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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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

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

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

Atmosphere/service: Quick service too Loved everything about this spot Incredibly friendly and kind Food: Everything was so delicious!!!! I wish this was closer to me so I could come often. 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 place seemed like a popular place in Carmel as there was a wait to get in. Luckily we made reservations for a Friday night. There's outdoor and indoor seating options, all staff were wearing masks. We ordered crab cakes as an appetizer which were over-cooked. Garlic fries were also ordered and it seemed like they were fries that I would have gotten at a ballgame. My dish was the sea bass, it was okay and lacked some flavor. Other people in my party ordered the Linguini and Clams and the Calamari steak. The linguini seemed like they were Asian yellow noodles instead of linguini. Calamari steak was probably the best dish out of our three. They also gave us Caviar and Champgne to start off as complimentary. I would skip this place next time but perhaps I may have ordered the wrong dish as I think this place is known for the open faced lobster sandwiches, which was what a lot of diners were ordering! read more

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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

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

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

Food was absolutely delicious! Great service and staff! Highly recommend. I ordered the calamari, cran cakes, crab Louie, and Sangria. read more

Catch - Crab Louie and Sangria - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

Small little restaurant, Came in on a tuesday with our little family after the beach.The fish & soup menu was a little confusing to order .the clamp chowder was thick and salmon could have been more flavorful.However the french fries was fairly good. read more

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Wasn't busy at all on an early Wednesday afternoon. We (other then one diner) we're the only people in there. I had an amazing server and she gave my daughter and I an incredible experience. We ate like royalty it felt like. We had caviar, linguine and meatballs, and the Fisherman's Cioppino. AMAZING read more

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We came here for food since we went to Carmel beach and it was on the strip next to the beach. The food was honestly just okay but it's not like it was bad. And it's kind of what I expected from beachside restaurants. The dishes were quite expensive and the service was pretty slow. The free bread was good. We ordered the vegetarian sandwich, crab cakes, calamari, crab ravioli, clam chowder, and smoked salmon. Out of everything I think I liked the crab cake appetizer the most. For the calamari we actually got the wrong dish since they have calamari steak and regular rings. I wanted the rings but they gave the steak, however I didn't make this super clear when I ordered so I didn't complain about it. I was afraid they'd end up throwing it away which would be a waste. The calamari steak was not super impressive though, the breading kept falling off. The crab ravioli was also not very flavorful, the crab was fine but the ravioli itself was kind of flavorless. Not bad but not good. The other stuff was better but again nothing too crazy especially given the price. read more

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We came here after a recommendation from Pangaea host for something walk in. Pros: - Seated right away, no reservation needed - Champagne and Caviar courtesy - Servers Generally nice - Great musician, not too annoying - Great decorations Cons: Food was disappointing. We got fish dishes and they didn't taste that good, plus the portions were extremely big for something without taste. The only good thing was the bread. The food is EVERYTHING in a restaurant, they should consider changing the chef or kitchen staff because it definitely doesn't taste great. read more

Came here for early dinner one evening. We were greeted by a very friendly staff. We ordered the crab cakes for appetizer (Forgot to take a picture) which we really enjoyed. For the main dishes, we had the Risotto and the Sole. The rice in risotto were undercooked and the potatoes came with the sole were overcooked, lacked flavor. Kids menu were good and reasonably priced. For the dessert, we had the Panna Cotta and enjoyed it very much. 3 stars for the food, add 1 more star for the friendly service. read more

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During a family getaway to the Big Sur, we placed a large order with Catch for our cousin's birthday. She was intent on seafood because of our location and Catch was able to deliver to our vacation rental. We were super excited for the meal and after tax/delivery it was almost $500. Delivery went super smoothly, but when we unpacked the order discovered that there was no chicken on our chicken kebab salad. It was super sad because we had one family member that can't eat seafood, so OF COURSE, the one item that was meant for them was the one thing that got messed up. Bah! Given that it was sure a huge order, I get it..mistakes happen, but it was definitely disappointing. That aside, the general family consensus was that the food was okay, but definitely not a favorite. The best dishes were the cioppino and the grilled shrimp, the crab cakes were decent, but everything else was just okay and nothing stood out. I would also say that sometimes (often times) getting delivery really impacts how the food tastes on arrival, so I would also point out that this was a delivery order and it could be much better for in-person dining. Anyhoo, if you're looking for a delivery option and don't want to brave crowds at other restaurants, this could be an option..otherwise it might just be better to order ahead and pick up! read more

Catch - chicken kebab salad - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

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Wonderful service, ambience, attentive staff! Guitar and songs too. Best calamari and halibut and they customized our requests. Highly recommend! We loved it!! read more

This restaurant is amazing every time we dine here. My fiancee dreams about the mashed potatoes here. On our recent visit, she ordered the Monterey Sand Dabs . Delicious! I ordered the Mediterranean Fish & Chips and they are awesome! The Bread pudding is a MUST TRY. We decided to end the meal with the Moroccan Mint tea. The waitress was great, and they even had a live performer that played the guitar and sang! read more

Had Sandabs here and I love Sandabs and this was everything I expected. They were nice buttery pan seared with mashed potatoes and veggies. Service was great and I have nothing bad to say about it. I'll be back read more

Relatively new restaurant with lots of 5-star reviews drew our curiosity. Service was excellent & food overall was good Complimentary small champagne & caviar was a nice touch, not high quality caviar but no complaints here. Fresh warm ciabatta bread was excellent: crispy crust & doughy interior, great with the dipping sauce of olive oil & balsamic vinegar. Linguine with clam ($28.95) was okay: al dente texture, but the dish itself was quite bland. Cioppino ($34.95) was good: jumbo shrimps were relatively fresh & popped in the mouth, cod fish & salmon were not too fishy, clams & mussels were good, if only they can throw in some scallops. The broth had good flavors. Both of the entrees came with 2 pieces of excellent garlic ciabatta bread. The outdoor dining tables were set up right on the main street (Ocean ave), it was 12 noon yet it was chilly & breezy 60 degree weather, the sun completely blocked out by the smog from wild fires. The heating lamp provided some measures of warmth if you sit close enough. Servers were attentive & friendly, they kept refilling our hot water, the beverage of choice for Asian people. The only minor issue we had was some dirt stains on the rim of the coffee mug, this was promptly exchanged upon request. Overall good food & great service albeit a bit overpriced. read more

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We came here for dinner. We had a reservation and we were seated right away. The inside of the restaurant is very nice and has a under the sea atmosphere, complete with jellyfish lights. We ordered the Grilled Prawns and Steamed Clams for our appetizers, both were very good. We ordered the Almond Crusted Halibut, Linguini with Clams and Clam Chowder. The Halibut was good but a little overcooked, the Linguini was excellent but the Clam Chowder was terrible, It had no flavor and tasted like I was eating a bowl of fish cream. The service was great when we first got seated, but then it was like everyone went on break. It took way too long to get drink refills. They had a guitar player walking through the restaurant playing for everyone, which was very nice and we enjoyed it. Overall it was a very good experience. read more

The dining room is tastefully decorated. You can tell that this restaurant is affiliated with Dametra because of the Greek decor. We ordered 1/2 dozen oysters. They were good. But on the huge side. We opted to split the Caesar salad which was underdressed. The liberal use of Parmesan flaked helped offset the dryness of the salad. As entrees we ordered the lobster risotto and the sea bass. Both were good. Not nothing to rave over. There are many other restaurants on the Peninsula that are better than Catch. read more

Pros: Cute ambiance and good bread. Cons: Hands down one of the worst tasting food I have even had. We ordered the crab cake appetizer, shrimp appetizer, garlic french fries , almond crusted halibut and crab/shrimp ravioli. Crab cake was supposed to come with mango and avocados. Was instead on a bed of possibly canned corn. Shrimp appetizer was served over a bed of wilted iceberg lettuce. Garlic fries were served w pieces of raw garlic, tomato slices and olives (why?) Pasta was bathed in a green pesto sauce that you would not expect to come with a seafood pasta. The worst was the halibut which was mushy and covered with an inedible crust and served with large chunks of carrots. Overpriced and barely edible food. Would not recommend. read more

Catch - Halibut Crusted with Almonds - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

Absolutely loved this place. The food and the ambience alone are enough for five stars. But what makes all the difference to me, is the way you are treated. From the minute we walked in, they were courteous, patient and attentive. I cannot say enough great things about this place. They afforded a really special evening for my wife and I. Thank you to Mina and his staff. read more

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Location: right on ocean Ave Service: the waitress was so slow and kind of rude Food: I ordered the crab cakes and they were delish however the rest of the food was bland Drinks: the hibiscus gimlet was amazing and had a great lime taste I really enjoyed the champagne they give you when you sit down. They also give you caviar however I wish they would ask if you want it because we wasted a lot of it due to not liking it read more

Highly recommended! We ordered just the clam chowder and let me tell you it was the best clam chowder I have ever had thus far! So creamy and perfect mix of seafood. The bread bowl was warm/baked perfectly and it was so soft and just the right amount of crisp to dip into the soup. 10/10 read more

My family and I had lunch here on a Saturday afternoon in early November. We got a table at the window and the staff was nice and friendly. We got our waters and the waiter gave us complementary spoonful of caviar and champagne with free bread. The menu has soup, Italian and Mediterranean food. The atmosphere was really nice while people watching at the window. My fried cod fish and chips was cooked just right and crispy. My sister got the clam chowder in bread bowl. She said it was creamy and thick and the bread is covered in garlic butter which made it delicious to eat the bread itself. We also ordered garlic cheese bread and that was really good. It was the most expensive lunch I ever paid in Carmel. read more

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Atmosphere was great! Everyone was very nice and attentive. However I ordered the fish and chips and the fish was not my taste at all, so I couldn't eat it unfortunately. Then my friend ordered fish and lobster pasta, and again, she couldn't eat the fish, so ate around it, I don't know if it's our personal taste or if there was an issue but overall everything else was great! read more

Catch - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

This place is ok. Not a great seafood restaurant but passable and the service is good (though a bit confused at times e.g., food was typically brought to the wrong table). They gave complimentary caviar and sparkling wine. Apps: Ordered the crab cakes and calamari. Crab cakes were good. Calamari was nothing to really shout about but not bad either. Main: Ordered the truffle lobster risotto and halibut. Risotto rice was undercooked but it was creamy and flavorful. No truffle taste at all. It is really just a lobster risotto with shrimps and a scallop on top. Halibut was under seasoned and too dry. The sauce was bland but the rice and spinach was good. Overall the dishes were passable but wasn't very satisfying. Service: All the servers were great and provided good service. The hostess help lift the our baby stroller up the steps of the entrance and our server checked in with us every so often. read more

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OUTSTANDING evening at Catch. The restaurant accommodated our large (30!) group with aplomb. The food and service were exceptional, and we even enjoyed a musical performance by the owner and staff. Highly recommended if you are in Carmel read more

The food and service was amazing! We ordered the fritto misto as an appetizer and it was so good. We ordered the calamari steak and surf and turf and the lobster was perfectly cooked and the steak was a little thin but so tender and cooked to perfection. The baklava was delicious for not being a Greek restaurant. The ambience is so cozy with the under the sea theme and a strolling guitar player that added to the ambience. read more

Very good service, and the food portions are huge! Very delicious food. Warm inside or you can eat outside. read more

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I hit the jackpot!!! 1/2 bottle Rombauer $50.00. My fav Chardonnay! (2) Double espresso: ($4.50 each) it could have been darker and richer, but wonderful none the less 6 fresh oysters: ($16.00) big, fresh, Juicy oysters. There was more bits of shells than I'm used too, but who knows, maybe that shucker is new!!! I will still order them again! Mediterranean Pizza: ($20.00) Greek olives, artichoke hearts, tomato's, and garlic When the dough on the crust is as soft an tender at the very end of the meal as it is at the beginning, then I want that recipe!!! I'm a pizza snob, and this is amazing! Creme brûlée: ($11.00). I only chose this desert over the chocolate, because the brûlée is home made here in the restaurant. Not really Super creamy like I hoped, but tasty none the less. It must of set up for awhile because the vanilla had curdled, not spoiled, just separated. Awesome with my second cup of espresso!! Service: excellent!! They did not bug me too much, which I hate more than being ignored! He was very professional! I was concerned when I first sat down because there where two wine glasses; one was super clean and shined, the second dirty and dusty! Dust all over it. My waiter did pick up the clean one and left me the dirty one. No worries, I showed it to him when he came back and after his alarming expression settled down he got me a fresh clean glass right away! Ambience: Excellent!!! Lots of light jazz by mostly smooth sexy female singers like Diane Kroll, who I am in love with!!! I sat at a table for two, inside the restaurant because I do get cold, and it was a chilly day. The six tables outside under the heat lamps were always full!! Total price tag: $117, plus 20% tip for excellent service = $150! That might sound steep, but I could barely eat half of the pizza, I took half of the wine home, I only needed one cup of espresso, and the creme brûlée was bog enough for two. Bottom line, this was more than enough food for two!!! Especially if it's just lunch or early dinner! Adjusted cost would be: $65.00 per person!!! Note: I could only find 2 hour parking! I've already been here for two hours!!! read more

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Service could improve. Went in and never got our drink order taken they got other tables orders even thought we were there first. Our food came out last people tht got there after us finished eating and our food wasnt out yet. They only came once to check on our table read more

Started with fried calamari and a Greek salad. The calamari are steak bites rather than smaller rings, and the serving is large. The Greek salad is sizable and very fresh. Lovely classic sand dabs with lemon caper sauce and the usual mashed potatoes and carrot-green beans. Just a classic dish done well. Good Pinot Grigio for a low price. Outdoor seating is available, but on a bit of a slope which makes it a bit awkward. read more

Catch - Classic sand dabs - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

Located on Ocean Ave between Lincoln Street and Monte Verde St. I had a cup of their clam chowder and a Caesar salad. The chowder was very creamy and had plenty of tasty clams. The salad included some fresh anchovies that were very salty but very good. My wife had the open face lobster sandwhich which was also very good and good size with plenty of lobster. The service was also top notch. The waiter brought us each a spoon of caviar shortly after being seated which was a nice introduction to their restaurant. The only thing that could have made it any better would have been a Clint Eastwood sighting! read more

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Stopped by for a late lunch after hiking at Point Lobos. We ordered: * Clam chowder bread bowl (3.5/5): really buttery and garlicy. Wish the bread was sourdough but overall still pretty good. * Lobster sandwich (3/5): wasn't a huge fan of this as I felt like the star of the show which should be lobster was overpowered by other ingredients. Overall a bit bland and underwhelming. * Calamari steak sandwich (3/5): the first few bites were pretty good but it got a bit too heavy halfway in. * Beyond burger (4/5): yum with fries Overall felt that the food was pretty average but overpriced. Food was also really slow, waited at least 20-30 minutes for our food to arrive. read more

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