First of all, forget the lack of “curb appeal” of The Great Catch at its previous location farther up the road. Their move to Sunset Plaza in January is a game changer. They’re now at US 41 at Sunset Lane in Lutz, next to where Winn Dixie was and now Aldi is on its way. You now have a traffic light to keep you safer! Far-better appearances and comfort aside, the food and service are outstanding. Make no mistake, they don’t serve health food here, but if you’re seeking guilty pleasures, The Great Catch delivers like the devil himself. Laura, our server (says manager on the receipt), knew the menu inside out and came fully prepared to ensure our satisfaction. She continued to check on us, never leaving us wanting. Want half fried whole-belly clams and half fried oysters? No problem. Yes, you want the fried onion rings. Yes, the hushpuppies here are great (that’s real kernels of corn you see). I know it’s only Cole slaw, but their recipe may be the holy grail of cabbage. Need more tartar sauce, got it. Really, I could not reasonably ask more from a restaurant. I’m not from New England, so I can’t speak (literally) as they would, so I’m sure some disgruntled northerner might take exception with me, but I don’t know where else to send you for food like this. I will caution that the portions are generous, making sharing an option to consider (I’m no small eater and we still had to request to-go boxes to bring food home). Will I go back? Yes, absolutely, but maybe I’ll seek out some healthier options. Or maybe I won’t. Bottom line: Yes, you should try The “new” Great Catch, and as their popularity grows (especially after the new Aldi opens), you may have to expect a wait to get a table (which is a good problem I wish for them).
Troy Ensor
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March 13, 2025
The Great Catch recently moved from Land O Lakes to Lutz. I am glad they did. The new location is so much nicer. The Staff and food are great. I haven’t had a bad meal but I recommend the Blacked Basa Sandwich. I can’t wait to try the all you can eat shrimp on Mondays.
Hatch KD
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June 13, 2025
The wait staff is awesome. Treats you like family, as I was adopted as a child. The is great. Food is amazing, portions are as big as the Manager's heart. I love her as if she was my sister.
The regulars here are a joy to watch, listen to and partake in their shenanigans.
Keep it real and enjoyable.
Donna Collins
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February 21, 2025
Customer service was excellent, the Ladies there were very attentive and outstanding!
Sandwich I ordered?…..well the bun was really good and French fries were delicious!. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak, this is what I got. Flavor was good but a half empty bun was disappointing.
Tiva Wallon
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November 20, 2024
My husband saw an ad on FB for, The Great Catch by Taste of Boston, and decided to take us there for lunch. I was a bit apprehensive when I saw the place. A smallish entrance in a not to nice looking strip center. ( never judge a book by its cover. Lesson learned) The atmosphere was nautical themed. Lights down a bit made it very cozy. Several large screen TV’s were playing different channels. Everything looked clean, a bit old fashioned, but very nice.
We were seated by a very nice, cheerful waitress named Alayna. The menu’s have seen better days but were easily read. Alayna took our drink request and hurried away. People began arriving, filling booths and tables. I only saw Alayna taking care of the guests. She was very quick attending everyone, yet maintained her cheerful attitude.
She returned with our drinks, took our orders and headed away. I will admit, I was taken aback with the prices. Yes, they were a bit high for lunch but we were even happier when our huge pile of food arrived. I ordered clam strips. They were very lightly covered in a thin batter that didn’t disguise the flavor of the clam strips. The meal came with a hefty amount of fries, also lightly coated in a tasty dusting of flavoring. The meal came with coleslaw too. My husband ordered a hamburger…a monster of a burger! A pound of meat, with lettuce, tomatoes and other additions. He couldn’t even fit his mouth over it! We also ordered crab bites which were ok. We ordered French onion soup too. The soup was fantastic! None of that greasy stuff or fake tasting stuff used at other places. The ice tea also tasted like it was old fashioned made with tea and real sugar. We were very happy with our entire meal. The Great Catch by Taste of Boston is a most definite try. We will go back. Yes, the price was high, $70.00 for lunch but we had enough for our dinner tonight. I highly recommend The Great Catch by Taste of Boston.
First of all, forget the lack of “curb appeal” of The Great Catch at its previous location farther up the road. Their move to Sunset Plaza in January is a game changer. They’re now at US 41 at Sunset Lane in Lutz, next to where Winn Dixie was and now Aldi is on its way. You now have a traffic light to keep you safer! Far-better appearances and comfort aside, the food and service are outstanding. Make no mistake, they don’t serve health food here, but if you’re seeking guilty pleasures, The Great Catch delivers like the devil himself. Laura, our server (says manager on the receipt), knew the menu inside out and came fully prepared to ensure our satisfaction. She continued to check on us, never leaving us wanting. Want half fried whole-belly clams and half fried oysters? No problem. Yes, you want the fried onion rings. Yes, the hushpuppies here are great (that’s real kernels of corn you see). I know it’s only Cole slaw, but their recipe may be the holy grail of cabbage. Need more tartar sauce, got it. Really, I could not reasonably ask more from a restaurant. I’m not from New England, so I can’t speak (literally) as they would, so I’m sure some disgruntled northerner might take exception with me, but I don’t know where else to send you for food like this. I will caution that the portions are generous, making sharing an option to consider (I’m no small eater and we still had to request to-go boxes to bring food home). Will I go back? Yes, absolutely, but maybe I’ll seek out some healthier options. Or maybe I won’t. Bottom line: Yes, you should try The “new” Great Catch, and as their popularity grows (especially after the new Aldi opens), you may have to expect a wait to get a table (which is a good problem I wish for them).
The Great Catch recently moved from Land O Lakes to Lutz. I am glad they did. The new location is so much nicer. The Staff and food are great. I haven’t had a bad meal but I recommend the Blacked Basa Sandwich. I can’t wait to try the all you can eat shrimp on Mondays.
The wait staff is awesome. Treats you like family, as I was adopted as a child. The is great. Food is amazing, portions are as big as the Manager's heart. I love her as if she was my sister. The regulars here are a joy to watch, listen to and partake in their shenanigans. Keep it real and enjoyable.
Customer service was excellent, the Ladies there were very attentive and outstanding! Sandwich I ordered?…..well the bun was really good and French fries were delicious!. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak, this is what I got. Flavor was good but a half empty bun was disappointing.
My husband saw an ad on FB for, The Great Catch by Taste of Boston, and decided to take us there for lunch. I was a bit apprehensive when I saw the place. A smallish entrance in a not to nice looking strip center. ( never judge a book by its cover. Lesson learned) The atmosphere was nautical themed. Lights down a bit made it very cozy. Several large screen TV’s were playing different channels. Everything looked clean, a bit old fashioned, but very nice. We were seated by a very nice, cheerful waitress named Alayna. The menu’s have seen better days but were easily read. Alayna took our drink request and hurried away. People began arriving, filling booths and tables. I only saw Alayna taking care of the guests. She was very quick attending everyone, yet maintained her cheerful attitude. She returned with our drinks, took our orders and headed away. I will admit, I was taken aback with the prices. Yes, they were a bit high for lunch but we were even happier when our huge pile of food arrived. I ordered clam strips. They were very lightly covered in a thin batter that didn’t disguise the flavor of the clam strips. The meal came with a hefty amount of fries, also lightly coated in a tasty dusting of flavoring. The meal came with coleslaw too. My husband ordered a hamburger…a monster of a burger! A pound of meat, with lettuce, tomatoes and other additions. He couldn’t even fit his mouth over it! We also ordered crab bites which were ok. We ordered French onion soup too. The soup was fantastic! None of that greasy stuff or fake tasting stuff used at other places. The ice tea also tasted like it was old fashioned made with tea and real sugar. We were very happy with our entire meal. The Great Catch by Taste of Boston is a most definite try. We will go back. Yes, the price was high, $70.00 for lunch but we had enough for our dinner tonight. I highly recommend The Great Catch by Taste of Boston.