Caplinger's Fresh Catch

Rumors that this has been a good place to eat drove me to this place however when I got here the first gentleman I met offered me a menu, when I figured out what I wanted to order another man asked me if I wanted any help so I told him what I wanted to order, but his reply was "go over there that's where they take your order" as if I was bothering him. So if he wanted to help why did he brutally tell me to go somewhere else, the menu was in my hand obviously somebody gave it to me! The place closes in an hour and 15 minutes but that is no excuse to have a bad attitude with a customer.

The food was delicious and the staff is awesome. I can’t believe it took me 7 years to finally find this place!

Refreshing to visit a restaurant like this that's all about serving good fresh food. Ordering your choice of fresh fish or seafood at the counter and then waiting for it to be cooked to order is a reminder of the way things used to be and should be. Eating at the small dining area reminiscent of a big city diner is almost magical, bringing back memories of times past. It's not a fancy place, but a very comfortable place. I also noticed that they were doing a brisk carryout business. Give yourself a break from the routine, and enjoy a great meal at Caplingers you'll be glad you did.

We purchased a certificate from Fox 59 and finally made it here before it expired. I was not aware of how many different options they had. I didn't look at the menu before coming. The staff was all very pleasant and patient while I decided what to order. I ordered the fish and chicken meal. I was excited I could get the chicken grilled and the fish fried. Everything we ordered was AMAZING! Can't wait to go back!

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 and the green beans. I will definitely be back again. My meal was worth every penny plus more. Brought back good childhood memories 😌 And the customer service was excellent! All around 5 stars!

Caplingers Fresh Catch is a top spot for seafood lovers. They offer a wide selection of fresh fish by the pound, or you can have it cooked on-site to eat there or take home. Beyond seafood, they also have alligator, chicken, pork tenderloins, and prepared spreads like tuna salad. You’ll find plenty of fixings too—panko breadcrumbs, rice, and breading for frying—plus pies by the slice or whole. I stopped in around 1 p.m. during an off-peak hour, but even then, they were busy (though the wait wasn’t long). I ordered the Caplinger Special Dinner, which includes two pieces of Basa, two hush puppies, and two sides. I went with fried okra and buffalo fries. I asked for my fish crispy, and it was cooked perfectly. I’ve tried many items here, and the only one I didn’t care for was the Walleye—too pricey to be disappointed twice, though it might’ve just been an off day. Overall, this place is a winner. Friendly staff, great service, and excellent food. Highly recommend stopping in!

Our food was tasty, my walleye fillets didn't smell fishy at all, they gave big portions of sides as well. A lot of fresh sea/lake products here are very interesting. The place feels clean too, definitely recommended if you feel like eating fresh seafood