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Captain Tom's

3.6 (129 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Bars, American
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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CAPTAIN TOM'S ATMOSPHERE

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

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Garrison T.

While captain Tom's has been around forever, this is my first time visiting. They have daily specials for $12. I got the Alaskan white fish with fries Cole slaw and hush puppies. What a deal! The fries came out cold but the promptly brought fresh ones. The fish was well seasoned and soft. The staff is family friendly. I would 100% recommend.

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Christa F.

So, the phone definitely didn't eat first this time. We enjoyed two Admirals feasts which included flounder, shrimp, scallops oysters and deviled crab (which I never eat) with no substitutions. Also came with hush puppies slaw and potato of your choice. I skipped breakfast to enjoy this late lunch early dinner and still had enough for another meal. We got most of it cooked salt and pepper style and it was really good. Glad to finally have a chance to visit here after a long while.

Best Shrimp and Grits that I have had locally.

Great Service - Food was fresh and delicious. Clean restaurant and restrooms Best Shrimp and Grits that I have had locally.

Shrimp N' Grits
Karina C.

I took my husband here tonight for his first visit ever! We normally frequent a seafood location in High Point, however, I was getting more disappointed with each visit and needed a change. I love the options here! Seafood comes in different ways, paired with different proteins, and a nice selection of sides. The decor is rustic, but so is the building and the business and it's very fitting! The service tonight was great, as usual! I tried the shrimp and grits this visit and I was blown away! Such a delicious combination of flavors! My husband got the small popcorn shrimp with fries. He was impressed with the amount of food! His only complaint was that they did not have crinkle fries, but he enjoys his meal nonetheless! A nice change to our usual Sunday seafood dinner!

Fried Jumbo Shrimp - Small (8 pcs)
Leslie B.

I always enjoy a fried broiled or boiled place! I also enjoyed coming here early before it gets crazy busy. The food was ok. Not bad but not amazing. The service was really good and the prices are a little bit higher than I expected.

Canned oysters
Gail C.

Service is always solid, for ambiance - think grandma food in the 70s. But what I was served last week, looked like snots in a bowl. I have never been so turned off by how something was served.

Lunch special of Popcorn Shrimp and Flounder with a Baked Potato and their excellent slaw
Fred B.

It had been awhile since I'd visited this very good Southern style seafood restaurant, an institution in Kernersville since 1972. We both had a lunch special - Popcorn Shrimp and Flounder for $9.99, which comes with slaw, hush puppies, was and 1 side. This is a lot of food, and remains a nice value meal, especially in the current market place. And this is true even though the size of the special has shrunk - there was a single piece of fish where there used to be 3! The menu here is varied, with soups, salads, and country cooking choices - but this is first and foremost, a fried seafood stronghold - and they do it well. Ambiance - 4.5 Food - 4.5 Service - 4.5 Value - 4

Another frozen food.....hush puppies taste like cardboard
Terrence C.

This was the worse catfish I've had in many years. If I would have known that it wasn't fresh but frozen I would have not wasted my money here. My ranch dressing was spilled all over in the inside of the bag, so no dressing for my salad. I have no idea what kind of frozen hush puppies they gave me, but they taste like paper. It's just HORRIBLE!!!!! I would not recommend this place to anyone who wants real fresh seafood.

Sm fried catfish plate
Amanda H.

I'm a country girl and a sucker for catfish. Let's just say Captain Tom's does some great fried catfish and they don't skimp on portions. I usually order a small fried catfish plate. It has 2 large pieces of catfish and then you get to choose 2 sides and it's served with hush puppies. They are always busy but I've never had to wait long to be seated. I've never had a bad server. Last week I ordered my usual with a baked potato and upon unwrapping it I found the potato was bad. They did nothing to the potato it was just a bad one. I asked my server for a replacement and she was more than happy to fix the issue and I had a new potato within mins. It can get a little noisy but that's because everyone is conversing and enjoying their food. All in all a great place to grab a bite.

Fried Admiral's Seafood Platter minus the chewy oysters!
Laura M.

Sometimes you just want to eat at a fish camp... after all it's a highlight here in the south. Seafood piled high, a tall glass of sweet tea, condiments on the table ready to be abused, way too much to eat and some sea farin' decor. Yeehaw welcome to the Carolinas!

Mark S.

Not much to put here. Seated at 8pm, still no waitstaff at 820...left for another restaurant. Attempted to share with the hostess but she was busy on her cell phone and didn't pay any attention.

Elexis D.

I used to be a regular patron at this great seafood restaurant. Great customer service and if you enjoy a good, fresh hot shrimp Po'Boy, get your order in today! First off the bread is fresh and soft, the shrimp is crispy and hot. It's delicious and the hush puppies are delicious!

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Solid local seafood spot! Food is always very good. Their sweet tea is some of the best around.

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Food was okay... nothing spectacular. Service was fine. Ambiance was nice. Will go back.

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Amazing!! Fish perfectly fried! Every bite, the sauce was delicious. My new favorite!!

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Good food..great service..great ambiance. Looked like a traditional fish camp vibe. Shrimp and Whitefish platter was cooked to perfection.

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This was our first time eating at this restaurant and I highly recommend it. The food and service is GREAT!

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I'm not a big fan of seafood but this place has one of the most delicious fish sandwiches you can get in Guildford county

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