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Caplinger's Fresh Catch Southside market on S Meridian St
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Caplinger's Fresh Catch
Southside

★★★★★ 4.7 · 1,226 Google reviewsRead our Yelp reviews → 7620 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217 (317) 559-2454
Greenwood / Southside

A full seafood market & restaurant

Our highest-rated location and a local secret, a spotless full seafood market and restaurant serving the south side and Greenwood.

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
  • Outdoor dining area, a Southside favorite. Groups can reserve it at no charge for family reunions and events when you purchase the food from us, just call ahead
GreenwoodSouthportPerry TownshipCenter GroveBargersvillethe south side of Indianapolis

Visit Southside

7620 S Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46217
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
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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.

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 Southside

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

A look inside

Southside, in photos

Straight from the counter

What guests say about Southside

Real Google reviews, 4.7★ across 1,226 ratings.

★★★★★

"This was our first time visiting and now I'm just mad at myself for not having gone sooner! The place is incredibly clean, no funky smells like fresh markets often have, the food they serve all looked delicious but I can only speak for what we ordered and it was amazing. I ordered the crab legs,…"

Mandy McCauleyGoogle review
★★★★★

"Tim let me try the wild-caught catfish at Caplinger’s Fresh Catch and it honestly reminded me of Jordan’s, just fresher and more seasoned. The food tasted fresh overall, especially the fried seafood and fish, which were definitely the highlight. It just wasn’t the exact type of seasoning I’m…"

ChristopherGoogle review
★★★★★

"Caplinger’s offers a nice variety of fresh and fried seafood. I went with the Alligator Po’ Boy. It was good and hit the spot. The dining room is basic and no-frills, but clean and efficient. Service was quick. Not the cheapest sandwich in town, but the quality made it worth it."

Jerry FoltzGoogle review
Good to know

Southside, questions, answered

Does the Southside Caplinger's have a fresh seafood market?
Yes. The Southside location at 7620 S Meridian St 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 Southside?
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 Southside 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 Southside and what areas does it serve?
We're at 7620 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46217, serving Greenwood, Southport, Perry Township, Center Grove, Bargersville and the south side of Indianapolis.
Four neighborhoods, one family

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Our outdoor dining area

Southside has a spacious outdoor dining area, one of the location's biggest draws. Large groups can reserve it at no charge for events like family reunions and get-togethers, as long as you purchase your food from us. Call (317) 559-2454 to reserve your date.