Overall experience: 9/10
Food: 8.5/10
Atmosphere: 7.5/10
Service: 8/10
The Captain's Boil is a great place if you're looking for an informal dining experience with friends/family. No, the restaurant doesn't provide plates or cutlery, but it does serve up great food and a fun atmosphere.
We tried almost everything on the menu. Hits of the night were the dungeness crab, lobster and shrimp. The mussels were great, however would not recommend ordering multiple pounds as the taste gets a bit overbearing after a while (as compared to the lighter, sweeter taste of crab). Crawfish is one I would avoid; some friends found it a bit creepy to dig through the little bugger for a tiny piece of meat.
Your whole party needs to be present before they will seat you, and they will only hold the table for 15 minutes.
Some tips:
- wear black! (white would be a disaster)
- ask for a second set of gloves that you'll switch into halfway through the meal (also expect that your fingers will still get a bit saucey)
- before the meal, lay a paper towel on your lap for spillage and easy access
- move your drinks to the side of the table so if you are passing food to somebody else, the sauce doesn't drip in...
THE BOTTOM LINE: the no-frills joint provides an informal, fun atmosphere and delicious seafood.