Catch 79 Seafood Bistro
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About Catch 79 Seafood Bistro
Catch 79 Seafood Bistro is a seafood restaurant on Clifton Rd in Lossiemouth, open evenings Wednesday to Sunday and closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The starter list includes a monkfish and lobster soup alongside a seafood platter and clam chowder, while mains run from lobster with garlic and herb butter to monkfish and breaded haddock, drawn from a 20 dish menu. A fireplace sits in the dining room, and step-free access suits visitors with mobility needs. High chairs are available for families with young children. As a small restaurant, reservations are recommended rather than reliant on walk-in tables. Free Wi-Fi is available to guests. The kitchen also runs a rotating catch of the day alongside the fixed menu. Ingredients are sourced locally for the dishes served.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Lobster with Garlic and Herb Butter
- Seafood Platter Starter
- Clam Chowder
- Monk Fish
- Breaded Haddock
- Sunday Roast Braised Beef with a the Trimmings
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood boil, catch of the day, sirloin steak and monkfish and lobster soup.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood boil, catch of the day, sirloin steak and monkfish and lobster soup.
Customer Review Summary
The Seafood Boil draws the strongest praise, described by one diner as an explosion of flavor with fish and vegetables infused together, and reviewers repeatedly return to seafood done well, from a monkfish and lobster soup starter to a rotating catch of the day and a steak and seafood combo plate. Several also single out the festive tasting menu with paired drinks, and a couple mention steak cooked to order, including one guest who asked for sirloin cooked blue and called it among the best they'd had. Service comes up again and again as attentive, friendly, and efficient, with staff welcoming families, anniversary diners, and out of town visitors alike, and the fireplace and cozy interior are noted as adding to the setting. Several reviewers mention booking ahead given the restaurant's small size. No recurring complaints appear across the reviews. One couple closed out their wedding anniversary meal saying they would definitely be back.
Customer Review Summary
The Seafood Boil draws the strongest praise, described by one diner as an explosion of flavor with fish and vegetables infused together, and reviewers repeatedly return to seafood done well, from a monkfish and lobster soup starter to a rotating catch of the day and a steak and seafood combo plate. Several also single out the festive tasting menu with paired drinks, and a couple mention steak cooked to order, including one guest who asked for sirloin cooked blue and called it among the best they'd had. Service comes up again and again as attentive, friendly, and efficient, with staff welcoming families, anniversary diners, and out of town visitors alike, and the fireplace and cozy interior are noted as adding to the setting. Several reviewers mention booking ahead given the restaurant's small size. No recurring complaints appear across the reviews. One couple closed out their wedding anniversary meal saying they would definitely be back.
Featured reviews
- Love2travel
“**Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5 stars)** **A culinary dream – 10 out of 10!** We had a truly fantastic experience at Catch 79 today. The grilled "Catch of the Day" was prepared to perfection, but the absolute highlight was the Seafood Boil – an explosion of flavor where the variety of fish and vegetables were perfectly infused together in the oven. The quality here is incredibly high without being pretentious. We were particularly impressed by the service: the staff is exceptionally attentive, professional, and welcoming – a standard you rarely find. It is clear that the owner and also the Great Chef in one person(Respect!) runs this gem with an immense commitment to quality and passion. A true jewel in Lossiemouth!”
- Lauren Wood
“We had a delicious dinner - the festive tasting menu. Every course was very tasty and some of our party had the paired drinks which were great too. Excellent service and all round fantastic experience!”
- coopcoopgaming
“5 stars doesn’t do justice to explain this experience. The ladies who looked after us were just the sweetest people, the whole interior is welcoming with a roaring fire, and the food. THE FOOD. The chef is an artist and I honestly felt like …”
- chazzz
“Where do I begin! It’s really not often I’m left speechless during and after a meal but this restaurant has me in its CLUTCHES. …”
- Kirk Nelson
“Absolutely delicious, fresh local seafood with rotating catch of the day. Ordered a steak and seafood combo plate that was all incredible. The wines were also excellent with the meal. Atmosphere was nice and cozy. One of our best meals in Scotland; hands down.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has fireplace
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
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- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Offerings· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves healthy options
- Serves organic dishes
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Dining options· 5
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Upmarket
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 3
- Has fireplace
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
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