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‘Tis The Season To Shell-ebrate In Fort Lauderdale

South Florida Sun Times

Dec 10, 2025

Santa Claws Is Coming To Town, With Stone Crabs! Catch & Cut, Fort Lauderdale’s Destination For An Elevated Coastal Dining Experience Combined With Old-School Hospitality, Is Celebrating The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year With Special Events And Promotions. Renowned For Its Sophisticated Atmosphere, Fresh Stone Crabs, Seafood And Sushi And USDA Prime Steaks From Allen Brothers, Catch & Cut’s Partner And Executive Chef Andre Bienvenu Invites Neighbors And Visitors To Crack Into The Holiday Season.

Catch & Cut celebrates the season with a New Year’s Eve soiree, a holiday gift card bonus, all-you-can-eat stone crabs, Beyond Brunch – a reinvented Sunday afternoon brunch experience, an elevated happy hour, and more.

Holidays Hours:

Christmas Eve: 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Christmas: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

December 26th through December 29th: Opening early at 3:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve: 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

New Year’s Day: 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Holiday highlights include:

Holiday Gift Card Bonus:

A stocking stuffer with serious claws. Give the gift of not cooking with a Catch & Cut gift card this season. A gift that’s guaranteed to make spirits (and shells) crack. From November 27th through December 31st, guests will receive a $20 bonus gift card for every $100 gift card purchase. If purchased during Christmas on Las Olas on December 2nd, guests received a $25 bonus card. Bonus gift cards will be available for redemption from January 2nd, 2026 to March 31st, 2026.

Gift cards are available to purchase at the restaurant or online. To purchase online, visit: https://order.toasttab.com/egiftcards/catch-cut-las-olas-1309-e-las-olas-blvd.

Holiday Parties and Events:

Catch & Cut offers the perfect venue for private holiday parties and events, ensuring that every occasion is unforgettable. The restaurant’s elegant and versatile spaces can accommodate a range of gatherings, from intimate celebrations to grand affairs. Catch & Cut’s dedicated event team tailors every detail to the guest’s vision.

Guests will be immersed in a world of culinary excellence as Chef Bienvenu crafts a bespoke menu tailored to their preferences and dietary needs. Complementing the exceptional cuisine is a comprehensive selection of fine wines, handcrafted cocktails, and premium spirits, expertly curated to enhance the dining experience. With state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, customizable lighting options, and a dedicated event planning team, Catch & Cut takes care of every detail so the host and guests can relax and enjoy the special day.

For more information and private event inquiries, visit: https://catchandcut.com/partiesandevents.

New Year's Eve Soiree:

Pop the claws and champagne at Catch & Cut this New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31st. Catch & Cut’s regular menu will be available in the main dining room starting at 4:00 p.m.

On the rooftop and balcony, crack into the New Year, with a special soiree from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Party guests will enjoy live music, a three-hour premium open bar from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., party favors, canapes and a champagne toast at midnight. A solo act will play until 10:00 p.m. and a three-piece band will play from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Passed appetizers include Crispy Wrapped Shrimp, Lobster Cones, New York Strip Satay, Miami Vice Tuna Rolls, Crab and Asparagus Wellingtons, Grouper Ceviche, and Snow Crab Claw Cocktails.

Tickets for the New Year’s Eve party are available for $200 per person plus tax and tip. Discounted tickets will be available for guests who dined at Catch & Cut on New Year’s Eve. Tickets are $100 plus tax and tip and may be purchased at the time of dining.

Guests are encouraged to dress to impress. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://catchandcut.com

Stone Crabs To Go:

Holiday spirit, served on ice. Catch & Cut will also offer stone crabs to go this holiday season. Guests can indulge in the buttery sweetness of fresh Florida stone crabs perfectly cracked, chilled in the comfort of their own home and for special gatherings and festive holiday celebrations. All orders will come with Catch & Cut mustard sauce and lemon – the perfect pairing for effortless holiday entertaining.

Order Sizes: Large: 4 to an order: MP | Jumbo: 2 to an order: MP |Platters: Two, four, and eight people

To go orders are available during operating hours and holidays.

Stone Crab Holiday Pick Up Times:

Christmas Eve: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Christmas: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

New Year’s Day: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Guests can place an order online on: https://catchandcut.com and select a future date and time to pick up the order or call the restaurant directly. Delivery is also available through third-party delivery services, including Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub.

All-You-Can-Eat Stone Crabs:

Crack into the season! Catch & Cut is celebrating stone crab season with all-you-can-eat large stone crabs every Wednesday, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For $200 per person, guests can indulge in endless servings of Fresh Florida large stone crabs, accompanied by two sides and Chef Bienvenu’s new house-made mustard sauce, the perfect complement to this beloved seasonal delicacy.

Happy Hour:

Catch & Cut’s summer sushi specials were soy good; they are now a regular part of happy hour and are offered Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the bar, and on Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. through December 31st throughout the restaurant. Happy hour features 25% off the full sushi bar menu, including favorites such as spicy tuna rolls, salmon nigiri, and the Land and Sea Roll, along with sake, wines by the glass, and cocktails.

Beyond Brunch:

Catch & Cut takes Sundays a cut above with Beyond Brunch, an all-day experience. Sundays, from noon to moon, guests can sip crisp champagnes and savor artfully plated dishes all, creating a truly unforgettable Sunday afternoon. A special brunch menu is offered from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and the regular menu is offered all day. As a thank you this holiday season, Catch & Cut is offering locals 20% off the brunch bill with proof of a local ID, through December 31st.

Open on Sundays, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Catch & Cut offers a lavish selection of a la carte sweet and savory stone crabs, seafood, sushi, signature dishes and chef-curated brunch features. The decadent dining experience is anchored by an opulent raw bar featuring buttery sweet fresh Florida stone crabs, sushi, a succulent seafood tower, oysters, grouper ceviche, jumbo shrimp cocktail and a colossal lump crab cocktail.

The afternoon affair is accompanied by an extensive selection of crisp champagnes and fine wines hand-selected by Certified Sommeliers Stephan Cole and Natina Rocchio. Brunch Champagne specials include GH Mumm Brut for $20 a glass, GH Mumm Brut Rose for $24 a glass, Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut for $28 a glass, and 25% off all bottles of Champagne.

Holiday Brunch Cocktail Spritzes are available for $12 through December 31st, including: Raspberry Aperitif Spritz (Prosecco, Raspberry Syrup, Amaro Nonino), Lychee Yuzu Spritz (Prosecco, White Blossom Home-Made Mix) Passion Fruit Aperol Spritz (Prosecco, Aperol, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur) and Earl Grey Bellini (Prosecco, Italicus, Peach Liqueur, Lemon Juice).

In addition to Catch & Cut’s signature menu, Catch & Cut’s brunch specials, offered Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., include the cinnamon caramel roll with sticky pecans; the C&C 48-hour chicken, brined and fried naked with seasoned watermelon and citrus jalapeno slaw; steak frites and eggs, an 8-oz. Prime New York strip, seasoned shoestring fries and two eggs; lobster and crab Benedict, peppered bacon, spinach and Dijon hollandaise on butter toast; and the 1309 sushi platter, including the Las Olas roll, Hamachi, tuna and salmon sashimi and tuna, salmon and wahoo nigiri.

Featured brunch cocktails include Zen Orange Sour (Hendrick’s Gin Shaken with house made lychee orange cordial aperitivo select fresh lemon juice); Birds of a Feather (Milagro Blanco Tequila shaken with lavender honey Lillete rose and fresh lemon juice); Honeydew Fizz (New Amsterdam Vodka shaken with honeydew Chambord, fresh lemon juice and finished with Prosecco); Las Olas Breeze (strawberry infused Hendrick’s Gin shaken with Rockey’s Botanical Mint Cucumber, fresh lime juice and ginger ale).

Live Entertainment:

Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., guests are invited to the rooftop to enjoy live music as a skilled pianist fills the night with timeless classics, setting the perfect soundtrack for an unforgettable evening.

Friday Lunch:

As of Friday, October 17th, Catch & Cut is open for lunch each Friday, with quick front door valet drop off. From noon to 3:00 p.m., guests can enjoy lunch features, wine flights chosen by Certified Sommeliers Stephan Cole and Natina Rocchio, and Beluga Vodka Martinis for $10.

In addition to the main menu, special lunch features include the C&C 48-hour chicken, brined and fried naked with seasoned watermelon and citrus jalapeno slaw; lobster roll; wagyu burger, caramelized bacon jam, melted blue cheese, blackened tomato, arugula and onion on a toasted bun with seasoned chips; lobster tomato caprese salad; and the 1309 sushi platter, including the Las Olas roll, Hamachi, tuna and salmon sashimi and tuna, salmon and wahoo nigiri.

For more information about Catch & Cut, please visit: https://catchandcut.com. To make a reservation, please visit: www.OpenTable.com - Or call: (954) 533-1838.

About Catch & Cut

Led by Partner and Executive Chef Andre Bienvenu and his team, Catch & Cut is an upscale, fine-dining restaurant with a focus on fresh seafood, sushi and USDA Prime Steaks from Allen Brothers. Fresh, premium Florida Stone Crabs are offered when in season. The Catch & Cut team prides itself on bringing back old-school hospitality and treating guests like family. The restaurant is situated on the trendy Las Olas Boulevard at 1309 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The rooftop lounge is open Wednesday through Sunday, and the balcony is open during regular business hours. Happy Hour specials are available Monday through Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Catch & Cut is open for Brunch on Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the main dining room. Catch & Cut’s elegant and versatile spaces can accommodate a range of gatherings, from intimate celebrations to grand affairs.


For more information, please visit: https://catchandcut.com - Or call: (954) 533-1838. To make reservations, visit: www.OpenTable.com.


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