After patronizing Capt Benny's for more than 38 years today I left with a broken heart, after we placed our order my wife noticed that her plate came with rice and as diabetic is not recommended, she requested instead small cup size of salad, the waiters first told us that they did not have salad, we ask again are you sure? He came back with a lady that I believe is in charge of the kitchen, in a very rude way told us if we want a salad we have to pay $3.50. Never did she try to accommodate our request. We canceled our order; paid for my gumbo soup and drinks and gave the waiter $5 tip for his effort and left. We took great risk to patronage this restaurant. We observe cleaning is not their priority, I saw food on the floor, sticky tables. Never Again! read more

Its good place to hangout We had oysters, they were good in taste but too overpriced read more

Capt Benny’s - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time coming here , amazing service from waitress gracey! definitely coming back

Went on a Sunday afternoon wasn't packed which i liked, we ordered appetizers, meals, and drinks. Our waiter was nice and very attentive. The food was delicious especially the boudin balls. The place is comfy and parking is great. I don't have anything bad to say only thing is it can get pricey but we did order a lot. read more

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Just stopped here for fish and oyster. This has to be one of the worst places I have been to in Houston. The service was a plus but the food was horrible. The best thing they have there are the fries and shrimp Diablo. read more

Horrible customer service...worst take out experience ever! They don't even bother to answer their phone to accept orders....Everyone from the staff on up to the manager seems incompetent! After 10-15 of repeating my order I was still missing an item!!!! Not worth it....neva again! read more

Capt Benny’s - This was supposed to be Shrimp & Oysters....not a Oyster in site! It wasn't even a large order one would think someone would know better!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

They have fabulous food. No dollar oysters here anymore though. they do have $12 for a half dozen. Gumbo is delicious.

I came in on a great day but unfortunately my day was RUINED because of my server named Louisa I think. She came to our table and disappeared for 30 minutes when I get up and walk around I find her EATING with a heavy set man (I think the manager ). I've never been in this type of restaurant before in my LIFE. I love captain Benny's but I'm so DISAPPOINTED with service . On top of it, LOUISA came to the table CHEWING. This is so unprofessional I will not be back and I'm telling all my friends as well. read more

I love this place ! Is it fancy ? Not at all but that's the charm of it. I have been several times and it's always clean and the staff are super friendly and helpful. I always get the boiled shrimp and fries and it's amazing. My sister orders different things and always loves what she gets. I've read several comments about being a "gringo" here is a problem. I can promise you.... I've never felt uncomfortable at all. Just the opposite. It's a family atmosphere. The prices keep me coming back as well !! read more

Our waitress is always so attentive, gumbo not as good as before. Oysters were huge and great. We were watching the Astros game on our tablet and they offered a separate table to put our device, so awesome. Clean place and service quick to clean and remove plates. read more

First thing first, service is amazing! He was very attentive and refill our drinks. I can't say the same for the food. Gumbo was too slimy, scallop kabob was too chewy, shrimp etoufee didn't have much shrimp...and they were tiny. read more

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$20 oysters and no more whole cats! No more Sports on TVs. It WAS the best place for some good fried catfish. Not any more! Bye! read more

This place has the WORST service the female manager has a NASTY attitude. We were a big party and from the minute we started walking in she had an attitude and was shouting we are regulars but after the service provided today we will NOT be back. If you're looking for a place to go with a big party do NOT go here because apparently she can't handle it. read more

We love coming here. It's my mother in-laws favorite place for catfish. We visit a minimum of once a month. You're greeted as you walk in the door. Always clean, including the restrooms. We visited today and the 3 of us were highly disappointed. We ordered 2 of "The Big Deal" daily/monthly specials. The "jumbo" shrimp that are offered in the special are about the size of a quarter! I expect bigger shrimp when your special specifies "jumbo". The shrimp were so small that I felt inclined to ask the waitress if maybe there had been a mistake. She was very polite and obviously embarrassed. She told us that they get complaints "every" day when the customers order the platter. I was even more embarrassed for her when she admitted that the managers have advised them to tell the complaining customers that the special "means" it's served on a jumbo platter. Shame on you Captain Benny! You have placed your hard working employees in an uncomfortable position to have to explain time and again to customers why the shrimp are so small on the "JUMBO Shrimp" special. Heading back to Captain Tom's Boat. read more

Capt Benny’s - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

Capt. Benny's Seafood has locations in literally every area of Houston and even one in Austin! They are located in Deer Park, Stafford, on the Gulf Frwy, Rankin Road, on Main St., and in the location we visited on the Northwest Freeway. No matter which one you visit, they all have in common a vibrant, friendly atmosphere, the freshest seafood on the Gulf, and the coldest beer in Houston! If you have been living in Houston for any length of time and have never heard of Capt. Benny's Seafood, then there is a problem. Well, if this is so, then I am here as your problem solver. Capt. Benny's has been a Houston eatery and local favorite since 1967. The original location on Main St. has had many famous Texas patrons, including one of my favorite Houston icons, the late Bum Phillips. Capt. Benny's Seafood is known for the legendary boat you see just off the freeway. As a kid, I always wondered how it got there. I figured Benny must not have been such a great captain to get it stuck so far inland. But, at the end of the day, I thought it really didn't matter because Benny was a darn good cook and I absolutely loved his fried shrimp! I had been living away from Texas for a long time and it had been longer still since I had been at sea with Captain Benny. Needless to say, I was extremely excited to pay him a visit! Everything was just the way I remembered, with Gulf Coast décor throughout the restaurant along with fishing memorabilia and all. This place is definitely its own kinda cool. The type of place that really makes you feel like a man! The Northwest Freeway location is awesome! As you can see in the photography, it has a large outdoor deck and even a small waterfall! Each location has a signature bar where you can get fresh shucked oysters and Top Texas Craft Beer straight from inside the deck. Cold beer just isn't the same without Gulf Shrimp. So, we asked for another bucket, but this time we had them fill it with shrimp. These tasty, mouthwatering shellfish were boiled to perfection and seasoned with Capt. Benny's special spice blend - the same one they use for the crawfish. If you haven't had shrimp prepared in this way, then you must try it. It is the perfect accent to the Texas Craft Beer. Along with the shrimp, we enjoyed a bowl of Seafood Gumbo - definitely a must when eating on the Gulf. Filled with shrimp and crab, this gumbo is good and we are off to a great start! We also got to savor the Combo Appetizer Platter, a seafood lover's delight and a great way to try a little bit of everything. If this is your first time at Capt. Benny's, then this combo is the way to go! The fried shrimp simply didn't have a chance with my mitts acting like a casting net. By the time my buddy turned around after chatting with a new friend at the bar, they were gone. Ha! When you snooze, you lose, partner! To top off this appetizer extravaganza, we had an assortment of Baked Oysters on the Half Shell. I am not a huge fan of baked oysters as I prefer mine raw, but man! The baked oysters here are incredible! The variety is exceptional and unique. We sampled the Parm - Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and spices, the Blue - Bleu cheese, bread crumbs and spices, the Nacho - Cheddar Jack cheese and fresh jalapeno, and the Benny - Garlic butter and the Captain's special seasoning. They were all good, but, because they were so unique, the Parm and Nacho were my favorites. Now, it was time to move on to the entrees; we ordered two to share. First on the list was the Capt's Specialty, the Whole Catfish: a whole catfish, fried and served with shrimp seasoned rice, coleslaw, and garlic toast. You just don't see catfish done this way much anymore. Although you don't have to, for me, the best way to eat catfish is with your hands. I guess it is just my animal instincts coming through and yet another reason why Capt. Benny's makes me feel like a real man! This was my favorite dish of the night... well, along with the Fried Shrimp. Do I have to choose just one? We also got the Crawfish Pirogue: yummy crawfish tails, sautéed with mushrooms, green onions and spices. This flavorful mixture was then baked in a French loaf, topped with jack cheese and served with French fries. If you are looking for a great sandwich, then look no further. The combination of fresh-baked bread, delicious crawfish and melted jack cheese is something special. So, with our bellies bursting, we had to say so long to my old buddy Capt. Benny. As a kid, I was amazed at this fine boat sitting on the side of the freeway. Now, as an adult, I admire this fine vessel which is still here after all these years. The only way a restaurant stands the test of time is by providing quality food and service. Well, at Captain Benny's you will find both qualities at prices that won't break your pocket book. For that Captain, I thank you! read more

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Service was excellent. Place was clean (clean bathrooms)... started off with fried calamari- very crispy, and seasoning was just right. Dinner was a combo basket - 4 shrimp & 2 pcs of catfish..sub sweet potato fries, hush puppies and garlic toast. There was something about the tarter sauce that I really really liked. The fries had just the right crunch. I think they were my favorite! My server was very attentive and fast. He won points for offering me a to go cup for my tea before I asked for one! read more

Capt Benny’s - Calamari appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place was horrible ... I try to give it a chance even though the place smelled like bathroom. The food was so sad.... The service was horrible and the girl had an attitude and was lazy... I do not recommend this place read more

It gets a three becuz that's what it is, mostly fried(you can get broiled but why), c'mon! That said, if you going for fried seafood, come here. The oysters were fresh but gulf coast oysters just doesn't look right anymore, SMH. Fried scallops, fried fish, hush puppies all rocked. Fried shrimp - meh. STUFFED CRAB KICKS ASS!!!! They should have a stuffed crab platter. If I come back, I'm eating nothing but fried scallops and stuffed crab. read more

Capt Benny’s - I'm happy - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was some of the worst seafood I've ever had! The catfish was bland and those frozen fries were overcooked and greasy. The only delicious thing on my plate was the very small piece of garlic bread. I definitely won't be going back to Captain Benny's. Not even if someone else is paying! read more

Capt Benny’s - Fried Catfish and Fries. Absolutely horrible! - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love this place!! Very personal service and made great recommendations for what the specials were that day. Friendly staff, very up beat and helpful. We had oysters, gumbo and fish plate. All I would highly recommend. For quality food and great staff it's great!! read more

Sonia was an outstanding waitress, me and my family came in near closing time and she greeted us and made us feel welcomed. I highly recommend Eating at Captin Benny's! read more

beautiful place would recommend to everyone that is trying to be out with friends and the young gentleman name sebastian great customer service helped throughout the whole course would recommend 10/10 read more

Nice seafood joint. Fresh gulf oysters, chilled beer and a nice Captain's platter. When it's 100 degrees outside - nothing better then chilling at a nice place with good food and friendly staff! read more

Capt Benny’s - Captain's Platter - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

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So disappointed. When you go out of your way to order and pick up and it's not given correctly. The lady repeated the order 4 times but when you get home, it's not right. Check your order before you leave. read more

Captain Benny's has the best Gumbo! Trust me on this! Also, try the fried alligator. It's great too. I know 290 is a hassle but the trip is worth it The staff are friendly and attentive. Captain Benny's is terrific lunch or dinner. Check out the menu. You won't be disappointed. You'll go home stuffed and happy! read more

Im giving this review based on service unfortunately didn't get a chance to even try their food. I was just in this establishment I had not put one foot in the establishment I had just bearly oppened the door when a gentleman tells me " i can't walk in with that" he points down to my hand. I was holding a fruit/vegetable juice that I had brought from home. Mind you I was about to ask for permission since I'm im having a procedure and can not eat food. I was just simply joining 2 of my friends. I understand there is procedures and rules and I'm ok when people explain these to me nicely. Of course he fought me off guard, because instead of welcoming/greeting me to the restaurant he raises his voices and speaks to me like a child. I was a little surprise by the way he talked to me so my response was, "is there any way I can speak to the manager?" He said with a smart remark and smirked at me "yes that's me" so I nicely asked if there was any one else I could talk to about his attitude. He eesponded and said "you can go to the website and put in your complain" His attitude was horrible, he was leaning on the side of the hostess stand and talked and looked very unprofessional, not only did he talk to me rudely but the hostess was standing right next to him listening to the way he talked to me. If he is a manager the level of service and the level of leadership is questionable. If he talked to clients like that I wonder how line associates talk ro clients? Leading by example. Again I understand city regulations with outside food but there were a lot of different ways he could have treated the situation. He could of nicely given me the option to drink the juice before coming in. I will not be visiting this establishment. Manager's name Daryl or Deryl Visit around 8:00pm on march 22 2017 290 location. read more

Capt Benny’s - The fruit/veggie juice I had. I was walked in the door with the intentions to speak to the manager to explain my situation. - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

The service was amazing. We sat outside, so it was more difficult to flag the waiter down. However, he did what he could to make sure we were taken care of. We ordered oysters on the half shell, which were good, but a bit dirty. There were still pieces of debris inside of them. I also had the chicken and sausage gumbo, which I recommend over the seafood gumbo. We definitely enjoyed our time here and will definitely be back! read more

Capt Benny’s - Dozen oysters on the half shell - Seafood Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love the food here for many years but over the last few months the people are loud, obnoxious and cussing. I asked them to stop and they did for a moment but then resumed. It's beyond me how people can have a conversation for a few minutes without using bad words and in a public place. I asked where the manager was and he never bothered to come by. The waiter said manager doesn't care. It's obvious. Update March 2019. I've returned several times. The food is still great and those unsavory types haven't been around. read more

One of my favorite places for seafood, always fresh and prepared when ordered. Fried shrimp have a light cornmeal breading, gumbo is the Best. read more

We have been coming here for years, I understand it's Good Friday but this restaurant forgot what it's like to be busy!!! Waitress was rude because she screwed up the order, calls the manager and he was worse!!! Twice he told me to stop talking because he couldn't here my wife, I waited till she was done to speak and again he told me to stop talking. The broiled shrimp was over cooked and un edible, and the broiled catfish was undercooked. It's a shame because we like this place, but manager was an ass#%¥ and blamed it on Good Friday. Today it was really bad!!! read more

Great casual place to grab seafood and beer with friends, has a seafood market atmosphere with like swordfish models on the wall, the seafood was moderately priced and everything tasted great, service was on par and friendly read more

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A great example of doing something well. The menu sticks a with traditional seafood favorites from around the area but they do it well and with friendly service. There's no surprises on the menu but there doesn't need to be. Straight forward and tasty. Check it out. read more

I went to this location for my bday and was totally displeased. I sat in the bar area and waited 10 minutes before I had to grab a waiter and my own menu. We ordered oysters, crab fingers and a fish and shrimp basket. The oysters were cold but that had to be the only plus side to the entire visit. The oysters were super dirty and when I let the waiter know he said that they aren't supposed to clean them because it takes away the flavor... umm gross. I don't know about anyone else but I don't like oyster shell remnants and dirt from the shell in my oysters. They were served with limes(odd), cocktail sauce and horseradish. The crab fingers were broiled pretty tough and chewy, and were super tiny. The size of a paper clip tiny. The fish and shrimp were pretty standard. In addition to the food I thought that it was pretty rude that one of the waitresses was yelling out questions very loudly in the bar area in Spanish where people were raising their hands and shouting responses. Even though the bar was about 90% Hispanic, it's not a Hispanic establishment and it felt rude in that atmosphere. Needless to say I won't be back and I'm pretty sure they won't miss me either! read more

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Let me start off by saying my dad loves it here. He goes to this location 24/7. He says service is always great. I've gone here a few times with my boyfriend and have also had a good time. Food is yummy and our waiters have been very attentive. Definitely worth a try if you're interested! read more

The food here was very good! These were some of the best oysters on the half shell and the etouffee was great. The service was good and the price for four was a pleasant surprise. When we're in Houston we will eat here again. read more

love this place...recommended by my hotel up the road. Gumbo is so tasty...just right with sauce, chunks of Seafood. Catfish & fries oysters were flash-fried, so not heavy but great taste. I sat around the bar, which sits 20 -25 persons. easy going atmosphere, I liked it alot read more

Was not expecting much, but trust me, do NOT judge this place by its cover. Absolutely incredible fried catfish and fried shrimp.

So to start off with the negatives, I came for a late lunch can during the week day because I needed my seafood and michelada fix. The bar was full as usual only the cook working in the kitchen and the bartender at the bar. The rest of the employees were on their break. So since the bar was full I sat in the dining area waiting for service for a good 10 min. The bartender had asked his employees if one of them could help us. They all shook their head and continued eating , so he ended up helping us out. It was kind of rude for the employees to do that in front of the customers. This explains why they lost a star from me. Now for the positives! The food is bomb! I got the baked oysters and wow is all I can say! It was my first time trying oysters baked and they were awesome! I highly recommend the "parm" flavored and also "The Benny" 2 great appetizers!!! Their micheladas are soooo good!!! Despite the incident with the coworkers not wanting to help us I must say that I will most def. be returning because the food and beer is that good. Their pricing is affordable and I leave full and satisfied. :) read more

Been here before and food was good. My most recent experience was not great at all shrimp diablos were over cooked and burned alligator was more breading than meat and was also burned won't be coming here again. read more

AMAZING food and exceptional service. I'm not kidding. I was in disbelief how fresh and great the quality of the food is here. Everything is homemade from scratch, even the tartar sauce. Servers are on top of their game. Kitchen is clean. Great atmosphere. Do yourself a favor, and don't pass this place up on the highway. Marissa was an amazing server, she deserves a raise! Deserves 10 stars read more

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