Capt Craig's Restaurant

Absolutely excellent! I had the mahi prepared piccata style with lemon and capers - it was amazing. I also had the mashed potatoes, which were so light and fluffy it was like sticking my fork in a cloud. Melted in mouth. A friend had the mahi prepared with the onion crust and it was delicious. Overall, it was fantastic! The service was stellar as well, and the decor was lovely.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's a home town favorite that truly delivers. Everything we ordered was terrific. I had the Churrasco Steak and it also was terrific. It's a must visit for sure.

Fast forward 10 months and once again, everything was terrific. Still a must visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The place was empty at lunch atmosphere so so

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

We’ve been coming to Craig’s for sometime now. This place never skips a beat. Fish is always fresh. Staff is friendly. Price is right. Key lime pie is, hands-down, the best in the Florida Keys.

Come on down

Claudia and Eduardo

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fish sandwich is famous for a reason. Don't drive by without stopping.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Captain Craig's Seafood Restaurant 90154 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, FL 33070

4.5 Stars

Continuing my foray into the dining jungle of the Florida Keys, I found myself face-to-face with Captain Craig's Seafood Restaurant in Tavernier. Jennifer was my server for this escapade and I have to say that she started poorly. In fact, she was so bad at first that I wanted to leave. However, Josh came in for the save and I'm happy he did. Josh is truly an outstanding waiter. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that Jennifer pulled a 7th-inning rally and finished strong.

Despite the menu, this place does not have a huge “touristy” vibe. While I sat here, three separate groups brought in their freshly caught fish. If you live in the area and don't already know that, you can catch and prepare/cook here. I ordered one Craig's Famous Fish Sandwich and the Triple Tail Catch of the Day, Captain's Style.

After snapping a few pics of the grub, I got to work. The first item to hit my palate was Craig's Famous Fish Sandwich. I have to question the fluffery of the word “famous.” I highly doubt a couple in Rome are talking to their friends about that fish sandwich they had in the Florida Keys, but one never knows. Regardless of the fame or lack thereof, I anticipated this to be a sloppy mess of gross. I was wrong. So very wrong. The Mahi was grilled to perfection and the house-made tartar sauce was fresh, tangy and delicious.

Turning my attention to the feast that was my Triple Tail Catch of the Day, I stuck my fork in and plopped it in my pie hole. Hmm. One more forkful, to be sure. This was the star of the show. The Captain's Style preparation hit so well with the fresh triple tail. The flavors cascaded over my taste buds like a festival of fresh fish. Josh told me that several distributors supply a fresh daily catch. Guess what? He ain't lyin'. The sides of mashed taters and Cole slaw were your standard fare and nothing to complain about nor write home about.

The Big Boy says, “As it is time for me to make like an anadromous fish and head up to the mainland, let me leave you with this. Captain Craig's Restaurant is a real delight if you are in the upper keys and are craving some delicious FRESH seafood.”

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

The crab soup was perfec. Key lime really good. My fish was standard, that I expected. Clean place, good ambient.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie

Excellent fish sandwich; crab chowder; real mashed potatoes (not instant), green beans, and key lime pie

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Fish, Stone Crab Chowder, Tartar Sauce, Fried Calamari

The fish came with chips, the fish was simply divine. Raw tuna is great. The pasta didn't seem salty, but that wasn't a problem. Well, their cake is apparently the most popular dessert, you should definitely try it!!!
There is a hand scrub in the toilet 😍.
But in general, for a fish restaurant there is a very pleasant smell, it seemed like flowers to me. I really don't like fish smells. Apparently it’s their scrubs that smell like that, by the way you can also buy them

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great late lunch enjoying delicious fish sandwiches. The service was outstanding. The staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend and we will be back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: World Famous Fish Sandwich

This is a must do when we are in the area. We had 12 similar meals during our stay and we all agreed that this was the best. Don’t let the outside fool you. The food is great. The service was great. Everything is updated and clean. Just can’t say enough

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Fish

First time here, but definitely not my last. It was delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish

Delicious blackened mahi fish tacos. Also had the Tavernier Mahi sandwich. Great food and service! Wish they would bring back the side of roasted cauliflower!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent site
Excellent lemon pie I would say that the original is very wonderful everything

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just ok.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4