Catch Thirty Five

The Scene – Suits and business-casual types fill the camel-brown leather booths at Catch 35, where sky-high ceilings and a decor straight out of the '80s hearken back to the "greed is good" days of conspicuous consumption. It's comfortable for the corporate crowd, but not necessarily the kind of place you'd go for a romantic meal. – – The Food – Catch 35's innovative seafood menu spices things up with a distinctly Asian flavor. Superb seared scallops are kissed with Szechwan glaze and hidden under a pile of colorful Asian veggies; Panang curry shrimp is served with a…

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The Extras:: Musicians tickle the ivories most evenings in Catch 35's Grand Piano bar (Tue-Thu 6pm-9pm, Fri 6pm-9:30pm, Sat 6:30pm-9:30pm).

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“Service was quite good and I enjoyed the decor.” “Overall, food was superb and the atmosphere was good.” “Great for special ocassions, excellent ambience.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“Desserts are a good deal-the chocolate mousse is one of the best I've ever had.” “Being shown the deserts and fresh fish was a great idea.” “Catch 35 caught me with their wonderful staff, plentiful dishes and I can't say enough about the blackend red snapper or the crab cakes!”
drinks	100.0% positive	“great place for business, dates and for the love of food and wine.” “Our server was very sweet and helpful and recommended a great wine and entree.” “Great bar; raw bar; selection of fresh fish.” “Luckily, there is a nice bar with live music for waiting.”
food quality	100.0% positive	“The food is great and the service is spot on.” “The fish was as fresh as I have had in Chicago - the chilean sea bass with ginger and scallions was packed with flavor and butter smooth.” “Food was flavorful, but the lobster and shrimp with the ravioli were both tough.” “You've gotta try this restaurant; best seafood in Chicago!” “Great seafood, nice Asian touches” “Catch 35 caught me with their wonderful staff, plentiful dishes and I can't say enough about the blackend red snapper or the crab cakes!” “The service is excellent and the food is consistently great.” “highly recommend the fish here.” “The shrimp cocktail was absolutely average with small shrimp lying dead and cold on a big plate.” “paid twice as much at a steak place the night before for dinner so I think the value here is quite good.” “They always have a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood that they expertly prepare and present.” “Overall, food was superb and the atmosphere was good.” “also enjoy their pasta dishes.” “The dishes- both appetizers & entrees- were prepared well with interesting flavors.” “They food is great, the best ahi sashimi you'll find; they'll do it as an appetizer if you'd like.” “Both the food and the table service are excellent.” “Dozens of fresh fish coming in daily, displayed as you are led to your table.” “My brother and I always come here to catch up, since we both love fresh seafood and they have great service too.” “The food never fails to disappoint, seafood is always fresh and prepared masterfully.” “It is great service and wonderful food.” “This place had fantastic seafood!” “great place for business, dates and for the love of food and wine.” “The coconut shrimp was outstanding with a delightful chutney like sauce.” “Being shown the deserts and fresh fish was a great idea.” “Not the best seafood” “For my money, this is the best seafood restaurant in Chicago.” “Great bar; raw bar; selection of fresh fish.” “If the service had been half as good as the food, this restaurant would have been a winner!” “Great seafood option” “Still the Best seafood in town” “went there with some friends, we all ordered different dishes and everyone LOVED their food!” “Curries were also excellent (even for a Thai-food lover).” “best seafood in the city!” “Great food and service, allow time on reservations”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The head chef is from Thailand and so many of the menu items have a creative oriental flair.” “Our waiter was very attentive and friendly and very helpful with our selections which was needed due to the expansive menu.” “They always have a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood that they expertly prepare and present.” “Great bar; raw bar; selection of fresh fish.”
overall	100.0% positive	“great place for business, dates and for the love of food and wine.” “For my money, this is the best seafood restaurant in Chicago.” “This is surely a great place to eat.” “Wine list is not too pricey for the average nice Chicago restaurant.”
service	87.5% positive	“Our server was very sweet and helpful and recommended a great wine and entree.” “The restaurant is flashy and the service is fast and attentive.” “If the service had been half as good as the food, this restaurant would have been a winner!” “The wait staff knowledgeable and right on in their recommendations.” “Our server was very nice as well, and the waitstaff was very prompt in refilling our water.” “When the waiter AND the hotess asked how things were, I replied "OK" in a disappointing tone.” “Our waiter was very attentive and friendly and very helpful with our selections which was needed due to the expansive menu.” “Catch 35 caught me with their wonderful staff, plentiful dishes and I can't say enough about the blackend red snapper or the crab cakes!” “The food is great and the service is spot on.” “Well, I think we received the best service.” “The service is excellent and the food is consistently great.” “It is great service and wonderful food.” “Both the food and the table service are excellent.” “My brother and I always come here to catch up, since we both love fresh seafood and they have great service too.” “I've been to this returant at least 6 or seven times and although my first first expierence was mediocre(due to a very rude waiter, but I haven't seen him since) every expierence from there on has been terrific!” “Great food and service, allow time on reservations”
value	100.0% positive	“Wine list is not too pricey for the average nice Chicago restaurant.” “paid twice as much at a steak place the night before for dinner so I think the value here is quite good.” “For my money, this is the best seafood restaurant in Chicago.”

06/11/10

Great seafood option

by Amber Gibson at Citysearch

My brother and I always come here to catch up, since we both love fresh seafood and they have great service too. We always have pleasant meals at Catch 35. I love the sesame crusted ahi tuna, which was delightful and cooked just right. My brother ordered the shrimp pad thai which was a bit spicy for his taste, but delicious nonetheless. Perhaps they could put a little warning for dishes that are spicier on the menu? Our server was very nice as well, and the waitstaff was very prompt in refilling our water. The food never fails to disappoint, seafood is always fresh and prepared masterfully. I would only suggest that they change their menu more regularly to encourage me to come back more often!

Pros: Fresh seafood
Cons: Menu does not often change

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01/28/09

Greatest Restaurant

by sqjeweler at Citysearch

This is one of our favorite restaurants in the City. The food is great and the service is spot on. My wife is a vegetarian and at many restaurants she is treated to a selection of sides. Catch 35 asked what she would like and made it for her. The Jazz band playing at the entrance is entertaining and priceless. This is elegant dining and I feel like Fred Astaire might just stroll past in a white tie and tails. Go, enjoy really well thought out fine dining.

Pros: Entertainment , flexibility in the menu

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07/30/08

Flashy fun at the Seafood bingo parlor!

by Rogenea at Citysearch

My wife, son and me ate at Catch 35 before a concert at the Chicago Theater, which is right around the corner. The restaurant is beautiful and flashy although the tables are set very close together. Its great for people watching and listening! The kitchen has a glass window all around which is both interesting and troubling at the same time. We ate early, about 6:00 to avoid the big rush later. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly and very helpful with our selections which was needed due to the expansive menu. Many wines are offered by the glass and proved to be a nice inexpensive way to try some different wines with our meal. We started with shrimp cocktail and the coconut shrimp. The shrimp cocktail was absolutely average with small shrimp lying dead and cold on a big plate. The coconut shrimp was outstanding with a delightful chutney like sauce. We had the crab bisque instead of salad. It really was not very good. It wasn't bad, just not good. It needed salt, pepper, crab and bisque. I don't know who prepared the soup, but he needs to be slapped with a mackerel. My wife had the scallops, my son the halibut and lump crab meat and I had the blackened grouper. The scallops were great as was the halibut, but my grouper was still flopping on the plate when it arrived and has to be sent back to be caught and cooked. Don't get me wrong, I love sashimi, just not part sashimi. The restaurant is flashy and the service is fast and attentive. Just be careful with your selections and poke it before you put in your mouth.

Pros: Great atmosphere and service
Cons: Inconsistent quality of food

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07/11/08

I WAS WOW'D....

by leemarie99 at Citysearch

As we just walk in.. I was already impressed. Large yet intimate dining. We arrived 45 min before closing..

You would think the wait staff would be cranky, ready to go home. Well, I think we received the best service. I usually try different foods when on vacation.. So I choose the Halibut, topped with crabmeat. My choice was on the money.. Sooo good. My husband, being the carnivore he is.. choose a NY strip steak, med rare with whipped potatoes. They have a signature dessert.. the Key Lime Pie.. Of course I decided to take a taste.. My husband had the baked apple pie.. Both were excellent.

This is surely a great place to eat. In the heart of it all too...Enjoy!!

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10/25/07

Great food and service, allow time on reservations

by ks1227 at Citysearch

We've eaten at Catch 35 twice. Both the food and the table service are excellent. However, the coordination of reservations on weekends could be a lot better. On both occasions, we made reservations well in advance; but were not seated until 30-45 minutes after our reservation. Luckily, there is a nice bar with live music for waiting. You should definitely visit this restaurant, but probably not on a night when you have theatre tickets or some other commitment after dinner.

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06/11/10

Great seafood option

by Amber Gibson at Citysearch

01/28/09

Greatest Restaurant

by sqjeweler at Citysearch

07/30/08

Flashy fun at the Seafood bingo parlor!

by Rogenea at Citysearch

07/11/08

I WAS WOW'D....

by leemarie99 at Citysearch

10/25/07

Great food and service, allow time on reservations

by ks1227 at Citysearch

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