Catch 35

Wow. Two different entrees and both of them had the most tender scallops we’ve ever tasted. The bread and shrimp bisque were amazing!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Loved our meal. My daughter got Pad Thai, I got Seafood Salad, and the flourless chocolate lava cake. What was most appealing was the variety and the volume of gf options on the menu.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Went here for restaurant week- the menu was great and the waiter was very knowledgeable about cross contamination. Will absolutely be coming here again.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Food was very good. They had an amazing house made GF bread that was so good. Definitely recommend

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago! They take allergies seriously, make everything on and allergy card and let you know they’ll clean an area of the kitchen without even asking! I was sad because the special I wanted to try wasn’t gluten free but everything I’ve tried is amazing. And they have gluten free bread as an appetizer if you ask!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I had the white fish and cilantro lime rice. It tasted amazing and they had GF bread and dessert. I was almost too full to eat dessert. I would definitely go back to Catch 35.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options

Excellent meal and attentive service. Lots of choices on the GF menu and my server inquired whether it was celiac or an allergy.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delicious food with a whole gluten free menu that has a variety of options.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great experience here. Dedicates gf menu. Even gf bread! Shrimp bisque was amazing. Bread was warm and soft, I had doubts looking at it. Mixed grill was delicious. Such a fantastic “normal” dining experience.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I had a great experience here! Made me feel “normal” when dining at a restaurant again. The GF menu is extensive and the waiter was very knowledgeable. I’ve had the Pad Thai and the blackened salmon and both were delicious! They offer GF bread at the start of the meal which was quite good. Love their outdoor dining, will absolutely be a regular.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Absolutely amazing. Server was so knowledgeable about the menu and asked if it was an allergy. Ordered the shrimp bisque…wonderful. Had the catch 35 mixed grill 100% would again. And finally…I had dessert at a restaurant for the first time in a long time and the lava cake was amazing. 1000/10 recommend stopping here and will be back!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

It was outstanding! I waited until the day, after to write the review to make sure I didn’t get sick, and I did not. They had gluten-free bread, the best shrimp bisque I’ve ever had, and I had scallop and shrimp risotto, which was to die for. They had live jazz, playing in the restaurant, and it was simply wonderful. It is a must do if you’re in Chicago.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The absolute BEST restaurant I’ve eaten at in a very long time. A GF menu with so many options. GF bread available as a starter. The staff was very knowledgeable and accommodated all my celiac needs. Highly recommended.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Very good gluten free menu selection. Had the shrimp bisque and they provided gf bread as well. My salmon was good too.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Food was delicious. Separate GF menu. Server noted celiac and asked about cross contamination. Manager came over to ask if tamari and sweet chili sauce were ok subs to make the pad thai. They were and it was delicious.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I had a large business dinner here. I called a few days ahead and spoke to the manager. They were prepared with a separate GF menu ready for me. Had the risotto and it was amazing. Spoke separate with the waiter ahead of ordering just to be cautious. They did have a gf dessert but I did. It risk it due to possible cross contact (I am very cautious)

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Extensive GF menu. Very knowledgeable staff and the food was very good

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We came here for an anniversary dinner. The waiter was so knowledgeable... He even asked me very specific questions to make sure even the recipes on the gluten free menu were strict enough for celiac. We will be back!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The waiter was very knowledgeable about what was gluten free and remembered at the end of the meal to note several GF desserts too. This is a great pre-theatre location too!

Great seafood, separate GF menu, elegant atmosphere! One of our favorite places for a special occasion!

October 2017: Still a great place! GF bread was brought to the table automatically- very nice!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Yes, they have a gluten free menu and the staff talked knowledgeably preparing the food (which was absolutely delicious) but I was so ill afterwards that there was obviously a lack of care in the kitchen. I haven't been so ill for years and it really spoilt the start of my vacation.

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is was my go-to before I was diagnosed Celiac, and it's still my go-to after! They have a GF menu and the staff is very knowledgable. They even brought out GF bread for me before dinner.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have a GF menu, but there was a mixup and my husband got glutened anyway. They're not careful enough. I do not recommend this place.

Celiac friendly?

No

I came to Catch 35 on an impromptu dinner date with friends, and I hadn't even cared to look it up on FMGF beforehand -- so while I knew the restaurant had a great reputation for its fresh seafood and high-quality ingredients, I had zero expectations that it would cater reliably to gluten restriction. I was delightfully surprised to be proven wrong.

First and foremost it had a gluten-free menu -- predictably smaller in size than the main menu, but not significantly so. It also had it where it counts, what with every major meat, mollusk, salad, soup, and fish dish represented. This may sound like common sense, but not every restaurant is this considerate of their gluten-avoiding customers, and often they seem to be content with just labeling a token salad or steak as GF and calling it a day. The menu here was more than adequate and allowed me to comfortably order my meal [oysters and salad] with the full satisfaction that I was being catered to.

And also welcomed as well! Our table received the customary loaf of free bread with butter -- a typical gesture in fine restaurants, and one I couldn't partake in (but the generosity was certainly appreciated). Completely unexpected, however, were the slices of free GF bread with butter given to me personally a few minutes later -- and this despite no one ever asking if I wanted it, or without me having to specially order it as a "me too" indulgence. They simply judged on their own, possibly based on my order, that I might appreciate having some bread of my own just so I could properly accompany my friends as we waited. It was remarkably considerate on their part, and it was then I realized that, of all the GF-friendly restaurants I had gone to, Catch 35 was the first to give me any free GF bread of their own volition! Granted the bread itself was only slightly above-average, but the joy of being properly cared for served as the best condiment, and I managed to eat it all fondly despite not being a keen bread eater!

The main course was superbly flavorful and delicious as expected, although at least from a GF-standpoint it was no-contest since I ordered naturally-GF dishes. If you are looking for seafood, this place does not disappoint; and if you need something more terrestrial, the lamb dish is bountiful and impressive! Even the salads have a character all their own!

The dessert, however, offered another amazing surprise. It was a flourless chocolate lava cake listed boldly and prominently near the top of the dessert menu! My friend and I were very interested, and we ordered it not knowing what to expect; and the results, to say the least, were mind-blowing! A gorgeous, lavish, and delectable little dessert that could only be described as a thick flan married to a cascade of rich chocolate and hazelnut cream. It was firm to the touch, silky in texture, decadent in its bountiful flavor profile, and yet surprisingly light on the stomach! Whereas most grain desserts leave you with a very evident and sometimes discomforting bloaty-fullness, this flourless lava cake left me happy and satisfied, and yet so delightfully satiated at the same time that I felt I could end my dinner on a perfect high note!

Was there any room for improvement? Probably so if my intention was to be stricter -- I didn't get a chance to ask about cross-contamination and the like. But I feel Catch 35 deserves to be recognized for what it is... a high-end restaurant that had no reason to offer gluten-free options -- it certainly could have coasted away on its naturally-GF dishes. Nevertheless, it chose to embrace gluten-free options anyway, and FAR above and beyond anything that would have been expected of it! It made me feel welcomed, it fed me well, it charmed me with its bold flourless treat, and it inspired me to keep an extra eye out for other hidden gems such as this! I feel it has earned the 5-star rating here on FMGF, and I hope to be back again soon, possibly with more friends!

Fresh menu each day. Separate gluten-free menu with several options for each course and category. Very tasty.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent service and knowledge of gluten free items available on menu. Sea Bass and flourless chocolate cake was out of this world

Celiac friendly?

Yes