Captain D's Fish & Sauce Guide

Which fish, which preparation, which sauce? Everything you need to order like a regular at Captain D's.

Know Your Captain D's Fish

FishStyleBest For
White Fish (Pollock)Batter dipped, crispyThe classic โ€” order it 1โ€“4 pieces
Country-Style FishHearty Southern breadingFans of a thicker, crunchier crust
CatfishHand-breaded, SouthernBold catfish flavor
FlounderLight breaded filletA milder, delicate bite
Wild Alaskan SalmonGrilledHealthiest, richest option
Grilled White FishGrilled, seasonedLowest calorie, high protein

Sauce Pairing Guide

SaucePairs WithCalories
Tartar SauceAll fried fish100
Cocktail SauceShrimp, oysters50
Honey MustardChicken tenders160
RanchChicken, poppers110
Sweet & SourCrispy crunchy shrimp50
D's Dippin' SauceFish, fries140

Heat Level Guide

  • ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Nashville Hot Fish โ€” the boldest, spiciest item on the menu.
  • ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Cajun Shrimp โ€” moderate, seasoned heat.
  • ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Jalapeรฑo Poppers โ€” mild warmth with cheese to cool it down.
  • ๐Ÿ˜Œ Everything else โ€” classic, no heat.
Tip: most Captain D's meals include one dipping sauce free โ€” ask which one comes standard before paying extra.

Frequently Asked Questions

Captain D's uses wild-caught white fish (often pollock), catfish, tilapia, flounder and wild Alaskan salmon, prepared batter-dipped, country-style, hand-breaded or grilled.

Tartar sauce is the classic for fried fish, cocktail sauce for shrimp, and honey mustard or ranch for chicken tenders. Sweet & sour pairs well with the new crunchy shrimp.

The Nashville Hot Fish is the boldest, heat-forward item. Cajun shrimp brings moderate spice.

Grilled white fish (140 cal) and wild Alaskan salmon (200 cal) are the leanest, highest-protein choices.