What should I order at Captain Crawfish?
Captain Crawfish
Seafood Boil (including crawfish, shrimp, crab legs, snow crab, clams)
Frequently praised for being fresh, large, well-seasoned, and flavorful with the outstanding Captain's Special sauce or Cajun and garlic sauces. Many reviewers highlighted the combination of seafood in the boil as a top choice, especially shrimp, snow crab, and crab legs.
Captain's Special Sauce
Highly recommended and repeatedly mentioned as a highlight of the meal. Described as flavorful with hints of garlic, Cajun seasoning, and umami, enhancing the seafood experience. Many diners requested extra sauce and praised its rich, textured flavor.
Seafood Gumbo
Mentioned multiple times as hot, flavorful, and having great texture. Recommended by reviewers who appreciated its authentic taste.
Fried Shrimp Basket
Noted for large portion size and delicious taste, making it a great value for the price.
Fried Pickles
Described as the best in years by a reviewer, making it a standout appetizer.
Fried Lemon Pepper Wings
Praised for being fresh, crispy, and very tasty.
Boudin Balls
Recommended as a delicious side or appetizer, especially when paired with the yum yum sauce.
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 9:30 PM |
About Captain Crawfish
Captain Crawfish is a seafood restaurant and bar in Humble, Texas. It is known for crawfish, seafood boils, snow crab, blue crab, and lemon pepper wings, with many reviews also highlighting the Captain’s Special sauce and seafood gumbo. Reviewers consistently praise the seasoned seafood, strong drinks, attentive service, and fast service. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, and the restaurant is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Reservations required
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Captain Crawfish known for?
Captain Crawfish is best known for crawfish and seafood boils, especially orders built around crab legs, shrimp, snow crab, and blue crab. Reviewers repeatedly mention the Captain’s Special sauce, saying it adds a rich Cajun, garlic, and spicy flavor to the seafood.
What dishes are most recommended at Captain Crawfish?
Reviewers most often recommend the crawfish boil, shrimp boil, snow crab, blue crab, seafood gumbo with white rice, and the street corn. The lemon pepper wings and Bourdain balls also come up as standouts, along with the Captain’s Special sauce for dipping.
What is the atmosphere like at Captain Crawfish?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and trendy, with bar seating and a sports-friendly setup. Reviews describe it as a place that gets packed on Friday nights and works well for groups, solo diners, and people stopping in after work for food and drinks.
Is Captain Crawfish good value, and what is the price range?
Captain Crawfish is in the $20 to $30 price range, and reviewers often say the portions are large and the price is reasonable for the amount of seafood you get. Several comments mention strong drinks, filling boils, and good value for the money, especially with shrimp, crab, and sauce-heavy combos.
Do you need a reservation at Captain Crawfish?
Yes, the restaurant accepts reservations and notes that reservations are required, which fits the reports of it being packed at peak times. Reviewers mention waits on busy nights, especially when locals and groups fill the dining room and bar.
Is parking available at Captain Crawfish?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Captain Crawfish kid-friendly?
Yes, Captain Crawfish is good for kids.
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