Catch Twenty Three restaurant infuses its creativity with flavorful Latin and Caribbean influences served up in a casual, upscale setting. Island music is carried by cool breezes throughout the restaurant, which has the look and feel of a tropical resort dining room. Mouth watering aromas emanate from the pecan wood grill such as the Certified Fresh Seafood, Certified Angus Beef or Cuban Style Baby Back Ribs.
"Took mom here for Mother's day. Service was poor. Food was ok. Never felt welcomed. Mom didn't get her $15 gift card that was promised in Ad. Would not go again! Do not recccomend."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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"Made a reservations for 7:30. Showed up prior to time and was to be sat at a small table next to kitchen. Asked to be moved to an open booth and was told it was reserved for a later reservation. We agreed to wait for a booth (30 minutes) as manager said you need to request a booth when making reservation. I spoke to owner and he said we should have gotten any open table we requested. Manager and Hostess were obviously trying to push all parties of two to these tiny tables and wanted to save a booth for a foursome.VERY POOR customer service policy. I never heard of having to request a specific table at a specific time before. This is not an exclusive restaurant for such nonsense........."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"We stopped by for an early dinner on a Saturday evening. We were delighted to find that they have an early dinner special, so we gave that a try. The portion sizes were perfect since we were going out afterwards and couldn't take leftover with us. The service and food were very good. We will definitely return."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Catch 23 is an excellent neighborhood restaurant. The noise level for this visit was unusually high, due to the bar being packed with folks watching the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo, but it cleared out pretty quickly once the race ended, and it was back to normal. The food and service is always excellent."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Service is friendly but VERY slow. Not very attentive which is interesting since there are always two people assigned to each table. Hamburger is exceptional. Lobster bisque is outstanding. Tea used to be tropical and very good but is now just regular tea and just average, actually average for Hillsborough...ie has bad water taste. Would have ranked food excellent if not for bad water taste in tea."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic
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"Food quality is always consistently great but service is slow. Beverages came after apps were served. Watched one busboy delivering food go to the wrong table each time he brought out food. Place would be excellent if they improved speed of drinks (get a service bartender) and wait staff worked in teams."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"Love going to the restaurant. This visit we sat outside. There was a very big umbrella to keep the sun away. The food didn't disappoint us and was as great as usual. We go here often, probably at least 3 times a month. The menu has so many options that you don't have to keep repeating any item, although the mussels are so special, with the bacon and blue cheese. Who would have thought that combination up, but it is amazing!"
Dined on 04/22/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"It's hard to describe this restaurant. It specializes in Seafood with a Caribbean "Twist." Of course they have your standards, like French Onion Soup -- which had a nice rich broth. Their Crab Cakes were nice -- maybe a little too much bread. The Chilean Sea Bass was wonderful. Perfectly cooked and with your choice of sauce. Even the sides have a "twist" to them. Service was friendly. We'll be back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Sercice was slow. Our waitress was deceptive. The food was stasteless. I liked this restaurant but I will not return. very noisy. if you want a romabtic dinner don't go here."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
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Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"During our annual trip to Clearwater for spring training we have made it a point to have dinner at Catch Twenty-Three for the last five or so years. The menu was simple and the fish cooked simply, which is all we want. The service was always outstanding and the place had (and has) a welcoming, casual feel.
Our impression this year after eating there twice is that the place has slipped in food and service. The fish was overcooked (that never happened before) and the waitstaff left much to be desired -- friendly but inattentive and forgetful (for example, we had to ask for silverware, napkins, bread, hot sauce -- twice -- and drinks)."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2012
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"The place looks fabulous!!! The food is great!!! What a true gem!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"We were waited on by Alex H. She was great. A thunderstorm started just as we were leaving and she insisted on accompanying each of us to our car with an umbrella. The car wasn't far away but it was raining really hard. She must have been very wet by the time she got back to the restaurant."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"The food is really good with a great selection. The only thing that is questionable about this restaurant is the service. It seems that there is never enough servers for the large Friday night crowd they try to accomodate."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
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"it was a bit loud in doors so we moved outside. our waiter was very accomidating and nice. everyone loved their food. I plan to go back. its in a beautiful neighborhood"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"If I could have rated noise at "LOUD" I would have. While our food was good, and all came out correctly, our server was much more interested in the bigger table next to us, mostly ignoring us all evening.
Fish was great, and steak was tender. Not a quiet romantic scene by any means, so if you are looking for that, I'd suggest you skip this place. But if you want a good place to meet with friends and eat decent food, this would be a great place for that."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
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"Met up with a group of friends and ended up sitting at the bar for cocktails and dinner. Excellent service and all four of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Great fresh fish and healthy sides, excellent sushi rolls."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"Server was very responsive, friendly and knowledgeable of all menu items, also being able to recommend items when questioned. Food was well prepared, hot and extremely tasty."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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"We love the food at Catch 23. Their macadamia nut sea bass is the best that I've had anywhere. There were six in our party and everyone raved about the food, from the salads to the entrees to the side dishes (glazed carrots, coconut rice, plantains)."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
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"Been to Catch 23 many times, always good, except this time. Seated promptly, waited 8 minutes for waitress to come to table. Ordered Filet M/R, came Mediuim. Wife's Mahi-Mahi was fishy tasting. She didn't complain, but I caught it when I took a bite of it. Waitress was not very attentive, had to ask her for rolls in beginning."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
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