Crab Catcher

1298 Prospect St, La Jolla CA 92037 crabcatcher.com (858) 454-9587

Cuisines and Dishes at Crab Catcher:

Sushi
Seafood
American

Menu for Crab Catcher

Small Plates

Crab Bisque $12.00
blue crab meat, roasted bell pepper shrimp broth.
Ahi Napoleon $16.00
spice crusted yellow fin tuna, asian slaw, crispy wonton.
Calamari $14.00
panko crusted, deep fried, chili pepper aioli.
Spring Roll $12.00
napa cabbage, carrot, pea shoots, cucumber, rice noodles, cilantro peanut sauce.
Blue Heron Farms Seared Spinach & Burrata $12.00
temecula e.v. olive oil, warm tomato balsamic vinaigrette, grilled sourdough.
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms $14.00
alaskan opilio crab, maryland blue crab, dill, sweet sherry, melted jack cheese.
Clam Chowder $10.00
new england style.

Shellfish

Chilled Oysters $14.00 - $20.00
several selections available daily, served on halfshell, housemade cocktail sauce.
Lava Rock Grilled Oysters $16.00 - $26.00
applewood smoke bacon, spinach, grana padano parmesan.
Clams $16.00
manila clams, pan roasted, chardonnay garlic broth.
Mussels $18.00
(selection varies) pan roasted, cilantro garlic butter, tomato, basil, bleu cheese crostini.
Wild Mexican Poached Shrimp $14.00
citrus and old bay spices, housemade horseradish cocktail sauce, served chilled.
Fire Shrimp $15.00
riracha seared prawns, slow cooked garlic whipped potato.
Crispy Garlic Shrimp $15.00
flash fried with garlic, chives, sesame soy dipping sauce.

Crab

Crab Cakes $18.00
maryland lump crabmeat, pan sautéed, whole grain mustard remoulade.
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms $14.00
alaskan opilio crab, maryland blue crab, dill sweet sherry, melted jack cheese.
King Crab Ceviche $16.00
tomato, cilantro, avocado, crispy wontons.
Maryland Blue Crab Wontons $16.00
sweet and spicy savoy cabbage tomato relish, miso honey beurre blanc.

Salads

Caesar $10.00
crisp romaine with the traditional dressing using pasteurized eggs, garlic foccacia croutons and fresh shaved grana padano.
Blue Heron Farms Organic Field Greens $12.00
sonoma goat cheese, pear, candied macadamia nuts and herb balsamic vinaigrette.
Suzie's Farms Roasted Beets & Wild Arugula $12.00
locally grown arugula & beets, sautéed wild mushrooms, fennel parmesan vinaigrette.
Grilled Pear & Persimmon $14.00
maytag bleu cheese, five spiced almonds, basil, sherry balsamic reduction.
Crispy Asian Chicken Salad $20.00
carrot, daikon and sunflower green salad, shaved pear, grapes, ginger sesame vinaigrette.
Cobb Salad $20.00
crispy baby iceberg lettuce, marinated chicken breast, avocado, tomato, bleu cheese, smoked bacon, sliced egg and red wine vinaigrette.
Grilled Salmon Salad $25.00
rganic field greens, burrata and fried green tomato napoleon, cucumber dill dressing.
Crab Louie $25.00
a blend of crabmeats over mixed field greens, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and our louie dressing.

Sandwiches

Halibut $16.00
panko crusted, fried to a golden brown, served on house made foccacia bread with lettuce, tomato, avocado and a chili mayonaise.
Grilled Steak Sandwich $16.00
caramelized onions, sliced avocado, tomato, organic field greens, garlic herb aioli on sourdough baguette.
Calamari $14.00
deep fried panko crusted steak, served with chili mayonnaise, romaine and tomato on foccacia bread.
Grilled Chicken $12.00
charbroiled soy honey marinated breast, with havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion and pineapple and avocado on foccacia bread.
Crab Cake $15.00
pan fried with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, avocado and remoulade on toasted sourdough.
Crab Catcher $15.00
ering sea king crab, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato on toasted brioche with a roasted garlic herb aioli.
La Jolla Burger $14.00
charbroiled ground sirloin, topped with cheddar cheese and served on a toasted onion roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato and grilled onion.

Entrees

Salmon $28.00
warm white bean tomato and heirloom spinach ragout, pinot noir sauce, crispy shallots.
Ahi $36.00
purple thai rice, julienne of local farmed vegetables, lemongrass miso ginger sauce.
Seabass $30.00
maryland lump crab stuffing, fingerling potato, chef's vegetable, lemon thyme mustard sauce.
Fish And Chips $18.00
lightly fried, batter dipped petrale sole, salt & pepper kettle chips, housemade tartar sauce.
Cioppino $34.00
shellfish and fresh seafood in a chipotle tomato saffron broth, with fennel and fresh herbs.
Halibut $30.00
macadamia nut crusted, boniato sweet potato plantain mash, baby bok choy, miso honey beurre blanc.
Dungeness Crab $36.00
served steamed or chilled, celery mustard mayonaise, horseradish cocktail.
Grilled Chicken $24.00
chive whipped potato, haricot verts with applewood smoke bacon, creamy local spring onion sage sauce.
Lobster Pasta $32.00
grilled seasonal lobster over semolina pappardelle tossed with fresh herbs and a sherry cream sauce.
Crab Legs $59.00
bering sea alaskan red king crab legs, crispy red potatoes, chef's vegetable.
Live Maine Lobster $52.00
fingerling potatoes, asparagus, tarragon butter sauce.
Wild Mexican Shrimp $28.00
herb marinated grilled, over semolina fettuccine, roasted garlic, tomatoes, basil, and white wine or scampi style sautéed with cilantro garlic butter, white wine and citrus over semolina spaghetti.
New York Steak $32.00 - $42.00
parmesan truffle fries, temecula e.v. olive oil & wild arugula salad, caramelized shallot demiglace.

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May 17 2012

Alana L. via Yelp

Stumbled in here looking for steamed clams, crusty warm bread, a stiff cocktail and a place to watch the game. Crab Catcher exceeded all of my...read more
May 09 2012

Beth W. via Yelp

Three and a half stars. Hubs and I popped into Crab Catcher on a beautiful Saturday afternoon for lunch. The dated-decor restaurant was fairly busy but we...read more
May 03 2012

Chris M. via Yelp

Great seafood at painful prices but the unbelievable view makes it all worth while. Seriously, if you're going to eat here, make a reservation for a table...read more
Jul 21 2008

Val05 via Citysearch

Before dinner, my parents and I decided to have some cocktails in the bar. This may not have been such a great idea as service was...read more
Apr 25 2008

Clouthier via Citysearch

My mother is over 90 years young, an getting her to go out is difficult to say the least, but when I mention the Crab Catcher and ...read more
Feb 18 2008

via Citysearch

I have been to the Crab Catcher once and I really enjoyed going there. I sat on the third floor balcony and it is overlooking the ...read more

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In Short
Perched on a cliff alongside La Jolla Cove, the restaurant and its sidekick oyster bar achieve elegance with simple furnishings and a killer view. The breezy outdoor patio and airy dining room are popular among families, business executives and, during tournament time, professional golfers. Starters include crab stuffed mushrooms and seared ahi napoleon. Fresh shellfish and seafood entrees incorporate Hawaii-inspired additions like coconut sticky rice and foccacia crusted Ono.

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