Chef Michael Reardon, of the Catch restaurant in the Casa del Mar, prepares sea bass. The restaurant serves more Santa Monica locals than it does hotel guests. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
One of Chef Michael Reardon’s specialities is crudo, a dish made with olives, tomatoes and sea bass. Reardons cooking has won consistent kudos from food critics, particularly for his handling of pasta and seafood. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Diners enjoy the views at Catch. Wait staff at the restaurant was swift, savvy and professional, writes hotel reviewer Valli Herman. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Diners near the windows at Catch in Santa Monica have views of palm trees and ocean. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
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At Catch, a unique salad combo of watermelon with hearts of palm and wild arugula. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
