I love this place so much! Seafood it so fresh and the steak is literally bombdotcom. I live the service the people were so nice there! The ambience of this place is like your on a ship but it's all dimmed and pretty! read more

Captain Jack's - Seafood Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

We have always recommended Captain Jacks as we have been frequenting this restaurant for 25 years now. However, we went recently and the market prices are absolutely insane. We are reasonable people and understand prices will increase, but what was once a $300-$400 dinner for two cost us over $600! For the exact same items (King Crab which they are known for). It's just gotten to be too much to justify for all our special occasions. We used to come at least 4 times a year and bring our adult kids but looks like we will need to reconsider where we spend our money. $600 for two people is not normal even for seafood. read more

Captain Jack's - Seafood Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

Love Captain Jack's. Great attentive servers, great food, we always order the King Crab legs served with a salad and their in house made blue cheese salad dressing. Everything else is Ala carte. Great ambiance read more

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Well had not been to Captain Jack's in years We thought we would go for our 51st Anniversary & our Gradaughters 20th birthday. We had reservations for 6pm on Wed. Night. The service was fine but our food was very disappointing. For a $500 dollar dinner. We had the Albacore & cheese appetizer you should never order. The halibut was dry, the king crab legs were over salty & very dry. $150 dollar market price we expected better. The lamb was a bit gamey The filet Mignon was the only meal that was good. We will not be back. Very disappointed read more

I'm really confused why people like this place. We went here on a Saturday night for my dad's birthday. We had a 7 pm reservation for four. We were the first couple to arrive and check in at 6:50 pm. They won't seat us until everyone arrives and offered us to wait in the bar area. After about 10 minutes the bar area started to get really stuffy and smelled like a gym. The rest of our party arrived 10 minutes late. When they checked in, the hostess looked at her watch. We know, they were late but I'm sure they encounter this all the time with the parking situation. We waited another 25 minutes before we were brought to a table. The restaurant is small, choppy, hot and stuffy. The food was eh. The shrimp cocktail was average and the cocktail sauce had a weird taste. The cheese in the crab quesadilla overpowers the crab. The crab legs were dry as hell. I asked for the dressing on the side of the baked potato and it came on the potato. The salad was probably poured out of a plastic bag from Costco. The filet had no seasoning and was also as dry as the crab legs. The servers were attentive and nice. Our dinner for four cost over $500. Come up to LA and have some real fresh seafood in a classy restaurant that doesn't look and smell like Pirates of the Caribbean. read more

Great restaurant, food, views, and service are all exceptional. Been coming here for many years and love it.

Excellent steak and crab legs! Ambiance is very romantic. Set along the canal and red lights...bar is great also and love the entertainment. read more

Horrible!! The actually made a mistake and gave us two shrimp cocktails and we ordered one. We informed the server and he said they made a mistake an it's all good. 10 min later after eating out of two orders they came and took it away. What are they going to do with it? Use it again. We asked to talked to the manger and he's said with 2 shrimp he can get the supplier to repay him. Was it worth the crab leg dinners (3) at 159.00 worth it. We got up and paid our bill and walked out. Watch out they might be reusing their food. read more

First time to Captain Jack's and it did not disappoint. The prime rib is the best I've had. The king crab was delicious as well. It seems like they have a team of servers that do certain things while they wait on you. One server bring you there menu and talk to you about it. Then another server brings out bread and drinks. Then another server comes and takes your order, which was the one who we saw the most. The place had a 70's decor maybe be 80's. read more

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Food, Service ambience and staff are great. I go at least 4 times a year but when I do go my wife and I splurge

Been coming here for years, food is always good. We both ordered the Prime rib and Alaskan red crab entrees, both were fantastic. Our server stated the prime rib would be 12 oz. But it showed about 16oz. Fantastic service and food, highly recommend, but dinner for two will run over$300.00 without drinks. read more

Captain Jack's - Seafood Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

Never been here before. Hands down best experience here. Live music was great!! Service was incredible. Late night visit and staff was on it! Mikala and bar staff was so great!!! read more

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The food is absolutely delicious, however the crab legs, king crab legs specifically prices have gotten out of hand. For two people it came to $300. We've eaten at your restaurant five times in 2025 so far. Do something about those runaway prices. We always have the prime rib and king crab legs. Then you always get us on the way out the door with the chocolate cake. That's so wrong. read more

Captain Jack's - A prime rib is extremely tender and delicious. I know I'm not supposed to have it but damn it I can't help myself. - Seafood Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

Went here for a work dinner the service was good it was cold that day and we were seated outside but they had a heater they were kind enough to adjust for us. The service was pretty good although they forgot some of our order for an appetizer but we just ended up telling them to take it off the order. The food is pretty good the prime rib is super soft and the potato that I ordered with it was huge. The kind crab was okay. I like their Shirley temple a lot it was huge and I drank it all surprisingly. The carrot cake was super sweet but was good to take home and eat with some milk. read more

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Excellent food and service as usual . Prices have gone up significantly but for special occasions it is worth it.

I've grown up coming to captain jacks and love the king crab legs. My fiancé and I came in Sunday night one hour before closing. We were sat quickly, but the food took a very long time. We were super disappointed in the service. The server was obviously annoyed we came in late as the restaurant was clearing out. The sever was so annoyed that the table next to us asked if he was okay. read more

Captain Jack's - Crab legs - Seafood Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

This was one of the most disappointing and unacceptable dining experiences I've ever had - especially for $500. From the very beginning, the service set the wrong tone. Our waitress never introduced herself or made us feel welcome. She came to our table and immediately launched into a rushed and dismissive spiel of the most popular dishes. It felt rude and unwelcoming-- not the kind of welcome you'd expect at a restaurant where you're about to spend hundreds of dollars. Things only went downhill from there. I ordered crab legs, and when I cracked one open, the meat inside was completely black (see attached photo). Crab meat should be white and fresh -- not dark, spoiled-looking, and inedible. We called over the first person we saw, who happened to be the busser, and he even looked shocked when he saw it. He went to get the waitress (not our waitress who was originally serving us) and she was rude and dismissive as well, she stated "I heard there is a problem with the crab" we showed her, which she also looked shocked, and she said "ill get you a replacement." Moments later ANOTHER server brought over the replacement crab leg which we kindly asked to now box up. While waiting for them to box it up and for the server to bring the check, there was not one person, out of the 3 servers and bussers, who came to apologize, explain how something like that could make it to a guest's plate, or any effort to make it right. No discount, no gesture of goodwill, not even an acknowledgement of how unacceptable it was. Not even a manager came to acknowledge the situation. When you're paying $500 for a meal, the absolute minimum expectation is that the food is fresh, safe, and properly prepared. On top of that, the service should reflect professionalism and care. Instead, we were served spoiled crab meat, brushed off without an apology, and left with the feeling that the staff either didn't care or didn't think it mattered. At this price point, there is simply no excuse for serving bad food and treating guests with indifference. This restaurant failed on both quality and service, and it's not an experience I would ever recommend or repeat. It is such a shame because this use to be one of our favorite go to date nights - not anymore. Id rather go elsewhere than risk the potential to end up in the ER due to necrotized spoiled crab flesh. We ended up throwing away all our crab legs after researching this issue as they could be potentially contaminated and this could lead to serious shellfish food poisoning that can cause fatal dehydration. Hopefully all other legs are not contaminated, and this doesn't happen to other customers. Too bad there is no place to email the manager to let them know how harmful this can be so they can make it right rather than brushing it off as no big deal and serving this to other patrons. I guess I have no choice but to contact the health department. Glad we took a picture...$500 down the drain. read more

Captain Jack's - served spoiled crab - no acknowledgement by staff. - Seafood Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

Had a reservation and immediately upon entering the restaurant there was an extremely strong smell of urine. The waiter station is right by the bathroom, the bathroom is the size of a kitchen cabinet, I thought maybe it was coming from there but it made us sick to our stomach. To make matters worse, the patrons made clear that "African Americans" are not welcomed in this establishment, which I'm okay with. Who wants pissy seafood, not I read more

I don't know how I've missed this place. But now that I know about it I'll be coming back. We enjoined steamers, oysters and crab legs and all were top notch and served with all the special ingredients one needs to have them exactly to your personal preference. Delicious bread, smart and efficient service in an atmosphere that is perfect for the menu. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

An Orange County gem that has been around a long time. Still has the same old school vibe with delicious food and terrific service. The crab legs are to die for and the oysters were awesome. My son ordered the prime rib quesadilla as an appetizer and it was huge! Could have easily been a meal. There's valet parking as parking does look to be an issue. Bathrooms in the place are super small and the place is a little outdated, but I think it adds to the charm. It is expensive, so not a budget friendly experience for sure. read more

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I'm 35. I used to come here 20+ years ago for special occasions with my family. My dad and I thought it would be sweet to go back after so long. It was a decent meal. I just can't get over the price point for the crab legs. And we didn't think to ask before hand. Expect to pay $140/pound. Baked potatoes are always good. Ribeye was good but nothing mind blowing or worth the price in my opinion even though you're getting a big slab of meat. Love the artichoke. The crab legs were very enjoyable. But I probably won't be back. I still havent recovered from receiving the check after our dinner read more

What better way to celebrate a newly married couple than with towering King Crab legs and expertly crafted cocktails? Captain Jack's delivers on both, making it the perfect spot for a special occasion, or just a Wednesday night when you're feeling fancy but still want to wear flip-flops. We kicked things off with two artichokes for the table, but let's be real... I wanted one for myself and had no intention of sharing. Zero regrets. The portions here are generous, so while the prices lean toward the celebration tier, you absolutely get your money's worth. The crab? Pre-cracked. No need to battle with your meal--just dip, savor, and enjoy. One friend, who doesn't do seafood, opted for the prime rib. Her verdict? "Tender but lacking flavor." My repeated advice? Get the end cut. Did she listen? Of course not, she never does. Will I keep trying? Absolutely. Would I go back? Without hesitation. And next time, I'm making sure she gets the end cut. read more

Captain Jack's - Seafood Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

I had high hopes about this place prior to coming here because i've heard a-lot of good things from HB locals. The restaurant itself is very charming, as it feels like you stepped into a wooden ship with fun decor and stained glass windows. There are fish tanks everywhere and views of the water- which i appreciated. Captain Jack's was pretty packed so I already anticipated a slightly longer wait time. The servers were all nice, and we put our order in at around 8:45, and we ordered potato skins, 12 oz prime rib medium rare, two caesar salads, and 18 oz of king crab. The fresh bread came out in a timely manner, and the sourdough was so fluffy and warm. 15-20 minutes later, the loaded potato skins came out piping hot and that was tasty as well. Our two entrees took an awfully long time, but I am not one to complain until it hits the 50 minute mark. As someone who also works in the service industry i totally understand for the most part, but we didn't end up getting our food until 10 pm. So roughly, it was an hour long wait for our food and all the tables around us had already received all their food, paid, and left the premises at this point. We finally spoke up at 9:50 pm and the food came out shortly after. The prime rib was lukewarm and was served with ranch for some reason, but at least the crab legs were hot. The salad was subpar, as the caesar dressing was not the caesar that we were used to seeing at most establishments. We asked for the prime rib to be medium rare, but from the looks of it, it seemed pretty rare to me. It didnt have much seasoning on it either, but I guess that a plus so at-least it wont go to waste; I can bring it home and feed it to my cats. It was extremely chewy, and some pieces were so bad that we couldn't even swallow it. We even had to spit a piece out and cover with rice because we felt bad. We truly did not want to be Karens about it, especially because the staff were all very sweet people and it was basically closing time. I would only really only come back to try more seafood to give it a second shot, but sadly I was pretty disappointed in most of the food we ordered at such a well renowned/historical spot. I really truly wanted to like this adorably themed place. read more

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One of our favorite places to have a good meal. It was my Birthday celebration. We hadn't been there since we'd moved away. The food was fantastic, a bit pricer than it was 10+ years ago. (But then everything is pricy these days). Service was great. Décor was perfect. We look forward to eating there in the future. read more

Captain Jack's - Complementary Birthday cheesecake--- yummy - Seafood Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

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Came for dinner on a Sunday on my way home to San Diego and was blown away by the service and food. From the valet outside to the moment we walked in we were greeted kindly and ordered a drink while waiting for our table. The waiter answered all our questions and brought us warm bread right away. I ordered sirloin and potato while my husband ordered seafood scampi. Both were delicious. We were so stuffed we ordered mousse cake to go and ate the next day with our leftovers. I ordered a classic margarita which was a little too sugary for me but it wont effect my 5/5 review, next time ill try an appletini instead. I would definitely come back to this restaurant next time im passing through. So much food but worth the price and wait. read more

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Visiting Captain Jacks for the first time in 14 years. Used to be favorite place when we came to town. Not anymore, went there last night while on vacation, crab legs over cooked and flavorless, prime rib and filet steak overcooked flavorless, rice no flavor just white rice. When you pay $130.00 for a combo meal and the satisfying flavors aren't there it's disgusting. To top it all off we were there 30 minutes after opening. Food should have been the freshest. So disappointed, won't be back. Signed Disgusted read more

Indulgence! Killer crab legs, prime rib is solid. The service is frequent and helpful. This ours our go to for special occasions. I do hope they partner with a good reservation system though read more

Captain Jack's is a staple in our family. It holds so many great memories for my family and me. This review isn't just for one experience. For me, it's all about the crab legs. You won't find any better in the U.S. They are huge!! I occasionally do the combo with prime rib and crab legs. We always start with escargot, it's our fave. The salad dressings are house made and we usually all get the blue cheese, so thick and delightful. The sides aren't anything too special, but who cares, we aren't there for them anyway. Captain Jacks is dark and dimly light in the entrance, but the dining areas are a bit brighter. It's situated on the harbor, so you can watch the Duffy boats go by. It has an older dive bar vibe, but also upscale. It's perfect and so cozy during the holidays. Service is what really sets CJ's apart. They work as a team and they are on top of it. Waters always full, cocktails present, table cleaned after each coarse. Extra plates for crab legs are provided and warm water with lemon to clean your hands. We love Captain Jack's and hope it will be around for many more years. read more

Captain Jack's - Escargot - Seafood Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

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The ambiance is fabulous. Dark wood, cozy and a piano player. The service was good. The food was fine but nothing spectacular.

Good food, great service, and nice view in the patio area. We celebrated a birthday dinner and started with a cosmo cocktail, salad, and split portion of prime rib, shrimp, and rice pilaf. Everything was delicious and definitely worth a visit. Reservations definitely required! read more

Captain Jack's - Prime rib, shrimp, and rice pilaf (SPLIT portion) - Seafood Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

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Captain jacks has been open for like 60 years and stepping in to their restaurant is like being transported into an old nautical themed seaside restaurant bar with class. This place has major character but the real star of course is the Alaskan King Crab. Anytime anyone ever says they want to eat some good crab there's is only one place I recommend. They also have plenty of fresh fish and steak options which you can pair with a full or half order of Crab Legs. The staff is friendly and their team like approach is great and the restaurant is always clean and cozy. read more

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After returning here at least 5 times a year each time with a large group of ladies, and alway being greeted by the Manager Ronnie, and his "sour puss" keeping us waiting at least 15-20 minutes for our table with a reservation. Tonight the food was not that terrific, my party is always between10-14, and we were all very disappointed. All of us run up huge bills, we tip well, and order from the bar even on their no corkage night Thursday. But tonight we had a misunderstanding with our waiter Anthony. He charged someone who ordered a dinner of Chilean Sea Bass an addional $8 for a baked potato. When Anthony asked if she preferred rice or a baked potato, we all heard him, and he never mentioned there would be an $8 additional charge, until it was seen on the bill, along with the $3 charge for a Cajun sauce she thought came with the meal. When we called Anthony over and she told him this was definitely a misunderstanding, he apologized and said there is nothing I can do. We asked him to check with the Manager and see if he would remove the $8 charge, since we come in all the time, and this lady had been coming for the last 40 years with her family even. Anthony came back and said he asked the Manager, Ronnie about removing the charge and he said NO. We were all shocked! I stood up to find Ronnie, who has seen me there many times, since we've been regulars for the last 3 years. I found Ronnie, standing and watching TV in the bar. When I approached him, to explain the $8 charge and the misunderstanding. He rudely said, "I remember something like this happened the last time your party was here." I said, that is not true I don't know what you are talking about? I went on to discuss what happened, but he wouldn't hear of it, and said it's on the menu and he adamantly refused to remove the $8 charge. Unfortunately when Anthony offered the baked potato, no one was holding the menu to know about this additonal charge and it honestly did sound like he was offering an option, we all heard him. For the HUGE bills my group runs up at Captain Jack's consistently it's now all out the window thanks to the poor business sense of their Manager, Ronnie and his miserable disposition!! It's so amazing how a restaurant Manager like Ronnie can ruin a dining experience for everyone. We will not be returning here again that is for sure!!! read more

Everything here is 5 star! The food, the service, the location and the ambiance. This place has not changed much over the years. read more

Captain Jack's - The correct view of the mud pie. - Seafood Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

Always love experiencing Captain Jacks. The crab legs and prime rib are absolutely AMAZING! We try to visit at least twice a year. read more

You need to come here and try their prime rib. One of the absolute best places, it's casual inside, cozy, make reservations, don't be fooled by the exterior. They kept it all original but they focus on the food, it could be a special occasion dinner, or any occasion really. Their entire menu serves deliciousness, but prime rib is their forte. read more

Been going here for years. The food has always been good, along with the service. It's a bit noisy but tolerable. At least you don't hear the idiots who always feel the need to FaceTime while blasting the volume. read more

Let me start off by saying that there is no place that either I or anybody that I know has been to that has better crab legs and prime rib then yours truly, Captain Jack's! My family and I have been coming here for years and will continue to come here for decades to come. Their staff is exceptional. Everyone is so caring and on top of their game, they're well-trained, kind and attentive. The one thing that cut off a star was during our latest experience, there was a hostess who wasn't so pleasant. Aside from that, this place is a gemstone that will outlive us ALL! Tip: get both the blu cheese AND caesar salad dressing on the side of ur dinner salad. read more

If I could give Captain Jack's 1 million stars, I WOULD! My boyfriend and I came here for the first time to celebrate our anniversary and we absolutely had the greatest time ever! We ordered: - Oysters on the Half Shell - Prime Rib - Red King Crab Legs - Espresso Martini - Old Fashioned My boyfriend was smiling ear to ear when our food came out. The prime rib was THICK & JUICY! And the King Crab Legs were so flavorful! We would order the same exact things all over again. The service was wonderful and our servers were so kind and made our evening so special. We can't wait to come back! read more

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We've been coming here for years and unfortunately the service was terrible. We can't remember her name.. no refills. Also, due to market pricing, you never know, right? Well, for years, our king crab plate was $110. Last visit, 3 weeks ago, our crab plate was $140 each! Yikes. Huge price increase since we were there a few months ago. It had something to do with Gulf vs. Alaskan purchase issues? I'm not sure a menu full of market price looks that great anymore at a 30% increase. The ribeye was over cooked to well rather than medium. BOOO captain jacks. Very friendly hostess and like I said, usually top-notch service and food. Old review: Fantastic as always. We've been going to Captain Jacks for 4 years, I believe. Always a great place to bring visitors. Crab legs & scallops & escargot is usually our go-to. The prime rib is terrific, along with the steamed clams. If you're a blue cheese fan, the salad is excellent! Thanks, Captain Jacks, for exceptional service (this time by server Jack!) and food quality. We look forward to it again and again! read more

Been coming here since I was a kid, now I came here for Father's day dinner with my wife and baby and it was fantastic. Still an amazing restaurant. The atmosphere was great, the staff were very welcoming and friendly. Tim was also very great!! Now for the food, the salad was super tasty, the caesar dressing was the best! We ordered the prime ribs and the meat was cooked to perfection. Very juicy and full of flavor! Will definitely come back here again. If I could give a higher rating then I definitely would. read more

Captain Jack's - Prime Ribs - Seafood Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

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