The menu·Fried fresh to order & sold by the pound·Voted Best Fish Sandwich
A platter of fried seafood from Caplinger's Fresh Catch, Indianapolis
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Fried fresh & sold by the pound

The menu

Every plate is made to order with fresh, honestly-sourced seafood, homemade breading and house sauces — or take it home raw from the market counter.

The kitchen

From the fryer & the grill

Fried Favorites

golden, hand-breaded, made to order
Fish & Chips
Crispy battered fish over a basket of waffle fries.
Catfish Nuggets FAN FAVORITE
Juicy, tender, perfectly seasoned — the review-famous bite.
Fried Perch
Midwest classic, fried light and flaky.
Fried Shrimp & Calamari
Hand-breaded shrimp and tender calamari.
Gator Bites & Frog Legs SPECIALTY
Real Louisiana alligator and frog legs — hard to find anywhere else in the state.

Sandwiches & Rolls

handhelds worth the napkins
The Fish Sandwich AWARD-WINNING
Voted Best Fish Sandwich — crispy fillet, brioche, fresh fixings.
Perch Sandwich
Lightly fried perch piled on a toasted bun.
Lobster Roll
Sizeable, buttery lobster on a split roll with hush puppies.
Alligator Po'Boy
A New Orleans classic, Hoosier style.

The Sides

the supporting cast Indy raves about
Mac & Cheese
Creamy, rich and "fire," per the reviews.
Collard Greens
Slow-cooked with a little kick.
Fried Okra & Hush Puppies
Golden, crunchy, can't-stop-eating-them.
Waffle Fries & Cornbread
The classics, done right.

Boils & For the Table

bring the crowd
Seafood Boils
Low-country boils loaded with shrimp, crab, sausage, corn and potatoes.
Family Trays & Catering
Feed the team, the party or the holiday table.
Large King-Crab & Lobster Orders
Call ahead and we'll have it ready.
Plan Catering & Boils
The market counter

Or take it home fresh — by the pound

Pick your catch at the case and we'll clean, fillet and season it to order. Available at our Shadeland & Southside markets.

Specialty & Shellfish

the showstoppers
Colossal King Crab Legs
"Baseball-bat" legs, sold by the pound.
Live Lobster & Lobster Tails
From the tank — singles or by the dozen.
Oysters, Shrimp & Scallops
Shucked-fresh oysters, jumbo shrimp and sea scallops.
Louisiana Alligator & Frog Legs
The best selection in Indiana, by a mile.
Calamari Steaks & Smoked Fish
Hard-to-find specialties, always in the case.

Fresh Fish

filleted while you wait
Salmon & Cod
Premium cuts, never farm-raised swaps.
Perch, Walleye & Halibut
Midwest favorites and coastal catches.
Catfish & Tilapia
Wild-caught, honestly labeled.
Octopus & Skate
The extensive selection Indianapolis Monthly raved about.
Explore the Market

This is a sample of what Caplinger's offers — exact items and prices vary by location and season. Full menus & pricing finalized with the team.