The Captain's Boil

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    Closed11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

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    1226-8338 Capstan Way

    Richmond, BC V6X 4B5

    Canada

    Golden Village

    Mon

    • 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

    Tue

    • 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

    Wed

    • 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

    Thu

    • 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

    Fri

    • 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

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    • 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

    Sun

    • 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

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    • Photo of Ria S.
      Ria S.
      Vancouver, Canada
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      Mar 11, 2017

      I was so glad that we now have a crawfish or seafood boil place opened up here . Finally -- It's about time ! We went on a Saturday night and as expected , this place was jam packed. We put our names down and they said to wait for about half n hour and they would call us when they're ready . Luckily we found a parking next to the place else it might get hard to find parking and so we waited in the car as they had no room to wait for. People were lined up outside the restaurant . They took about half n hour as promised and called us in .

      We ordered Crawfish , Snowcrabs in their Captain Boil's Sauce and the Fire hot spice level , fries and corn on the side . Usually any crawfish place you go to they give you corn , sausages and potatoes on the side but here you pay $1.50 for half a corn . We didn't even bother with the potatoes and sausages . The fries were probably one of the best fries I've ever had . So crispy and flavourful - just on point ! The Sauce on the crab and crawfish was alright but felt it was superficially coated on top of the items ordered . Maybe they didn't season the boil ! Not sure and crabs were a little tough and over cooked . Extremely expensive place for the quantity you get ...And not many combo selections on the menu . Hoping they would change that in the near future ! Otherwise excellent service . Till then might have to do my own crab boil at home or go to the States to satisfy my cravings :)

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      Drea S.
      Vancouver, Canada
      Jan 9, 2022

      I tried this place 2 years ago, but decided to try it again after coming across it on DoorDash!

      Gotta say, it was delicious!! I had the garlic shrimp! As someone who is an extreme seafood lover, this satisfied my cravings!! I've tried their Cajun fries and it was delicious as well!!!

      After going there a few years ago, ordering in during the weekends for me is always the better option!
      The parking could be something they could work on, considering it's so packed! It's competitive to get a spot on sunny weekends!

      Overall, will order in again! It was fast and quite tasty!

      Headless shrimp with corn
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      The Captain

      Jan 11, 2022

      Hello Drea, Thank you for joining us again for your seafood boil experience. We are very happy to hear that you found another way to enjoy our seafood again! We hope to see you again!

    • Jan 30, 2024

      Restaurant is spacious, though it was busy on the weekend we were seated immediately.

      We ordered Captain Boil flavours for both clam and shrimp boils to share. The corn sides were tasty and the clam was fine. Shrimp was a bit overcooked. Overall it was fine.

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    • Jan 29, 2023

      The Captains Boil has always been more of a curiosity to me than a 'must try.'

      Actually wanted to go to a Korean restaurant close by but it wasn't open yet so went here instead.

      Should have waited the extra half hour for the Korean restaurant to open.

      The Captains Boil was just ok.

      Perhaps it would have be better to come in with a large group or family.

      Might get more bang for your buck that way!?

      Regardless, it's quite pricey if you want the 'good stuff' seafood - see menu pix!

      I wasn't prepared to spend so much knowing there's excellent Happy Hours all over Metro Vancouver were one can get excellent seafood - at the right price.

      Over 100 bucks for seafood - it better be friggin orgasmic!

      Right!?

      We had the Lobster Sliders with Cajun Fries (the Cajun Fries at Popeyes are way better) & the Garlic Shrimp - specials offered before 5pm.

      There was just nothing exciting about this experience - food tasted ok but had zero razzmatazz.

      Sad!

      Would I return?

      Only with a large group as a means of gauging if the Captain's Boil is any good at all.

      If you are planning on coming here, I recommend you have a look at the menu ahead of time & give yourself an idea of what to expect price wise.

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    • Nov 4, 2023

      I ordered a pound of snow crab and an egg and corn. I got the captain sauce which was bomb but the crab meat seemed like it's old and overcooked. The corn was dry and not juicy. The egg was just a regular hard boiled egg. For the lobster roll, it was good. If you don't like celery, you should ask for less!

      The service was great. The server kept check up on me to see how the food was.

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      Lobster roll platter
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      Ann R.
      Langley, Canada
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      Feb 14, 2024

      good food and good staff the location is good, need to have one of this restaurant in Langley, just saying

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      Pirate's dinner with my gang
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    • Mar 14, 2021

      Heads up that this is a restaurant where you use your hands to eat. Costumers are provided with plastic bib and gloves, I have witnessed a costumer who left as theirs no spoons provided, that was two years ago, just ask nicely and they surely will provide utensils.

      Been here many times, and was always satisfied with their services, I love the foods the spicy level and Richmond branch is so far the best to me compared to other area.

      You can either go with their combo's or by pounds, if its your first time, I recommend the combo as it has all four types of seafood. The menu is very detailed choose the meat, the sauce the spicy level. They have delicious sauce type and my favourite would be the Cajun and garlic. If you have high spicy level, go for the fire or volcano level.

      Some complain its messy, but I think its up to the one eating how organize you are, theirs a bucket provided to put shells, or just on the table.

      So far the price has always been consistent, and cleanliness was well observed, I highly recommend this area to seafood lovers and spicy eaters, their are other non seafood as well such as chicken, vegetables and fries.

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      Lyris T.

      Mar 15, 2021

      Hi Lulu,

      Thank you for your kind words and review.

      Have a great day!

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      Denyse C.
      Chilliwack, Canada
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      Aug 17, 2023

      I waited to year to go to this Captains Boil, I was so excited and it was my birthday.
      My partner and I ordered the Lobster, it tasted very bad and was chewy, so we ordered the Crawfish, they came and were full of dirt and mud, we both tried to eat one and had to tell the waitress. We did not pay for the crawfish but we had to pay for the Lobster, which was $85.00 after tax, my partner and I are dealing with food poising now, we are from Chilliwack and I shit myself and vomited about an hour after at a Gas station in Abbotsford B.C.
      I have health problems and have to be really careful with where I eat, so I'm quite sad and disappointed in the whole thing.
      Currently both into our thirds gravol for the evening and may have to go to the hospital
      I wish we could get our money back and wish they would be more careful for peoples health and safety.

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    • May 22, 2020

      It was right desicion to chose here for dine in after 2 months self isolation. I don't remember how many times I said hmmmmmm closing eyes. Those dishes have to be eaten right here on the table.

      We had mid level of Captain boil spice with dungeness crab, clams, shrimp, potato, okra, lotus roots and rice. Everything tasted delicious and we combined two bags to enjoy left sauce with rice at last. Maybe not good behavior but so good. All seafood extract comes together.

      I highly recommend the deep fried lotus roots which has interesting texture and lots of sauce in the holes. It was eye opening deliciousness.

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    • Aug 17, 2022

      Great experience and great food. We ordered the pirate's feast which came with our choice of crab, 1lb each of shrimp, mussels, and clams, seafood fried rice, cajun fries, and a whole bunch of sides. There was more than enough food to feed 4 people and we were all very satisfied. The crab was perfectly cooked and had a good amount of meat, the mussels were massive and very flavourful, the clams were a bit small but were still good, and some of the shrimp were overcooked and mushy but that did not ruin the meal for us. We all enjoyed eating with our hands, which adds to the positive experience of this place. It's definitely a treat to come here as the flavours can be very heavy and the prices aren't cheap, but overall everyone had a great time!

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      The Captain

      Aug 19, 2022

      We appreciate the positive feedback. It means a lot. See you next time!

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      Amanda K.
      Golden Village, Vancouver, Canada
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      The staff is slow and rude. They messed up our order TWICE. They did not come back to check on you. The seafood fried rice made me gag

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