Cap's Place

We had a party of (6) attending this dining experience. A few of us had already read the reviews so we came prepared but open minded. After parking and ferried to the island we checked in a half hour early for our 6pm reservation. Granted, the place was empty except for a few patrons the owner greeted us with a stern "your reservation isn't until 6pm you're going to have to wait." OK, fine, we'll spend a little time and money at the bar. Obviously, the bar tender and the lady seating us were related or went to the same school of customer service and manners because every thing we asked for she said "this isn't that type of bar." Plainly, to the point, and with some I don't want to be here or deal with you attitude.

We were seated a few minutes early for our reserved time and was greeted by our waitress. I wish I remembered her name because her personality and service made up for the the sisters who failed customer service 101.

Enough of the negativity (for now) and I'll get to the positive aspects of our experience. First off, the history of the place is amazing. A prohibition-era speakeasy/restaurant on a small island only reached by ferry is awesome! The place looked like nothing muched had changed from the 1920's. Combine that with all the famous and infamous patrons who have dined here make it that much cooler!

Every dish I tasted from the crab cakes, bacon-wrapped scallops, and hearts of palm salad, to my entry, yellow tail snapper scampy style with coconut mashed potatoes was amazing. The other 5 people in my group were also impressed with their dishes. Great flavor combinations, fresh seafood, and prepared well.

Back to the negative...OK so we were a little loud. Not 20-something on spring break party-down loud, but laughing having a good time 40-50 year old loud. The same lady who sat us (owner) shhsh'd us. OK, whatever, maybe we were a little loud, but still... when leaving some were giving hugs as departing and the same lady said you can't do that here because of Covid. What?!?

Bottom line is, this restaurant has amazing food, great history and atmosphere and intracoastal view, and a great wait staff. However, the owners and bar tender tend to lessen the experience. Furthermore, there is so much potential to do a little work around the grounds to have outdoor seating and just cleanup for a truly spectacular dining experience. Unfortunately, I don't see this place lasting too much longer due to the way it is run unless there are some management changes and a little TLC on the grounds.