Captain Jacks Prime Rib
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Top Sentiments among Captain Jacks Prime Rib Reviewers
Amazing crab legs
Good dinner salad
Excellent ceasar salad
Decent wine list
Great Mango Crab Martini appertizer
Best Sour Dough Bread
Excellent drinks
Casual mid-week meals
Recommend lobster
Fresh sourdough bread
Customer Reviews (56 reviews)
barno
on Yahoo Feb 27, 2010Not sure why people rave about this place so much. All they serve, really, is crab legs, crab legs, crab legs, and did I mention crab legs? Your choice of sides are baked potato or rice. The place is cool becuase of the... (more)
K in HB
on Yahoo Feb 26, 2010I believe another reviewer stated this already, but the salad one receives before dinner is VERY sub par. There are fast food places which provide better salads. As well, the last time I was there the Wine by the glass... (more)
Hughhoeger
on Citysearch Aug 03, 2009Captain Jack's has been a fixture in Sunset Beach for well over 40 years now, and literally hasn't changed a bit. Dark woods, cozy bar, live music and friendly staff can make for a intimate atmosphere. This is somewhat... (more)
Sally1078
on Citysearch Aug 01, 2009Nothing unique or special about my last trip (and I mean my last trip) to this place. I ordered the Salmon and what I got was a huge piece of red fish, half off my plate, luke warm, and with no taste. I had to ask for lots of... (more)
jtraina
on Citysearch Jun 25, 2009I have been going to Capt Jacks since 1983. In my opinion, it is one of the landmarks that has stood the test of time. There is no place where I have eaten better King Crab. (I haven't been to Alaska yet). Further, the other... (more)
ladypadazz
on Citysearch Mar 11, 2009My husband and I went to Captain Jack's last weekend, I loved it! I am a steak and sea food lover! the atmosphere was great, they have live entertainment by candle lite while you wait to be seated.. then when you are taken... (more)
SMUGGLESWORTH
on Citysearch Jan 16, 2009This place needs to fire their two dinosaur managers... Carol and Bunny, what a couple of useless old stoves!!! Hacks. Other than that, best place ever... Tim Haley is the best.... (more)
OCborn
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2008Grew up in OC but sad to say, I never went to Capt. Jacks. I have since moved away up north, but my sister who lives in HB, highly recommended Capt. Jack's. She raves about the crablegs being the best in town. On a trip down... (more)
Lewis
on Yahoo Dec 02, 2008Love Captain Jacks! Food is excellent and the service has always been exceptional. Been there 20 times and never dissapointed. (more)
Karla
on Yahoo Nov 24, 2008The food was really expensive $150 for two people. Don't get me wrong though: The food was AWESOME. I wouldn't do on a first date. I would only think its worth taking someone there for Birthdays and well special events.... (more)
sydinlaguna
on Citysearch Oct 23, 2008LOVE Captain Jacks - The service is fantastic, you get an entire team who can help you! As for the servers being rude unless you're a local? NOT TRUE. As a former server I know how it can be when a customer is told "No", I... (more)
wrhb
on Citysearch Sep 08, 2008My wife and I have been going here on a consistant basis for the last four years, it is excellent. Highly Reccomended, especially if you are in the mood for fresh seafood. (more)
Nicole
on Yahoo Aug 06, 2008HORRIBLE SERVICE! The manager was rude about not accepting my expired id (my wallet was recently stolen). After that, the server took my husband's unfinished beer. She ignored us the rest of the night, so we drank... (more)
dsppntd
on Citysearch Aug 05, 2008From the reviews it seems like Jack's is a loveit/hateit kind of place. WE HATED IT! We went for our anniversary but were rudely treated after being told that an expired i.d. is illegal identification. (My wallet was... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 16, 2008I grew up in Sunset Beach and this place is fantastic. Lobster, ribs, the ceasar salad is excellent. The atmosphere is really beachy but it tends to get loud because it's always crowded and the wait can be long.... (more)
julie
on Yahoo May 15, 2008THIS IS THE BEST PLACE, THE SEAFOOD IS GREAT, THE CRAB LEGS ARE EXCELLENT, AND THE PLATE COMES SO FULL, TWO COULD EAT FROM IT AND BE TOYALLY FULL. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! (more)
steviegjd
on Citysearch Mar 01, 2008This place has the best king crab legs in the los angeles area, bar none. The selection of side dishes leaves something to be desired, especially if you are not that fond of rice or potatoes. But the crab is king. The... (more)
cubi
on Yahoo Feb 15, 2008It was an awful experience at Captain Jack. The place was small, cramped up, and has no parking spaces. We feel so suffocated. The wait was long and the food takes forever and expensive. It was plain and taste-less: no... (more)
awama
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2007My husband and I have gone to this restaurant at least 50 times in the last 25 years. One thing that has never changed is their exemplary customer service. To this date, they still great everyone by name as they take you... (more)
d1carter
on Citysearch Jul 22, 2007THE RESTRUANT IS GREAT. ME AND MY WIFE HAVE EATEN THERE FOR YEARS. I DON'T THINK THAT THERE IS MUCH MORE THAT ONE CAN ASK FOR WHEN LOOKING FOR A NICE SEA FOOD RESTRUANT. WE HAVE NEVER RECEIVED BAD SERVICE. AS FOR THE MAN WHO... (more)
kh66
on Citysearch Jun 24, 2007We arrived at Captain Jack's around 7:30 on a saturday for what we had intended to be a very pleasant evening. We were told there would be a 45 minute wait even though they didnt seem that busy but ended up waiting over 2... (more)
stowellm
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2007I have been to Captain Jack's several times but last week we were there to celebrate my son's graduation and I have to say we were all very disappointed. We had the worse service ever and my steak was nothing to speak of, I... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch May 17, 2007Since 1973, this tropical-themed, waterfront eatery has been an Orange County institution for crab's legs. Menu includes steaks, more seafood. (more)
markiente
on Citysearch May 05, 2007Normally i would give this restaurant an amazing review however i visited there saturday night the crab legs were dynamite, i have been a wine writer for years and used to work for a major winery. when i carefully... (more)
dgm912
on Citysearch Apr 27, 2007I have to tell you, I've been going to Cap'n Jacks for almost 20 years and have NEVER been disappointed. The food, atmosphere , and service are always no less than amazing. I've gone for casual mid-week meals,... (more)
colparker
on Citysearch Dec 13, 2006Orange County might have some of the worst food in California. Captain Jack's is one of the few old school establishments that feels like it might actually have...dare I say it, CHARACTER. It's on the water, it's a bit... (more)
alexisdad
on Citysearch Nov 09, 2006WE WERE STAYING AT THE HYATT AND THEY RECOMMENDED THIS PLACE. SERVICE WAS BAD CRAB LEGS WERE BAD,PRIME RIB WAS WAY TO FATTY!!!! NOT KID FRIENDLY AT ALL. WILL NEVER GO BACK THERE. DON'T LET PEOPLE FOOL YOU! TALK TO THE... (more)