Beloved local lobster restaurant the Great Catch has a bigger, tastier new home in Lutz
Feb 03, 2026
Bass Rizk, who has the perfect name to own a seafood restaurant, needed a greater space for the Great Catch."We have a lot of loyal customers," says Bass of his old-school New England-style eatery.WATCH: Beloved local lobster re
staurant the Great Catch has a bigger, tastier new home in Lutz Beloved local lobster restaurant the Great Catch has new home in LutzA beloved local staple for lobster (and lobster bisque and lobster mac cheese) lovers in Tampa Bay, the Great Catch was a word-of-mouth hit in a previous Land O' Lakes location.But more room was needed for more fans of their steamed clams (and authentic clam chowder, hush puppies, gator bites, wings).So Bass Co. moved that shop a few miles down the road to Lutz (18421 US 41, Sunset Plaza), where they now have double the space and a big cozy bar to serve a growing group of diehards and new customers alike."It's been way successful, and way more successful than before," says Bass.For more delicious Sean Daly stories, follow Sean on Instagram @seandalytv.
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