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| - I've seen Captain's Boil mentioned on Instagram many times and some friends of mine have been raving about it so when a couple of visitors from Florida were in town, it was a great time to try it.
Our party of eleven arrived a few minutes early for our 7:00pm reservation and we had two tables, side by side, waiting for us. The lighting was intimate and the decor, with its broad wooden beams on the walls, was reminiscent of a dock or wharf. It was more upscale than I imagined, especially since it's a rustic theme where you eat with your hands. They do provide bibs and gloves.
We ordered shrimps, clams, fried rice, corn on the cob, chicken wings, Cajun fries, and snow crab legs. Most of us chose The Captain's Boil spice mix, a mixture of Cajun, lemon pepper, and garlic (lots). You can also choose your heat level, from mild to fire. Medium was just right for me.
All the seafood we had was fresh and properly cooked. Our Floridian visitors approved. The snow crab surrendered its meat easily. The seasoning was delicious. I ended up pouring it all over the Cajun fries. Yummm! We all enjoyed the food and the prices were lower than I expected.
Previous reviewers mentioned service as a weak point. We didn't experience that. Our server(s) were very attentive, checking in with us several times and refilling our water glasses whenever necessary. I guess they solved all their teething problems.
Auntie D, a very fussy diner, enjoyed herself so much, she's already been hinting about a return trip. If she approves, it must be good! We'll be back.
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