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    Cap't Loui

    3.9 (496 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:45 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Garlic Noodles
    Travis C.

    Love love love this place! Love the food and the service. We came here on Saturday around 5pm before heading to the Franklin Lantern Lights. Once inside we were greeted then seated in a matter of minutes. The ambiance is casual and chill for the folks wanting that delicious seafood boil. Let's get to the food... We decided to order 2 pounds of shrimp, half pound of mussels and half pound of calamari. We added potatoes and sausages as well to the boil. For the sides let me tell ya GET THE GARLIC NOODLES!!! You're welcome, trust me they are soo good. We also had a side of rice as well cause you know my Hawaiian butt needs rice lol. The seafood was amazing and the sauce is just special. I could dip everything inside of it which I did lol. This place never disappoints for us and we will come more often. If you're are seeking the beast seafood boil then look no further, this is the spot. Trust me.

    Chris T.

    Been awhile since we hit up the Stoneham location and honestly felt like the first time! Space was open and clean, servers were nice! Probably my favorite location! Everything came out super hot, and felt fresh. We did the combo 2# with a free side (miss the days of free garlic noodles unlimited haha) Got squid and shrimp this time around and was filled by the time we finished! We did the medium Cajun butter house sauce and it had a good kick, more than expected. Felt like plenty of protein, we added sausage as well which was definitely a good call! Also came on the right night for dollar oysters and smashed a dozen quick haha. Will be back when in the area!

    Garlic Noodles
    Kelly Z.

    Freshest seafood boil you can find in MA!!! Their seafood is always big and juicy and cooked perfectly. However, let me put you on to the funnel fries. If you never tried it you need to go get it NOWWW. Even if you're not into seafood just come here and get the funnel fries because it's the most delectable dessert you can get. I was so surprised at how good it was and now I never leave without it! Service is good and ambiance is casual.

    Jenny R.

    if you're craving flavorful seafood and bold sauces. Everything we ordered was fresh, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious. The garlic noodles with the fried shrimp platter were amazing -- the shrimp were crispy and well-seasoned, and the noodles were garlicky in the best way. The snow crab legs were juicy and tender, and the sauce they came in was so good I was literally licking my fingers. But the star of the night for me was the fried soft shell crab -- crunchy on the outside, packed with flavor, and easily my favorite bite of the whole meal. To drink, I tried a green coconut drink (wish I caught the name!) and it was so refreshing I wanted five more. It paired perfectly with all the rich seafood flavors. On top of the great food, the staff was super friendly and attentive -- even making sure I had extra tartar sauce, which I really appreciated. The vibe of the place is fun and relaxed, perfect for digging into messy seafood and enjoying yourself. Overall, Captn Loui gave me exactly what I was hoping for: tasty food, finger-licking sauces, and a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back for more crab legs, noodles, and that unforgettable soft shell crab!

    Clams, shrimp, crawfish
    Stephanie T.

    Food was great, I know this is a seafood place but don't sleep on the chicken tenders and lemon pepper fries they're always incredible. Garlic noodles were good if you like Parmesan. Service was the main point of improvement, it took a very long time for our order to be taken, it took a while for our food to come out, our server was a little soft spoken and hard to hear, and my tenders came out without any sauces, but the food was good and the ambiance was casual.

    Update. Food and service is wonderful as usual. Disappointed with management. The last time we had visited, I spoke directly to management and showed them the issue with the handicap stall not being accessible and suggested slight change that is not cost effective (having door swing outward instead of inward to fit a wheelchair and close the door). Business is only ADA compliant to enter the building and be seated. If you need to use the restroom, better hope that the surrounding businesses allow you to use their restroom or you will have to hold it in which is unfortunate.

    Market price 4/1/25
    Lizzie Y.

    Tonight was the first time trying Cap't Loui in Stoneham! I have always heard amazing things about this location, I believe this is the original location in MA... and many people know it as "Loui Loui". Normally, I go to the one in Braintree as that one is closer, but this one definitely much better! Everything from the staff, cleanliness of the restaurant, and food quality, is unmatched compared to the one in the South Shore. I like that this one is well lit, tables are not at all sticky, and the spicy, is actually spicy. We ordered a 2 lb combo, with 1 lb shrimp w/ head on & 1 lb calamari & a side of garlic noodles. Along with that, since it happened to be Tuesdays, we got a dozen oysters! They do $1 oysters on Tuesdays! Oysters tasted fresh & the shrimp + calamari were great, as well. We had gotten the medium spicy Loui sauce & it a lot spicier than we thought it would be haha. It wasn't too spicy but you definitely will feel the heat. Parking: plenty of parking available here. It's located in a strip mall w/ lots of spots in the lots. Overall, highly recommend if you're looking for a spot w/ great seafood boil!

    Mimi L.

    This is my usual go-to spot for seafood boil. I really like their sauce and they always have the right amount of spice. The crawfish, the mussels, the crabs, the clams, the corns and potatoes have full of flavor. Their garlic noodles and lemon pepper fries are a must. And definitely get their oysters, it's fresh and they usually have a $1 an oyster every Tuesday.

    Seafood combo boil, garlic noodles, oysters
    novi s.

    I love it here I come once every three months. The capt loui sauce is the most amazing seafood boil sauce. Get the garlic noodles they taste so good especially dipped in the sauce. The lychee capri sun in my fave also. The place also provides hair ties, extra gloves, variety of lotions, and mouth wash in the bathroom. The music hits sometimes too

    Beignet 5/5 very good
    Janet H.

    Been here couple of times since it's the only decent one. They renovate the restroom which is pretty nice. We came with party of 4 and we got seated right away. The Cajun fries and garlic noodles are the bomb! The catfish was a bit too soft The only thing I don't like is we didn't get all the sauce. Like the orange sauce which she only provide one with party of 4. our server Cindy said that she gave us a lot of sauce already. Yes but the thing is we didn't get the same sauce for all of us. So we ask for more. We know she's a bit annoyed but we don't wanna dip the sauce together and share saliva. If you know what I mean??? Anyway, my brother finished his soda and we want to order more, we have to wave for Cindy to get her attention. After a while we order again with a different server In the end she didn't ask how we are doing or anything. She came in one last time with the bill and again, no where to be found Overall the food was good but the service was kinda lacking especially this server. I wish she can be more attentive and pay more attention. It's early in the day too.

    Pick 3 lbs - clam, shrimp, crawfish & Adult Caprisun - Mr. Rich
    Amy U.

    Great food and amazing service! We got 3lb total of clam, shrimp, and crawfish for two people, and it was filling. The sauce was flavorful and stuck onto the seafood well. We got medium which had a kick to it, honestly would get mild next time, because I had to drink a lot of water. The cajun fries was fried to perfection and seasoned well. Everything came out hot and quick! The adult capri sun was also delicious! I got the Mr. Rich and it had a good balance of alcohol and fruit flavors. Our server Jenny was very sweet and checked up on us many times. I also appreciated how they had a mini set up for hair ties, floss picks, and lotion. Would definitely come back again!

    Greg B.

    I food was incredible and the dining experience was top notch. All the seafood was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. We got medium spice and it had some kick but in a good way. The garlic bread was heaven to dunk in the sauce, I highly recommend getting an order. Overall 20 out of 10

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    Great food. Had the 2 lb seafood bucket. It was absolutely delicious. The service was good.

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    The wait is ridiculous long and incorrect! The price is very high! Please don't try! The price

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    Bland and overcooked food. Restaurant and bathrooms were designed cute and service was nice. But worse seafood boil had

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    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.

    If you love seafood boils, Capt Loui is a must. I'm always trying new spots but somehow always end…read moreup coming back here because their house sauce is honestly unbeatable. I usually get the Boiler Combo, which comes with free sides, and I highly recommend adding the garlic noodles. This was also my first time trying their $1 oysters on Tuesdays and the quality was great and very fresh. Definitely my favorite spot when I'm craving seafood boil.

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