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Catharsis Restaurant + Lounge
A visit to Catharsis promises a delicious fusion of Latin cuisine, lively bar scene, great happy hour specials, and funky latin beats.
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21 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 21 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(11)
- fit for foodies(9)
- good for groups(9)
- romantic(9)
- special occasion(7)
- notable wine list(6)
Catharsis Restaurant + Lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for Catharsis Restaurant + Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place! Live music on Saturdays, however, get there early because the place starts to die down after 11pm. Wish I could have enjoyed the live music longer. It was great!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Catharsis Restaurant + Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ease your tenson at Catharsis.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Catharsis is a fine example of fusion fare in Calle Ocho. Blending South American and Spain carnivore cuisines with robust sauces and good modest "latin" wines. Our maitre d'host gave us a taster of Tierras to welcome us; Good to see Juan Gill on their wine list. However, we wanted to experiment. We ordered the highlighted Muga Rioja (a Tempranillo (91 pts Parker). This ruby red is a fine pairing wine. A starter of home made chorizo with a dash of pimentos in the piquant sausage. The lamb shank osso bucco & my companion's pulled pork were superbly prepared and served. Each with a completely different rich sauce; the lamb risotto was "to die for". A Napoleon flan-with a sparkler to celebrate our annivesary topped a fine repast."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 3 for Catharsis Restaurant + Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and wine to share
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and wine to share with friends."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Catharsis Restaurant + Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great atmosphere, full bar
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great atmosphere, full bar but small & cozy. Went on a Saturday night, they had a live band, 3 pce all women, latin music w/bluesy feel. Could easily talk at table & enjoy lively music. Service was terrific, and we were concerned since they had two very large parties. The food is very good-good, some things fantastic (polenta appetizer, I could have eaten 2 as my main course), the other salads- green salad and caprese salad-good nothing special. main courses 3 had the mixed seafood grill. very good- the scallops and shrimp. but the corvino and mussels were overdone. But with a little pesto, they were fine. The steak was good, nothing to rave about. The desserts- cheesecake excellent, crepes good"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 5 for Catharsis Restaurant + Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Haven't had so much fun with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Haven't had so much fun with such great food and service in a long time! The gentlemen who waited on us was so personable, the food exquisite, and the ambience perfect. Any of their pasta or fish dishes are amazing. And make sure to finish your meal with one of their souffles...to die for!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 6 for Catharsis Restaurant + Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The polenta is a must try!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The polenta is a must try! Pear ravioli delicious dessert delicious great little nook overall"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Catharsis Restaurant + Lounge
Based on the average of (15) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic