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The fresh seafood counter at Caplinger's Fresh Catch on Shadeland Ave
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Caplinger's Fresh Catch
Shadeland Ave

★★★★ 4.5 · 2,963 Google reviewsRead our Yelp reviews → 7460 Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 288-7263
East side / Lawrence

Indianapolis' original seafood market

The original review powerhouse and our original store, a full retail seafood market and restaurant on the east side, with the deepest fresh-fish case in the city.

What you'll find here

  • Full fresh-fish counter, salmon, cod, perch, halibut, catfish, tilapia, whiting and more, filleted to order
  • By-the-pound specialty, colossal king crab, live lobster, oysters, shrimp, crawfish and alligator
  • Cleaned & filleted free, we'll fillet, clean and bag your pick exactly how you want it
  • The full kitchen too, don't feel like cooking? Order it fried, fresh and golden right here
LawrenceCastletonGeistFishersMcCordsvillethe east side of Indianapolis

Visit Shadeland Ave

7460 Shadeland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Hours
Monday10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM–9:00 PM
SundayClosed
Directions on Google Maps See reviews on Google
What's good here

Fresh from our counter, and our fryer

Fresh-fish counter

Fresh-fish counter

Salmon, cod, perch, halibut, catfish, tilapia and more, filleted to order. Fresh deliveries arrive every day, and with one day's notice we can bring in specific or out-of-season items just for you.

Colossal king crab

Colossal king crab

Thick, sweet wild king crab legs, sold by the pound.

Maine lobster, ready with one day's notice

Live Maine lobster

With one day's notice, we'll steam it or you take it home.

Oysters & shellfish

Oysters & shellfish

Fresh oysters, crawfish, clams and shellfish on ice.

Fresh Gulf shrimp at the Caplinger's counter

Gulf shrimp

Jumbo shrimp by the pound, peel-and-eat or fried.

Cooked to order in the Caplinger's kitchen

Cooked to order, too

Don't feel like cooking? Our kitchen fries your pick golden.

Find us

Easy to reach in Indy

Order online

Hungry? Order straight from Shadeland Ave

Pickup and delivery from this location, straight off our live menu.

A look inside

Shadeland Ave, in photos

Straight from the counter

What guests say about Shadeland Ave

Real Google reviews, 4.5★ across 2,963 ratings.

★★★★★

"As a island girl omm I know when food hittin 😮‍💨🌴 staff was cool asl, food was bussin DOWNNN. Them yams, mac & cheese, and collard greens? FIREEE omm 🔥🤤 had me quiet eatin fr 😭 definitely slidin back again."

ganis avianiGoogle review
★★★★★

"Everything was excellent. Good portions, excellent taste, fair prices, quick service AND they have fried okra...omg"

Maxwell MurphyGoogle review
★★★★★

"My goodness....This is the first restaurant here in Central Indiana that's worth dining at. My catfish nuggets were so juicy and tender yet crunchy and flavorful, not overcooked and hard, just perfect. I'm savoring every bite of it 😋. Even the sides were super delicious. I highly recommend the okra…"

TheresaGoogle review
Good to know

Shadeland Ave, questions, answered

Does the Shadeland Ave Caplinger's have a fresh seafood market?
Yes. The Shadeland Ave location at 7460 Shadeland Ave is a full retail seafood market and restaurant. You can buy fresh fish and shellfish by the pound at the counter and have it cleaned, filleted to order, or eat in from the kitchen.
What are the hours at Caplinger's Shadeland Ave?
Open Monday–Thursday 10am–8pm, Friday & Saturday 10am–9pm, and closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, check Google for the latest.
Can I order live lobster or king crab from the Shadeland Ave location?
Yes. We carry colossal king crab legs and live lobster. For large king-crab orders or several lobsters, call ahead a day in advance so we can have them ready for you.
Where is Caplinger's Shadeland Ave and what areas does it serve?
We're at 7460 Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46250, serving Lawrence, Castleton, Geist, Fishers, McCordsville and the east side of Indianapolis.
Four neighborhoods, one family

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