After touring the Everglades, my glucose was low, and we stopped here with the sole purpose of getting a snack and continuing our way...we ended up not only staying for late lunch but having an AMAZING time. Andres, our server, was attentive, knowledgeable and kind. Honestly, he was the main reason we decided to stay and have a proper dinner, not because he pushed us, but because he explained everything with such detail and found options for me (allergic to shellfish and everything that swims) and my husband, who is a vegan. We ended up having the veggie platter and the chicken platter- that chicken breast was delicious, so tender and juicy. The black beans and rice with maduritos were heavenly and the homemade tres leches...gosh! Andres told us that his father, Captain Morgan, was the chef and owner, that his mother helped cooked, and that his uncle helped. They all came to the table, and gave us so many tips on what to do in the area. The restaurant was immaculately clean and with a great temperature given the heat. We were so hungry and entertained that I failed to take photos, my bad. It was such a surprise, and we would recommend this place to anyone! read more

This restaurant was great! I'd recommend the shrimp and tostones dish. The tostones came out crispy and paired really well with their enchilado sauce. It was amazing. Also our waiter was Andres, he was funny and helpful. I'd definitely come back next time I visit :) read more

We were recently on vacation in Naples and drove down to Everglades City to check it out since it has been years since I was there. We also had planned to go back with a group later this year. First, even though we asked to be seated indoors, they insisted we sit outside. There were only two others at the restaurant. The inside was empty but the owner later explained they were cleaning it. I thought the prices were high and they offered no lunch specials. But, going on prior Yelp reviews, I was led to believe the food was above par. Sadly, the food was OK but not great, and not worth the price. To top it off, they automatically add a 20% tip. I know restaurants do that with large parties but certainly inappropriate for a party of two. Service was good but I don't like to be forced to pay an automatic 20% tip. Tipping is done based on how good your service is -- so I would get stuck paying 20% even if service was awful? What I found to be off putting were the responses from the owners to reviewers; particularly, on Google. They accuse everyone who posts a bad review of posting a fake review and/or they got extremely defensive. Wow! How about a little humility and attempts to fix things. Sure wish I had seen the Google reviews prior to making my trip to Everglades City. I chose this place due to the great Yelp reviews I read. I should have checked all of the reviews because the bad ones were way more accurate. read more

Stopped by with wife and daughter to celebrate a birthday and glad we did. The cusine is Spanish and the combinations coupled rice, black beans, plantains as well as a unique sauce for the shrimp dishes makes this spot the place to go when in the Everglades try the Pork Chops. read more

The food was delicious but be prepared for high prices. The blackened grouper sandwich was full of flavor.

This is a fabulous place it brings Cuba to The EverGlades Chef Captain Morgan Marcos has it going on!! The restaurant is absolutely clean with such a great Caribbean flare! The menu is amazing and most of so delicious we can't wait to return!! Thank you for the amazing hospitality!! read more

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I volunteer at the National Park visitor center and have stopped in several times for Dinner. They always take such good care of me! The food is delicious every time...Highly recommend!! A+A+A+ read more

We could not wait to come back to Everglades city and enjoy another meal here! Happy to see the same family is still there. You are treated like family the minute you walk in. The menu represents what they enjoy eating and take their time explaining to you their favorites. We loved the shrimp tostone appetizer they make this special red sauce called enchilado and feel we could put that on anything. It's that good! My husband had the lobster enchilada and it was pretty good portion. His favorite also is their black beans. I enjoyed the chicken and the shrimp. However I must warn you. They do use a lot of onions, butter and seasoning so if you're not a fan of that ask him to go light will definitely be back again and love to support family on businesses. Next time we will add dessert and some coffee but we were just too full this time read more

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Wonderful Restaurant! The people here are exceptionally friendly. Very easy to talk to plus are willing to lend assistance! Very honey atmosphere with nice decorations adorning the restaurant. This family run business is what America is about! Super nice people offering wonderful conversation and delicious food! We had a light snack before heading down the road. I had the gator tail which was very tasty and perfectly cooked! My wife had the chicken Caesar salad and liked the fresh greens and juicy chicken. The owners were nice enough to show us how they make their Cuban coffee and it tastes wonderfully delicious! Great place to go and feel welcomed! The next time we are in the area we will definitely stop by and see these friendly people! And we wish success to their son who is an aspiring stock trader! read more

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Great authentic Cuban food. Family run. Great service. A bit pricey but where isn't it down here.

Perfect little hidden‑gem! We were in the area and decided to make a stop, and I'm so glad we did. The food tastes like a true home‑cooked meal -- comforting, flavorful, and made with care. I had the lobster enchilado, and it was incredible. It reminded me of my mother's cooking in the best way. The flan was absolutely to die for, and the coffee was on point. Such a great experience from start to finish. A place you have to visit! read more

Hello, Yelp! It's been years. Allow me to backfill things here a bit. Back in January, I was in Everglades City and found my way here. Two menu items in particular caught my eye, but the waiter asked if I had 30 minutes, because it'd be an easy choice if so. I kind of wish I framed the red snapper better, but I was too eager to dive in to keep snapping pics. Delicious, and paired with a local hazy IPA (not pictured) read more

Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill - Hello, Yelp, long time! January, Everglades City. The waiter asked if I had 30 min, because dinner would be an easy choice if so. - Seafood Near Me - Everglades City, Florida

What a treat Captain Morgan's was! My husband had the Cuban burger with fries which he said was "unique and delicious" I had the shrimp in enchilado sauce and it was even better than I expected! That sauce!!!! We would highly recommend this restaurant for the delicious food, the entertaining waiter and interaction with the owners. Delightful! Go check out the gorgeous marble floors! Wow! read more

We enjoyed our dinner here. Excellent service. That way probably the best part. It's very clear that they care deeply about the service and food. Hubby had the pork chops and loved them. I had the shrimp and the flavor was so good. I would definitely recommend. When looking at prices, keep in mind gratuity is included. When you do the math, it works out read more

Good was great! Owner family was very nice! Will come back again for sure! Best black beans ever! read more

We had the pleasure of dining at Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill in Everglades City last night and it was FANTASTIC! We ordered the shrimp stuffed tostones, medium stone crab claws and the absolute show stopper...the Seafood Enchilada which had the most divine, flavorful broth and was spilling over with fresh seafood. Absolutely one of the best seafood dishes we have ever had (and we are from Miami where good seafood is a staple). Everything we tried was DELICIOUS and NOTEWORTHY! The service was attentive and friendly. It was truly lovely to meet Captain Morgan, his beautiful wife and son who chatted with us and shared their family story. One of a kind place in Everglades City. We drove an hour and half for that meal and it was worth every minute. If you're anywhere near Everglades City do yourself a favor and GO SEE CAPTAIN MORGAN AND FAMILY...you can thank me later read more

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Way too expensive!!! Ice tea $4.50 and something for a glass with another charge for refill???? Food nothing spectacular. 20% gratuity "automatically added; it says so in our menu" for just the two of us!!! Ya got us once but we won't be returning. read more

Waiter was GREAT. Waitress was cold at first, but good. Expensive, decent menu, good for beverages. We had iced tea and Arnold Palmer. No frills. Had the weird three meat burger, meh, fell apart. Fries were good, not the best as advertised. Caesar salad was fine. Black bean soup was very good. Key Lime pie was good. Again, no frills. Nice napkins. Fine bathroom. Good parking. read more

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Way too expensive for what it was. I also don't appreciate having the gratuity added into my bill. Let me decide what I'm going to tip. The food was decent. It wasn't bad but it was way too expensive. Probably avoid next time I go down there to do Photography. read more

Unbelievable how good this is! It's definitely worth a drive from Naples, or even Fort Myers where I came from. Amazing menu. Owned by a Spanish couple. Shrimp appetizer wow!! read more

Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill - Shrimp appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Everglades City, Florida

Clean place. Family run. Food was fresh and tasty but pretty expensive. But what do you want that far away from reality. I look forward to another visit. The staff was attentive and the service was fast. read more

You don't need to take a trip to Cuba to taste authentic Cuban cusine. Where people may have seen as an obsscle Captain Morgan saw as an opportunity. A family run business, the food was delicious. The alligator bites appetizer was fried in avacado oil - amazing. The fish/chips and grouper sandwich were the best I have ever eaten. There are places in the world you pass up the chance to eat dessert because your too full- at Captain Morgan go all the way - ieat dessert! Going back in 2 weeks for stone crab season! Thank you Morgan, Maggie and Andres for a 5 star lunch experience and service! Charlie and Jackie read more

September, 2024 Visit Great service & flavors We visited Marco Island for our 25th anniversary, per a recommendation from friends; we're glad we went... what a great trip. Before the trip, we thought a little about exploring the Everglades, but didn't do much searching. One day we were just driving around and decided to check our Everglades City, ~ 30 minute drive from Marco Island. We drove through town with few expectations, and a definite hope to get some lunch. We soon found Captain Morgan's, where Magy provided great service and food. We ate outside on a nice day. We ordered shrimp tostones, which are served with a side of fresh, fried green plantains in a flavorful tomato sauce - so good. Thank you, Magy & Captain Morgans! ----- ----- ----- read more

This was hands down the worst restaurant experience I've ever had. Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill in Everglades City completely failed on every level. We walked in and had to wait just to be seated, then waited another 20 minutes before anyone even came to take our drink order. When the drinks finally showed up (after yet another 20 minutes), they still managed to mess that up--only bringing 4 out of 5 drinks. It only got worse from there. Our food took about 25 minutes, and when it finally arrived, it was incomplete. Multiple items were missing, and we had to keep tracking down staff just to get what we originally ordered. For a place that wasn't even that busy, this was unacceptable. The service was beyond terrible. There were around six employees, but only two seemed to be doing anything, and even they were doing a poor job. When we tried to address the missing items, the staff was rude, dismissive, and acted like we were the problem. Instead of fixing mistakes, they argued with us. To make things even sketchier, the restaurant appears to be using Captain Morgan branding without any clear authorization, which raises serious questions about how the place is run. The worst part was the bill. They argued with us about it and even tried to pressure us into tipping after providing some of the worst service I've ever experienced. Tipping should reflect service, and this service didn't deserve one. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Save your time, money, and frustration and go literally anywhere else. read more

What a hidden gem! Service was outstanding. Food flavorful and really delicious. Had the Steak and Lobster, what a treat. Came with awesome.black beans, rice and plantains. Got a side of the house made special sauce. Wow! The grouper huge and wonderfully seasoned. Would recommend this family restaurant, two thumbs up! read more

This family-owned and operated restaurant deserves a Michelin star! Manny, owner and chef, made us the most incredible grilled red snapper I ever ate. He owns the fishing boat his brother operates; brother fishes off the coast of Clearwater FL. Clean fishing for best flavor! Manny uses avocado oil, so the food is so healthy! His wife runs the front of house with gracious and welcoming style. Add in waiter/son Andres, who is so funny, and you have all the ingredients for a memorable meal. Don't miss this superb restaurant!! Thank you! read more

This is a hidden gem in Everglades City. I had the grouper sandwich; the grouper not being dunked in batter and fried to oblivion, but rather upholding the delicate, natural flavor of the fish with a lime/garlic marinade. I will definitely come back and try Ziggy's Impossible burger, the seafood enchilado and the whole red snapper! read more

Magnificent 5 Stars!! We came to Captain Morgan's after a nearby tour and we are SO happy we did. It's been our best meal all week. The food is so delicious. I will be dreaming about the lobster dish in Captain's sauce until my next visit to the area. Everything was so good - we had gator bites, conch fritters, grouper, pork chops, lobster, and dessert! How could this little town off the beaten path have such delicious food?!!!! It's worth a drive...even a very long one. It won't disappoint. We cannot wait to go back, it's hands down our new favorite!!! Thank you Chef Morgan and family for this lovely gem! read more

A bit of a drive, but it was a nice experience. Super nice people run the place. Seems like it's a family owned and operated restaurant. Their menu is not miles long, but there are enough choices for most appetites. The prices do seem to be on the steep side. One of my kids got the pork dish and I feel it was literally one pork chop cut up into pieces. We ordered a seafood "thingy" that feeds two @~$80. Two lobster tails, a blue crab, shrimp(s), scallops?, and stone crab (which was admittedly not fresh, but frozen since it wasn't season). I do not recall having had stone crab before, but we felt IT was a bit funky (as in it had a pretty particular smell and taste... which was not to our liking). The place also houses an ice cream parlor + their flan and coffee were pretty great. Very laid back environment and, to reiterate, VERY nice staff. Major down sides would be the long drive at 45mph and their prices. read more

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We happen to come across Captain Morgan's by chance! What a treat! Food was amazing! Family owned, place was immaculate! We enjoyed a seafood casserole brimming with the freshest seafood. Cooked to perfection! Wound highly recommend this restaurant! We will certainly return! read more

Really wonderful food. Had shrimp toasteones . Amazing flavor. We took baked snapper with rice and beans back to our motel room. It was delicious. Absolutely loved it. Our service was great. Have good wine selection. Mojito was on point. Will return. It was gangster! read more

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Excellent experience. We arrived for dinner and the owners were very welcoming. We enjoyed a selection of sides, appetizers and a light entree as well as some of the decent beer selection. The black bean soup, rice , fried plantains were solid, filling comfort food. The gator bites were fantastic. The grouper sandwich was very tasty. Naples brewing aided in making the experience even nicer. Lemonade was refreshing for a hot day. Clean, shiny interior. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Excellent service understanding of our needs. Very pleasant to interact with the owners. There are some vegetarian possibilities for those who prefer as well. Would absolutely return. read more

On our way to Everglades National Park my wife and I spotted a delightful one-off restaurant. It was getting warm, and the light blue building was inviting, but when the family owners met us at the door we felt truly special. The food was authentic and delicious, with several local seafood options and many wonderful Spanish dishes to choose from. We felt like we were eating from the family kitchen, but in a very good way. The presentation was very professional, and we enjoyed sitting on the veranda although the dining room was also very nice. We had a grouper sandwich and a Cuban hamburger made from three kinds of meat---beef, pork, and chorizo. Both were delicious. Add local beer and fantastic desserts with espresso, and we were all set for the drive home. And we can hardly wait to come back. read more

My food was acceptable but the many negatives contributed to an overall 2-star rating. I was not expecting this based on other reviews. Seafood and Cuban, sounds good. So did I get seafood? No, the prices many of which were in the low to mid $30s for most entrees seemed way out of line for for the style of the place: sitting outside on a busy street corner with plastic tables and chairs, piles of napkins and condiment bottles on table, paper placemats, more suited to fast food I thought. So I got the Cuban Burger, made from a blend of ground beef, pork, and chorizo. With a generous portion of caramelized onions and potato stix inside. And a special sauce which one of the staff (I think owner and matriarch of this family-run business) brought over, encouraged me to try, and returned soon to inquire if I used it and liked it. I assured her I did. Good, and definitely more interesting than an average burger due to the blend of meats, especially the chorizo. Could have used something else though; maybe something tangy like pickles? And the fries were good too, batter-fried, on the big side, and crispy. Cuban. So a mojito seemed in order. What? you only have them premade in cans? Umm, no. What's up with that? Another place I checked out earlier had the same deal so I wonder: could this town have some crazy blue laws enacted by conservative crazies? Must research this. So I instead got sangria, which I was assured was home-made. It was refreshing but not really that good. Overly sweet and pretty skimpy on the wine. The desserts sounded interesting, all with a Cuban flair, and not just the usual flan and tres leche. But sadly I had no room. I probably could have managed an affogato and now I wish I had tried it. Service was weird. I never did figure out who my waiter was and I think neither did they. I gave my order to one, then another came by. He didn't know if the first took the order so I ordered again. And delivered by a third. All fine, until nearing the end. I had just received my second sangria when my real waiter (the matriarch) asked if wanted anything else, dessert perhaps, bill and credit card machine at the ready. Not in any hurry-up-and-finish way, but it was a bit off-putting. The place was not busy, plenty of empty tables so it's not like they needed the table. I replied I was going to nurse my drink and relax for a bit. She assured me, take my time, and it seemed sincere. But I decided to pay my bill then and there - she already had the credit machine in hand. If this had been done differently they may well have made another $8 off me for a dessert. Finally, one thing that disturbed me perhaps more than it should: I was perusing other Yelp reviews while I was finishing my sangria and I saw that somebody had left a poor review, complaining, among other things, about overcooked shrimp. The owner (Magy) wrote a rebuttal, very defensive and said "There is no such thing of overcooked shrimp." That's patently false; overcooked seafood of any kind is a disaster. If they really believe that I am so glad I did not try one of their seafood entrees. Such a shame to have to write this review, as the staff was all so nice and took obvious pride in the place. read more

Captain Morgan's Seafood Grill - Seafood Near Me - Everglades City, Florida

Food was actually terrible idk what everyone else is talking about. I was so excited to try the cuban burger but its a huge fat patty and its way overcooked. Lacks flavor and genuinely tastes like meatloaf. The seafood is also overcooked and lacks flavor. The food is WAY overpriced and they charge for refills because they sell by the single bottle. The staff is weird and unprofessional. They were unorganized and didnt seem to care about their tables. We had to listen to our waiter overshare about his hatred of his family and was making everyone uncomfortable. Not very happy that gratuity is automatically added when its not deserved. Our bill was $80 for the simplest meals that had no flavor. Setting was also very cheap considering the price of everything. This is coming from someone who is very easily satisfied also... read more

Wow! Best grouper blackened sandwich I've ever had, no bread as I'm gluten free. They made nice alternative suggestions for gluten free sides. My husband got the grilled Florida lobster and declared it a feast. The entire restaurant and bathrooms are extra clean!! A must Go!! read more

Friendly friendly staff! Tasty Cuban burger. Just the right amount mixture. Will be back!

The food was absolutely delicious and the service was some of the best in the area. Would highly recommend this to none in the area.

Great server who was able to make recommendations. Started with gator bites which were delicious and did not taste like chicken! The Wild Caught Shrimp Tostones was amazing. The sauce & plantains mmm. The grouper was seasoned to perfection. Definitely will be back. read more

Delicious and fresh! Muy Delicioso y fresco! We loved everything that we ordered. The Ceviche was refreshing and so flavorful. The seafood in enchilada sauce was superb and I'm not even a seafood fan but I loved it! We also ordered a Grouper sandwich which was so buttery and soft. This is a family business and the mother and son duo are so friendly! They will help you out if you can't decide on what to order. I would definitely recommend this place and look forward to coming back soon! read more

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