April 22, 2026, Always a nice place for a short walk, light lunch, and some great summer scenery on Long Island Sound in Bridgeport, CT. In the Spring/Summer, Fall/Winter, the Sunshine feels great. Bridgeport is a nice place to go for a day or weekend trip. It is getting better every day, but it has the same challenges as any mid-sized city in the USA. Lots to see and do in the Greater Bridgeport, CT area. Let's meet and greet at the Cove! read more

Service was great! Mixed beverages nice, however this is below average seafood. 22 dollars for 7 dollar frozen shrimp & fries is diabolical! The scene is cool bring your own drink & relax by the marina! read more

Excellent hidden gem in Bridgeport! Waterfront dining for the whole family: the lower level is fast counter service with an array of fried foods, fresh fish, a kid's playspace and a bar; the top deck is table side service and a full menu. They often have live music, always have a gorgeous sunset view, and it's my favorite pit stop on my drive back north to Boston. Pro tip: swing by the ice cream shack just a bit farther down the pier for an amazing blackberry icecream! read more

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5 stars for the beautiful view and outdoor seating. Good vibes. 3 for food. My lobster roll was 42 dollars and just okay. I know places close by with better lobster rolls for less $. read more

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"Everybody, listen to me And return me my ship I'm your captain, I'm your captain" (Grand Funk Railroad) We had zero issues with our lunch at Captain's Cove. Everything was fine- from the service to the food, to the wonderful view and ambience from the picnic tables and waterfront patio where we ate. Hats off to the engaging woman that took our order. I'd love to give her a shout out by name, but our receipt only identified her as "Server 2 Counter 2". She was helpful, very funny, and did us a solid by identifying the day's Senior lunch specials. We ordered lunch at the counter and went with two of the $9.99 Senior Specials, a Fish Fry with fried fish filet, fries, slaw, tartar sauce and a lemon slice. I went with a $21.99 Calamari Platter with a big portion of calamari, fries, slaw, marinara sauce and lemon slices. My calamari was very good - hot and tender and not rubbery or chewy at all. The marinara sauce was a nice touch to the platter. All of us were very impressed with the quality of the fries, they were dusted with something on the outsides which made them extra crunchy. Really, they were excellent. After lunch, we took a stroll down the boardwalk and checked out the small shops along the waterfront. Most of them were closed, but in season they would be a cool way to spend some time and pick up a few doo dads. All in all, we were mega impressed with the Captain's Cove complex. read more

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Ended up here for a lovely Wednesday afternoon at the end of the summer. There are plenty of picnic tables and benches to sit at. Most have umbrellas to protect from the sun as well as the seagulls. There are lots of birds that get all up in your business so be prepared for that. I grew up in CT but have moved away so scoring a good basket of Fried Clam strips was number 1 on my things to do list and I wasn't disappointed! Service was fast and pleasant. The strips were plentiful and the fries were tasty. They didn't have Heinz ketchup but the fries were so yummy I didn't need ketchup anyways. The tarter sauce was fresh and just perfect. It's not cheap but the food and atmosphere are definitely worth the price of admission! read more

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Nice spot to spend the afternoon with a sea breeze while enjoying some decent seafood fare. With the little shops along the marina being closed in Mondays & Tuesdays, the restaurant wasn't busy at all for a late lunch when we visited, but I assume weekends are quite busy. Service at the counter was quick & friendly and they even had someone walking around the deck to very politely remove plates & trays. read more

I tried captains cove from word of mouth and it was alright. I mean apparently it might of been better few years ago from what I was told but I wouldn't really know being it was my first time. I got a huge plate of fried seafood. And it was pretty good. I mean not the best in my opinion but not bad either. I tried some shrimp from my girlsfriends sister but it tasted more frozen. I Didnt really like it much. The restaurant has nice decor really does look like it has alot of potential. I would come back and try something else and see if anything here tickles my fancy. Perhaps some lobsters. read more

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This place used to be such a vibe.. Haven't came here since before Covid and I'd have to say it was pretty dead for a Saturday night, especially the last Saturday of the summer on Labor Day weekend. I ordered a platter with chicken tenders, buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks, and fries. Unfortunately they didn't even have ketchup, they ran out. This is the first time in my life I've been to an establishment that ran out of ketchup. They even ran out of regular lemonade, so I got the raspberry one instead. There was some people in my party who took some food to go.. they gave them paper with a small paper bag. They don't even have to-go containers. They had to wrap their food up like a present and shove it in a paper bag. The cheap brown bags you get at the corner store. The chicken tenders tasted like a chicken patty, it did not taste like real chicken. It must've had some fillers grounded in. The mozzarella sticks tasted like they were frozen not fresh. The fries were breaded and was the only thing I enjoyed, wish I could dip a few in ketchup, but this place does not have any. I tried my mans onion rings and it was nice and crispy. Someone I was with ordered the fish of the day and was given a small tilapia, I wouldn't be surprised if it was the type harvested to clean sewage. I remember when they used to have live music here. I remember when there wasn't a cover charge just to walk upstairs to the bar. Why would I want to pay $20 just to buy a drink and have to get frisked, when there isn't even live music, not even a live DJ, and you can see from the ground level that the balcony is absolutely not poppin. I feel bad for the beautiful little shops down the boardwalk, because I'm pretty sure this restaurant attracts their business. Compared to the last time I was here several years ago, this was such a disappointment.. This makes me sad. I have no interest in ever coming back ever! read more

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I wanted to come for the last Saturday(8/31) of the year! It closes until next Memorial Day! Idk what hppn. to Captain's Cove. It is not what it used to be. I haven't been here since Covid(I don't even like mentioning the C word smh). Captain's Cove consists of a seaport,boardwalk,restaurant,& bar. It has a couple of vendors on the boardwalk as well. I came w/ my sis,her bf, & mines! We wanted to order our food downstairs @ the restaurant & grab it to go upstairs to the bar(which we have done numerous times). We got there around 8ish in the night. We ordered our food & received a number that would be called. I noticed there was a cover charge of $20 to go upstairs to the bar. It used to be free. On top of that there was always live salsa bands. Idk if it was b/c it was in the night (the cover charge). We decided to just eat. It wasn't worth the $20(especially w/ no live band).We sat inside(there is an option to eat outside as well). My bf wanted fish so he ordered the fish of the day(which was tilapia). He isn't too fond of it but wanted fish. It came w/ a baked potato & corn on the cob. I ordered the butterfly shrimp w/ French fries. It came w/ Cole slaw. Our food took a bit (it was quite busy)so we all conversed. The food came out (it took awhile)& I was beyond disappointed. Shrimp looked like Chinese food shrimp. I can tell it was frozen shrimp. Gross! Crazy the shrimp @ the Chinese restaurant taste better.Fries,Cole slaw was good. My bf's potato tasted like it's been sitting there for a while & it was small.The fish was so thin I couldn't believe it & just 1 tiny piece. It tasted bland & it was deep-fried/breaded.The only thing that was a descent size was the corn on the cob(they gave him a whole one). It had no flavor though. I tried some of my sister's food. She ordered a sampler platter. It had mozzarella sticks,chicken wings/tenders,fries,etc. Everything tasted like it was frozen products deep-fried. I also tried her bf's seafood platter. It had fried clam strips,fish,calamari,etc. Meh,It was ok. Clam strips had nothing but bread crumbs. I asked one of the employees for a to go box. I had most of my food still left. I couldn't even eat it. That's how bad it was.She handed me a tiny brown paper bag & paper(it looked like paper you wrap shoes w/ or gifts). I looked at her like what is this. I had no choice but to wrap my food w/ gift wrapping paper & stuff it into the tiny brown paper bag. Overall, food is horrible (nothing but frozen not fresh food) & there is a cover charge just for the bar! I didn't feel the good vibes neither.Captain's Cove has to have new owners b/c this was never like this! This is a Bridgeport landmark & I feel like it's ruined. I will definitely not be back which is such a shame! read more

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Like most everything nowadays, Captain's Cove Seaport in Bridgeport has changed quite a bit. The crowds were much thinner today and there was no live music. However, we were greeted by three exquisite egrets. Two were in-flight, and one was playing hop scotch on the variety of spectacular boats on the docks. There are a variety of cute little shops, an ice cream store and one good restaurant with multiple floors. People were friendly, well behaved and handling the high temperatures and the intense sun pretty well. Everything was clean, merchandised and organized. There was plenty of parking available and it was nice to visit a spot I used to go to by boat when I was a teenager. read more

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Took my grandchildren here three times before the end of summer. Each grandkid had a special time and loved the visit. Nice and quiet during the week. The food was good, service great and atmosphere safe and great read more

This spot is nice! Dining inside or outside by the water. Cute little shops to shop at. My review is for the food only. I ordered the fish and chips. It was cooked well but no flavor at all, and I didn't care for the fries. The cole slaw is really good. The prices are pretty high. Paid 65$ for 3 meals, which I do not mind if it's worth it. The service was great! read more

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I had a great time at this place. I really enjoy the live music and the ambiance. There's usually a good crowd, and at night they have Latin music, while during the day they play all different types of music. The food is good, although I wish they had more non-fried options. However, I really loved the fried clam strips - they were so good! Service was good basically you order and wait for your number to be called. The prices are what you would expect for the Seaport area. read more

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What a nice place that I never knew about! Rarely have gone to Bridgeport but my brother said he loves this place so I gave it a try. I had 2 pieces of fried fish. Crispy and tasty! My husband had a lobster roll with fries and coleslaw which he raved about (it was $38 so it needed to be good). Our son had a burger which he said was good. You order at the counter and they call your number when ready. Plenty of seating in the indoor area. Outside there's a bunch of covered seating and tables with umbrellas. Right on the water. Nice view with the boats. Festive atmosphere. Few shops so you can walk off your meal. Maybe a mile off the exit. Lots of parking. Will be back! read more

Food and atmosphere is great. It's family friendly or just a good place to listen to live music and vibe with friends. Most try during the summer. read more

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Lobster roll was delicious. Fried calm strips were really good as well. Lots of menu options Atmosphere is nice. Outside seating. They ran out of hot lobster rolls despite it being earlier in the day. read more

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I happened to visit on a Wednesday, when they run a popular fish fry special for $6.99. The special includes one piece of fried fish, French fries and a small side of cole slaw. It was a perfectly sized portion for me, and it was cooked perfectly. Order at the counter, they'll call your number when your lunch is ready. I was able to sit outside at a table under an umbrella and enjoy the beautiful summer afternoon near the water. After lunch I took a walk around the area and found a cute row of little shops along the dock. They had a variety of art, clothing, crafts and gift items for sale. I wished that more of the shops had actually been open, but I suppose that they would be had I visited on the weekend. All in all, Captains Cove was a nice place to spend the afternoon. read more

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Perfect place to sit and just relax ... food is pricey though . service is good! It was short but sweet visit! read more

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I had a fantastic time at Captain's Cove last weekend before catching Wallows at the Hartford Health Care Amphitheater. My roommate just found this place on Google, and our first expectations were blown out of the (cove) water! We had the clam strips, chowder fries (no bacon) and potato skins (the absolute best I've ever had). The weak point of our meal was the long naked (hotdog) -- I didn't even finish it. But we hung out on the bar deck in the sunshine and immensely enjoyed the Rum Runners' set. I bought merch on the way out. 10/10 read more

We were here last Thursday for lunch. It would be hard to find a better view! Great fish and chips and scallops. Good drinks, although we had to carry them from upstairs, my SIL has a boot on her ankle. They are closing for the winter but we will be back when they open. So relaxing. They have music on the weekends. Looking forward to it. read more

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Great lobster roll and lobster grilled cheese at this seaside spot overlooking a marina. Clearly geared to the drinking/party scene, this place isn't where you'd go for white linen dining. That said, for a place where the beer is cold, and the seats are picnic tables and plastic tables and chairs, the food is darn tasty. The lobster roll features a BIG portion of lobster. It's served cold, drenched in butter, on a roll. Coleslaw on the side (nothing special). Fries hot and crunchy. It's a simple dish, and executed well here. Lobster grilled cheese is made with Texas toast, havarti & cheddar cheese, and piled high with lobster meat then grilled to gooey perfection. More fries with this one, plus a pickle. All this lobster ain't cheap - it was $63 for those 2 sandwiches. But - the beer is cold, the food is good, the scenery is beautiful. Worth a stop. read more

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good fried seafood on scenic deck. **Bartender should inform customer about ice/rocks surcharge before pouring!*

Waterfront dinning with a nice view. Most nights it has a live band. great bar service. Best item on the menu is the fish and chips. The fish is real cod tenderloin fried with a crispy coating. It has order counter so no tipping required except on alcohol drink. read more

Seasonal spot which depends on weather cooperating. Seasonal staff, young cooks and waitstaff getting their first experiences in the service industry. It is what it is. I most enjoyed my fish and chips and sitting outside with views of water and boats. People watching can be most entertaining as well. I think a great place for all to grab a drink or bite in the summertime. Stick with the basics and enjoy. Then take a stroll by the shops and enjoy the view. read more

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Solid fish and chips ! I would pass on the lobster roll ( not worth the price). Nice view and plenty of seating. Come during sunset the ambience is nice! read more

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This place is very cool. It's huge with a lot going on for everyone. There's stuff d'or the kids to play with and enjoy there's a dance floor and a platform for a live band. The view of the water is beautiful and the food is delicious. The staff is fun and friendly but could be a bit more attentive. We were a large party with kids and ordered a plain hot dog for our little finicky eater. Despite the specifications given the hotdog came fully loaded with salsa that was quite spicy. It's a bit alarming because in this day and age... being aware of specifications and food allergies is important - it could get ugly and not everyone walks around with an epi pen on hand. The food was great though. Margaritas were yummy and I'd definitely return. read more

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This place is really neat. They had live music when I went and it was happening. The crowd wasn't that diverse, but it was alright as no one made us feel like an outcast. If you go you'll see for yourself. People went for seafood, drinks, desserts, and just bar food. You can sit anywhere and just chill outside. It's great for a nice sunny and breezy day. If you decide to walk around the water there's a cute little village with shops. They have ample parking too which is a plus. read more

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The food here is decent if you like fried seafood, which I do. However, while I was there for lunch at 12pm Friday July 1st there was 2 women behind the counter, one elderly plump women from the kitchen, and a young lady from the counter were making fun of a customer who was special needs. I overheard their entire conversation and proceeded to watch them point, laugh and stare at this poor man. I was absolutely disgusted by their behavior. If I hadn't already paid for my food when I witnessed this I would have left and never gone back. You could blame ignorance in the case of the high school aged young women, but the older women encouraging this behavior in 2022 is atrocious. I will not be recommending this spot to anyone I know, in fact I would go out of my way to avoid it. read more

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Came here for fresh lobsters but they ran out. So instead we got lobster roll and a sandwich. They were OK, not bad, not the best But the place has an amazing view to enjoy and relax. Food, not so much... read more

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The once star if for the beautiful view of the marina ... Decided to try this place once we were in town ... beautiful views and lots of space . We went to the upstairs bar where the bar is shaped like a boat , sounds interesting right ??! Well that's about it . We sat at the bar and ordered drinks , at that point they handed us a food menu so after a few minutes we tell the girl at the bar we needed to order some food . She than tells us we can't have food upstairs , we have to go downstairs to get food and come back up , I than asked her IF we could just go and order drink downstairs and she said no because drinks weren't served down stairs , she said well you can just go down stairs get your own GM food and come back up here is that simple ../ ( she said that with an attitude ) like people want to go to a bar but have to go elsewhere to get the food .. or go for the food and be going up and down the stairs to grab drinks .. seriously WHO DOES THAT ??! So I asked her why she handed us a food menu if food is not served upstairs ??! Her response was because there are drinks on the other side . Well than you should have told us that when you handed us the menu . The attitude was simply unheard of . Like it is our job to go up and down stairs grabbing things . RUDE !! JUST RUDE all the way .. GO ELSEWHERE.. read more

Went there on mother's day Food was terrible. Dogs should not be allowed either. Way too many children running around to watch the kids and the dogs who weren't friendly at all! read more

Bringing back childhood memories! I was thrilled when my aunt suggested the cove for memorial day, I haven't been there in 30 years. Captains cove is tucked away behind an industrial area of Bridgeport, but not to be overlooked! It was very spacious, lots of tables, and live music. It was beautiful to see families with their children, as I remember the same memories those children were making. There's food and cute little shops with jewelry, artwork, clothing, ice cream, snacks, etc. I noticed they also had a fishers ferry as well! We had lunch on the lower deck. I was happy to see they had a healthier option. I enjoyed the very large Caesar salad with grilled chicken. The salad was lightly dressed which was perfect for my calorie deficit, I opted for lemon wedges instead of extra dressing. There was no specific age group, older people, younger people, families, its everyone's type of place! They update their website/social media with the different bands and schedule and events so check them out! read more

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Whenever we are in the area, we try our best to stop by to enjoy some delicious seafood and great view. This is a great spot to take the time to enjoy some great fried seafood and a rest while relaxing. The place offers a kids play area as well as multiple tables with umbrellas and some "cabanas" if you are lucky enough to snatch one during busy hours. They also offer themed events during the month to enjoy so be sure to check out the specials they offer! Usually we order the seafood platter to share and enjoy but this time we tried the garlic mussel pot (came with a garlic bread toast) and a chicken sandwich. I would not recommend anything else aside from their fried seafood varieties. The garlic mussel bowl did not feel very fresh - felt like I was eating reheated mussels with some poured garlic butter sauce and the Texas garlic toast came very dry. The chicken was probably the worst culprit as it was the driest - no veggies or sauce for the sandwich just a piece of chicken between 2 toast and some fries. The added mayo did not help nor did the little side of coleslaw that was given with the platter remedy the dryness of this sandwich. I would definitely recommend the seafood platter however - all of the pieces felt freshly fried and it was seasoned just right. You are given more than plenty for 2 people and might even have to take some home! It comes with friend clams, fishes, scallops and shrimps as well as fries and sides of coleslaw and sauces to enjoy with. Although not pictured here, I have also tried their cheeseburger (decent but can be dry sometimes), lobster roll (decent but nothing spectacular) and their hot dogs (regular like all the others). There is also indoor dining seating available where you might get to enjoy some AC and away from the sun. During peak and busy season, the place gets crowded and grabbing a table can become a sport. Despite how hot it gets during the summer, due to the close proximity to the water, you always feel a fresh ocean breeze. read more

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the most slips and docks on the black rock harbor. htest testaurant & bat ipstairs and great band playing a lot upstaired snd s great big outdoor drck over thr waterfront a nice olace yo eat and meet your friends they are always there if you go too!?‍‍ read more

Food is good. Your typical New England seafood menu, you order at the stand and then wait for your number to be called. Their fried platters are always good. Clam chowder is delicious. Bunch of space to sit and there are waiters who come around and ask if you'd like an alcoholic beverage. There's also an upstairs with a bar, dance floor, food service, and seating but you need an ID to enter. read more

This is a great place to sit outside and grab some seafood. They also offer alcohol. There are a few small shops but the best part was the seafood. We had a little of everything. The were clams, mussels, fish, scallops and lobster. The curl fries were great! read more

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So I'm going to review this spot for what it is - a fun place on the water that attracts a lively and diverse and fun loving crowd and in my experience is mostly about seasonal fun at reasonable prices for food and drink. The get good bands on weekends that often appeal to my taste and demographic. Beautiful views on and off shore. Food is middling but that's not what this place is about - unless your hear for food . Even then you can get a decent meal here although not always consistent. read more

We went over Memorial weekend to catch up with some out of town friends. The weather was beautiful and the cove was packed! But I have to say the drink service to the picnic tables was quick and the servers were friendly. We did have to wait about 45 minutes in line for food, but the time went by fast with the music playing. And I have to say the fish and chips were really good! read more

My wife and I have been here several times in the past to have seafood and enjoy the view. At times we weren't happy with the food or the ambiance. But we stopped by this Sunday and it was a pleasant surprise. The area was clean. The food was very good and fresh. They had a band playing called the Rumors and they were amazing. The crowd was great everyone was having fun and talking and dancing to the music. I must say it was a very nice experience and I will definitely go back again and if every weekend is like this then we may spend many summer weekends at Captain's Cove read more

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