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Catch 35 - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Catch 35 - Chicago

4.6
4.6
8311 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Located in Chicago's theatre district, Catch 35 is an iconic Chicago seafood restaurant featuring critically acclaimed live jazz musicians and a newly crafted menu highlighting fresh seafood from the coastal waters of the U.S. Fan favorites include pan roasted Chilean sea bass, Georges Bank scallop surf & turf, Atlantic salmon, braised beef short rib, and filet mignon. Live music available Tuesday – Thursday 5:30pm-8:30pm, Friday 5:30pm-9:00pm, and Saturday 6:00pm-9:00pm. (20% gratuity is added to all guest checks of parties of 5 or more). NEW Lunch specials available Monday thru Friday from 11:30am to 3:00pm featuring the $15.95 – Maine Lobster Roll –Lobster meat, celery, mayo, Old Bay, fries, New England style roll. NEW Bar menu includes Fried Nashville Chicken, Tuna Poke Nachos, Sriracha Buffalo Shrimp, and so much more. Happy Hour Specials: Oysters ½ Price and $4 off Bar Menu items every MONDAY – FRIDAY 3pm-6pm (In Bar & Patio Only). The Outdoor Café is open!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 44 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steak, American

  • Hours of operation

    Monday - Thursday: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm Friday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm Saturday: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (312) 346-3500

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Areli Valencia

  • Catering

    Call 312-346-3500 for more information.

  • Private party facilities

    A variety of floor plan options are available: Choose from an open floor plan, restaurant buyout, or three private rooms. Private room* #1 accommodates up to 6 guests. Private room* #2 accommodates up to 10 guests. Private room* #3 accommodates up to 50 people for seated and 75 people for receptions.

  • Private party contact

    Please contact a manager: (312) 346-3500

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / Loop

  • Cross street

    Dearborn St.

  • Parking details

    Valet available -- Please call for details.

  • Public transit

    Red line CTA – Washington/Lake stop; Blue line CTA – Clark/Lake stop <br />Brown line CTA - State/Lake stop Orange line CTA - State/Lake stop

  • Entertainment

    Live jazz trio Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 8,311 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Seafood

  • Chicago

    Seafood

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The server was extremely nice and polite
  2. Paul

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Pretending to be a fine dining but it's just Olive Garden with seafood. Which is absolutely good but absolutely not what we expected in prime location of Chicago
  3. KittyK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    There are bread plates, but no bread ever came. I don't know if they serve bread or not. I asked one of the bus person and he said that he could bring it to us. However, we were eating our main course and didn't need it any more. I just wish they told us that we need to order it or something else. We have been there before, the food is always very good.
  4. debl

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great lunch with my friend from Vegas. Our server was amazing!
  5. OrlandoK

    San Antonio

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Meal was excellent . I enjoyed the lobster roll and Spanish octopus appetizer. My wife loved her food too .. kiddos ate the lobster and steak .. will be back
  6. AMKKK

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The waiter recommended the “hamburger size” crabcake appetizer, realistically it was half that size - totally not worth the money. Wine I drank tasted like it was in a 3 week opened bottle. Steak was delicious, as was the sides we had.
  7. WilliamG

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    I've been a regular patron of Catch 35 for years and, based on last evening's experience, I'm sorry to report that standards in the restaurant appear to have slipped badly since the COVID-19 pandemic. (1) The dining surfaces no longer have table cloths; (2) Our waiter seemed rushed and, although friendly enough, acted rough and unprofessional; (3) All the food arrived at the same time, and the plates and bowls were slammed onto the table and pushed around in a helter-skelter fashion; (4) Some guy began hurriedly and noisily clearing the table while one of us was still eating; (5) When the desserts arrived, the table was a mess--covered with crumbs, bits of lettuce, etc.--but the waiter made no effort to clean the surface. Without a word, he pitched the dessert containers onto the table on top of all the litter. I was really surprised by this display and hope Catch 35 can regain its former elegance. The food, itself, was tasty enough but the servings smaller than before. Sad.
  8. FrankB

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From Greeting to exit all went well. Food was terrific and service outstanding.
  9. maintcoder

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique and delightful dishes and inventive cocktails served by the town's best (and funniest) team.
  10. ZandraS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time there. Just as great as the first. Great service, good food, ambience wonderful. Very pleased.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We went to Chicago to celebrate our 46th Anniversary and ate at Catch 35. We enjoyed it very much and will definitely be back on future trips to Chicago.
  12. JamiY

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from drinks to dessert was amazing! Thank you Catch 35 for making our Anniversary special 💕
  13. tomc

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were great. I would go back to this restaurant.
  14. Canadiansnowman

    Austin

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Great restaurant and unbelievable selection. Service was spot on. It was too bad we had deep dish pizza earlier or we would have explored all of the menu. The sea bass was amazing - highly recommend.
  15. A5Chicago

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal. Everything was fresh, well prepared, and delicious. No complaints whatsoever. Highly recommended.
  16. WilliamW

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great venue and great food. Will return again soon.
  17. DavidM

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice spot to hit before going to the theater. Large space food is good and service was great....
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lobster, shrimp, and salmon were all incredible, as were the Brussels sprouts. Cocktails were excellent as well. Will definitely return!
  19. ZMd1234567

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Outstanding live music Wed-Sat. Really enjoyed the pianist and the singer
  20. NanTara

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time dining at Catch 35 and I plan to return. I also will reccomend to anyone looking for a place to dine. The waiter Henry was very pleasant and made the experience more enjoyable.
  21. JudithM

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Catch 35 has become a favorite of ours. We have never been disappointed with their food and service. In fact, the last time we dined there, the server was a delight. We also love the music combo that plays there.
  22. PatriciaR

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The last time I ate at Catch 35 was pre-covid. My boss and I went there for lunch yesterday and I must say, the food was Fantastic!! We both had the fresh pan seared Halibut...it was Outstanding. Our server was Phenomenal!! Will definitely be back soon.
  23. ReviewsbyFrank

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Food was better than we expected and service was good. Lighting and ambiance was good but not special enough for “date night”. Great for casual and “family” restaurant. Would go there again.
  24. FlynnF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and service at fair prices. Really happy with our choice.
  25. DebraA

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Staff was friendly with helpful suggestions. The yellowfin tuna was outstanding. The menu has a nice range of prices from fiah sandwich to meals more high end like tuna.
  26. OusmanC

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Our server was terrible, he became disinterested the moment we told him we don't drink alcohol...he horried our interaction, forgot about my cappuccino until I finished my meal and reminded him of the order. Our check ended up being $100 and I tipped him....even though he was horrible....btw this is the first time I ever wrote a negative comment about service, don't do it because I understand the industry challenges....because I managed a hotel in the city...use it to coach and not to discipline
  27. Bobby

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great food - try the appetizers - they are all great
  28. MsAshya

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My family & I went here to celebrate my daughters birthday. The food was pretty good but my daughter ended up with a stomach ache, she ordered lobster tail and steak. Not sure what it could’ve been but I figure I’ll say something. Other than that, they ensured to make her day special with a nice dessert. Very friendly and attentive hostess/server.
  29. SamA

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Second visit within the last month. In to see a show @Chicago Theater had time to grab a some appetizers. Enjoyed the Chicken sliders which had a "little" heat to them, the Filet sliders tender and delicious and the clam chowder was exceptional. Michael was our server and had us out in plenty of time to catch the start of the show. Great location and they even validate parking @ the garage located around the corner @ 181 Dearborn.
  30. GaryW

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as usual. This is our fave pre show/concert dinner place. The halibut and sea bass were exceptional. Also really enjoyed the beet salad and roasted Brussels.
  31. JerseyJoe

    Baltimore

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Good seafood restaurant. Much larger on the inside than it looked from outside. Nice decor. Great selection of seafood and some steaks and other dishes. Very good, reasonably priced wine list. Cedar plank salmon was excellent.
  32. antanyac

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual I’m never disappointed when I dine at Catch 35! This trip I was able to indulge as the pan seared halibut was done to perfection with the purée cauliflower!! Continue with the great service and awesome food!!!
  33. MichaelG

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner for a pre-show. The waitress was great about making sure the timing was great for the night.
  34. JustJ

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Manages to get better and better through the years.
  35. Karla

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and excellent service. Willing to return soon.
  36. VirginiaG

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Fresh food all around. Good quality fish and excellent service. Also good value for the quality. Decor tables and chairs could use some modernizing. But a good quality reliable consistent meal and friendly attentive service!
  37. KMS1

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Looked like staff was in a rush to pick up. Some of the food was picked up before we were finished.
  38. DianaK

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was good including mussels, beet salad and Brussel sprouts. I would go there again and the location is close to many things
  39. LauraKT

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We've eaten at Catch 35 before and enjoyed it. We had the octopus starter last night and it was DELICIOUS! A real stand out. Mains and salads were so good, and cocktails were well made and well-sized. Will definitely return!
  40. aabrown67

    Columbus

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Downtown with my wife to see a musical and had dinner here beforehand. Amazing service from Hugo. Made our first dining experience here a wonderful experience. My wife enjoyed her Halibut and i the Salmon. Both prepared to perfection. The crab cake was full of crab and nice and tender. I tad on the small side as far as portions go, but otherwise wonderful. We will definitely return when they have fresh Alaskan Copper River salmon later on in the summer.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Catch 35 - Chicago using the Order Online button. Catch 35 - Chicago also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 346-3500.

Catch 35 - Chicago is rated 4.6 stars by 8311 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Catch 35 - Chicago

35 W. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Dearborn St.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / Loop

  • Hours of operation

    Monday - Thursday: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm Friday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm Saturday: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steak, American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet available -- Please call for details.

  • Public transit

    Red line CTA – Washington/Lake stop; Blue line CTA – Clark/Lake stop Brown line CTA - State/Lake stop Orange line CTA - State/Lake stop

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Areli Valencia

  • Entertainment

    Live jazz trio Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (312) 346-3500

  • Catering

    Call 312-346-3500 for more information.

  • Private party facilities

    A variety of floor plan options are available: Choose from an open floor plan, restaurant buyout, or three private rooms. Private room* #1 accommodates up to 6 guests. Private room* #2 accommodates up to 10 guests. Private room* #3 accommodates up to 50 people for seated and 75 people for receptions.

  • Private party contact

    Please contact a manager: (312) 346-3500

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