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Catch 35 Naperville

3.8 (564 reviews)

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A trio of coconut shrimp, served with asian coleslaw and sweet chili sauce
Eric S.

MARINER'S CHOICE Fresh fish in classy digs make Catch 35 one of Naperville's premier spots for seafood. My wife and I came here for dinner during Restaurant Week 2024, our second overall visit to this fancy place on Washington St. Catch 35 is easy to find on the corner and sits a stone's throw from Hugo's Frog Bar, another swanky establishment. There's a large parking garage next door. From 1/19 to 2/4, they offered a three course pre-fixe for $59/person. When you consider a la carte prices, this was a relatively good deal (bought separately, the same 3 courses would've cost $68-73pp instead of $59pp, so it's slightly less expensive than usual). Once seated, I ordered a Mexican mule ($15) made with blanco tequila, tamarind syrup, lime juice, club soda and a tajin rim. It was a solid cocktail I'd get again. Unfortunately, the virgin mai tai ($10) and the mango fusion ($10) were little more than juices with fizz--a ripoff quite frankly--and a far cry from the magnificent mocktails across the river at Vasili's. Drinks = 6/10 We started with the tuna tostadas ($19): sashimi-grade sliced tuna, pickled ginger, seaweed, avocado, and wasabi cream. To supplement my dinner, I got a classic wedge salad ($13) with iceberg lettuce, cherry tomato, hard boiled egg, bacon, and blue cheese dressing. My wife loved the shrimp bisque ($8). I expected more from the jumbo coconut shrimp ($19) served with sweet chili sauce and Asian coleslaw. I've had this dish so many times I've lost count, but Catch 35's version fell flat, as it was lacking that "tropical" taste I'd expect from coco shrimp. Not horrible by any means, other places just do it better. Appetizers = 8/10 For my entreé I chose Restaurant Week's surf 'n turf option, the "steak & cake" ($39): a 4oz filet mignon w/herb butter and a large Maryland crabcake w/remoulade. The side of brussel sprouts were good, though not 'crispy' as stated on the menu. My better half ordered the mixed grill ($44): a 3oz salmon filet, 4pc shrimp skewer, and 4oz lobster tail with whipped potatoes. Main courses = 9/10 Both of our desserts were terrific. The key lime pie ($10) had a nice graham cracker crust, homemade whipped cream, and raspberry sauce. The flourless chocolate lava cake ($10) was topped with creme anglaise and macadamia nuts; I could barely finish this due to its decadence, but it was so damn good I managed to push through. Desserts = 10/10 (perfect, yo!) Bread = 4.5 Circuses = 4.5 On this last visit, our server did the bare minimum with fleeting check-ins and an occasional "how's everything tasting?" Truth be told, it was 15% service at best. Jose, on the other hand, took exceptional care of us and deserved 25% gratuity for going the extra mile. For instance, Jose noticed my wife was missing a cup of drawn butter for her lobster tail, and he promptly brought one out. He also got us bread & butter (which our server neglected to give us at the beginning), in addition to periodic refills on water and clearing empty plates. At first I thought he had a crush on my wife (can you blame him?) but it seems that was just him excelling at his job. Jose was the M-V-P of the evening, a true all-star. * TL;DR * Excellent entreés, delicious desserts, and upscale ambiance have become a lofty standard at Catch 35. I'm glad to report that the food is just as high quality as it was 2-1/2 years ago. Despite a largely absentee server this time around, we still had a wonderful meal. Once again, a special shout-out to Jose who provided outstanding customer service. Give that man a raise, a day off, employee of the month recognition, something! I've recommended Catch 35 to friends and family, and I'll continue to do so as long as they keep cranking out some of the best seafood in the area.

Fish & Chips
Leslie A.

Came here for lunch on a weekday after the holidays and we made a reservation just in case. Luckily it did not get full. Parking in downtown. Naperville can be tricky and especially around the holidays. Very scare so be prepared to walk if you are not lucky enough to get a spot in the parking garage directly next to this restaurant, which is free for two hours. If you have absolutely nothing to do and have all the time in the world, please come here for lunch. This place is definitely not in any type of rush to see you take your order or bring you your food or your check. So be prepared. I thought this was just our table but it is not. It is just the pace of the entire restaurant and that is fine if that is what you are comfortable with. During lunch and the holidays they had a lunch specials menu which they claim are the same sizes as the regular menu for the portions of the food but they have them at a discount during lunchtime so it's like a sale. We did get a few of the lunch specials, and they did not disappoint. The fish and chips, which are ordered twice at the table were definitely very generous in size and portion. The fries were surprisingly fresh and Crispy and not greasy at all. The lobster roll as well was very generous with the lobster meat. I don't come to Naperville often, but I happen to be in the area and this was a solid choice for lunch. The decor definitely needs a refresh as a place has been a little bit worn down. All of the staff was super friendly and attentive, so no complaints there.

Coconut Shrimp
Nick P.

I came here twice and food both times were excellent. Parking you can find nearby in a lot (gets filled up fast) or the two garages. Last time we were there, our server was very alert and observant. He made sure our drinks were refilled and checked on our food to make sure it was up to par. Prices are typical for a steak and seafood restaurant. Portion sizes were sufficient and not tiny. -coconut Florida shrimp with sweet chili garlic sauce 5/5 - pieces of shrimp were good size, crispy, and juicy. -mixed grill (salmon, shrimp, 1/2 lobster tail 5/5 - i love how they use big pieces of shrimp. Lobster was cooked perfectly, did not taste rubbery. Salmon was flaky and easy to cut. Everything tasted above par.

Crème brûlée - quite good
P W.

Went here to celebrate a birthday. Made a reservation through open table. Be aware when making a reservation if you would prefer sitting at a booth over a table you must request it. Service was good, appropriately attentive. Drinks were good. Food was good but I would steer away from the crab cakes. They seemed frozen and tasteless rather than fresh. The Brussel sprouts side was deep fried and oily. Scallops were fresh and prepared perfectly. Oysters were also fresh and smooth. Our party agreed the best course was dessert. The crème brûlée was very good but skip the cappuccino. Overall we celebrated our birthday and had an enjoyable evening. Reserve your booth today.

Cedar Plank Salmon with Sauteed Spinach
Fred H.

A spontaneous date night with the wife. We've been here before but never for dinner, so the place was moderately packed. We were seated in a spacious corner booth with a roundtable. My wife loved this....Juile was our server. Service was excellent. She was polite, informative and made suggestion when I wanted a combination of entrees on the menu. We stared with cocktails and a appetizer. I ordered the old fashioned and my wife, the amoretto stone sour. We had the crab cakes or an appetizer. It's important to note, the crab cake appetizer is only one crab cake. We ordered two, just to be safe. Simply delicious......... The crab cakes were moist and flavorful, especially with the sauce. I wasn't a fan of the peppers but my wife enjoyed them. I didn't enjoy the old fashioned. It was new to the menu and it was made with Tequila. I'm more of a whiskey man myself, so I asked Julie for a amoretto stone sour. She politely took it back. Next, we ordered entrees....I wanted lobster and steak. Not too much but not too little of either, so I combined two entrees. I ordered the Maine Lobster tail which came with one 4oz filet already, I just added another filet, which then made it a Twin Filet Medallions entree as well. So basically, I ordered the Marine lobster tail and the Twin Filet Medallions, at least that's how it was priced. The portion sized was perfect for my only meal of the day. Although, the steaks were more medium than medium well, which is what I ordered. The food and atmosphere was excellent. Then my wife's college girlfriend walks in with her husband. Excellent outing.......We will try to drop in for dinner more often.

Great way to spend a cloudy afternoon. Ryan the bartender is excellent. Great conversation!

Mixed grill
Jasmine S.

We reserved a table for 7 people to have a birthday dinner. We were able to bring a cake which the staff politely hid for us and brought it out at the end of dinner to surprise the birthday girl. When sat, water was brought eright away to the table. We provide our dreak and food order shirtly after. You do have to ask for bread if you like any before your meal comes to do table. All of the meals consisted of either steak or seafood, which was cooked perfectly. There was light music playing during dinner, which, in my case, added a nice romantic mood. Highly recommend.

Sesame Seared Yellowfin Tuna*
Kristena R.

Loved so many things about Catch 35. My boyfriend and I came here for a date night and had a great time. We sat outside and it was really fun being able to experience downtown Naperville while enjoying our dinner. We started off with the seared yellowfin tuna sashimi appetizer and it was excellent. For our entrées, we both ordered the surf and turf - a 4oz main lobster tail with a 4oz filet medallion and side of choice. The prices on their menu are reasonable, and I appreciated the portion sizes. Portions weren't too big or too small. I was actually able to eat my entire plate and still be full but not overly indulged. The lobster was delicious and the steak was cooked to perfection (I order medium-well). The steak was topped with an incredible sauce (butter, garlic and herbs?) that added a ton of flavor to it. Our waiter, Francisco, was awesome! Shout out to him. He was attentive and professional. Overall, we would definitely return as the food and service was amazing.

Misty S.

Top notch food and service, never had a bad experience here. Great place for a date or a special occasion. In addition to seafood and premium steaks, there are several Asian inspired dishes here like: Kung Pao Chicken, Pad Thai, Stir Fried Shrimp & Scallops and Jasmine White Rice. Dinner started off with complimentary sour dough bread and butter. Each entree comes with a choice of side. House Cabernet $12 Fried calamari $18 - Crispy and tender, garnished with fried tofu! Great cocktail an tartar sauce. Mixed Grill (salmon, shrimp and lobster) $39 - A seafood lover's dream on a plate. Ribeye $57 - Perfectly cooked, covered in delicious glaze and portabella mushrooms. Chilean Sea Bass $42 - Tender fillet with Asian inspired sauce. They have a gift card promo going on right now where you get a bonus $25 gift card for every $100 gift card purchase. Bonus gift cards are mailed to you while regular gift card can be electronic or mailed. Gift cards are not valid the same day of purchase. If street parking is filled up, there's a free parking garage nearby. .|\---/| | o_o | .\_^_/..2021

Skirt steak and crab stuffed lobster tail
Don M.

This place is magnificent from the appetizers to the dessert, our server was Denzel he was wonderful, he went above and beyond to make our evening very pleasant, we had the skirt steak it was done perfect and very flavorful, the oysters were delicious, we also had the crab stuffed lobster tail, the taste was scrumptious, our sides were brussel sprouts and sauteed spinach very good, the whipped potatoes I can't say enough about how fluffy light and creamy they were yummmm. Then for dessert we had the apple tart cake with a scoop of ice cream on top and then drizzled with Carmel, plus we had the sticky finger toffee, these two desserts topped off a beautiful dinner I had with my daughter for her birthday. If you're looking for a really nice place to go you have to try Catch 35, free parking one block away, I will be going back very soon

House Salad
Laura C.

Wonderful seafood restaurant in downtown Naperville. We have always had great experiences here. The food is always delicious and service is top notch. I especially love the sourdough bread, but heads up - you need to ask for it now! Great spot to celebrate special occasions but also the casual dinner.

Appetizers
Thomas E.

Company dinner with 10 of us. Based on some of the reviews we scheduled it early- 5pm so service would be more prompt. We started at the bar for a quick cocktail before we were seated. The bar area was nice, drinks were ok and the bar tender was attentive. The main dining area is a bit dark but nice and comfortable. Good overall selection on the dinner menu. Waitress constantly seemed to be in a hurry vs being attentive to actual needs, she wasn't bad but just not the level you would expect. Appetizers were prepared perfectly and tasted excellent. Unfortunately the main course was only cooked properly but seriously lacked flavor/seasoning. 8 of the 10 of us had similar opinions. Parking garage down the street was convenient but it filled up quickly.

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Ask the Community - Catch 35 Naperville

Is Catch 35 a "Lettuce Entertain You" restaurant?

I don't believe it is. You might want to check with their website. I do know, some restaurants that were apart of "lettuce" are not anymore.

What days is the bar menu half price?

I would call them, I was recently there for dinner and the selected bottles of wine were 1/2 price, it was a Thurs. eve.

What's the attire?

It's pretty varied. Everything from super dressy (prom dates, etc) to casual will pass. It's a white table cloth kind of place so I also recommend that you err on the side of being dressed nicely. But people come in after shopping downtown… Read more

Do they offer wine flights?

No. Only wine by the glass or by the bottle are offered.

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This place was so good. We got medium and a small side of the sauce on the side which I recommend…read more Next time I think will keep the food in the bag to keep it warm for longer! Crab legs: very good Green Mussels: amazing better than the crab legs Crawfish: this was pretty good Cajun pasta: this was good and we got this spicy with shrimp.

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Well, don't know what to say. Straight off, service was excellent, Mercedes and Stephen for a…read morespecial callout. But the down side is that the place was dead on a Friday night, unsure if this is an indicator to an out of towner that the place is on the down slide - steak was under seasoned (10 oz filet) and appeared to be a fabricated filet. Brussels are awesome as well as asparagus. Not the overwhelming experience for $$$ price.

Easter Sunday was a hit! Eddie V's gorgeous restaurant was extremely satisfying! From complimentary…read moreparking, to the tasteful menu with the live music, it was a pretty dope vibe! The venue Wasn't too crowded which was a plus. I decided to have dinner with reservations @3pm with the App OpenTable. On time for my reservation with no wait time! Seated immediately, I was excited to have my waitress named Arielle. Immediately, she accompanied me with complimentary bread and water along with the restaurant cocktail and food menus. She was very happy to be able help in any way to make me comfortable and was just a joy to have. My first course was the Iceberg wedge BLT, with my cocktail smoked old fashioned. For the second course I spoiled myself with the filet medallions with lobster tail Oscar style accompaniment sides; truffled mac&cheese, and crab fried rice with mushrooms and scallions. Sheeeshh! That meal was phenomenal! Lobster sat perfectly on top of the beef medallions as they both were served and with gratitude I ate every bit of it! Truffled Mac & cheese were so cheesy it was a perfect mouthful. The rice also had some delicious flavors that enticed my tastebuds with savory goodness! Everything was GOODT! Easter Sunday with great food, good company, and dope service ! Check em out!

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I agree with some reviews where the wait and service can take a while. We've been here twice and…read morethe first time we came at an off time and got seated right away because we were told to seat ourselves. The second time, it was Monday when the oysters are $1.25 and we weren't acknowledged, so we decided to seat ourselves at an open table we saw just to be told to wait and that someone would be with us....we stood at the counter waiting for a good 5 minutes and no one came to us so we sat on the bench in the front for what felt like 15-20 minutes. Finally, someone came just as I was getting ready to pick another place for dinner. Based on that wait time to get seated, we were smart enough to put in everything we wanted to order for our meal since we knew it would take a while to get someone's attention again. I like coming to Shuckin' because of that oyster deal and everyone else might have the same idea which is why they were so busy. Minus the wait and mid service, what brings up the rating for me is their food. Everything I've gotten here is pretty good and I haven't gotten anything yet that I didn't like.

I'm a neighborhood resident and have been supporting Shuckin' Shack since it opened…read more Unfortunately, I'm noticing they are starting to cut corners with their food. The last couple of times I've eaten there the food has come out suspiciously quick. Tonight I ordered a 1/2 pound of boiled shrimp with an order of fries. They were both just lukewarm and the shrimp was overcooked, which is what I've noticed before as if they were both precooked and dumped on my plate when ordered. I want to continue supporting them but it is becoming increasingly difficult to do so.

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