Hotel Casa Del Mar - Catch
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310) 581-7714
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Pico Boulevard
- Best of Citysearch:
- Waterfront Dining 2007
- Hours:
- Daily 11:30am-3pm, 6pm-10pm
Message from Hotel Casa Del Mar - Catch
Catch is an inspired seaside experience
- Mediterranean Cuisine
- Enjoy Breathtaking views
- Great for Groups
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Editorial Review for Hotel Casa Del Mar - Catch – by Alison Kramer
The Scene
Tucked on the western front of this stunning beachfront property, the restaurant embraces all things ocean. The hotel's Italian Renaissance architecture preserves an air of classical elegance, but the real highlight--floor-to-ceiling windows fronting the magnificent Pacific--needs no embellishment. Red and yellow hues flood the all-white space at sundown, when dates and late-night business deals get a bit more intimate.
The Food
True to its nae, the California coast-inspired menu spotlights fresh catch from both the sea and land. Chef Michael Reardon complements sushi and crudo dishes with local farmer's market produce, like mouthwatering blue-fin over crisp soy-dressed veggies or the milder raw snapper with shaved papaya and jalepeno. Toro scallion rolls and Kobe-style beef sashimi are succulent--albeit small--starters. Striped sea bass bathes in a decadent Dungeness crab sauce, while parma ham and parmesan harmonize the earthy black truffle risotto. Blood orange and grapefruit sorbets clean the palate with their fresh, sweet tang.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyDine in the adjacent Veranda Bar on sushi, crab pad thai and Wagyu burgers to save cash without sacrificing the sweeping view.
Where to SitAn ocean-focus prevails whether you sit by the window or the wall, where you can watch the chef transform the daily catch into succulent sushi creations. A table along the south window is prime real estate for both sushi and sea.
What to DrinkBeverage offerings include a moderately priced list of 70 bottles and seven sakes, plus an array of creative cocktails. "Sink the pink"--pink vodka infused with roses and grapefruit--is a delightful summer invention.
User Reviews for Hotel Casa Del Mar - Catch
09/05/2007 Posted by bananasareformonkeys
i was invited to this restaurant for my birthday and at the beginning it really didn't look like things were working out that night for me, because the restaurant was sold out of several fish dishes.... But, our waiter made our evening by providing us with the most attentive service i have ever had. we were more than compensated for the sold out menu. you should try the watermelon salad, it's a very interesting mix between the cheese, the hearts of palm and the melons...their desserts are fabulous too, probably the best in town. try the meyer lemon tart, it's better than at boule! look out for the tall skinny waiter with black-greyish hair, he is a professional that i have not seen in any high end restaurant in la yet!
Pros: great view
09/05/2007 Posted by luciasm
I went to Catch for my first anniversary dinner. It had gotten a great review in the LA Times so I figured it would be wonderful. Well, from the get go it was completely dissapointing. I had asked for a window table and was told no when we arrived and there was clearly one available. Our waiter was BEYOND SLOW, it took 20 minutes to get a drink, alebit a very good drink but I was thirsty! My wild striped bass was average, fresh but not very flavorful however the branzino was very good. Overall, the ambiance was nice however the lack of attentive service was a total downer...given the prices one would hope they would care about their customers a little more, a little too cool for school was the attitude I took away.
Pros: ambience
Cons: service
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