In coastal communities, fish markets are huge. You never know what you'll find at them! Here in Cleveland, of course, the ocean is many miles away, so our seafood selection is not as impressive... unless you go to Kate's Fish, that is. Kate's Fish is a long-standing local business that operates inside the West Side Market and offers the biggest seafood selection in Cleveland. They have a little bit of everything, it seems, including hard-to-find types of seafood. Check it out:
When it comes to fresh and delicious food, locals have long flocked to the West Side Market.
This Byzantine-inspired building hosts the oldest marketspace in all of Cleveland. While the current building was built in 1912, a market began operating in this area (or, rather, right across the street from the current building) in 1840.
Inside the building are around 100 stalls, and they offer all sorts of goods, ranging from meat to cheese to bakery.
One of the best businesses inside the West Side Market is Kate's Fish.
Kate's Fish has been a hit with locals for over 15 years. While the stalls at the market may seem to be rather small at first glance, the selection at Kate's Fish will blow your mind.
They specialize in bringing in quality fish directly from the fisherman who caught them to Cleveland, Ohio.
Offerings like house-smoked salmon will make your mouth water, but remember to come with an open mind! Here, you'll find the largest selection of whole fish in the area.
Ohio isn't exactly bordering an ocean, after all. There aren't a lot of places locally where you can peruse a vast variety of seafood, so Kate's Fish is something of a surprise for the unsuspecting tourist. Not sure what dishes you can make with different types of fish? Ask the staff! The team at Kate's Fish is a wonderful source of information.
Other surprises, like homemade Maryland-style crab cakes, crab legs, clams, and more will tempt your taste buds with a bit of variety.
You truly never know what you'll find at Kate's Fish. Sushi-grade fish, unusual offerings like eel, and surprises like caviar ensure each trip is worthwhile.
While their offerings do vary each day, there's always something delicious waiting for you. Plus, Kate's Fish offers some of the freshest seafood in all of Cleveland!
If you're a longtime customer of the West Side Market, you may remember Navillus Seafood having the best selection...
...And you'll be pleased to know that Kate worked for Navillus in the '90s and purchased it in 2000!
In 2004, as Kate worked to expand the business, the booth they operated in became too small. So Kate's Fish expanded, doubling in size. Today, it's the largest booth in the entire West Side Market. Connect with them on Facebook to stay tuned on their offerings.
Whatever type of seafood you're searching for, there's a great chance Kate's Fish has it... and if not, they definitely have a suggestion that will knock your socks off.
There's so much to love about the many businesses that operate in the West Side Market.
This long-standing marketplace is open to this very day. This year, be sure to make time to go visit this eclectic location to support a fantastic local business.
Who knew the biggest seafood selection in Cleveland was hiding in the West Side Market?! Kate's Fish is just one of many incredible local businesses in this long-standing marketplace. What other stands do you like to visit at the market? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Love to cook? Visit J & J Czuchraj Meats at the market for sausages that pair perfectly with all sorts of different meals.
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