Fresh Catch Cafe

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4025 Homer Spit Rd, Homer, alaska 99603

907-235-2289

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Fresh Alaskan fare on the Homer Spit

by stvchin

Tustin, California

August 22, 2013

Best of IgoUgo Locals recommended we dine at the Fresh Catch Café on the Homer Spit, so we decided it give it a try. The Fresh Catch Café is located on the south side of the Homer Spit on one of the boardwalks, right next to Big Bear Halibut Charters. We first ...Read more Locals recommended we dine at the Fresh Catch Café on the Homer Spit, so we decided it give it a try. The Fresh Catch Café is located on the south side of the Homer Spit on one of the boardwalks, right next to Big Bear Halibut Charters. We first entered a lobby area with a deli counter, and were shown a table in the dining room behind.

We were seated at a table in the middle of the dining room. The dining room has a gorgeous view of the south side of Kachemak Bay and the rocky beach below. For the middle of the afternoon, the Fresh Catch Café was still quite busy, a good sign. The lunch menu was still in effect, and there were also quite a few specials. The menu featured fresh seafood of all sorts, including crab, halibut, cod, salmon, rockfish, as well as local meats such as reindeer and buffalo. Being as Homer is the self proclaimed "Halibut Capital of the World," we all chose halibut dishes. My friends chose the halibut fish and chips and I chose the halibut sandwich.

About 10 minutes later, our food arrived. The halibut fish and chips were three pieces of halibut breaded in Japanese Panko crumbs and nicely fried. It’s served with steak fries and plenty of tartar sauce. My halibut sandwich is basically two pieces of the same type of halibut breaded with Japanese Panko crumbs and fried, but on a nice, fresh bun. It’s served with plenty of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles, as well as steak fries. Basically the same halibut fish and chips entrée, but with a bun and veggies. I’m used to fish and chips usually being beer battered and fried, creating a somewhat heavier crust. The breading with the Japanese Panko crumbs made it feel a lot lighter, and the halibut’s freshness was excellent. The halibut really hit the spot.

My only regret is that we didn’t have the opportunity to stay and try the other fresh seafood dishes. I was a little disappointed that our entire group ordered halibut, as I wanted to try some of the cod and crab. Our total bill was $72 before tip for 4 lunch entrees and 4 drinks. It’s really not that pricey, considering it’s in Homer and tasted very fresh. The staff was very friendly and service was quick. When I’m in Homer again, I plan to dine at the Fresh Catch Café. I’m in a conundrum, as the Panko crusted halibut was so good I definitely want to eat it again, yet I’m also dying to try their other dishes.
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