Tl;dr good service, flavor, and quality at a reasonable price. Came here for dinner for 3 on a Tuesday night. No wait when we got there but surprisingly pretty busy with multiple large parties. Sits in a large strip mall so there's plenty of parking and is easy to get to. Was our first time here and Sarah was very patient explaining everything to us and was great in general. We ordered the 3lb combo seafood combo which comes with two sides. Seafood orders can be ordered by 1/2 pounds which let us choose everything we wanted to try: head on shrimp, head off shrimp, calamari, scallops, and snow crab which was all super fresh. In general. we got the capt loui sauce at medium spicy. taste was great but A LOT of butter. Medium spice didn't have much of a kick. But even the two sides were great. Fries were super crispy. Try dipping both of them in the capt loui sauce! The 3lbs combo was just enough food for the three of us. Overall, had a great dinner. would definitely come back again! read more

Cap't Loui - Fries-Lemon Pepper Garlic Noodles - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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If you're craving seafood, this is a great place to visit. Even if you live a little farther away, the drive is definitely worth it. We arrived around 6:30 PM and had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. Our waiter mentioned that wait times are typically longer during the summer months. The good news is that there are several shops nearby, so you can easily spend the time browsing while you wait. The service was excellent--our waiter was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. While the food is a bit pricey, the quality and flavor make it well worth it. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back again. read more

Cap't Loui - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Seafood feast at Capt Loui's in Stoneham. We tried a little bit of everything, including oysters, a fried fish basket, and their signature seafood boil with snow crab, shrimp, scallops, potatoes, and corn. We went with medium spice and the Capt Loui sauce, and everything was packed with flavor. The funnel cake fries with ice cream were the perfect way to finish the meal. If you're craving seafood and don't mind getting a little messy, this spot is definitely worth checking out. read more

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Wow! If you like seafood this place is where it's at. We got the 3 combo seafood boiler, fresh oysters and had to try the fried fish as well. Needless to say we were stuffed! Everything was on point. The service was very accommodating and attentive. The place is noting to look at but clean and efficient. I believe this location is closing for a short time to make some layout changes but definitely check them out! read more

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Me and the wife finally got a chance to come back to Capt Loui. Ever since we had a family, it's been a little different with dining out haha Capt Loui will always have a spot in our hearts for seafood boil. This Stoneham location might be my favorite. Open and clean. Our waitress was friendly and nice. We always enjoyed Capt Loui. Their seafood boil sauce is unmatched. The flavor and the kick is amazing . Funnel cake with vanilla ice cream to end the meal is a must. My only complaint is... you only get one potato and one corn for the 3lb option. I feel like it should be a potato and a corn every pound. Just my opinion. read more

Cap't Loui - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Came for the lunch special and had a fun experience. I got the seafood boil of clams and ez peel shrimp. Mine was tossed in the lemon sauce of medium temperature. It was a little spicy so I wish I got mild but it was tasty. A good portion for the price, but I will say a few of my clam shells were empty so check the sauce to see if it fell out. It came with garlic noodles which were okay nothing special, a little bland. The cajun pasta was pretty good and my boyfriend liked his fish and chip plate. Again, lunch portion but a pretty good size. Overall I enjoyed this restraunt, you could feel how it's a chain but it was still good. Our servers were nice and attentive. I also saw they have Valentines specials so that's cool. read more

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I love going to Capt Loui! For me, it's honestly one of the best seafood boil places. It's definitely not cheap, but every time I go, I feel like it's worth it because I really can't complain about anything. The seafood is always perfect, the gloves are great, and I love all the sides they offer, especially the noodles. The drinks are also really good, and I usually get the Shirley temple. I also love the little details they have for customers, like Listerine to freshen your mouth after eating seafood and hair ties if you need one. Those small things make the experience even better. Overall, I really love this place. Great food, great experience, and for me, there's honestly nothing to complain about. read more

Cap't Loui - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Love love love this place! Love the food and the service. We came here on Saturday around 5pm before heading to the Franklin Lantern Lights. Once inside we were greeted then seated in a matter of minutes. The ambiance is casual and chill for the folks wanting that delicious seafood boil. Let's get to the food... We decided to order 2 pounds of shrimp, half pound of mussels and half pound of calamari. We added potatoes and sausages as well to the boil. For the sides let me tell ya GET THE GARLIC NOODLES!!! You're welcome, trust me they are soo good. We also had a side of rice as well cause you know my Hawaiian butt needs rice lol. The seafood was amazing and the sauce is just special. I could dip everything inside of it which I did lol. This place never disappoints for us and we will come more often. If you're are seeking the beast seafood boil then look no further, this is the spot. Trust me. read more

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Found this place on Instagram and I'm pleasantly surprised. Best seafood Cajun place in Massachusetts! Workers were friendly and the seafood boil is always flavorful. The inside was clean and casual with menus on the wall and ceiling. Highly recommend going here. read more

Cap't Loui - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Been awhile since we hit up the Stoneham location and honestly felt like the first time! Space was open and clean, servers were nice! Probably my favorite location! Everything came out super hot, and felt fresh. We did the combo 2# with a free side (miss the days of free garlic noodles unlimited haha) Got squid and shrimp this time around and was filled by the time we finished! We did the medium Cajun butter house sauce and it had a good kick, more than expected. Felt like plenty of protein, we added sausage as well which was definitely a good call! Also came on the right night for dollar oysters and smashed a dozen quick haha. Will be back when in the area! read more

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Freshest seafood boil you can find in MA!!! Their seafood is always big and juicy and cooked perfectly. However, let me put you on to the funnel fries. If you never tried it you need to go get it NOWWW. Even if you're not into seafood just come here and get the funnel fries because it's the most delectable dessert you can get. I was so surprised at how good it was and now I never leave without it! Service is good and ambiance is casual. read more

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if you're craving flavorful seafood and bold sauces. Everything we ordered was fresh, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious. The garlic noodles with the fried shrimp platter were amazing -- the shrimp were crispy and well-seasoned, and the noodles were garlicky in the best way. The snow crab legs were juicy and tender, and the sauce they came in was so good I was literally licking my fingers. But the star of the night for me was the fried soft shell crab -- crunchy on the outside, packed with flavor, and easily my favorite bite of the whole meal. To drink, I tried a green coconut drink (wish I caught the name!) and it was so refreshing I wanted five more. It paired perfectly with all the rich seafood flavors. On top of the great food, the staff was super friendly and attentive -- even making sure I had extra tartar sauce, which I really appreciated. The vibe of the place is fun and relaxed, perfect for digging into messy seafood and enjoying yourself. Overall, Captn Loui gave me exactly what I was hoping for: tasty food, finger-licking sauces, and a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back for more crab legs, noodles, and that unforgettable soft shell crab! read more

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Food was great, I know this is a seafood place but don't sleep on the chicken tenders and lemon pepper fries they're always incredible. Garlic noodles were good if you like Parmesan. Service was the main point of improvement, it took a very long time for our order to be taken, it took a while for our food to come out, our server was a little soft spoken and hard to hear, and my tenders came out without any sauces, but the food was good and the ambiance was casual. read more

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First time coming and sadly was not impressed all 3 seafood boils had burnt and rubbery shrimp. Was told it gets precooked and put on hot plates. Staff are very sweet but not everyone has the same answers to questions. Manager was accommodating and the place looks very well kept and clean for the amount of mess this food can make. read more

Cap't Loui - burnt shrimp in seafood boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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This place is a scam, wish I can put no stars! I got charge $111.12 and tipped 16% but my bank statement is saying I got charged $230 instead. I called for a refund and spoke with Cindy but she was no help. I didn't have my receipt on me to prove it. read more

Tonight was the first time trying Cap't Loui in Stoneham! I have always heard amazing things about this location, I believe this is the original location in MA... and many people know it as "Loui Loui". Normally, I go to the one in Braintree as that one is closer, but this one definitely much better! Everything from the staff, cleanliness of the restaurant, and food quality, is unmatched compared to the one in the South Shore. I like that this one is well lit, tables are not at all sticky, and the spicy, is actually spicy. We ordered a 2 lb combo, with 1 lb shrimp w/ head on & 1 lb calamari & a side of garlic noodles. Along with that, since it happened to be Tuesdays, we got a dozen oysters! They do $1 oysters on Tuesdays! Oysters tasted fresh & the shrimp + calamari were great, as well. We had gotten the medium spicy Loui sauce & it a lot spicier than we thought it would be haha. It wasn't too spicy but you definitely will feel the heat. Parking: plenty of parking available here. It's located in a strip mall w/ lots of spots in the lots. Overall, highly recommend if you're looking for a spot w/ great seafood boil! read more

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Let me start. by saying the food is extremely good in the help are really nice. We go there quite often, but I have to say every time we go one meal comes out way sooner than the other person's meal ( fried basket and a bag of clams and crab). This has happened numerous times.. unless we both get a bag we'll be eating totally separate and alone. They are always apologetic, but it still doesn't make it OK. Again the food is so good in the kids there that worked there are so kind and nice, but that is a huge problem. read more

This is my usual go-to spot for seafood boil. I really like their sauce and they always have the right amount of spice. The crawfish, the mussels, the crabs, the clams, the corns and potatoes have full of flavor. Their garlic noodles and lemon pepper fries are a must. And definitely get their oysters, it's fresh and they usually have a $1 an oyster every Tuesday. read more

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Update. Food and service is wonderful as usual. Disappointed with management. The last time we had visited, I spoke directly to management and showed them the issue with the handicap stall not being accessible and suggested slight change that is not cost effective (having door swing outward instead of inward to fit a wheelchair and close the door). Business is only ADA compliant to enter the building and be seated. If you need to use the restroom, better hope that the surrounding businesses allow you to use their restroom or you will have to hold it in which is unfortunate. read more

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I'm very very disappointed I drove over 2 hours away to come eat here for my birthday just to find a piece of paper stuck to the door that says they have kitchen problems, it WOULDVE been understandable if they had put that on there website but they did not. read more

I love it here I come once every three months. The capt loui sauce is the most amazing seafood boil sauce. Get the garlic noodles they taste so good especially dipped in the sauce. The lychee capri sun in my fave also. The place also provides hair ties, extra gloves, variety of lotions, and mouth wash in the bathroom. The music hits sometimes too read more

Cap't Loui - Seafood combo boil, garlic noodles, oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Great food. Had the 2 lb seafood bucket. It was absolutely delicious. The service was good.

Returned to see i any changes were made. Sadly, no: The shrimp were still overcooked and I gave up on any clams since it's obvious staff don't clean them very well. Worse, this is the "flagship" store begun by the founder Henry Kim in 2016. Typical haughtiness from a founder where legit complatnts went unadressed and unanswered. Epic failure. read more

The spicy shrimp boil bag was served hot with sweet corn and tender potatoes. I highly recommend adding a side of their famous garlic noodles to complete your meal. read more

Love this place but be careful ordering because the bill can really add up quick make sure you know what you're ordering or you may need a loan to pay off dinner otherwise food is great and fresh ! read more

Been here couple of times since it's the only decent one. They renovate the restroom which is pretty nice. We came with party of 4 and we got seated right away. The Cajun fries and garlic noodles are the bomb! The catfish was a bit too soft The only thing I don't like is we didn't get all the sauce. Like the orange sauce which she only provide one with party of 4. our server Cindy said that she gave us a lot of sauce already. Yes but the thing is we didn't get the same sauce for all of us. So we ask for more. We know she's a bit annoyed but we don't wanna dip the sauce together and share saliva. If you know what I mean??? Anyway, my brother finished his soda and we want to order more, we have to wave for Cindy to get her attention. After a while we order again with a different server In the end she didn't ask how we are doing or anything. She came in one last time with the bill and again, no where to be found Overall the food was good but the service was kinda lacking especially this server. I wish she can be more attentive and pay more attention. It's early in the day too. read more

Cap't Loui - Beignet 5/5 very good - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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We have been here are three times now. The first time was excellent. The second time we were very disappointed. The crawfish were all black and expired. However, we recently just went back and it was excellent again. I guess it's just the time we're here as it can be hit or miss, however we've been very pleased with this experience will recommend. read more

Not only is this place located right off route 95, but they offer exceptional service, the best snow crab legs, marinade, and garlic noodles on the planet! They also have a good size dining area, great ambiance, and super tasty, adult capri sun drinks that you must try, but this place is great for the whole family! read more

Great food and amazing service! We got 3lb total of clam, shrimp, and crawfish for two people, and it was filling. The sauce was flavorful and stuck onto the seafood well. We got medium which had a kick to it, honestly would get mild next time, because I had to drink a lot of water. The cajun fries was fried to perfection and seasoned well. Everything came out hot and quick! The adult capri sun was also delicious! I got the Mr. Rich and it had a good balance of alcohol and fruit flavors. Our server Jenny was very sweet and checked up on us many times. I also appreciated how they had a mini set up for hair ties, floss picks, and lotion. Would definitely come back again! read more

Cap't Loui - Pick 3 lbs - clam, shrimp, crawfish & Adult Caprisun - Mr. Rich - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Ever since I've first tried this spot, I've been in love and the hype surrounding them is well deserved. The servers are always so welcoming and joke around with you, and the vibes here are just so great. Seafood can get expensive but it's so worth it. When we come we always get the lemon pepper sauce. The Capt Loui sauce is just as good too but it's just something about the lemon pepper that just makes you want it every time. I usually get king crab and snow crab only, but decided to switch it up and add some calamari aka squid rings. I was expecting the squid to be tough, but it was actually pretty soft. Not too chewy at all. I always get mine extra hot too because I'm a spicy gal lol. It just hits so good. And the garlic noodles are always bussin, like I have to hold myself back from eating the whole thing before the boiler combo is served. And the corn!!! Ugh so sweet and juicy. And I tried their wing basket before too. You'd think it would be meh because they specialize in seafood boil. WRONG! Those chicken wings are so crispy and juicy you'd think you're at KFC or something. And their fries are so immaculate, better than McDonald's and Popeyes fries, especially the Cajun fries. Delish! Overall, this place is my absolute favorite!!! P.S. this place has satisfied all of my cravings pregnant or not, so it's GOOD. read more

Cap't Loui - Pick 2 Boiler Combo (King Crab, Snow Crab, and Calamari) Garlic Noodles - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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Was a fun experience. The Cap't Loui sauce was sweet with just enough heat for the mild option. Loved that they offered two different size gloves, hair ties, and even mouth wash in the bathroom. Casual ambience, filled with friend groups and families alike. read more

I've been coming to Captain Loui since the pandemic and it's my to go seafood in a bag place! The garlic noodles are great as an appetizer. The flavors are subtle but delicious. I do wish they would serve the garlic noodles closer to when the seafood would come out. This was my first time getting king crab and it was worth it for a one time thing! So much meat and flavor. They also have a station for hair ties, tide to go, and extra gloves with different sizes! read more

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I food was incredible and the dining experience was top notch. All the seafood was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. We got medium spice and it had some kick but in a good way. The garlic bread was heaven to dunk in the sauce, I highly recommend getting an order. Overall 20 out of 10 read more

Cap't Loui - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Addictive. Enough said. Note: Don't order corn and potatoes as sides unless you want extra because they automatically come with the boil. The Loui sauce, even mild, might be too spicy for kids. read more

The wait is ridiculous long and incorrect! The price is very high! Please don't try! The price

good service good food but very over priced. I've had better an worse seafood boils. the flavor of their sauce is not great but the fish is very fresh. read more

PETER IS THE GOAT, best server of all time, other servers should take notes, always treating us right and making sure we are okay, im not coming back for the food im only coming for peter read more

This Restaurant is truly amazing. I have never had food this style ever. Food is in a liquid served in a bag. They give you gloves for eating. It's always busy. My kids love the Crabs. Fisherman's player was delicious.. Highly Recommended read more

I really love this restaurant. It is a fantastic place to get amazing seafood boil. The only downside is the price. The ambiance is what you would expect. They have tables with the paper covering ready to go for clean up. I ordered snow crab and they were out so I ordered king crab. I didn't realize it was $78 for a pound (no half pound available). So I ordered a pound boil for my order but said I wanted half shrimp, half crab. The waiter didn't tell me they don't do half pounds of crab, and they still charged me for a full pound of the crab with just a few legs. It's so expensive, every sliver is gold. What I thought would be a nice dinner date ended up being insanely expensive $200 dinner. Considering the fact you have to crack and peel the crab and shrimp, it should be lower cost. I was genuinely surprised by the expensive tab. Our waiter was wicked nice but he also only came to our table once to drop off the food. We never had the opportunity to order more drinks. I would also recommend maybe showing customers how to use the tools they drop off with the bagged food. They gave us a crab claw tool but I had no idea how to use it and just went for cutting open the claws with how I knew how to do so, but for inexperienced customers, I could definitely see it as a challenge. For such a high price of food, I would hope they show customers how to get the most out of scooping meat out of the crab claws. Service 3/5 for never coming back Food 5/5 Price 2/5 very high for what it was read more

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Mama always said if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. But sometimes the truth must be spoken....respectfully of course. Cajun cooking is some of the best cuisine around, but this simply isn't a good representation. Cajun food isn't something you easily run into in Massachusetts...or New England for that matter. Cap't Loui has created a nicely decorated, brightly lit Cajun themed space in the heart of Stoneham. Most come to get handsy with the crab, but I go for the fish and chips. This is where it all goes wrong. Wilted lukewarm fries with a Cajun dusting. 3 inconsistent pieces of fish, with hardly any crisp to the batter and even less flavor. This would be a disappointment at a fast food restaurant, but at this price point it's pretty insulting. In hindsight, the claim to fame at Cap't Loui is the crab.....and I'm sure it's enjoyable. My experience? Not so much. read more

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