Mahi mahi. Cajun sea bass. Skewered halibut. These are just a few of the fresh creations you can expect at Catch 21, a popular seafood restaurant in Valencia. Although the setting is relatively laid back (you order at a counter and wait for your food to come hot from the kitchen), the seafood at Catch 21 is anything but ordinary.

Savor the lighter side of seafood with a salad topped with tuna or chicken, or build your own at the salad bar. From bean sprouts to beets, it contains every fresh component you could need for a stellar salad. You'd be remiss to skip out on the seafood, though, so consider a full entree. The prices are very reasonable—entrees will cost you less than $10, for the most part—and the food is fresh. Try the charbroiled tilapia or salmon, the fried fish and chips or shrimp and barbecue chicken, or opt for a loaded baked potato and some clam chowder.

Catch 21
28263 Newhall Ranch Road
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 775-9714
www.yelp.com/biz/catch-21-valencia

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If you’re looking for fresh seafood in Valencia, Catch 21 restaurant is a great option that locals love. This family-friendly eatery is located in a stuccoed building within a popular strip mall plaza, which makes it a convenient choice when you’re out running errands in the area. Inside, the atmosphere is clean and casual, with round wooden tables throughout the cozy dining room and a fresh salad bar lining one side of the restaurant.

While the setup at Catch 21 is a bit like a fast food restaurant with its quick service and many takeout options, it’s arguably healthier and more comfortable than most. The menu is filled with platters of grilled fish, brown rice, and fresh, crisp vegetables, as well as salmon salads, tuna salads, and fried fish dishes for those looking for something more indulgent.

Everything is served in large portions at affordable prices that make it easier to take the whole family out to eat.

Catch 21
28263 Newhall Ranch Road
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 775-9714
www.yelp.com/biz/catch-21-valencia

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