Just recently The Catch Seafoods and Grill Restaurant celebrated its second anniversary to full house capacity despite inclement weather.
The dining venue has a colorful story. It was founded by a couple who loves making culinary creations: Nikki Ann L. Nuñeza, a nursing graduate from the Philippines, and husband, Roden Michael Nuñeza, an administrative coordinator at a big Dubai-based company.
“Right after graduating college, I decided to come to Dubai to find better opportunities not just for myself but for my family as well. As much as I loved the Philippines, we cannot deny the fact that opportunities are rare back there, hence the decision to come here and take risks,” Nikki Ann tells Food Trip Magazine.
Opening a restaurant did not happen overnight.
Upon arriving in city 11 years ago, Nikki Ann first worked as an accounts executive at a mobile phone company then slowly saved with her husband, then working as stockman/inventory controller, for their dream restaurant.
“Ever since my husband and I got married, we had always aspired to have our own restaurant. Driven by his passion to cook and our love for food, a dining venue had always been one that we have pictured of having when the right time comes,” says Nikki Ann.
And so, The Catch Seafoods and Grill Restaurant opened on January 28, 2021.
The restaurant offers seafoods, meat and a variety of dishes where grilled ones are highlighted as well.
“Despite being Filipino-owned, our offerings are inspired by different cuisines like French and American but mostly, Asian,” Nikki Ann says.
The spread is not really pricey – all things considered.
“For only less than AED 90, one can get their fill because we offer a variety of affordable ala carte dishes and our pride, The Maui & Moana – a seafood boodle set that is only AED 89. It comes with shrimps, squids, mussels, crabs, and corn with unlimited rice and brewed iced tea good for 2 persons,” said Nikki Ann.
She said Maui & Moana has been their bestseller; added value is the Cajun and “eggilicious” sauce that makes the Maui & Moana a must-try.
Located at the Centurion Tower across from City Centre Deira, The Catch Seafoods and Grill Restaurant, which has 15 employees, has a mezzanine that can accommodate 50 people and a ground floor that can sit up to 70 more.