Casa del Mar hotel, Santa Monica
Chef Michael Reardon, of the Catch restaurant in the Casa del Mar, prepares sea bass. The restaurant serves more Santa Monica locals than it does hotel guests. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
One of Chef Michael Reardon’s specialities is crudo, a dish made with olives, tomatoes and sea bass. Reardons cooking has won consistent kudos from food critics, particularly for his handling of pasta and seafood. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
Diners enjoy the views at Catch. Wait staff at the restaurant was swift, savvy and professional, writes hotel reviewer Valli Herman. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
Diners near the windows at Catch in Santa Monica have views of palm trees and ocean. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)
At Catch, a unique salad combo of watermelon with hearts of palm and wild arugula. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)