Captain John's Seafood House - Calabash

LOVE Capt Johns!!!! some of the best food in town!!!!

Myself and three friends had dinner at Captain John's. When we received our orders we all had a large portion of uneatable food. The oysters were small and burnt and I think the oil was bad. I am not exaggerating when I say every member of my party threw up their food as soon as we returned to our rooms. Stay away!!! After we paid, we told the manager, Mr. Frank, we thought this was our worst seafood experience ever and he said we are the only complaint he has received tonight. We must be the only people that have eaten there today.

I myself and three friends had dinner at captain john’s. when we received our orders, we all had a great part in unbeatable means of life. the oysters were small and burned and I think the oil was bad. I am not exaggerated when I say that every member of my party has given up her food once we have returned to our rooms. stay away! After we had paid, we told the manager, mr. frank, that this was our worst seafood experience and he said we were the only complain he received tonight. we must be the only people who have eaten there today.

Where do I start? Was recommended by a young lady at Wyndham Tower on the Groves. She said she used to work there. We reluctantly took her up on her referral but after eating at captain Nances I didn’t think it would be great. Not a fan of calabash style shrimp. Get there at 4:00 at opening and obviously seated immediately. Server immediately takes drink order and brings hush puppies. She recommended the pan fried shrimp. All 3 of us got them along with FF and Cole slaw. Cole slaw was delicious which is iffy in restaurants but one bite of the pan fried shrimp and it was easy to see why it was recommended. Huge portions! We took half back with us. I would have to say best Shrimp in the area. We will be back.

We are locals , and therefore have had the opportunity to eat at most of the seafood eateries from Southport to Surfside Beach. This is our new favorite place to eat. We had the Capt. John 's platter, and as is typical of Calabash style cooking... there was enough for two more people! The flounder was light, flaky and delicious. The oysters, clam strips and shrimp were tender and lightly breaded. We will be coming back more often!