Amazing service and food! Starting with complimentary caviar and bubbly, perfect way to begin the dining experience. We ordered the garlic fries as an appetizer, fresh garlic and crispy fries...highly recommend! From the lunch menu, we ordered the lobster tail and fish tacos...yum! read more

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My previous review credited Faisel Nimri for the success of Catch, but now that he's focused on Nora's (see my review), Bashar AlSneeh is showing that Catch is really his baby and neither of them know how to do a bad job when it comes to the restaurant business. As I've said before, these two understand customer experience like no one else. We only see them once a year, yet they still recognize us on the streets of Carmel, and then treat us like old friends at the restaurants. We don't know why it took us so long to return to Catch. We went when it first opened, loved it, but then didn't get back until this year. Probably because there are so many great restaurants in Carmel and only so many meals to have while we're there. And the one's we love the most are the work of Faisel and Bashar. Bashar as always spent time with us when we arrived, came back during the meal, and then again towards the end. They start everyone with a glass of sparkling wine and a bump of very good caviar. That's a really nice touch to get things started. Then a plate of Calamari Steak arrived that we thought was brought to the wrong table. Nope, Bashar sent it to us. We love the more typical Calamari Rings, but had never tried, and probably wouldn't have ordered a Calamari Steak. We won't make that mistake again. It was so good. Breaded and seared instead of deep fried, it was perfectly cooked. Topped with a light cream sauce and capers, it was so good we had to force ourselves to stop eating it so that we'd have room for our entrees. This would actually make a good entree for one person. My wife's entree was the Ultimate Truffled Lobster Risotto, which included Shrimp and Scallops. My wife couldn't stop raving about, or stop eating it. We often worry about anything "truffled" having an overpowering flavor. Not at Catch. The flavors were exactly right and balanced. When I got a taste, I kept taking more. I had the Linguine & Clams. The clams were great. The sauce was great, and garlicky. My only criticism is that I would have preferred a thinner pasta. Instead of flat Linguine, this seemed more like a very thick Spaghetti; as thick as Bucatini/Perciatelli but without the hollow center. My only other complaint was that our server essentially abandoned us after the entrees were served. We had to flag down other staff to get refills on drinks and the check. We were way too full to consider dessert, but the list sounds really good. We will not wait nearly as long to get back here. Thank you, Bashar! read more

The restaurant itself is super cute, and I'll give credit where credit is due--the food was delicious. Unfortunately, the service really took away from the experience. First, our entire meal came out about 45 minutes late, and our wine order was messed up. Then, once our food finally arrived, something truly ridiculous happened. Five different servers came by asking if we were finished and if they could take our plates. Mind you, our plates were still half full and we were actively eating and enjoying our food! This happened repeatedly throughout our meal. I finally got so annoyed that I said, "Yes, take it!"--even though I wasn't even done eating yet. I understand restaurants can be busy, and the place is definitely loud, but that wasn't the issue. The constant rushing and repeated attempts to clear our plates made us feel like they just wanted us out. The food was genuinely good, but unfortunately, the service and overall experience left a lot to be desired. Hopefully they can work on the hospitality, because the food and cute atmosphere have potential. read more

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Food was amazing. I had the Halibut and my husband had surf and turf. The cream sauce on the halibut was to die for and the steak was buttery soft. They served us complimentary champagne and caviar right after we were seated. Their service is as good as their food. read more

Catch - Champagne and caviar - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

Catch was such a cute place! The jellyfish lights inside were adorable and the ambiance was intimate, cute, and lovely for a date night. The service was fantastic. Everyone was so sweet and checked in on us often. We were greeted with a little champagne and caviar. We ordered: Crab cakes 5/5 Shrimp and crab ravioli (4.5/5) - I wish the crab on top was warm Shrimp pizza (4/5) - Very yummy but could not hold the weight of all the shrimp Fish and chips (5/5) We had a great time and would come back. read more

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Our first time here. We celebrated my birthday and Mother's Day weekend at Catch Carmel's Fish House!! My boyfriend ordered the Crab ravioli and I ordered the Scallop and Shrimp Salad . I love the atmosphere and the food came out pretty fast!! read more

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Driving down 17 Mile Drive from Pacific Grove we knew friends are frequent visitors of Carmel. We messaged and asked them for a lunch recommendation and we received several. But they shared the best seafood can be found at Catch. That's where we drove to. We were promptly seated in the dining room which had a nice ambiance. Right away we were served complimentary small portion of Caviar and a very small glass of Champagne - an unexpected but appreciated way to start the meal. After reviewing the menu I ordered their local specialty Monterey Bay Sand Dabs while my wife ordered their Grilled Salmon. We drank our beverages (I had an Italian Pilsner and my wife a French Chardonnay). After an appropriate time our lunch arrived. We both really enjoyed our meals - the Sand Dabs were tender, flaky and flavored with a creamy piccata sauce and served with a side of rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables. My wife's Salmon was served with a Saffron cream sauce and baked potato au gratin. The service was very attentive and friendly. We have no reservation recommending Catch in Carmel to any friend. We look forward to returning in the future. read more

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Went Back to CATCH Sat Down They started with a Little glass of champagne Then ordered first GREAT thick Chowder Then Monterey Bay Sand Dabs Cooked to perfection For Dessert I saw on Dessert Menu BREAD PUDDING. WhenIt Came I see Like 3 pieces of Bread Stacked I look at Menu it says BRIOCHE Bread. Ive NEVER seen in any Restaurabt BRead pudding made with that Bread It was Good But hard to eat. Ill Go back but not order that dessert again maybe Crenme Brulee read more

When we arrived, we were greeted with 2 glasses of drinks and 2 spoons of caviar (complimentary). Food was great! The halibut is recommended more than sea bass, we also ordered 2 kids pizza and they were extremely small (not recommended) read more

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Only went here because the neighboring restaurants had a waitlist. Very good calamari. Service was above average. Fish entrees were not great. Grilled fish was too dry and the fish and chips as well. Clam chowder was too creamy and not enough texture with clams and potatoes. The dining was too blue of a lighting. Wouldn't return with all the better options around here. read more

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Food is really bland & overpriced. Too expensive. Service is okay-- it's decent, not the worst... ambiance is cute. I wouldn't come again. Food took 20-30 mins to arrive... if you're really hungry find somewhere that makes food quicker.... and better tasting. You're really paying for the vibes here & location. read more

It's not just a restaurant it's an experience. Some of the best seafood pasta and dishes we've ever had. Right on the Main Street of Carmel by the Sea. The staff and service was perfect and entertaining. Awesome date night atmosphere makes it a place you'll truly remember. read more

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Do not eat here. The absolute worst take out meal I've had in Carmel. I ordered the Turf & Turf ("filet mignon" - though I'm doubtful) medium to medium rare. It came out well done without a hint of pink. It had grill marks, but the rest of the meat was grey, not seared, like it had never actually touched a grill. Additionally, I requested extra steamed veggies in place of the potato au gratin because I am dairy free. Not only did they not honor my request, but they smothered my entire meal in a thick creamy mushroom sauce that wasn't listed on their menu. $60+ wasted. read more

Very Nice Place! Food is Great! Service Wonderful! I recommend this Place! I will be going back again. read more

This place is really underrated. We were walking around town looking for somewhere for dinner that had an outdoor patio since we had our dog with us. We decided to check Catch out after talking to Shirif outside. He brought us some a little taster of caviar and champagne. We had mentioned that my husband doesn't drink after he asked us what we thought. He so kindly brought out another taster of alcohol free champagne for us!! Which was so sweet! The ambiance was really nice as well with a live musician waking around serenading the guests. read more

We had a beach day! Got hungry and stepped into this wonderful place. It had a nice and cozy feeling inside, they had instrumental versions of popular songs playing in the background which I really enjoyed. One of the best parts about this place was the complementary taste of Champagne and Caviar! omg!! Made my day. It was amazing. I don't eat a lot so just ordered a cup of clam chowder; it was good thick and creamy. I also ordered the house salad. (Added salmon to my salad) it was much larger than I thought it would be. The salad and salmon were very good. I enjoyed my virgin spritzer and am a happy girl. My husband ordered the fish tacos to drink he had the spa spritzer it has lemon cello in it he is a big fan of that. Our server Florencio was great! He checked on us just the right amount and was not pushy; we really liked him. I really want to bring my family back here I think they would really enjoy it. read more

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Food was excellent and I highly recommend visiting if you want seafood! I ordered the Salmon which is my go to!

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing owner. I honestly can say this is the best sea food in this area. They start serving you with a complimentary caviar and champagne. We ordered the pasta with the jumbo prawns and crab and shrimp ravioli, they both were outstanding! I recommend this place 100% if you are in the mood for the seafood. It is the cleanest, most delicious food in Carmel. We will be back read more

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The clam chowder is excellent! Had the fritto misto appetizer and it is very tasty! I had a Caesar with grilled prawns. It comes the original way, with anchovies, and I loved it! Wife had the rosemary chicken and said it was delicious. Wonderful meal and the service was excellent! read more

We loved everything about our night. EPIC. Smoked Salmon Salad Pizza, never heard of it and we are throughly addicted as beyond amazing. Loved the fish tacos already commented on elsewhere was a great tip. Chocolate martini best in town too. Excellent service, Live guitar, mellow atmosphere where we could talk. We can't wait to come back! read more

Catch is a very nice seafood restaurant in Carmel. The ambiance is cozy with Aquarium inspired decor. The service was prompt and very good. Our waters were refilled without asking. We ordered calamari for appetizer. The calamari rings were tender with the breading light and crunchy. A very nice start to our entrees. Soy Glazed Sea Bass - 5/5 The bass filet was marinated with a slightly sweet soy glaze. The fish filet was not dry, and was cooked perfectly. The veggies (carrots & String beans) were cooked perfectly. You have a choice between rice and potato au gratin. I chose the potato au gratin which was very good and tender. It was not overly baked or too cheesy. A great selection. Prawn Pasta a la Cream - 5/5 This pasta dish wasn't very tasty. The Puran's were large and prepared perfectly - nice and tender. The tomatoes were real fresh chucks, not canned tomatoes. The white cream sauce was rich with a background of wine flavor. The pasta was cooked al dante. A very nice pasta dish. Blackened Salmon - 4/5 The blackened salmon was good. The filler was a tad over done which made parts of the salmon a little dry. The mash potatoes were buttery good. Surf and Turf - 5/5 The filet mignon was prepared perfectly medium rare. The filet was tenderly delicious! The lobster tail was around 6 oz. The lobster was broiled perfectly. It was not overly done. It was tender. We enjoyed our experience at Catch. The service was great and the food prepared was great. I recommend giving Catch a visit when you're visiting Carmel by the sea! read more

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With three nights in Carmel, we were keen to try out some different places to eat, and Catch was number two. Initial impressions were good, as they offer you a shot of bubbly and a wee spoon of caviar as soon as you sit down. However, neither was of particularly good quality. Next came the wine order - they didn't have the Oyster Bay NZ Sauvignon Blanc that I asked for, but provided another variety that I'd never heard of - of course this was 'at the same price'. I've no idea what it would actually cost, although I suspect not as much as the New Zealand version. It wasn't bad, but I don't think it was in the same league as the Oyster Bay (which we like), and in retrospect I should have gone back to the wine list and picked again. For mains, I went with the halibut, which came with a ball of rice and not much else. The fish was tasty enough, but I felt it could have been a bit more imaginative. Then came the Mariachi guitarist... if there's one thing guaranteed to annoy me, it's musicians coming round the tables when you're trying to enjoy your meal. Just... please don't. read more

Catch - The halibut - difficult to get a decent pic with the gloomy blue lighting. - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

Stumbled on this restaurant while walking back from the sunset at the beach. We were quickly seated and served complimentary caviar and Champaign. The fried calamari was to die for!! Our main dishes were amazing. 10/10 experience! I also brought my 7 month old baby and they were very accommodating. read more

I was on vacation and just passing through town. It was around 8:00p.m, Thursday. Most businesses appeared to be closed by then, and the town itself felt very quiet, with only a few people outdoors. Catch, however, was open until 9:30p.m. and pleasantly uncrowded. The guests inside looked comfortable, cheerful, and relaxed. The lighting was soft and romantic--not too bright--and I absolutely loved the jellyfish lamps. The background music was calming and at a perfect volume, allowing for easy, comfortable conversation. The waiter was friendly and attentive, engaging warmly with guests and making everyone feel welcome. Shortly after I was seated, I was pleasantly surprised with complimentary bread paired with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, along with champagne and caviar. I had never tried caviar before, and it was much better than I expected. A few minutes later, a gentleman came out and played a couple of songs on the guitar before leaving. The music sounded foreign--possibly Spanish--and added a romantic touch to the evening. I ordered the salmon, which was cooked perfectly. Overall, it was a truly enjoyable dining experience. Catch is a beautiful and romantic restaurant, and I highly recommend giving it a try. read more

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We dined here for our wedding anniversary. The food was amazing. The service, not so much. Our server took our order and we didn't see him again until we were almost done with our entrees. Food runners did the rest. No offer of cracked pepper for salads or refills on beverages. Very disappointing. read more

It's hard to stand out in a place like Carmel, California because everywhere you look there's another great looking place to eat. We were walking by Catch, wanted seafood and decided this was the spot. They seated us immediately at a great table and brought us a champagne and caviar amuse bouche, which was a really nice touch. Three of us ordered fish, one ordered chicken and everyone was really happy with their meal. Prices were reasonable, and service was excellent. Five stars! read more

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It was my son's 21st birthday! The waiter took the time to make it a truly special birthday. dinner. He made it so special!!! They gave us small shots of Champaign and small spoons of caviar together. It looked very classy. All the food and service was wonderful. The waiter brought a delicious dessert with a birthday candle at the end. It wasn't just a scoop of ice cream. It was a true fine dining dessert. The service, food, location, and ambiance were excellent! Thank you to our wonderful waiter and cooks!!! read more

Catch - My son and his girlfriend, at catch, and it was his 21st birthday! - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

The food was terrible and way overpriced. May as well have been a microwaveable meal. The steak was chewy and overcooked and the lobster was like plastic. Even the free bread was crunchy and bad! read more

From the moment we walked in, the staff was friendly, and the atmosphere elegant, and cozy. The food was amazing. My wife and I had the grilled salmon, blackened, and we both agreed it was the best salmon we've ever had. The drinks were also very good. Also our server, Sharif, was great. Very friendly, helpful and attentive. read more

Absolutely amazing dinner Incredible service Loved the live music The fresh fish was incredible. We loved our dinner and entire dining experience!!!! read more

If you're in Carmel on a weekday, you know everything literally closes by like 8pm. Finding a spot to grab a light bite after 8pm is so difficult, so luckily I stumbled on this spot and they had oysters! I shared the half oysters, lobster sandwich, and clam chowder. The oysters were good, but I wish they had separated the cocktail sauce from the horseradish. The clam chowder was also good, but it was a bit more on the thicker chunkier side for me, but flavors were there! The lobster open faced sandwich was very filling and came with a side of salad. I loved the big bits of lobsters mixed in with some veggies. The staff here were also super friendly and sweet. They always checked up on us and made sure we were doing well. There's a lot of seating here indoors and outdoors. When we arrived, there was even some live music going on. It looks like this place and the Mediterranean place are owned by the same people which is probably why they're both open later than other businesses. read more

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Excellent restaurant, amazing food. We had live music, excellent service and magic atmosphere. Highly recommend! BTW, don't forget your desert! read more

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I'm really disappointed, mostly because of how accessibility was handled. When we arrived, the accessible entrance/accessible path was blocked by "overflow customers" -- other diners, with chairs and bodies fully in the way. We asked staff for help so a wheelchair could pass. Instead of addressing it or asking the diners to stand for a moment, we were basically left to figure it out ourselves. Luckily I was with friends who could carry my wheelchair up several stairs. No one offered to clear the path, no one stepped in to create a safe route, and it turned what should've been a normal entrance into an awkward and stressful situation. Accessibility isn't a "nice to have"--it's basic, and it's on the restaurant to keep accessible routes usable. On top of that, the service was exceptionally slow, and our table was largely ignored for long stretches. Food and atmosphere aside, I can't recommend a place that treats wheelchair access as optional. If you use a wheelchair or have mobility needs, be aware. read more

The service was great. But as I'm looking at my receipt, something is very off. The total for credit should be $238.77 as seen on the detailed receipt. However, the customer copy has the charge amount as $260.26 before tip. I added an extra tip of $50.00. This is so wrong. I didn't check to see if the amount charged was the same as the detailed receipt, but it should NOT be different either. Plz check your receipts very carefully. read more

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Absolutely fabulous dining experience. Food was excellent, service was top notch, and ambiance was just perfect. Upon being seating we were greeted with friendly and classy customer service, complimentary caviar and champagne, followed by delicious soft bread with oil and vinegar. Our entrees were fantastic and the evening got better by the minute with periodic live music that was engaging and very impressive. Pleasantly surprised that most plates are just $30-40 for this elevated dining experience. We would travel back to Carmel just to have dinner here again. read more

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I had lunch here with my wife, adult daughter, grand daughter and their lab Gigi. We were hungry and they were dog friendly so we dropped in for a late lunch. When we walked in there was only one other group in the restaurant. Sometimes when one dines at an off hour one is treated as a nuisance but not in this case. Even though we had a child and dog our server Luis was friendly, helpful and attentive. We were in the mood for salads and soups. The had a very nice clam chowder, my wife had the cilantro garlic shrimp sandwich, my daughter had the mango salad with shrimp and scallops, my 12 year old grand daughter had the kids pasta which was buttered spaghetti and I had the crab Louie salad. My salad was excellent with lots of crab meat and crispy lettuce. All in all we were very pleased and would return. read more

Our new favorite in Carmel! The aesthetic, service, and food were all absolutely splendid :) Not to mention that they pull out all the stops for special occasions read more

We came here on thanksgiving day as we were having a hard time finding restaurants that were open and this restaurant has openings. The service here is phenomenal, the host accommodated us although they were busy with many reservations, they gave us complimentary champagne and caviar for thanksgiving and he even ran out to give us our card we had forgotten! Working on thanksgiving night is tough and the staff were all so welcoming and hospitable. The restaurant itself is also high end looking with most beautiful jellyfish lights. 5 stars for the service and ambiance. The 3 stars is mostly for the food which is subpar/bad. The calamari we got was bland and chewy. It desperately needed salt. We also got the crab ravioli which was overly creamy and heavy and lacking in actual crab flavor. The clam chowder was alright but it tasted more like corn chowder and had little meat. Overall the food here didn't taste very fresh which is a key component of seafood. I am not sure if this is the ingredients they are using or the chef, but this place has a lot of potential if they work more on the food! read more

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Came here for a special meal with my family, was one of the worst meals we have ever had. The food took over one hour to come out. The cheesy garlic bread had no garlic? Only one out of the five entrees was warm, when we attempted to flag down someone to heat up my food we couldn't get our waiters attention and he didn't bother to check in with us until our meal was over. The whole restaurant itself is freezing cold as they leave the two doors open the whole time. Would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

After an absolutely dismal dinner at the Fishwife the night before, we searched online and found our new favorite restaurant. The food is SO delicious and the wait staff is super attentive! I cannot recommend this wonderful place enough! The host, Dennis, was such a nice person. For some reason, after I was starting to leave, my balance thought it would be great fun to see if it could make me fall. Dennis quickly grabbed one arm, and my handsome hubby grabbed the other arm to keep me upright . Dennis rushed to get a chair for me to sit in while my hubby was getting the car. Our wait staff, Jamessa , was also a an excellent employee and showed she truly cared. The next time we come back to this area, this jewel will receive another visit from us! read more

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