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Catch 122 Cafe & Bistro
Catch 122 Cafe & Bistro

Catch 122 Cafe & Bistro Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.catch122.ca
  • Email: contact@catch122.ca
  • Phone: (604) 731-3474
  • Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 11:00 am;
    Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm;
    Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm;
    Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00 pm - Close
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: French / Canadian, Contemporary French, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Executive Chef: Ian Errington
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Office catering: sandwiches, pastries, coffee, etc.
  • Private Party Contact: Brent Kyle (604) 731-3474

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Abbott Street
  • Public Transit: Hastings is a major bus route with stops immediately in front of Catch 122. Also, the Stadium Skytrain Station is a 5-minute walk away.
  • Parking: Street Parking
  • Parking Details: Street parking, Tinseltown/International Village, Woodward's.
A word from Catch 122 Cafe & Bistro
Located in historic Gastown, Catch 122 serves up unpretentious, contemporary French cuisine in a casual and comfortable setting. Simple food you can relate to: casual comfort food, wicked coffee, daily fresh-baked pastries, house-made charcuterie, and great local craft beer.
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Diner Reviews
  • "Ordered the poutine platter to share and everyone at the table quite enjoyed it. Crab cakes were under-seasoned, so a bit disappointed - not enough sauce given how thick the crab cakes were! Pork belly was not very crispy. Dessert was good. Had the pear tarte tatin; fellow diner had the bread and butter pudding - too dry at the top and too much of the sauce sitting at the base of the jar. The service here is very good. However, don't get the table by the window for four, though - we kept getting hit by the draft every time the door opened. Would still go back again - it's worth another visit and another look."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "It was good atomospher, lock of wine selection. Food tasted great; wish the main courses have more selection or have special main course on that day."
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "I took a big group to brunch for my birthday and although many of them had walked by this restaurant, none of us had ever eaten there. We will be back! It has a great ambiance but more importantly, great food and service. You will not be disappointed."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "I made the reservation for 5 of us 1st timers at 5pm and knowing us I gave ample time for us to chat and eat before heading out to a paint night at 7pm. The architect was gorgeous, massive floor space, brick walls, wooden-style tables, slightly rustic feel, and nice dimmed atmosphere.The drink I had that night was mimosa. Delicious. The food was excellent, it wasn't too little or too much, just right for fine dining meal. I had truffled organic mushroom for appy, and mussels for entree which was EXCELLENT. Unfortunately, due to slow service, did't have time to order dessert. However one woman did and she ordered bread pudding and it was outstanding. Worth trying Catch 122."
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "We had great food (Valentine's Day Menu), a great waiter and a great visit from the owner. Will definitely return."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We went to Catch 122 for Vancouver Dine-out Festival. A great menu and wonderful tasting menu! The addition of wine pairing was a nice touch. We will definately return!"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "This place was adorable. Service was great and food was tasty. My only minor complaint was food was slightly under seasoned just needed a hit of finishing salt. I loved the open concept kitchen."
    Dined on 2/2/2014
  • "I went during Dine-out Vancouver and feel that I definitely got a good deal but I wasn't blown away by any means. The appy smoked salmon was good but it didnt have as strong of a smokey flavour as I had hoped it was a little bland but the accompaniments did add a bit off oomph. They had fairly large size portions for all courses. Main was the arctic char which was cooked perfectly but was paired with a pile of peas, not that exciting and also rather awkward to eat. Then moved on to carrot cake as dessert it was moist and the perfect density, served warm with a sweet carrot puree and a dollop of cream cheese mascarpone icing if I am remembering correctly. It was a 3/5 dessert but really didnt fulfill the sweetness desire I have for desserts."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Did a night of dine out Vancouver here with a party of 4. We all had different combos for our courses and each tried eachother's food and every little bit was executed wonderfully. Portion sizes were perfect; not too small, not overwhelming. Our server was attentive and had great energy. Will be back!"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "We ate at Catch 122 as part of Dine Out Vancouver. The 3 course meal was interesting. I particularly enjoyed the smoked salmon starter. The "cassoulet" had an interesting twist - duck sausage and pork belly rather than pork sausage and duck confit. On a Saturday night, the cafe had a pleasant buzz."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "The service was outstanding. Staff was attentive and very friendly. They kept checking on us to ensure everything was fine which was great. We did not feel ignored or neglected. Though some of our parties came in late, the kitchen still tried to deliver all the dishes at the same time so we could enjoy as a group. I love this restaurant, though this is only my first visit. I recommend Cafe 122 for brunch and dinner. Great choice for dinner dates too if you don't want to feel too restricted or too formal- a wonderful choice."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "The food at Catch 122 was fabulous. The portions are not large but the coupling of flavors and textures was amazing. I was a bit disappointed that the Dine Out Menu did not feature even one item that I could go back and enjoy again - although having said that, I am confident that all selections are similar. My only comment was that once the waiter poured the initial glass of wine from the bottle we ordered - he didn't pick up the bottle again, even though he was at the table several times and should have noticed our glasses were either low or empty at times. He also did not return after we started our entrees to see if it was to our liking - the restaurant was not busy (during an at home Canucks game)."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "It was my first time at 122 and i already fell in love with the food and attentive service. Though the night was quite busy with dineout going on... we were well served and the portion is just right! Would go there again for the regular menu items. One minor downside is the noise levels, might need to raise one's voice when chatting. Hope the music level can be more soft next time...."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "The food was amazing! I had every single drop of sauce and bite of food cleared off my plate! Meat so tender and flavourful! Really nice restaurant. Great for date nights!"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Four of us game for DineOut after liking the look of the menu. The beer selection and food was excellent. However, we felt rushed by the waitstaff; bringing the entree before I had finished my appetizer."
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "This was our first Dine Out experience of the year. My roommate and I set up a double date and narrowed it down to this restaurant based on the menu and the fact that we had never been here before. Great decor, simple, spacious, nice lighting, exposed brick. Excellent service (Aeo helped make out night a success). Tasty food with a wide variety of flavours and choices that you don't find elsewhere (wild boar, beef cheeks, whiskey ice cream). Reasonable priced wine menu (although limited choices)"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "I was late to my Dineout reservation and was worried that my reservations would be cancelled. My friend arrived right on time and she asked if it'd be okay if she sat down first, telling the server I was at least 20 minutes late. She was served graciously and it turned out that I was late a full hour but the service was still impeccable! No single rush."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Went here for Dine-out and the food+service was great, very friendly staff and great atmosphere in the restaurant."
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "Went there for dine out and was not expecting much as I have had bad fine out experiences but wanted to try it again this year. Catch 122 was amazing! Food was great every course of it! Everyone enjoyed their meals!"
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "Restaurant was really good. Didn't get a chance to see the actual menu as we were there for DineOut, but the food was extremely. good. The mood and ambience were really great, but the noise level was pretty loud. Also, tables are seated a little close to eachother."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "Always busy, but never felt disregarded. As you walk in, promptly greeted, even if you are amidst the small crowd waiting for tables. Once seated in the hip and kind of bare bones environment, the cheerful server swooshes over to ask your choices. The best brunch I've had in years is what comes to mind while I savour my Duck Prosciutto Eggs Benedict. It was seasoned perfectly, eggs possessing finesse that you wouldn't normally associate an egg with, hollandaise sauce was light and airy but flavourful still, and even the side Yukon potatoes stole some thunder being a balance of crispy and nicely textured. This restaurant definitely caught my stomach, if not my heart."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "The atmosphere reminded me of being at a restaurant in Cobble Hill Brooklyn. It was the warm brick wall that dominated the room as you enter. The food was fantastic, from the appetizer to dessert. The service was excellent as well. It was Dine out Vancouver and the restaurant was full. We didn't feel rushed. The Owner even came over to check if we were happy with the food. We asked about the history of the neighborhood since we all grew up or visited the area as kids. He was very informative and obviously enjoyed his work. We even met his lovely wife, who was credited as the brains behind the concept of the restaurant, menu planning and website design. You go, girl! All in all, we had a great time."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "Appetizers and entrees were delicious, though one entree didn't seem as hot and fresh as it should have been. The dessert seemed thrown together by store bought, frozen foods. It was a very disappointing ending to an otherwise satisfying meal. The service was very good, and the helpful table visit from the manager was appreciated."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "They're very friendly and smiley, and absolutely patient and informative when it comes to explaining their dine out menu. I love their atmosphere and their awesome walls. Food was okay, I'm highly impressed of their lavender infused panna cotta I would definitely go back just for that!"
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "Came here for dine out hoping for a nice meal, but the food was sub par! The pork looked like they went and picked it up from chinatown and plated it nicely. The food definitely needed some salt or seasoning, beyond bland. The upside was the service, warm and friendly."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Horrible, inconsistent service timing. Average food--completely unmemorable. And an owner who blamed our dis-enjoyment on Dine Out festival (isn't that when Vancouver restaurants are supposed to really SHINE?). I can't think of any reason to return."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "It seems that "smoked" is in the French style. The majority of food here is smoked - the fish, the sausage, the meat. The Dine Out menu was quite tasty, so I will assume that anything else should be just as good here. The draft beer selection was very limited - a Belgian or Amber ale. The interior is cafeteria-styled - open and very simple, with a lot of wood furnishings. The atmosphere was verging on energetic that night, but as there weren't many tables to begin with, it didn't get very noisy. We could still converse over dinner comfortably. The service was quite prompt, in my opinion. Perhaps I didn't ask for many things and was not looking for my waitress all night. Food came out quickly with apt time spaces in between."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Had the poutine platter for appy. It was average. Had the iron flank steak for main. The steak was cooked very well, however, it lacks flavoring. The mushrooms that came with it was overly salty. The pear dessert had a bit too much rum creating bitterness. A notch down would have made it better. Service was great though!"
    Dined on 12/23/2013
  • "the menu looked interesting. Ordered the pulled pork poutine for a starter; was very dissappointed though. The potatoes were probably just McCain fries and the portion was small for the price paid ($10). The main was the flat iron steak. It was cooked perfectly to the level of done requested. I don't usually like parsnips, but these were the best I've ever had. Service was good, the interior decor is open with lots of wood elements that make for a warm ambience. I wouldn't go back though."
    Dined on 1/8/2014
  • "Amazing food, very good value and friendly service. The NYE set menu is a steal. A well thought of menu, not the usual steak with seafood on top. My steak was full of flavours, perfectly cooked, and with interesting accompaniments. My date's porchetta is also rich and amazing. Overall very enjoyable experience and a fun night. We can't wait to go back for more."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "food came out REALLY slowly and it was a prefix menu for nye which made me feel like it should have been more organized. worth it once it did arrive though."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "You close at 9PM and you took reservations at 815? Then proceeded to not serve our table with even drinks till 845 and told us last call was going to be at 930 for everything including dessert? None of our steaks were cooked well, and there was no one to speak to about this. What a joke and an utter waste of money. Only one person was serving all tables including making drinks! I could go on for a while but don't waste your night on this establishment."
    Dined on 12/30/2013
  • "This restaurant was absolutely delicious! All the food was fabulous and service was great. Everything you would expect ftom fine dinning except dress and interior were casual and service was Exceptional but a more casual experience! Loved it and will go again!"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "The food was overall decent. But I find most bites a bit lacking in "freshness". Not to say that they use left overs, but their carb items (bread used for sandwich and the tortellini) felt like they've been left outside for a couple hours - they lack the succulence. Very good self-brewed ginger beer though."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "My first experience at Catch 122 was great! The service was very prompt and our waiter was quite helpful when describing the dishes. He mentioned the pork belly was very rich, and it was. The vegetarian gnocchi was also pretty rich, and just perfect for the holiday season!"
    Dined on 12/23/2013
  • "Food that looks good, smells good, appeals to the taste buds. I will definitely take the long trek back to this restaurant!"
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "A friend and I wanted to find a place close to the International Village theatres, and we scored with Catch 122. We made a reservation and had dinner there last week, our first time in the restaurant. From the street, the large, sidewalk-level windows with a view of the lovely bar invite one in.The place is warmly lit and cozy, yet with a roomy, sophisticated atmosphere. The service was excellent, the food delicious. My only criticism--and this is a minor one, and not particular to this restaurant--is that I wish the portions were just a tad larger, even the tapas dishes. All in all, we had a very satisfying time there."
    Dined on 12/4/2013
  • "I have been here twice and have had amazing dishes on both occasions- thoughtful and creative dishes with each bite better than the last! My only complaint- they serve their wicked awesome herbed butter straight out of the fridge which requires a patience I don't possess when it comes to bread and butter. Anyways a wonderful restaurant with a relatively small menu which means you know that what they DO offer is high quality! On another note- where are my open table points? Merci"
    Dined on 11/19/2013
  • "Good location, cool looking restaurant, the service was good, but the food was just OK. We went on a Friday night at around 6:30 pm and there was only one other occupied table. Not much of a vibe."
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "This restaurant hit on a few of my pet peeves. It was incredibly dead the night we went, which is fine, but then service should be top notch. It took about a half hour for us to get a meat and cheese plate, and approximately 15 min for us to get drinks. This type of service is just unacceptable when there is no one in the restaurant. I understand that doing your closing duties and bar stock is important but your tables should be your first priority. The food was alright, I ordered the gnocci which was a much better choice then the chicken ballotine which is what everyone else ordered. The portions were decent and the food was plated nicely."
    Dined on 11/15/2013
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