Captain D's Menu With Prices (Updated 2026)
If you're looking for the full Captain D's menu with current prices, calories, and allergen info, you're in the right place. This independent guide covers every fish plate, shrimp basket, chicken meal, side, dessert and drink — with nutrition pulled straight from the official Captain D's nutrition chart and 2026 U.S. national-average prices.
We get it. Captain D's isn't just a menu — it's a Friday-night fish fry, a quick lunch between errands, a way to feed the whole family without breaking the bank. You just want the numbers in front of you before you order.
So we built this page. We verify prices against in-store menus and delivery listings (DoorDash, Uber Eats), and every calorie, allergen and gram of protein comes from the official Captain D's nutrition and allergen chart. Search any item below to get started.
Captain D's Prices at a Glance
The ten items people look up most, with 2026 national-average prices.
Everything on the Captain D's Menu, Explained
Captain D's has spent more than five decades perfecting one idea: fresh, hand-battered seafood that anyone can afford. What started in 1969 as a single Tennessee fish-and-burger stand is now the country's leading fast-casual seafood chain, and the menu has grown right along with it. Today you can walk into any of the 530-plus locations and order everything from a quick one-piece fish snack to a family feast that feeds five — plus chicken for the land-lovers, grilled plates for the calorie-conscious, and a Southern-sides lineup that rivals the main event.
This guide breaks the whole menu into eleven easy categories. The heart of it is Fish Favorites — the famous batter dipped fish in one-, two-, three- and four-piece portions, plus country-style breading, hand-breaded catfish, delicate flounder, and the spicy Nashville Hot Fish. If shrimp is your thing, the Shrimp category covers hand-cut butterfly shrimp, bite-sized popcorn shrimp, lean grilled shrimp, and even fried clam strips and oysters.
Prefer to mix and match? The Classics & Combos plates pair fish with chicken or shrimp so you never have to pick just one, and the Family Meals bundle everything by the dozen with family-size sides. Watching what you eat? The Grilled Meals deliver wild Alaskan salmon, lemon-pepper white fish, and grilled shrimp skewers, most under 250 calories before sides. And no Captain D's trip is complete without Sides like hush puppies, mac & cheese, fried okra and loaded baked potatoes, or a slice of Cheesecake Factory Bakery cheesecake to finish.
Throughout this site, every price is a 2026 U.S. national average, and every calorie, gram of protein and allergen flag comes directly from the official Captain D's nutrition and allergen chart. That means you can trust the numbers — but always remember that local prices vary by a few percent, and Captain D's fries everything in shared oil, so cross-contamination is always possible if you have a serious allergy.
Every Captain D's Category
Tap any category to see full prices, calories, allergens and ordering tips.
🐟 Fish Favorites
Captain D's built its name on batter dipped fish, and the Fish Favorites lineu…
11 items →
🍤 Shrimp
From hand-cut butterfly shrimp to bite-sized popcorn shrimp and lean grilled s…
9 items →
🍗 Chicken
Not in the mood for seafood? Captain D's hand-breaded chicken tenders and the …
4 items →
🍽️ Classics & Combos
The Captain's Classics and combo plates mix and match fish, chicken and shrimp…
8 items →
🔥 Grilled Meals
For a lighter plate, the grilled menu delivers wild Alaskan salmon, lemon pepp…
5 items →
👨👩👧👦 Family Meals
Feeding a crowd? Family meals bundle fish, chicken and shrimp by the dozen wit…
3 items →
✨ What's New & Specials
Captain D's keeps things fresh with limited-time offers and new arrivals — inc…
8 items →
🧀 Appetizers & Add-Ons
Start your meal with crispy mozzarella sticks, jalapeño poppers, the Captain's…
6 items →
🍟 Sides
Every Captain D's meal is better with sides — golden fries, creamy mac & chees…
10 items →
🍰 Desserts
Finish sweet with Cheesecake Factory Bakery cheesecake, Oreo cheesecake, warm …
4 items →
🥤 Drinks
Wash it all down with Southern sweet tea, fountain Pepsi products, fresh lemon…
5 items →Captain D's Best Sellers
The plates that keep regulars coming back, ranked by popularity.
Giant Fish Sandwich
2 Pc Batter Dipped Fish
12 Pc Butterfly Shrimp
Deluxe Seafood Platter
Supreme Sampler
Wild Alaskan Salmon
About Captain D's
Captain D's was founded in 1969 in Donelson, Tennessee, originally as Mr. D's Seafood and Hamburgers. The "D" comes from founder Ray Danner's last name. Today Captain D's is the nation's #1 fast-casual seafood chain, with more than 530 restaurants across 23 states, mostly through the Southeast and Midwest.
The brand made its name on one thing above all: hand-battered, fried-to-order white fish. Over five decades it has grown into a full seafood menu — butterfly shrimp, hand-breaded chicken, grilled salmon and tilapia, Southern sides like hush puppies and mac & cheese, and Cheesecake Factory Bakery desserts — all at prices that stay friendly to families and budgets.
Captain D's is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and remains privately held. This site is an independent guide; we're not affiliated with the company, but we do pull our nutrition and allergen data directly from its official published chart.
✨ New: Crispy Crunchy Shrimp
Captain D's's 2026 limited-time launch coats shrimp in a uniquely crunchy pastry-flake breading. Try them in the Fish & 8 Pc Cajun Shrimp — eight crispy shrimp alongside batter dipped fish — for $13.49.
It clocks in at 560 calories with 24g of protein, and pairs perfectly with sweet tea and hush puppies.
See the Details →Top Captain D's Menu Picks
Six plates worth ordering, each with a reason why.
Best Value2 Pc Fish & Chicken
Crowd PleaserPopcorn Shrimp
Healthy PickGrilled White Fish Fillet
Great StarterMozzarella Sticks (6 pcs)
Feeds 4+Family Sampler
Sweet FinishClassic Cheesecake
A Closer Look at Each Captain D's Section
What's in every part of the menu, plus the cheapest and lightest pick in each.
🐟 Fish Favorites 11 items
Captain D's built its name on batter dipped fish, and the Fish Favorites lineup is the heart of the menu. From a single piece to a four-piece feast, plus country-style, catfish, flounder and the spicy Nashville Hot Fish, every fillet is fried fresh to order. Within this category the most budget-friendly pick is the Southern-Style Fish Tenders (1 pc) at $2.49, and the lightest option is the Southern-Style Fish Tenders (1 pc) at 110 calories. See the full Fish Favorites page for every price, calorie count and allergen flag.
🍤 Shrimp 9 items
From hand-cut butterfly shrimp to bite-sized popcorn shrimp and lean grilled shrimp skewers, Captain D's shrimp plates cover every craving. There are even fried clam strips and oysters for the adventurous. Within this category the most budget-friendly pick is the 5 Pc Butterfly Shrimp at $4.99, and the lightest option is the 10 Pc Grilled Shrimp at 90 calories. See the full Shrimp page for every price, calorie count and allergen flag.
🍗 Chicken 4 items
Not in the mood for seafood? Captain D's hand-breaded chicken tenders and the Big Chicken Sandwich give land-lovers a crispy Southern option with the same golden crunch. Within this category the most budget-friendly pick is the 1 Pc Chicken Tender at $2.29, and the lightest option is the 1 Pc Chicken Tender at 190 calories. See the full Chicken page for every price, calorie count and allergen flag.
🍽️ Classics & Combos 8 items
The Captain's Classics and combo plates mix and match fish, chicken and shrimp so you never have to choose just one. These are the platters regulars order again and again. Within this category the most budget-friendly pick is the Giant Fish Sandwich at $5.79, and the lightest option is the 2 Pc Fish (No Fries) at 450 calories. See the full Classics & Combos page for every price, calorie count and allergen flag.
🔥 Grilled Meals 5 items
For a lighter plate, the grilled menu delivers wild Alaskan salmon, lemon pepper white fish and grilled shrimp skewers — most under 250 calories and packed with protein. Within this category the most budget-friendly pick is the Breadstick at $1.49, and the lightest option is the Grilled White Fish Fillet at 140 calories. See the full Grilled Meals page for every price, calorie count and allergen flag.
👨👩👧👦 Family Meals 3 items
Feeding a crowd? Family meals bundle fish, chicken and shrimp by the dozen with family-size sides and hush puppies, all at a shareable price. Within this category the most budget-friendly pick is the 10 Pc Fish Family Meal at $33.99, and the lightest option is the 10 Pc Fish Family Meal at 2270 calories. See the full Family Meals page for every price, calorie count and allergen flag.
✨ What's New & Specials 8 items
Captain D's keeps things fresh with limited-time offers and new arrivals — including the 2026 Crispy Crunchy Shrimp, seafood gumbo, salmon cakes and loaded platters. Within this category the most budget-friendly pick is the Seafood Gumbo - Regular at $5.19, and the lightest option is the Seafood Gumbo - Regular at 190 calories. See the full What's New & Specials page for every price, calorie count and allergen flag.
🧀 Appetizers & Add-Ons 6 items
Start your meal with crispy mozzarella sticks, jalapeño poppers, the Captain's Ultimate Appetizer, or classic Southern hush puppies and cracklins. Within this category the most budget-friendly pick is the Hushpuppies at $1.99, and the lightest option is the Cracklins (1 oz) at 70 calories. See the full Appetizers & Add-Ons page for every price, calorie count and allergen flag.
🍟 Sides 10 items
Every Captain D's meal is better with sides — golden fries, creamy mac & cheese, Southern green beans, sweet corn, coleslaw, fried okra and loaded baked potatoes. Within this category the most budget-friendly pick is the Rice at $2.29, and the lightest option is the Broccoli at 20 calories. See the full Sides page for every price, calorie count and allergen flag.
🍰 Desserts 4 items
Finish sweet with Cheesecake Factory Bakery cheesecake, Oreo cheesecake, warm funnel cake stix or a slice of chocolate cake. Within this category the most budget-friendly pick is the Classic Cheesecake at $3.49, and the lightest option is the Funnel Cake Stix at 320 calories. See the full Desserts page for every price, calorie count and allergen flag.
🥤 Drinks 5 items
Wash it all down with Southern sweet tea, fountain Pepsi products, fresh lemonade or a fruit smoothie. Within this category the most budget-friendly pick is the Sweet Tea (Large) at $2.99, and the lightest option is the Unsweetened Tea (Large) at 0 calories. See the full Drinks page for every price, calorie count and allergen flag.
Budget-Friendly Captain D's Items
The eight cheapest items on the menu, sorted low to high — great for adding to any order.
Pro Ordering Tips
Ask for it fresh
Fish is fried to order, but at slow times ask for a fresh batch — it's worth the extra minute.
Build a combo
Mixing fish + shrimp or fish + chicken on a combo plate often costs less than two singles.
Grilled = lighter
Swap fried for grilled white fish or salmon to cut calories by more than half.
Hush puppies are free-ish
Most meals include hush puppies — don't pay extra for them as a side.
Check the app
Captain D's's app and email club regularly drop $4.99 deals and senior specials.
How to Order Smart at Captain D's
Where the real value is
If you're feeding one person, the combo plates almost always beat ordering items à la carte. A two-piece fish meal with two sides and hush puppies lands around $11 and easily covers a full lunch or dinner. But the genuine value champions are the family meals: the 10-piece Fish Family Meal feeds four to five people for about $34, which works out to well under $8 a head once you factor in the included sides and hush puppies.
Fried vs. grilled: the calorie math
The single biggest lever you have over your meal's nutrition is choosing grilled over fried. A grilled white fish fillet is just 140 calories with 25 grams of protein, while a comparable fried plate can run three to five times higher once breading and oil are factored in. The wild Alaskan salmon (200 calories) and lemon-pepper white fish (150 calories) are similarly lean. If you do go fried, watch the sauces — tartar, ranch and honey mustard each add 100–160 calories per pouch.
Watch the sodium
Seafood that's battered and fried tends to be high in sodium, and Captain D's is no exception. A number of combo and family plates exceed 2,000 mg of sodium on their own, before sides. If you're managing salt intake, lean toward the grilled fish, pair it with broccoli or a baked potato instead of fries, and skip the extra dipping sauces. Our nutrition facts page lets you sort every item by sodium, calories or protein.
Use the deals
Captain D's runs frequent limited-time promotions — $4.99 full-meal deals, senior specials for guests 60 and up, and seasonal items like the 2026 Crispy Crunchy Shrimp. These rotate and vary by location, so the smartest move is to check the official app or sign up for the email club before you go. Many locations also offer delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub, though delivery menu prices typically run a little higher than in-store.
Captain D's Hours
Hours vary by location — these are typical. Always confirm your local restaurant.
| Day | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday – Saturday | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Holiday | Typical Status |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | Usually closed |
| Christmas Day | Usually closed |
| Christmas Eve / NYE | Often close early |
| Easter, July 4th | Most locations open |
Accepted Payment Options
My Thoughts on Captain D's
For fast-casual seafood, Captain D's is hard to beat on value. The batter dipped fish is the standout — crisp, hot, and genuinely flaky inside, not the rubbery filler you sometimes get at this price point. The butterfly shrimp are a close second.
The grilled options deserve more credit than they get: the wild Alaskan salmon and grilled white fish are legitimately light, high-protein meals under 250 calories. Sodium runs high across the fried menu, so if you're watching salt, lean grilled and skip the extra sauces.
Sides are classic Southern comfort — the mac & cheese and hush puppies are reliable, the fried okra is excellent. Desserts are outsourced to The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, which is exactly as good as it sounds. The one knock: portions and prices have crept up, so the family meals are now where the real value lives.
Customer Reviews
Editorial reviews compiled from diners across Captain D's markets.
"The batter dipped fish is the real deal — crispy and fresh every time. My go-to Friday dinner."
"Grilled salmon plate is my healthy fast-food cheat. Big portion, low calories, great price."
"Family Sampler fed my crew of five with leftovers. Hard to beat for the money."
"Butterfly shrimp are addictive. The new crispy crunchy ones are even better."
"Love that the hush puppies come with the meal. Mac & cheese is creamy and good."
"Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory Bakery? Yes please. Don't skip dessert."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Captain D's's signature batter dipped fish is its most iconic item, and the Giant Fish Sandwich is the single best-selling menu item. The butterfly shrimp and Deluxe Seafood Platter round out the top favorites.
Most individual Captain D's meals run between $8 and $17 in 2026. Budget items like a 1-piece fish or add-ons start under $5, while family meals that feed four or more range from about $34 to $41.
Yes — Captain D's frequently runs limited-time $4.99 full-meal deals and senior specials. Availability varies by location and date, so check the app or your local restaurant.
Captain D's does not have a certified gluten-free menu. Most fried items contain wheat and gluten, and everything is fried in shared oil (beef tallow). Grilled fish and some sides are lower-risk — see our gluten-free guide for details.
Common allergens across the menu include fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, milk, egg, and gluten. Captain D's fries in beef tallow and cannot guarantee against cross-contamination. See our full allergen table for an item-by-item breakdown.
Yes. The grilled white fish, lemon pepper white fish, wild Alaskan salmon and grilled shrimp are all high-protein and most are under 250 calories before sides.
Captain D's uses a mix of wild-caught white fish (such as pollock), catfish, tilapia, flounder and wild Alaskan salmon depending on the menu item.
Yes. Family meals start around $34 and feed 4+. Larger catering and party trays are available at many locations — see our catering page for packages and group-size guidance.
No. Prices vary by location and region. The figures on this site are 2026 U.S. national averages and may differ 5–10% from your local restaurant.
The headline 2026 launch is Crispy Crunchy Shrimp — butterfly shrimp in a crunchy pastry-flake coating — available in several combos. Seafood gumbo, salmon cakes and loaded platters are also featured.