive in! The oysters are spot on. This place is exceptional: their seafood pasta, Frutti Di Mare, is so packed with seafood, you'll wonder if they forgot the pasta. The fish tacos? Delicious and loaded with fish--no skimping here! And don't miss out on the local sparkling wine--Folktale Rosé!" read more

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The three rockfish tacos were delicious. We also had the grilled jumbo prawns that were equally good. It had a great Cilantro mayo sauce for dipping that was very good. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Catch - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

I dined here with my boyfriend and our family during a short trip and while service was amazing, the food itself was definitely not. First of all, we did not know that Catch is the sister restaurant to Dametra Cafe right next door and has multiple of the same items. We ate lunch at Dametra Cafe that same day and were hoping for something new and different for dinner at Catch. In fact, we even got the same waiter, which was funny and he gave us absolutely top notch service, but it was disappointing to see the lack of variety between the two restaurants in terms of dishes. We ordered the oysters and were never told where they came from. They also did not taste very good, had a piece stuck to the shell on every one, and also made my dad throw up later that night. For my entree, I had the lobster risotto, which was so disappointing. The scallop on top was clearly far from fresh and was chewy and rubbery. It was clear they used pre-frozen scallops and I was not happy, especially with how close they are to the actual beach/ocean. My boyfriend and a few other family members ordered the Surf and Turf--the lobster was burnt and rubbery as well as the steak. Both of which I refused to eat after tasting a little bit of. My dad enjoyed his salmon and my brother said the calamari steak was okay. Overall, we will not be returning. read more

Catch - Scallop obviously pre-frozen, was rubbery and risotto was overall not that good - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

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Great food and great service. The caviar and champagne was a wonderful addition to the beginning our meal. The seafood was fresh and well prepared. Staff was knowledgeable and attentive. The place had an ocean of theme with jellyfish decor tastefully included throughout. We were there for lunch and was by the window and was able to enjoy the lovely Carmel day without sitting outside read more

Recently I visited Carmel I went for a lunch time a Catch to celebrate my friend birthday. We arrived around for lunch and we been received with some complimentary caviar and sparkling wine. Server was very attentive and give us some recommendations. Food was delicious and very fresh. Very nice decoration. Nice to go for a romantic dinner. read more

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Great food!!! Fun night! Loads of food! 2nd time here and will definitely come again read more

Starting by saying the staff earned them an extra star. Nice people. The food was okay nothing special so, don't expect a great lunch or dinner. The chowder was good to average as was the crab and the salad. If the owners read this: hire new cooks and give the front of the house a raise. But you must already know this. read more

My date and I found this place on Yelp after we arrived in town too late to eat at our first choice. We got there ~45 minutes before they were supposed to close and were seated immediately. I didn't take photos but the interior is beautiful, especially the blue-lit ceiling which is adorned with hanging glass jellyfish lamps and painted(?) whales. The sunset lighting throughout the restaurant and live entertainment made for romantic ambiance. There are a lot of options to choose from food wise(sandwiches, pasta, seafood, pizza, etc.). Prices are comparable to most seafood places in SF and portions are large. Caviar + Champagne (house) -- This was my first time trying champagne and caviar, so I don't know what's good but both were amazing. The caviar was sweet and slightly briny, and the texture enhanced the experience. Bread + Oil/Balsamic Vinegar (house) Fisherman's Cioppino (4/5) -- Every component of the seafood was cooked perfectly although I was surprised they included salmon in theirs. Broth was flavorful. The bread felt unnecessary because they'd already brought bread out for us. The only off-putting moments were the couple of bites that had some sand in them. All American Cheese Burger (4/5) -- My date thought the fries were dry. The burger itself was good Only thing is that we ordered clam chowder and the staff must have forgotten about it. We forgot about it until the end of our meal and I asked a waiter if it was still coming. Mind you this was already past closing so we decided to not get it. We forgot to check until after we left, but they charged us for the chowder we never got. Service was good at first, then went downhill as the night progressed...probably because staff wanted to go home. read more

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I had a Birthday dinner with my teenage daughter there. The food was great, especially Fried Calamari. The service was great too. The server, Mario, was friendly and professional. We loved it very much and will be back! Thank you, Mariko read more

We had a day in Carmel-By-the-Sea and wanted seafood. After a brief Yelp search we found Catch, and I'm glad we did. It was exactly what we wanted on a gorgeous day - upscale, fresh seafood with outdoor dining (COVID is still a thing at this time). They started us off with a bit of champagne and caviar, then we ordered drinks from their drink menu: I had their black walnut bitters Manhattan, my partner had the sangria with fresh raspberries. On to grilled prawns and fresh oysters to start - a good contrast in flavor and technique - fire vs raw. The oysters were very light and the prawns had a good char and spice. I have a rule when I done - look for the menu item that doesn't fit - and here it was the prawns tikka masala. They were spectacular, paired with a Chimay Blue. Just the right spice and enough cream to add depth to the palette. My partner had the Crab Louie salad, which feature fresh romaine paired with very, very delicate crab. It turns out the aioli that came with the shrimp made a better dressing than their thousand island style house dressing. This was exactly what we wanted for a "heavy" lunch to avoid a "heavy" dinner on a Saturday night before traveling on Sunday. Service was on point and very accommodating. 16 minute wait and they took my number to call me - allowing us to browse the nearby shops and galleries. read more

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Food is very delicious and service is good! They gave us complimentary wine and caviar. We ate her last may for our anniversary.

Great ambiance and incredibly friendly host, but the food was just okay. We definitely enjoyed the complimentary bread and champagne (the caviar is not our thing). We were seated in the outside alley which was beautiful and even had heaters. Unfortunately our entrees were just okay. I had the shrimp & crab ravioli which was definitely the better of the two. My boyfriend ordered the Frutti di Mare, and it was not good, which is why I wasn't able to give a higher review. It was fishy and lacked any other flavor, which was such a bummer because there was quite a bit of seafood. It was so poorly flavored and fishy that we were not able to finish it. read more

Catch - Shrimp and Crab Ravioli- very good - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

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Yikes, honestly I'm not usually this harsh but this food was surprisingly bad. Granted I got take out, and we only got one seafood item, so maybe the other food is better but what we got lacked flavor, innovation, and freshness of ingredients. We ordered foods we thought might travel decently since we were hoping to eat our food at the beach at sunset; a pizza, burger and fish and chips. We got a Mediterranean pizza, that had artichokes, olives, and tomatoes with tomato sauce and mozerella cheese. The sauce had zero flavor, the dough was fat and doughy, and the ratio of toppings to dough was all wrong. The tomatoes on the pizza were not good, they lacked flavor and had bad mealy texture, the artichokes were obviously out of a can or jar and tasted sour and otherwise flavorless. I had hoped given how close they are to artichoke fields they'd have decent ones but I was sorely mistaken. I'm not going to lie, I was almost angry at how bad it was, felt like a waste of money and calories. The burger was bland and boring, as were the fries. The fish and chips was also bland, the breading was not crispy and the fries tasted like they had been sitting around and didn't have enough salt. The only reason I am not giving this place 1 star is because all the staff I interacted with while waiting for my order were friendly and considerate. The interior looked nice enough and is very conveniently located, the outdoor area is also heated and cutely decorated. If they had decent food they would have something going for them but unfortunately they do not. read more

This was a perfect beginning for my birthday trip! The staff was amazing the live music was fantastic this I will never forget. read more

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The cuisine was simply exceptional was greeted with a complementary appetizer that included caviar! Unfortunately, the ambiance didn't meetup. Pleasantly surprised with the service (from a younger crowd, these teens and twenty somethings were taught well and they listened). Better than standard for downtown Carmel. read more

Catch - Caesar Salad with anchovies and shaved Parmigiana reggiano. - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

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On our first day here we stopped in for a quick snack and a drink. Sheriff was so nice and attentive that we had to return for dinner tonight. I can't say enough good things about the service. The food is great too. We will come back before we leave. Great service!!! read more

This restaurant deserves top marks not only for the food but especially for the service. The moment we walked in we were treated like VIPs. We did not have reservations but were fortunately able to get a table for two. I had a glass of the Carmel Pinot and the pour was very generous. For our starter we had the lobster cake which was cooked over corn. The lobster cake was tender with a nice crunchy outside. For my entree, I had the sand dab, which I was curious to taste as I had just seen some at the aquarium. The fish was cooked well, also tender and tasty. Overall I recommend checking this place out! read more

Catch - lobster cakes - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

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Amazing service, delicious food, and beautiful decor! Sharif was amazing, he was very kind and attentive. This was some of the best seafood I have ever eaten. 10/10!! read more

Exactly what I had in mind and they delivered. Chose the Greek salads to start followed by the steamed mussels and clams in white wine sauce. Great breath. Not salty. Just right. The warm bread they serve with the balsamic vinegar with olive oil is nice to absorb the white wine sauce. I felt the tasted bread with cheese on top was too rich for me, but others may feel different. Satisfied after driving 4 hours and some change from Petaluma this afternoon. Noise level and music in the background are bother soft and relaxing. All tables are spaced out well. There are two non-gendered bathrooms that are roomy and clean. I had originally tried to get into Portabella next door, but the were all full. Apparently the same owners at this establishment. Staff are attentive, not pushy or disruptive. They are all wearing masks. When handling food, they are wearing gloves. There is outdoor seating available. I would say give this place a try. They have a nice selection/variety on their menu and prices are very reasonable for Carmel. read more

Catch - Steamed Mussels and Clams - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

Absolutely loved this place. From the moment we walked in we were treated with the best service and fabulous food. We both had the halibut. Absolutely incredible. They start you out with complimentary shot of champagne and a little spoonful of caviar. We loved it so much we went back 2 days later. Great food and great service! read more

Service was pretty bad. From the beginning to the end. Idk where to start. No specials, no champagne/caviar greeting plate-other couple did get it. We ordered vegetable soup, but it was a purée, which we weren't told what to expect. Also no water, had to wait forever for lemons over my fish. I ordered local fish, mom ordered salmon. She didn't like it, felt too fishy, we asked the dressing(sauce) on the side. Overpriced dishes, $35 salmon, $30 for local small fish. Mediocre food, the waiters did not understand English well.. on the better note, interior is beautiful and hostess was great. Disappointed with the service and food. I don't think I'll be coming back again.. read more

Catch - Local catch - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

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Outstanding lobster risotto even after having lived in Italy. Lovely setting welcoming of both relaxed & casual or dressier clientele, very gracious staff. If you enjoy oysters, try the shooters! read more

My favorite thing about this place is that they give you complimentary caviar and sparkling wine right at the beginning of your meal! It's super cute, classy, and delicious!! Overall, friendly service and food was pretty good! Our server, Abby, was super awesome and always ready for us from ordering food and drinks, to not judging us for ordering a ton of food (we wanted to try a couple things and ate almost all of it - what we didn't eat, we took home and at the next day!)! He was really friendly and good at recommending things to us, and didn't rush us out! I ordered two glasses of sparkling wine, a dozen oysters (split with my sis), Almond Crusted Halibut, and The Catch Lobster Tail (split with my sis). We ate almost all of it! I think my sis ordered the sea bass and a cocktail drink that she really liked, as well. My favorite was probably the lobster tail and caviar with sparkling wine. It was really good. I almost wanted to order more, if I had the stomach room! We were seated outside and it was nicely spaced. They were ready for us to have my Lilo in the stroller and were nice about her since we'd put in our reservation that we'd be bringing a dog, even nicely offering her a water bowl (but I already had one for her). Inside was a bit cramped, so def glad we were dining outside. The bathroom was super clean though, which I always give props for. The only thing that I think they need to work on is the sides to the entrees. The potatoes au gratin were okay, but the the vegetables were just sorta steamed (maybe boiled?) carrots and green beans. Not a whole lot of flavor to them. They should up their side game. The veggies are usually my favorite part of the meal at fancy places, but not here. But the mains were really good (want to emphasize that!). read more

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