The Daily Catch

The Daily Catch cheat sheet (2024):- North End: Cash only, walk-in only- Brookline: Accepts credit card, walk-in only- Waterfront: Accepts credit card, accepts reservations, expect 2+ hours of wait time if walking inWhen waiting in line, a local guy said that he exclusively comes to the Brookline one for better quality of food. The place is small and imo kinda understaffed, but the workers hustle hard. From managing the line to taking orders, the organized chaos was intense but cool to observe. I don't need to say much about the food itself--I genuinely enjoyed my meals and will absolutely come back again.

This is a local chain serving up Italian seafood dishes. Impressed by the freshness and reasonable prices. No reservations at this location. We had a short wait but everyone after us had a que. We shared a calamari salad prepared in a light vinaigrette over a bed of greens. The monkfish marsala had nice texture and was balanced. The sauce did not overwhelm the fish. The seafood linguine in white wine had the right amount of garlic with al dente pasta. Not much on the downside. It has about fifteen tables and only one bathroom, which can be problematic on a busy evening. Small but efficient staff Zooming from table to table.

Absolutely overrated, nothing special but salty.I often wonder if my taste buds are different from everyone else's. Thankfully, the people I hangout agreed that it tasted terrible

We were recommended by a friend to check out The Daily Catch, and we were not disappointed! We ordered the fried calamari, the Vongole Neapolitan in white sauce, the Lobster Fra Diavolo for 2, and the Aglio Olio. The fried calamari was pretty standard -- good. I really enjoyed the Vongole Neapolitan and would recommend you try this one. I thought that the Aglio Olio (squid ink pasta) was good, but was not as good as it was hyped up to be. The Lobster Fra Diavolo came with a good portion of seafood and pasta, which I liked. There is only a few tables available, so the setting is pretty intimate. Overall, The Daily Catch is worth visiting!

Daily Catch is a local favorite for us to go to for a good meal. Location is very quaint with several small tables (challenging for groups larger than 4 persons). The menu is well thought out with a concise menu but well executed. Service has always been efficient and friendly. Very flavorful cooking with good quality oil used and lots of fresh garlic.

The Daily Catch is such an institution in Boston, and I've been wanting to go for years -- but the lines in the North End have always deterred me. Instead, I found myself heading to the Brookline location at 5PM on a Saturday and getting in with no wait! By 6PM, there was a bit of a wait, but didn't seem too bad!Sometimes you wonder how different pasta can really taste, and then meals like this make you realize the difference between good, great, and fantastic. The flavors and textures of each dish were some of the best I've had -- and everything was so fresh.Some highlights of the meal: The cook and textures of the pastas were perfectly done, the fish and chips (fries) were impressively crispy...and stayed crispy, and the lobster fra diavolo sauce was a wonderful balance of tomato and spiciness to complement the assortment of seafood.The only dish that wasn't our favorite was the calamari scampi, as it was quite salty and a bit gooey. However, we still managed to finish all of it!Food:1. Complimentary bread (4/5)2. Calamari scampi (3.5/5)3. Squid ink puttanesca linguine (5/5)4. Fish and chips (5/5)5. Lobster fra diavolo (5/5)

Daily catch was recommended to me by one of my Boston friends. We thought her meal was delicious. Love the huge seafood selection. Our server was personable and recommended another restaurant for the following night. Restaurant had a great vibe would definitely go back.

The Brookline location is very small and with no reservations, you've got to be patient but come with hungry tummies! The Caesar Salad (with anchovies!) started the night off right for us - crunchy, fresh and zesty! And we were so pleased with the Vongole and Squid Ink Aglio Olio - the second pasta dish has more of a springier pasta texture and a more flavorful sauce (tip: dip the bread in the oil, layer the calamari pieces on top, and drizzle the spicy vinegar). Despite a 15 minute wait, our food came out quickly (even with a three person staff) and we left very satisfied and full. Would highly recommend!

I haven't tried their North End location yet but was very impressed by this location! The floral curtains and floral seat cushions make you feel like you are in a different decade.2 of us split the littleneck siciliano ($18.50). The clams came bathed in a lemony, herby white wine sauce. All of the clams were fresh and plump and the sauce was so delicious! We asked for bread to soak up the umami-packed sauce and the server gave us warm, toasted bread.You can get their black pasta in half or full portions so we got the full-sized aglio olio ($29.50) and added scallops (+$10). The pasta was cooked to a very nice al dente. There were a bunch of calamari bits in the pasta, which added a lot of flavor and texture to the dish. I actually thought that the sauce could have been more garlicky, but the oil in the sauce was satisfyingly rich.These two dishes together was filling for both of us. I can't wait to have the clams again!

I rarely go to a restaurant twice, much less 4 times but I just cant get enough of Daily Catch! I am fighting every instinct to gatekeep this gem, but they deserve success so here I am.This location is really small and very much a hole-in-the-wall. There's no reservations and you have to wait in person. That being said it's WORTH it. Everything here is good, but I am absolutely in love with the aglio olio squid ink pasta. Gotta slather it in their homemade vinegar too.I will definitely be back and will maybe even try their other locations!