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    Captain Crab

    4.2 (782 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    CAPTAIN CRAB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Happy hour specials

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    pound of shrimp, lemon pepper fries
    Cami G.

    i'm actively sitting in this restaurant while writing this, which has to count for something.... kind waiters and hosts, quick waits, plenty of seating options for all sorts of party sizes. bring the whole gang!!!! my sister and i came for an early dinner, and WOW that was a real good meal. lemon pepper fries to die for. i just love ripping the little shrimpy heads. so yummy and makes me take my time. what more could a girl want!

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    Sonny N.

    I came in for a pickup order, and I do want to start by saying the staff was really nice and welcoming. Even though the food wasn't quite ready when I arrived, they were friendly and polite, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the food itself didn't fully deliver. When we got home and opened everything up, we noticed some of the shrimp were starting to turn black, which was concerning. On top of that, a lot of the shrimp was overcooked, and the shells were sticking to the meat, making it pretty frustrating to eat. The oysters were okay, but didn't taste as fresh as I was expecting, especially for a seafood spot. That said, the seasoning and overall flavors had potential, and the service experience was positive. I just wish the quality and execution of the seafood matched it. Hoping this was just an off day, because there's definitely potential here.

    Sandy J.

    Tried it for the first time; Tried fish catfish basket and hush puppies. In all honesty, I could taste the same Cajun Spices I buy from Walmart. Not impressed. Will have to try everything else that looks awesome on the Menu. But of course, it all depends on the taste of my palate.

    Julia L.

    I come here quite often and I do really love it. It always hits the spot, I feel like it's a good price as well normally I share the family special with my bestie and it's only $30 something each splitting the bill. I always get the snow crab, green mussels, and shrimp. I also love the clams, I get captains special for the seasoning and its bomb. I always get extra dip on the side too, and the food comes out really fast which I appreciate!!

    Loved My Delicious Famous Low Country Boil. Enjoyed Awesome Customer Service From My Server Nelly. Thanks Again & I Shall Return!!!
    Aneba F.

    Awesome Service Always From Luis!!! Thank You !!! Delicious Crab Boil Bag Again. I've Become A Regular !!!

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    Jennifer H.

    Everything was absolutely delicious, little packed today but worth the wait. The seasoning is so delicious and I love to throw it into some pasta with cream cheese. So good. We order extra sometimes when needed just to make our crab boil pasta

    Clams

    As a former manager of a seafood boil restaurant BC. I was very happy with Captain crab last night. The service was excellent. The food was hot and fresh and the restaurant was very clean. The shrimps were nice and firm and my clams were super fresh, the garlic butter, and spice profile were right on point. We will definitely be back.

    Fried Shrimp with Cajun Fries  1 Pound Shrimp and 1 Pound Black Mussels
    Lindsay W.

    Went here one weekend and it was busy! Fortunately, there was only a couple of minutes wait. This place is popular with families! The food didn't take too long, and our server was very kind. I wish the Cajun fries had a lot more seasoning. We had to ask for a side of seasoning to put on. Also, compared to other seafood boil places I have had, there wasn't as much flavor, but it was still decent. Overall, I would definitely come here again.

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    Anuja S.

    We placed a to-go order at Captain Crab and tried the Dungeness crab in Cajun sauce (extra hot), half pound shrimp in Cajun sauce, onion rings, and crispy Cajun fries. The seafood was fresh and flavorful, but we were disappointed that the shrimp and crab were packed together in the same plastic bag, even though they were meant for two different people. It made the meal messy and less enjoyable. I wish the person taking the order had double checked instead of assuming everything should go in one bag. On top of that, the Cajun sauce was very heavy-handed with butter and oil, which overpowered the seasoning. The sides were solid--both the onion rings and Cajun fries were crispy and satisfying. Still, the packaging and the excess oil left us a little underwhelmed, especially given the price point. That said, the ambience is fun and lively based on our past dine-in experience. Captain Crab has potential, but more attention to detail with takeout preparation and balance in the seasoning would make a big difference.

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    Adriana Z.

    If you need a seafood boil, THIS IS THE SPOT! I have been coming here for the last year now and truly no other seafood boil place compares. There is always a great punch of flavor and spices. Nevertheless, we ordered the Captain Special Boil w/ Captain special flavor & Hot level. It's the perfect amount for 2 people. We also ordered a side of rice and Cajun fries with additional lemon pepper seasoning. BOMB! The food came out pretty quick which was great because I was starving. The whole setup came out at the same time and the temperature to all the food was perfect. We destroyed the seafood boil and only left a couple shrimp in the bag... I would say the shrimp was cooked perfect meanwhile the lobster tail was a bit overcooked. Aside from that, our server was very kind and gave us all the goods to enjoy the meal. Of course I will be coming again! Very affordable, delicious, and service is always great.

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    Amanda V.

    Came here this evening with my husband and little for dinner. We were greeted and seated right away! Service was great and the food was delicious. We got mild Cajun and garlic butter which was tasty! If we've we find ourselves back in that area we will go back!

    Alisha B.

    Came here for the first time with a couple of regulars, which meant I didn't have to think about what to order, yay for foodie friends! And I'm so glad they knew what to get, because everything was delicious. Now I'll admit... I didn't try the crab (I know, I know, what's wrong with me?) but I just could not get enough of the shrimp and sausage. OMG, the sausage was fire. Spicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I'd go back just for that alone. Our waitress was fantastic, friendly and attentive without being overbearing (aka, my favorite kind of service). I also really appreciated the little touches: tablecloths, bibs, scrap buckets, and wet naps, they know how to keep a messy meal classy. We went on a weekend night and still got seated pretty quickly, which was a pleasant surprise. Overall, great experience, great food, and a fun vibe. I'll definitely be back and next time, maybe I'll finally try the crab.

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    Junior A.

    Now that there's so many seafood boil spots it's hard to find the best one. I've had the majority ones in the Sacramento area and this is my favorite. They have a nice size parking lot and there is also some street parking. There are tables and booths. They also have a separate area for big parties inside. I went in on the weekday and there was a small wait but I've heard about the wait time on the weekends. The server was really nice and attentive. I ordered M2.Shrimp(No Head)(1/2 LB). I added half pound sausage. I got some sides that were extra sauce, fries, and steamed rice. I love that the extra sauce does not come in the bag. They serve it on the side. The rice was yummy especially when adding the sauce. I got the "Hot" and it had a real nice kick to it. My flavor of choice was the captain special that has everything in it. The sausages had a real good smoked taste. The fries were cruntchy as well. Overall all my food was great. The prices are more reasonable than other seafood boil places in Sacramento. I'm already wondering when I'll be back. Oh! Also FYI. They have a killer lunch special too.

    Medium hot captain special Dungeness crab

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    Shawn L.

    Thank you Mary it's always a pleasure serving customers like you!

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    1 month ago

    Yummy as always.service is always good and it was nice a quiet for lunch. Lunch menu offers great deals.

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    Shawn L.

    Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you so much we cant wait to see you again!

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    Thank you! We are glad you had a great time! Come back soon!

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    We love it here. Great fresh seafood! Captain special hot sauce was perfect for 2! We ordered the special Snow crab shrimp crawfish

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    29 days ago

    Shout to our server Lino. End of the night and received fire service. Calamari was fire and the king boil was excellent.

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    Love this place! We got the shrimp with head on and it's not over cooked. Snow and king crab are huge! Will come again.

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    Very good food, service and ambiance . Wish there would be better deals. This venue is also clean .

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    Do you take any reservations?

    Yes. We take reservations.

    Is there a certain time you guys sell them or is it all day today and is it bottomless?

    Yes. We do.

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    We don’t use any peanut product to cook. Thank you for reaching out.

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    4.0(698 reviews)
    3.1 miMidtown, East Sacramento
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    I took my family here again because we love the fried chicken that much! Remember, it's only on…read moreMondays so book a reservation. I booked it on Resy because my AMEX Platinum card gives a quarterly credit at this restaurant. The potato gnocchi was 5/5. The calamari was 5/5. The fried chicken was 5/5! Service was great. The vibe was nice as always. This place is starting to become one of my favorites in Sac.

    I really wanted to like Hawks as it was recommended online to me as someone visiting from out of…read moretown. However, it ended up being one of those places that looks great but is solidly mid, and is questionably expensive to boot. I got the beet salad, which was more like an artfully arranged minimalist deconstructed salad popular in the mid-2000s. While the beets themselves (an exaggeration, when recombined there was a total of one (1) beet) were good, it came with these weird rubbery smashed goat cheese disks that were bland and seemed like they were premade a week ago. Like the saying goes, "The food was bad and there was not enough of it." For my main, I got a burger and fries, which was... fine. It was an okay burger. The fries were also just okay. But for the price they really should have been MUCH better. Plus, it's one of those tall, unwieldy, towering burgers that guarantees an underseasoned patty and unintentional deconstruction during the meal. On my way back to the south bay I got a way better burger for way less at Cali Kid. My service was actually quite good - my waiter was very attentive and checked on me often, and was friendly and engaging. Ambiance-wise, it's very cozy with a cabin, public house vibe. I feel like it might be a better place to get drinks and soak up the relaxed vibes before a main event elsewhere. This place could be so much better if they just tweaked the food a little... or a lot.

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