Ambiance: none Service: excellent Food: been going there over twenty years. Tonight was first time we sent entree's back for being severely overcooked. The complimentary Cole slaw was inedible because it was very dry (not the usual creamy and delicious) and filled with celery seeds! The replacement entrees were perfect. I guess any place can have an off night. read more

I have been to Captain Charlie's 2 Doors Down many times over the past 25 years but went the first time to The Original last night and it is actually better. The food is marvelous, the ambience is nicer (more room) & service was excellent! I had the Conch Chowder as well as the Linguini with Fruits of the Sea (shrimp, mussels, little neck clams & fish). Both were excellent. My wife had the Encrusted Salmon which she said was fantastic. This is a can't miss spot whether you go for dinner (The Original) or lunch (2 doors down). read more

Captain Charlie's Original Reef Grill - Linguini w/Fruits of the Sea - Seafood Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

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From the outside, looks like a typical strip mall restaurant. However, for the 2 weeks we were in the area, they have the best of fresh seafood choices. I had the grouper sautéed and it was prepared well. The beans/rice and steamed broccoli went well with it. My wife had mahi blackened and it was also good. Generous portions. Our server was prompt and courteous Not much in atmosphere. Prices were reasonable for what we had. read more

We ate here twice for lunch. We had the yummy fried oysters, a shrimp & chicken quesadilla and I had the yellowfin tuna with lemon pasta. WOW! It was fantastic! Service was very good. Their lunch restaurant isn't very large, but seemed to work. 2nd visit wasn't as good as the first, but still very good. My hubby had the potato shrimp soup (he loved, I didn't). The fried calamari was again great! My hubby had the Mac 'n' Cheese (fresh rigatoni, shrimp, lobster, scallops & cream sauce). It shouldn't been called Mac n Cheese. It put a specific thought in mind and it wasn't even close. It was good. I had the shrimp & grits (cheese, tomatoes, bacon, chorizo, shrimp & grits). Very good! Not as good as what I had in Charleston, but still very good. Both times the service was very good. They were friendly and really kept up on my husband's ice tea needs! We come down most every year and this will definitely be added to our list!! read more

Captain Charlie's Original Reef Grill - Seafood Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

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I'd heard a lot about Captain Charlie's over the years, finally made it here for dinner. It's a good casual spot. If I was local, I'd probably stop in from time to time, especially to dine at the bar. The chow is very good and fits the fair menu pricing. I like the smaller portion option they offer on dishes where they can, and especially like their wine list, which is better than you'd expect at a place like this. The selections indicate someone knows their wines, glassware too. My small order of Grilled Scallops was very good, very fresh. Others enjoyed Bouillabaisse and a small order of Paella (was actually quite large). The Fruit Cobbler was maybe the best of all, and their homemade ice cream also fantastic. Our server, Carson, was excellent... personable and aimed to please. RECOMMENDED read more

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Captain Charlie's is a truly deplorable establishment, the nasty female older lady treated us like how you treat rat feces on a cruise ship. The food was awful, makes the hospital cafeteria taste like a Michelin Star Restaurant. The ambience was so dark and dirty, probably would've been nicer eating in a dumpster filled with the raw fish they served us. Captain Charlie's more like Captain Crappys... read more

I don't usually go out of my way to write reviews, but I had to for the crème brûlée here because it seriously stood out. From the moment it came to the table, you could tell it was done right. The presentation was clean and simple, but the real highlight was that perfectly caramelized sugar layer on top. It had that ideal golden color--not burnt, not too light--and when you tapped it with your spoon, it gave that super satisfying crack. Once you break through the top, the custard underneath is incredibly smooth and creamy. It has that rich vanilla flavor without being overwhelming or overly sweet, which I think is what makes it so good. A lot of places mess that up and make it way too sugary, but this one was really balanced. It felt light enough to finish easily, even after a full meal, but still indulgent enough to feel like a treat. Another thing I noticed was the texture--it was consistent all the way through, no lumps or weird separation, which shows they really know what they're doing in the kitchen. It also tasted fresh, not like something that had been sitting around. You could tell care went into making it. The portion size was solid too--not tiny like some places where you get two bites and it's gone, but not so big that it feels excessive. It was just right for sharing or keeping all to yourself. Overall, this is easily one of the better crème brûlées I've had. If you're coming here and skipping dessert, you're honestly missing out. I'd come back just for this alone, and I'll definitely be ordering it again next time. read more

Captain Charlie's Original Reef Grill - The Creme Brûlée Traditional I ate it - Seafood Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

I LOVE Capt. Cjharlie's ---been eating there for over 30 years---always fresh and very reasonably priced; service is always spot on too!!! Best bang for the buck anywhere around!!!! read more

We decided to stop at Captain Charlie's on way home. I was craving Escargot & Captain Charlie's serving format is unlike any other I've ever seen. Instead of 6 snails served either in shells or a small metal plate with indentation for the snails, i was served a bowl filled with many snails swimming in oil flavored with garlic. yummy. toasted bread on the side which you can soak in the garlic oil, eating it with the soft tender snails. The flavor of the snails plays well with the bread, oil & garlic. Snails not you thing. There is extensive, mostly handwritten menu with an extensive choice of seafood cooked solo or in combinations. Let's not forget the duck & plenty of choices for the landlubber. Salads with & without seafood & other proteins. My spouse had caesar salad with grilled shrimp & balsamic vinegar. Said was very good . Considering the size of crowd, service is good. We got water & Cole slaw as soon as we sat down, before we said a word. shortly thereafter a wonderful server took our drink order & gave us extra time to choose. To top off dinner, we had the in house made chocolate pie crust filled with salted caramel ice cream (also made in house). crust was OK. Ice cream was heavenly. Silky, rich, taste of caramel fills your mouth. Definitely recommend (& heading back to Captain Charlie's read more

Consistent reasonably priced food. We go there every time we visit Singer Island. Friendly and clean

This was our first visit to captain Charlues reef grille. We called ahead to find out they don't take reservations for small parties but that the wait was minimal. We got there 15 min later and it was now 45 minutes. We waited outside (it was very cool outside). We were told we could go to the bar a few doors down but wasn't anxious to drink and wasn't sure how crowded it must be on there. Should have looked. Everyone seemed to have a a wine glass in their hand as their name was called. We were finally seated in a booth on the side where the counter was. Not super comfortable , height of table isn't well situated for height of seat. Had no clue how nice it was on the dining room side . Had we sat on that side I bet this review would have been better just based on that. Had no idea till we got up to leave and took a peek. Our waitress was lovely and was very attentive. We ordered a bowl of soup , since it was so noisy in there they brought out the wrong one but it was quickly changed out to the NE clam chowder. The chowder was creamy and hot but there were almost no clams in it, that was disappointing. For entrees my husband ordered the mussels and I got the warm salad. His mussels were overflowing and came with several wedges of toasted bread. My warm salad was disappointing. I had hoped for more squid and other seafood , the only thing that was a decent amount were shrimp, maybe 6/7 medium sized. I knew I was getting a warm sautéed salad but the base was not really enjoyable. I basically went digging for the seafood which there wasn't much. All in all it was a disappointment . I doubt we will come back but if we did I would want to be seated in the dining room and I would order something more typical. Unfortunate because we had read so many good reviews. . read more

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My wife and I ordered take out and the team receiving the order was very friendly and respectful. The food was ready on time and hot when we picked it up. I got the Gumbo and my wife got the tacos and a beat salad. Food quantity was ample and overall the food quality was very good. Gave a 4 for the food and couldn't assess the ambiance and internal service team. We will eat in the restaurant this season and re-think my rating at that time. In closing I would recommend Captain Charlie's, we will go back. read more

Get ready to be conched out with delight and the best flavors imaginable! For maximum satisfaction, go early. Don't remember if they accept reservations? read more

This review is for Captain Charlie's 3 Doors Up Lunch location. This is definitely a locals place where the staff call customers by name. It's a little intimidating as a newbie. So many people have recommended it but finally decided to try it. It was extremely crowded on a weekday lunch. We were able to be seated immediately at the counter. There aren't a lot of tables and the counter gives you an up close view of the cooking action. The menu is extensive. Then add on the daily specials. Everything is cooked to order but it's fun watching as you wait. We tried the conch fritters. While they weren't terrible, I wasn't getting much conch. I think the pieces were chopped up super small. Too much filling. I prefer slightly larger pieces of conch with less filler. The remoulade sauce was delicious. I wouldn't order these again. I had the roasted oysters. It came with 6 large oysters. Absolutely delicious. A butter and cheese crust. The oysters were fresh and flavorful. I took a bite of the clams and linguine. At least a dozen little necks for the lunch portion. It was a basil wine sauce with chorizo. Highly recommend. The menu is amazing and I look forward to returning. read more

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Eh food. Engaging decorations. Fascinating people watching. It must be a local hangout as it was packed AND everyone seemed to know one another. Ordered beers while we waited at the dirty lunch counter next door. Had the Key lime chicken sandwich and shrimp dinner. Chicken and shrimp were good. Curly fries were underdone. Coleslaw was bitter. Vegetables were from the generic Sysco tricolor pack. Key lime pie was tasty but served with chocolate; an odd pairing. Not horrible but I don't think I'll revisit. read more

The food was good and very well priced. Our waitress was very good job. It appears to have lots of locals which is a good sign. It's well worth going and I will certainly be back. read more

Love that they serve complimentary coleslaw even though it's not my favorite. Food portion sizes and fresh seafood. The place is always busy but we've never had to wait long or at all read more

Nestled in a tiny strip mall, if you blink you'll miss it. My in-laws have been coming here for years and it's one of their favorite spots. So many options for delicious fresh fish.. it's always busy because the food is amazing. But it's definitely worth the wait. Our server was wonderful.. All but one of us enjoyed our food. My youngest daughter is gluten-free and she got the gluten-free buttery noodles. There was hardly any butter on them and no seasoning but even after we got more butter and she put a little salt and pepper on it, they were still very bland. Everything else was exceptional though. We will definitely be back . read more

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Seafood that is so fresh! Mussels were excellent in wine broth. Triple tail fish very fresh. Thoroughly enjoyed the Swordfish au poivre - never had it prepared this was and it exceeded expectations. Save room for the Captain Charlie's ice cream pie - to di read more

Captain Charlie's Original Reef Grill - Mussels - Seafood Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

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When we dines at Captain Charlie's in the past, we've tried unusual dishes. This time, we stuck to basics: First, the Gumbo was exceptional! A very authentic Cajun recipe, rich and intense. The "medium" was hot enough for me. The seared scallops were perfectly cooked, tender and flavorful. Finally, the Yellowfin tuna asian salad was perfect. The tuna was fresh and rich and the dressing not too intense - there was a perfect salad with it. Our service was good; not great. Our server had obviously worked there for many years so everything seemed a bit flat. The restaurant has that long-time local joint to it. There were hordes of photos on the walls and everything was aged, but comfortable. Next time we want "just seafood" Captain Charlie is on the list. read more

4.5 First time here after reading good reviews . This place is legit for fresh, clean seafood! The fried calamari was delicious. Light, not greasy and very tender. Beet salad was fresh and had plenty of beets . Swordfish blackened, cooked perfectly and very fresh. My girl had the blackened grouper, super fresh . Very friendly service . I can see why it's been around over 30 years read more

It used to be my favorite. Last time we were there, they brought out coleslaw first,as usual. My husband started eating it, until he bit into a piece of chewed spearmint gum! Gross! We left and will never go back! read more

I brought my own fish I caught on a charter (porgy, mutton snapper, grunt). Had them cooked as sauté and fried. Oh my gosh. Perfection. They were so freakin delicious it was all I could do to not lick the plate of the sautéed fish. That was lemon and butter w some scallions thrown in at the end. Incredible. The fried fish was light with a cornmeal crust. So good. The curly fries were good too as the side but little room in my stomach. I also ate shrimp cocktail bc I was hungry. They were fine. The stars were the perfectly prepared fish. And the price to cook my fish was very reasonable. Hie thee to Captain Charlie's. read more

This is always my seafood go-to, but I think I'm going to have to find another spot. This local legend used to be the best kept secret, but the secret is out and the quality has suffered. We waited in line for the restaurant to open which is usual because it's so popular. We were immediately greeted and seated (offered table or booth). They have a huge bar if that's your jive. Our waitress didn't introduce herself but gave us time to decide and the ancillary staff delivers waters and Cole slaw. We ordered and it was taking a while. Our waitress notified us that the "order ticket didn't make it to the kitchen." She thanked us for our patience. My hubby got the seafood Mac n cheese which barely had any seafood. I got the wahoo which was undercooked so I took it to go because I was craving wahoo and was just ticked about this experience. (The fish was delicious the next day when fully cooked.) The waitress checked on her other tables 2x but never came to our table. We had to wave her down to get the check. Upon further review, we noticed several health complaints under review. So disappointed my fav spot is going downhill. read more

Rockpus octopus with potatoes and paprika roasted to perfection, crusted grouper cheeks with a splash of fresh lemons ... oh man im getting hungry again .. then fried oysters with lemon and cajun tartar sauce. Stack that all up with a nice bottle of Savon Blanc (Detail) and you have a perfect dinner . But then Vince our waiter suggested desert . Coconut Banana Rum cake topped with a scoop of sea salt Carmel ice cream , whipped cream and chocolate sauce . Wow that was a great desert . It's alway a great atmosphere, the staff is wonderful and of course the food is fantastic. You can go wrong having a meal there . We tend to go a bit early 5:30 as we never have to wait for a table . But they do fill up quickly after 6 pm . Enjoy read more

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Just the best night ever. We arrived and told we had a 30 min wait on a busy Friday night. We did not wait that long. Immediately our lovely server, Chris, greeted us and brought some drinks and dinner recs. We started with escargot and got a hefty portion! We were shocked and so delicious. My hubby had paella and I ordered the Gorgonzola seafood pasta. Every bite was spectacular and we truly enjoyed watching the animates chefs prepare dinners quickly! We asked Chris for a great dessert recommendation and she did not disappoint. she said we had to try the berry crumble with their homemade ice cream and it was amazing. We can't wait to go back and have another amazing meal at Captain Charlie's reef grille read more

The food was great, the menu immense and the service by Taylor was very friendly and efficient. We loved his recommendation of the small plates which allowed us to each order what we like without it being too much food for us. The desserts were all home made and excellent! The only negative was the wait, but we were seated sooner than the quoted 45 minute wait time. We loved the whole experience! read more

Captain Charlie's Original Reef Grill - The specials menu at Captain Charlie's - Seafood Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

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Been coming here for 30 years. It's always been one of my favorite restaurants, but somehow it's getting better. Also, to their credit, the staff hasn't completely changed like most every other restaurant in the area! For lunch, I recommend the yellowtail salad sandwich. And conch chowder. read more

Captain Charlie's Original Reef Grill - Conch Conch Chowder, Clam Chowder or Tonight's Soup - Seafood Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

My original lunch review was just the tip of the iceberg, my husband and I have been coming to this place ever since that first review, once a week now for dinner & as far as local fish and fabulous food goes- Captain Charlie's can not be beat! We have tried a myriad of their dishes from delightful, flavorful, perfectly cooked burgers to all the fish delicacies, shrimp pot, tortizza and hubby's favorite the tomato fennel mahi over mashed potatoes! Service is always spot on and friendly and the food will always blow your socks off. If you haven't tried this local spot- you are missing out! Save room for dessert- all are home made and you'll be glad you did! read more

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Amazing!! It's a good thing you have to wait for a table (in the very nice little bar area that is set aside for it!), as the menu is HUGE. The fish was so fresh and had so many options for preparations! I had the corvina, sauteed with beans and rice and veggies and plaintains and corn bread (Ok. you do have to pay extra for some of those extra sides, but I couldn't decide!!!) Everything was terrific. We will definitely be back! This might be my new favorite spot in the area! read more

We're here at least a couple times a month and have NEVER been disappointed. The menu is extensive, with an entire page of specials. Mind you - it is a fish place. So while they have stuff for landlubbers the best dishes come from the sea. I try to never eat the same thing twice just because of the extensive menu. Tonight I had off the special list which was the most amazing yet! Sesame salmon in broth with seaweed. It was the best piece of fish I've ever had. The service is always attentive and smiling. The cole slaw guy is the best! (If you know you know). It's a busy place, and have quite the wait during season....but we're lucky to be here on the off season when things are quieter. If you're a fish lover truly one of the best! read more

Captain Charlie's Original Reef Grill - Sesame salmon on broth - a special - soooooo good! - Seafood Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

I ordered the fried corvina, but unfortunately, it lacked seasoning and had a very bland taste not my type of dish. The restaurant was packed with locals, which is usually a good sign, but the flavor just didn't deliver for me this time. read more

Captain Charlie's Original Reef Grill - Open Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

We went about an hour before closing, and everyone was really nice. Service was great but not too intrusive. Highly recommend the Tuna Spring Roll & the seafood Alfredo. I eat dairy free and was a little concerned I wouldn't find anything but there were so many options to choose from! I would highly recommend going! read more

Captain Charlie's Original Reef Grill - Dolphin over mashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida

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Great food! Another place you must go to early in Florida. Food is amazing. Had a fish I never had before and was delicious. Service was great. Can't wait to go back! read more

I was in west palm for a week and got tired of food on resort so I came here. I started with the escargot it was pretty good but could have been seasoned more. I had a glass of rose that was really good. My boyfriend got the conch soup it was okay to me but he thought it was good. He ordered the yellowtail it was really good and fresh and I got the whole fried snapper with salad and fries instead of plantains. The snapper was crispy but could have used more seasoning as well. The star or the show was the dessert! We ordered the banana coconut rum cake with the blueberry Oreo ice cream and it was really really good! the service was really good was well read more

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Popular old school local joint with good food and reasonable prices. Surprisingly fresh. The veggies were not over cooked. The pasta is homemade and they have gluten free pasta (which also tastes homemade). The fish is fresh and cut that morning. The desserts were also homemade, including the ice cream. Service was good, attentive. Ambiance was sufficient if you are ok with the old style booths and tables. The place was clean despite its age and there is nothing impressive about it from the outside either. There is some outside dining under a canopy that faces the road and parking lot. The menu is very extensive. I ended up with a swordfish on skewers with zucchini and tomato and a large helping of lemon Parmesan pasta. I'm learning to like fish and fresh fish isn't as fishy tasting so I tried this and It was delicious. Hubby had the yellow fin tuna with rice and beans and broccoli. He says it was good. He ate it all up. After dinner we were full but couldn't resist the dessert options. I indulged in the flourless brownie ice cream sandwich and hubby had the Captain Charlie's chocolate sea salt ice cream pie. Both were amazingly worth it! I can see why it's so popular. I spent $90 for two meals and two desserts and that included the tip so for all we got, not bad. The portion sizes were large and we just had water. read more

I go for lunch. Best deal and seafood in FL. Also, I eat a lot of Mexican food and at lunch time their mexican dishes are simply the best--tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, burrito's, all excellent. Best Mexican food in FL. Only at lunch time I believe. read more

Had lunch at Captain Charlie's today. Great luncheon specials. I had the fried shrimp. Large shrimp fried to perfection, still juicy. My wife had the Mahi Mahi fried and was perfectly cook nice and moist. Her side was not so good. Like a peach chutney? Service excellent. Tables are crowded and worked good for three of us. G read more

Fried oysters from their lunch menu. Absolutely delicious ! Adding to this review another viewer not sure how to add to this particular opinion but I can tell you and add these where the best oysters I've had read more

Omg the tuna tostada is one of the most incredibly flavorful food I have eaten. It is the right balance of ginger, cucumber, tuna, and blueberries- just incredible. Eat is last - you won't want anything else. And the wine by the glass list will blow you away - Far Niente Chardonnay for the juice. Trust me you want to try this. read more

Captain Charlie's Original Reef Grill - Seafood Near Me - Juno Beach, Florida