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    The Captain's Boil

    3.4 (244 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Seafood with potato and broccoli
    Signe L.

    The great thing about this restaurant is the fresh, quality seafood. It was perfect. I chose my flavour to be garlic, which turned out to be jarred garlic in oil dumped on top of everything. That is not the method. Make a nice broth. Include raw, actual garlic and include seasoning. There was absolutely no salt or pepper on anything. Seafood is really good. I don't know why they ruin it and cheapen the dish by adding half a jar of minced garlic, which makes it altogether way too greasy and very difficult to eat. You have a good product. Please seasoned it and cook it properly with a broth -- add some wine and garlic and herbs in the broth. It'll be excellent. The condiment, or the flavour selected, should not ruin the entire dish, but enhance it !

    yum yum
    Joyce L.

    OMG this place is the bomb. I am obsessed​ with The Captain's Boil! I have always wanted to experience the whole bib and dig in on the table scene and it came truee!!! Service: the service is amazing and there are a lot of washing stations nearby. Food/price: The food is amazing, you can choose a range of seafood options... We got the crawfish and seafood combo (shrimp, mussels, clams) ... something like that. :) Price was ehhh but worth the experience. BUCKET LIST Y'ALL Audience: good for food fights with your date (jk) or a nice family gathering. Recommend/tips: DIG IN BRO git git

    a plate of shrimp and corn
    Matt W.

    Dine-in here is a great experience. You can choose your seafood and spice level, and your items are brought to your table boiled and marinated with veggies. The tables have plastic gloves so you can eat with your hands, and theyve narrowed down the cook perfectly - not overcooked and not raw. The only downside is their prices have increased drastically, or are higher compared to shrimp/krab/lobster at other restauraunts.

    Cold and disappointing and 33 dollars
    Heather J.

    So gross!!!!!! Ordered on Uber eats - literally put it in the garbage. Disgusting called the restaurant and they had no feedback just blamed it on Uber eats. Cold Yes But gross greasy taste and small portions isn't explained.. Go elsewhere

    Vivian B.

    Disclaimer: I don't like seafood (so why am I here right?) le bf wanted me to go with him to a work gathering so I tagged along and HEH I ordered chicken :) We had a large group maybe 10-14 people and got seated relatively quickly :O large long table and service was great. I didn't have any issue with my meal (i'm the only one that got chicken lol) and there was some seafood that were mixed up with other people though I don't think anyone minded. Chicken fingers were alright. Cajun fries were surprisingly spicy!! I liked but it got overwhelming at one point. My bf wanted to order 2 things but both of them aren't a part of the menu anymore. The waitress simply explained that they're removing it from the menu. Prob should replace all the menus then. He ended up getting fish & chips. It looked super dry but it tasted moist so that was good. 3* for food 4* for service

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    Celeta S.

    This location is small so plan ahead. We had a 30-45 minute wait. I wish they had a bar more suitable for waiting. Also wish they served drinks other than beer. The service was great. The menu had options for everyone and they food was delish! I had crab legs and shrimp with corn, potatoes and sausage. Tried the cajun and the captain's boil seasoning. They were both outstanding. I felt the value, portions and quality were great. I would certainly come back and try more menu items. I recommend this place just pack your patience. It may be crowded but it's totally worth it. Toronto is definitely a town that takes care of foodies. Captain's Boil has multiple locations so we had no issues stopping in while staying downtown for the Caribana.

    Angela L.

    I've been here a couple of times as it is close to where I live. Over the years the prices have increased a lot and it's now more on the expensive side. But everything is still just as delicious!! One of my favourite dish is the Captains Boil Seafood Fried rice! It's a big portion so it's good for sharing and it's amazing! The service here is really fast and great, the lady that served us (who we see on a frequent basis) is always so nice! Definitely will be back :)!

    Ready to eat !
    Jared R.

    Barbarians everywhere! Eating with their hands ... piles and piles of scaled shrimp covered with sauce that can only be described as Cheeto coloured. Despite all this and the blaring 90s pop meets dubstep soundtrack ( who thought of this?), Despite all this... the food is pretty decent. $12 will get you a lb of shrimp , $1 a piece of corn to go with it. The sauces come in a variety including captains boil (a mix of Cajun, garlic and one other). My girlfriend and I got a pound of shrimp and pound of mussels. She was a big fan of the mussels... I was not. The shrimp were good but you had to take off both the head and tail. (apparently some people just eat the heads! Yum) Everything ended up tasting like the hot Captain's Boil sauce we got it in. I don't know if I would order the crab here because it would just end up tasting like the sauce. You also get super messy.

    Shrimp with Captain's Boil Sauce and Cajun Fries
    Mintikah E.

    I love Captain's Boil! This was the second location I've been to (usually I go to the Sheppard location). We went here during the AYCE shrimp promotion that was going on and the wait time was about 45 minutes. The workers were very nice and the location was a lot more smaller than I expected. The shrimp was great as usual but for some reason the Captain's Boil sauce tasted a little watered down to me. Not sure if it was because of how busy it was due to the promotion but I will definitely try again during the normal time. Also the Cajun fries were amazing, I loved the little kick of spice it had. Overall Rating: 3.5/5

    BJ D.

    I just finished eating there and the food was great. The service was good and the seafood was all I expected! When I have a seafood craving, I'm definitely coming back!

    Julian C.

    Last nights devours took me to @thecaptainsboil . This seafood spot was a random fire in another country. Here, they serve a number of seafood dishes as well as creating your own seafood boil. The waiters are very nice, and are very fluent with explaining the menu. While here I ordered the seafood fried rice along with a pound of shrimp with the head and 2 pounds of snow crab's and they're famous kept him boil sauce by which consist of three sauces mixed into one! The bathrooms are very clean! If you ever want some very affordable seafood in the city of Toronto please visit @thecaptainsboil and tell them shimmy Frm the U.S. sent you! #food #seafoodboil #seafood #crablegs #crab #shrimp #corn #potatoes #rice #water #gloves #foodporn #foodie #foodstagram #foodblogger #toronto #canada

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    I've been here twice and the food has always been good. Generous amount of food for the price. Highly recommend.

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    The Heartbreak Chef - Big Ass Mac & Cheese

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    At the Heartbreak Chef…read more.. We got the Big A** Chicken Sandwich Combo which is a 14$ + 6$ deal that comes with Cajun fries, dip included, and a can of Pop. The restaurant is bare bones, but has a nice bench seating that spans the length of the seating area, a garage door opening to the street, and a small bar area near the kitchen. There is local art on one side of the wall and graffiti style decor on the opposite wall and washroom (which you can pickup one of the provided pens and tagged it yourself). The cajun fries are soft potato wedges coated in chili flakes and paprika. It comes with what looks like the burger sauce as dip and is tangy and finger licking good. Eating at Heartbreak is a messy affair. The portions are great for the price, the chicken is hot and fresh, piled high with coleslaw and sweet pickles on a brioche bun. The owner seems to be the soul (pin intended) cook, served us, did cash, and took care of the guests. Overall, the chicken was crispy, lots of meat, will be back to try their mac and cheese. Great easy bite when visiting Kensington. P.S. if you like super surreal promo videos (their old location) hit up @theheartbreakchef on Insta

    I've had their chicken sandwich several times now and it smacks every time. Super juicy and crispy…read morechicken, soft bun and just plain tasty. Probably my favourite chicken sandwich place in Toronto. And to top things off the portions are massive. Well worth the cost considering how pricey things are these days. We ordered the Cajun fries this time and it was perfectly cooked. Super fluffy and soft in the middle and crispy on the outside with a strong Cajun kick. The owner is right there working his heart out and you can tell it. They moved to Kensington market from their old location on Bloor and honestly I think they fit the Kensington community vibes perfectly. It scream locally made with a lot of heart. Super friendly, good food, but just be prepared to get your hands a bit saucy.

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    Located on King Street in the theatre district, this is a place that has a vibe of typical chain…read morerestaurant but I'm not sure if there are any other locations. We came around 5 pm and chose to just get shareable items before our show. Menu is burgers, salad, pasta, steak and seafood etc., most with lobster in the food description. Service is very good. When we arrived we were offered a complimentary glass of Chardonnay and during dinner we were check in on at least 3 times with once being the manager of the evening. What was ordered: Chicken sliders - 3 to an order; just okay, nothing spectacular LBB nachos - drizzled with lobster cheese sauce but no actual pieces of lobster; nacho chips seem old Lobster Mac and Cheese ($36.00) - you can taste bits of lobster in the dish but flavor wise was nothing amazing. The service made this place a 4, otherwise based on food alone? I would have ranked a 3.

    The weekday lunch buffet has no burgers & definitely no lobster, but it's only $23 & has roast…read morebeef. The food was a Mish Mash of cuisines & different from the usual menu. All dishes were at least pretty tasty. Even the sushi was pretty good (this is not a sushi place) & the seaweed was the crispest I've had at a buffet. Roast beef was not the best cut but was tender & medium rare. At this price there's nothing to complain about. The biggest surprise was the roasted peppers which were really tender & had a great grill flavour. Potato salad with white balsamic dressing was good too with firm potatoes & a novel dressing. The fried rice was Japanese style so don't expect Chinese style. Stuffed basa had a good flavour & balance. The toppings didn't overpower the fish yet were not so weak that you only tasted the fish. Even the deep fried items (shrimp & wings) were good - not the usual buffet cheap crap. The only flaw was the desserts, eg the cream puff was a little dry. The tanghulu came out slowly but was not worth waiting for - the fruit was too big & the candy layer too soft & too thick.

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    3.3 kmDufferin Grove

    Yup, an easy 5/5 and I knew it would be. I had high…read moreexpectations and they were met. This is a place where you go to share dishes. This is not a place you order a dish to yourself. Made a reso for 5pm on a Friday night and thank god I did because the resto was FULL by the time we left around 6:40. What we ordered for the table: Brazilian cheese puffs Cornbread Caribbean style braised beef Jerk chicken Macaroni pie Brazilian cheese puffs We liked this better than the cornbread but the cornbread was still great. The cheese puffs had a nice saltiness to them from the cheese. They were soft, chewy and bouncy. Overall great flavour. Cornbread This was almost dessert like. The texture was so soft and buttery. Not like a typical cornbread. It was drenched in butter and you could slice your fork through it so easily. Again great flavour but we preferred the cheese puffs. The cornbread was surprisingly also filling. They brought out the breads first before the mains. Jerk chicken Great flavour, juicy and fall off the bone. There were 3 of us and each piece was a perfect size for us. The pumpkin rice it came on was a nice touch and tasted delicious. I can't remember the coleslaw but I'm sure it was good lol. There was a lot going on on my plate. Braised beef This was the star of the show. My friends thought the jerk chicken was the star until they finally tried the braised beef. We all agreed this was amazing. So tender and melt in your mouth. The gravy/pepper sauce will get you though! It was spicy but didn't take away from the flavour. I like the addition of collard. This dish was definitely giving elevated oxtail meal from your local Caribbean shop lol. Macaroni pie Honestly it was good and paired well with the rest of the dishes we got. Not sure if it was really memorable but I think I would order it again for the table. I mean how can you not like a Mac pie esp when you're having Caribbean cuisine? All the dishes came out at a fair paced time. I will ABSOLUTELY be coming back. I'm happy I got to try most of the dishes I wanted to. I defs need to try both desserts next time. An amazing dining experience and my friends agreed. My only nitpick complaint is the music was too loud lol. We were sat right by the speaker and really had to talk loudly to hear each other. Other than that, service was friendly and quick and I'll be back! :)

    came here due to its bib-gourmand recommended status. nice…read moreambience. attentive service. bussssssyyyyyy... we ordered: 1. ceviche. omg!! soooo damn good. very different style from typical ceviche. refreshing, sweet soury (almost vineggraite-ish... from the fruits) and has a kick! paired it with the slightly salted 'chips' gave nice crunch texture overall. 2. fire shrimp. flavorful savory tasty. finger licking good. 3. cornbread. not bad. i guess bread is bread. it has TINY drizzle of honey. which is good when paired with melted butter. so this is best eaten when warm. 4. fried chicken. juicy and has the right crispiness. it comes with honey hot sauce and pickled. the sauce is too sweet. the pickle help to cut the sweetness and balanced the overall flavor (even tho im not a 'pickle' person...no pun intended. lol). 5. macaroni pie. im not a fan of macaroni in general, but my table mate love it! highly recommended this place! worthed.

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