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Cap't Loui

4.3 (364 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Live crawfish!
Lannhi T.

Live crawfish usually comes in every Thursday during season, and the Capt Loui sauce hot is my fave!

Kelly Z.

LOVEEE ME SOME SEAFOOD BOIL. 100% the spot to get seafood boil. Great service and casual ambiance every time. Cap't Loui never disappoints!

Pick 2 Seafood Combo
Loren M.

Cap't Loui in Braintree would have to be my favorite seafood boil in all of Massachusetts. I love how their seafood boil has a bit of sweetness that compliments the strong Cajun flavors. The seafood is fresh and the mussels were big. The sausages were flavorful and everything was delicious. My only wish was that I wish their sides of rice were bigger as they were on the smaller side. The service was amazing, the servers were extremely attentive and offered refills of water very quickly. The interior is stunning with graphics drawn all over the walls that made the experience of eating there even better. I was also pleasantly surprised how the restaurant didn't have that overpowering smell of seafood that other seafood places tend to have. I highly recommend going here!

Oysters
Connie L.

Capt Loui hits the mark when you want some indulgent seafood boil. Their Capt Loui sauce is so good! It can get really spicy but their mild is great and suits everything. Our favorite add-ins are their shrimp, snow crab, sausage and corn. The best side is their cajun fries - they're ultra thin and crispy. So tasty. Docking a point because the potatoes are just these tasteless whole boiled potatoes they just dumped into the bag. They could've at least cut them in half so they could absorb the sauce. Oysters are expensive and very average. Also the service can be hit or miss. Sometimes they're very attentive, other times they can be forgetful. They've also gotten a bit expensive over the years - $90 for a pick 3 combo, but that's to be expected.

Eric C.

I haven't had seafood boil in a long time so I took the chance to try it on my way back from the beach. We were seated quickly when we arrived on a weekday at 6 pm. It's decorated with some fishing-related things on the walls and huge signs of their menu items. You can choose the seafood that you like by the 0.5 lb (e.g. clams, shrimp, crawfish), sauce, and spiciness. Sides include rice, corn, noodles, and potatoes. There are also combo options to save a bit of money. We didn't have a huge appetite so we picked our own: shrimp, mussels, sausages, potatoes, and rice. Once you order, they lay down a mat, bucket for shells, and bibs for you to wear. The food was really good. I loved the Cap't Loui sauce - tangy, sweet, spicy. We left very full and happy with our meal.

Funnel Cake Fries
Jimmy N.

Cap't Loui is still hands down the best seafood boil around Massachusetts. Great promotions and great service. Food - their Cajun sauce they make in house is so good. I usually get extra hot ($2 extra). It's spicy but a good spicy. It's bearable so you always want more. Their garlic noodles is a must to pair with your seafood boil. I usually keep it simple and get shrimp, mussels (they use green New Zealand mussels), and crawfish (live if it's available). Pick 3, you get two free sides to add on. Each order comes with potatoes and corn. Overall, it has gotten very expensive but it's just market price. That's out of their control.

I ordered a clam bag to go and when I got home it was only shells no clams. Very disappointed.

I ordered a clam bag to go and got all the way home to a bag full of shells. So disappointed. I did call and they rectified the issue. So I appreciate that.

Cheyenne T.

We had such a great experience at Cap't Loui! It was my parents' first time having seafood boil and they loved it! My dad finished his entire 4 pound bag while the rest of us shared / had leftovers to take home. Ordering style: you can choose a combination of the seafood options adding up to 2, 3, or 4 pounds. Choose the sauce (captain loui special or lemon pepper). Depending on the weight total, you have 1, 2, or 3 sides included. My favorite was the king crab and garlic noodles. We also ordered the fishermans platter, clam chowder, and funnel cake fries. All so delicious! The cajun fries were SO GOOD. I know I'll be craving those frequently. I was most impressed by the amenities provided! There were different-sized gloves, hair ties, lotion, hand sanitizer, and mouthwash available. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. I would definitely come here again!

Justin L.

They have a $1 oyster deal on Tuesdays and came for that and it did not disappoint! At a seafood boil place my party got chicken tender basket and it was actually so good. The fries were amazing and the sauces they had topped it off!

Pick 2 Seafood Combo Mussels Calamari Corn Potatoes
Christine L.

Cane here on a Tuesday evening for the $1 oyster deal and was happily pleased with the quality of seafood! We got a dozen of $1 oysters and they were so fresh and tasty. They were pretty large and meaty oysters too! I've been to a lot of $1 oyster places around the Boston area and I'd have to say this is one of the best I've had in terms of quality and taste. I appreciate how they give tabasco sauce as well. We also got some seafood boil that was delicious. I definitely recommend the calamari -- you get a lot for 1/2 a pound! The calamari was not rubbery at all. The mussels were also really good, not too chewy. The shrimp was also cooked well too. The classic Capt Loui sauce was tasty, super flavorful with lots of Cajun seasoning that pairs amazingly with their garlic noodles. Their garlic noodles definitely deliver on the garlic! I love how the seafood boil comes with a corn and a potato (I got an extra potato!). Service overall was good, our food came out quickly and our server was friendly. We came right before it got busy, but we still had to wait about 10-15 mins before getting seated. The restaurant is very clean with lots of seating and the vibes are casual. Parking is super easy since it's in the mall. I'd definitely recommend coming here! The food is tasty, well priced, and good quality. I plan on coming back here on Tuesday for more $1 oysters :)

Fisherman's Platter
Dayana P.

This location is in the Braintree mall. The atmosphere is really laid back and asian themed which I liked, and the staff is polite and accommodating from the moment you enter this establishment . The menu is very easy to understand and has a lot of choices. I ordered the fisherman's platter and a Diet Coke, and my guest had seafood boil. The seafood was good and had good seasoning, and tasted fresh. If you are in the area and are craving seafood, this is a nice place to try.

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Best sauces of any seafood boil place! I wish they gave a little more in their bags for the price but still really good.

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Ask the Community - Cap't Loui

Have they discontinued the unlimited garlic noodle deal?

As far as I'm aware they have NOT discontinued the unlimited garlic noodle deal. You simply have to ask for it now. :)

Is this a year-round restaurant or will it close once summer is over?

All year round

I tried to call and ask about catering but the receptionist didn't seem to understand what I was asking.... Do you cater? I can pick up, I just need a huge order with a few different sauces on the side and what not.

No problem. Give us a call and ask for Johnny regarding catering.

I confess I'm a rather lazy eater. How difficult is it to get the meat out of the shells? Are the shells pre-cracked for easier eating?

The shrimp is very easy to peal and usually comes off as one shell. The snow crab can be tricky but we offer 2 different kinds of Shellers that make it a LOT easier. As for king crab and lobster simply ask one of our servers to cut them up for you… Read more

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