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I've heard about The Captain's Boil for a bit over a year. This place has franchised supppper fast around the GTA, and it finally arrived in my city! I noticed the place was renovating for a Captain's Boil opening, and anxiously awaited for its arrival. LO AND BEHOLD, on my way to BP in front of this plaza, I saw a flashing OPEN sign at The Captain's Boil and figured that since I was dining in anyway, I may as well try this place I've been putting off.
I entered the storefront, and there was no reception at stand. I wasn't even sure if I was hallucinating because I didn't see anyone inside when I was looking in from outside. However, once stepping in, a young gentleman named Kyle welcomed my sister and I to The Captain's Boil, and seeing how it was our first time there, he explained how the menu worked. My sister ultimately ended up buying the lunch specials, which are sizzling hot plates. I tried Fish in Captain's Boil flavour - Mild, and she tried Chicken in Captain's Boil flavour - Medium. Both were listed as $10.95. I also ordered a side of Sweet Potato Fries for $5.95. My sister's dish arrived first, then my fish and fries came shortly after. We were the only table eating in, but hey, fast service so ;)
The fries were super crunchy and a good amount of sweet. I also think it was a fair portion for the price tag. I then put on my gloves and gave it a go at the seafood. I. LOVED. IT. The sauce/flavour started to feel heavy (fatty) near the end of my meal, but I guess that's part of the deal. I also tried my sister's chicken. I prefer the fish a lot better because it has a crunch to it. I should mention that crawfish was supposed to be included in the lunch special, but it's a seasonal item. Since we didn't get our crawfish, we got 3 of every other seafood item that came with the lunch special. I'm normally not a fan of oysters but the oysters here had an UMF to them. Deeeelicious.
Service was good. There was an older woman working who asked how our meal was, and Kyle offered water several times during our stay. At the end of our meal, we had to wait a couple minutes before we saw anyone that could serve us. Another table of 2 had entered in after us, so I guess everyone was prepping food for them.
Washrooms were spotless.
Definitely recommended.
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