This was the first food spot traveling to Boston and my family and I were excited to try this spot…read moresince we planned our trip. Amongst the many places we searched this was where we wanted to go first. We got here around 1 pm and there was a good amount of seating available. The New Orleans inspired theme and music made this place such a good vibe to eat at. We had the gumbo, fish and chips, and beignets to share. The gumbo was a first time for us and it was extremely tasty, the mix of soft and savory chicken with a spicy soft yet tender pork sausage mixed with rice was amazing. The fish and chips were great as well but having the beignets at the end was truly the best finish to this fine experience.

A friend and I ended up French Quarter and it was a mixed review…read more Starting with the drinks, we both love a craft cocktail and they did not disappoint. Pictured and consumed is the Tajin Tango - El Jimador Tequilla, guave, lime and orange - highly recommend I wish I could say the same about the meal. First, the good... my dinner partner had the shrimp and grits and enjoyed the meal. Okay, that was the good! For me, I ordered the French Quarter burger with onion rings. The burger was lacking flavor. It was supposed to be dusted with creole, which could not be detected. The onions on the burger were way over cooked and had zero flavor. The scallion aioli saved the burger to add some flavor. The onion rings were overly greasy and most of them were soggy. I will chalk my experience as a bad night for the French Quarter, but I weighed out my dinner mates meal, with a good drink, and a bad meal to give them three stars.

Just tried Holy Crab and it definitely lived up to the hype. The seafood boil was packed with…read moreflavor -- I went with the garlic butter/Cajun style sauce and it coated everything perfectly. I added pototoes and Corn. The Wings were great. It's a messy, hands-on experience (they give you bibs and gloves), but that's part of the fun. The portions were solid and the spice level had a nice kick without overpowering the flavor. I went very mild. If you like seafood boils with bold seasoning and a casual, fun atmosphere, Holy Crab is definitely worth checking out. I'll definitely be back. Be ready to look for parking. Service was great. Jacob was our server.

Delicious seafood boil close to home!! I had my first seafood boil in New Orleans and they taste…read morethe same! I haven't had the chance to dine-in but it looks nice every time I pick up my food. The staff are always friendly.

I've tried a number of seafood boils around MA and Cap't Loui is definitely one of the better ones…read more We had shrimp and mussels with medium Cap't Loui sauce and lemon pepper and added garlic noodles and sausage. They sell by the half pound or pound with their prices listed on the walls in the restaurant based on their current market prices. The portions felt like a lot for what we ordered as we split about three pounds of seafood between three people and were all stuffed. The mussels were big and shrimp were very fresh and clean. The medium sauce was not too spicy and it also came with a potato and small corn on the cob. I thought their garlic noodles were not as good as I've had at other seafood boils, but they do not skimp on the garlic! The restaurant has a spacious front dining area where you enter from the mall with tables for larger parties and the back area where there are a lot of tables for smaller groups. All tables are lined with paper as you'd expect from a seafood boil restaurant and they use all plastic ware and cups. The service was relatively quick and attentive and they also give you gloves, bib, and a bucket for the shells as you eat. I recommend ordering combos as a group if you are hungry as you get free sides depending on how many pounds you order.

Cap't Loui is a Cajun seafood boil spot that delivers on the core promise of the format. I walked…read moreinto a lively space and knew immediately that the meal was going to get messy by design, so I came prepared for that. The boil bags came out hot, saucy, and loaded with flavor, and the cajun sauce was the backbone of the whole experience. I started with the shrimp, mussel, and sausage combination, a strong starting point for a first bag. The corn and potatoes that came along for the ride soaked up the sauce well and were worth finishing before I moved on. I added the garlic noodles to my order, and they held up as a side that actually contributed to the meal rather than just filling space on the table. The lemon pepper fries were another solid addition, well seasoned and crispy in a way that made them easy to keep picking at throughout the meal. Snow crab and lobster are on the menu for when you want to push the order into higher territory, and the king crab legs are a standout if you are willing to spend for them. Service was attentive and the staff were patient about walking me through the menu and the process, which made the experience comfortable even though it was my first time doing a seafood boil. A fun, satisfying meal that earns its following.

I love the seafood boil here, good bang for your buck. Great to come with friends, everything is…read moreseasoned well. The combos are super good value. Our server, Val, was so attentive throughout the night and made sure to check in with us. Made our experience so good!

I know that wifey loves seafood and just happened to find this spot cuz of the fried softshell…read morecrabs (which I like). Ordered those and one of their seafood boils (I think it's called the dirty). I enjoyed the softshell crabs. Seasoning gave it a fried chicken type of flavor but enjoyable. As for the seafood boil it was okay. It was mainly shrimp corn and potato. Wasn't busy when we arrived and seated promptly. Service was great at first. But then when I asked for utensils, the server looked at me confused and after 2-3 tries, he finally brought me a fork. Overall the experience was okay. Might have to try a different boil if we come back.

Love Love Love this…read moreplace!! Have been here a bunch and every meal is fantastic, such a nice date night kind of vibe and the staff are always so friendly

I wish I took more photos but wow the food was amazing!!!…read more The drinks were top tier, and well crafted. We started with a dozen oysters for an appetizer. The whole menu is tapas style so definitely order a couple and try it all. We got the fried chicken thighs, the steak frites, and the AMAZING honey biscuits. Honestly I wish we tried more so we will definitely be back. It was kind of loud, and not shocking for Boston, but kind of tight. The only thing I have to say is that the bartender wasn't that attentive.

If you're craving seafood, this is a great place to visit. Even if you live a little farther away,…read morethe drive is definitely worth it. We arrived around 6:30 PM and had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. Our waiter mentioned that wait times are typically longer during the summer months. The good news is that there are several shops nearby, so you can easily spend the time browsing while you wait. The service was excellent--our waiter was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. While the food is a bit pricey, the quality and flavor make it well worth it. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be back again.

Me and the wife finally got a chance to come back to Capt Loui. Ever since we had a family, it's…read morebeen a little different with dining out haha Capt Loui will always have a spot in our hearts for seafood boil. This Stoneham location might be my favorite. Open and clean. Our waitress was friendly and nice. We always enjoyed Capt Loui. Their seafood boil sauce is unmatched. The flavor and the kick is amazing . Funnel cake with vanilla ice cream to end the meal is a must. My only complaint is... you only get one potato and one corn for the 3lb option. I feel like it should be a potato and a corn every pound. Just my opinion.

Yummy! Garlic noods were like lo mein more than pasta but tasty, a lil salty. Seafood was more…read morefresh than Capt Loui imo and sauces were yummy! Drinks delicious hehe. Clam chowder was also salty but yummy and had so much clam in it, great value! Wings were fresh fresh from the fryer, dittos for the Cajun fries. Our server Dan had PHENOMENAL service, literally amazing, best guy ever. Casual ambiance, tough parking but public lot nearby 7min walk away. Yum yum would do again!

The flavor is good but we ordered a bag with sausage and egg and they forgot to give us our egg :((…read more The restaurant was empty except 2 tables when we came too so I am not sure how they messed that up.

The food was so good The service and ambience were amazing…read more I haven't been there ever but I like it

I ordered 2 LBS of snow crab, blue crabs, and shrimp for takeout so I can't speak for service aside…read morefrom how the owner seems to lacks accountability and customer service in their responses to past reviews. (Someone said they were rude, so the owner admitted to not knowing who said this but still called them rude back.) It made me laugh, at least. Aside from that, the Cajun Spicy with medium spice level. It tasted like straight butter with a dash of cajun. Butter makes everything good, but I was disappointed by the significant lack of flavor. Snow crabs were decent, but the blue crabs were horrendous. You can tell it's been frozen too long because the shell just crumbles into tiny pieces with me barely pinching it , making it difficult to eat, and the meat was so rubbery and dry. It felt like I was chewing on beef jerky. Shrimps were not fresh. Overall, too many good options in the area. I don't see myself ordering or coming back.