Captain John's Dockside
$$ • SeafoodAbout Captain John's Dockside
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Fried Catfish and Jumbo Shrimp
Shrimp Scallops and Mussels
Alaskan Snow Crabs
Fisherman Platter
Popcorn Shrimp
Baked Potato
Hush Puppies
French Fries
Fried Shrimp
House Salad
Captain John's Dockside Reviews
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What a great place for a family celebration! All the seafood was fabulous, especially the fried Calamari, but I must say I had the world’s greatest Greek Salad and Pita! Wonderful hidden gem in the Chapel Hill area!
Waite staff took care of kids with excellent care. Taking their order before everyone else and they were eating and enjoying themselves while everyone else enjoyed fellowship. Definitely will make this a usual place for dinner and celebrations when visiting my...read full review
Waite staff took care of kids with excellent care. Taking their order before everyone else and they were eating and enjoying themselves while everyone else enjoyed fellowship. Definitely will make this a usual place for dinner and celebrations when visiting my...read full review
A friend came to town to visit and I suggested we go to Dockside for dinner. What a great place! The food was awesome. The prices were very fair. The service and atmosphere was top tier! We sat in the newly re-opened dining room next to a cozy fireplace. By the time we were finished with dinner, we were brainstorming on ways we can plan an event back in the tiki bar area!
Great for calabash seafood if you are in Chapel Hill. Hush puppies are great! Fisherman platter comes with a sizable piece of flounder, shrimp that are larger than popcorn; but not jumbo, devilled crab, and oysters. The fries are standard crinkle cut. It is enough for two meals or three if you not a big eater.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4 - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 8PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 8PM |
| Friday | 4 - 8PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 8PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 8PM |
Captain John's Dockside offers an ocean-like atmosphere, despite its parking lot setting. This restaurant serves amazingly fresh seafood, including broiled scallops, fried jumbo shrimp, catfish, fried Calamari, and broiled jumbo shrimp, all perfectly cooked. The food exceeds expectations, with some of the best hush puppies and excellent broiled platters. The service is friendly, although it can be somewhat slow. The place is clean and welcoming, making it a great spot for families and celebrations. The decor has a 1990's kitsch vibe, but the sound levels in the dining room allow for easy conversation. Enjoy complimentary hush puppies and clam strips while browsing the menu. This kid-friendly restaurant is a wonderful hidden gem in the Chapel Hill area, perfect for dining with friends and family while enjoying live music.