Catch 22 Bistro

You can tell how good a restaurant is if you wish it were closer to your house. That and if you like it so much that you're going to make the drive to eat there anyway. That's how I'd describe Catch 22.This does not look like a cutting edge restaurant. It looks like the kind of restaurant your parents ate at in the 80s (and the kind I ate at in the 80s). That's not totally fair, because it does have a nautical charm that represents the community. But, of course, the food is what matters most. It starts right away with freshly baked bread (how many places since the 80s do that anymore?). It was served with a sweet butter, but they have no problem providing a regular butter.We were told the mushroom soup was good, but the waitress undersold it. It was rich and savory and flavorful, the kind of soup that makes you wish you were at home so you could lick the bowl.My wife was territorial about sharing her salmon, with good reason. This is a fishing community that prides itself on the quality of its seafood. I loved the flawless preparation of the sliver of salmon she reluctantly shared with me. I didn't mind because the ahi tuna was magical. I offered her some, but she was happy with her salmon. Her loss. I ordered it medium rare; I enjoy my tuna steak the way I enjoy my beef steak. And, this was a beautiful cut of tuna. It was encrusted in peppercorns and sesame seeds, giving it a little bite. Take that, Gordon Ramsay!I got it with a side of perfectly lumpy mashed potatoes, with robust dark gravy on the side. Combined with the tuna, it was a lot of food, but there was never any doubt I was going to eat every bit of it.I ordered a local brew, Anchor Bay Noble Mutt red ale. Not as malty as a typical red, which I enjoyed. It didn't interfere with the meal.The service was also very quick, and cheerfully rendered by our server. It's not cheap, but there's no way something that good should ever be cheap. We're already trying to figure out the next time we can come back here.

Best prime rib I've had. The location is kinda antiquated. Food is Amazon . Greek salad amazing. Owner operated.

Catch 22 Bistro has comfort food. An interesting menu array such as old school liver and onions to saganaki as an appetizer (that I highly recommend if you haven't had it before). The staff here are always so welcoming and attentive. The setting is casual and relaxing with booth seating, tables and a nice bar area. I would definitely go back when visiting Algonac.

We had a great dinner here everyone loved their food. The service was very good and it's got like a nautical theme inside.I had the perch which was enormous I mean it was the biggest portion of perch I've ever seen. Most everyone else got perch too but my cousin got a hamburger which he really enjoyed.Wonderful place!

For the price, you can't beat this place. Best prime rib around, extremely reasonably priced. The shrimp Rockefeller is delicious. Calamari could be a bit better, cocktails could be better, and please turn down the damn lights. Place is lit up like a Denny's. That said, all-in-all, love their food, and happily return a few times a year.

Even short handed they were of good service AND nice personalities!The food is good - we will be back! Plus Sanders next door doesn't hurt. LOLBUT NEED A FEW DAYS then go back for the crème puff! They have inside seating! ‍

Not sure if ownership changed or the cook. We used to go in there all the time. We ordered fish and liver and onions. The fish was rubbery. The fries had no flavor and if you could imagine eating cardboard that would be what they were like. The portion of the liver was so small. It was equal in comparison to two strips of bacon for the $45 that it was the side sale. It was the best thing even their French onion soup sucked! Will never go there again and it is a shame. I've been going there for years.

My husband and I travel a good 40 minutes to have dinner here. Always great service and great food.

Wait staff was not up to par. Dropped forks and knives on floor and didn't even stop to pick them up. Very slow service, food was exh.

Food always very good and I've come multiple times over the years. My last time here my server wasn't the best, messed up immediately on our drinks but, apparently she figured that out pretty quickly by my correction on one drink and the fact I snatched a lemon off my drink and threw it on the table. She did apologize but I cannot understand why a "no lemon" order which I'm very specific about comes with lemon in it. Ugh. Rest of service was fine. Being a former waitress years ago, we still tipped her 22%. If she hadn't had the initial screw up, she'd have gotten 30%. I will still be going back as this is the first time I've ever had an issue and in the scheme of things, it wasn't huge.