This hidden gem is located right at Braintree Mall. Cap't Loui, founded in 2016, has quickly expanded to 25 locations across 10 states. They offer high quality seafood boils at affordable prices, with weekly specials like Tuesday's $1 oysters and Wednesday's $1 wings, some of the best, especially the lemon pepper ones! The ambiance is cozy, and the staff is attentive and friendly. The restaurant is clean and surprisingly spacious once you see the back. The food consistently earns a 10/10 in my book. I love their crawfish, which are a good size and juicy, and as a shrimp lover, I especially enjoy the shrimp. Adding broccoli to the seafood boil bag not only enhances the flavor but also adds great texture, and the garlic noodles are fantastic. I always dip mine in the boil, which gives it a little spice kick. Their drinks, made with good quality liquor, are also excellent. I enjoyed a passion fruit cocktail that tasted amazing and was perfectly balanced. If you're shopping at Braintree Mall, stop by for a great meal. You won't regret it, I promise! read more

Cap't Loui - 10/10 - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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Cap't Loui is a Cajun seafood boil spot that delivers on the core promise of the format. I walked into a lively space and knew immediately that the meal was going to get messy by design, so I came prepared for that. The boil bags came out hot, saucy, and loaded with flavor, and the cajun sauce was the backbone of the whole experience. I started with the shrimp, mussel, and sausage combination, a strong starting point for a first bag. The corn and potatoes that came along for the ride soaked up the sauce well and were worth finishing before I moved on. I added the garlic noodles to my order, and they held up as a side that actually contributed to the meal rather than just filling space on the table. The lemon pepper fries were another solid addition, well seasoned and crispy in a way that made them easy to keep picking at throughout the meal. Snow crab and lobster are on the menu for when you want to push the order into higher territory, and the king crab legs are a standout if you are willing to spend for them. Service was attentive and the staff were patient about walking me through the menu and the process, which made the experience comfortable even though it was my first time doing a seafood boil. A fun, satisfying meal that earns its following. read more

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I've tried a number of seafood boils around MA and Cap't Loui is definitely one of the better ones. We had shrimp and mussels with medium Cap't Loui sauce and lemon pepper and added garlic noodles and sausage. They sell by the half pound or pound with their prices listed on the walls in the restaurant based on their current market prices. The portions felt like a lot for what we ordered as we split about three pounds of seafood between three people and were all stuffed. The mussels were big and shrimp were very fresh and clean. The medium sauce was not too spicy and it also came with a potato and small corn on the cob. I thought their garlic noodles were not as good as I've had at other seafood boils, but they do not skimp on the garlic! The restaurant has a spacious front dining area where you enter from the mall with tables for larger parties and the back area where there are a lot of tables for smaller groups. All tables are lined with paper as you'd expect from a seafood boil restaurant and they use all plastic ware and cups. The service was relatively quick and attentive and they also give you gloves, bib, and a bucket for the shells as you eat. I recommend ordering combos as a group if you are hungry as you get free sides depending on how many pounds you order. read more

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If you love seafood boils, Capt Loui is a must. I'm always trying new spots but somehow always end up coming back here because their house sauce is honestly unbeatable. I usually get the Boiler Combo, which comes with free sides, and I highly recommend adding the garlic noodles. This was also my first time trying their $1 oysters on Tuesdays and the quality was great and very fresh. Definitely my favorite spot when I'm craving seafood boil. read more

Cap't Loui - $1 Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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Dollar oyster Tuesday! Our server, she was very attentive, nice and gave me a pitcher of water so i didn't have to have her refill every 30 seconds haha. They do a good job of shucking the oysters here, no shell bits that you bite into when consuming and it wasn't gritty! The funnel cake fries were always yummy! We had that with the ice cream! We went light on the boil, got shrimp head on half lb with sausage! Regular spicy! They had ample amounts today! Hah fix the music speakers! Used to bump more! But capt Louis always convenient, easy parking and quick! read more

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I've eaten at Cap't Loui 3 times. Food is delicious. Service is great. Atmosphere is relaxing. Just don't order the soft crab shell sandwich. I was expecting more crab and less shell. Wasn't what I expected but maybe that's just how the sandwich is made. No crab meat and mostly shell. Other than that, everything else I've ever ordered is great.... corn, shrimp, etc. read more

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

Cap't Loui - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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

Cap't Loui - Live crawfish! - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

I had an issue with my food and the server and manager fixed situation! Love this place ! I was there August 1 at 830ish unfortunately I didn't speak to manager and I don't remember server but she's great ! read more

It was an surprisingly good experience. Even located in a busy mall, you have there the feeling of a cozy place. Very neat and clean. Also the host welcome you like they really know and care for you. It was my very first time and is not going to be tha last. I was between eating times and I went there for just a jambalajua soup and a shot of tequila. Everything so tasty and a smooth service where you feel being appreciated and in your own world at the same time. Coincidentally the owner, (John if I am not mistaken) brought the bill to me and after a short chat he wanted "to be in the house". You cant find everywhere such a behavior. Makes you feel you find in the middle of a very competitive bussines, a place that make you feel home. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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Cap't Loui, by far, has the best seafood boil in MA! I love going to this location which is in SSP & I also heard the Stoneham location is bomb, as well! I love getting EVERYTHING (literally!) from here. Shrimp is always super fresh (I get head-on), clams are amazing, crab legs are to die for (drooling right now as I am typing this),... like you must try everything from here. AND you have to order the garlic noodles. They no longer do unlimited garlic noodles, can still order as a side though for $6.95. If you enjoy oysters, on Tuesdays they do $1 oysters. Good size and tasty fresh. Before the end of the meal, after you finish chowing down some seafood, I highly recommend trying their funnel cake fries! Like even if you're super full already... you'll love them!! I get it every time and they're perfect every time, without fail. read more

TLDR This is not Cajun food, and the crawfish tastes genuinely bad to me. I am from Louisiana, and was really looking forward to a taste of home. I was disappointed and bewildered by the "Cajun" boiled seafood. I purchased medium-spicy Cajun live crawfish and head-on shrimp. If you take this food as something other than Cajun boiled seafood, my review is this: The shrimp was okay. The crawfish tasted very bland. The spicy garlic sauce masked the more delicate flavor of the crawfish, so it tasted like I could have been chewing anything. I believe the fatal flaw is that the seafood is boiled in plain water and then tossed in an oily, garlic-heavy sauce. Louisiana-style boiled seafood traditionally is boiled with its seasoning and served without the shells being covered in a sauce. Whatever this is, it is not Cajun boiled seafood, and I really wish it was not advertised as such. I feel sort of offended to have my home's food represented this way. PS. Service was lovely! This is the fault of the restaurant founders, not the staff. read more

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. read more

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First time with my sons, and I was blown away. Our server was wonderful, the dining room was well lit and clean! But the big win was the food. I want to go back! Soon, definitely soon. read more

The seafood here was really quite good. I do think it tasted pretty fresh as well. The Cajun fries were honestly surprisingly very delicious and flavorful. Service here was excellent, the brought us everything we would need , which is nice because it is messy to eat . Environment here felt great and had lots of seating options. read more

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. read more

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The Fisherman's Platter was decent--not amazing, but it gets the job done if you're craving seafood. The Fish & Chips Basket was much better--fresh, crispy, and flavorful. Definitely recommend that one. Fries are good, no complaints there. But if you're thinking about getting a drink? Skip the strawberry lemonade--or any of the lemonades, honestly. They taste awful. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Cap't Loui - I ordered a clam bag to go and when I got home it was only shells no clams. Very disappointed. - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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 :) read more

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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! read more

Cap't Loui - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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. read more

Cap't Loui - Fisherman's Platter - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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This was the first seafood boil place I've been to and I LOVED it! We got a boiler combo with the capt loui sauce (Cajun blend sauce) with medium spice because we didn't know what to expect- probably could have gone hotter but the medium was super flavorful and had a good kick to it. Definitely get the garlic noodles as a side with a boiler combo and dip them into the sauce!! We also tried a soft shell crab basket with Cajun fries and it was super good. The beignets are also a must to finish on a sweet note. It's a casual spot and there's all sorts of silly seafood-related signs inside. The service was good and pretty fast too. Would definitely recommend!! read more

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very bad food servis its terrible the seafood its not even boiled they scam on people and the price its not normal

Everything was ready, hot, and fresh. The one thing that irritated me was that, considering we had brunch and it wasn't packed, the service was a little slow at first. Apart from that, everything went well. read more

We were quickly seated. The food was delicious as always, but the spice level was very low not what I asked for and well as the sauce was very oily. The waiter after waiting so long to speak with her was not very accommodating to fixing my order. The ambience is pretty neutral. read more

The food quality is certainly got better. Had the lemon pepper mild and this time the sauce wasn't too salty. Just very delicious packed with bigger sized head on shrimps and live crawfish. I would say though, the clams are still very small. Shout out to server Benny. He's very attentive to serving us for the night. read more

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If you love seafood, this place is for you! Cap't Loui is a Cajun-style seafood restaurant chain with locations in Alabama, California, Georgia, Massachusetts (Auburn, Braintree, Stoneham), Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. Food: Our bag consisted of the following (~$69 excluding tax/tip): - a 4 LB boiler combo with 16 pc of shrimps (head on) - crawfish (1 bag) - clams (1 bag) - calamari (2 cups) - sauce: Cap't Loui (mild spice level) - 2 garlic noodles - 1 lemon pepper fries I recommend mixing the seafood and the sauce with the garlic noodles! Location/Environment: This particular restaurant is located inside South Shore Plaza (directly across from T-Mobile). The interior design consists of red and black color scheme with chalkboard-style artwork. The seats are comfortable and the tables are wide, which is friendly for large groups. The light is on the dim side but I guess that is the vibe they are going for lol. There is a whole other section of tables in the back of the restaurant, which is not visible when you first walk in if you enter from the mall entrance. Parking: Plenty of parking spots. I recommend parking in the covered parking lot right in front of the restaurant, which is on the same floor as Target's covered parking lot. Things to keep messy eaters clean and fresh: Mouthwashes are available in the bathroom so you can make sure to leave the place with fresh breath! They also provide gloves and plastic bibs. But those things didn't stop me from ending up being collateral damage aka having oils on my face, because my friend who was sitting directly across from me had too much fun destroying those crawfish. read more

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Came here for the $1 Oysters on a Tuesday. Oysters were fresh and decent but below expectations compared to the other seafood on the menu which I enjoyed way more after having the oysters. Highly recommend getting the garlic noodles as an appetizer! My waitress was nice and friendly and the restaurant was clean with moderate volume of music. read more

Cap't Loui - $1 Duxbury Oysters on Tuesdays - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Very friendly people food was good and the ambience was really good and the food was good and the people were very friendly and friendly and friendly and friendly and friendly and read more

Cap't Loui never fails to satisfy my cravings for seafood boil. It's easily accessible from the mall with plenty of parking. The food can get expensive but that's to be expected from seafood. Their signature sauce is delicious and delivers the perfect amount of heat at medium without being overwhelming. The hidden gem on the menu are the funnel cake fries and I highly recommend them. Crunchy, chewy and sweet I never fail to order them. The reason why I've given them a 4 star rating is because of their drinks. The fountain drinks are flat every single time I've had one. It's a small but consistent issue. The service is good but not exceptional. I find myself waiting too long sometimes to have my order taken or for my check. read more

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Capt lou got me into seafood boils during quarantine and have been one of my favorite restaurants ever since. I do have some small critiques. 1. Sometimes, they take a while to help out customers at the front (whether for dine in or pickup/carryout) 2. They've been rationing their corn all jokes aside though, when i ordered a regular seafood boil (no extra corn add on) they gave me one (i was baffled) when I added extra corn add on they gave me two corns in TOTAL. Before I used to get around 3-4. other than that i would recommend the place. food is always good. read more

Wow, what a great treat. I have eaten in dozens of boil and bag seafood restaurants across the country. Some were great and others just average. Cap't Loui is a cut about the rest. We ordered the Boil Combo 3 with shrimp, mussels, and clams with the mild Loui sauce. It was fantastic!!!!! The seafood was fresh, the sauce was tasty, and service was great. Even the sides were mouth watering. Potatoes and corn come with the boil and they aren't making your pay for these sides as extras like some places. When you are in the area make sure to stop by. They are located in the mall but the door is right at the entrance. Great food and the prices are reasonable. read more

First time here, came for the dollar oysters and got 40 of them! The oysters were so meaty and flavorful with a slight salty undertone. I always put a little Tabasco, horseradish, cocktail sauce and lemon juice on them. Highly recommend this place! Their lemonade was delicious. Staff was lovely and attentive read more

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Atmosphere was pleasant and clean, service was quick and friendly and the food was excellent. First time having crab and going here and I'm not disappointed; I ordered the half pound portion of snow crab with corn and potatoes in mild Cajun sauce that was perfectly spiced and portioned. The quality is excellent and the prices stated market but I thought it was reasonable for 2 people at lunch. read more

Cap't Loui - Snow crab boil in mild Cajun seasoning - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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Came here with a party of 3 at 9pm on a Friday, and we got sat down after 30 minutes. If you come on a busy night, be prepared to wait for an hr-1.5hrs for your food to be ready. We ordered sweet tea but the sweet tea had no flavor. It tasted more like... a very light tea with honey in it. When i use to get the sweet tea, its a very dark color, but it was a lot lighter this time. Not sure if the server heard the wrong order. food overall was great. The only complaint is the shrimp is not fresh. I know it is frozen shrimp, but i think the shrimp has been frozen for way too long, it was a bit mushy and very hard to peel the skin. Unfortunately the king crab leg meat was very mushy, wasnt into the texture at all (again, probably frozen too long). The flavor of the sauces is on point. I actually really like the garlic noodles a lot more compared to the ones in stoneham location. (More garlic and less cheese) PS: Don't pour the seafood on the table!!!! You gotta scoop your sauces from the bag read more

One of the BEST (if not, the best) cajun seafood boil restaurants I've been to in Mass. Every time I've come, I have not been disappointed!! Whenever I go, I usually order garlic noodles and cajun fries, which are super yummy. They have a number of combos which offer free extras (including sides and seafood), which is an amazing deal. The cap't loui sauce is to die for!! I usually go for medium, which is the perfect amount of enjoyable spice!! Food comes out decently fast. Service is also really good and attentive as well! They answer all your questions and are extremely patient in explaining the menu. The bathrooms are also very clean & offer mouth wash too!! Just note, the weekends can get really busy- so prepare for a wait if you go at dinner time, but it's definitely worth! :) read more

Cap't Loui - Seafood Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

My go to place to get cajun seafood! Cap't Louis sauce is so good. It's quite sacrificed with the spicy level. I usually get medium but if you can't eat spicy food, go with the mild. Not the best oysters but it is fresh. Come on Tuesday for $1 oyster. read more

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