Indy’s Seafood Scene
Yes, we’re landlocked. But that doesn’t stop Indianapolis chefs, markets, oyster shuckers, and sushi bars from mastering seafood, from the grandest shellfish towers to the smokiest, creamiest fish dips. Let’s dive in.
Edited by Julia Spalding|With Emily Schlorf
& Sam Stall|Photos by Tony Valainis
Why We’re Hooked On Fish
How Indianapolis chefs, markets, oyster shuckers, and sushi bars master seafood, from the grandest shellfish towers to the creamiest fish dips.
Market Watch
Indianapolis-area seafood markets scour the world, angling to bring in the most popular and unusual products.
Shell Games
Satisfy that oyster craving with these specials and cheap happy hour deals.
Q&A With Nick Caplinger, Owner Of The 56th Street Fish Market
For more than half a century, the Caplinger name has been synonymous with Indianapolis seafood. Nick Caplinger (owner and operator of the 56th Street Fish Market) started in the business in the 1970s, and today his son, Andrew, carries on as president of Caplinger’s Fresh Catch Seafood Market. Andrew has seen it all, from shifting consumer tastes to the eternal Midwestern question of just how “fresh” a fish can truly be.
Fish Dips
Comforting, satisfying, and distinctly Midwestern, a well-balanced seafood dip can’t be beat.
Tinned Fish
Affordable, healthy, and delicious. Why did we ever dismiss the noble tinned fish? Restaurants around town are asking the same question.