Vibrant, trendy hotspot w/ seafood focus. Divisive reviews: some rave about unique dishes like cinnamon roll pancakes & wagyu steak, others steer clear. Expect a lively scene & higher prices.
This upscale seafood restaurant offers a vibrant and trendy dining experience, known for its lively atmosphere and extensive menu. While some diners find it to be a great spot for a lively evening with good food, others have strong opinions against it, citing its sceney nature and high prices. It's a place that sparks debate, with some loving its unique dishes and others advising to skip it altogether.
This seafood-centric restaurant boasts a diverse menu with some standout dishes and some that miss the mark. Highlights include 'amazing cinnamon roll pancakes' and 'the best steak ever' wagyu steak. Crispy rice with tuna and egg, baked crab hand rolls, and lobster mac and cheese are also praised. However, some find the sushi rolls skippable and dumplings not up to par. Notably, some popular items like crispy cauliflower and filet skewers have been removed, leading to disappointment for some regulars.
"Highly recommended dishes include the 'amazing cinnamon roll pancakes' and the 'best steak ever' wagyu steak. Other praised items are the baked crab hand rolls, crispy rice with tuna and egg, and the lobster mac and cheese."
Customer sentiment is highly polarized, with some praising the unique and well-executed dishes like cinnamon roll pancakes and wagyu steak, while others strongly advise against visiting, citing the sceney atmosphere and high prices.
Important Note
The restaurant is described as having a 'club-like' or 'clubstaurant' atmosphere, which may not appeal to everyone. It is also noted for its high prices and can be quite sceney. Some previously popular menu items have been removed.
"The user expressed disappointment about Catch NYC removing their crispy cauliflower and filet skewers from the menu during a recent revamp. They noted that this specific dish is a favorite and questioned if other city locations still offer it."
Negative"Catch is mentioned as a 'clubstaurant' option but is later noted to be outside the desired price range."
Negative"This user lists Catch among other restaurants, implying it is a relevant suggestion for the original post about desserts."
Positive"Catch is suggested for those looking for a restaurant with a club-like atmosphere and high prices."
Neutral"This restaurant was recommended as a potential option for a large group dinner."
Neutral"This restaurant, also part of the Tao group, was recommended for those who enjoy a lively atmosphere and scene."
Positive"FitzwilliamTDarcy clarified that Catch was the intended suggestion after initial confusion with Craft."
Neutral"The user asked for clarification between Catch and Craft, and then confirmed Catch was the intended suggestion."
Neutral"Catch is suggested as a place with a rooftop, potentially offering good views in the Meatpacking district."
Neutral"Catch was considered as a potential venue for a private party. The minimum menu pricing was $100 per person."
Neutral"This commenter suggested Catch as a dining option."
Neutral"The user strongly advises against going to Catch and not to listen to anyone who recommended it."
Negative"Catch, possibly the one in the Meatpacking District, is not highly favored by the commenter."
Negative"While acknowledging that Catch receives negative feedback, the user personally likes it and considers it a good option."
Positive"Catch is recommended to be skipped by the commenter."
Negative"The user did not recommend spending much time in the Meatpacking District due to its sceney nature and prevalence of expensive chain restaurants. They suggested walking to Hudson and exploring other options."
Negative"A user and their wife both absolutely loved the Caesar salad at Catch."
Positive"The commenter also recommends Catch's French toast as good and mentions that their husband enjoyed the savory shakshuka."
Positive"The original poster, a fan of cinnamon rolls, expresses strong interest in Catch's cinnamon roll pancakes, adding them to their bucket list."
Positive"Catch is highly recommended for its excellent brunch and especially for its amazing cinnamon roll pancakes, with a tip to ask for extra cream drizzle."
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