Catch By Simonis - The Hague

It should be a “michelin special” but we had a tiny suppe in a cappuccino cup and fish and chips. in the grunde a food truck menu. read more It should be a “michelin special” but we had a tiny suppe in a cappuccino cup and fish and chips. in the grunde a food truck menu.

I went for lunch and the ambiance was relaxed yet still classy. The food was delicious, the staff was knowledgable and able to make recommendations. The menu ha... read more I went for lunch and the ambiance was relaxed yet still classy. The food was delicious, the staff was knowledgable and able to make recommendations. The menu had plenty of amazing options, so I can try something new the next time. The view of the harbor was nice, even from a table inside the restaurant. The service was prompt and friendly.

The reception at the door was not very warm, our first impression was: we hope that eating is better than the smile of the female host. the fruits de mer were v... read more The reception at the door was not very warm, our first impression was: we hope that eating is better than the smile of the female host. the fruits de mer were very good and the portion size was huge (we were warned before). I would have expected to come with him some broth (it was available as an additional order). the choice of the sweet is very limited. wein was good, and the service at the table was very friendly.

We have been here 3 times. This is the best food in town! The location is amazing too. However... It is getting 4 stars today because as expensive as it is and... read more We have been here 3 times. This is the best food in town! The location is amazing too. However... It is getting 4 stars today because as expensive as it is and usually well worth it! we were very disappointed with our most recent visit. Good things first: The cocktails are beautiful and delicious. The interior is sleek and modern. The taste of the food almost brings us to tears. Menu items that are well worth it: Asian Style Chicken crispy, sweet, spicy, and with cashews that are cooked perfectly. Surf and Turf Maki It comes in a cloud of liquid nitrogen that is in no way decorative; It makes the outside ice cold and the inside still hot! It is also served with a real wasabi root as thick as your thumb. Royal Cloud Eat 'em fast though! They are perfect when they arrive, but are quite delicate so they go downhill fast. Green Bean Tempura Deep Fried Calamari Chocolate Bomb Kinda touristy, but you have to experience it to believe it! Also comes full of liquid nitrogen. Menu Items That Are OK great by Dutch standards, but underwhelming by international standards : Tuna With Crispy Rice Blackened Cod Truffle Fries Chicken Gyoza OK. Let 's talk about why this will sit at 4* rather than 5* until our next visit: We came on Father 's Day. They had a big event earlier than the day with a cover charge, so I suspect the whole crew were second stringers. What follows is not normal for this establishment. Our first waiter didn 't bring us menus. We were handed off to a second waiter without comment, who immediately proceeded after dropping the menus off without comment to walk eight paces away and start texting on his phone. The sparking water was room temperature. It is not normally. The dish we were given had food dried on it. The garnishes on the drinks were sub standard; For instance a cinnamon stick that was burning two times before was unlit. The drink glasses had just come out of the washer and so were hot, bringing the drinks to room temperature when served. The Asian Style Chicken, which we have had twice before and loved, was not cut into small pieces as it normally is. The cuts were ransom and if I 'm not mistaken we got a half chicken breast completely uncut. Finally there were bones in my cod. These would all be expected at a €20 a person joint. But we pay more €75 per person and expect more. Honestly I 'm sure this will be back up to 5* next time we visit though. I can 't stay mad at this place... They 're awesome! We just came on a bad day.

Very nice fresh food, with a great variety to of dishes. nice staff, Very adequate and genuine. It was a true experience. read more Very nice fresh food, with a great variety to of dishes. nice staff, Very adequate and genuine. It was a true experience.