These 7 Restaurants In Indianapolis Have The Best Seafood EVER

There’s nothing like a fantastic seafood meal — you know, as long as you’re not allergic to shellfish or anything like that. While the coastal communities are best known for their fresh seafood, that doesn’t mean that our Midwestern city is devoid of any great restaurants. Here are the seven best seafood restaurants in Indianapolis:

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This fish market and cafe receives daily seafood deliveries so you know that anything you get here will be extremely fresh. Fantastic options include crab cakes, the shrimp po boy, and calamari fries.

Address: 7460 Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46250

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This upscale restaurant offers a romantic environment complete with a wonderful wine list and seafood that’s to die for. Popular options include oysters on the half shell and Dutch Harbor king crab legs. It’s not cheap, but you definitely get what you pay for.

Address: 8555 N River Rd, Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240

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Chef Oya knows food, as she states in the restaurant’s bio. As a result, Indianapolis’ The Trap is a place you must check out when you’re in the mood for seafood. Every meal is made with love and care, resulting in some of the city’s best "Florida style" seafood.

Address: 3355 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218

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This Hawaiian-style seafood restaurant really gets behind the sea aesthetic, going as far as mounted fish on the walls and aquarium tanks near the tables.

Address: 9413 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46260

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Another one of Indy’s upscale seafood restaurants, this spot — located in the Hilton hotel downtown — offers delicious seafood and fresh shellfish from the Pacific Rim, Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Try the salmon pesto rigatoni while you’re here.

Address: 110 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Another staple of downtown, Oceanaire provides a wide selection of seafood and shellfish, including an amazing raw bar as well as unique options like the chicken fried lobster.

Address: 30 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

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If you’re on Mass Ave, head to this seasonal seafood restaurant complete with a nautical decor. Seasonal options include salt and pepper calamari, chilean sea bass, and Boston lobster poutine.

Address: 505 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

What are your favorite seafood restaurants in Indianapolis? Let us know in the comments below!