Today’s Catch Seafood Venue

Etwas schwer in dieser riesen Markthalle zu finden. Drin, hinten links. Etwas Zeit mitbringen. Lohnt sich.

After years of friends telling me to try this place, I decided to give it a go. Only now, I wished they had told me more in detail. It is so much nicer than they had described. I would have come earlier. I just never expected this from a grocery store.
They have an enormous bar, serving beer and wine. Oyster happy hour Wednesday’s are a must go. The entire menu consists of seafood. The bouillabaisse I can vouch for. Its fantastic. The calamari was pretty good. They also have different fish, mussels, shrimp and crab cakes. I will definitely be returning.

What is there not to love about this place?! Located within Wholefoods, one of several little mini food kiosks that serve good food and beer. This one has fresh fish and seafood. My favorite is the seafood bouillabaisse. It’s delicious with lots of fish and so good to dip your bread in the soupy liquid. Since this place is considered apart of Whole Foods no tipping is required

So I decided to try out Today’s Catch after walking past many times and be quite curious. Can I tell you that the food is fresh and the
. I thoroughly enjoyed every morsel. I got the fried shrimp appetizer and salmon Caesar salad, impeccable. I also had a glass of Pinot Grigio. I will definitely be back to visit this nice little jewel.

Love whole foods even more all because of this sea food restaurant! Everything is delicious

What an unexpected but great find! First of all service is phenomenal. The young Asian guy (didn’t get his name) who takes orders is super friendly. Seafood is fresh and reasonably priced. Was not expecting this from a sit down counter in the middle of Whole Foods! Will definitely be back!

Average. Everything tastes average! It’s like middle level I wouldn’t come and dine here if I wanted delish food — rather if I was stuck in the area and had no other option

No-​nonsense dining concept with seafood at the right price — Whole Foods does it again!
It is a good thing I live in a small town (Lexington, VA), because if I lived close to this Whole Foods the seafood counter would be a standby for date night or a casual meal on my own. My recent visit with my parents was nice when returning home from a flight. Mind you, I was coming back from Florida, so was even happier to have a good seafood meal due to my recent travels.
In the back-​left part of the building, you can’t miss this circular counter with a smattering of high-​top tables. Order you meal from the register, have a seat an in about ten minutes you will have a fresh, flavorful meal. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they don’t accept tips, so my big plate of salad and scallops was a cool $ 15 (plus tax). My mother also got the scallops and my father enjoyed the salmon. Six different options for seafood, both wild caught and farm raised, and four different preparations give you plenty of combinations to try, including the ability to have double salad or a salad and side.
The menu options of bouillabaisse, oysters and fried options all fit on one side of a menu, but considering the casual nature of the place, it seemed just right. I always enjoy getting to see my meal being cooked in front of me, but getting to smell it all too was an added plus. Simple cutlery and plates, no bread basket and limited drink options keep this place from overreaching, but it was just what I wanted for a simply dinner with family.
There isn’t a restroom right nearby, but remember, you are in a grocery store, not a full-​service restaurant. Big fan of this place for quality and price!

Pretty good seafood for a decent price! Located straight past the produce and next to the seafood section in Whole Foods, this place satisfies expectations! Here is a tip for first-​timers: find a seat, order, receive a ticket, eat, pay at the cash register — don’t be like me and stand in a long time behind people making to-​go orders.
My favorite menu item so far is probably the fried oysters with a side of fries and cole slaw (the fried oysters could be crispier though). Another item I like is the bouillabaisse, which comes out nice and hot, and there’s a lot of broth and seafood in it as well! The crab cake is also actually very meaty, and it doesn’t have a lot filler.
The biggest issue I have with this place is that the dinner rush can be crazy, especially during the Oyster Happy Hour on Wednesdays from 5−8PM. It once took me almost an hour to order and receive my food, so definitely don’t go around this time if you’re hangry.
Overall, it’s a nice casual place to eat at if you’re craving seafood (and want to do some grocery shopping afterwards)!

Good spot to get some good seafood at a reasonable price. We wanted to try the fried shrimp; however they were sold out. Ended up ordering calamari app, fried fish platter, soft shell crab sandwich, and oyster po boy, plus two kids fish fry’s –
Overall the food quality was good. The calamari was piping hot, however the breading was all over the place. They serve it with a remoulade/​tartar sauce and cocktail — for six bucks it was worth the eat.
The fish fry was really good, good batter, nice crunch, well seasoned fish. Overall satisfied.
The softshell crab was tasty; however it was much too small for the large bun it is placed upon. Don’t get me wrong, the bun was great; however I think a better sized bun would have helped. The bun is buttered and am assuming it is a brioche
The oyster po boy was packed with oysters; well fried and served hot. I will probably order this again — however I have to give the shrimp po boy a chance.
The fries that everyone seems to be raving about were okay to decent; I wouldn’t say they are amazing, but taste more like the boardwalk fries you find in Atlantic City or the local beaches.
Freshness wise, I would say the food was pretty fresh — no fishy smell, crab seemed to hold good texture (generally with softshell, you are supposed to cut the head off and remove some of the guts up there — was not done here). The oysters were juicy and had no off putting taste or smell.
Would I visit it again? Absolutely; however I would not go out of my way to eat here. If I am in the Fair Lakes area, and want some seafood would def. hit this place up. In terms of presentation and cooking techniques (minus the calamari) they fare well with the local top seafood restaurants around here.

I was out at the Winery of Bull Run for a friends bon voyage bash with my hubby and a another friend visiting from NYC. We decided we would get dinner after the winery and before delivering her to Union Station. I had read some reviews of Today’s Catch and tossed it out there as an option. We all agreed it sounded good and we would give it a try.
Please be aware that if it is your first visit to this Whole Foods it may take you a second to find Today’s Catch. There is a sports bar area near the front of the Whole Foods with TV screens and some seafood items listed which through us off but we decided to do a full location walk to be sure. Today’s Catch is near the back left corner of the Whole Foods. It is not separated with barriers. There is a cooking area surrounded by bar seating and a check-​out register with a few tables and chairs nearby.
We started with the staff recommended fried clams (very fresh — honestly the first time I can say I really enjoyed eating fried clams). Hubby and I got the shrimp po-​boy and our friend got the staff recommended bouillabaisse. Everything was very tasty, including the fries, they did not taste like an afterthought, they were good fries.
We did a walk around the circle before we left and I saw a number to dishes I look forward to trying. You could tell this place was popular not just for eating on sit but also for pick-​ups. There seemed to be a lot of folks at the cash register either picking-​up or placing take-​out orders.
I am happy say that Today’s Catch got thumbs up from everyone.

Delicious seafood at very reasonable prices. Today’s Catch has a relaxed environment with friendly service. There is usually live music on the weekends and week nights they often have specials, such as mussels Mondays. Everything I’ve tried here has been so good. My personal favorites are the bouillabaisse and the fried calamari. No dessert served here, just seafood! Head over to the gelato bar for dessert: D

Great service, great atmosphere, great food, no tip needed, what more can you ask for?

This restaurant is inside the Fairfax Whole Foods, a direct path straight to the back after you walk through the produce area.
Service can sometimes be slow here but it’s almost always due to the fact that this particular restaurant is so popular (They could use a second cash register back there though, cause it gets really really busy). I can’t even remember how many times I have been here at this point and have probably been able to try most everything on their extensive menu. When it comes to fresh seafood, how much fresher can you get, the seafood department is literally right next to it and if you happen to want something out of the display case instead of what’s on the menu, they will happily make whatever it is you desire.
All of the sides are portioned just right, not too much, not too little, just exactly what you needed to accompany the perfectly prepared seafood dish. I personally love the rice and red potatoes, but the French fries are always perfectly crispy and hot, so making a choice between them all is rough. I love the salad option of mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, and light balsamic type dressing too.
I’m never disappointed here. There’s usually a special of the day up for grabs, the prices are good/​great value, and you don’t have to tip (there’s even signs that say please do not tip)! I don’t even need to go shopping before or after, this restaurant by itself is enough of a draw by itself.

Phenomenal value for fresh, amazing seafood! The menu offers 6 types of fish, four different preparation styles, fresh oysters, crab cakes (overflowing with meat not filler), entrée salads and to-​die-​for seafood bouillabaisse. It is all simply amazing: I’m not sure if it’s the freshness or the perfect preparation, but this is my favorite seafood restaurant in the DC area, hands down. The seafood has never been over cooked in my many visits and the spices enhance, not overpower.
The no tipping policy makes it a very economical meal and the service is excellent. The bar seating creates a «theater in the round» vibe with all eyes on the preparation and delivery.

Food and service are outstanding. Only issue is pay system. One register which doubles as order point for takeaway. Nobody assigned to register.

Very good and fast service. The kitchen is open so you can see there every move. Fries are freshly cut and there is a new special daily. Although the menu is not very big anything you order will be good.

Secret Seafood spot. Well, it’s not really that secret as many people already know about it. Who would think about going to Whole Foods for a seafood dinner? This place is amazing! Large round bar surrounds the Seafood kitchen where the chefs prepare fresh seafood upon your request. Great selection of seafood to include mussels, oysters, shrimp, swordfish and tons of other choices. Beer is always on tap and wine available. The staff are so friendly and never require tips. Best seafood and deal in town!

I don’t want to write this review because… other people will find out about my secret favorite Shrimp-Po’boy location! HA! This special kiosk is located inside of Whole Foods Fair Lakes! There are stools around the bar-​like dining setting. They have a cool variety of seafood options from Po’boys, fresh catch dishes, salads, and even beer and wine. All options served either to-​go or eat at the kiosk. It’s full service without the ‘tipping’. That’s right, they don’t allow you to tip the fabulous servers or cooks. We have ordered Fried Shrimp Po-​Boys, complete with coleslaw and fresh fries for a mere $ 9. On Sundays, and possibly Saturdays, there is a live band playing… and after gorging on this seafood, then we can do some grocery shopping to walk off the calories!

Very fresh, awesome seafood, every time is a hit. And you do not have to pay tips ;((
Wish I could, they are doing awesome job.
Thank you guys

This seafood venue inside the Whole Foods Market at Market Commons rocks!
(So I think it deserves its own business page on Unilocal!)
It is probably the best seafood restaurant in Fairfax County, or maybe even in the entire NOVA.
Today’s Catch is located near the seafood department and it has counter seating around its open kitchen as well as high tables and chairs around the area. There is even live music on weekends.
There is a server person who takes your order, and you will receive a ticket. After you finish eating, you take the ticket to the paying area at the restaurant and pay just the amount. There is no tipping required here. In fact, there is even a sign saying, «Please No Tipping! Great service is just part of our job! Skip the tip and SAVE 20%.» Every time I see the sign, I feel very grateful. Because this is America. Not Japan. ;)
So far, I have tried fried oysters, fried oyster salad and the wonderful Bouillabaisse.
The fried oysters are always served nice and hot. My favorite here is the Bouillabaisse. It comes with sliced baguette, and in the soup, there are mussels, clams, sea scallops, shrimp, red snapper, salmon, (I think) and it is just perfectly delicious. It is always served very hot because the kitchen is right there.
You can buy fish or seafood from the seafood department and bring it here and ask them to cook the way you want too. How nice!
Buon Appetito!