9 Seafood Restaurants That Will Make You Think Indiana Is Right By The Ocean
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published May 09, 2019
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Indiana may be inland, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know how to enjoy the freshest seafood. These nine seafood restaurants situated throughout the Hoosier State will make you forget that we aren’t located on the coast.
If you love oysters, shrimp, lobster, and fish, you’ll want to hit up each and every one of these eateries. Check ’em out:
You can find just about any seafood at this popular Central Indiana joint. Fresh fish, crab, oysters, and much more are delivered daily, guaranteeing the freshest taste. Get more details about it here.
Address: 7460 Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46250
The interior decorations at this joint will really make you think you're dining right by the ocean. Surf boards, palm trees, fish nets, and rustic signs adorn the blue walls and provide nautical charm as you dine on crab legs, lobster tails, catfish, calamari, and many more seafood favorites. Click here for more details about this popular place.
Address: 5724 East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN 47715
This no-frills eatery has been in business since 2011 and is known for its red-brick exterior and budget-friendly menu. Most popular are the pollock, catfish, cod fish, shrimp, crab cakes, clam strips, and frog legs, though you'll also find tenderloins, chicken, pork fritters, beef pattys, onion rings, hush puppies, cheese curds, cheese sticks, spicy cheese balls, mac & cheese balls, and fried pickles. Get more details about this fantastic restaurant here.
Address: 423 North Ewing Street, Seymour, IN 47274
Specializing in both fried fish and fried chicken, this outstanding eatery has been in business since 1959. It features an adorable interior as well as some of the freshest food in the area. Get more details about this little-known hot spot here.
This British-themed restaurant is all about the fish n' chips and Union Jacks. Guests enjoy a lovely dining area and worldly cuisine that will make you want to jump across the pond ASAP. Click here for more details.
Address: 4925 South Kay Bee Drive, Gas City, IN 46933
The best seafood restaurants in Indiana are the ones that don't have to advertise. This one on the north side of the state is known for its fresh fish and homemade tarter sauce as well as house salad dressing. It's a no-fuss eatery right by the lake that locals from far and wide can't resist. Get more details about it here.
Situated in a historic building that's been around for more than 100 years, this cozy place is all about New England clam chowder, scallops, ahi tuna, walleye, sea bass, and of course oysters. Everything is super fresh and irresistible. Get more details about this iconic joint here.
Address: 1830 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Nothing will make you feel like you're by the ocean like this floating eatery. One of the most unique seafood restaurants in the state, it brings the Florida Keys to the Hoosier State. Enjoy shrimp, crab cakes, catfish, and much more here.
Yet another Florida-themed restaurant, this has been a place to eat since the 1950s, though the building has been arond since the 1800s. It is situated on the Ohio River and offers an incredibly beautiful dining experience. Guests enjoy shrimp, fried or baked cod, catfish, salmon, and oysters. Get more details about this nautical spot here.