A polished harbor-side seafood restaurant with excellent fresh fish, sushi and views, but uneven service, occasional cleanliness concerns and premium pricing warrant choosing your table and dishes carefully.
Catch by Simonis delivers strong food quality anchored by consistently praised fresh seafood and sushi, yet uneven execution on dishes like overcooked lobster and salty preparations prevents a higher grade. The harbor setting and friendly service create an appealing experience, but food consistency gaps and modest authenticity concerns in the review sample keep it from approaching grade A territory.
Catch by Simonis occupies a strong Scheveningen harbor setting, where marina views, sea air and a stylish room do much of the welcoming. The mood is generally lively yet polished, and the best visits feel genuinely celebratory: attentive staff, attractive plates and the harbor outside. One recent guest summed up the draw as a beautiful meal made memorable by the scenery, while other diners caution that seating and shift quality can change the experience. The cooking is contemporary seafood with Japanese accents rather than a purist fish-house approach. Sushi, sashimi, lobster, oysters and classic fish sit alongside truffle sauces, miso, teriyaki, yuzu and avocado-chimichurri. Freshness and presentation win frequent praise, especially for sushi, dorade and lobster, but the menu is premium and a few diners found platters generic or preparations uneven. Expect roughly €65-78 for a full meal before drinks, with the harbor and ingredients helping explain the bill. Families are welcome on the basis of the dedicated €14 children's meal, offering kibbeling, hamburger or white fish with fries and green beans; a review also found a children's portion generous enough for two small children. Still, spicy sauces may surprise younger diners, and the creative seafood menu is not ideal for very conservative eaters. Anyone with a serious seafood allergy should take the detailed allergy report seriously and confirm cross-contact controls before dining.
Area vibe: Seaside leisure and tourist-focused district with harbour and promenade attractions.
Safety: Generally safe with good evening footfall near the waterfront though quieter residential pockets at night.
What's nearby: Close to Scheveningen harbour, maritime promenade, beach, Sea Life and tram/bus links into central The Hague.
The menu’s strongest choices span lobster, carefully presented fish, and sushi rolls priced up to €28.
Bring a generous budget and patience, because busy periods can slow service while premium extras and an adventurous menu add important caveats.
Expect polished harbor-side dining with attractive surroundings, a celebratory energy, and an experience that can vary by seating and service shift.