Sorry, but that was terrible. $120 for prime rib that was ordered rare but came out well done, with no flavor, and the king crab tasted old, plasticky, and fishy. The bill was $400 for two people and the food was terrible. What a joke.
Jared Nichols
Amazing experience!
Robert
Very Disappointing – Won’t Be Returning
I’ve been dining here annually for many years, but after last night’s experience, this will be my last visit.
I ordered the king crab leg and filet mignon combo as always, and was extremely disappointed. The crab legs were noticeably smaller than in previous years, lacked freshness, and had very little meat inside. The filet was dry, lacked seasoning, and was served without any sauce.
The overall quality has clearly declined, and at $120 per plate, the experience was simply not worth the price. It’s unfortunate to see a once-reliable favorite lose its standards.
Jeannette Sanchez
Was one of the BEST food & service experiences we have EVER had! Yes, expensive but worth EVERY penny. Ty all for your Service, helpfulness, sweet personalities, and, last but definitely NOT the least, ALL the amazing food you made for us - hot bread & butter, potato/crab/shrimp appetizer, salad, red King crab!!! w/ rice, & even the sweet cheesecake birthday surprise with, a lit candle! :-) We would recommend this restaurant for anyone, & have been! ;-)
Breanna Tirado
Better late than never. I’ve experienced racism here. An elder bartender back in 2022 cut off my husband’s tab after two hours drinking at the bar. I asked “Is everything okay?” and he gave me no response. I had a local couple witnessed the whole thing after befriending them at the bar area. They asked me “Is it because you’re Mexican? Why did he cut off the tab? Would you like me to say something?” I was on the verge of tears. We didnt do anything wrong. It’s not a place where they had loud music going around 5 or 6 pm. I felt we had our voices at a minimum volume. We had a couple of laughs. Then the bartender felt off and slowly being attentive with the service. We’re the only ones at the bar. I’m leaving this here and now for everyone to read. I never went back to H.B because of my experience here. I used to love the city. But you definitely hate outsiders. Too bad I never got his name but instead I’m writing this today. Thank you for the unwelcoming experience.
Jennifer Luis
Enjoyed a nice dinner. We had a reservation and we were seated quickly. Great team atmosphere where we had 3 different servers helping out.
Mohit Shori
The service here is very good and the restaurant is very nice good decor. However the food could be better, lacks a lot of flavor that you know should be in dish if having similar dish before.
Maria Valencia
We just went here and I have to say the best thing on their menu was their king crab legs and so sad to see they don’t have them anymore they served just a medium size crab legs for the same price. Also there is a moldy smell I don’t know why they can’t change their rug.
Pilates House of Contrology
The Crab Legs are the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, Escargot, Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer, Seafood, Red King Crab, Salad
Gev Vy
This place shouldn't be serving steak especially because they don't know how to cook it properly. I asked for medium well and was given my steak literally rare....after they took it back the 1st time and brought it back out it was even worse...it's sad because they should know how to cook a proper filet mignon but they don't. Will never recommend this place to anybody. This was my 1st time and definitely my last time. The only thing about this place that gets 5 stars is the inside interior. There's a galore of fish tanks but their menu is definitely last place
King crab was large chunks and delish. Prime Rib was bone in and a large portion
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dessert, Seafood, Red King Crab, Prime Rib and King Crab Legs
Erin Temple
I love Captain Jack's because of it's Old-World charm. For those of you thinking this is a fancy fine-dining establishment, you are wrong. It's no Mastro's, or Flemming's, but that doesn't mean the service isn't top-notch. The service is excellent! But the food (and menu itself) are Old-School. The attire is dinner-casual. (Check the website) The menu is mostly seafood, steak, or pasta with seafood or steak, and a chicken or veggie option. The side dishes are also minimal; baked potato, mushrooms, or asparagus-I think? Most meals come with a basic house salad. No kale, arugula, or mint, watermelon-feta salad. I don't even think they own feta! It's like the seafood version of Clearman's Northwoods In, or The Steak n Stein, but better, way better. (That's not be an insult, just a 'visual' of the dimmly litted, casual, old-school steak/seafood joint). Anyways, the bar is excellent and looks like an "Old Ship" with nautical ropes and navigation decor. And...the drinks are perfectly strong! There is a dark piano lounge, with a guy that sings on the weekends. He takes requests, but it's mostly classic singer-songwriter hits like Billy Joel, Elton John etc.There are usually people all ages in there which makes it fun, especially for sing-alongs. CJ's is a blast from the past for sure and it's probably my favorite restaurant in Huntington Beach.
Nick B
Been here a few times thru the years. It’s not like what it was before but the food is still on point and service is great. The live musician at the bar is fabulous and friendly. It’s always nice to hear a live voice at an establishment. It’s a comfortable place for some prime rib and king crab ?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red King Crab, Prime Rib and King Crab Legs
Michael Marsh
We just moved to Huntington Beach. We were told about this restaurant and decided to go on a Thursday night. I called ahead of time, they said we didn't need reservations. We walked in to a mainly empty restaurant and were told we would have to wait for 20 to 30 minutes for a table. Of course we went to the bar, had several drinks and an appetizer. Drinks were fair at best, and the artichoke was undercooked and hard. $50 later, we were seated. The staff was exemplary, explained how the restaurant works, and gave some very good suggestions. I had the seafood combo and my wife had the halibut. My seafood combo was average . My wife's halibut was overdone, which the staff did change out. Unfortunately it took so much time, she had lost her appetite and we just boxed it up and took it home. The staff did realize we didn't have a great experience, and kindly wrote off two of the drinks. We are foodies, and really don't care about the restaurant decor. That being said, be prepared for very 1970s, dark old style moderately noisy dining rooms. We will probably give this restaurant one more try because the staff was great, I'm hoping for a better eating experience next time. Even with two drinks written off, the total bill was about $250 for both of us. Not an inexpensive Thursday night!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Charles fagan
Space is at a premium but great food and great service
Sorry, but that was terrible. $120 for prime rib that was ordered rare but came out well done, with no flavor, and the king crab tasted old, plasticky, and fishy. The bill was $400 for two people and the food was terrible. What a joke.
Amazing experience!
Very Disappointing – Won’t Be Returning
I’ve been dining here annually for many years, but after last night’s experience, this will be my last visit.
I ordered the king crab leg and filet mignon combo as always, and was extremely disappointed. The crab legs were noticeably smaller than in previous years, lacked freshness, and had very little meat inside. The filet was dry, lacked seasoning, and was served without any sauce.
The overall quality has clearly declined, and at $120 per plate, the experience was simply not worth the price. It’s unfortunate to see a once-reliable favorite lose its standards.
Was one of the BEST food & service experiences we have EVER had! Yes, expensive but worth EVERY penny. Ty all for your Service, helpfulness, sweet personalities, and, last but definitely NOT the least, ALL the amazing food you made for us - hot bread & butter, potato/crab/shrimp appetizer, salad, red King crab!!! w/ rice, & even the sweet cheesecake birthday surprise with, a lit candle! :-) We would recommend this restaurant for anyone, & have been! ;-)
Better late than never. I’ve experienced racism here. An elder bartender back in 2022 cut off my husband’s tab after two hours drinking at the bar. I asked “Is everything okay?” and he gave me no response. I had a local couple witnessed the whole thing after befriending them at the bar area. They asked me “Is it because you’re Mexican? Why did he cut off the tab? Would you like me to say something?” I was on the verge of tears. We didnt do anything wrong. It’s not a place where they had loud music going around 5 or 6 pm. I felt we had our voices at a minimum volume. We had a couple of laughs. Then the bartender felt off and slowly being attentive with the service. We’re the only ones at the bar. I’m leaving this here and now for everyone to read. I never went back to H.B because of my experience here. I used to love the city. But you definitely hate outsiders. Too bad I never got his name but instead I’m writing this today. Thank you for the unwelcoming experience.
Enjoyed a nice dinner. We had a reservation and we were seated quickly. Great team atmosphere where we had 3 different servers helping out.
The service here is very good and the restaurant is very nice good decor. However the food could be better, lacks a lot of flavor that you know should be in dish if having similar dish before.
We just went here and I have to say the best thing on their menu was their king crab legs and so sad to see they don’t have them anymore they served just a medium size crab legs for the same price. Also there is a moldy smell I don’t know why they can’t change their rug.
The Crab Legs are the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, Escargot, Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer, Seafood, Red King Crab, Salad
This place shouldn't be serving steak especially because they don't know how to cook it properly. I asked for medium well and was given my steak literally rare....after they took it back the 1st time and brought it back out it was even worse...it's sad because they should know how to cook a proper filet mignon but they don't. Will never recommend this place to anybody. This was my 1st time and definitely my last time. The only thing about this place that gets 5 stars is the inside interior. There's a galore of fish tanks but their menu is definitely last place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
King crab was large chunks and delish. Prime Rib was bone in and a large portion
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dessert, Seafood, Red King Crab, Prime Rib and King Crab Legs
I love Captain Jack's because of it's Old-World charm. For those of you thinking this is a fancy fine-dining establishment, you are wrong. It's no Mastro's, or Flemming's, but that doesn't mean the service isn't top-notch. The service is excellent! But the food (and menu itself) are Old-School. The attire is dinner-casual. (Check the website) The menu is mostly seafood, steak, or pasta with seafood or steak, and a chicken or veggie option. The side dishes are also minimal; baked potato, mushrooms, or asparagus-I think? Most meals come with a basic house salad. No kale, arugula, or mint, watermelon-feta salad. I don't even think they own feta! It's like the seafood version of Clearman's Northwoods In, or The Steak n Stein, but better, way better. (That's not be an insult, just a 'visual' of the dimmly litted, casual, old-school steak/seafood joint). Anyways, the bar is excellent and looks like an "Old Ship" with nautical ropes and navigation decor. And...the drinks are perfectly strong! There is a dark piano lounge, with a guy that sings on the weekends. He takes requests, but it's mostly classic singer-songwriter hits like Billy Joel, Elton John etc.There are usually people all ages in there which makes it fun, especially for sing-alongs. CJ's is a blast from the past for sure and it's probably my favorite restaurant in Huntington Beach.
Been here a few times thru the years. It’s not like what it was before but the food is still on point and service is great. The live musician at the bar is fabulous and friendly. It’s always nice to hear a live voice at an establishment. It’s a comfortable place for some prime rib and king crab ?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red King Crab, Prime Rib and King Crab Legs
We just moved to Huntington Beach. We were told about this restaurant and decided to go on a Thursday night. I called ahead of time, they said we didn't need reservations. We walked in to a mainly empty restaurant and were told we would have to wait for 20 to 30 minutes for a table. Of course we went to the bar, had several drinks and an appetizer. Drinks were fair at best, and the artichoke was undercooked and hard. $50 later, we were seated. The staff was exemplary, explained how the restaurant works, and gave some very good suggestions. I had the seafood combo and my wife had the halibut. My seafood combo was average . My wife's halibut was overdone, which the staff did change out. Unfortunately it took so much time, she had lost her appetite and we just boxed it up and took it home. The staff did realize we didn't have a great experience, and kindly wrote off two of the drinks. We are foodies, and really don't care about the restaurant decor. That being said, be prepared for very 1970s, dark old style moderately noisy dining rooms. We will probably give this restaurant one more try because the staff was great, I'm hoping for a better eating experience next time. Even with two drinks written off, the total bill was about $250 for both of us. Not an inexpensive Thursday night!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Space is at a premium but great food and great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
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