Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 3746 reviews

What Kim Heath likes about Captain John's Seafood House:
We are locals , and therefore have had the opportunity to eat at most of the seafood eateries from Southport to Surfside Beach. This is our new favorite place to eat. We had the Capt. John 's platter, and as is typical of Calabash style cooking... there was enough for two more people! The flounder was light, flaky and delicious. The oysters, clam strips and shrimp were tender and lightly breaded. We will be coming ba... View all feedback. What Eric Cardone doesn't like about Captain John's Seafood House:
The service was wonderful but the meal was a disappointment. Nothing was fresh at all. Calamari was soggy and like rubber, same with the shrimp and fish. Would not recommend eating here. View all feedback.

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Int Restaurants
3.8 ★ from 1591 reviews
Kim
16.07.2023 - 05:43

We are locals , and therefore have had the opportunity to eat at most of the seafood eateries from Southport to Surfside Beach. This is our new favorite place t...

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Tracey
16.07.2023 - 05:43

Great service, delicious food! We ordered the King Crab Legs and they were amazing! My son loved his broiled catfish and the hush puppies were the best ever!

Laurie
16.07.2023 - 05:43

Great food and service. Get the scallops....and hope Edwin is your waiter. He was wonderful.

Erin
16.07.2023 - 05:43

Pam was amazing! She was very attentive to us and a pleasure to have as our server. The food was phenomenal and the portions were huge...lots of parking and the...

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Anne
16.07.2023 - 05:43

Where do I start? Was recommended by a young lady at Wyndham Tower on the Groves. She said she used to work there. We reluctantly took her up on her referral bu...

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Captain John's Seafood House offers a mixed dining experience; while some customers were disappointed with soggy, rubbery calamari and burned oysters, others found it to be their new favorite seafood spot. The Captain John's platter was praised for its generous portions, delicious flounder, and tender oysters, clam strips, and shrimp. The pan-fried shrimp received rave reviews for its huge portions and delicious taste. The service was highlighted as attentive and friendly, with particular praise for server Pam. However, some diners did note issues with under-heated Alaskan snow crab legs. Overall, Captain John's offers a variety of seafood options with a cozy atmosphere and reasonable prices. It seems like the quality of the dining experience may vary depending on what you order.

Google
4.2 ★ from 790 reviews
coleman
29.10.2023 - 09:55

Soft shell crab and crabcakes were delicious. Service was excellent. Key lime pie was really good

Rick
29.10.2023 - 09:55

We were looking for seafood..Oyster Rock was an 1 1/2 hour wait. We walked to Captain John's and we were very pleased.I had sauted scallops and usually you get...

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Nancy
29.10.2023 - 09:55

Service was amazing!! Wish I could remember his name but he worked his tail off.... food was literally the best

Eric
29.10.2023 - 09:55

The service was wonderful but the meal was a disappointment. Nothing was fresh at all. Calamari was soggy and like rubber, same with the shrimp and fish. Would...

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Matthew
29.10.2023 - 09:55

Great seafood and nice service. Thanks!

Menu
4.0 ★ from 4 reviews
Mabelle
17.11.2017 - 10:27

Stopped in for seafoodOrdered the calamari appetizer and shrimp cocktail as my mealMy husband ordered the raw oysters as his appetizer.

Kariane
17.11.2017 - 10:27

I would go here over the Boundary House every dayBeautiful view of the waterway, yummy food, and super reasonable prices.

Clovis
17.11.2017 - 10:27

We came here on a Friday night in the summer with a large group & were seated immediatelyThe restaurant is right on the water with great views.

Bell
03.02.2023 - 14:52

I myself and three friends had dinner at captain john’s. when we received our orders, we all had a great part in unbeatable means of life. the oysters were smal...

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Yelp
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
B
29.10.2023 - 09:55

We loved the atmosphere and most of all the food. Delicious flounder and shrimp. The breading is light and delicious. Baked potato perfect! Really enjoyed our m...

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Paula
29.10.2023 - 09:55

Hands down we were not expecting much due to a parking lot not half full when the others around were full. This is a treasured secret!!!! Laura behind the bar w...

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Menupix
3.8 ★ from 16 reviews
Roxie
17.05.2024 - 00:41

LOVE Capt Johns!!!! some of the best food in town!!!!

Beth
17.05.2024 - 00:41

Myself and three friends had dinner at Captain John's. When we received our orders we all had a large portion of uneatable food. The oysters were small and burn...

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Facebook
4.1 ★ from 822 reviews
Foursquare
3.5 ★ from 36 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 403 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.0 ★ from 1970 reviews
Menuwithprice
4.4 ★ from 169 reviews

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