Captain Charlie's Original Reef Grill

Brought my own fish (porgy, mutton snapper and grunt) I caught on a charter. It was prepared to perfection. I did it as a sauté in lemon and butter sauce, and fried with a cornmeal crust. Incredible. Side was delicious curly fries which I no room for all of them. Reasonable price to cook my fish with the side. So delicious. Get yerself there.

My favorite seafood place for the past 35 years! Fresh fish always prepared perfectly and a homey feel from all staff. Always great selections. Every thing I ever ate here was incredible

We decided to go for lunch, and I have to say, this was truly one of the best seafood restaurants I've had the pleasure of visiting. The food was absolutely fantastic, and surprisingly, it was also very reasonably priced.

We came here twice on vacation. The second time we brought our catch from deep sea fishing. The food is wonderful! They were able to cook our catch and it also turned out great! The first time we sat at the bar and enjoyed conversation with the bartender/ waiter. You do need to show up early. The first night we had to wait at least half an hour. The second night we arrived a few minutes before they opened and we had at least 15 people ahead of us in line. Also the parking can get packed if you arrive after they open. Overall it's a great restaurant!

My favorite place for seafood in the area. Simply can’t beat the service and unique food creations here. The menu is huge and it is a task in itself to figure out what you want to eat because of how good everything sounds. Try this place you won’t be disappointed!

Captain Charlie’s is a hidden gem for seafood lovers. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service is top-notch. I tried the soup — absolutely delicious. The fish was super fresh and perfectly cooked. I’ll definitely be back!

I recently visited Captain Charlie's Seafood and had a solid dining experience. The service was fast and efficient, which was a definite plus. The food tasted good, although it didn't particularly stand out or exceed my expectations. That being said, the prices were reasonable, making it a decent value overall. If you're in the area and craving seafood, Captain Charlie's is a reliable option.

Food and service are out of this world. Atmosphere is a vibe all its own. Get there early and get a seat at the bar. You will not be disappointed!

Just the best night ever. We arrived and told we had a 30 min wait on a busy Friday night. We did not wait that long. Immediately our lovely server, Chris, greeted us and brought some drinks and dinner recs. We started with escargot and got a hefty portion! We were shocked and so delicious. My hubby had paella and I ordered the Gorgonzola seafood pasta. Every bite was spectacular and we truly enjoyed watching the animates chefs prepare dinners quickly! We asked Chris for a great dessert recommendation and she did not disappoint. she said we had to try the berry crumble with their homemade ice cream and it was amazing. We can't wait to go back and have another amazing meal at Captain Charlie's reef grille

4.5 First time here after reading good reviews . This place is legit for fresh, clean seafood! The fried calamari was delicious. Light, not greasy and very tender. Beet salad was fresh and had plenty of beets . Swordfish blackened, cooked perfectly and very fresh. My girl had the blackened grouper, super fresh . Very friendly service . I can see why it's been around over 30 years

We decided to stop at Captain Charlie's on way home. I was craving Escargot & Captain Charlie's serving format is unlike any other I've ever seen. Instead of 6 snails served either in shells or a small metal plate with indentation for the snails, i was served a bowl filled with many snails swimming in oil flavored with garlic. yummy. toasted bread on the side which you can soak in the garlic oil, eating it with the soft tender snails. The flavor of the snails plays well with the bread, oil & garlic. Snails not you thing. There is extensive, mostly handwritten menu with an extensive choice of seafood cooked solo or in combinations. Let's not forget the duck & plenty of choices for the landlubber. Salads with & without seafood & other proteins. My spouse had caesar salad with grilled shrimp & balsamic vinegar. Said was very good . Considering the size of crowd, service is good. We got water & Cole slaw as soon as we sat down, before we said a word. shortly thereafter a wonderful server took our drink order & gave us extra time to choose. To top off dinner, we had the in house made chocolate pie crust filled with salted caramel ice cream (also made in house). crust was OK. Ice cream was heavenly. Silky, rich, taste of caramel fills your mouth. Definitely recommend (& heading back to Captain Charlie's

We ate here twice for lunch. We had the yummy fried oysters, a shrimp & chicken quesadilla and I had the yellowfin tuna with lemon pasta. WOW! It was fantastic! Service was very good. Their lunch restaurant isn't very large, but seemed to work. 2nd visit wasn't as good as the first, but still very good. My hubby had the potato shrimp soup (he loved, I didn't). The fried calamari was again great! My hubby had the Mac 'n' Cheese (fresh rigatoni, shrimp, lobster, scallops & cream sauce). It shouldn't been called Mac n Cheese. It put a specific thought in mind and it wasn't even close. It was good. I had the shrimp & grits (cheese, tomatoes, bacon, chorizo, shrimp & grits). Very good! Not as good as what I had in Charleston, but still very good. Both times the service was very good. They were friendly and really kept up on my husband's ice tea needs! We come down most every year and this will definitely be added to our list!!

This place was so good that we came back within the same week! The seafood is really fresh and tastes fantastic. The portions are generous too. I can't pick a favorite dish because everything we've tried has been great. When you walk in, you'll probably see the owners welcoming customers. The waitstaff we had were wonderful and offered great recommendations. Highly recommended it! If you want to stop by alone in the bar or with the whole family. Now, time to go ahead and check this place out for yourself!

I'd heard a lot about Captain Charlie's over the years, finally made it here for dinner. It's a good casual spot. If I was local, I'd probably stop in from time to time, especially to dine at the bar. The chow is very good and fits the fair menu pricing. I like the smaller portion option they offer on dishes where they can, and especially like their wine list, which is better than you'd expect at a place like this. The selections indicate someone knows their wines, glassware too. My small order of Grilled Scallops was very good, very fresh. Others enjoyed Bouillabaisse and a small order of Paella (was actually quite large). The Fruit Cobbler was maybe the best of all, and their homemade ice cream also fantastic. Our server, Carson, was excellent... personable and aimed to please. RECOMMENDED

Been coming here for 30 years. It's always been one of my favorite restaurants, but somehow it's getting better. Also, to their credit, the staff hasn't completely changed like most every other restaurant in the area! For lunch, I recommend the yellowtail salad sandwich. And conch chowder.

This review is for Captain Charlie's 3 Doors Up Lunch location. This is definitely a locals place where the staff call customers by name. It's a little intimidating as a newbie. So many people have recommended it but finally decided to try it. It was extremely crowded on a weekday lunch. We were able to be seated immediately at the counter. There aren't a lot of tables and the counter gives you an up close view of the cooking action. The menu is extensive. Then add on the daily specials. Everything is cooked to order but it's fun watching as you wait. We tried the conch fritters. While they weren't terrible, I wasn't getting much conch. I think the pieces were chopped up super small. Too much filling. I prefer slightly larger pieces of conch with less filler. The remoulade sauce was delicious. I wouldn't order these again. I had the roasted oysters. It came with 6 large oysters. Absolutely delicious. A butter and cheese crust. The oysters were fresh and flavorful. I took a bite of the clams and linguine. At least a dozen little necks for the lunch portion. It was a basil wine sauce with chorizo. Highly recommend. The menu is amazing and I look forward to returning.

Nestled in a tiny strip mall, if you blink you'll miss it. My in-laws have been coming here for years and it's one of their favorite spots. So many options for delicious fresh fish.. it's always busy because the food is amazing. But it's definitely worth the wait. Our server was wonderful.. All but one of us enjoyed our food. My youngest daughter is gluten-free and she got the gluten-free buttery noodles. There was hardly any butter on them and no seasoning but even after we got more butter and she put a little salt and pepper on it, they were still very bland. Everything else was exceptional though. We will definitely be back .

When we dines at Captain Charlie's in the past, we've tried unusual dishes. This time, we stuck to basics: First, the Gumbo was exceptional! A very authentic Cajun recipe, rich and intense. The "medium" was hot enough for me. The seared scallops were perfectly cooked, tender and flavorful. Finally, the Yellowfin tuna asian salad was perfect. The tuna was fresh and rich and the dressing not too intense - there was a perfect salad with it. Our service was good; not great. Our server had obviously worked there for many years so everything seemed a bit flat. The restaurant has that long-time local joint to it. There were hordes of photos on the walls and everything was aged, but comfortable. Next time we want "just seafood" Captain Charlie is on the list.

I brought my own fish I caught on a charter (porgy, mutton snapper, grunt). Had them cooked as sauté and fried. Oh my gosh. Perfection. They were so freakin delicious it was all I could do to not lick the plate of the sautéed fish. That was lemon and butter w some scallions thrown in at the end. Incredible. The fried fish was light with a cornmeal crust. So good. The curly fries were good too as the side but little room in my stomach. I also ate shrimp cocktail bc I was hungry. They were fine. The stars were the perfectly prepared fish. And the price to cook my fish was very reasonable. Hie thee to Captain Charlie's.

Rockpus octopus with potatoes and paprika roasted to perfection, crusted grouper cheeks with a splash of fresh lemons ... oh man im getting hungry again .. then fried oysters with lemon and cajun tartar sauce. Stack that all up with a nice bottle of Savon Blanc (Detail) and you have a perfect dinner . But then Vince our waiter suggested desert . Coconut Banana Rum cake topped with a scoop of sea salt Carmel ice cream , whipped cream and chocolate sauce . Wow that was a great desert . It's alway a great atmosphere, the staff is wonderful and of course the food is fantastic. You can go wrong having a meal there . We tend to go a bit early 5:30 as we never have to wait for a table . But they do fill up quickly after 6 pm . Enjoy

There is something for everyone in this casual restaurant. It is not about the lovely view because there isn't one. It's about the tasty food which encompasses many types of cuisine. The location was a great halfway point between friends living north and south of Juno Beach. I recommend visiting the Loggerhead Marine Life Center and then having a delicious meal at Captain Charlie's

The food was great, the menu immense and the service by Taylor was very friendly and efficient. We loved his recommendation of the small plates which allowed us to each order what we like without it being too much food for us. The desserts were all home made and excellent! The only negative was the wait, but we were seated sooner than the quoted 45 minute wait time. We loved the whole experience!

Our server was amazing! The food came out quickly. And everything tasted yummy. We would not order the escargot again but everything was a yes! Anytime there was a finished dish someone came by to pick it up/ lots of help!

My original lunch review was just the tip of the iceberg, my husband and I have been coming to this place ever since that first review, once a week now for dinner & as far as local fish and fabulous food goes- Captain Charlie's can not be beat! We have tried a myriad of their dishes from delightful, flavorful, perfectly cooked burgers to all the fish delicacies, shrimp pot, tortizza and hubby's favorite the tomato fennel mahi over mashed potatoes! Service is always spot on and friendly and the food will always blow your socks off. If you haven't tried this local spot- you are missing out! Save room for dessert- all are home made and you'll be glad you did!

I ordered the fried corvina, but unfortunately, it lacked seasoning and had a very bland taste not my type of dish. The restaurant was packed with locals, which is usually a good sign, but the flavor just didn't deliver for me this time.

We're here at least a couple times a month and have NEVER been disappointed. The menu is extensive, with an entire page of specials. Mind you - it is a fish place. So while they have stuff for landlubbers the best dishes come from the sea. I try to never eat the same thing twice just because of the extensive menu. Tonight I had off the special list which was the most amazing yet! Sesame salmon in broth with seaweed. It was the best piece of fish I've ever had. The service is always attentive and smiling. The cole slaw guy is the best! (If you know you know). It's a busy place, and have quite the wait during season....but we're lucky to be here on the off season when things are quieter. If you're a fish lover truly one of the best!

I was in west palm for a week and got tired of food on resort so I came here. I started with the escargot it was pretty good but could have been seasoned more. I had a glass of rose that was really good. My boyfriend got the conch soup it was okay to me but he thought it was good. He ordered the yellowtail it was really good and fresh and I got the whole fried snapper with salad and fries instead of plantains. The snapper was crispy but could have used more seasoning as well. The star or the show was the dessert! We ordered the banana coconut rum cake with the blueberry Oreo ice cream and it was really really good! the service was really good was well

We went about an hour before closing, and everyone was really nice. Service was great but not too intrusive. Highly recommend the Tuna Spring Roll & the seafood Alfredo. I eat dairy free and was a little concerned I wouldn't find anything but there were so many options to choose from! I would highly recommend going!

Popular old school local joint with good food and reasonable prices. Surprisingly fresh. The veggies were not over cooked. The pasta is homemade and they have gluten free pasta (which also tastes homemade). The fish is fresh and cut that morning. The desserts were also homemade, including the ice cream. Service was good, attentive. Ambiance was sufficient if you are ok with the old style booths and tables. The place was clean despite its age and there is nothing impressive about it from the outside either. There is some outside dining under a canopy that faces the road and parking lot. The menu is very extensive. I ended up with a swordfish on skewers with zucchini and tomato and a large helping of lemon Parmesan pasta. I'm learning to like fish and fresh fish isn't as fishy tasting so I tried this and It was delicious. Hubby had the yellow fin tuna with rice and beans and broccoli. He says it was good. He ate it all up. After dinner we were full but couldn't resist the dessert options. I indulged in the flourless brownie ice cream sandwich and hubby had the Captain Charlie's chocolate sea salt ice cream pie. Both were amazingly worth it! I can see why it's so popular. I spent $90 for two meals and two desserts and that included the tip so for all we got, not bad. The portion sizes were large and we just had water.

Omg the tuna tostada is one of the most incredibly flavorful food I have eaten. It is the right balance of ginger, cucumber, tuna, and blueberries- just incredible. Eat is last - you won't want anything else. And the wine by the glass list will blow you away - Far Niente Chardonnay for the juice. Trust me you want to try this.

Saturday, August 24, 2024 Captain Charlie's (The lunch spot a few doors down from the dinner Captain Charlies's. Not the one on the corner.) Food: 4 stars. My hubs and I both had the shrimp burgers. Freshy-fresh. $10.00! Their fries were just ehhh. Curly. But we suspected frozen. Not seasoned. Next time we'll order a different side. We both wanted to like the slaw, but it was not seasoned either. It was all about the shrimp burger. Tasty. Good size. Burger is $10.00 too. Service: 5 stars. Betty was sweet and fast. Ambiance: 5 stars. Perfect little lunch place near the beach. Narrow space. Long bar with stools. Maybe 10 tables of four. If someone has a walker, roll-a-tor or has visual issues as it is a little dark and tight, it could be a challenge. But I'm sure the staff would be accommodating. Value: 5 stars. Lunch price was perfect! We'll be back.

This popular spot is worth the wait! The fish is fresh and the servers are attentive. The menu is quite extensive and everything is so tasty. Beer and wine only.

Fried oysters from their lunch menu. Absolutely delicious ! Adding to this review another viewer not sure how to add to this particular opinion but I can tell you and add these where the best oysters I've had

The pinnacle of "looks can be deceiving". Ambiance is kitsch which is cute if you like that type of thing and the food and service were stellar! We came in on vacation with a huge party (20). Donna worked with us ahead of time to plan timing and tables- setting our expectations appropriately (I.e. they couldn't put tables together, they didn't have a room for us, we were able to bring our own cake). I cannot remember the name of our server but he was wonderful- prompt, polite, and courteous- but most importantly careful. We had food allergies and he followed up on each item to ensure we didn't have any issues. Great way to celebrate 3 birthdays!

This is probably 3rd or 4th time I've eaten at this restaurant over the past 10 years never been impressed to say the least... it's nasty looking inside and very outdated and dark! The waitress had a hard time keeping up with her tables she bought out someone's else's wine to our table that wasn't ours ...We didn't get our food all at once plus our vegetables were extremely cold and the fish had a bad taste... a waste of money and time!

A solid 4 star place. It's bigger than the outside makes you think. The fresh fish was good, actually one of the better ones that I have found within this area. The coconut shrimp was very good but don't mess with the small plate, go big. We didn't get dessert but it looked good. The service was good overall. No issues and nothing special. I noticed that some people go here for a nice night out but it is also relaxed. Seems appealing to many.

Food was unbelievable I had tuna, clams mashed potatoes with chorizo sauce, it was to die for. My husband had it too. Octopus was cook perfection with Greek salad. Berry brûlée not sweet at, all love it. Banana bread cake good. Homemade cinnamon ice cream heavenly Service was fast. But rice and beans over rice was cold Ambiance very cute with personal photos like all key westerns

What a wonderful hidden gem! A real old Florida holdout. Everyone was on top of it service wise and the food was incredible. The kitchen crew was awesome, I enjoyed watching them quickly and effortlessly put dish after dish out. Both our clam and conch chowders were tasty, the spicy calamari had an excellent butter sauce, and the paella was flavorful and full of meat! I will definitely be adding this to my rotation of local restaurants!

Absolute gem. Great small town atmospher. great service. Great food. The Bahamian Snapper. Delicious. . .

When we pulled up to this unassuming exterior we were hesitant. Wow! The inventive menu, delicious food and excellent service. Must haves are fried oysters, cole slaw, smoke fish spread (not too smoky) with jalapeño relish, homemade key lime pie, cobbler and ice creams. We had vanilla w/ cobbler and peanut butter! Def returning for fresh fish dishes!

Our go to restaurant for seafood . Being a Florida native fresh seafood is a must . Captain Charlie's never disappoints . Nice comfortable atmosphere with great staff ! Last night we shared the tortizza and paella . Oh my fantastic !! We will be back very soon.

This place was packed, but we were able to get a table. The server's here are on top of their game, very friendly and helpful w selections. They had an entire page just on specials in the menu. We had some escargot and tuna poke. The escargot is delicious, but very rich. It should be shared amongst a few of you. The poke was tasty, only wish it was served at a colder temperature.

Yummy! HUGE menu - there's something for everyone even if you don't like seafood. I had the fried grouper cheeks and French fries as well as the Cole slaw, of course. Everything was very good but I'd try the grouper grilled next time. I tried my friend's crab cakes and it was very tasty! The dessert menu looked delicious. Looking forward to going back! There's a free parking lot. Very sweet waitress who did a great job!! Only recommendation would be for them to offer sweet tea!

Holds a sentimental place in my heart amidst a very stressful summer full of work at FPL nearby. Cozy country diner with amazing pasta willing to be creative and go all the way with their creations on the menu. Even the questionable Asian pasta on the menu turned out to be a nice surprise from the chef himself. Was never disappointed and let down every time I came here during lunch hour and the service was fantastic and kind. Unfortunate but understandable that this place did not have cocktails to pair with the entrees aside from their wine mixture. Miss this terribly.

Five stars allllll day. The place opened in 1989 and looks like it hasn't been touched since, which I absolutely love. It was packed with regulars, too, which I also love. Our server happened to be the restaurant's managing partner, ANOTHER great sign, and he was so kind and funny. We got a burger with American cheese (came with fries) and the smaller portion of the curried seafood (another check in the love column -- different size portions for several dishes!) Fiancé said the burger was great, and the curried seafood -- DELICIOUS. I'm also glad I got the smaller portion, because it was enormous! For dessert, I really wanted to try their cobbler of the day, which was apple peach mango. When we put the order in, we were asked, "what flavor ice cream do you want with it?" Not if we wanted ice cream, just automatically what flavor. My fiancé, who is not typically a dessert eater, was all-in on getting a scoop for that reason alone. (The server also told us all their ice cream was made in-house, so that was another selling point.) It was worth it -- the ice cream (we chose Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin) was rich and flavorful, and the fruit was fresh. If we lived anywhere near here, we would be regulars for sure.

34 years and only 700something reviews, that tracks with the average age in here. I moved away from Florida 20something years ago and it seems like this is the only thing around here that hasn't changed. Yes the menu still reads like 1989, but it works. Simple classics and although the prices are higher than 1989, not as much higher as you'd think. This place is VERY old Florida, and not just the guests. Across the parking lot from a bait shop in a weird triangle where the beach road breaks off this a great place for a nice lunch or laid back dinner. The seafood is just okay, but the simplicity makes that all okay. There are burgers and such on the menu and the pastas are all overcooked, but that is the clientele and the vibe. If somehow you haven't been dragged here by your aging parents (I assume if you are reading yelp reviews you are probably less than 100 years old) it is a great little spot to come out before a day on Juno's expansive beach.

Fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. Place looks tiny from the outside but it's big on the inside and crowded. Feel lucky if you don't have to wait for a table I had to tri-tip wow!

Came here for dinner a few weeks ago with my family. They have a large menu with lots of options for everyone. I got a sushi roll and it was so good! The portions are all huge! Even the sushi roll was big!

This is a must go to seafood restaurant. If you like a creative menu that includes your favorites you need to go here. It doesn't change... that's a good thing. We lived in the neighborhood but moved over 20 years ago. We now live in California and were recently back visiting friends, they asked where we wanted to eat....we said Captain Charlie's. We walked in, just like we never left. Great service, great food, fair prices. Don't hesitate, go here, you'll love it.

Been using them for over 20 years-- my favorite seafood place anywhere around the Juno/jupiter area-- and very affordable!

We had an excellent dinner here last night. Place was jammed packed and we were seated within 25 minutes of getting there. We sat at the bar area and enjoyed chatting with a few locals. Food was very good. We had the Pad Thai Shrimp and the linguine with shrimp and scallops. We had the nicest older gentlemen that served us. He was very friendly and attentive. We finished with the salted Carmel ice cream pie that was so delicious. We will be back, everything we saw that came out of the Kitchen looked yummy.

A hole-in-the-wall place that looks desolate from the outside in a small strip mall. But obviously it's a HUGE hit with the locals. A massive fresh fish menu that has so many options. I had the escargot and got a dozen large succulent pieces. Then a yellowtail that was very good and even tho a smaller plate, was a good sized portion. The place was packed and had a long wait list that never seemed to end. Quick service and friendly staff. Talk about a hidden gem.

Ate at their "3 Doors Down" lunch place. What a Great Find! Best food and nicest staff of any restaurant in the area. If you love great seafood (always fresh) and great service you must check this place out!!! I recommend the shrimp burger, paella and quesadilla. Yum. Yum. And Yum!

First time visiting in Palm Beach. Found Captain Charlie's and glad we did. I had the Red Snapper and it was delicious. Nice glass of wine and the key lime pie for dessert. Staff was great. Carson was a great server. Love the home town feel and great selection.

Unbelievable!! Food and service was so amazing! The best fresh fish I have ever had!

Fresh old school seafood. Great! Had seared tuna and it was dark and very fresh.........................

It certainly isn't the ambience, it's the food and service that make this a great spot. What are all the special menu of the day or listen to the advice of the waiter or waitress?