Upon entering this establishment we were greeted with very friendly and smiling faces. My wife joked about a funny sign that they have displayed that reads something about crabbiness! The ambiance is very welcoming and comforting. Our server, McKayla I believe, was very helpful and patient with us. She answered all of our questions and made some very helpful suggestions. The food was delicious our friends from Two of a Kind Estate Sales had the prime rib, which was perfectly seasoned and cooked. My wife had the Crab stuffed flounder with green beans and rice pilaf, DELICIOUS!!! I had the Vodka rigatoni with shrimp which was extremely tasty!! We then had desert, which again, they did not disappoint as well! We got the Crème brûlée (amazing!!!) and the rice pudding (just as amazing!!) which were phenomenal! All in all a perfect night out! Needless to say the next time my wife and I are in the area, we will definitely be dining here! Keep up the awesome job! P.S. sorry for no pictures read more

Really cool spot on the water! Will definitely be going again. Not all the food we ordered was great but the cheesesteak egg rolls were really good! The chicken tenders weren't the best I've had but I would order them again. The shrimp cocktail, I would not advise. There was a great live band when we went Friday ~6PM! I wish we could have stayed & watched the entire thing. Definitely one of the better waterfront spots in the area! read more

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Absolutely one of my family's favorite places to eat. The seafood is amazing and the people are spectacular too. Nothing is better than the hot rolls and butter and homemade horseradish cheese spread with bread sticks. I can't choose one thing I like most and I don't eat red meat but my daughter tells me they are incredible. You'll always have a spectacular view of the Barnegat bay from most seats very pretty. One of the other things I love is this place is mostly locals off season that come regularly. Service is aimed to please! read more

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I have been going to Captain's Inn for about 14 years and have had very good dining experiences there. Went last might (Sunday) and was very disappointing. As my husband was eating his clam chowder, they brought the main courses. My flounder franchaise (?) was horrible! It was cold which added to the gelatinous quality of the tasteless sauce. It was inedible! His shot ribs were dry and salty. I must say that when I sent it back. the manager came over, apologized and took it off the bill. Maybe it was a bad night and we will be back. I also might say that I live in Manhattan and the prices are equal to and in some instances more then a good restaurant there! read more

Great food, been here a ton of times and it never disappoints everything is always so good and fresh, the stuffed lobster was out of this world good, had amazing flavor and was cooked perfect, make sure you save room cause the carrot cake is one of the best you will ever have plus it's huge and feeds a good amount of people. Service was great very attentive and good came out fast. Inside is very nice classy atmosphere. read more

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Good times and good food and the atmosphere is your neighbors and probably live music.

The Tiki Restaurant was perfect. Food, ambiance & service were just great!! Will definitely be back!

Service was spot on definitely experienced guys/gals ready to ask for a refill once your cup hits the table. Been here a couple times. Weather permitting the tiki bar across the street is a solid spot. Food was spot on , cheese and crackers app was a little strange. Prepackaged soup crackers 2 at a time with a tub of spreadable cheese. Frozen drinks by the water thought. read more

Went to Captain's Inn tonight for dinner and it was wonderful as always! The oysters on the half shell are my absolute favorite--fresh and delicious every time. We also enjoyed a crisp Caesar salad, perfectly cooked prime rib, and finished with cappuccino and tarts for dessert. Everything was fantastic from start to finish. Such a perfect way to kick off Labor Day weekend! read more

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Nice waterfront location, but as with many restaurants today prices keep increasing while quality and service are headed in the wrong direction. Hope things change going forward! read more

Just venting here... Decided to take a break from this nasty storm and hit Captain's Inn for lunch w/my husband... been awhile since I've been there and I have to say that I was so surprisingly disappointed in the food. The obviously frozen, out-of-a-box, beer-battered fish and chips that I ordered were worse than any fish I've ever been subjected to eating in my life (my hubby said that Gorton's fish sticks that we ate as kids were tastier than these)... he wasn't lying. His crab cake sandwich smelled fishy and had little flavor other than the giant ring of red onion that they added, which completely overpowered the sandwich altogether (he removed 3/4 of it just to attempt to taste any crab at all)... we would have sent everything back weren't we exhausted from worry about boat/house issues with the weather and much in need of food and a drink at that point. Pretty sad that a place called the 'Captain's Inn' had the grossest seafood I've eaten in many, many years. All in all we ended up laughing that we spent $100 on two orders of French fries and two glasses of Chardonnay and a Surfside. Oh well, C'est la vie! But it will def be the last time for us... ‍ read more

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Never a bad meal at the Captains Inn. One thing I highly recommend is their crab meat cocktail. It is the largest lumps of crab. Food is always on point. read more

Old school done right. Great food. Love the coconut shrimp. No place does that better. Prime rib for meat only spouse. Yes please.

Great food and great service. We love the atmosphere also. The dockside bar is fun and the restaurant is great. We have been here several times and it's always good! read more

I was told that I would be compensated for the lousy way the server was to my table. I am still waiting for it to come in the mail as was stated a couple weeks ago. Wow, great customer service! I will be posting reviews on other sites and I certainly hope the service improves. read more

I have been going to the Captain's Inn since the 80's and was there just before Christmas. Can't express how disappointed I was in the dinner. The She Crab soup over the years was probably the best soup I've ever had in a restaurant but this time, I had to pour about half the bottle of sherry into the soup just to flavor it. I also had shrimp and chicken fettuccine which was tasteless. It appears they may have changed chefs from what the new menu looks like, but either way, I was extremely disappointed. Its a shame because I love the seafood shore restaurant atmosphere there. I hate to see a good thing go bad. read more

The service was good, price for the meal a bit extended, you don't get a lot of food here but it's tasty, definite return for when you're in the mood for local seafood. The place is nice on the water, no matter which season. Light on parking, it's not a romantic setting, but the atmosphere is lively, good energy. The seafood is the best on the menu, the coca cola steak it's too pepper corned for my liking, but it's tender. Give it a try, you will be pleased with the experience. read more

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Fun spot to sit outside on the water and enjoy a nice day. I loved the vibe but the food and drinks weren't so hot. I had a margarita and an island chicken wrap. The margarita was weak and very sweet - just tasted like mix. The chicken wrap didn't have too much flavor and needed a sauce. The wrap came with fries and those were awesome! They were extra crunchy and freshly made. I'd go back for the views, fries, and I'd stick to a beer! read more

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Got kicked out because of my girlfriend not wearing a full t shirt. Meanwhile other women are wearing very similar outfits but they happened to be local. read more

The Captain's Inn Tiki Bar is open in the summer right across from the main building of the namesake establishment. It's hidden away in the older part of Lacey, and you just need to know it's there. They are located right on the water next to boats docked at a marina. It's great if you want to go to an outside bar in the summer, but you don't feel like driving over the bridge to LBI or Seaside. They have nightly live music, which is enjoyable. At first I didn't realize, but they do have a house beer, which is a pale ale made by the NJ company Flying Fish. They also have summer bites for sale. The food isn't fabulous, but it's appropriate for such a venue. They can be really crowded on the weekends in the summer, but weeknights are just right. read more

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Imagine if they spent $5000 on window shades instead of $20,000 on palm trees that don't survive because they don't belong here! Poor management. read more

Really cool spot. This place is great for everyone. Live music, awesome atmosphere (right on the water) and decent food. read more

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Nice outdoor bar. It's across from the regular restaurant. It's a nice place to spend a sunny day. Came with a friend and we enjoyed a few drinks and some food. The bartenders were on top of our drinks. The beer was pretty much perfect. The food was not bad at all. We just got a couple appetizers, but they were pretty tasty. The fries basket came covered in a cheese sauce. It was nice and flavorful. The cheese and cracker platter was huge. A nice big tub of it seemed like a horseradish cheese with a large array of crackers. Great place for a nice day. read more

The food and waitress were not good. Ambiance is OK. Warning fish tacos are like Gordon's frozen fish sticks put in a soft taco. French fries were cold. Chicken quesidilla came with 2 tubs of "hood" sour cream and 1 tub of Tostitos salsa. Waitress never stopped by to see if we needed anything.Very Disappointed. I am giving Captain's Inn Tikki bar 1 star, couldn't change the number stars, automatically put 3 stars. read more

Boneless wings with the house sauce were great and nice portion. The buffalo wings are "ehhh" - wing skin too soft (should deep fry for crispiness) and sauce just Ehhh. Bartender was attentive and friendly. Maybe indoor dining is better. Not impressed enough to return. Average. Nice views of boats passing thru. read more

S-U-C-K don't waste your money 2 adults, 1 child. Bill was $100. Total rip off Had 3 adult beverages total. All served in PLASTIC, utensils, PLASTIC. My son ordered buffalo chicken strips They came out not w buffalo sauce on them but some kind of tangy ketchup mixture. Fish tacos a joke Oily dark fried fish w only cabbage No sauce?? Lame crappy food and the key lime martini was so bad I almost couldn't swallow it but for a ridiculous$11.00 I wasn't wasting it. Terrible. I was thinking maybe the restaurant is better? But you know I'm not wasting the fuel to find out. Go somewhere else read more

Nice atmosphere. The waitress, female Sam was a sweetheart and a great waitress. However the chairs were very uncomfortable. The food was mediocre . The shrimp tacos had nothing in them except shrimp. The fish a d chips went from the freezer to the deep fryer and were disgusting. For the prices we paid it should have been much better. Dont waste your money. The bar atmosphere was fun but not alot of mask wearers!!!. Beware, vivid is still lingering!!!. Will not revisit. Wayyy too crowded and the social distancing was on the back burner. read more

Great outdoor restaurant. Good burgers & fries. Beautiful October weather too. Great company & great food = good times. If you are in the mood for an LIT, this is the place! read more

Had a wonderful relaxed dinner dockside. Service was on point the atmosphere was great. We sat on the dock at sunset and watched the beautiful views while we ate. The food is great in this crazy time. Their tent faces the water as well so if you choose to sit in the tent you still have the great views read more

Oh dear god --/ they allow smoking in the tiki bar and boy do they take advantage of that allowance. If you have asthma , allergies , or are generally disgusted by the smell of smoke in your clothes or hair --- stay far, far away. read more

Outside tiki can be a lot of fun! Depends on the music playing and how many smokers. Always packed! Drinks usually good. Outside food is chicken wraps burgers salads. Always good read more

The bar was good. Great scenery. All 4 of use at the table all got different things and all thought the food was very bland

The Captains Inn has always been a great place. The cheese & crackers are a must! Inside happy hour is incredible! Drinks & delicious appetizers half price from 3 til 6. The Tiki Bar outside is fun except lately it seems to be swarmed with desperate women over 50 just trying too hard! Skanky & overdressed & not what you need to be bothered with if you are just there to hear the band & have a drink. Unless that is what you are into & frankly I doubt anyone could be interested unless you are drinking heavily & they get better looking as the nite gets longer. Usually about 2 AM... read more

Was at Captains Inn last night and have been on many occasions.. the last time I was there the bouncer hovered over my friend and i and he repeated a portion of my conversation as he stood nearby. I thought it was odd but ignored him! Last night we went back and I was having a private conversation with friends when the bouncer came over and stood 3 feet away from me and began to videotape me! When I challenged him and asked why he's video taping me he didn't answer but went to flag me with the bartender to say I wouldn't be served anymore! I had only 2 glasses of wine and stated I'm not drunk but I have the nerve to challenge and question you for video taping me because you have no right!! The bartender sided with him and said he was doing his job and so did the manager and I was asked to leave for challenging an employee who was video taping me! Unbelievable! I'll never go back there again read more

Was at Captains Inn last night and have been on many occasions.. the last time I was there the bouncer hovered over my friend and I and he repeated a portion of my conversation as he stood nearby. I thought it was odd but ignored him! Last night we went back and I was having a private conversation with friends when the bouncer came over and stood 3 feet away from me and began to videotape me! When I challenged him and asked why he's video taping me he didn't answer but went to flag me with the bartender to say I wouldn't be served anymore! I had only 2 glasses of wine and stated I'm not drunk but I have the right to challenge and question you for video taping me because you have no right!! The bartender sided with him and said he was doing his job and so did the manager and I was asked to leave for challenging an employee who was video taping me! Unbelievable! I'll never go back there again read more