We stop by to try Fish and chips plate definitely recommend. Servers at counter were very friendly and accommodating to our request. We bought 5 extra fish and chips order for our family to try. Ambiance let's just be aware of your around you read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 I always passed by here and thought this place would be pricey because I had been to other one that closed by and it was a bit expensive. When I see the menu, I was surprised by how affordable it was. One of the good places to have lunch around here. I ordered charbroiled sea bass and it was cooked perfectly and fresh. It came with rice and small side of Cole slaw and tartar sauce. Taste was acceptable and good price. They also have nice outdoor seating. read more

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The prices are affordable, especially for seafood, which is always a win. Catch 21 is right by my work and being open every day makes it super convenient. Parking is easy to find, which is a big plus for Downtown LA. The food hit the spot. I ordered the fried shrimp and they came out golden, crispy, and really tasty. Not greasy at all, just cooked right. The workers were friendly and made the experience even better. I'd definitely recommend this spot, especially for Fish Fridays during Lent. read more

It's literally across the street from another super popular and fisted seafood restaurant, Fisherman's Outlet. I remember we had to wait for our food there and then had to snipe a table in the blinding sunlight. Here, maybe like 2 parties ahead of us and plenty of seating. Not bad! Though, in comparison with such a heavy hitter down the street, this location was just alright. If you just want seafood ASAP, it works, but if you want something higher quality and taste, it's not quite there or maybe we ordered the wrong things. We got the: 1) Shrimp and Crab Ceviche: -Kinda pricy for what it is. Small bits of shrimp and crab in it, but it mostly was like a super watery tomato salsa. Nothing like other places that I've gotten ceviche from and I would rather just boil this into a soup. Big skip. 2) Fried Fish and Shrimp: -Pretty generous plate of fried fish and shrimp. Breading is a bit thick and dry and the moistness of the shrimp and fish was inconsistent with some tasting a bit dry and rubbery and others being perfect. Not sure if different batches were mixed in. Definitely needed lots of lemon and sauce (tartar and cocktail) for this. 3) Fish Burger: -Standard fish burger with some lettuce. Regular sesame bun. Just imagine grabbing the fried fish from the fish dishes and slapping it in between some buns. Again, a bit dry and needed sauce, so we just dipped it into the ceviche. LOL. Overall, just an alright experience. read more

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Have heard of Catch 21 and finally tried it. Ordered on DoorDash since they had a 2 for 1 deal. Food was still fresh when it arrived. Everything is seasoned well. Both the fish and the shrimp were good. Also ordered the garlic roll and it was great. 4 stars because the a lot of the fries were a bit soft and not crispy, but mostly because this is truly the worst cole slaw I have ever had. read more

I ordered to go and I had fish & chips and clam chowder. The food here isn't bad. The fish was crispy and you can't go wrong with fish & chips. I enjoyed the clam chowder too. They have a good array of options which I'd love to try in future visits. The staff was great and pleasant to deal with. There is parking with indoor and patio seating read more

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Fresh fish and seafood always. Always order delivery for office lunch. Fast delivery.

I found this place on Postmates. I was craving snapper since going pescatarian and finding out that's a great fish for my blood type. Overall, the food was ok. I had the Cajun snapper and fries with coleslaw (which I don't eat because it had dairy mayo in the mixture). The fries were thick cut, which I love. The fish was tasty with a lot of seasonings. They give you hot sauce and tarter with the order. I might continue to order from this place. I may not go to the location because I'm not sure if I like the area it's located in. read more

I ordered the combo #3 barbacue...very tough but large sized ribs, I've had way better but smaller portions

I have been going to the place across the street since the early 80s & prices have changed dramatically. And was I glad to finally venture into this place which I have been wondering how it measures up ever since it opened up years ago. Not only are the food comparable & tasty, their prices will not break the bank. A family ran business who has friendly staff to service you fast. As of thus writing they are remodeling the inside to give it the ports-of-call feel to it. A real catch of a deal. A message to the owners: I would like to recommend that you change your to-go containers which is a high-quality plastic but is not environmentally-friendly. I suggest that you use the attached pictures as an alternative. With the cardboard box lined with waxed fake newspaper liner, it will give it the feel of being in the fish market or the ports-o-call of the olden days. At the same time, it is environmentally-friendly. Arkoun! read more

Ordered 1 salmon plate with 1 calamari and 1 shrimp side on 4/26/25. Order just arrived, I took one fried shrimp out, bit it and was IMMEDIATELY grossed out to see a human hair in the container with the other shrimp. ALL FOOD has been thrown away as the evidence of unsanitary food preperation with that one hair took away my appetite. Definitely never ordering from this place again. read more

Catch 21 - See the hair folicle? - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The restaurant was on a closed route due to the cicLAvia bicycle event. I always wanted to stop by and try the food. I was surprised there weren't any bicycles parked outside the restaurant because most establishments are slammed with bicyclists along the route. The outside seating area is dirty and smelled like piss. Since I was already here I went in and checked out the menu and picked out a large bowl of clam chowder. The soup was good but nothing out of this world. They had a steady flow of walk in customers but no bicyclists while I was there. Removing one star for dirty patio area and another star for not so fresh crackers. read more

Catch 21 - pit stop for cicLAvia OCT2024 - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Simple tasty food, prepared to order. Fresh sole and salmon with rice. Small salad. "Cajun sauce" was perfect. Been wanting to come for years. Service was friendly quick and no nonsense. I hated the cheap plastic dinnerware- should be recyclable! On first view the place doesn't look like much but great to sit outdoors. We will be back read more

Great food delicious give it five for just that and customer service vibe helps out fast and easy fries are horrible! read more

Catch 21 - Had to do a photo and review this cuz it's delicious and I honestly can't wait to finish. Customer service great - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was good. It was made fast and hot. There's a lot of foot traffic and I came around lunchtime and had no problem finding parking. It's very open and fresh and the employees are very kind and professional definitely seems like a family owned business you would want to support. read more

Catch 21 - Golden Fried Shrimp and French fries - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Catch 21 is my favorite place to eat while working downtown near skid Row. They have the best deal on seafood. My favorite meal is the grilled sole fish on a bed of rice, something like pilaf rice, and a cup of mango lemonade. The fish is always fresh. Location is everything. So, in this case, Catch 21 is on the fringe of the Los Angeles skid row epidemic. This restaurant is not where you want to go for a romantic date. But if you want an excellent old-fashioned fresh fish, lunch or dinner, this is your place. The serving portions are also very generous. And it's a reasonable price too. This family-run business is the best option for the seafood lover on a budget. Tell them Omar sent you. Bon appétit. read more

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A friend asked me to take him here for fish and shrimp. Being totally transparent, if I had walked in there I would have walked out. The place was packed and for that reason I guess they don't focus on table cleanup. Since I wasn't paying I figured I would give them a try. My only condition was that we take this TO GO! I will say that it wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. I think the condition of the restaurant overshadowed the food experience. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating has too many birds swooping for food off the table. Will I go back ? Ummm probably not. Metered parking is available on the street out front. read more

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Had a taste for seafood so rolled over to check them out on lunch break. The place was packed but the line moved fast and the orders were coming out quickly. Menus on the wall included specials, combos individual items and sides. The prices were decent, $25 for 2 combos. Not the tidiest place but clear from the crowd this was a neighborhood favorite spot in the community and with city workers. There are booths and tables inside and the same outside. I ordered the Fries Shrimp & Catfish combo with fries. The shrimp were mid sized, cooked golden brown. The fish strips were thin and flat., I prefer more seasoning and flavor but both were all right, the cocktail and hot sauce made it all better. read more

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Not only is the food tasty there customers service is excellent I have grown to love this family They are a true blessing in our country read more

Catch 21 - You know ur food always hits the spot. - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Situated in kind of an "edgy" part of town this establishment cranks out tasty (if somewhat under-seasoned) fish and fries, along with what is probably slaw from Smart & Final (which I don't eat, anyway). Same thing for the tartar sauce; it was OK but nothing special or anything. Portions are generous the food comes out quickly. Skip the cocktails and go for the fish skewers; we had salmon and they were cooked on point; the fries had seasoned salt on them and were nice as well. Interestingly enough they have beer and wine available, and there are some desserts in a cold case, too. We came upon this place during CicLAvia and had a tasty lunch with plenty of leftovers. The service and owners are friendly, good find. You can even get your food to go if the location puts you off... read more

Catch 21 - This is one order of the skewers, more than enough for two people. - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good food and service, as always. I ordered a take out order and it was promptly ready and really good. Thank you, again.

Amazing food, amazing service, and amazing people. Fast too. Delicious every time. There's always homeless around though so be prepared to get asked for food. read more

Their service is awesome and they have the best cheeseburger and french fries combo they have good attitudes they listen when the customers talk and it's about it's a family owned business so it works well read more

AVOID! AVOID! Avoid! !Lie about the 2 for 1. I called and the said ok but I didn't get. Fish soggy. Roaches, rats, everywhere.

Love the crunchy shrimp here! Although this location is in one of the craziest areas in LA I would still say this is a golden gem! The owner is a older Asian man and bless his heart and patience for being so patient with the local transients, but I've witnessed many times where he was kind and talking to them with respect. I love seeing kindness and Yelp isn't just about writing a bad review about food, but we have to give credit and praise where it's due right? Keep up the great work and the affordable prices! read more

Catch 21 - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Catch 21 is a hidden gem in the Arts District. Got the rib and shrimp combo. The proportions were just right (only wish I got more ribs). The prices for each plate was definitely a highlight as well. I don't think you can get a deal like they have any where else in the area. read more

Catch 21 - Shrimp and Pork Ribs Combo - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This hole in the wall place is surprisingly delicious! Service is fast and food is affordable for fish dishes! Definitely a must go for its downtown kichy flair! Definitely a one of a kind place in Downtown Los Angeles. read more

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I cannot believe anyone would rate this five stars. They have obviously never come close to a five star restaurant and certainly never eaten in one. The food is poor quality and tasteless, every thing from the fish, potatoes and vegetable. Yes, good sized portion at a low price but you pay for what you get here... and it ain't good! It's not far from skid row and takes EBT so I'm sure they figure they don't have to serve anything great so they don't. Typical attitude towards the poorest people, sad to say. If you can walk there, have little money and don't care how your bellyful tastes, this might just be the place for you. read more

I've always driven by, but never been here and I've heard from some people that like it, so I thought I'd try. Building is dilapidated and gross. Customers sit around and loiter at tables. Portions and prices are good, but the seafood was from frozen and tasteless, french fries were from frozen and served soggy. Clam chowder had no flavor and seemed to be from a can or bag. I would recommend going across the street to Fisherman's Outlet. read more

Catch 21 - Fish and shrimp combo with fries and a cup of clam chowder. - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I called in and asked what fish is being used for the fish and chips and was told red snapper. When i received the fish it was a wierd orange color and it didn't taste like good at all. This was a horrible bait and switch. I will never order from here ever again. read more

Man! This place is great, the only thing I've had from here is the fish and shrimp. And for 13.99 it's a great price with a fair amount of food ever for a big guy like myself. Down side this location is on the edge of skid row and if you're a sensitive person to homeless or "unhoused neighbors" then don't come or order your food to go. read more

I would give it to the place for being fast, if one is in a hurry. We got beef ribs and a BOGO fish & shrimps. Both came with fries and slaw. The ribs barely had meat on them and they were not tender. The fish was poor quality and the breading had no flavor. They had to have a bogo feature for the fish and shrimps deal. I would only get their fries based on our order. read more

If you like this place, you like it. I went there for nostalgic reasons. I had the fish and shrimp combo with fries. All of it tasted the same. The shrimp and fish were breaded. I know that many like that, so I am not knocking it. But it was not for me. read more

Food was decent, I would go back. Not my fav in the area though. I think the pace is a good local place for beer though

Crispy fried cod on a bed of fries and buns! The price is great, and the portions are satisfying as well. The fish could be a little more well seasoned, but other than that it's a great little fish spot. read more

Catch 21 - Crispy yet juicy fried cod on top of fries & buns. The price is great too and the portions are satisfying! Great lil fish spot - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

In the late 80's I worked in the garment district in DTLA and I had lunch at Catch 21 at least twice a week. It was good. A typical DTLA lunch place in those days (the whole Arts District thing was not a thing yet) good food, great price and outdoor patio seating that was reminiscent of high school. I recently moved to Echo Park and discovered that Catch 21 was still serving and I could get it delivered (GrubHub), so I gave it a try. All I can say is wow - nothing has changed - the prices are great, the quality is consistent delicious and the delivery times are quick. So here I am 30+ years later and I am having Catch 21 about once a week, but this time for dinner. It is really a fantastic choice. I love it, all over again! read more

Catch 21 - Dinner! - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I want to like this place. Apparently they give back to the community, the prices seem good, and the choices seem solid. Sadly, not the case. The beef ribs are pretty cheap. You get three for #10. These aren't those glorious smoked ribs from a Texas style BBQ place, but I never expected that. It tastes fine. However, it's not very meaty and the meat on there is pretty tough and sinewy still. There's a caveman fantasy that comes out with beef ribs (or turkey legs) as you grab the bone and tear at the meat. Sadly, this is a bit too literal. The tearing required is amazing. Imagine taking a goat shank, searing the ends, and immediately digging in. It's that kind of tough. The BBQ sauce is a bit sweet and the crispiness is kind of nice. Keep dental floss handy. Fried fish was good. Nicely golden, tasty batter, and the rice pilaf has some good flavor to it. The star. Shrimp cocktail was odd. You get some shrimp and some tortilla chips. However the shrimp are just in a bath of salsa. I don't what to say. Mexican style cocktails have tomatoes and cilantro and such, and so does salsa so they're the same? I guess I'm gonna bake my cakes with mayonnaise because it's oils and eggs. Clam chowder reminds me of those diners that have a soup of the day to be fancy and Friday is chowder night. More potato than clam. Gummy from the flour. Is it so tough to ask for a seafood restaurant to make me a chowder that isn't on par with the late-night greasy spoon? At least at those spots, you might get a waitress who immediately pours a cup of coffee and asks "the usual, Hon?" The shrimp and crab salad actually made me upset. The crab is fake. It's krab. Or crab stick. It boggles my mind that seafood restaurants use fake crab. Usually at least they tell you. As an aside to this rant, I keep finding mariscos places with fake abalone. This is just as confusing. Charge me more dollars and give me real crab (even tinned would be an improvement). Or just tell me the crab is fake so I know not to order. I paid extra for both shrimp and crab and I get the fake stuff. Also you get a container of ranch. No choices available, at least via the apps. They get three stars. Why not two? Probably the prices, to be honest. Even if the dinner wasn't great at least I didn't feel like someone cut my wallet out of my pocket. read more

Don't know how this place has a deceiving 4 Stars. People must have very low standards. This place is terrible!!! Don't understand why anyone would eat here. From cockroaches to terribly tasting bland food. How can you go wrong on jumbo shrimp? Much prefer fisherman's outket up the street. Will never be back. I was so grossed out from the cockroaches inside. No soap or towels in the restrooms either. That tells you how sanitary the place is. read more

Catch 21 - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My husband introduced me to this place recently, We we're craving fried sea food. Hands down a great place ! I ordered the fish and shrimp combo with fries, Delicious. They are pretty fast and nice. I like that they have a variety, for example by Son had the BBQ ribs with rice. Check it out you won't be disappointed. read more

OUR FAMILY LOVES CATCH 21!!!!!! We have been coming here for years because my brother told us about it when he worked in DTLA. Catch 21 is a hidden gem! The owner and staff are such great people, they help out a lot with their customers and community! read more

Catch 21 - Brand new Jersey & logo. LOVE IT!!!! THIS IS LA - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California