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The shrimp was a little too chewy but the crawfish cheesy bread was AMAZING! I sat at the bar since it was just me, the bartender was really nice. The locals I met were great too. read more

Captain John's - Crawfish Cheesy Bread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McAlester, Oklahoma

What can I say... The Capt'n has it going on with well cooked meals. More heat to the Red Beans & Rice in my book. Otherwise real good. Shrimp Po Boy was a hit along with the fresh fries. The Blackberry Bourbon Sour was awesome. Go for it! Will be back read more

Captain John's - Shrimp Po'Boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McAlester, Oklahoma

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Stopped here on the last leg of a vacation. Wife had the catfish po' boy and said it was very good. I eat a lot of meat and we hit burger and bbq joints on this trip, so I went with the grilled chicken sandwich. Glad I did. It was excellent. Both sandwiches came with pub-style battered fries. They were good. Our server was nice and the food came out fast. Glad we arrived when we did - 11:50 am on a Sunday. Lot was much more full when we left. They have a men's bathroom and a women's bathroom. Both are single occupancy, which is the one drawback for a place this size. Will go back if we pass this way, again. read more

If you have not tried Captain John's please do! I promise there will not be one thing you order off the menu that you will regret! Their steaks are always cooked to perfection and have the best flavor. My personal favorite is the Zydeco which is a grilled catfish fillet over crawfish étouffée and rice. It comes with their cornbread which had peppers and corn in it. So delish! They have the coolest decor and the service is always top notch. They have a second location in Eufaula on the lake I will definitely be giving that a shot this summer! read more

Our second time through and it did not fail to impress AGAIN! Big place, busy on a Sunday, but we were seated quickly and served the same way. Killer rolls and butter when you sit down. I had butterfly shrimp, husband blackened catfish both amazing. The other two in the party had the strawberry pecan salad and they raved about it. We will definitely go here again. read more

The food was hot and tasted good. The service was below average, waited several minutes to be waited on Waitress checked on us once. Did not offer drink refills. Very inattentive. The restaurant was clean and pleasant. read more

First time to eat here, and I think I just caught it on an off night. Was a Friday night, about a 30-40 minute wait. Service was good. I ordered the pan seared snapper, and I just have a hard time I was served snapper. This looked more like tilapia as thin as it was, and didn't taste like any snapper I'd ever ate along the gulf coast. Gator bites and boudin balls were fair, but a bit over fried though. Red beans and rice were delicious though. Wasn't impressed with what I ordered, but I'll probably go back and try something else. read more

Captain John's - Pan seared snapper? With a mostly uncooked shrimp on top. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McAlester, Oklahoma

Delicious Appetizer! Crawfish dip was Amazing, tasted great! Ordered for pick order on line and was notified when it was ready for pickup! Still nice and hot when I got back to the office. read more

We have eaten here a few times when they first opened and food and service were both excellent! Love the interior vibes. But..... the last time we came in (about a week ago). We were waiting to be seated and were completely ignored by hostess who proceeded to seat the couple who came in after us whom she seemed to know. When I mentioned to her that we were there first, she ignored us and just started talking louder, over me! The other patrons apologized, she just said "come with me" to the other guests while walking away. Will not be back read more

I am upgrading my review of this restaurant due to the owner reaching out and listening to the issues with my visit here. I would return if in the area based on that. I would encourage reaching out to their management during your visit if you are unsatisfied, as it sounds like they would have attempted to make it right. They are also looking at portion sizes moving forward to see where improvements can be made. Took well over five minutes to be acknowledged when arriving. Food portions tiny and tasted like it had all been microwaved. Would NOT recommend. read more

We love Captain John's every time we drive through McAllister we try to stop! We love everything, the fish, shrimp, cornbread and red beans and rice! Excellent but sometimes very crowded, we have had to leave because the wait was too long.... read more

Love this place! I've been several times and they always have amazing food and friendly service.

FOOD Bread - the bread is very soft dinner rolls and butter isn't too salted. Cajun Salmon Dip - the dip is good, but it doesn't really taste like Cajun. So really good and fresh. It's a colder dip. The chips are very crunchy. Blackened Salmon - the outside was a little bit salty. The salmon was cooked well. The fries were really crispy and crunchy, which were good. Probably one of the better fries that I've had. The broccoli that I got on the side was pretty mushy, which made it a bit hard to eat. My parents got the crawfish étouffée and they didn't like it that much just because it didn't taste like Cajun flavor. They did give a decent amount of crawfish inside though. VIBES We went around 2 PM and it wasn't that crowded. There's lots of boots seating as well as table seating. The lighting is pretty dim. Gives very like country vibes. Very spacious and it seems like a lot of people are here that are like families or work lunch. SERVICE Service is good. They were fast to get us drinks. The person also serving our table was really nice. read more

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This place knows what it's doing. Everything we had was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The catfish was perfectly fried, hush puppies were on point, and the portions were generous. You can tell it's made with care and not just thrown together. Service was great too--friendly and quick, felt like a small-town spot where they actually care if you're enjoying your food. Definitely one of the best local spots I've been to in a while. read more

I have to say that either this place was overhyped or we caught them on an off night. Service was ok but my daughter's steak was overdone, and mine was fattier than I would have expected. Probably won't be my first choice for a meal the next time that I am town. read more

On a roadtrip and was looking for a place open for a later dinner. What an unexpectedly yummy dinner! I really enjoyed the catfish dinner with fried okra and red beans and rice. Jambalaya pasta was also great. Worth stopping by! read more

Captain John's rocks!!! They replaced Catfish Cove years ago, and I remember being heartbroken thinking we lost a true McAlester treasure. However, Captain John's kept the food as it was before, and the vibe/ambiance is the exact same as well! I love their catfish with some cocktail sauce, some fried okra, and a baked potato. Their crab legs are also amazing, and their huspuppies??? Literally perfect. Of course, you can't forget their UNREAL rolls that come out before your actual meal. They are so yummy, soft, and just perfect! I could easily eat those as my meal. The service is always great there; they are attentive, kind, and down to earth. It's popular for a reason, and I've never seen this place not super busy! read more

Excellent food. We had the Cajun boil and it was all delicious. I especially loved the catfish, hush puppies and crab legs. It was clean and quiet. Server was adorable. Would definitely go again and will highly recommend! read more

We're visiting a friend of mine who lives in Allen Texas there was three of us. We decided to drive to Arkansas to Fort Smith. On the way back, we were able to stop at Captain John's and have a bite to eat. I must say the food was exceptional. All three of us enjoyed our meals. The service was great.. I would highly recommend stopping here . read more

Wonderful atmosphere, super service and just superb food. The rolls are extraordinary. Busy place, but not rushed.

A delightful find in an out of the way spot! If you traveling through the Indian nations of Oklahoma and need a tasty meal and maybe something to wash it down with, Captain John's in McAlester is a can't miss! We knew right away from the packed parking lot and the 45 minute wait that this was a sure bet. We were lucky enough to grab 2 seats at the bar & skip the wait. Plenty of catfish on the menu, as well as salmon, red snapper, snow crab and oysters, but we figured that since we were in cattle country we would have a Certified Angus Beef ribeye. GREAT choice! Although the 16ounce steak and two sides was less than half the price of just the steak at a "big city" prime steakhouse, the quality was everything we could have asked for! And Marti, our bartender, made a pretty mean dirty martini. read more

Boudan ball were delicious, everything ordered was good. I think server was new and was trying her darndest to do her best. The kitchen mixed up the order but the manager was on top of checking on everything and rectifying it. Would go again. read more

Traveling from AZ along SR 40 East bound. We stop in McAllester, OK for the night. The front desk representative at our hotel recommended Captain John's right across the street for a nice dinner. This small town eatery does not disappoint. I had the shrimp skewers with a side of red beans and rice. Hubby had the seafood bisque with cornbread. Barbara M our server made the recommendation and she was right on! The seasonings and serving size was just the right amount. So very tasty!! Should we pass through the town of McAllester, there is definitely a repeat visit in our future. See you later alligator Barbara M. read more

This was a great place to stop at coming from Robbers Cave back to Oklahoma City. Surf and Turf was excellent, service was great, and the premium sides were tasty! Will definitely be coming back on our next road trip. read more

While traveling for work across the country, I always look for great places to eat. On a recent trip from Missouri to Texas, I stumbled upon Captin John's Seafood and Steak in McAlester, Oklahoma. There was a short wait, which seemed like a promising sign of the food's quality. Once seated, the service from the waitstaff was excellent. I ordered the ribeye steak with a baked potato and mushrooms, all made from USDA Certified Angus beef. Despite the restaurant being busy, my meal arrived quick and was very delicious. If you're ever in the area, it's definitely worth a stop. I'll be sure to return if I'm passing through again. read more

Captain John's - Ribeye, Baked Potato w/Bacon, Mushrooms - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McAlester, Oklahoma

Food was great! Prices were fantastic.. Bar drinks were priced very well either way a good selection.

we have eaten here for several years almost weekly.. the last two visits.. one being today was horrible. I'm allergic to soy and the first bad experience was about a month ago. I requested no soy on bourbon salmon.. waitress said they had to recook it.. after the other 3 at my table had almost finished eating, they brought my baked potatoe, never salmon.. they didnt charge my meal because I didn't get to eat..tried to send potato in a to go box.. today I got same thing.. the bourbon sauce was one big clump of hard honey.. they redid it and still tasted horrible.. the salmon was soooo salty I couldn't finish it.. for $22 I expect good food.. in several years I have NEVER had an issue nor have I ever complained.. not sure what is going on but I'm very disappointed and wont go back for quite some time.. up to this point it's had a 5 star rating... read more

Was highly recommended. Fun atmosphere. Good service. Horrible drinks. Old Fashioned and LI Teas. We returned to give another chance. Nope. Mistake. Our food was not great but fine. read more

Excellent service and great portions! After being seated, the next item on the table was fresh-baked dinner rolls. I ate one... so I wouldn't make a decision with an empty stomach. I didn't even place my order yet! I ordered their surf and turf with etouffee. My sirloin cut came out perfect and my grilled shrimp cooked nicely. Before my meal arrived I already had my first adult beverage. The sirloin and shrimp were very delicious. The etouffee topped me off and was even more enjoyable with my second adult beverage. I used a couple more dinner rolls to sop up the rest of the etouffee. 4 stars for my first experience dining in. I'll need to try their lunch menu the next time around. If they hit the mark, I'll have to give them a 5 star rating on my next review. read more

Captain John's - Surf and turf with fried okra and etouffee. Dinner rolls too! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McAlester, Oklahoma

Well, I must say that Hensley was right when she told me that I would be glad that I chose this restaurant to get a take-out meal! It was located a very short block away so I just walked over by the motel office and across the parking lot & down a little strip mall. I' There were people waiting in line- a good sign . This is a very small town, so even on a Friday night, I would not have expected it to be as packed as it was ! They serve seafood, catfish, burgers, steaks& Pasta. The special tonight was quail. I heard several diners discussing that is what they were going to have. My dining partner had crabcakes and said they were good. We ordered him a side of fries when he also enjoyed. I ordered a three piece fried catfish, a loaded baked potato and sweet corn bread. The catfish were very long thin fillets. Lightly breaded with cornmeal and deep fried. Not oily, not greasy! Really close to perfect by my tastebuds. The sweet corn bread was a huge square, nice and moist and studded with red & green peppers. Delicious. This serving was so large. I couldn't hardly finish half! My second side was a loaded baked potato. It was a nice foil wrapped potato. It came with small containers of shredded cheese, bacon, and a packet of sour cream. It was tender and baked well, so I was able to eat it easily with my plasticware. While I waited, I sat near the bar area which was also full up. They were very busy making adult beverages. Everyone I interacted with was polite and very pleasant ! Customers seemed happy, too !!! If we ever get back here, we will definitely have it on your list of great places to eat. read more

Captain John's - Ordered to go since we have our 4 legged child with us - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McAlester, Oklahoma

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Hands down one of my favorite restaurants around. I went with my brother and sister in law for dinner. I had the blackened salmon with hush puppies and red beans and rice. Finished up with beignets. The food was hot and the flavors and textures were on point. The service and atmosphere were also good. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Captain John's - Blackened salmon, hush puppies, red beans and rice. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McAlester, Oklahoma

Went for dinner with a large group. Service was quick and attentive. Food was fresh and delicious: highly recommend the Captain's Seafood Platter (I chose red beans and rice + okra as my sides - I could have ate a whole bowl of the beans and rice!). Would definitely go again if in the area. read more

I saw the ratings on this place and had to stop. The server was quick to help me and take my order. I ordered a Coop F5, an Oklahoma draft and a fried alligator po-boy with fries. The F5 had hints of grapefruit which was pretty interesting. Now the po-boy. I had no idea gator could be so tender! It was amazing. The bread was perfectly toasted and it had just enough remoulade. The fries were extra crispy and delicious. I'll definitely back. read more

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I was told by the locals and others to stop in, so I did. Dealing with the service road and nearly construction was not fun but I got to their location and ample parking lot. I was warmly greeted, and seated quickly in what I would call an eclectic interior with four large screen TVs in the main dining room. My waitress was very nice and after she suggested options for dinner. I went with the Seafood sampler platter with a baked potato and broccoli which would join my adult beverages. The food was of very good quality and plentiful and actually a good value. No doubt this was the best meal I had in town on my week long visit so they get a solid four star review. Go and enjoy! read more

Delicious bread, coconut shrimp, hamburger and Swiss mushroom burger. Service was excellent.

Stopped by Captain John's on my way to Tulsa. The service was great! The food came out fast. I ordered the Seafood Trip which consisted of fried butterfly shrimp, fried catfish bites (nuggets), and a crab cake. The shrimp was really good, a 5 out of 5. The catfish was a 4 out of 5, since it was a little bland. The crab cake had too much filler, a 2 out of 5. read more

Captain John's - Seafood Trio - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McAlester, Oklahoma

9.5/10 Food: (always room for improvement) this place makes being landlocked almost ok, I would personally recommend for significant occasions. 10/10 Service: Whatever you use to hire, it works. Glass never empty type of place, I enjoy the recommendations. 9.5/10 Ambiance: so comfortable, plenty of televisions, music in the background, soft warm lights, for a open plan it feels intimate at times. read more

Sometimes the weight is long, but it's always worth it. Service with a smile and the food is always top notch.

As soon as we entered we were greeted by 3 smiling young ladies. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. In all honesty I haven't had the best experiences with the food when visiting Oklahoma. Captain johns surprised me and completely met the criteria of a delicious dinner. The portions for the price were very fair. My fiancé and I also had some drinks that were super good as well. The service was quick, as soon as we sat down they brought out a basket of fresh warm bread that was amazing! The food was great and so was the service I would most definitely recommend this place to anyone that visits McAlester, OK ! read more

Captain John's - 10oz sirloin with macaroni and cheese & red beans and rice Jalapeño Boudain with etouffee and jalapeño cornbread. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McAlester, Oklahoma