Cap's Place

What a perfect experience. This place brings you waaaaay back- you don’t even feel like you’re in Florida anymore. Our waitress, Benita, was absolutely wonderful. She was so personable when sharing the entire menu (verbally) with us, showing us around the restaurant & suggesting the crab cakes was the best part! We are not crab cake “people” but the cakes here are worth the trip alone. 11/10, thank you, we will be back!!

Food was great. Famous hearts of palm salad was tasty. Friendly server. Unique location and history. It is certainly run down. BUT. Boat captain very rude. They don't really want outdoor quests. Hostess and waiter warned us of sever attacks by mosquitoes and flies when we arrived. But all turned out fine. Didn't see one bug. They were just to lazy to go outside to serve. Tables were wobbley. Have our doubts of all the "famous" guests that dined there.

Fantastic place. We brought a friend who flew in from NY (they brought us really, it was their recommendation) and we had a phenomenal time. It’s a short boat ride to the restaurant, the food was top-notch, the service was sensible and timely, and the ambience was really something too. We will absolutely be back.

Great experience! Server was super, food was awesome, atmosphere is interesting…like you’ve gone back in time! What an awesome Valentines memory! Thanks we’ll be back!

Historical site so take the time to read about its history! Restaurant service was outstanding. The appitzer selections we had, scallops wrapped in bacon and caprese salad were excellent. I had the world famous crab cakes, very delicious and my husband had yellow tail snapper, also delicious. A few in our party had their taste buds set on the stuffed lobster but they do not have lobster on the menu every night, however it was mentioned that if we call ahead (48hours) and requested lobster they could bring it in. Boat ride to and from the restaurant was really cool. Quick short trip I had wished it was longer to see all of the beautiful houses along the water. Pricing was reasonable with tip $100 per person.

A client recommended this place and I finally made a point to get there. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to rate the food because we didn’t stay I made a 6:30 reservation but received an email on the way that 6:30 is taken, 8:00 was available. I took it and thought we could have a drink and an appetizer in the bar area while we wait. The small bar sits about five people and the seats were taken. There were three round tables with dirty glasses and dishes. We stood at the bar waiting to order a drink and wanting to sit. About 5 minutes later still not acknowledged by the very slow moving elderly lady behind the bar who ignored me twice when I asked if we could order when she’s free. We stood trying to avoid clutter on the bar where there were no stools). So then we ventured outside to a patio area thinking maybe we will have a seat out there and try the bar later. Until we walked outside to 3 old rusty tables. Rustic is one thing but cheap and uncaring is another. Strike 2. We walked in to the restaurant area to see if there was an area to sit or get a drink while we wait. She sent us back to the filthy bar with no service. Steee-rike 3. We cancelled the reservation and made another one at La Veranda where, get this…the host greets you and seats you and with a smile!!! The seafood was incredible. I thought maybe Caps staff was having a bad day but after reading a handful of of reviews and comments on the rude older ladies I don’t want to spend that kind of money and leave feeling robbed of positive energy. I mean, sheesh. All we wanted was a clean place to sit and a chance to spend some money. Epic fail. The food reviews were mostly good so even though I didn’t get to try anything, kudos to the chef. I don’t like leaving low star reviews but the atmosphere was uninviting and unclean. The service was nonexistent. If they hired a bus boy and an efficient bartender maybe a cleaner, I would consider coming back and trying the crabcakes the boat captain recommends to each boat full of people.

Fun place to visit free

I’ve been coming here since I was 14 years old. I’m now 58! This place is fantastic and food is fresh and amazing

Sam the bartender is the best. Witty with a sharp tongue that will keep the crowd in check while still promoting a fun environment. Not for the faint of heart or easily offended, but if you got a good sense of humor and can take as much as you give, it's one of the best times you can have. The atmosphere is a rarity. A diamond in the rough that doesn't get enough credit; add the quality of the kitchen and you get one heck of a time.