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    I started working in a business similar to Osterville Fish when I was about 16 and stayed with it for about four years. I then left to start a career framing houses for a small Cape Cod company and it was at that time that I realized that I wanted to eventually own my own business.

Paul Dean    I went back to working for my old employer a few nights a week and eventually learned of a fish market/restaurant that was for sale in Osterville.  After much research and nail biting, my grandparents helped me secure a loan and my wife and I purchased the business on November 19, 1998 . We soon realized that good, trustworthy help was almost impossible to find so in 2000 I decided to take on a partner. Debbie Holbert had been my manager back in my teen years and I knew she was someone I could trust and who knew the business as well as I did. 

Paul & Debbie behind the counter    Debbie and I also used our extensive catering knowledge to start our own clambake company that same year called Clambakes, Etc. and recently purchased our second storefront in Barnstable Harbor aptly named “Osterville Fish Too”.

    When I first bought Osterville Fish, I got a crash course in owning a perishable, retail business. It is always a challenge to be committed to quality and dedicated to always serving the finest possible seafood. Debbie and I work very hard to always order only what is needed for that day, we realize that the shelf life on seafood is a short one.

Paul & Debbie with fish    We have always tried to build a fun, friendly work atmosphere and have always felt our customers are our number one priority. We would like everyone to know that when shopping in our stores, there is always an owner available for any questions or concerns.

    Debbie and I know there are a lot of choices when it comes to buying seafood so we always do what we can to keep our product the freshest available and to keep our prices fair. Cape Cod is a tough place to build a business and we realize that our success depends on our customers. Though it may sound old fashioned, we promise to always strive to keep our customers happy and to always have what they may need, we truly believe this is what good business is based on.