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    Patrick R.

    Great experience 06/23/2025. My girlfriend and I noticed this spot & thought to check it out. The food tasted amazing & was cooked very well. The service was friendly & the drinks tasted great!. I enjoyed the music playing as it was fitting to the environment along with lighting. I would like to recognize Aaron (the cook) for making a great dinner for my girlfriend and I. Thanks!!

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    Julian R.

    Very cool spot in DT Upland. Im biased when it comes to cuisines from countries that I travel to often so let's get into it. Taco Tuesday and I didn't realize so I sampled all on the menu besides the chicken. Asada - standard Al pastor - im a sucker for fresh pina on top and not mixed in but flavor was ok Fish and the shrimp we highlights and usually those types aren't my thing. To drink I had a couple cantarito's hoping the flavor would match my travels of Jalisco... almost there so im not mad at that. The bartender (I sat at the bar) was very attentive, relatable and cool even though she was super busy running back and forth so even when it seemed she was running through things she kept a good presence! Shout out to her!

    Michelle Y.

    Stopped in for dinner and this restaurant was great. We were seated right away, staff were super friendly and welcoming. Bartender made us strong old fashions and whiskey sour. Large selection on their menu, everything looked divine. I went with the salmon, they have option of blackened or grilled. I chose the blackened salmon with the sauces on the side. My salmon came out nice and juicy. The restaurant itself is very classic. Kind of feels like you're in Seattle rather than in Upland. I would recommend this place if you're in the area. Great service great food and great drinks. Parking is a little tricky when it's really busy, but you have to drive around and be patient.

    Kymberly M.

    First impressions are so important in everything, especially restaurants. As we entered, there was a man standing at the hostess desk. We walked in happy to try a new place. The man looked at us. Never smiled. Never acknowledged us. Just looked back at the TV screen. Seconds later, a woman greeted us and took us to our table. We asked about cocktail specials. She recommended the hibiscus mezcal and the pineapple mule. We ordered both. Who brought our drinks? None other than the rude man who ignored us as we entered. Turns out, he's the bartender. He arrived at the table as cold and without a smile as when we entered. I had to fain an over exaggerated smile to evoke any reaction from him. The pineapple mule was tasty IF you like ginger beer. The mezcal had a strange aftertaste. I only drank half. Couldn't finish it as I wasn't enjoying it. When the server inquired, I told her that the drink wasn't what I had hoped. There was an awkward hesitation, but no attempt at correcting anything. Not sure why she asked if she wasn't going to offer another option. As we watched the staff, we noticed most (not all) didn't seem happy to be there. The vibe was not at all welcoming. The gentleman who brought our entrees, however, was kind and friendly--their saving grace. I was disappointed with the tacos. Fish taco was over cooked and rubbery. The rice was just plain steamed white rice. Not very impressive for a Mexican-style restaurant. I usually enjoy black beans, but these were just not good. I cant even say what exactly was wrong with them, but like the cocktail, I didn't eat the rice or the beans and I picked out the edible fish and pieces of shrimp and ate them separately as the tortillas were cold and too chewy to eat. On the bright side, the fish and chip plate was delicious! Substituted slaw for extra fries. The breading on the fish was perfectly light and just enough crunch. The tartar sauce was creamy and seasoned just right. I'd go back but only for the fish and chips. Overall, I was so disappointed in my experience. Ended up paying $80 for dinner that was at best, mediocre. Next time, if I'm craving fish and chips, I may stop by for lunch but never again for dinner and drinks.

    David C.

    Tried a place a little out of the way for us, in Upland, but on the way to a comedy show in Ontario. Great little place with a really good menu, tasty dishes and drinks. Would have tried more if we were able to take leftovers, but overall happy with the dishes we tried. Branzino was amazing and nicely prepared with two different sauces. Oysters were huge and as far as we can tell, fresh and the elote was as expected. The cheesecake didn't taste like it was made in house, but the mango sauce on top was and was tasty. Service was friendly enough, for a Friday night so we shall be back.

    Keith H.

    Foood drinks are fantastic funny note the new restaurant used to be my old hang out we well bill his brother and some of us built his place back in the day for our late friend and comedian Sam kinision we actually called it Kinisions from the late 1090,s to the early 2000,s this was our place to Remember Sam now on to the food is fantastic love the food and the drinks very good job we have been her twice and has not disappointed..Best job and believe are server was Vanessa cute little thing and was on us when we need anything thank you again for everything was excellent...

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    Nikki D.

    We went during happy hour to try out their happy hour menu on a Monday. I got a $8 house margarita with salt rim that was very well made and packed a nice punch. I also ordered the chicken nachos that was nicely presented with quality chicken, beans, and guacamole. The interior was nice and clean. The service was good as well. I would return and recommend. It may even be a new hangout spot. We'll see!

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    Ji O.

    They were busy on a Tuesday night. Went to visit Captains Grill with my mom and my husband. They had a taco tuesday specials but missed their happy hour. It was a full house on Tuesday which means their food is good right? We were hungry so ordered too much food. By the time tacos came out we were ready to tap out. Surf and Turf was really good along with their salsa they provide. I was slightly disappointed on the captains boil as it was little small for the price tag it had. But tacos were big portion wise. They have decent selection of alcoholic beverages and food options as well. Parking can get little busy over here considering being located at downtown upland. We ended up parking behind the building and walked over. They also have daily specials. We will definitely return for their fries and tacos.

    Jeenee Y.

    Found this gem while walking through Downtown Upland and wow! I love it! I would love to come back for dinner but I came by during lunch and still was great. Our server was sweet and suggested a lot of delicious ideas. Of course, I had to get the Clam chowder!!!! Sooooo good and literally ate everything. Do give this place a try!

    Fish and chips dish
    Jaime F.

    Food and service was great. The picture I added doesn't do justices. Price is below average and portions are above average!! Keep up the good job!

    Asada, shrimp and fish tacos
    Martha N.

    Decided to give it a try for taco tuesday with $1.99 taco specials for asada, chicken, al pastor, fish and shrimp tacos. We started with the clam chowder bread bowl and it was pretty good. The bread was full of flavor and the clam chowder was pretty tasty. Prices were great for the quality. We had Gione as our server. He did a great job. The ambiance was probably the best part. It is slightly dimmed lighting with tv's around that allow you to enjoy your meal and catch a game too. Loved it so much I can't wait to return . I definitely want to try the mango cheesecake.

    Jill M.

    I was in Upland for the day shopping with some friends and we decided to check it out. The service was quick and friendly. The interior was nice and clean. I ordered the fish & chips, which in general, is one of my favorite dishes to eat. The batter on what were more like fish fingers was like a layer of fabric, not crispy, and lacked flavor. I had to ask for tartar sauce. The fries were crispier and good, but not great. One friend from Boston said her clam chowder was great and apparently that is a compliment. My other friend had one of their burritos and also enjoyed it. They both had cocktails and said they were good and strong. A HUGE downer was the water. It tasted horrible. Like chemicals. Ugh. I won't be going back.

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    Heather H.

    Fantastic food and service! We stopped here for dinner after a competition and it was sooo worth it. Everything tasted amazing, we would highly recommend this place. Inside was clean, not too noisy and we were seated fairly quick. The sangria tasted good and paired nicely with the food.

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    Great food and great service. This is a nice and unique little spot with really good food.

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    The fish and chips was not good at all.. it was greasy and the fish idk what it was but it wasn't cod. The salad was good tho ‍

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    Great Captains Boil seafood, and Fish Plate and Churros. The churros were made fresh. The service was very good. Lots of music.

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    Great little bar and awesome service. The drinks are right and waitresses are good at what they plus easy on the eyes

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    The food was fantastic and the services were off the change. Please try it if you haven't before

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    Ask the Community - Captains Grill - Upland

    What time is happy hour on Tuesday?

    Taco Tuesday is at 11:00-Closing 1.99 tacos and happy hour starts at 3pm-5 and again 8-close

    I'm trying to make a reservation and there's no phone number on the website, how can I find it?

    The front of the menu has the address and phone # listed. The # says 909-755-1121.

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    Im always in the mood for a good taco and when a place gets recommended to me I have to try it out…read more So here we are! The food is pretty amazing. I tried the Pastor, Carne Asada, and Campechano. The tacos were loaded with sauce and cabbage, cheese and beans. The salsas had great flavor with a nice kick. If you can handle the heat I highly recommend the Pineapple Habanero salsa. Sweet with heat. I ordered the regular street tacos, the Sonora tacos, the taco man style tacos, and the mulitas. Not one complaint except that I didn't have room to try more. Susan was great when helping us at the register. She answered all our questions and was patient with explaining sizing and ingredients to us. The vibe is very relaxed. Great music, sports on the TV, and a mixed variety of younger folks, older folks, and families. This place hits the spot and checks all the boxes for a great Taco place to enjoy some food with the family. Oh and they crank the food out really fast too. Needless to say, we're coming back!

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