Captain Jack's: A Must-Try Destination for Seafood and Steaks in Sunset Beach, CA

If I could give Captain Jack's 1 million stars, I WOULD! My boyfriend and I came here for the first time to celebrate our anniversary and we absolutely had the greatest time ever! We ordered: - Oysters on the Half Shell - Prime Rib - Red King Crab Legs - Espresso Martini - Old Fashioned My boyfriend was smiling ear to ear when our food came out. The prime rib was THICK & JUICY! And the King Crab Legs were so flavorful! We would order the same exact things all over again. The service was wonderful and our servers were so kind and made our evening so special. We can't wait to come back!

Captain Jack's is a staple in our family. It holds so many great memories for my family and me. This review isn't just for one experience. For me, it's all about the crab legs. You won't find any better in the U.S. They are huge!! I occasionally do the combo with prime rib and crab legs. We always start with escargot, it's our fave. The salad dressings are house made and we usually all get the blue cheese, so thick and delightful. The sides aren't anything too special, but who cares, we aren't there for them anyway. Captain Jacks is dark and dimly light in the entrance, but the dining areas are a bit brighter. It's situated on the harbor, so you can watch the Duffy boats go by. It has an older dive bar vibe, but also upscale. It's perfect and so cozy during the holidays. Service is what really sets CJ's apart. They work as a team and they are on top of it. Waters always full, cocktails present, table cleaned after each coarse. Extra plates for crab legs are provided and warm water with lemon to clean your hands. We love Captain Jack's and hope it will be around for many more years.

Street parking and complimentary Valet parking available. Reservations recommended but not required. Ok for small groups. Nice bar area. I only order Lobster so can't speak on the others items but they all look great Prices are fare. Staff is wonderful.

If half stars were available I would give this place 4.5 stars! This place probably has the best King Crab Legs in all of OC. My wife and I got the Shrimp Cocktail for an appetizer. The shrimp was nice and juicy but the cocktail sauce was amazing. Like the best cocktail sauce I've ever had. So good my wife said she would buy a bottle if they were selling it. There's the perfect blend of tangy and sweetness to it. As for the entrees. We got the house bread and salad early on (it was good). Here's why I couldn't give it 5 stars. After getting our app, we waited almost an hour until we got our entrees. I was fighting the urge to keep picking at the bread lol. For our entrees my wife got the seafood platter and I got the NY strip with crab legs. The steak was quite good but the crab legs were the best. The shell was already pre cracked. Chunks of crab meat were so flavorful we didn't even need the butter but I love butter. The rice it came with was a bit funky. It was like soy sauce was mixed in. I'm guessing it was Worcestershire sauce. I think something like Rice Pilaf would have worked better. My wife and I both said we plan to come back. But just getting a full plate of crab legs and the shrimp cocktail. Service was very good.

Captain jacks has been open for like 60 years and stepping in to their restaurant is like being transported into an old nautical themed seaside restaurant bar with class. This place has major character but the real star of course is the Alaskan King Crab. Anytime anyone ever says they want to eat some good crab there's is only one place I recommend. They also have plenty of fresh fish and steak options which you can pair with a full or half order of Crab Legs. The staff is friendly and their team like approach is great and the restaurant is always clean and cozy.

The food here is amazingly delicious! I have been here several times and every time the food and service is fantastic. We have sat on the side by the water which is super nice and very relaxing. I usually get the crab legs which is what they are known for. Let me tell you they are scrumptious! SO GOOD! I honestly have to say the crab legs taste better than the lobster in my opinion. This is definitely a must visit restaurant! The only reason for the 4 star is because I had called in advance for a reservation and they sat us in a very small table right in the pathway of the servers which really was not cool. We did ask to be moved and they did move us to a much nicer table!

The off menu surf and turf with Prime Rib steak and King Crab is amazing. The prime rib cooked medium is truly of the upmost quality, so tender and flavorful. The king crab is incredibly fresh. It comes with a garden salad and your choice of homemade dressing. You can even get Caesar dressing with it, that is packed with an abundance of parmesan and a nice mild flavor of anchovies. You can upcharge to substitute a baked potato for the rice. They also bring you a side of creamy horseradish that goes great with everything from the steak to the crab to even the potatoes! We were able to share all of that between the 2 of us. But my wife wished for more crab and less steak. With that said, next time my wife would just like a half order of King Crab (which they refer to as a 10oz portion) for herself, or maybe even a full pound, and her own baked potato, plus a salad with ranch.

This is a local favorite for those who enjoy a classic American dining experience. The décor and ambiance might not be the trendiest, but the restaurant's location right next to the river ensures that the food is always fresh. The seafood here is especially recommended--the king crab are fresh, large, and served hot, which is a refreshing change from the cold crab legs often found in Las Vegas. However, parking can be a bit of a challenge. There is valet parking available across the street, which is convenient if you don't mind the added service. Overall, if you're looking for a place with great seafood and a local charm, this is a spot worth visiting.