Captain Johns Crab House Reviews

Went on Wednesday night had the buffet it was great like always.

So good and friendly service, Kelly is a great waitress!

We had to wait more than an hour for a combo with a steak... don't get it.

The food was really good. The reason I didn't give them a 5 is because I phoned my order in an hour before I arrived to pick it up, and it wasn't ready when I got there.

Had the all you can eat crabs. Good taste at the start but the place was cold enough to chill them down way to fast. Found the taste was good till i got one that smelled off. All in all thought the quality didn't match the price.

Great food and a unique atmosphere, it's nice by the water and all the food was cooked prefect!

We had a very bad Experience there tonight.. First we got here around 6:30 pm and was told there was a 35 minutes waited so we waited ..We got a seat agroun 7:40 got waited on around 8 by this time it started getting cold outside so we had to ask for a seat inside. Toke forever to get our food. Waitress got our order wrong. My boyfriends Steak was cold and i could say more but I won't .. We were very disappointed we will not be going back there .

I recently took my mother here for her birthday. When we arrived there was a host desk that had a sign that said a hostess will seat you. We waited over five minutes without being greeted. I then went to the bar to inquire about getting a table. A server then let us know she would be with us soon. A minute or so later, that same server took us to a table. We were then left alone for over 5 minutes again. We left.

The place was chaotic and dirty. The brown paper they put on each table was hanging into the trash can (pic attached to review).

My family has been coming to Captain John's for years and for the last several times coming there to dine the experience just keeps getting worse and worse! We were there last night and sadly it will be our last time! They use to have all you can eat Snow crab legs but they took that off the menu a long time ago. The service there is really bad and getting worse. When we sat down there was food all over our seats and old shrimp on the food under the table. Looking around at the other tables, they were just as filthy. We sat there for a long time before we were asked what we wanted to drink, then we had to ask our waiter for silverware long after the food came to the table. They were out of Snow crab legs and large crabs. We ordered a mix of medium & small crabs. The crabs that were served we're so small that there was no way they were legal! Not only were they tiny but they were old and reheated. They smelled bad and the crab meat was mushy! This place has gone down hill and if they don't change soon i don't think they will stay in business for much longer! After many years of coming there, we will never go back again!

Great crabs and neat swinging covered 4 top tables.

Staff always kind.
Crab legs always meaty.
Little pricey for legs though.

Oyster buffet on Friday is great small but variety and the staff keep everything filled. No one had to wait for any items.

Going to see the place you already knew it was gonna be fun. Yet, i walked in a busy Father's day... I enjoyed the food even though it was jammed packed and also we ordered a buffet. So far so good and the folks who work there although busy were so kind and understanding. I would suggest it to anyone going to dunkirk. Its an pure experience trying out seafood, the old fashioned way. From the maryland crab chowder to the clam and potato chowder... Even to the catfish, flounder and the rockfish... And the crab... Pure deliciousness. Please check them out while you can.

Great location on the water at Cob's Creek . Tastey steamed and shrimp. Have specials on all you can eat. Good sides Check them out don't eat all of them tho leave me some . .

The service & quality of food was great.but for handycap people trying to get through wasn't so good, especially for people in wheelchairs

Some of the best food I've ever tasted, you will not be sorry

Nice dinner party for my Momma's 75th Birthday! Attentive waitresses and food was good. We enjoyed it!

Had lunch with my husband. Food was good, waitress was terrible with service. Took her 10 mins to get our drink orders, then another 15 to bring them. She took our lunch order and it took a decent 35 mins for us to get the food which was covered in tin foil to keep warm. She messed up our drink order and while the other waitresses were around being attentive, she was NO WHERE TO BE FOUND. Especially when we wanted a refill. She check on us maybe once while we are. Had it not been for my good conscience I would have walked out without paying because we waited a good 25 mins after we were finished for the check. Not to mention it was slower than molasses in wintertime in the restaurant so I do not understand why she was not paying attention. We loved the food but the service sucked. Had the service been good I would give 4 stars but the service alone was so terrible that I am apprehensive about even driving the 35 mins to come back

Coming from MD I decided to meet friends halfway from VA. The plan was to meet friends and eat blue crabs and that we did. It was sit anywhere we wanted when I first arrived at approx 4pm in the afternoon but soon after customers started pouring in which was a good sign for me.
I really have no complaints cos all I did was eat a dozen crabs, have a few beers and catch up with friends. Scott our waiter constantly made sure we had everything we needed, beer was cold and the crabs were great and not over cooked to mush or empty shells. Bathrooms were clean and restaurant had good air conditioning for a hot day.

We were told this was a great place to stop for some great Maryland crab. It's also in a small community reminiscent of an old fishing port. Sadly, it was mediocre fried seafood. Nothing really stood out other than the crab cakes.

For a seafood treat try Captain John's their crab specials are always great

It was great crab was excellent staff was good I recommend visiting for a while

The seafood was average and the wait staff is rude and slow. The prices were high like all seafood.

Great service ! Have all your Southern Maryland Needs seafood ,boating,bait ect

From the first moment you enter that place they give you a nice feeling. Very friendly stuff, it is a kind place to to go out with friends and colleagues or with your date. tasty meals, skillful chief cook and stuff, decent pay and professional service. Highly recommended.

Good service, great crab cake, phenomenal view! I was also very pleased with the precautions they were taken to keep things sanitized.

I love going to places where you feel comfortable, no rush, just eat and enjoy the water view and food. Quality seafood, friendly staff. If you live in Charles County, VanGO will take you. Large groups and celebrations are welcomed.

Buffet or stand alone meals. Items on the buffet were kept hot and the buffet area was clean. The whole crabs were good, crab legs were a bit stale.

The crabs are soooo sweet!! Nice view. Interior decor needs a definite update.

Service was great. People were nice. Food was great.

One of the best spots in S. MARYLAND for crabs and other seafood. Decently priced food, diverse, comfortable dining environment with a beautiful view of the marina - sunsets are awesome there!

We have been buying (large) crabs from this place for take-out since April of this year (2016), and have never been disappointed until today. We typically pay over a $100 for each purchase, and always thought the 50 mile drive was well worth it. Today, as usual, we asked for large crabs. They said they have some. We get them home, and WHAT DO WE SEE? All small crabs!!!!! OMG, we thought! I called back to speak to the cashier who sold them to me, and was told that she wasn't available. Spoke to "Paula," instead, who flat out denied that I was sold small crabs, and insisted that I was sold large. When I told her that I have purchased crabs many times from Capt. John's, and could easily tell the difference and that it was not typical of this store to sell us small crabs, in place of large. This was truly an unexpected disappointment. When I asked for the owner/manager, Paula became noticeably agitated & extremely condescending & rude before saying "Sir, if you don't like the crabs here, then don't come back here anymore!" Paula's demeanor was disgusting. So, thanks to her, we will NEVER visit this store again, and are anxious to share this experience with all of my lodge brothers, friends, family, including every local crab lover we know to stay far away from this crab house, as possible.

Drove into Maryland to see the dentist and stopped by for dinner on the way home. Wonderful seafood, I got the broiled seafood platter and my wife chose the shrimp. The hushpuppies are a most have.

Yummy yummy. Right on the water. So polite & helpful employees

Fantastic crab cake. Make sure you get the "Premium" cake.

Food was good but waitress was stretched thin and running crazy. Will go earlier next time before crowd rolls in.

Great seafood and great service every time we go here !!!!! Seafood is always fresh and hot. We drive almost two hours to eat here. There are 5 of us and we really love Captain John's even has a great view and now has lots of outdoor dining as well as inside dining. Its well worth the trip !!!!!!

Been here twice. First time was fine, middle of the week. Waitress was good. Food was ok. Second time was a horrible experience. We got seated, 15-20 min later, still no service. So we asked the hostess who assured us she will have someone come at least take our drink orders. 10 min later, we walked out. Maybe it was because it was a Saturday evening? Still, not sure I will come back.

Since new owner crabs have been below standard
Paid $80 for jumbo drove 76 miles out of state to get them and they were nearly empty of meat and maybe some large ones.not jumbo. Sorely disappointed

The food was awesome! Alyssa, our server was attentive and caring. We had a great experience.

Service was Great, food was average. thought portions were small for the price paid. Wouldnt go out of our way to go back.

Great seafood, easy going atmosphere, great crabcakes and platters.

Always good service.Paula and her staff do a great job.Food is always delicious and the beer is cold.Keep up the great work.

I love the food and the staff is always so friendly an welcoming they make you feel like your at home. The prices are great for seafood especially the all you can eat crabs!!

Always great food and service! Drive over an hour to get here since it never disappoints! One of the only places I'll come to get seafood.

The fried flounder was delicious! Staff very friendly :)

I've had so much better. Couldn't believe the crabs were not seasoned in old Bay and over cooked. My first and last visit, for Friday night all you can eat crabs.

Every time I go to Captain John's I know exactly what to expect. The best seafood and scenery, the crabs are always super yummy!

This is a really good seafood restaurant. The chef is a master fryer, and the seafood is fresh and tasty. I had an oyster po'boy (without the bread), and a basket of french fries; my husband had a fried flounder sandwich on a roll, not on bread. He was happy with the freshness of both the roll and the fish.

I would give it five stars, but the windows overlooking the water we're a bit grubby. Nonetheless, it is one place I would bring a friend who is in a wheelchair. Overall good food, terrific staff, and handicap accessible.

Best catfish and shrimp po boy! great music by Selby Minner's band.

Very good. Lots of food for the price. Crab dip was good although you dont get much (the flavor makes up for that). I got unlimited shrimp with unlimited sides and salad bar which was soooooo much food. The salad bar was full. I didnt have to ask for anything. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. Very good visit.

Food was okay, didn't taste fresh and was overpriced for the area. Would not go again, but it was very popular.

Very disappointed in our meals today. We ordered the premium crab cakes and we got our order in a timely manner, the waitress was great, no problems so far. Then we took the first bite of crab cake and there was a definite 'fishy' taste. Called the
Waitress over and she said other customers had also complained about the fishy tasting crab cakes. She explained that the crabs came from another supplier and they wouldn't be using this new supplier anymore. My problem was that they already knew about the bad
tasting crab cakes and all they could do was send our waitress back with a somewhat sorry. I would expect
something at least the manager to come over, take off the cost of the crabs, or give a coupon for another time when the
crabs were good tasting. Not sure I could return even if I had a coupon. So disappointed!

All you can eat seafood on Fridays is amazing! And Sat night all you can eat steamed shrimp, oysters, Crabs was delicious! Please support your local restaurants in these challenging times!

The crabs was cold and the place had just opened it was noon . And the crabs didn't have much seasoning on them .

Worst customer service I had. Waitress was awful and they were slow

Located at a marina. The food is good, prices are reasonable and its nice to sit by the water after dinner and watch the ducks and sea birds as the sun sets over the water.

The fried whiting sandwich keeps me comming back. I simply love the way they fry fish.

First time here. Sunday breakfast buffet. Friendly and clean atmosphere. Food was great. I will be back again.

I don t post reviews often. Only when I feel it s absolutely deserved. Today Captain John s Crab House in Cobb Island was a huge disappointment. My husband and I showed up at 2pm to celebrate a family member s birthday. A total of 25 people were in the party. The manager, Carol, was notified a week in advance. Once we were seated, our drink orders weren t served for at least a half hour. The first order of food (aside from 4 people getting soup) was not brought to our table until 3:50pm. Nearly 2 hours after being seated! To make it even worse, not everyone received their food until nearly 4:15. One person s order was never entered into the ordering system and by the time the server realized the mistake she said they were all out of that particular entree. It s one thing to forget an order, sure, no one is perfect. But to wait for the amount of time we did for food while everyone around us were getting their orders on time is absolutely uncalled for. The server was inattentive and overwhelmed. Carol s only response to our disappointment in our visit today was that she was short staffed. No compensation on any checks. No apologies. Nothing. Poor management does not help build a business, it drives people away. One thing you can count on is that all 25 people in our party will never recommend Captain John s to anyone.

Great great food and wonderful personnel you can't go wrong

Food was fantastic and the view off the boats was neat!

Popular crab house on Cobb Island. I enjoyed the flounder platter. A dining companion really liked his crab cakes.