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    The Mucky Duck

    3.4 (1.1k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE MUCKY DUCK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Fel E.

    We decide to come to this place as we came here long time ago , but now is definitely something different, the plates are super high priced and what you get is just a slap in the face , we ordered some bbq shrimp with bacon , well .... This people couldn't find the smallest shrimp , we were so surprised. Then after how terrible food was and over highly priced, we thought we can at least go to the beach for a few minutes after we finished eating and then suddenly the restaurant parking attendant started telling us we need to go and can only park to eat there but not for beach , it was not even full , had lots of parking and in the past you were able to do it , that's why it was so great .... Definitely a not come back place At least server was friendly but other than her everything was unbelievable a no go

    Assigned I need in my own home/or my coffee shop lol
    Suzanne M.

    Fresh seafood I've tasted, I had the calamari and it was super tender very fresh. The service is different, you stand in line place your order then they calll (if you're sitting outside), and also have inside seating with a waitress or waiter. Just like it was before. And I'm so excited to see you guys are up and running after the hurricane, better than ever just minus the beautiful trees outside.. the beach is alone are totally worth a drive but go early before the traffic sets in. You will never see a better sunset in your life anywhere in Florida. I kinda wish I wouldn't have said that because it's giving away a treasure.

    Shrimp Tacos with Chips and Dip
    Chris B.

    Lunch with Family and Beach, I got Shrimp Bisque and Onion Rings to start, sorry no Picture of the Rings....but they were both so good, then Main Dish was: Shrimp Tacos with Chips and Dip, they were excellent and one of the best ones I've had yet, @websterbuffa88 Split a Half a Grilled Grouper Sandwich and she loved it

    Teriyaki steak
    Jayden D.

    Solid restaurant on the beach. Popped in here on a Tuesday night, and they weren't too busy (but nowhere on the island seems very busy this time of the year. Service was a little slow- had to wait quite a while on refills on drinks, but the food came out pretty quick. The place feels beachy, and if you are wanting a spot on the island to watch the sunset, this is probably one of the best places to do so. I had the teriyaki flank steak for dinner. The steak was well flavored in a nice marinade, but definitely undercoooked (ordered medium and it was still moo'ing on my plate). I also had some cole slaw not pictured- mayo based and needed doctoring up with some salt and pepper. No comment on the beans (wasn't expecting them to come as they weren't listed as the accompanying side on the menu). Overall, would return, but would be happy to try other places on the island before this one.

    Chicken piccata (half of the serving)
    Kate D.

    Cute place located right on the beach. The perfect scenery to watch the sunset! If you are going to sit outside, you do have to order at the bar for takeout, so we chose to dine inside. I shared the Chicken Piccata with another member of my party. (So attached photo is just half the serving!) The garlic red potatoes were delicious cooked perfectly. The green beans were good as well. As for the chicken piccata, the person I was sharing with and I both thought it had a weird flavor. It was coated in egg, but the egg would separate from the chicken when cutting. I personally thought it had a like movie theater butter flavor to it, strange. Service was good at first, with quick refills, but our server disappear for quite a while when we waited for the bill. Overall, I would return for the scenery, but would choose a different meal option.

    Shrimp sampler
    Sarah M.

    This was a great stop right on the beach! We came for sunset, but unfortunately, the night we were there the sunset was clouded. We were lucky enough to snag a window table. Our server was nice, but not too personable or welcoming.. we started with water and a few drinks. we ordered the spinach salad to share, which was such a highlight. we also ordered the shrimp and grouper scampi pasta(nightly special), as well as the shrimp sampler platter. Everything was pretty good other than some of the shrimp were ice cold and the grouper in the pasta was very fishy. Overall, it was a nice meal.

    Annie N.

    The Mucky Duck is located on Captiva Island, directly on the beach. This is a place we have visited year after year. We really enjoy it! It has been a few years since I have left a review but felt it was time. They were closed for some time due to the hurricane, but they are open again and just as good as we remember. This location can get very busy, especially in the evening because of their views of the beach and sunset. We always come for lunch since it is less crowded. Their is pretty much the same, there are a few additional items at dinner which are also more expensive. The restaurant itself is not very large, there are only a few tables. Don't ask for a window, if they can't accommodate you and they ask, they bring you a mobile window and set it at the table. They make a big deal out of it and its funny but sort of embarrassing as well. They also have very few big tables. My only issue with this location is the staff and the service. It has always been fantastic, but ever since the hurricane, it seems to have gone down. This last time, we had 5. They tried to seat us at a very small table and add a chair. There would have virtually no room, so we had to ask. We were given a larger table reluctantly. This was my only issue; the hostess was not the friendliest. She moved us but I could tell she was annoyed. Our server was also very forgetful and just not accommodating. My dad ordered a crab cake sandwich with no onions. It came with onions on the lettuce and tomato. Instead of offering to get him a new one, he tried to explain to us for almost 5 minutes why the toppings came with onions. We didn't even understand what he was trying to explain. I finally stepped in and just asked, can you get him a new one. He did but it still had the onions. I honestly did not understand why this was so difficult, but the server was not helpful in it. If that had been an allergy, this would have been a bigger issue, but it was still not needed. He also forgot everything we asked for, more water, forgot, a to go box, he forgot. It was just really bad. My sister asked for cottage cheese instead of fries, he told her they don't have that. (It was on the menu and the table next to us had it) I honestly was confused with him. The service was our only issue. The food is great. I always order the seafood plate. This comes with fried shrimp, clam strips, steamed shrimp, a piece of fish and a BBQ bacon wrapped shrimp. It also comes with fries and coleslaw. It is so good and a great variety of items. Someone in our family always ordered the crunchy grouper sandwich. It is one of the more popular items and always great. You can add cheese to it if you want. This last time, my mom ordered their salad which she added blackened shrimp. This portion was large, but the shrimp were spicy for her. As I said, my dad ordered the crab cake. He enjoyed it, the actual crab cake. My husband usually chooses one of their specials. This year it was an angel hair pasta with loads of seafood and a tomato broth for the sauce. He loves it and is not even a huge pasta fan. All in all this is a great restaurant, it is one we visit year after year. The views are fantastic, they have seating outside and many times live music. I love their food here. This last time, the service was a little on the negative side but it would not detract us from coming and enjoying this restaurant year after year. I would definitely recommend checking it out.

    Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich
    Abe A.

    Today my family and I went to the Mucky Duck for lunch. All of us have been coming of years because of the quality of the food, and the view of the Gulf. When we arrived we were seat almost immediately. All of us knew what we were going to order. When our serve came and greeted us, it was go time. *I ordered the Chef Pasta( Angel Hair tossed with olive oil, basil, garlic, scallions, white wine, tomato, lobster and shrimp) It was one of the specials offered. The angel hair was perfectly cooked, the shrimp and lobster was tender and fresh, the sauce had loads of flavor. Just wonderfully prepared. For drinks I got a pint of an IPA, from Last Laugh. It was a delicious IPA and it so happened to pare well with my dish.*My wife ordered the Seafood Platter(Clam Strips, steamed shrimp, BBQ shrimp, Fried Cod, Fried Cod, with French fries and coleslaw) She loves this patter and has been a go to dish for a while. Nothing too oily, everything is well seasoned* My sister-in-law ordered the Crunchy Grouper Sandwich( served with French fries and coleslaw)She said it had a nice crunch, fish itself was tender, fries were perfect*My mother-in-law ordered a Caesar Salad with seared shrimp added to it. This was perfect for her because she wanted to eat light. The shrimp was nicely seared and fresh. Altogether the salad was well prepared * My father-in-law ordered the Maryland style Crab Cake sandwich ( served with French fries and coleslaw) He seemed to love the sandwich a lot. The only complaint was he asked for no red onion... and it was place on it anyways. Aside from that it was perfect. The server was apologetic, brought a new one. This is a must do when on the island. It's one of the pillars for sure. Aces!

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    Terrific servers, food, atmosphere! Perfect beachside hangout for drinks & food. They do it right despite large crowds!

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    Great food, reasonable prices and friendly staff makes The Mucky Duck a great place to eat.

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    This is a great place to eat. Well worth the wait. Go out to the beach while you wait if necessary

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