Michael Poore
Owner/Executive Chef

Clay Walker
Co-owner 

The building that now houses Catch has a long history, which we continue to research. Years of neglect had left the row of buildings on Inman Street between Parker and Euclid practically abandoned.

When we began construction in the early 2000s, with the help of Mainstreet Cleveland, we weren’t quite aware what we were getting into as we began the process which would gut the space almost completely.

Turning the upstairs loft into living space took years to complete. The downstairs did not yet have a plan, but my passion for food ignited the hope that one day it would house my own restaurant. Blasting the old paint from the building seemed like torture. After years of labor, though, we could begin to see a light at the end of the tunnel.

Cleveland had no seafood restaurants. My love of the Gulf Coast and Asian cuisines were polar opposites, but both are favorites of my palate. It’s not everywhere one can find a true New Orleans style oyster Po-Boy and Japanese Blue-Fin tuna on the same menu. So began the planning process, driven by my love of fresh seafood. And soon, our menu began to fall into place.

Thanks to the efforts of our city officials and their commitment to the restoration of historic downtown Cleveland, the area slowly began showing signs of life. And thanks to the help of friends, family and even a couple of strangers along the way, our labor of love has now paid off.

The building has been restored. A beautiful park sits behind our restaurant. New developments continue to help the neighborhood thrive. And we are honored to welcome locals and visitors from all over. We’re happy to have created this place we call Catch. And we hope you enjoy it too.

Michael Poore, Executive Chef and Owner

Clay Walker, Co-Owner

Joe Corlew
Chef