Catch 79 Seafood Bistro in Moray

I have watched the postings from this restaurant and the reviews by diners for over a year. This was the first opportunity to sample it for ourselves and it did not disappoint. The warmth of the welcome and the personal involvement of the chef were really unusual. The meal started with a rich tomato soup amuse bouche . The starter course of marinated sticky monkfish on a dressed salad was superb - tasty and optimal size. We both had a whole lobster accompanied by a bed of various vegetables and served with fries. We loved it. The desert of a cherry/ apple/nut strudle was soft and delicious. We had a reasonably priced bottle of Romanian Pinot Noir which was smooth and flavourful . I finished my meal with a Springbank 12 Malt and my wife had a brandy. For what we had,we thought the final bill was remarkably reasonable. We will be back !

We always regard this restaurant as a treat and it never let’s us down. The specials on the menu this time included recommend wine to complement the dish. We both went with the risotto and with so many different fish. Loved the smoke haddock. We always get a soup appetiser from the chef and are always tasty. If you are not a seafood person then there is always the 10oz sirloin steak. Always a nice touch when the chef comes out and goes round each table to ask how the meal was. Until next time…

In our view best restaurant we have been to around the Elgin area, book early as very busy. Excellent food superb service. Been before and definitely go back again

Superb food and service. The food was outstanding, everything was to a very high standard and the portion sizes were generous. The staff were very attentive and friendly with a good knowledge of the menu

Great experience. The food was excellent, the service pleasant and friendly. I had smoked and cured salmon for starter, and the seafood mixed grill for main. There was also a complimentary amuse-bouche. Not the cheapest, but worth every penny. You get what you pay for. The fact that the place was busy right from opening tells you everything. Don't go to Catch 79 on spec, you've got no chance. Well worth the drive from Inverness.

Genuinely one of the best dining experiences I have ever had, and I have eaten in some very good places. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel incredibly welcome and that absolutely nothing was too much. We shared a one person Scottish platter for our starter then my friend had the monkfish while I had a surf and turf for mains. Now, when it comes to steak I usually expect to be mildly disappointed but not in this case. It was delicious and perfectly cooked. The whole plate was a triumph. This little, unassuming place is an absolute must if you are anywhere in its vicinity, and if you’re not then it’s worth every minute of however long your journey is to get to it.

Had a great experience here, the staff were very friendly & attentive. The food was good, especially the lobster however the steak was a bit dry & lacking in flavour but the puddings were fab and can’t fault the service.

I was not disappointed. A taste sensation. The food was beautifully presented. Absolutely recommended and definitely worth every penny. Well done to the chef you clearly take pride in your work.

The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and has a cosy, relaxed feel and stunning artwork to look at. We received a warm welcome and from arriving to leaving the service was excellent from the 2 servers on that evening. A lovely touch of an amuse bouche which was a shot glass hit of mushroom and seafood soup. A big burst of both flavours with neither overpowering the other, very clever. Perfect small plate portions of prawn cocktail and brown bread. Mains of monkfish with dauphinoise potatoes , lemon sole with capers. Both excellent mains and the best quality monkfish I have ever eaten. Finished off sharing a panna cotta , passion fruit layer on top and sable biscuit. An evening of excellent food and excellent service - we look forward to visiting again if in the area.

Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Amazing food and excellent service. Can’t recommend this place enough. We had 3 courses. All of which were delicious. Esme and Jess were excellent waitresses. The Swiss chef villie was lovely and talked to us about where the fish was from and how he ended up in Lossiemouth at the end of our wonderful evening. If you are ever visiting this place is a MUST for a delicious meal. You won’t be disappointed.

This is our fourth visit since moving up in November 2023. July 26th was our wedding anniversary (15yrs) With food like this you don't go anywhere else for you're seafood on a special occasion. We were shown to our table and surprised to see a wedding anniversary banner across the table ( nice touch !) Wife had the monk fish, lobster, coconut curry soup (10/10) l had the seafood platter to start (amazing again !) For mains my better half had the Lobster which the ownee Willie recommended and sorted for her (thank Q 20/10) l had the surf and turf seafood platter (20/10) The service again from the ladies was fantastic and help make it. We look forward to seeing you in September with our friend.

It was great to return here and find things even better than before. The high quality food and service is a real jewel for Lossiemouth, indeed Moray, that has hardly any seafood-predominant restaurants. One of our party was gluten free and the staff were superb explaining the menu choices (which were pretty much mostly GF anyway!) and when serving the food. For mains, most of the family had the seafood mix grill, I had the halibut and it all kept us quiet as we enjoyed it! Puddings were squeezed (just)...the chocolate ganache tarte was out of this world (as you would expect from a Swiss head chef). The prices were good too, considering the quality and portion sizes offered. Well done to all at Catch 79 for the highest standards in dining

We attended this restaurant with family members. We were politely met by Beau our server and she was attentive and informative. A very pleasant young lady . We ordered our starters and mains which duly arrives. WOW the food was so pleasant and beautifully presented. It was so tasty and served by Beau and a happy Emily Both girls seemed to work well in a very busy restaurant. Every table was fully occupied whi h did not over stretch the 2 servers Our experience of our meals was outstanding. The quality and quantity was great we loved our food and presentation. Everything wS locally sourced and cooked by a great chef, in Willy. He was so creative with his gluten free options and we loved our time there. Thank you to all the staff and thank you for some outstanding food .Yes it is mot cheap but we paid for great quality and tasty food. We have no problem recommending this restaurant as a must visit but be warned, booking is essential . .

We were bowled over by our dinner at this great restaurant. The food is sublime. The warming logs stove was most welcome on a June evening in Moray. I had a starter consisting of seared Shetland scallops, strawberries marinated in Drambuie, crispy Parma ham with a wonderful olive oil/herb dressing. Sounds weird but it is a truly superb dish. Fresh local lobsters with a garlic lobster served with three delicious salads. You could have had fresh vegetables and chips. Finished with a panda cotta served with gorse flower jelly! Wonderful. There are plenty of dishes with a Scottish twist. I think you could only have gorse flower jelly in Scotland. The staff are delightful and attentive and genuinely appear to be enjoying things. Willie, the chef/owner walks around his restaurant talking to diners and very happy to answer questions. The whole experience was delightful with very clever and thoughtful cooking

Having had a number of fantastic meals here before, when it came to places to cater for a large business dinner I contacted the owner who opened up the restaurant on a Tuesday evening especially for the event. Arranging the dinner was very easy. Although catering for a large group of 19, the service and quality of food was exceptional. My scallops,monkfish and trio of desserts were delightful. I cannot recommend this place enough.

An excellent dining experience last evening. Locally sourced seafood that was prepared and presented to the highest level by a chef who obviously has a passion for his work. The staff were all welcoming, friendly and professional with chef coming out at the end of the evening to chat to guests. This meal could not have been bettered at any big city establishment - Lossie is so lucky to have it. Superb value for money, I don’t know how they do it but this is a gem of a restaurant not to be missed.

Ate here yesterday evening with my husband, and we absolutely loved the place. The food was superb, pleasant ambiance and very friendly staff. We shared the seafood platter to start which we'd recommend - the prawns and salmon in particularly were of very high quality. For mains we shared the Monkfish special which was delicious. The cheesecake for dessert was the perfect finish. We will certainly be visiting again when next in Lossie.

2nd visit and certainly not our last - Truely. This was our second visit. We moved up from Torquay in November and on our doorstep is the fishing town of Brixham. We thought the fish served in many of the resturants we visited whilst living in the west country could not be beaten !!! But one word sums up Catch 79 sublime !!! We made a point of letting the owner and his excellent staff that we have eaten in many many fish resturants around Torbay including Brixham and this surpasses everything we have tried ! Thank Q from us both and we look forward to returning soon !

Friends who live in Lossiemouth brought us here for dinner and it was absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. The chef spoke to us at the end of the meal and is clearly passionate about the quality of food he is serving. Would love to return and wish we lived closer.

Great meal, great service and fresh seafood produce tasting the way it should in Lossie! Halibut, Monks and Langoustines cooked to perfection!

Visited here a few years ago and had a pretty average experience. Not this time! New management have turned this place round. Great new interior facelift. Amazing service from really lovely attentive and caring staff - waitresses were a treat and the chef even came and chatted to us (twice!) But the highlight was the food - all of it. Amuse Bouche was absolutely beautiful - I could've gladly just eaten a vat of this! Seafood platter was incredible. Monkfish was amazing. Truffle and parmesan fries were unbelievable Best main was the smoked haddock risotto - best I've ever had!!! Local beer and fantastic wine selection. Fantastic to see someone really raising the bar for Lossie - best in town by a long shot and so great to see a talented chef making the most of the stunning local produce. Top marks for Willie and thanks again for a great evening.

First time visit to this local restaurant. Relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Quality food and lovely presentation. This was a first time visit for us. Somehow feel it won't be the last. Only one tiny 'blip'. When we arrived there were 5 tables for couples dining. No reservation signs. I asked nicely if we could have a much nicer table (we were given a tabe that made me feel as if i was sat in the middle of the restaurant- i feel very anxious and uncomfy when given a table like this). I was told it wasn't possible. No room for negotiation. I could have understood if any of these tables were reserved. Was not the best start to the evening. Luckily the food redeemed itself. Next time I shall ask.

Lovely atmosphere, excellent food and wine plus friendly but un-intrusive staff. We had a fantastic evening out. Thank you

My daughter and I were only in Lossiemouth for one night and were delighted to get a last minute table (due to a cancellation). The food was truly delicious. Mine needed to be dairy free and my daughter is vegetarian but nothing was too much trouble for the friendly, competent staff. We had a lovely evening. Thank you Catch 79.

We have recently moved to Scotland from Devon and were spoilt with fish resturants in Brixham and Torquay. Catch 79 surpasses all of the ones we have visited, from start to finish ! The girls who looked after us were excellent and the food well what nore can l say it excelled !!! We have booked to go again in March when our friend is visiting. My wife and l had the following, One large glass merlot. Starters we had the Curry soup 10/10 l had the single Seafood platter 20/10 ! The mains my wife had the mixed grill again superb ! I had the Catch surf again wow ! All was well presented in a lovely cozy envioromement.

Fabulous food, which was beautifully presented and good value for money. Staff were very friendly and attentive, even on a busy Friday night with a full restaurant.

....Anniversary meal for two tonight at Catch 79: Our first visit, and everything was perfect - spot on! Great choice of food, perfectly cooked, beautifully presented, and good friendly service with a smile! Can't go wrong!!

Food is out of this world absolutely delicious I have never tasted monkfish as good as what I tasted there my wife had halibut and she said it was beautiful you just cannot find fault in this place staff are wonderful and the food is superb

Had a lovely time here celebrating my birthday with my family. Food was excellent, staff very attentive. Thank you for a lovely evening. Hope to return soon!!

Delicious seafood, nice dessert warm and cozy interior, good service! An absolutely perfect dining experience. I recommend making a reservation in advance. It’s a rather small and very popular restaurant..

Catch 79 lived up to its 5 star reviews! We were not disappointed. Willi and his team accommodated our large group and planned late arrival. Really helpful and flexible, going above and beyond to enable our visit. A table of 11 with a broad range...

Fantastic meal as usual. The halloumi starter is delicious. The breadcrumbed fish was perfect. There's fish & chips & there's fish & chips.

A fantastic restaurant in the centre of Lossie; one word for the food - superb. Excellent ingredients come cooked with finesse, imagination and love; every mouthful was a treat and will be remembered long after the event. Ambiance is cosy and friendly, the staff attentive...

Super leckeres Essen, vor allem der Monkfish, Scallops und das Steak sind exzellent. Aber auch alles andere, wir hatten noch Langustinen, mixed seafood und mixed starters, alles top. Wir waren mit 9 Leuten da, vorher alles per Email/Telefon koordiniert und hat hervorragend geklappt. Definitiv eine...

Sixteen of us had dinner here to celebrate my birthday We had to preorder as there were so many of us but that was no problem The meal and service was fantastic The chef excelled himself with the variety of main courses He cooked steaks...

Been a while since been due to get a booking. It never disappoints on attentive and engaging service. Always nice when the chef comes out to check if the meal was good and seek feedback As for the food? Just sublime. I had monk fish...

In our view best restaurant we have been to around the Elgin area, book early as very bus, superb service and food

Our first visit to Catch 79 and it certainly won’t be our last. The service was excellent, the food was delicious and the price was reasonable Would highly recommend.

It stokes the fires of culinary hope to know that a meal of such quality, taste and value exists within a 90-minute drive of my home. We (pescatarian family of 3) were staying in nearby Hopeman and looking for a decent seafood restaurant in the...

Having not been since the change in ownership, we were very pleased to find the highest standards of food quality and customer service still very much to the fore. Wee tweaks here and there are apparent over its previous guise, including the touch of Switzerland...

Very rude service. Walked in when only one table was seated. We were the second party in the restaurant. They sat us next to roaring space heater. When we asked to please be moved to a different table we got attitude and were told that...

Fantastic evening! We went for our anniversary dinner and couldn't have been happier with the experience. The staff were lovely throughout and the food was sublime. Would reccomend to anybody.

We went to visit Catch79 in Lossiemouth for a holiday trest. What a treat. The food was a delight and the service was exceptional. We started with Scallops and figs with a parma ham crisp and fishcakes followed by Seafood mixed grill and a Sirloin...

Grabbing a walk along the beautiful East beach in Lossie we decided to stay for dinner in the town too. A quick trip advisor search brought up Catch 79 as the top restaurant. A quick scan through their menu had our mouths watering. When we...

Visited last night with my mother in law who is visiting. We could not fault the food or service. She said best meal she has had in a long time. Chef even came out to speak to customers.

This is a fantastic small seafood restaurant. Fish is cooked simply, retaining natural flavours. It is amazing value for money and quality is fantastic. We had a very warm welcome from ‘front of house’ and visit was enhanced by chef coming to have a chat...

Wonderful food, lovingly prepared by the Swiss chef who has turned his hand from the fresh-water fish of his native land to Lossiemouth's superb seafood. Subtle and delicious vegetables too, and an outstanding lamb shank. But for us the piece de resistance was scallops with...

Thoroughly enjoyed my birthday meal. Food was beautifully presented, tasted amazing. Four happy customers

Ate her on a Sunday night as the hotel we were staying in did not open their restaurant on a Sunday night. It is only a small restaurant and would suggest that booking is recommended. As name suggest the hotel specialises in seafood. Had an...

Really outstanding food, friendly staff, service very well organized. Price a little on the upper side but absolutely worth it. Happy to visit again!

have been few times and have to disagree with the keyboard warrior who reviewed before me ,,I read his review and it annoyed me ,so I had to write my first review and stick up for and excellent little fish restaurant who do a fantastic...

This was my chosen birthday celebration restaurant and i am so pleased we choose this outstanding restaurant. The front of house staff were professional and extremely friendly and the ambiance was very relaxed . The food was delicious my husband had the Mixed Grill fish...

Incredibly rude waitress asked us how the food was; then proceeded to walk away and ignore my feedback with no attempt at an apology whatsoever or an offer to tell the kitchen so they could take the feedback on board. She just stormed off back...

Wonderful dining - fresh fish delightfully cooked, excellent steak, delicious desserts and all presented beautifully. The setting is calm and friendly. Definitely the place to visit. (My amateur pictures don’t do justice)

What a fantastic restaurant. Just spent a week in Lossiemouth/Moray and dined at Catch 79 on 3 separate nights. Delighted with our experience on 3 separate nights. The food was delicious every time. It’s not a big restaurant but it’s busy so it’s got a...

Soon as we walked in the staff were fantastic,the seafood we had was fresh and absolutely fantastic,the steak my fiancé had was cooked to order.Overall what a lovely experience we will definitely be back

Booked a lunch for my 70th birthday with my wife, son and daughter in law and two grandchildren . Food and service were fantastic. We all enjoy our seafood so I had pick Catch 79 because I could see that the menu would suit everyone....

We had a lovely meal, mainly seafood, my son had a streak which he enjoyed. And we had beautiful dessert. Quality was good Pricing was expensive but I know fish is expensive. 2 courses, one glass of wine & 3 soft drinks £160+

Another exceptional meal for myself and the family. The front of the house was brilliant, I really cannot rate this restaurant highly enough. Fantastic food, superb atmosphere, well done.

Perfekta ostron och fina skaldjursrätter. Bra service från personalen. Kunde varit lite mer krydda i maten men tillagningen var bra...

Can't fault this place. The food is exceptional. Staff so professional and friendly. Our favorite retraunt in the area now. Was a treat for my husbands birthday but I had the best dessert I have ever tried. The trio of desserts.

Visited here for dinner during a short break away. Firstly the food...amazing, fresh, tasty. I cannot recommend it enough. Secondly the staff...amazing girls; funny, polite and courteous. They even managed to laugh at my sunburn 🤣🤣

Absolutely amazing food and fantastic service, really nice to see chef coming out for a chat at the end. Highly recommended 👌 such friendly staff

Superb food served by professional and friendly staff. Nice varied menu with an exceptional fish platter as a starter option Absolutely recommend.

We've just left the restaurant after a super meal. The scallops with Parma ham and strawberries drenched in Drambuie were exquisite. The monk fish in a lemon and butter sauce equally as good. The chef visited the tables to check that we had had a...

Fantastic little bistro. Had visited last year and service wasn't great however new owner has service down to a tee. Food was great scallops, lobster and monkfish to die for. Kids steak was fantastic. Anyone wanting fresh seafood in lossie need to dine here.

So sick we didn’t try to book at the beginning of our holiday as tonight could have been a second visit. Pleasant staff and really good food. Calamari is my usual go to starter but Catch 79 has set a new benchmark to judge others...

Perfect dinner really. Fresh local ingredients, really kind staff, wonderfully put together meals. Couldn't recommend this place enough really. Wonderful!

Really excellent Sunday lunch. Delightful small restaurant. Interesting menu, focusing on seafood but with some delicious sounding meat dishes. We chose the prawn cocktail on a crumpet base to start followed by a whole lobster with veg, salad and fries plus the seafood special. We...

This restaurant does not look that appealing from outside however inside is friendly and welcoming. The quality and choice of food is outstanding! Booking is essential and I highly recommend anyone to visit this Lossie gem. We were three friends walking the Moray coastal walk...

Great food had the monk fish which was absolutely blinding but of grub. Was with a party of 5 and everyone was delighted with meals. Reasonable price, fresh, decent service. Would recommend and I’d advise to book well in advance as small restaurant and extremely...

A great find on holiday in Moray, food was great, service was quick and friendly couldn’t fault anything about this restaurant and would certainly go back, just wish we found it at the start of our holiday

Nice homely restaurant where fresh seafood is served. Pretty uncomplicated but with there own twist. Service was great and cost was OK. Very sociable place.

We had two dinners at Catch79 during our golf trip to Lossiemouth, and 11 of 11 were very pleased the service from Kara and the staff was fantastic and the food very good. Thank you for taking good care of us, we enjoyed it!!

We are in-laws, on holiday in Lossie. Visited this restaurant this evening. It was fabulous. We were surprised with an exquisite amuse bouche, seafood bisque with roasted red pepper and pesto, with perfect little croutons. Then the two men had mixed seafood grill, langoustine, sea...

My husband and I went here on Friday night, the food was absolutely fantastic! Loved the shot glass of asparagus soup before we got our starters never had such a burst of flavour… it was beautiful! I had the pare cocktail tack on a toasted...

Somewhat taken aback to be greeted with “your early”. We were 10 minutes early as we live 25 miles away & this was our first visit. However, the food was superb & our waitress (a different lady) was lovely. Have to say it was the...

A wonderful find. A smart small and cosy restaurant with an excellent menu both in variety and value. Service by friendly waitress and cosy wood burner on cool evening. - lovely ambience. Beautifully cooked and presented dishes and perfectly prepared monkfish. It is as good...

Absolutely outstanding. Lovely staff, lovey room, lovely everything. I couldn’t fault it. The monkfish was perfect. I will definitely return and would recommend it.

Amazing staff, amazing food. Worth a trip. The owner is a skilles server and gives out great service. The chef is welcoming and friendly and knows his Way around seafood and fish. All caught localy. Great

Just had the most amazing dining experience from the welcome at the door to the delectable meal and then the chef coming out to talk to the customers. Fab-u-lous. Relaxed, ambient and truelly first class meal. Hats off to the staff at Catch 79, Lossiemouth....

Excellent food and service. Food is always excellent. The service is always first class. Good selection of wine. I thoroughly recommend the Malbec. Nice touch when the chef comes out to see if you enjoyed your meal. Will be back soon.

The wine and the food was fantastic. The starters were absolutely perfect. For the mains, my partner had the mixed grill and I had the lobster. The only point I can say was that the lobster tail was a bit overdone and so quite dry....

Visited here as a party of four and, as usual, the service ambience and food were exemplary. The amuse bouche was delightful and the home made bread delicious. Small wine list but reasonably priced and complimented the food beautifully. We shall be back for sure!

First visit, loved it, staff were lovely Beau our waitress was very attentive. The amuse bouche fish soup was excelland. We shared a seafood platter which was amazing. My main course was monkfish with sweet potato leeks and a lovely sauce. Best main course I...

Wow! Amazing food Lovely front of house, so attentive and smiling. Incredible Chef who came out to chat about the dishes. An absolute gem for Lossiemouth. 5 ⭐️

Small local (mainly) seafood restaurant. We visited on Thursday which coincided with their special offer menu. We shared the seafood platter, a huge portion of mussels, langoustines and salmon with a portion of truffle fries. If I’m being hyper critical I would say the langoustines...

Delicious fresh, quality seafood, especially enjoyed the scallops starter! Lovely ambience in the restaurant and a cosy log burner. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend a visit.

Fantastic food using fresh local produce and the owners obviously want you to enjoy the experience 👌🏻 Fresh fish, great atmosphere and perfect service. A must visit in Lossiemouth- this really is N01 👌🏻

The place is amazing. We heard good things and had high expectations and still came away very impressed. Everything about the place is great, no issues at all. The food is fresh, well prepared, priced right, the cocktails and wine are good. We are going...

Booked last minute and we were lucky to get in. It’s a small restaurant (around 30 covers) but tastefully decorated and not cramped either with a nice log burner. Whilst the menu specialised in fish it had a good variety of non fish plates. The...

Just had a great meal at the Catch 79 Bistro, Lossiemouth. The reviews I read yesterday were quite impressive, so we took a punt, booked a table and wow! what a delightful plaice (excuse the pun) to eat. Warm, cosy..... snug too. The meal was...

This was my second visit to Catch 79 and it was every bit as perfect as the first. The venue is welcoming and relaxed and the food is delicious and beautifully presented. This was a birthday outing and our table was decorated with flowers, balloons...

Had the most amazing lunch. Very cosy and great atmosphere. Wheelchair friendly Cannot recommend enough

Chose Catch 79 for a birthday meal and not disappointed. Good menu, fantastic food, great portion sizes and awesome service. Will definitely return soon and very happy to recommend to others. A real jewel in the area.

Visited here last night with friends and we were all in agreement that every food course was outstanding. The seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection. The wine (sauvignon blanc) was really good and well priced. The staff are friendly and attentive and the restaurant...

Food was superb and we were very happy with the service. Our only issue was the closeness of the tables - the restaurant were not to blame for the noisy group at the next table but the close proximity did mean that we could hear...

We Keep returning to this restaurant, the Staff are always very helpful and can't do enough for you; There is always a really nice vibe to the place and the seafood is the best I've ever had.

We came here for dinner on a Saturday and had the most fantastic meal. The amuse Bouche was delicious and the starters of haggis Bon bons and prawn cocktail were great. The seafood mixed grill was epic, all the flavours were perfect. The kids particularly...

Came on the 5th February for my 31st and I can honestly say was the best seafood I have ever had. The lobster was beautiful and the prawn starter was lovely. The waitress was so nice and friendly aswell highly recommend this place to everyone...