Crab CatcherBeautiful view of the La JollaBeautiful view of the La Jolla shoreline, Food is really good and ample, service was wonderful, would really recommend for a romantic outing.5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMSpecial memoriesVery beach friendly, high class, great food and service. The restaurant is warm, homey and friendly. The wine list was broad enough to satisfy most anyone's needs. The bar was bright and could be more inviting but certainly does not detract from the restaurant.5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMI took my Girl out there forI took my Girl out there for Mothers day along with my Noble Brother. The place is just outstanding!!!!!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMMother's Day SpecialWe made reservations and asked for the patio with a view of the ocean. We arrived and did not have to wait and were put in a perfect place to see the ocean view. The waitress Heidi was especially nice and checked on us often. The food was good as always. This is one of my wife's special places.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Mother's Day!We were visiting our grad student son over Mother's Day weekend. The
Crab Catcher was a great finish to the weekend. Very accommodating to our requests. Very good food. Great service! Holly was wonderful!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMMarvelous MealNice window table. Kevin was very attentive. Halibut was excellent.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMNot Green or SustainableEmphasis on imported fare rather than local and sustainable.
Imported bottled water rather than treated/ purified local water.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious DinnerWe got a delicious dinner with an outstanding sight on the ocean.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMoutstandinggood food , excellent service, excellent ocean view.5/6/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat ExperienceEverything was excellent from the moment we walked in :-) :-)5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGood, but overpricedWe ordered the stuffed mushrooms and Red King crab legs. The mushrooms were rather disappointing. The crabs were good, but given that price to portion size, I expected to be amazed. While good, I was far from amazed.5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMhit and missThis time dinner was really good and the service was first rate, but don't expect that everytime.... Overall it is really good..4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMA Gem by the SeaMy husband and I had a deliciously experiential dinner at the Crab Catcher this week, which not only fed our bodies, but our souls and spirits, as well. The quality of their crab cake far exceeds any that I've had, including the expensive East Coast eateries! Their filet mignon melts in the mouth, especially when prepared "black & blue". And the non-traditional rendition of the traditional "mud pie" is refreshing and worth every calorie! We will definitely be back to enjoy more!4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMA special night out!This is an expensive restaurant in La Jolla, but well worth it for a special night out. We had reservations at 8:00 p.m. And although it was dark, we enjoyed our table outside overlooking the ocean and the night lights of La Jolla Shores. Heat lamps provided enough warmth.
We enjoyed the crab bisque and an array of seafood.. It was all delicious. The Crab Catcher would be a good place to take special out of town guests.4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was my first time toThis was my first time to schedule a special event (30th birthday for my son) at your restaurant. Everybody was helpful during the planning stage when I had to make several phone calls. We also were seated at an awesome table and the view was spectacular. The whole king crab we ordered, as well as the side dish, couldn't have been better. It was topped off with the slice of birthday ice cream cake, which was a great surprise. Thank you so much for a memorable evening.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMMy wife and I had lunch there.My wife and I had lunch there. It was a special day for us. We had GOLDEN KING CRAB LEGS and LIVE MAINE LOBSTER, some drinks and desserts. We were given a table right near the window with beautiful coastal and ocean view. Crab legs and lobster were both great as expected. Desserts were delicious, too. Waitless was friendly and helpful.
The only thing, not really negative but worth mentioning, is that I had to struggle hard to break open the lobster claws. If they had made bigger cuts before serving, it would have been a lot easier.
Overall, it's a wonderful restaurant worth visiting many times.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat birthday celebrationGoing in late in the lunch period left us with a fine table for a birthday celebration and unrivalled quiet. As usual the food and service were excellent. This is one of our special places.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMWe hadn't been to Crab CatcherWe hadn't been to Crab Catcher for years and were prompted to go because of generous Groupon discount. The restaurant decor, service and view were all lovely. The food was also exceptionally good and attractively presented, particularly the two appetizers we shared -- the ravioli and baked oysters. Our main courses were good but less so and the portions were small relative to their cost. Overall, I would consider the restaurant rather expensive but would consider going again for a special occasion because of the overall ambiance and wonderful views of La Jolla Cove.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMEnjoyed a delightful afternoonEnjoyed a delightful afternoon brunch with a stunning view of the ocean. Who could ask for more?4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat ExperienceMy husband and I had an amazing dinner at the Crab Catcher restaurant. We made reservations for 6:45 pm and were immediatley taken to our table when we arrived. The hostess made her way to a table on the outdoor patio against the glass that over looked the cove. It couldn't have been a more perfect table. Our server was wonderful and had lots of knowledge and also suggestions about the items on the menu. We each ordered appetizers (crab ravioli/fire shrimp) and an entree (New York Steak/Halibut) then shared a dessert (Ice cream pie!!!). The food was just amazing. Our water glasses were never empty, which to me is a sign of great service.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a nice lunch for 6.We had a nice lunch for 6. Nice view, nice table. Food and service were very good. Prices were on the high side, especially the wine.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, casual atmosphereExcellent food! More casual than I expected. Wear warm clothes if you plan to dine after sunset.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was excellent, serviceFood was excellent, service was good, and the view spectacular - even on a rainy day it was beautiful.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food/view, but....Always exceptional food. But would advise to call ahead if you are looking to have lobster. The reason I went here was for lobster and my when we were told they were out of lobster (at 6p), it was beyond disappointing. With so many exceptional restaurants in the area and we chose them while in town for one evening, it was exasperating.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat restaurantCrab catcher has great food. We ordered oyster, king crab leg and shrimp noodle, all of them are of great taste.
The waiter is very nice, he got to know it's my boyfriend's birthday, he brings us a cake and candle for free.
It's a little expensive, but if you got the $50 for $100 groupon, it'll be perfect since crab catcher has no restrictions on the use of Groupon, the only thing is don't forget to make a reservation.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful meal. Eat dessert first!We spent a very lovely and relaxing Friday evening at Crab Catcher. Ambiance and service were great. No rushing at all. It was a cold night in La Jolla, so we sat indoors and waited only about 10 min for a table near the window to enjoy the incredible ocean views. (We had made reservations through Open Table!) Crab Catcher had very reasonably-priced wine specials and we shared a delicious bottle of cab. My entree crab-stuffed fish was a little dry, wish I had ordered something else. Waiter recommended key lime pie for dessert (portion is definitely for sharing) and it was fantastic. Not too tart, but just right. Crab Catcher is quite pricy, so for us this was a once in a blue moon splurge.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMSpectacular views. Great seafood.Spectacular views. Great seafood. Really nice service. Loved it. Can't wait to go back.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent menu--intimate atmosphereExcellent selection of well prepared seafood. I had crab-stuffed seabass. It was excellent. The small dining room is quiet and nicely decorated. Not too dark. Lovely, panoramic view of La Jolla Cove through towering Torrey Pines. Good service.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMWe asked for a table withWe asked for a table with a view and they gave us the best spot in the restaurant, it was very lovely. The food was terrific as well as the service. We will be sure to eat here again if we are in the area.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMPerfectBeautiful view! We sat outdoors under heatlamps. The weather was perfect. Great service, as well as wonderful food. They had a children's menu, but we chose to order off of the adult me my and split it. The filet and king crab with the side paleta was fantastic.4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent menu, plenty toExcellent menu, plenty to choose from. Food was very good, everyone enjoyed their selection even the desserts.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMWill definitely return!We thoroughly enjoyed our brunch. The food was excellent! Our server, Carmen, couldn't have been better. Thanks so much!3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMFive of us had a delightfulFive of us had a delightful and delicious lunch. We were seated outside so enjoyed
the wonderful view. The crab cake sandwich was fabulous, our one vegetarian was
taken care of very nicely. Excellent iced tea. The service was great, took care of
our every need.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMThe Food was great, the AmbienceThe Food was great, the Ambience was nice, and very pleasant...and view was magnificant.
The King Crab was awesome!!!3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMWe have been going to CrabWe have been going to Crab Catcher for years. Sometimes it's been very disappointing. Even then, the management has always been responsive to our comments. This time we took my mother out for her birthday. The food was great and the service very good, even with a full house (it was a Saturday).3/9/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat as always - one of ourGreat as always - one of our favorite places for brunch!2/3/2013 12:00:00 AMHad hope to dine on the terraceHad hope to dine on the terrace but rain moved in. Dining inside is also nice but only a few tables with a nice view. Food is good as always and (entree) brunch is great!12/30/2012 12:00:00 AM