My wife and I love Catch 25. We first gave it a try a few months ago, and since then we've come back at least a dozen times. What amazes us most is how consistently good everything is. I've tried maybe half the menu so far, every item we've ordered has been outstanding. The food is always fresh and flavorful. Our personal favorites are the Linguine Alfredo with Prawns (rich, creamy, and perfectly cooked), the raw oysters (always fresh and delicious), and the crab sandwich, which is incredibly fresh, cold, and packed with flavor. Every visit ends with us talking about what we want to order next time. Beyond the food, the atmosphere is welcoming, staff is great, and it's become one of our favorite places to get a real good bite to eat. Catch 25 has easily earned a spot on our short list of restaurants we recommend to friends and family without hesitation. Special shout out to one of the servers who has taken care of us at least half the time: Savana! 10/10. Five stars all the way. If you're considering giving this place a try, do it, you won't regret it. read more

Ugh. Another 5 star review. I have been putting off coming to this place to avoid another abysmal disappointment. I was pleasantly surprised at the fish and chips I ordered, beautifully flavored batter and wonderful crunch. Fresh juicy fish and batter covered French fries. Superb. The cocktail sauce is clearly made in house and it is an explosion of flavor. Well done, Catch 25. Also, the workers were attentive and caring. read more

Restaurant was clean and attractive. Staff very friendly and helpful. Clam chowder was very bland - no flavor. Pollock was well seasoned and tasty. I'll go again but pass on the chowder. read more

Went on a regular night and boy were they busy which I do take into account. But I will say our service was not excellent. But our poor server was definitely trying. They had a full house. Our food came out (we sat outside) it wasn't very warm and I didn't feel the portion for price was what I had expected. Clam chowder was pretty good! Forgot to take a photo it was a little chaotic with a baby! read more

Love the variety/option of teriyaki bowls! The salmon & veggies were perfectly cooked & fresh! Tasty rice & teriyaki too! I would definitely recommend these as well as their tasty fish & chips (& onion rings) read more

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First time coming here and I was surprised how good it was. From the moment we entered we felt welcomed. The food looked fresh and the atmosphere was great. We took pictures of the food below and although everything was great my grilled oysters weren't what I thought I was getting. It wasn't a deal breaker at all just not what I was expecting as I thought it would come with the shell. Again still really good just served different. I am excited to come again and try the other things on their menu as the food tasted delicious. Keep up the good work! read more

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We were greeted with a friendly smile at the door. (This is HUGE in my book--welcoming a guest to your establishment is the cheapest and quickest ROI for any business!) The name, Catch 25!!? How clever and i love it. (I'll let y'all figure than one out.) First time here (we had already heard good things about this place!) And there was a nice short wait, we didn't mind. Ambience was fun and capacity was good-- good enough amount of tables/chairs Husband and I shared a cup of chowder (i LOVE the high temp it was served-- I've had too many thick warm, barely hot chowder and I had to encourage my enjoyment of them), 1 piece of fish for my husband and we shared a trio of the fried: scallops, shrimp, and oysters. The size of each was better than expected!! Batter was tasty and quality fresh! (See pics) We definitely are happy to have a place like this in Hollister! We'll be back to try other items. (Eyeing the lobster roll!) read more

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Tried to catch 25 for the first time. I bought the clam chowder, fish and chips and combination fried seafood. The clam chowder tasted like flour and water. They need to add clam juice and more ingredients. The fish and chips, the amount they give you is very good. The fish quality was good but the batter needs more taste. This was the same for the fried combo the fish quality great the batter lacking in taste. Their tartar sauce is delicious but their cocktail sauce is more like a hot sauce. read more

Loved the food, specially the lobster roll. The crackers given with their delicious clam chowder is 10/10! Cute place. Great people . . read more

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Best seafood in the South Bay hands down. Beats any restaurant at Monterey without the hefty price tag. Staff is friendly and the service is excellent! I hardly ever leave reviews but this is a spot worthy of one. read more

Great food and quick service. The fish and chips are so fresh and not out of a box...Great for large families because they slide the table together. read more

It's good but not great. Service is excellent. But.....catfish should be battered in corn meal. Full stop. No exceptions. Especially on a catfish sandwich. And if your business is centered on all things fried, then your #1 priority needs to be FRESH OIL. I know times are tough and prices high, but you can only make your oil last for a certain time before it turns dark and tastes bad. You can even see in the posted pictures here on Yelp that the color of the fish goes from golden yellow to chocolate brown. You should not serve chocolate brown battered fish. I might try it again, but if I see other plates coming out with brown fish, I won't order. I went there first thing when they opened, mostly because that's when I would expect fresh oil, but I could tell right away that they were cooking with days old oil. No bueno. The batter on the pollock is great, the fish otherwise seems fresh, but the brown oil just brings it all down a notch. read more

For a local seafood joint in Hollister, this place was a nice surprise. From the outside, it might scare off some people. The restaurant is located in a strip mall. There was construction in front with scaffolding and noise. Once seated, it was all about getting a good meal. I got the $22 blue crab sandwich. First bite was interesting. The jury is still out if bacon actually goes well with blue crab. While debating the issue in my head, I couldn't stop eating it. So there you go. read more

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First Time -- Definitely Not the Last! We had our first meal at Catch 25 and were genuinely impressed! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed. The atmosphere is casual but nicely done -- perfect for a relaxed dinner out or a quick bite to go. We were seated right away, and our server was super friendly and knowledgeable, offering great menu recommendations, zero pressure. We started with a bowl of clam chowder--it was so good! I love fish & chips, so I ordered the beer-battered fish & chips, and wow -- they were ASMR-worthy, for real. The batter was perfectly crunchy and stayed that way through the very last bite. It was delicious! The fries were crisp and satisfying, not an afterthought like at some places. My wife had the blue crab sandwich, served on a fresh, ciabatta-style bread that really complemented the crab flavor. The portions were generous -- we definitely didn't leave hungry! We're already planning to come back and eat our way through the rest of the menu. As a matter of fact, I can already see us ordering a couple of bowls of that clam chowder after a some holiday shopping in December! If you're looking for fresh, flavorful seafood and friendly service in a comfortable setting, Catch 25 is worth checking out. read more

Catch 25 - The Blue Crab Sandwich. - Seafood Near Me - Hollister, California

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My husband and I wanted to try this new spot, mainly for the fish & chips to not have to go all the way to Monterey for it. I'm glad we did! The service was great, very friendly staff. The fish was very good; light and flaky. The pieces of fish were huge! I had leftovers and decided to make me a fish taco when I got home and OMG it was even better! Will definitely return for the fish! read more

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It's always hard to gauge a new restaurant with your first visit. The strip where it recently opened is under a lot of construction, and they're coming into a location that has struggled for many years. That being said, my first impressions were very good. I was greeted warmly at the door, and advised that they don't have to go menus yet, but they can do to go oders. Personally, I like the updated look to the place. It has a very casual dining vibe. The seating is plentiful and comfortable. I ordered a pair of crab cakes and a crab cake sandwich to try and get a feel for the food. I think that's probably where I made a mistake. The crab cakes have a LOT of filler. It's more like eating a crab loaf than a crab cake. I know everyone has their way they like to do it. Some fried, some grilled, etc. These are a cross between grilled and heavily breaded internally. The result is a very gummy crab cake, which was not pleasant to eat. That made me apprehensive to tackle the sandwich. I don't want to dwell entirely on the negative, here. This is two dishes made up of the same part. The bread on the sandwich was nice and tasted homemade, which is a huge plus. Unfortunately it's the same crab cake, and it tasted equally as gummy and filled. The sandwich itself was dry, which I was able to resolve with the generously provided extra tartar sauce, but the tomatoes were still green, which was a shame. The real winner here was the seasoned fries. I enjoyed those immensely with the tartar sauce, and ate nearly every one. While this may seem like a mostly negative review (it is for the crab cakes), I think this place is worth giving another try. I'm curious to give their chowder (I'm a chowder snob), fish and chips, and selection of grilled fishes (I'm from a fish heavy island family) a try. Just because it wasn't love at first bite doesn't mean we can't give this relationship a go. This town is desperate for something other than Mexican food or fast food. Since they don't have a menu online yet, here's some photos for reference. read more

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The prices are fairly reasonable. I had the special 4 prawns and fish it was fried just right.great waitress fast service.I would say it this Catch 25 a try prices come out the same as fastfood box it has a nice restaurant feel.I will try the calamari next. read more

Catch 25 is great place to get your seafood fix. Friendly service. The fish(pollack) and chips/shrimp & chips are encrusted with the perfect batter - excellent! Or you can have their selection of fresh grilled fish (several sides available to choose with your order) - we love the red snapper meal. They have the best fried zucchini we've ever had. This is another Hollister gem! read more

Wish I would have taken a picture of my meal. Went in for the first time, had the combo plate with clam chowder, fish & fries. I was pleasantly surprised! The clam chowder was pretty good. Service was great. I'm just wondering why they don't have more tables? It's also a little dark in there, vibe is a little off but great good. read more

This new local spot has been friendly & open to us every time we go! Great fish and chips, tuna melt, fish tacos...pretty much all that we try we have enjoyed! Service is usually really quick and we are very satisfied with portions and quality. read more

I'm from the East coast, you can't find fish fry like the East very easily- this place brought back so much nostalgia. It was amazing and fresh. The crab cakes and lobster roll were fire! read more

Catch 25 - Seafood Near Me - Hollister, California

The scallops were undercooked and had a fishy smell. Maybe something else on the menu is better. Should have tried the fish and chips

I've been 5 or six times and food is always very good. They will do what you want with your order. I totally revise every time. read more

Catch 25 - This is blackened polluck with side salad. - Seafood Near Me - Hollister, California

Stopped by for lunch and really enjoyed it. I ordered the Fish&Chips, cup of clam chowder, and a drink. The chowder was fresh and tasted really good. They served large portions for the fish and it had a good flavor. Only feedback is that the fries were okay. I wish they had the thick cut fries and a bit more seasoning. read more

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We ordered Fish and chips which met our expectations. It was crispy outside and just cooked right inside. Clam chowder needed bigger chunks of clams. Toasted slice of bread needs more butter and toasted more for crispiness. Over all it was a great experience. Restaurant was very clean, service was superb. read more

Staff was awesome food was great I will definitely recommend the fish n shrimp tacos my favorite. Kids mini Alfredo and grilled cheese sandwich fire kids loved churro cheesecakeI will definitely be returning. My beer plus football was on tv couldn't ask for more. read more

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Just had a great lunch today at Catch 25. I had the catfish dinner and my husband had the salmon dinner. Both dinners were served with a large portion of sauted vegetables and rice. The service was excellent. read more

Excellent fish and chips, clam chowder and other items. I've only picked up takeout. I am not dying in, but it looks like it's giving good service. read more

Took my mom to Catch 25 the other night for dinner. It was my first time there, but she's been before. The vibe inside is super casual and laid-back, which I liked. Our server was sweet and attentive, and the menu was huge, tons of combinations with fish, scallops, prawns, and more. I went with the prawn sandwich, and it came out fast. Big portion and seriously delicious. The prawns were bigger than I expected and perfectly fried and seasoned. I could only eat half. The fries were just okay, kind of dry and lacking flavor, so I'd probably try a different side next time. But that sandwich? Worth the trip and reasonably priced! read more

Best, fresh oysters around !! Mahi Mahi was cooked perfectly. Fast, friendly service at reasonable price read more

Catch 25 - Mahi Mahi - Seafood Near Me - Hollister, California

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Checked out this place for dinner on a Friday night. It was busy and we waited about 15 minutes which was to be expected. Delicious and fresh food and very accommodating with my order. Will definitely go back. read more

Wife and I couldn't be happier!!! Delicious food with plenty of options, friendly and fast service! Let me start with I'm truly not a big seafood person, very rarely do I enjoy it, but yes took the wife knowing she's been craving some delicious seafood and Catch 25 but a home run. She had oysters, clam chowder and we shared fish and chips, wings, coleslaw and mozzarella sticks. Portions were huge, we definitely over ordered, the fish and chips were amazing, I even joked about going back again tomorrow hahaha. Hollister had a gem in this restaurant. Fresh, hot, delicious, and can't wait to go back! read more

Catch 25 - Fish and chips, Cole slaw and wings - Seafood Near Me - Hollister, California

Good food and delicious fish tacos. I liked the variety and options. Service was ok. Decorations are nice. read more

No. I spit the crab cake out. Too gummy and bland. It's possible I may try again but it'll be a minute. It was gross.

Came in for lunch with a friend to try this place. The service was fast and friendly. My friend got the fish and chips and the clam chowder both of which were really good. I got the lobster roll which was good but a bit expensive at $30. If you like chowder and fish and chips you'll like it here. read more

The food was delicious and the staff were amazing, which is why I gave them a 6 out of 5 stars!! I ordered the Cioppino and calamari and the flavors were on point. The only feedback I have for management is that we ordered to go and the Cioppino was put in a "to go tray" vs containers (like their clam chowder) and unfortunately the broth spilled out by the time I got home, which is like liquid gold it's so good! read more

Welcomed and attentive service the entire dining time. I suggest ordering a la carte. Experience all the delicacies they have on the menu.

Honestly I need to go back and try something different. I got the Mahi Mahi and was just not a fan. My husband got the fish n chips and loved it! I personally am not a fan of fish n chips but the fries were pretty good. I do however want to go back and try other items. Their appetizers were HUGE and very good. Will update my review after trying it again! Very Kid friendly, the service was good and the feel of the place was nice. Enjoyed the feel being in there read more

Catch 25 is an excellent addition to Hollister. Great service. Even better food! My wife came here for lunch and we're glad we did. We started off with some cold beer, decent bottle selection of domestic, Mexican, and Sierra Nevada PA for those looking for an ale. We also ordered the fried zucchini with ranch. Definitely freshly made and not from some frozen bag. Plump, sweet, and coated nicely in a nice light batter. I'd go back just for these! And an ample serving; it would be enough for 4 people. My wife had a bowl of clam chowder and I the tuna melt with fries. Both super delicious. The clam chowder a nice consistency with just the right amount of salt and taste. The sandwich at first impression was not unassuming, but tase delicious. It gave off grilled cheese vibes but was not greasy at all. The fries were nothing exciting but were golden and perfectly salted. We did see a lot of fish and chips along with sandwiches on other tables. Even the wings looked great. We will definitely be back to try out more of the menu! read more

Very good food and nice for a little variety in HOLLISTER. The service is quick and our server was extremely nice.