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    Captains Tavern

    3.5 (416 reviews)
    PriceySeafood
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CAPTAINS TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Lobster
    Kristina S.

    I took my father here for his birthday day. Made reservations 4hrs prior to arrival time. I even called 2hrs ahead of time to confirm reservation, when we got there our table wasn't ready. Service was horrible from beginning to end. The decor is this place is outdated and falling apart. They definitely need to do some maintenance. The food lack flavor, every single thing was bland. The dinner rolls were so hard you couldn't even eat it. The lobster was bland and the fish was bland and overly fried. $600 dinner and we left still hungry. Our waiter was an older gentleman that was slow and wasn't very knowledgeable when it came to their wine list. Asked for recommendations and got a blank stare.

    Banana cream pie .... GET IT!!!
    Oscar T.

    As you walk in through the front doors at Captains Tavern, you're immediately transported back to the 1970s. The decor in here looks like it's probably the same as the day they opened, and I love that about it! As you walked to your table, you can't help to feel the awesome family restaurant vibe. The place is always packed, and it's definitely a neighborhood restaurant, as you often see regulars greeting each other. The staff is friendly and the service is excellent. The food is always perfect. I've never been disappointed with anything I've had. I love their seafood medley, the lobster bisque is top notch .... and my favorite dessert is the banana cream pie!!

    2 pound lobster
    Mary F.

    Food was so good and fresh. I ordered the 2 pound lobster. My friend took me out for my birthday. It comes with salad or Cole slaw and yellow rice or baked potato. I had the Cole slaw and the baked potato. I had also lychee martini very nice and the escargot it was very tasty. For dessert I had the bread pudding with rum. Very good. This place I give it 5 starts is very much worth it. The service was on point. Definitely, will come back.

    On Saturday, I decided to treat my family to stone crabs and placed an order for five. I spent $355 on large-sized stone crab claws, along with mustard and cocktail sauces. We enjoyed the crabs earlier this afternoon while celebrating my wife's birthday. However, I was deeply disappointed to discover that many of the claws were not large, as advertised, but small. As you know, large-sized claws come at a premium price, while smaller ones are significantly cheaper (refer to the attached picture). To make matters worse, the claws were not pre-cut for easy consumption. Instead, they mixed claws of various sizes, left them uncut, and carelessly packed them into a plastic bag--all without informing us. This experience has left me frustrated, and I will never purchase from Captain's Tavern again.

    bread n butta
    Ericka G.

    Had such a lovely birthday dinner here. Melanie was our server and was absolutely pleasant and patient with us. I love how this restaurant has been around forever but the service and food remain great. Service started with drink orders and complimentary hot bread and butter. Appetizers we started off with the conch fritters that were tender and tasty. Went perfect with that Dijon honey mustard sauce. Next was the new England clam chowder that was not to thick but had the perfect consistency. I just wanted a simple lobster dinner and ordered my 2 pound steamed happiness. Alongside I chose a house salad with garlic dressing (loved this dressing) and sautéed spinach (came with mushrooms). I devoured this with no shame. Parents had the sea bass (with requested lemon caper sauce) and a side of fettuccine alfredo. The alfredo was extremely rich and filling. Other dish were scallops (lemon caper atop) and sweet potato fries. Dish was very light yet tasty. For dessert I wasn't sharing so I had my birthday slice of key lime pie and enjoyed every bite. Perfect tang and sweetness here. Mom had the bread pudding. She closed her eyes upon each bite. I had to try and the feeling is so mutual. Next time I think we'll start with dessert first because omg it was heavenly! Thx for a great birthday dinner and the singing of my non-sharing key lime treat..lol

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    Great improvement over the past several years. Great staff and the food is truly the best seafood in town.

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    Amazing service. Ambiance can't be beat. Old school nostalgia. Always lovely to go there

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    7 months ago

    got sick from food last night. Never happened before. Let them know. Chuck Ruffner, Miami

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    Great seafood the service was awesome have been going there for years all of their seafood is fresh

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    Do they have Stone crab?

    They do now!! The stone crab season opened October 15th.

    Do they have a kids menu?

    Yes

    Is there a dress code?

    We are a family casual restaurant. We ask that men do not wear tank tops in the dining room and we prefer no flip flops. These are suggestions and you will probably not be… Read more

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