Catalyst Seafood Restaurant & Lounge

Stopped here on a Thursday night on a whim. We ordered Deep Fried Calamari (HUGE PORTION for two), Grilled Shrimp with a cup of Clam Chowder and the Rockfish Tacos special. Add the mango salsa too. Nothing was greasy. Everything was fresh and light. The CHOWDER was the best I have ever had. 10/10. The staff was great! Savannah was our waitress.

We will return!

good food, portions could have been a bit more. oyster shooters, fish tacos and fish and chips are 10/10, super fresh! the Pinalingcada (coconut rum, pineapple rum) was delicious! the surf n turf had 3x more potatoes and veggies than the 4oz sirloin, 3 shrimp size prawns. service was good, touristy vibe.

Solid Fish and Chips! B/C the Hungry clam is always closed it’s harder to get fish and chips quickly. First time eating here. They were so busy (2pm, weekday) they would not answer the phone and do not take phone orders. The wait staff is working overtime and it took me at least 15 minutes to get my order taken. It was worth it however. The fish, that is the rock cod was cooked perfectly. It met the three F’s -fresh, flavorful and flaky. The tartar sauce was pedestrian and the french fries were about average. The portion size was good. The fish carried the meal so I’d say an A-. $16, the going rate. Yes I would eat there again!

This restaurant is the hidden gem of Brookings. The atmosphere was lively, has a hometown look and freshness. You might miss, because it's not on the main road. If you are looking for the best clam chowder, creamy deliciousness this is the place. The (cod or rock fish) fish and chips not greasy, crispy hot and flavorful with the chowder on the side is a hit. The calamari was a mouthful of wonderful.

Got the clam chowder bread bowl, cheeseburger basket, and fish and chips. Great clam chowder very thick, I have no idea what they put in it but it tasted good. Pretty good bread. I wish the serving size was larger. The fries were so great. They were seasoned and on the skinnier side and just right. Addicting. Cheeseburger was alright it kind of tasted burnt? Also smelled burnt when you walked in. Fish and chips was fresh but because of that it was oily and greasy, but was still really tasty. They had mason jars for water cups really cute. Service was very friendly and kind. Overall a great meal.