By far our favorite meal during our 7 day trip in the Florida keys. We enjoyed it so much that we went back a second time for our last dinner. The highlights were the captains style mahi, the jalapeño encrusted mahi and the key lime pie. It was the best key lime pie we had on our trip! read more

Captain Craig's Restaurant - Captain's Style catch of the day (mahi) - Seafood Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

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Best meal of our vacation, hands down! We started with the smoked fish dip. This fish dip is a bit more mayo-forward than others we've have but it was sure delicious and beautifully presented. All of us got some type of fresh fish. I tried the coconut encrusted hogfish in key lime butter. Whoa! So delicious, fresh, and not too heavy. The mashed potatoes were really good too! My wife also enjoyed her jalapeño encrusted grouper as well; the perfect blend of green, charred spicy notes without being overpowering. We loved the charred green beans, something we'd not had before. The menu here was refreshingly original and a fun take of fresh seafood. It's a cool spot and the service was good too. read more

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Best meal during our weekend trip to the Upper/Middle Keys. Just what you hope for in a destination known for fresh seafood. Our server was prompt, attentive, and answered our questions well. We started with the fish dip. Great presentation and nice sized portion for sharing. I had one of the fresh catch-the grouper-prepared blackened with the key lime butter on the side. Excellent! Paired with a generous portion of fresh green beans. Wish I had another night to sample more of the items in the menu. read more

Captain Craig's Restaurant - Fish dip appetizer. - Seafood Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

The best! If you drive pass this place make sure you turn around!! I recommend stopping and having a great meal. Shout out to the hostess who welcomed everyone and who served everyone with a smile and fast service. Oh the food was amazing!!!! read more

We ate at Captains Craig's today with 45 of our friends. Our service was amazing the food delicious and the price very reasonable. I had the fish and shrimp basket and my husband had the fish Special. It was all delicious,we capped it all off with a slice of meringue key lime pie. Definitely coming back! read more

Captain Craig's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

We had a very good lunch here. And we never would have found this place except for Yelp. It's very nondescript, in the middle of a strip, and doesn't stand out as you're driving down the highway. It's located on the right side driving south and it's very close to the street. There are only a couple parallel parking spaces out front. Only afterwards, did we realize there's a parking lot behind the restaurant. There were several tables occupied inside and a family seated out on the patio. We chose our table and browsed the menu. Many of the fish dishes had mahi which is not my favorite fish. Luckily, I was able to upgrade my sandwich to yellowtail for $2 more (they also had triple tail for another upgrade). I got the Tavernier fish sandwich with grilled yellowtail. It came with lettuce and tomato on a Kaiser bun. There was a small cup of tartar sauce, too. For my side I had mashed potatoes. No skimping here. The fish was a nice sized portion and quite good. My husband had their shrimp po' boy sandwich. This turned out to have some huge fried shrimp, along with slaw, pico de gallo, and sauce -- on a hoagie roll. He said it was very good. After chatting during lunch with some local guys seated nearby, we had requested the check and I headed to the ladies room. On my return, I saw two tremendous slices of key lime pie on our table. Questioning my husband, I found out that the guys had gifted us the pie. They'd already left so I never even got to thank them!!! The pie was truly sky high as described. And one of the best pies I've had of this type. A moist graham cracker crust, a layer of real not too sweet key lime, and a deliciously tall layer of lightly browned meringue. OMG! So glad we stopped here. I'd come back just for the pie. And I'm looking forward to that pleasure, again. read more

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As you are driving South on US1, Captain Craig's is on your right, (Gulf of MEXICO) side, in a strip center ... don't pass this place up! We discovered after parking that there is a large parking lot in the rear of the restaurant. The A/C is fully functional and there is outside seating as well. Our server gave us a friendly greeting and our menus. After taking our drink order we looked over the daily Lunch Specials offered. I chose the Shrimp Po'Boy sandwich, and my wife chose the Tavernier fish sandwich, with a $2 upcharge she changed from Mahi to Grilled Yellowtail. We both went with Mashed potatoes as our side dish. As we waited for our food, we had a nice conversation with a couple of locals who eat here frequently. One of the gentlemen was actually born in the old Cutler Bay area and moved down. Our meals arrived, piping hot and looking good! My Po'boy Shrimp sandwich had JUMBO sized shrimp with a light buffalo sauce and some inhouse made coleslaw which was perfect. Our mashed potatoes sides were velvety smooth, full of flavor and wonderful! My wife was glad she upgraded to the perfectly grilled Yellowtail. As we said goodbye to our neighboring tablemates, our server brought two slices of key lime pie with sky high meringue, gifted by the two gentlemen we had chatted with. What a wonderful surprise and gift of some of the best key lime pie I have ever had, (sorry Mom!), besting my mother's who was a native Conch. Great find! Great service! Great food! Great Lunch stop! read more

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We used ChatGTP to give us ideas for a trip to the Keys. I asked for local recommendations and it was spot on. Yellow Tail Captains style, grilled shrimp, soups and Key Lime Pie. A delicious meal! read more

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WOW!!! What a pleasant surprise! First time here and I'll admit I wasn't expecting anything grand or memorable. Boy was I wrong! Service was GREAT and they were slammed. Thank you Luz for your patience (we didn't know the menu) and your attentiveness to our party of 7. Drinks were great! Appetizers amazing! Dinner selections delicious! We had the shashito pepper, fish dip, shrimp bombs, and conch fritters. All were beyond excellent! For dinner we had shrimp tacos, triple tail jalapeño encrusted fish, the scallop and shrimp linguine, the chicken pasta and stone claw bisque! Every dish was super amazing! Ended with the key lime pie and hands down the best! We. Will. Be. Back!!! read more

Captain Craig's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

My rotary club meets here for lunch every Tuesday. They put out a small buffet for us, which is always different. Their Caesar salad is really good with the iceberg being nicely cold and crispy. The protein offerings are always yummy. They frequently have burgers, which are perfectly charbroiled. They had a creamy chicken which had small vegetables that was oh, so tasty. I don't eat pasta and thankfully if it is one of the offerings, they will always have a protein. Inside is small, but there is also an outside area. Even with being small, it isn't loud inside. This has become a favorite of mine in Tavernier. read more

This place has dramatically cleaned up and is a hidden gem in the middle keys now! I went a few years back, and it was dated and the food was average and overpriced. Fast forward to today - a transformation for the great! We ate there twice on a recent trip - dinner and lunch. Both were outstanding and reasonably priced, unlike so many places in the middle keys now. Tavernier sandwich- fantastic and great deal. The mahi tasted very fresh, and the mashed potatoes too. Fresh mahi - also great. Key lime pie - a steal compared to other places in the area. Decor was nice and the a/c wasn't freezing. Service was outstanding. We'll be back! read more

I've been here 4 billion times thanks to my long time friend Tony. Every time I love it. I've had the fish sandwich many ways. Blackened, fried, and grilled. I love grilled the best. This time it was fried and it was still the best fish sandwich around. The fillets were thick, hot, and the fish was extremely fresh. The bread, cheese, sauce, and tomato are all in perfect proportion that make my mouth sing. The only thing that changes is the thickness of the fillets which show there are fresh. You always get plenty though so I'll never complain. Served with a side and a pickle on the side. It's amazing. I had never had their calamari but tried it today. Either I got lucky or out the second best calamari I've eaten worldwide. I've had it all over the world. Pt Judith calamari is my favorite because of the way it's served. But this is a close second. It is 100 percent the most tender calamari rings I've ever had. If you are scared of the tentacles, push them to the side (although they too are delicious). You won't be disappointed. Fresh catch of the day was grouper, hogfish, mahi, and snapper. The tea was delicious, although I asked for unsweet and I got sweet. I let them know and they apologized and sickly brought me another without sugar. When I left they gave me one to go. The ambiance is typical keys decor. It's very nice in there with beautiful examples of native species of fish prominently displayed. Very ocean/beachy. I love this place and even though I got sweet tea I refuse to drop to 4 stars as I love consistency. These guys always deliver! read more

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Good food, low key atmosphere. Friendly service and overall positive lunch experience! read more

Captain Craig's Restaurant - Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

I really enjoyed the stone crab chowder, Lobster bisque, and calamari here. My husband and I also ordered mixed drinks and they were yummy! I just wish they had a happy hour. A couple of the drinks were good prices so I was happy about that. read more

Excellent service by Nataly and amazing food. The best key lime pie made fresh daily, not frozen. We looked up review on our way up from Key West to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Definitely recommend. read more

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Restaurant was short-staffed but we had excellent service from Jennifer, who made the experience memorable! Party of 6 and zero complaints. Famous fish sandwich (fried and sub Kaiser roll for the wheat bread) - hands down best I ever had! Grapefruit salad with key lime vinagarette was interesting and perfect! Captains Craig's chicken- melt in your mouth! Coconut shrimp and seared tuna - both delish. Highly recommend! read more

We to the restaurant for a late lunch. It was fairly empty and we were immediately seated. Everyone in our group ordered something different and everyone loved their food. The fish tacos, the shrimp Poboy, and the fish sandwich were all delicious. The table next to us ordered the seafood pasta, and ended up ordering it a second time to share. It was loaded with shrimp, crab, and fish. I would definitely get that the next time I go. Highly recommend! read more

I came here with a small group of adults and younger kids. I didn't feel like the staff were that friendly when we first arrived, and it took a long time for someone to come to our table. We also had to go up and grab kids menus because no one came by or brought them when seating us. They did end up getting way friendlier though as the meal went. That aside, we all loved the food! I got one of the specials, which was a yellowtail Parmesan crusted fish in key lime butter sauce along with green beans. It was SO INSANELY TASTY. That sauce was just the stuff of dreams. The green beans were perfectly cooked and hit the spot too! My husband ordered the pick two baskets with calamari and scallops, both of which he enjoyed a lot. He did feel the cost was too high but that is probably normal for the keys. Our friends got the key like seafood platter, one with pasta and one with rice, and also served with that magical key lime butter sauce. They loved their meals as well! There is parking in the back and we didn't wait that long once the food was ordered. I would definitely recommend! read more

Saw the good reviews on here and decided to give it a try. I had the jumbo fried shrimp and coleslaw. Probably the best, freshest fried shrimp I've ever had! And the coleslaw was simple ingredients and delicious! Hubby had the famous fish sandwich and said it was outstanding! Finished off with yummy key lime pie! Friendly staff, super clean and the coolest octopus sink in the rest room! read more

Our party had the fish tacos, fish sandwich, and 2 fish platters. All the meals were great and no complaints. Would recommend. read more

Captain Craig's Restaurant - Fish sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

We enjoyed our meals and service so much so that we went back the same week. The tuna sashimi was delicious, and the mahi was mouthwatering, in both the blackened and key lime/parmesan crusted preparations. Our kids were even treated well and enjoyed their meals which we appreciated. Def recommend! read more

Great little spot in Tavernier, food was excellent. Rather small so go early. Service was great as well. Definitely would go back!

Shut Up! Stop bickering about what restaurant you should choose...The answer is simple. Head to Capt. Craigs. I have been to MANY restaurants in the keys. So many, just same old menu traps for the tourist. Not this place. Their menu has alot of unique items. Just has the Key Lime seafod pasta! WOWZA!!!!! So good. Or the Jalapeno crusted fish! Wholly Schnikees Batman! Oh....Ha ha.. Let's talk about their key lime pie! Definitely one of the best in all of the keys. Don't delay! Get there now! I'll be back! read more

We ordered 5 appetizers: fried calamari, seared tuna, conch fritters, lobster bisque and shishito peppers. I ordered the grapefruit salad. Between the key lime dressing and the grapefruit, I think it was too tart for my taste. I wouldn't order it again. I also tried the key lime pie. My cousin loves the one from the Fish House and she said this one was better. So you may want to try it. The chef makes it in-house. 3 people in the table ordered Craig's Famous original fish sandwich and they loved it. Suggestion: order extra tartar sauce. The fish sandwich comes with cheese and it gives it a great taste. Service was a little bit slow, but we went on a Saturday night, so of course it was busy and we were 8 people, so it took longer to get us accommodated. Also, ALL their sauces are really good. Perfect to pair with the dishes they come with. read more

Captain Craig's Restaurant - Grapefruit salad - Seafood Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

The dive shop that we went lobster hunting with recommended that we take our lobsters here to have them cook them. Wow, so glad we listened. it was great. We had them cook 4 tails for us. 2 broiled, 1 blackened and 1 jalapeño Parmesan crusted. OMG... the jalapeño was the best lobster I've ever eaten. read more

This was an awesome place to have lunch. We had a shrimp appetizer. Excellent. I had a shrimp po boy. I could not believe the size of the shrimp. 4 gigantic shrimp filled the sandwich. Outstanding flavor. Kaboom Sauce was perfect. Not overly spicy, just great flavor. Coleslaw was perfect too. Great service. Thank You. read more

Captain Craig's Seafood Restaurant 90154 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, FL 33070 4.5 Stars Continuing my foray into the dining jungle of the Florida Keys, I found myself face-to-face with Captain Craig's Seafood Restaurant in Tavernier. Jennifer was my server for this escapade and I have to say that she started poorly. In fact, she was so bad at first that I wanted to leave. However, Josh came in for the save and I'm happy he did. Josh is truly an outstanding waiter. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that Jennifer pulled a 7th-inning rally and finished strong. Despite the menu, this place does not have a huge "touristy" vibe. While I sat here, three separate groups brought in their freshly caught fish. If you live in the area and don't already know that, you can catch and prepare/cook here. I ordered one Craig's Famous Fish Sandwich and the Triple Tail Catch of the Day, Captain's Style. After snapping a few pics of the grub, I got to work. The first item to hit my palate was Craig's Famous Fish Sandwich. I have to question the fluffery of the word "famous." I highly doubt a couple in Rome are talking to their friends about that fish sandwich they had in the Florida Keys, but one never knows. Regardless of the fame or lack thereof, I anticipated this to be a sloppy mess of gross. I was wrong. So very wrong. The Mahi was grilled to perfection and the house-made tartar sauce was fresh, tangy and delicious. Turning my attention to the feast that was my Triple Tail Catch of the Day, I stuck my fork in and plopped it in my pie hole. Hmm. One more forkful, to be sure. This was the star of the show. The Captain's Style preparation hit so well with the fresh triple tail. The flavors cascaded over my taste buds like a festival of fresh fish. Josh told me that several distributors supply a fresh daily catch. Guess what? He ain't lyin'. The sides of mashed taters and Cole slaw were your standard fare and nothing to complain about nor write home about. The Big Boy says, "As it is time for me to make like an anadromous fish and head up to the mainland, let me leave you with this. Captain Craig's Restaurant is a real delight if you are in the upper keys and are craving some delicious FRESH seafood." read more

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Excellent food! The fish is super fresh. Stopped here on my way to Key West. The first server we had could have used some more training but the second server stepped in and was great. Will definitely eat at Captain Craig's again. read more

Captain Craig's Restaurant - Decor - Seafood Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

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A must stop place when visiting Islamarda. Food was incredible! The service was great. They were very attentive and informative to all our wants and needs. Very nice ambiance on the inside with lots of large screens for whatever you're looking for. read more

Nearly nondescript place side of road in a small strip mall. Quiet, a/c and clean. Traveneir sandwich, blackened frilled was very good. The tacos, same way also delicious . Blackend green beans and tasty coleslaw rounded it off. Ice tea hot the spot. The blackened here is tasty and not overtly powerful read more

Believe all the amazing reviews! This place has great food!! It doesn't look like much from the exterior but don't let that fool you!

Really great fresh fish, the best key lime pie (generous portion), and service thats attentive without being overbearing. Blackened mahi was my favorite, my wife loved the grilled yellowtail. Will definitely come back. read more

My salad was very bland. I think I just ordered the wrong thing though because other patrons seemed happy with their meals.

We found this place based on others review. Here's our honest review.. Amazing food and service literally everything we tried was great. 1000% totally recommend. read more

Amazing flavors, creative combinations and fresh seafood. The pasta dish had generous amounts of seafood plus delicious sauce with details like capers. I appreciated the depth of flavors and well-thought out ingredients. Nothing rushed or thrown together. Super friendly staff attentive to detail which i appreciate. True hospitality. A real stand out in the many restaurants I've sampled this vacation. read more

Captain Craig's Restaurant - Key lime pie - Seafood Near Me - Tavernier, Florida

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We stopped here on a whim and were so grateful. The service was personal and excellent. Nice, relaxed beach like atmosphere. The food was great for everyone. The coconut shrimp, dragon green beans. Shrimp po'boy, grilled shrimp, pasta and key lime pie. Pie was delicious but I'm not sure why the squirt extra lime juice before serving. read more

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Service was fine but the food was just so-so. Just the normal fried fish and French fries. The shrimp and mahi was so over seasoned that we could not eat it all. Would not go again. read more

Very good food enjoyed that the service and the food will definitely come back recommended highly

The service was friendly and efficient, although we were the only customers at 11:30 a.m. we ordered crab bisque which was tasty. The fish tacos were good but not great. My husband ordered the "world famous fish sandwich " and it was not flavorful and the bread was plain toasted wheat bread. read more

We had the beef n reef w/ chimichurri to start and boy did that not disappoint. Then went crazy over the Key Lime pie and I'm pretty sure I'll never have one as amazing as this. Holy Man! Wow! Everyone was so kind, service sincere, and we will be back! read more

Captain Craig's Restaurant - The coconut key lime martini & key lime pie. - Seafood Near Me - Tavernier, Florida