Restaurant in Moncton, Canada
Lobster in Moncton, no waitlist required.
Catch22 Lobster Bar on Moncton's Main Street is an easy-to-book, lobster-focused option that works well for dates and celebration dinners. The convivial atmosphere is better for conversation than the city's gastropub alternatives. Check in on the wine list before you go — how well it tracks the seafood menu will tell you whether this is a full special-occasion pick or a solid casual dinner.
Getting a table at Catch22 Lobster Bar on Moncton's Main Street is easy — walk-in friendly by most accounts, with no months-long waitlist standing between you and a seat. The real question is whether the experience justifies making it your special-occasion anchor in a city where dining options are growing. For a lobster-forward meal in New Brunswick, this is one of the more focused bets on the strip, and the format suits celebration dining reasonably well.
Catch22 sits at 589 Main St in downtown Moncton, putting it within easy reach of the city's hotels and the broader dining corridor. The atmosphere runs warmer and more convivial than the stripped-back gastropub feel you get at Tide & Boar Gastropub nearby — better for a date or a birthday dinner where the room's energy should work with you, not against you. Noise levels are social rather than overwhelming, which makes it a workable choice for conversation-driven meals.
The wine program at a venue like this lives or dies by how well it tracks the kitchen's seafood focus. Atlantic lobster and shellfish call for crisp whites and lighter-bodied reds, and any wine list here worth its mark should be leaning into Burgundy-adjacent Chardonnay, Muscadet, Chablis, or good domestic options from Nova Scotia and Quebec. Without confirmed list details, the safest move is to ask your server what's pouring by the glass and whether there are regional Canadian bottles on offer , that answer will tell you quickly whether the wine program is genuinely curated or just functional. For a deeper dive into how wine lists match seafood menus at the leading end, compare the approach at Narval in Rimouski or Fogo Island Inn Dining Room, both of which take Atlantic seafood and wine pairing seriously.
For special occasions in Moncton specifically, Catch22's lobster focus gives it a clearer identity than a general-menu restaurant. If you're marking a milestone and want something with more culinary ambition, the broader Canadian dining scene offers options like Tanière³ in Quebec City or Jérôme Ferrer - Europea in Montréal , but for a Moncton dinner that doesn't require advance planning, Catch22 is a practical, focused choice. Check our full Moncton restaurants guide to see how it sits relative to the rest of the city's options, and browse our Moncton hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide to plan the rest of your visit.
Booking difficulty is low , this is not a reservation-required situation in the way that Alo in Toronto or Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Lincoln demand weeks of lead time. Walk in or call ahead if you want a specific table. Confirmed hours, current seasonal menu details, and dress code aren't available in our data right now , call the restaurant directly at 589 Main St before arriving if any of those details are critical to your plans. The address puts you squarely in downtown Moncton, walkable from most central accommodation. For wider context on Canada's seafood dining scene, see how the ambition here compares to AnnaLena in Vancouver or Eigensinn Farm in Singhampton.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch22 Lobster Bar | Easy | — | ||
| Alo | Contemporary | Michelin 1 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Sushi Masaki Saito | Sushi, Japanese | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| The Pine | Chinese | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Aburi Hana | Kaiseki, Japanese | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| AnnaLena | $$$$ · Contemporary | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
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Groups are a reasonable fit here. Catch22 sits at 589 Main St in downtown Moncton, making it easy to coordinate for parties coming from nearby hotels. Walk-in friendliness suggests the space can flex for larger tables, but calling ahead for groups of 6 or more is advisable to avoid a wait. It is not the kind of high-demand reservation situation you face at a destination restaurant like Alo in Toronto.
The name points the way: if lobster is on the menu, that is the reason to come. Catch22 positions itself as a lobster bar in a province where Atlantic lobster is a genuine local product, not a flown-in luxury item. Lean into the signature seafood rather than treating it as a broad-menu spot.
This is a downtown Moncton lobster bar, not a white-tablecloth tasting menu room. Neat, relaxed clothing is appropriate — think a step above a fast-casual diner rather than a dress code occasion. Nothing in the venue's profile suggests formal attire is expected or necessary.
A lobster bar format typically centres bar or counter seating as a feature, not an afterthought. If bar dining is your preference, Catch22's format at 589 Main St suits it well. Solo diners and pairs looking for a lower-commitment entry point should find this a comfortable option.
Yes. The walk-in-friendly, low-booking-difficulty profile makes it one of the easier solo dining calls in downtown Moncton. You are not committing to a lengthy tasting menu or navigating a formal reservation system. For a solo dinner built around good Atlantic seafood without the overhead, it works.
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