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Big Catch
I've been here many times. I've added a few menu items to share when I came during Father's Day. This place is great for oysters, seafood, sushi & sashimi, and of course drinks. You might find me sitting at their outdoor patio from time to time.
2 S Garfield Ave #100, Alhambra, CA 91801
Back here again, but it never get's old. Some of the best happy hours in THE AREA serving up $1 oysters. The Big Catch in Alhambra is definitely my favorite location. It's open and airy. Bar seating is open to the outdoors which lets in a nice breeze.
In case you didn't know, Big Catch is part of the EMC Seafood Group. So everyone that loves EMC for their oysters can also enjoy the same quality here. Kumamoto's are the most popular, but I also really love Kusshi.
Take a peak at their raw bar to eye everything you want to order.
This maine lobster is waiting for you.
Their famous Lobster Roll with tarragon butter, sea salt, stuffed inside a grilled brioche bun.
Dirty Fried Rice - Shrimp, Calamari, Salmon, Green Onion, Egg, Lobster meat, Cajun Sauce. Salmon stood out the most, it was perfectly cooked.
Sashimi Sampler - Salmon Toro, Yellowtail Toro, Toro, Sweet Shrimp (Amaebi). Don't forget to eat the shrimp heads. They also used pickled grated wasabi. Sashimi and sushi are extremely fresh. Something I recommend ordering when you come. They also have plenty of seafood creations to try.
2 S. Garfield Ave. Ste. 100, Alhambra, CA 91801
Tel: 626-282-8590
Hrs: Mon-Thurs 11:30am - 12am
Fri-Sat 11:30am - 2am
Sun 10am - 12am
I love raw oysters, carpaccios and all that good stuff. But there's something I find extremely satisfying about grilled seafood. The charred bits on the shellfish that you "accidentally" consume. Big Catch Seafood in West Covina offers a variety of seafood prepared in different ways. You have the raw, the fried, boiled, grilled, and even stuffed in a sandwich. Most importantly, they have beer and lots of it.
We ordered a few things to try, and will definitely be back for more. I always recommend going in a group to try more items on the menu.
Grilled Lobster
Grilled lobster served with cajun rice and daily vegetables. The lobster was meaty, sweet, and smokey from the char. The charred shell brought an amazing depth of flavor to the lobster. Don't forget to break down the heads and pour the hot juices over your rice. I can eat this all day. Honestly, hard to share because you can't just have a few bites ;P
Grilled Tilapia filet
Tilapia gets overlooked all the time. The taste of tilapia is subtle, but it can hold up to a lot of marinades and sauces. It really is a blank canvas if you want to test a few flavors on fish.
Fish and Chips
Recommended location: 112 Plaza DrSte 1465, West Covina, CA 91790
