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    Cap't Loui

    4.5 (102 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Kimberly W.

    Cute seafood boil place. The food was good, but there was not enough sauce. They boil the seafood separately and then mix the sauce separately, so the sauce isn't incorporated into the meaty parts of the seafood. So there's not enough sauce and the meat is bland without sauce, but if you want more sauce to purchase more sauce. I think it's kind of crazy that you have to pay for more sauce despite already paying 300$ for 4 seafood choices. We didn't really interact with the staff, all they did for us was take a order, then throw all the food on the table, and we never saw them again until it was time to pay but no bad experiences with them.

    Wendy B.

    Uhmmmm Def don't think we got 1.5 lbs of shrimp as ordered. The only one we liked was the shrimp ... Crawfish live one wasn't available, not in season, we tried the frozen one and it was not good. Snow Crab was also not good. Overall mediocre experience.

    Garlic Noodles
    Kaitlyn C.

    ​I was craving a small seafood boil for lunch and decided to treat myself at Cap't Loui, where I spotted their fantastic $20 lunch special. I ordered the EZ-peel large shrimp and mussels covered in their medium-spicy signature Cap't Loui sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. The seafood was incredibly fresh, which is always the most important factor for me, and the house sauce had a perfect, satisfying kick of heat that made it the absolute right choice. For my side, I chose the garlic noodles; they were decent, though they could have used just a bit more salt and a stronger punch of flavor to really stand out. Ultimately, I left feeling incredibly full and content. It was a wonderful, fresh meal at a great price point, and I already can't wait to go back soon!

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    Yi X.

    Cap't Loui is a great spot if you're craving a seafood boil. Oysters were fresh and large. Fish and chips were solid, especially the cajun fries. The seafood boil was the main event. We ordered 4 lbs and still had leftovers. Snow crab, ugly crab, head-on shrimp, and mussels were my favorites. Being able to order seafood by half pound makes it easy to try a few things. The Cap't Loui sauce is really good -- even the mild version has a lot of flavor. Dessert portions are huge. The beignet and funnel cake fries both come with ice cream, so sharing is a good idea. Lots of seating and great for groups. Expect to get messy.

    Karina R.

    Sorry if I got carried away, but the food was too good to photograph. By the time I realized I had not taken a picture of the well made and flavorful dishes, everything was already gone. Word of advice, try to visit during the week and go early if you can, or make a reservation. They do accept walk ins, but it gets crowded very fast. My mom and I met up for a full seafood feast and got there around 1pm. At that time it was pretty quiet, mostly people having lunch. The food came out in about 15 to 20 minutes, hot and perfectly cooked. The waitress was incredibly sweet and very helpful. The menu is solid. They offer combos if you do not want to build your own bag, and many of those come with one to three free sides. Most seafood is sold by the pound, including shrimp with or without heads and a variety of crab legs. They also have lunch specials and soup. And just to be clear, the portions here are generous. The drink menu is pretty standard, but I did notice some colorful drinks served in pouches. They also offer beer, wine by the glass or bottle, and soda. No dessert options if that matters to you. The space itself is big, open, and very clean, with both a lower level and an upstairs dining area. Overall, everything about this place was great. If you are craving good seafood and attentive service, this is definitely worth a visit.

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    Bethanie C.

    My friend and I have been craving a seafood boil, so we made a reservation for a Saturday night a few days ahead. Thank goodness we did, when I checked in for the reservation the hostess was telling walk ins the wait was roughly an hour since they were completely booked. The menu states two different seasonings- lemon pepper and Cap't Loui Cajun seasoning, but they actually offer garlic butter too for those that can't handle spicy. I got the whole crab with half lb shrimp with Cap't loui seasoning spicy added extra side of potato and corn and sweet potato fries. Split between two this was the perfect amount for my friend and I. The spicy was a really good flavor until the end of the bag which is when it burned for me. Too bad the combo deal for the free sides is only if it's one bag. Little bit of a bummer since otherwise we did order 2lbs just one of us couldn't handle any spice. The crab was steaming hot and so delicious, easy enough to take apart but we did have to ask to crackers. I definitely will be coming back when I need my fix again.

    Glennis T.

    Wow! Great location in the heart of Korean Town on W. 32nd St betw Bway / 5th near all transportation: Trains, D, N, R, Q, Path trains, then 2 blocks over near A, E , C - #2, 3 trains exit on 34th St / Herald Square. Ok, it's a Seafood Boil: , , , & Fisherman's Combo w/ seasoned fries or lemon pepper noodles etc. Delicious! Price is affordable, u get a lot for ur money & spacious dining in most seats, but if u choose the booth like we did & u have a bit of a tummy like my friend it may be a bit snug. Lol However, it was our 1st time there, so we made the best of it. Our waitress kinda abandoned us & we had to look for her several times. Even other waiters assisted us; not fair bc later she got the tip for doing nothing she had a bit of an attitude. Valentine's Day was the next day so idk ‍ if she got dumped by her boyfriend, but why take it out on us. We repeatedly said it's our 1st time you'd think she would want us to return. She didn't even say thanks for coming when we left other waiters did. Her behavior was odd for a waitress. So, they lost 1 point bc of her attitude & abandonment. If not I'd given them 5 star . If ur allergic, like me bring ur EpiPen bc she said they do cross contaminate & can't guarantee anything. I ran to Korean market next door for Benadryl just in case. Ohhh ohh, if u have a large group of like 15 + ppl u can book the upstairs but u must give them notice. So, if u have like a birthday , or anniversary party etc have @ it. Good food, & clean venue. Ok, other than that I recommend this spot!

    Anita W.

    I came here after lunch plans next door failed. I'm glad this was still offering the lunch special even though it was close to 3pm (the lunch special is available weekdays until 3pm). I got the Seafood Boiler lunch with includes 2 seafoods, 1 side, 1 sauce and you can choose your spice level. I got clams and crawfish with garlic noodles, the capt loui sauce and mild spice. They provide you with gloves and an apron so you can feel confident digging in without being too messy. There are also sinks by the bathroom with lotion and hair ties, which is quite thoughtful. Not sure what I was expecting with the garlic noodles - maybe more Asian style noodles - but it was basically spaghetti with butter and garlic powder .There was a good amount of seafood for the price. I also got the funnel cake fries, but wished I got the beignets. The fries were very oily - but I guess the beignets could possibly be the same. Upon entering, there's a big lobby area with a bench against the window. There are cartoon depictions of various seafood items on the wall which was very cute. It felt they were a bit understaffed as they took a while to get through seating all the customers - all one by one even though the interior had plenty of empty seats.

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    Yajaira G.

    Had a really good time at Cap't Loui. The seafood was fresh, flavorful, and came out hot. The seasoning had a nice kick without overpowering everything, and the sauce was definitely the highlight. The shrimp and crab were cooked well, and the portions were solid. The vibe was casual and fun, perfect for a seafood craving. I'd definitely come back. Service quick and easy

    lobster roll (drink in photo not part of the lunch special)
    Danielle G.

    Love their lunch special, lobster roll w/ soda $20. Great fast lunch service, in Korea-town.

    Snow crab legs, shrimp, clams, mussels
    Matthew C.

    The chain kicked off in Massachusetts in 2016 now with over 20 locations across the US. We got a seafood boil with snow crab legs, shrimp, clams and mussels with the cap't loui sauce. Easily my favorite seafood boil I've ever had.

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    Sandar S.

    Delicious seafood boil in ktown. Their Cap Loui sauce is one of the best. Heaps of garlic yet not too much overpowering. Seafood is fresh and well seasoned. If you order 4lbs, you will get unlimited garlic noodles too. Service is quick and efficient. It is conveniently located in ktown, easily accessible. The vibe is great with relaxed decoration and music.

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    Sarai L.

    Came in with a big group wanting to get away from the crowds. We made a reservation and they quickly got us seated. We took a long time to decide what we wanted but the waiters were very helpful in leading us to the right direction! We ended up with 6lbs of food!! Everything tastes AMAZING! The shrimp was SPECTACULAR. And the spicy flavor was *chefs kiss* The bill was hefty, but expected for NYC and Seafood. Highly recommend!

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    6 months ago

    Service was a 10/10 and the food was very fresh which made it even better!! Ambiance is 10/10 as well.Love coming here!

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    1 year ago

    Servers are amazing! They made it such an amazing experience!! Definitely would recommend for a big party

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    The food was amazing and served quickly. The server was nice and the vibes were amazing.

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    5 months ago

    great service and amazing food! def worth the price, the food is so filling! def considering coming back me and my mom had an amazing time.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent seafood! The seafood was very fresh and flavorful. The crabs and shrimp were amazing

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    11 months ago

    They have the best seafood boils--fresh, flavorful, and always cooked just right. Love this place it's definitely a must to come

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    10/10 experience. Food and service was excellent. Delicious seafood! We got Cajun flavor with shrimp, calamari, mussels and clams.

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    Fast and friendly customer service ... food was amazing and fresh. Enjoyed the music playing and everything was reasonably priced.

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    I think this is the only seafood restaurant I've ever been to that has a bidet, which definitely…read moregets bonus points. That said, I didn't come here for the bathroom. I came here to throw down on some seafood and that's exactly what we did. I found out about this place because one of my favorite TikTok foodies posted that she came here when she was visiting from Chicago. It was also my friend's birthday so we figured we'd check it out. If you come with a group of 4 or more, including the birthday person, they eat for free, which is a pretty nice perk. This place lived up to every bit of the hype. We did the $125 option which includes lobster. If you have people in your group who are on the fence about spending the extra money, just remind them it's only about $35 more and that's basically the cost of one lobster anywhere else. Here you're getting unlimited lobster. The food literally just kept coming. At one point we were running out of room on the table. One thing I really appreciated was that the staff noticed and started putting multiple items on the same plates instead of bringing everything out separately. It sounds small but it actually helped a lot and showed they were paying attention. The drinks weren't super strong but they definitely weren't weak either. If you love seafood, come hungry and bring a group. The vibes were great, the service was on point, and we left absolutely stuffed.

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    First dining room when you walk in, more space down the stairs farther in
    First dining room when you walk in, more space down the stairs farther in
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    Cajun butter shrimp
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    Coconut crab curry
    Coconut crab curry
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    Grilled branzino with garlic peanut sauce
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    4.2
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    I finally brought my nephew here so he could try their 2 lb. steamed lobster, and it was just as…read moredelicious as I remembered. I've been coming here for years, and the quality of the food continues to keep me coming back. During this visit, I ran into a recurring issue with my lobster. It was carrying a large amount of roe, which I was actually happy about because I enjoy it and didn't want any of it to go to waste. However, the roe deep inside wasn't fully cooked during the initial steaming process. I had to go back and forth with Ash and the kitchen staff several times, but they remained patient, attentive, and committed to making sure everything was cooked properly. Ash, one of the managers, provided excellent customer service throughout the experience. While I was waiting, he kindly offered me a complimentary cup of New England clam chowder, which was absolutely delicious and very much appreciated since I was starving. Before leaving, I also ordered two more 2 lb. steamed lobsters to go. I explained my concern, and the staff made sure they were thoroughly cooked before packaging them. Both were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. I truly appreciate the team's dedication to customer satisfaction and their willingness to make things right. Their excellent service, combined with consistently great seafood, is why I've remained a loyal customer for years. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back. Thank you!

    I have nothing bad to say about this lobster roll. It's fresh and delectable…read more We didn't have to wait too long for our order either. The place is very busy inside Chelsea Market.

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    A fun and relaxed raw bar atmosphere.
    A fun and relaxed raw bar atmosphere.
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    The raw bar spread.
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