catch of the day
noun phrase
: the fish offered on a particular day at a restaurant
She ordered the catch of the day.
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Kelce’s first catch of the day was a 5-yard grab late in the first quarter on a pass from Chris Oladukon.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Varavara, a casual beachside restaurant that features dishes like pizza, a fresh catch of the day, and steaks, quickly became my favorite lunch spot.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The spotlight here is on seafood—from the catch of the day to tender octopus with Apulian panzanella.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
In the evening, take your pick from many types of restaurants, like Siesta Key Oyster Bar for the catch of the day, or Cafe Gabbiano for Italian.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
Varavara, a casual beachside restaurant that features dishes like pizza, a fresh catch of the day, and steaks, quickly became my favorite lunch spot.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The spotlight here is on seafood—from the catch of the day to tender octopus with Apulian panzanella.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
In the evening, take your pick from many types of restaurants, like Siesta Key Oyster Bar for the catch of the day, or Cafe Gabbiano for Italian.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Catch of the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20of%20the%20day. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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