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    3.3 (43 reviews)
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    Mix & Match clams shrimp and muscles Shrimp Basket Calamari Cajun Fries Seafood Fried Rice
    Maha A.

    I was craving seafood boil, so I ordered in through Uber Eats! I ordered the following: Calamari CA$14.99 Shrimp CA$21.99 Cajun, Mild, with 2 sides Crawfish CA$28.00 Cajun, Mild with 2 sides Seafood Fried Rice CA$18.99 Mix and Match CA$22.99 Protein Shrimp & Clams Captain's Boil with 2 sides Mix and Match CA$22.99 Protein Shrimp & Mussels Cajun with 2 sides Cajun Fries CA$8.99 Shrimp Basket CA$17.99 Seafood Fried Rice CA$18.99 Subtotal $156.93 Service fee $0.49 Tax $20.98 Tip $20.00 Total: $202.40 Let me start with the calamari, it was nicely fried, tender and not chewy. The shrimp was nice and flavorful but the Cajun was too dense, maybe next time I'll choose another style. The Crawfish was a big disappointment unfortunately I had a few and threw the rest! It tasted funny! Shrimp & clams were my favorite, the Captain's Boil sauce was really good. Shrimp and muscles were also cooked perfectly but again the Cajun was too dense and spicy although I asked for mild. Cajun Fries were OK, a bit soggy and not crunchy. Shrimp Basket was not all that! I won't order it again for sure. It was so greasy for my liking. Seafood Fried Rice was OK, nothing special. Will I order in from there again? Probably not but I will go in person and give it another shot and try new things from their menu.

    Anita C.

    We generally have a decent experience here. The last couple of years, we've mostly done takeout because of COVID. Our last takeout order was for Mother's Day and it was okay. I got the mussels and shrimp. I ordered the non-spicy specifically so that I could share it with my daughter. I normally order a medium. Unfortunately, it was definitely a "mild". There was definitely some spice to it and it was tough for my daughter to eat. We also ordered the calamari. The batter was definitely a lot thicker and different than we remembered it to be. Unfortunately, it was not as good as we remembered it to be. They also served it with ketchup? We got a container of ketchup. We were also disappointed to not get any utensils or supplies. There were no napkins, gloves, bibs, etc. we normally get those unless that has changed.

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    Jennifer P.

    I had lunch at the Captain's Boil and overall it was good. My main complaint is that the food was really oily. When I mentioned this to my server after the meal, she told me that I can always ask for no oil, because they pour oil into the boil. I wish I had known this before ordering! I got the Sizzling Plate ($12) which comes with 2 clams, 2 mussels, 2 crawfish, 2 shrimp, and your choice of teriyaki chicken or teriyaki basa (I choose the fish, but in retrospect, should have had the chicken). It also comes with a mound of white rice. This plate is only available before 4pm. The mussels were huge. Clams were normal sized. The shrimp and crawfish still had their shells on and the head and legs were still attached. This made for a messy and slightly creepy eating experience, lol. The pieces of fish (I got 6) were battered and deep fried and were extremely oily. In fact, everything in the boil was really oily. I believe that the chicken is not battered nor fried. I think I would have enjoyed this option better. Nonetheless, the flavour of the sauce (I got mild) was good, albeit too salty for my liking. The rice was satisfactory, no complaints there. I like how the meal is served on a hot plate, so your meal stays hot the entire time. It comes with a warning label that the plate is over 200 degrees Celsius and to be careful. Service was excellent. Brooke was my server and she was a doll. Very friendly and so attentive. There was a man there too, who looked to be the owner or at the least a manager or supervisor, and he too was very nice. He brought out my meal and told me what everything was and warned me about the temperature of the plate. He also asked me if I wanted a water re-fill as soon as my cup was empty. Decor is fun nautical/marine theme. They have pictures of squid and clams on the walls. I like that there is a hand-washing station at the back of the restaurant near the bar, so you can wash your hands before and after your meal (it's away from the washroom, which is great for so many reasons, and there's no door that you have to open so you don't contaminate your freshly washed hands). I love this. I want every single restaurant to have this, lol. Their specialty is the seafood boil which is served in a plastic bag. You put on gloves and a bib and go to town. If this is not your jam, they have plenty of meals served on dishes to be eaten with utensils, so fear not. The Crab Cake Sliders and Soft Shell Crab Tacos (both come with Cajun fries) looked really good and I debated getting those instead of the Sizzling Plate. I would love to see some more vegetables on the menu, and some lighter fare (i.e. not deep-fried, or covered in mayo/sauce, or so oily/greasy). Most of the vegetables are add-ons to the boil; if you're not having a boil, the only vegetable is corn, which is not the healthiest of vegetables. There are no salads on the menu. If you're a vegetarian, I think the only thing you can eat is fries and garlic bread, and I guess the corn if you have it without the fried lobster bits that are usually sprinkled on top. The Captain's Boil is not for those on a diet, lol. This place would get 5 stars from me if the food wasn't so oily and salty, and if they had more vegetables and healthier options (like maybe some salads). The restaurant is in a strip mall, so there's lots of free parking.

    Calamari and Cajun fries - both so good!!
    Sarah W.

    I've wanted to try this place for quite some time. And I'm scrambling for words to describe it but wow. Such a different experience from your regular seafood joint. There's no utensils, they provide you with gloves and a bib and you dive it. It's all market priced but much more reasonable than what I was expecting. We got the sailors feast with shrimp, in the Captain Boils sauce - medium and it was fantastic. Way too much food for two people but I'm not complaining about it . We had the opportunity to try several dishes and they were all great. The restaurant was very busy on a Saturday, and now I understand why. Fantastic service, great food and an experience like no other. Edit: my only regret is not getting a picture of all the food. It was so good we just had to dive in!!

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    Hadia G.

    Alrighty definitely a fun place to go eat.. it's a whole experience! You get ur apron , the gloves and a big bucket to put ur shellfish in! So basically you pick ur shellfish, ur sides, ur spices and it all comes in a plastic (biodegradable) bag. They also thankfully had fish and chips and chicken tenders for the little ones! It's definitely a mess to eat but a nice experience. Our server was super nice and helpful. And parking here is not an issue.. big parking lot .

    Eden L.

    My husband and I were so randomly passing by and wanted to try it. Since we used to have two same restaurants in Montreal, and both of them were closed permanently. We saw the daily special board outside the restaurant, and that's probably one of the reasons too. Sunday special is that the shrimp, mussel and clam are 12$ per pound( instead of 14$). We had two pounds. One with Cajun mild and the other house special sauce with medium heat. I added lotus root for 5$. I think it's so worthy. A lot of them and the texture was wonderful. For the sauce, I like the Cajun mild better. Too much heat will cover the taste of seafood I believe. The corn sucked a lot of oil but it's essential in the dish. We also had a calamari 3some. It's tasty. Looks small but really filling. Good price and warm service. I would like to come back.

    Alice W.

    Love this place... price is a bit high... but where can you get seafood like this. The king crab for the cost is not impressive... snow crab is... so if your ok to out in some effort for your meal... u can order 2 snowcrabs and still save a couple bucks vs. the king crab.. which I got 1 leg. Clams were great too! A must is the corn (in the bag) If your a seafood lover... go here!

    With the number of my check-ins here, clearly I love it this place. I usually always get the shrimp in Captain's boil sauce in fire with a corn and extra sauce (about $15). And then we usually order Cajun fries and steamed rice for the table. Couple of pointers- If you think fire spice is not fiery for you, they have another spic level called volcano which is not in the menu but you can ask for it. But mind you, it really is something! You can also ask them to not add oil in the bag if you prefer a slightly healthier version. I personally don't mind the oil. It's like ordering Diet Coke with a greasy burger - it's not helping anyone. This location also has daily specials. My personal favourite is the Wednesday deal which is half price on a 1 pound bag with a purchase of a pint of beer ($6.50) or two non alcoholic beverages ($5). We went for this on a Wednesday night and at the time, they had another deal on top of this - a free pound if your bill is above $40 before tax. The service is always great here. It's usually quite busy on weekends but weekdays are pretty empty.

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    Yan G.

    The seafood is delicious, and it's a messy way to eat. I just feel that they use a lot of plastic bags, which can be changed to some reusable containers.

    Very nice and delicious! Captains sauce is super tasty.  Highly recommended, and the staffs are kind.
    Flordeliza S.

    Super nice and delicious! esp. captain sauce super tasty. and the staff's are kind. highly recommended!

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    Jie R.

    Really nice atmosphere in the hunt club store, only 10 minutes away fro m Carleton University. I went with some friends and we all like the idea of eating the seafood with our bare hands, a lot of fun! They even have a digital menu through Wechat in Chinese, super sweet推荐懒得研究英文菜单的朋友们使用他家的扫码中文菜单,时不时还会有微信代金券,炒鸡方便!餐厅离中超市也很近,吃完还能顺便去买买东西~

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    I usually always get the shrimp in Captain's boil sauce in fire with a corn and extra sauce (about $15).

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    Wow...wow...wow...WOW! You know how you think you found your…read morefavourite restaurant and you think of that meal with complete fondness and think you'll never find anything better. This was the better. Literally, this is the best meal out I've ever had. There was only one tiny disappointment, which was that I'd looked at an old menu online and didn't realize and picked out this amazing sounding drink beforehand. If you see the Major Payne online, don't pick it in advance! LOL I did get a super nice Prosecco at happy hour for a fabulous price. My server was Jamie, and I ordered every suggestion she made, and was not disappointed. Started with a salad, perfect mix of sweet with charred peanuts for a touch of bitter. The cheese that was on that salad was phenomenal. One of the best salads I've ever eaten. Dinner was the lobster risotto. Hands down, best risotto I've ever eaten...and I thought Vessel in NOLA would never be beaten. So creamy. The butter poached lobster was perfect, so tender. There were macadamia nuts, which broke up the creaminess of the risotto and crispy sage, which was also a perfect break from that rich, perfectly cooked rice. Never had a better dish out. I'll be dreaming about it for months after I go home. I wasn't even thinking about dessert, but Jamie brought over a menu with so many gluten-free options. I got a mini pavlova that had coconut cream inside and raspberries and blueberries. I don't usually enjoy desserts with berries, but the tang was such a perfect compliment to the vanilla/coconut. Nice crispy shell too. It was so light that after the risotto, it didn't make me feel overstuffed. Such a cute, homey vibe, and I had a seat by the window and could watch the busy street. Wonderful that they had a parking lot too (free). Service was perfect. Jamie had a real sense for when she should stop by and kept my water glass filled at all times (and it was small). She was amazing. I left my glasses in the window sill and had pulled the curtain, so I missed them when I left. I went right back and she had held onto them for me. This place is perfection. I know it will be one of the top highlights of this birthday trip! Please, visit and have that lobster risotto. Your tummy will do a happy dance!

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