CatchDo catch "Catch" for a very specialWonderful setting for "Catch"- the Casa Del Mar is just a gorgeous venue- all class and nothing fake. Catch has a spiffy view of the ocean as it is right on the beach. Great service, fabulous food and with live music drifting in from th center of the building- more like a living room than a lobby- one can't help but be lured away for an apres-dinner experience. Gents- take your lady for a bit of dancing by the band and she'll never forget her time with you.6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMTerrific place to celebrateTerrific place to celebrate a wedding anniversary -- luvved the complimentary chocolate dessert!
Will definitely return.6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMWhat a CatchFood was amazing and the service was even better. Just loved it6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMGREAT butWe were on holiday from London, UK and have to say we enjoyed every bit of it. However, it is quite pricey at $100.00 pp. Had better food in SF for half the price.6/3/2013 12:00:00 AMFantasticHad lunch there with two close friends and it was a fabulous time. Obviously, the company was awesome! The restaurant is beautiful and comfortable. Elegant without being pretentious. The service was impeccable. The food was great. I sampled some of my lunch partners' dishes so I got a good feel for everything. We shared two desserts, the donut holes with a lemon sauce and one other which I can't remember but was excellent, and the chocolate-expresso tart....sublime. And to top it all off the view is superb. I'd go back for sure. Maybe next time with the special person in my life!5/31/2013 12:00:00 AMprefixed menuthe food in past experiences have been hit or miss. recently a new chef came on board last fall and the focus is on making simple dishes delicious.
we had a prefixed menu for $80 per person (required for parties of 8 or more)with plenty of appetizers to share , choice of chicken, fish, or beef, and a good choices for dessert.
everyone cleaned their plates and the bar area has lots of lounge chairs for night cap5/30/2013 12:00:00 AMThe view to die forThe ambiance of this place is what I love. It's the only classy looking restaurant with a view in la. Makes you feel like you are on Caribbean islands. The food is ok, tasty but overpriced for the quality. Come for a light snack and enjoy your drinks overlooking the beach scene in style.5/27/2013 12:00:00 AMConsistent and dependableCan always count on Catch to do a great job in every facet.5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent service, awesome view!Catch offers one of the most comfortable, best views of the ocean in Santa Monica. Beautiful, peaceful setting for "Catch" at Hotel Casa Del Mar. Very classy with great ambience. Reserve a table by the window and come for the sunset...you will not be disappointed. Great cocktails and excellent wine list, with an ecclectice blend of great food. Great service, lots of solid dishes to share and live music drifting in from the center of the building- more like a living room than a lobby. A great 4-star dining experience.5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMnot a mother's day crowd fanAnything for mom... but would much prefer to come on a night that wasn't over filled. Been here several times and is a family favorite will definitely return. The private room in the back is a great spot for special occasions and/or private events.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMLovely!My girlfriend and I spent the night there a few weeks ago and had a very nice romantic time away from our daughters ;-)
Our room was very nice and breakfast was delicious, first time zuchini hashbrow was good and she really enjoyed her pancakes! We judged wished we had more time! All that said, I was very pleased to be seated at the window with a terrific view of souther cal life and we all enjoyed the Mother's Day lunch menu!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMLove this place!Five stars for each category says it all. Elegant surroundings, superb view, excellent food and great coffee too. Music was perfect for the beautiful hotel/restaurant. We will be back.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMComfy chairs and wonderful food!What a treat! I am 8.5 months pregnant and sitting at a restaurant isn't usually very comfortable--thank you Catch for having the most comfortable chairs I've been in yet! They even have a little back pillow to support you :)
As always the food was incredible. I had the filet he had the salmon.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMRomantic and simpleCatch was a great place to go for our anniversary. The menu is simple and elegant and we got a great table looking out at the beach. Overall the food wasn't anything we haven't had before but if you are looking for a romantic night out - this place was really nice.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMBeautiful viewHad lunch on a Friday with some friends . The ocean view was outstanding. The food was great. The service was a little slow, but good overall. My primary disappointment is with the valet parking which seemed severely understaffed and overwhelmed by the number of guests. It took almost 45 minutes to get our car, and it seemed that they couldn't find it.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food. ImpeccableExcellent food. Impeccable service and wonderful location overlooking the beach.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMService could have been better/quicService could have been better/quicker...but you really can't beat the ambiance and scenic view of this restaurant.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was one of the best recommendaThis was one of the best recommendations for a special occasion and date. The variety of food, wine and cocktails along with LIVE music made a great combination for the night.
I will definitely return and recommend this place to others.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing Cuisine!!!Best black cod I have ever had in my life. The food is amazing!4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMservice had a bit to be desired....service had a bit to be desired....not once did our waiter ask us how our food was BUT his helper was very attending.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMExceptional service with brilliantExceptional service with brilliant food in an exquisite setting!!4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic view of the beach,Fantastic view of the beach, high quality food, and great service. Brought the executive team here for a small group dinner and everyone loved it!4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMBig thumbs up to the chef,Big thumbs up to the chef, food preparation and presentation. Job well done.
Recommendation: Expand wine list and add Martini's to the cocktail list.4/11/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat view, Good food.I really enjoyed my dinner at Catch. The grilled branzino and smoked pork loin were both excellent. The grilled octopus was slightly over cooked. The dessert doughnuts were a little heavy. The cream brulee was very good.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMBeautiful lunch spot withBeautiful lunch spot with sublime food- very romantic and lovely with ocean view exquisite decor.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding restaurant! SpectaculaOutstanding restaurant! Spectacular views. Food was outstanding and service was fantastic.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went there simply becauseWe went there simply because it was the only restaurant that could accommodate our party at our desired time and man were we pleasantly surprised. The food was amazing, in particular the Horseradish potatoes and the pork belly appetizer. The food was incredibly fresh. I would highly recommend this to friends as well as return.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious food - beautiful ambianceThe restaurant is beautiful! I really could not complain. We had window seating with an ocean view (as requested when booked) and it was very pleasant and romantic. They do have great Pinot and amazing fish! The black cod was superb and the prawns were delicious, small portions which made you want more ;) - can't wait to go again! The view overlooking the ocean from the eclectic bar was gorgeous!3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMNice setting, great foodTheir Cioppino was delicious. I had a few bites of of the Wild Mushroom Cavatelli and that was very good as well. I highly recommend this place along with the following appetizers that were very tasty -- Marinated Beef Carpaccio and the Grilled Spanish Octopus. If you are also up for a cocktail, their Old Fashioned was good. A few other things to note... their bread was very fresh and warm and went well with olive oil while their portions for all their dishes were perfect.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMMy entree was disappointing.My entree was disappointing. I ordered a Spanish omelet but it was really a scramble. Everything, including potatoes, was mixed together and cooked in an oven-proof pan. It was dry and needed salt. The major feature of this restaurant is the ocean view.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMCatch is a great find.This was our first visit to Catch. What a find! We arrived just before sunset, and the ocean view was incredible. The staff was friendly, very knowledgeable about the menu (and ingredients), and they made thoughtful suggestions about food and wine pairings. We chose only seafood, and every dish was more delicious than the next: the yellowtail sashimi, the scallops with mushrooms, the black cod and the bronzino (from head to tail) -- all were fantastic. The chocolate tart to finish really took us over the edge. Catch is now one of our favorite restaurants.3/9/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was my fourth time atThis was my fourth time at Catch, and the other two times had been so great I decided to come to celebrate my birthday. While the food was once again very good, the service was a bit below par. My previous times at Catch I'd been waited on by a nice, slightly older man who was very attentive and efficient. This experience however, we had a much younger guy who, as someone best put it, was aloof the whole night. Perhaps it was because he knew that they had already added 20% gratuity to our party of 6 (a bit surprising, usually it's only 18% and for parties of 8, but ok) so he figured there was no need to put forth much effort. Overall it was good, again, but service could have been better3/1/2013 12:00:00 AM