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    Captain Crab

    4.2 (788 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Sonny N.

    I came in for a pickup order, and I do want to start by saying the staff was really nice and welcoming. Even though the food wasn't quite ready when I arrived, they were friendly and polite, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the food itself didn't fully deliver. When we got home and opened everything up, we noticed some of the shrimp were starting to turn black, which was concerning. On top of that, a lot of the shrimp was overcooked, and the shells were sticking to the meat, making it pretty frustrating to eat. The oysters were okay, but didn't taste as fresh as I was expecting, especially for a seafood spot. That said, the seasoning and overall flavors had potential, and the service experience was positive. I just wish the quality and execution of the seafood matched it. Hoping this was just an off day, because there's definitely potential here.

    Extra sauce I use for my seafood pasta.
    Jennifer H.

    Great like Always. We actually arrived in time for happy hour. The food was delicious and still have plenty to take home and made crab boil

    Sandy J.

    Tried it for the first time; Tried fish catfish basket and hush puppies. In all honesty, I could taste the same Cajun Spices I buy from Walmart. Not impressed. Will have to try everything else that looks awesome on the Menu. But of course, it all depends on the taste of my palate.

    Julia L.

    I come here quite often and I do really love it. It always hits the spot, I feel like it's a good price as well normally I share the family special with my bestie and it's only $30 something each splitting the bill. I always get the snow crab, green mussels, and shrimp. I also love the clams, I get captains special for the seasoning and its bomb. I always get extra dip on the side too, and the food comes out really fast which I appreciate!!

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    Anuja S.

    We placed a to-go order at Captain Crab and tried the Dungeness crab in Cajun sauce (extra hot), half pound shrimp in Cajun sauce, onion rings, and crispy Cajun fries. The seafood was fresh and flavorful, but we were disappointed that the shrimp and crab were packed together in the same plastic bag, even though they were meant for two different people. It made the meal messy and less enjoyable. I wish the person taking the order had double checked instead of assuming everything should go in one bag. On top of that, the Cajun sauce was very heavy-handed with butter and oil, which overpowered the seasoning. The sides were solid--both the onion rings and Cajun fries were crispy and satisfying. Still, the packaging and the excess oil left us a little underwhelmed, especially given the price point. That said, the ambience is fun and lively based on our past dine-in experience. Captain Crab has potential, but more attention to detail with takeout preparation and balance in the seasoning would make a big difference.

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    Lindsay W.

    Went here one weekend and it was busy! Fortunately, there was only a couple of minutes wait. This place is popular with families! The food didn't take too long, and our server was very kind. I wish the Cajun fries had a lot more seasoning. We had to ask for a side of seasoning to put on. Also, compared to other seafood boil places I have had, there wasn't as much flavor, but it was still decent. Overall, I would definitely come here again.

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    Adriana Z.

    If you need a seafood boil, THIS IS THE SPOT! I have been coming here for the last year now and truly no other seafood boil place compares. There is always a great punch of flavor and spices. Nevertheless, we ordered the Captain Special Boil w/ Captain special flavor & Hot level. It's the perfect amount for 2 people. We also ordered a side of rice and Cajun fries with additional lemon pepper seasoning. BOMB! The food came out pretty quick which was great because I was starving. The whole setup came out at the same time and the temperature to all the food was perfect. We destroyed the seafood boil and only left a couple shrimp in the bag... I would say the shrimp was cooked perfect meanwhile the lobster tail was a bit overcooked. Aside from that, our server was very kind and gave us all the goods to enjoy the meal. Of course I will be coming again! Very affordable, delicious, and service is always great.

    Alisha B.

    Came here for the first time with a couple of regulars, which meant I didn't have to think about what to order, yay for foodie friends! And I'm so glad they knew what to get, because everything was delicious. Now I'll admit... I didn't try the crab (I know, I know, what's wrong with me?) but I just could not get enough of the shrimp and sausage. OMG, the sausage was fire. Spicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I'd go back just for that alone. Our waitress was fantastic, friendly and attentive without being overbearing (aka, my favorite kind of service). I also really appreciated the little touches: tablecloths, bibs, scrap buckets, and wet naps, they know how to keep a messy meal classy. We went on a weekend night and still got seated pretty quickly, which was a pleasant surprise. Overall, great experience, great food, and a fun vibe. I'll definitely be back and next time, maybe I'll finally try the crab.

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    Amanda V.

    Came here this evening with my husband and little for dinner. We were greeted and seated right away! Service was great and the food was delicious. We got mild Cajun and garlic butter which was tasty! If we've we find ourselves back in that area we will go back!

    Clams

    As a former manager of a seafood boil restaurant BC. I was very happy with Captain crab last night. The service was excellent. The food was hot and fresh and the restaurant was very clean. The shrimps were nice and firm and my clams were super fresh, the garlic butter, and spice profile were right on point. We will definitely be back.

    Kai L.

    Jest seafood boil restaurant in Sacramento. Always clean and always hits! Employees are friendly and always down to help you choose what you want to order! Can't beat the pieces either.

    Medium hot captain special Dungeness crab
    Ji V.

    Did not like that the server mixed up my husband's level of hot with mine. Server insisted that I got the correct one, despite it does not look like. Ended up, we exchanging food. Nevertheless, Satisfied my crab cravings. Clean ambiance. A little loud though. Nice to see that they have lots of doordash and uber eats pick ups.

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    Thank you Mary it's always a pleasure serving customers like you!

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    Shawn L.

    Thank you so much we cant wait to see you again!

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    Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you! We are glad you had a great time! Come back soon!

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    Thank you! We are glad you had a great time! Come back soon!

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    9 days ago

    Amazing food favorite seafood boil in Sacramento! Every time I'm in town this place is a MUST STOP

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    Shout to our server Lino. End of the night and received fire service. Calamari was fire and the king boil was excellent.

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    We love it here. Great fresh seafood! Captain special hot sauce was perfect for 2! We ordered the special Snow crab shrimp crawfish

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    Love this place! We got the shrimp with head on and it's not over cooked. Snow and king crab are huge! Will come again.

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    Very good food, service and ambiance . Wish there would be better deals. This venue is also clean .

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    Do you take any reservations?

    Yes. We take reservations.

    Is there a certain time you guys sell them or is it all day today and is it bottomless?

    Yes. We do.

    Do you use any peanut products to cook anything If so, what?

    We don’t use any peanut product to cook. Thank you for reaching out.

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    Yes, we do.

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    The perfect place for a pre play bite or patio hang. Excellent happy hour, beautiful patio right in…read morethe hustle and bustle of mid town. I'm amazed at the quality of the seafood & artisanal presentation, on the happy hour list. We come for margs, blue fin tostada and the conceptualized tacos before our play at B Street theater but they have also have an expansive dinner menu i can't wait to try. All service is excellent, but special thanks to Noelia for her welcoming and kind attentions.

    We happened upon this great restaurant after touring Sutter's Fort across the street. Maddie was…read moresuper helpful, professional and courteous. I asked if she thought we would be able to receive our food in enough time to eat it in about an hour. She pointed out a couple of dishes that would take some time to prepare and said the rest would come out quickly. She checked a couple of times to make sure we had everything we needed as she wanted us to be able to finish our lunch in enough time. Now the food: Avocato Smash (guacamole) served with tortilla chips was so fresh and fantastic! The clam chowder was delicious as was the large portions of Caesar salad and Farmers Market salad. The Farmers Market salad was so flavorful that I didn't need any salad dressing. Crushed pistachios surrounded the edge of the plate. I couldn't really taste it, but not a problem. The guava mocktails were light on the flavor, but still refreshing after a long walk outside. I'm so happy we stopped by. Maddie, you're a gem!

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    Scott's Seafood Grill and Bar - My pasta was delicious!

    Scott's Seafood Grill and Bar

    3.5(1.7k reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$$

    Had a gift card so booked a table on a Saturday evening for our anniversary via OpenTable. We got…read moreseated quickly at a booth. Inside was quiet but they were pretty busy. Had a fabulous server, Sydney who was an absolute joy. We were getting a little overzealous with our ordering and she warned us how much food we were ordering, which we appreciated. We still got a tooon of food tho. lol. 5/5 complimentary bread and butter. Soft, warm, buttery and free. What more could you want! 3.5/5 calamari, hubs said it was a bit chewy. Not the worst, not the best. Still decent. 5/5 Brussels. Sweet with the honey, perfectly crispy. I don't care for squash but it was delicious regardless. 5/5 field greens salad. The cheese was so delicious. Recommended by Sydney. Probably one of my new favorite salads. 4/5 wedge salad. Very large potion, hubs enjoyed it but I was glad to have gotten the field greens. 4/5 ribeye med rare with potatoes and broccoli. Potatoes were dry and not too warm this time but the steak was tasty. 4/5 halibut - hubs got this and annihilated it. It was a generous serving. 3/5 bread pudding. Wish it had some pecans, nothing bad but nothing amazing. If you're dining for a bday u get a complimentary dessert so keep that in mind! 5/5 got a free champagne or wine for our anniversary which was so nice! Parking lot is super far if you're in heels & don't love walking in them. I'd valet if that's an issue. Another solid visit! See you again soon!

    I was visiting my friend in the area and she recommended this Restaurant for dinner…read more we called and made reservations for 8:45pm(this will come up later) got there and Valet parked since that was the only option. We were promptly seated and the waitress came over, she asked if we knew what we wanted, my friend was still deciding so I ordered a drink. my friend also ordered an Arnold Palmer. The waitress seemed a bit anxious, we started to feel rushed but ignored it. We placed our orders; I ordered the Scott's Cioppino and my friend ordered the Dungeness Crab Cakes. The Cioppino was good, I liked the Dungeness Crab and the spicy sausage the most, no complaints there. Dungeness crab cakes were dry and had lots of filler, she only ate one, she also ordered Mashed potatoes which she also said was not good, even after adding some of my Cioppino sauce on them. We asked for the cheque when the waitress came over and she asked "how was it" she also stated to my friend "you barely ate anything" we told her that the crab cakes and mashed potato was dry. The waitress said "well you showed up at 8:45pm just before we close" I then asked "why would they offer a time that was 15mins before closing if that was going to affect the quality of food we received? There was no attempt to offer an apology or maybe remove the uneaten items from our cheque. We requested them to be removed, while walking away she said she'd ask the manager. He removed it, did not come over no acknowledgment when she came back with the new cheque. While walking out we saw the manager and he still didn't acknowledge us. I go to lots of restaurants and this was probably the worst service I can remember receiving in years. The 2 stars is because my dish was good.

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    Bustdown Burgers And BBQ - Hibachi bowl with fried shrimp and asparagus. It's not on the menu. You have to request it.

    Bustdown Burgers And BBQ

    4.5(22 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    Minority-owned & operated
    7 years in business

    Friend told me he'd seen this spot on social media, and after a few bad recommendations from…read moreinfluencers, I was hesitant. Jamaela's spot, however, did not disappoint. Tried the bustdown burger and while it was super messy, the spicy link was so good. Got to chat with Jamaela a bit about her spot (it's been here for 7 years now!) and you can tell she cares for the quality of the food she puts out as well as the patrons that stop by. Service was great and attentive while we were sitting at the bartop. This is definitely a hole in the wall spot, but the taste of the food shines and will surprise ya. I'm excited to try the shrimp and grits next time and the bustdown rice - both recommended from Jamaela herself. I'll definitely be back, thanks for a great meal!

    I was very hopeful to have experienced the food and was looking forward to giving a positive…read morereview, BUT things took a turn with the HORRIBLE customer service! The young man, did not greet us. That alone made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome with them, ENTITLED! We then respectfully commented on the customer service with hopes that it would improve our experience. The young gentleman appeared to have an attitude so we decided to cancel our order due to the unpleasant customer service. Hopefully others have a good experience :(

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    Bustdown Burgers And BBQ - Located inside the New Arcade Market

    Located inside the New Arcade Market

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