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The Scene – Located in quiet downtown Winchester, Catch inhabits a prime spot on Church Street, the town's main drag. On most nights, an older, suburban crowd fills the intimate, sparsely decorated dining room's 40 seats to dine on the freshest seafood in town. (The menu changes constantly to reflect the day's catch.) Courteous waiters navigate the room, which is anchored by an open kitchen, while delivering selections from an all-American wine list. – – The Food – Catch's catches are prepared on the minimal side, allowing the freshness of Maine salmon and Chatham cod…
02/26/07
Excellent
by jababladack at Citysearch
Very nice experience. The restaurant is small but very tastefully appointed - you don't feel crowded at all. The meals were outstanding (I had seared sea scallops; my date the swordfish; we split mussels for an appetizer) and the staff attentive, friendly and helpful. Overall an enjoyable evening!
- Pros: Intimate setting, great food, helpful staff
- Cons: None
09/04/06
No need to go to Boston
by bcharman at Citysearch
Husband/wife team makes for a friendly atmosphere. Beautiful menu of seafood and fresh vegetables. Equal to any fine restaurant in Boston, but more pleasant. All-American wine list, with many hard-to-fine bottles. One of our best meals of the year.
- Pros: Fresh ingredients, great wine list, friendly service
- Cons: No bar
06/28/06
Fantastic and creative seafood that never disappoints
by royron at Citysearch
Catch is one of our favorite restaurants and because we live in Winchester we feel fortunate to have such a great place so close by. We have been going to Catch ever since it openned and never been disappointed. I do a lot of business entertaining and have taken many international business associates for dinner at Catch. Many of them that visit us on a very regualr basis always ask if we will take them to Catch whenever they are in town.
The menu, as suggested by the name of the place, features mostly seafood but there are always a couple of non-seafood and a vegetarian entrees available. There are about 8 choices of appetizers and an equal number of entrees. THe crab cake appetizer is always good and I have never been disappointed with any of the entress I have tried. The sea scallops topped with small raviolis that have a braised short rib filling is one the restaurant's signatures dishes and never fails to please.
The chef-owner and his wife go out of their way to make dining at their restaurant a pleasure. Although it is a small place it has a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The entire wait staff is very helpful in explaing each dish and offerring suggestions if asked. They have a nice wine list with a wide variety of choices and price points. The desserts are made at the restaurant and are generally very very good. The molten chocolate cake is a standout. I would reccommend reservations, espcially on the weekend but even early in the week the restaurant can be very busy.
- Pros: Delicious and varied seafood presented well. Big city creativity in the suburbs.
- Cons: Tough to get resrvations at times due to popularity
The Details on Catch Restaurant
Know Before You Go:
If you're dining on a busy weekend evening, expect high noise levels. Those looking to share an intimate conversation should head elsewhere.
Where to Sit:
Single diners and those curious to see their dishes prepared should angle for a stool abutting the open kitchen.
Save Time:
Be sure to make a reservation for weekend dining, when there's almost always a wait for a table.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Notable Beer List, Romantic Dining, Hidden Find, Chef's Table, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
