Wanchese Fish Company and Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant are owned and operated by the Daniels family.  Wanchese Fish Company was established in 1936 by W.R. Etheridge.  Malcolm Daniels, an employee of WFC, married Maude Etheridge in 1941 and later took over the company.  Malcolm and Maude had 15 children; 11 boys and 4 girls.  The children and their families currently maintain and operate the business.

Malcolm and Maude Daniels in Fisherman's Wharf in 1985

Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant was established in 1974.  Malcolm’s goal was to establish a restaurant that would help anchor the community and provide job opportunity for locals.  The Daniels family prided themselves in serving fresh seafood at a reasonable price in a family atmosphere.

The Daniels Children, 1985

Kenny, Mikey, Timmy, and Sam Daniels at the 2011 International Boston Seafood Show