Catalyst – American
Catalyst serves as a spirited culinary laboratory where global inspirations and elevated comfort food ignite in a series of bold, shareable plates designed to spark conversation. Guests can tear into warm, house-made focaccia dipped in bubbling crab mornay or explore the playful fusion of pastrami egg rolls and delicate chicken mushroom shumai. The experience is a vibrant tapestry of textures and tastes, from the smoky char of grilled oysters to the indulgent crunch of crispy burrata, all set within an atmosphere that pulses with creative energy.
300, Technology Square +16175763000 https://www.catalystrestaurant.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, gerd, south-beach, atkins, low-cholesterol, tlc, volumetrics, renal, alkaline, aip, carnivore, zone, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Artisanal Cheese - $26: assorted trio of cheeses, blueberry balsamic jam, marcona almonds, honeycomb, toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dips + Spreads - $18: chef’s selection of three unique dips and vegetable spreads, house-made za’atar pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- House-made Focaccia - $10: sundried tomatoes, thyme, olive oil, whipped feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Mornay Dip - $18: leeks, gruyère cheese, parsley, pickled cabbage, sesame cracker Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hoisin Glazed Wings - $18: chicken wings, hoisin sauce, sesame, ginger, garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Short Rib Tots - $18: cheddar and pepper jack cheese, avocado sauce, pepperoncini, pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastrami Egg Roll - $18: house-made pastrami, kimchi, herbs, honey garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mushroom Shumai - $18: chinese mustard aïoli, sweet soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Oysters - $16: fennel, meyer lemon zest, olive oil Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Burrata - $18: romesco, marinated peppers, grilled bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Pear Carpaccio - $16: prosciutto, red sorrel, pomelo, pomegranate gorgonzola mousse Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- Chicory Salad - $16: dill, chives, candied walnuts, goat cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Leaf Salad - $16: carrots, roasted beets, ricotta salata, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Kale Salad - $16: butternut squash, dried cranberries, pear, pepitas, cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Soup - $12: pickled mushrooms, hazelnut gremolata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catalyst Cobb Salad - $20: bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, egg, goat cheese, chipotle dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush Salad - $16: grilled halloumi, romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, radish, mint, parsley, sumac vinaigrette, pita croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Fusilli Bolognese - $22: pork bolognese, mascarpone, basil, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jonah Crab Fra Diavolo Spaghetti - $24: meyer lemon, fennel, chili Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli Doppio - $22: ricotta, kale, caramelized pine nuts, cauliflower purée, vincotto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Pappardelle - $22: braised lamb shoulder, rosemary, tomato, chili, pecorino Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Beef Tournedos - $39: porcini purée, rutabaga pavé, turnips, horseradish aïoli Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken - $34: freekeh, haricots vert, parsnip purée, chermoula, raisins, almonds, madeira jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Better with Friends (Serves 2) - $85: confit pork short ribs, latin rice, cilantro, salsa verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Lamb Shank - $38: barley risotto, mustard greens, pangrattato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Salmon - $36: butternut squash purée, spinach, green lentils, maltese sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Blue Cod - $32: bacon, mussels, clams, olive oil potatoes, chowder herb nage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Branzino - $37: fregola, saffron bouillabaisse, kale pesto, piperade Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catalyst Burger - $22: bacon, cheddar, caramelized onions, tomato, pickles, brioche, served with catalyst french fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gochujang Tofu - $27: lightly fried tofu, bok choy, snap peas, bell peppers, lotus root, ginger rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Curry Chickpea & Lentil Stew - $28: potato, onions, carrots, fennel, sesame papadam cracker Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Bolo Fries - $18: catalyst french fries covered in house-made bolognese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catalyst French Fries - $8: garlic aïoli, house-made ketchup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Parmesan Fries - $10: garlic aïoli, house-made ketchup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Cauliflower - $17: minted yogurt, aleppo pepper, golden raisins, pinenuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Mushrooms - $17: parsnips, herbs, balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tres Leches Tiramisù - $15: coconut sponge cake, mascarpone mousse, chocolate cake crumble, cocoa powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lime Meringue Tart - $15: lime marmalade, lime custard, white chocolate crémeux, toasted meringue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Cake - $15: banana sponge cake, dark chocolate Crémeux, dulce peanut butter ganache, peanut praline Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Passionfruit Cheesecake - $15: passionfruit chocolate, vanilla sable, guanabana ganache, ginger curd Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Chocolate Mocha Panna Cotta - $15: vanilla bean ganache montée, cocoa nib nougatine, blood orange gelée Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Ice Cream Or Sorbet of The Day - $12: chef’s rotating selection of house-made ice creams and sorbets
Beverages
- The Indicator - $17: raspberry infused gin, lemon, simple syrup, topped with prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- The Alchemist - $17: vodka, elderflower, aperol, simple syrup, lemon, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Mango No. 5 - $12: mango, lime, honey, orange, soda water Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
- Illy Drip Coffee - $5.5: regular or decaffeinated Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Damman Assorted Teas - $6: china green, jasmine green, mint, earl grey, english breakfast, darjeeling, chamomile, four fruits Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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