Food was ok. But service was kind of disappointing, the server was not happy at all with the tip, they always expect more. Prices are like in the US. Honestly it doesn't feel like on Mexico! read more

Been here with my family and friends so many times, and can't get enough of it. Very good food, excellent services. Our Server is Felix. He is very friendly, always happy and sounds very positive. One the best service we had in this trip. Our food is excellently great. Got fish dishes and it taste so fresh. Drinks and desserts are awesome!!! I Highly recommend this to anybody looking for great time eating. read more

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whoa; what a change...in a not good way! we've frequented captain's cove several times in the last 20+ years. never again the live sax, sunset view, and cocktails were great. however, it stops there. the food and service were mediocre, at best. the menu said the dish we ordered, as well as confirmed by our waiter, was sautéed in garlic and butter. however, it was charbroiled, so much so that the delicate lobster/scallop/ fish flavors were drowned out. the WORST $300 meal, including a 10% discount (for two of us) we've ever had! and, to top it off, we now have to fix the bill charged to our resort...really a tip of over 800pesos...i don't think so read more

The best part about this place is the covered patio and the alligator guests that join you for dinner. It's part of the all inclusive package at the royal resorts so I can't speak to the prices, surcharge items are limited and there are plenty of options without a surcharge. Coconut shrimp is a favorite. Service is great consistently. A must visit in Cancun for an elevated dinner experience. read more

We were able to get in at 8pm on a Friday night. Seated right on the water. Nice atmosphere. They are affiliated with the hotel we were staying at so we decided to try it. It was lobster night all you can eat BUT you had to have a beet salad and some roasted pepper soup. no changing it. I didn't want to eat just lobster! We ordered the surf and turf. It was a decent size steak with a mushroom gravy on it. They gave me to small carribian lobster tails, mash potatoes and vegetables. I also ordered a clam chowder soup that came in a bread bowl. All in all it was a good dinner. They steak was good, lobster was just right, on top we had a drink coupon and 10% discount because of where we were staying at. The service was average but very friendly. We were waiting for the alligator to show up in the water but he didn't show. He is a regular there since ,hard to believe, people feed him. It is a decent spot if staying In Cancun. Enjoy the weather! read more

you can eat outside watch the sunset the food was amazing its interesting that the amount of food was satisfying and I'm a big eater. I had the salmon blackened my goodness yes cooked as if I were in heaven assuming heaven salmon that amazing lol great place you must dine there read more

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Its a good place! Except the guy that sold us on the house specialty! Never mentioned a price! I know we are at fault for not asking but didn't think we were going to pay that much! Besides that food was delish and staff was nice! read more

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Poncho and Willie I give them 5 stars. We have came hear numerous times and were treated fairly well. The seafood was great but the vegetables and rice were lacking. However the service was excellent and the seafood portions were really good. Well go again, for seafood and Willie. read more

This place has bullies as part of their staff in the parking lot that try's to control who gets on the Royal Resorts shuttle bus. As guests of Royal Resorts we have access to the shuttle bus at all stops. But because they saw us coming from a different restaurant, they purposely allowed the bus to fill with patrons of their restaurant. Had this happened in the United States, this idiot would have been on his ASS for blocking us from getting on the bus. BUT didn't feel like going to a Mexican jail. The Royal Resorts staff weren't helpful at all either when we had to walk back from the restaurant. They literally told us " we're closing this particular resort anyway oh well". But the other Royal Resorts are still in operation, but will not get my business. read more

A great place for a nicer dinner on the bayside. The restaurant itself was beautiful. Sue to the wind, we could not sit on the bay side. We had a reservation, and were seated immediately. The bread was INCREDIBLE. Maybe the best I've ever had, ANYWHERE! The service was top notch. So friendly. My boyfriend and I got the blackened catch of the day (snapper), as recommended by our waiter, and we're not disappointed. So fresh, and an amazing portion. I wish I could've finished it, but I couldn't. read more

The food is amazing year after year. The waitstaff is always fun and friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Best restaurant we ate at in Cancun. It's across the street from the Omni Hotel and Villas - perfect walking distance, beautiful views even has a crocodile. Steaks were great, vegetarian choices were wonderful, staff was excellent and my family really enjoyed their dinner! Highly Recommend! read more

Absolutely delicious! Our go to when in Mexico! Surf and turf and shrimp appetizer, just everything is good!

Stopped by here for an early dinner around 4 pm and the place was empty. I ordered calamari and it was good. My daughter ordered bbq ribs and that was superb. However, I ordered seafood pizza and I didn't like it. Service was good but their food is not something I would go back for. After 2 days in cancun, I would have to say I had better seafood platter elsewhere read more

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My girlfriend and I were staying at an all inclusive hotel across the street and the food was okay but nothing special. I wanted some good seafood! So I yelped out a seafood place and found this! To start off, the service was amazing. Our server was very helpful and suggested the seafood surprise for 2 right off the bat as soon as I said I was looking for seafood. When I asked him for some recommendations for an appetizer he was honest with me and told me that the seafood surprise was more than enough! Glad theyre not just here to take my money! The seafood surprise was huge and delicious. Lobster, shrimp, calamari, fish, mussels, scallops and more! It comes with a side of rice but i ordered some fresh flour tortillas as well! If you like spicy you have to ask for their habenero sauce! Everything was so good and it was for an affordable price: $64. The ambiance was romantic and the view of the lagoon was beautiful, I'm very happy I found this place. I only didnt give it 5 stars because I've had better but that's not to say this place wasn't awesome! read more

Captain's Cove - Side of rice and veggies from the seafood surprise - Seafood Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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I was staying at a hotel with my family in Cancun for a 5-day vacation. For the second night, I decided to eat here, since the photos looked pretty good. My hotel has a shuttle that takes us customers there, so I took it. When I got there, the staff were friendly, and didn't pressure us in the least. The wait time was somewhat fast. Their food, from what I ordered, tasted good. The view from sitting outside was a beautiful lake. However, it attracts many, MANY mosquitoes. These mosquitoes tend to itch more than ones in my home country. While eating, one of my family members got stung more than 10 times (found out back in the hotel). If you're not afraid of being stung by mosquitoes, it's a good choice to sit outside. Otherwise, I'd highly recommend sitting inside. read more

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When going to Cancun, be sure to stop by Captain's Cove!! The view is beautiful and great for a scenic picture! We started with appetizers of tuna and salmon carpaccio. They were great. I especially loved the salmon. It was superb and very tasty. We also ate mussels in white wine. It was really good and had lots of taste to it. Next I ate the clam chowder. The clam chowder wasn't the best I've tasted. The bread it was served in was hard and not very chewable. Lastly, I ate Captain Cove's 3 Shrimp (I cant quite remember the exact name). The shrimp was good, but it was a little too charred for my taste. The rice layering on the bottom was great though! It was very creamy and tasty! The service was mediocre. Our server didn't seem to be very interested in what he was doing and wasn't very respectful to be honest, but he did his job and was very organized and brought everything on time. read more

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Every trip to Cancun includes a dinner at Captain's Cove, but we don't really know why. The service is outstanding. The food is average on a good day. We never had anything terribly bad, but also never a dish that made us crave a return. They just don't have the right kind of lobster in these warm waters. But by next year we probably forgot (unless I read my own review before returning). --- The view from the deck is the most pleasant part of each dinner. The Margaritas tasted very diluted. A bad surprise in Mexico. read more

We are in Cancun for our anniversary. I chose this restaurant because of the great reviews. It did not disappoint. Like the other reviewer, I wish I could bring some bread home. We didn't get to see any alligators, but watching the waiter make the flaming coffee made up for it. When you call to make a reservation, they ask if you are celebrating anything, so they can make out a personal touch to your experience. read more

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This place has such a nice patio with a beautiful view of the lagoon. The seafood was delicious and the waiters were sweet and funny. My husband loved the Crabcakes and I had Crab Stuffed Shrimp the first night..the second night my husband loved the Mahi Blackened with Tropical Sauce and I loved the Grouper stuffed with Lobster and Shrimp. Worth trying for sure :) read more

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First restaurant we went to when we arrived in Cancun. I am very aware that the food in Mexico is NOT the same (or as tasty) as American Mexican food so with that in mind... here is my review of Captain's Cove: First, the service was muy excellente! Our server was very attentive and energetic. We ordered the seafood ceviche and it was very tasty. They brought out shot glasses of shrimp broth to all the tables to try. It was very shrimpy but would've been great in a fish soup. Our main dish was the catch of the day: Hogfish. It was a nice white filet but it was over salted for my taste. Our daughter had the shrimp fettuccini. The sauce was thick and tasted weird. The noodles were slightly under cooked. For dessert we sampled the Flan. It was more like cheesecake. It was not the custard that I am accustomed to calling Flan. The main reason why we came here was because of the famed crocodile that is known to swim by the dock while you eat. It was nowhere to be found on the night we were there (sad face). So although the service was good, the food just didn't live up to giving this place more than two stars. read more

Captain's Cove - Seafood Ceviche. Very good! - Seafood Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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This is just across the street from our hotel. The hotel staff gave us a voucher for free drinks. Food was very good. We ordered a seafood surprise for two but honestly, it was big enough for three to share. My son ordered coconut shrimps. It was not as good as what we had at the beach. The dining area was very nice, perched right over the water at the lagoon. A crocodile came visit right under us. Kids were very happy to see such a sight during our meal. All in all a very enjoyable meal. read more

Very nice restaurant. Since it's also owned by Royal Resorts, the hotel in which we stayed, we were able to pay with the card from the hotel which has our deposit. The view of the lagoon was lovely. The food was also good. I got a fish type typical to the area called "pescado pardo." It was fun to watch birds fighting over food and a crocodile swim by. read more

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A very abbreviated menu from years in the past. Not a great selection of seafood. The beef that I selected should have been tender and prime, instead it was substandard, thin cut and tough. The service was excellent from the initial greeting to the waitstaff. The resaurant is clean and inside seating comfortable. Ambiance good, main course food quality needs to be addresses. read more

The shrimp were excellent. Waiters were friendly and attentive to our needs. Overall a very good experience.

Service was quick and friendly, but we found the food to be very average, especially considering the prices (we were not part of an all-inclusive deal with a nearby hotel). Portions were on the small side compared to other meals we had in our stay in the area. Not impressed for the price point and hype considering the rave reviews on here and heard from friends. read more

14oz lobster was Fantastic. It was Huge and Steam to perfection. There was surcharge, more than expected, but Worth the money. Most of the menu were hotel inclusive and some cocktails and few other menu had surcharge. Menu shows which one is inclusive or not. The next day came back for dinner again, we had surf and turf and my favorite frutti de mare. This time chose lobster to broil, it was salty for my taste but the steak was fine. And also try their tiramisu for dessert. Beautiful and delicious. Nice place and great food. Can't wait to come back here again. read more

We have been coming here for years & it has yet to let us down. The atmosphere is what attracts us to the restaurant but the service & fresh food is why we keep coming back. The table side cesar salad is to die for & makes for a really special experience. Try to make your reservation around sunset so you can really get the most out of your time. Celerino--thank you for always taking care of us! GREAT SEEVICE! Gracias! read more

Captain's Cove - Seafood Near Me - Cancún, ROO

This place was very good! It is priced better than the states, and the view was unbeatable! The sharable plate is more than enough food for 2, and the sangria is delicious! read more

Captain's Cove - This was our view at dinner tonight! The food was fantastic, the drinks were good, and this view topped it all off! I highly recommend! - Seafood Near Me - Cancún, ROO

The food was reasonable, nothing extraordinary. The service was normal. The problem was the time. It took more than 1 hour for the food to get ready. Kids were starving. We were almost leaving the restaurant because the food was taking so long. The manager came and solved the problem. If we hadn't complained, the food would have taken much longer. read more

Love the outdoor seating overlooking the lagoon. Watching the alligators swim by. Last night my partner and myself had for dinner the ceviche, the seafood risotto and the tuna steak. The ceviche had a nice mixture of seafood and fish but was still lacking flavor. The seafood risotto was also lacking flavor and also slightly undercooked. The tuna steak was overly salted. read more

Service, food, view and crocodile were all fantastic. It was a great evening! My husband has the blackened salmon and I has the dinner special which was shrimp and lobster fettuccini. Both were phenomenal. read more

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Meh. Service was excellent. Food and cocktails were so so. We enjoyed sitting by the lagoon. If Royal Resorts recommends this place, skip it. Fred's is a million times better. read more

This is my favorite restaurant of the all inclusive package for the Royal resorts. You can also just pay to come (if not part of the resort). A reservation is highly suggested, although one time the restaurant didn't seem to have our reservation that was made by our concierge and they were quick and able to accommodate us. If you are staying at the Royal sand there is a bus you can take here from the resort. Ask the resort about it otherwise city bus is easy to use and drops off right outside the restaurant. I recommend sitting outside of the weather allows. They have a beautiful patio overlooking the lagoon. A crocodile frequents the restaurant and you can safely view it from the patio. The options are endless but I would recommend getting seafood here. Although we have also ordered steak and liked it. Their seafood is fresh and delicious and it is the only thing I personally order there. The clam chowder is served in a bread bowl which is a nice added touch but make sure you save room! The coconut shrimp is great but be warned they are large. Make sure you save room for a brownie Sundae at the end. All in all the food and atmosphere make this an all around great place to dine. read more

Captain's Cove - The best part of the meal! Save room - Seafood Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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We have been here several times over the years and always enjoy the sunset and Happy Hour. We were looking for a light dinner so opted for the Poncho & Willie's side of Captain's Cove. The Happy Hour list of drinks is pretty extensive and being priced 2 for 1, they bring both drinks at the same time. With 4 of us at the table, there were a lot of glasses there at the same time. LOL I had the Captain's Shrimp and my husband had a seafood pizza with octopus. Both dishes were very good, although I left the octopus for him to enjoy, which he did! Not a great sunset that night due to the clouds, but have had wonderful sunsets on prior visits as this restaurant sits directly on the lagoon. This is always a great spot and with 2 for 1 drinks, with us having 3 drinks each, plus our entrees and tip, it was a great dinner for less than $50.00. read more

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So, besides the fact that the food is delicious and you're in for an amazing sunset there are two other things that make this place great. One, the service. It's on point, it's kind and funny. But two, and more important, sometimes ALLIGATORS swim up to the restaurant! How COOL?! Have you ever seen an alligator up close? They are f@king awesome! Dinner with alligators? Yes, please :-) read more

Arrive at 430pm to partake in happy hour and the sunset at the bar next door. Get a table on the lagoon. Food and view is the same as the restaurant but you get happy hour 2 for 1 drinks at the bar. Service was friendly and not intrusive though attentive. Food was fresh and delicious. Lobster was huge (it was actually a large lobster cut lengthwise, so it wasn't a measly small whole one). Cooked perfectly. Not dry. I filled up on their delish complimentary bread and had 2 margaritas so I couldn't finish the lobster. Wah! Why do I do that? Tip: take the bus! Only 10 pesos and sooo fast & convenient. The bus stops right in front of the restaurant. Landmark-- located across from the Omni hotel. read more

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Was reluctant since it was tied to the resorts and thought it was too commercial. However it did not disappoint, everything was delicious and the drinks were stiff. Would recommend and go back 10 times over. read more

Captain's Cove - Seafood stuffed Snapper - Seafood Near Me - Cancún, ROO

The service is really good. You have three people taking care of you at all times. Great for anyplace let alone a tourist location. The menu is fairly good and the food is better than average. Combine pretty good food with good service and really good pricing....it is worth the trip. Make a reservation so you can sit right on the water outside. read more

This place was very good - if you're looking for a classier night out in Cancun, this is a good spot to go. Atmosphere First off, make a reservation for the patio. You overlook the lagoon and can see a beautiful sunset! Tables are spaced out nicely. Wait Staff Was good - attentive. There are a couple people serving you. Did not have to wait long for a drink, food, dessert, etc. Food Food was good. Not great. Not bad. Just fine. I had the shrimp trio which gives you a sample of the various types of shrimp. If you like shrimp, I recommend this dish. I don't think I could have an a whole entree of any one of the types of shrimps. Oh! One thing that is AMAZING?! Their free bread they give you when you side down. So yummy. I could have had the whole thing by myself! Would I go back? Sure. I would prefer to scope out of few more places if I did, though. read more