Perched above the dynamic streets of the West Hollywood design district, Catch LA is the west coast outpost of acclaimed NYC restaurant Catch, as conceptualized by Eugene Remm and Mark Birnbaum. A globally influenced seafood restaurant, with locations in New York and Las Vegas. The catch is a one-stop-shop for food and beverage experiences, providing something for everyone in seamless transitions from dining to events. With its signature open kitchen and breathtaking views of downtown Los Angeles & the Hollywood Hills, the dining room invites the outside in.
The restaurant marries simple, yet elegant, seafood, sushi, & steak with a unique, open-air dining room, excellent service, and a lively atmosphere. The seafood spot’s name is likely intended to bring to mind the “catch of the day,” but serious gourmands might rather associate it with Catch-22, a no-win situation. The focus here is less on the food and more on the décor, the scene, and the drinks. The rooftop space, filled with lots of green plants and vines, features a bar, booths, and tables inside, as well as a high-in-demand terrace with a retractable roof and great views of the Pacific Design Center.
Starters skip around from seafood towers to ceviche to sushi rolls to mahi-mahi wonton tacos. The skewers (chicken meatball, filet, eggplant, or corn) bring a bit of fun to the table. Among the entrées are “simply cooked” seafood options of seared tuna, grilled swordfish, and salmon a la plancha, plus larger platters of crispy whole snapper, 2.5-pound lobster, or king crab for sharing. If you don’t care for fish, you can indulge in the A5 Japanese Miyazaki Wagyu cooked tableside on a hot stone; otherwise, opt for the whole roasted rack of lamb. Sides of lobster mashed potatoes and Parmesan-truffle fries are ordered à la carte. There is also a section of the menu that highlights the vegan dishes. Most people can’t resist ordering the “Hit Me” chocolate cake, in which the chocolate shell of a Klondike-style bar is broken with a spoon to unleash gooey white chocolate ice cream. The wine list is primarily populated by bottles from California, France, and Italy, but you’ll also find a few saké selections. Cocktails put a spin on classics like the Negroni and Manhattan.
