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    Captain D's

    3.1 (38 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Fast Food, American
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    CAPTAIN D'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Scott W.

    Really bummed with our meals today. I was looking forward to some delicious hangover food after a great night out rocking with my buddies, but today the food was below par at best. We ordered two three piece fish meals with two sides of coleslaw ($10.09 each), the clam strips appetizer ($4.29), and the 5 fried butterfly shrimp ( staff upsold us $1.99). The fish was still good but the pieces are noticeably smaller, the butterfly shrimp and clam strips are mostly breading, not worth the calories. The sides of coleslaw are questionable; it taste like it could be bad but it might be good, is missing the usual sweet flavor and is more bitter, definitely not risking it. Complete waste of four sides. The restaurant is still clean, the atmosphere in the dining area was relaxing and quiet, and the staff were pleasant; however, we took our meals to go, so we didn't realize what we were getting into until we got home and sat down to eat. I might give them a chance again in the future but I'll probably wait until we get a coupon and just go with the Fish, broccoli, and okra, these items haven't let me down yet.

    Nancy W.

    We have been coming here for years. The quality use to be good but today we were disappointed with the sides. We got some shrimp and they were very very tiny. We also got fried clam strips but it was mostly just breading. The Fish however is always good. The coleslaw today was missing something it tasted kind of strange. I would come back for the fish but not the sides. The hush puppies were good.

    Everything was good except the premium price corn on the cob. PLEASE double check it next time before you send out some week old corn.

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    Helena K.

    Food: it was alright. The food worthy the price pay. The food was not that great but it does the job which what we ask for. Soup was salty. Service: they bring out the food for u and can either clean it or leave it. If u need anything u have to go get it yourself or go to the counter and ask. Nothing special about this place. Don't get hook into the price. It cheap so what your order will be small.

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    3 months ago

    Too much breading. I ate more breading than seafood. Service was not pleasant. In fact, Catherine was rude.

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    Very nice customer service but the food was very bland. Expensive for fast food. Clean restaurant.

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    2 years ago

    They deliver what they promise. I have never had any issues with Captain D's . They are pretty fast for fast food.

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    4 years ago

    Delicious seafood. Seafood deluxe platter always satisfies and I was left with leftovers.

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    Travis, we love to see it! Happy to fry up more seafood for you soon!

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    5 years ago

    They never seem to have it together. The crew acts like they don't want to work. Arguing over orders. Waited 15 min for our drinks.

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    7 years ago

    Got food delivered by Ubereats from here. Quick. Delicious. Big portions. Wish all locations were this good!

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    6 years ago

    Food is great the service is awesome we are parking outside and you can still get food after 9 o'clock at night so that is a good thing

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    8 years ago

    Staff here is excellent!! The family feast is huge! Thanks for be so helpful and polite lady's. We will be back

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    8 years ago

    Love the seafood dishes here. The management is always on top of things. Food always come out fresh and tasty.

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    9 years ago

    This was my first time eating here. Great service! Great prices. Ill be eating there again.

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    13 years ago

    Good fried fish and hush puppies. Fried clam strip side item is also good. French fries are just ok. Good parking and excellent service.

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