Captain Jim's Seafood

I came here because of it being on the Bourdain show. I had the clam chowder and the fish burger. The chowder was good. The fries weren’t great and the burger was mostly bread. I really didn’t see the hype. The grossest part was while waiting for the bathroom there was a dying cockroach right next to the kitchen. I even pointed it out to the worker who exited the bathroom. What’s worse was when I went into the bathroom the toilet had poop and blood on it. When I left the cockroach was still there!! Maybe it’s good food I just didn’t experience it. The waitress was nice though.

The place is very clean and fresh. Some might consider the menu to contain just regular southern comfort food, be it as it may, the execution is impeccable. Oysters are also great, opened clean, no sand or shell pieces inside and unlike many a place in Florida, they are served cold. This place deserves much better recognition, but location is their weakest spot.

Absolutely loved it!! The cracked conch was perfectly made. The hush puppies were exquisite with a mild sweet flavor to them and the Flan was the best Flan I've had in a really long time. Looking forward to coming back really soon. This time I'm bringing all of my friends and family. Prices are appropriate for great fresh of the day clean and very well made sea food and accompanying dishes. The services was also quick and on point. The servers were very cordial and knowledgeable. My glass remained full at all times too. By the way the place looks fantastic! They did a really nice job giving it a very cool, clean, fresh Marine feel to the place. Nice job. I really like this place and I strongly recommend everyone to stop by with friends and loved ones for one of the cleanest freshest seafood places I've ever been to in South Florida. You will enjoy.

The captains combo was pretty overpriced for the portion size. All of their food is amazing though. The guava cake, grits, and fried lobster were so good i had to order more to go. The lady at the front was super nice and helpful also.

Delicious food!!! Very clean. GREAT service!

Jody was our server and she was amazing! The seafood was really good. We liked it so much we came back a second day. On our second visit, we called Jody before we came and she had our food all ready to go when we got there. Really fun place. Highly recommended.

I am from Atlanta. Working here for the summer. This has to be the best seafood in North Miami and probably all of Miami if value is part of the equation. Love market/ restaurant places like in North Carolina outer banks Calabash etc. This is the place. So there.

Celebrated a birthday here. Parked by this somewhat sketchy alley, but who cares? Place isn't elegant, it's kind of spare with an interesting interior. The food! Great stuff. Ate oysters on the half-shell, loved the shrimp and grits. Good service, our waiter brought everything out as it was finished by the chef instead of a giant tray of semi-hot food. Everyone enjoyed their food, ranging from lobster to fish sandwich. Some guy came up to our table and gave my granddaughter a $20.00 birthday gift! AMAZING! Are we coming back? You betcha! EDITED REVIEW: Every year I look forward to stone crab season. This year I went back to Captain Jim's to check out theirs. PERFECT! I only order the medium-sized claws, believing they are the sweetest and most tender. They were everything I want in one of the greatest gifts the sea can give me. Took a chance on the conch chowder that was rich, flavorful, loaded with delicious conch and had a good balance between spice and heat. Loved that meal! Going once more time before stone crab ends. Prices are high but what can you do when the market prices are high?

We came here for the first time for yelp reviews and found that it is such a treat. We had the conch fritters, they were some of the best we've ever tasted. The fried shrimp, coconut rice and beans, and fried plantains were off the charts. Make sure and get an order of hush puppies. So good!!! The shrimp and grits are not full on Cajun style, and a recipe of their own creation that I will order every time I come back. There is no need for South Beach fancy or prices. With food and service this good. Service was great, and Gabriel was spot on. Thank you

super clean was the first impression as we walked in. The fresh fish counter is large and kept immaculate. Nice crab claws and lobster tails. As soon as we came in we were seated. No waiting at all. The restaurant is big and it also has a small bar in the back. It has some TVs to watch a game or something like that. I order a Heineken beer and it was the only thing disappointing about this restaurant... the beer was warm. Everything else we ordered was delicious and cooked perfectly. Highly recommend the captain's tail sandwich and the tacos. We also had a dozen of the fresh oysters and a corvina filet. Service was really good and very friendly.

Found this place after "doom scrolling" on DoorDash with an empty stomach. The good: everything I tried was delicious and fresh! Here's what I tried: scallops, blackened fish tacos, buffalo shrimp, blackened fish sandwich, fish fingers, even the steamed vegetables and sauteed spinach was delicious. The bad: the only thing I wasn't a fan of was the size of the fish fillet on the blackened fish sandwich, it was really small as you can see from the pics, still delicious though. Also keep in mind there are two scallop dishes, the cheaper one has scallops that are about the size of a quarter, but they do give you 6 so and they are delicious. Summary: if you're looking for delicious and fresh seafood, give this place a shot, you won't be disappointed.

Service has always been really good, fast and friendly. The croquettes are NOT to be missed and you HAVE to eat them while they're HOT! The rest of the food is good, some of the fried stuff can be a little greasy. Over all would recommend.

We were craving seafood, and this was highly reviewed so we decided to stop by! I am glad we did because it did not disappoint. We started with the Caribbean soup and the clam chowder, it was delicious! We were too hungry so it wasn't captured! The service was great a little slow but we weren't in a rush! The establishment was spacious and clean. We got the yellowtail snapper (blackened) but FYI you can get it any style you desire, whether it's grilled, fried or blackened! The fish takes a while to cook so be patient! Over all the food was fantastic and if you're in the area make sure to check them out.

I met friends at Captain Jim's Seafood Market & Restaurant for a quick lunch. We chose the place because it was about halfway between our locations and because my friend and I LOVE seafood. We were not disappointed! The place is clean and fresh. You'd never guess they had a fish counter in the front, and that's a very big deal! Our waiter was quick to the table with drinks and patient as we took our time with the menu. We enjoyed the complimentary seafood salads (a small portion in a coleslaw cup, designed to pique the interest in their delightful food. We ordered Conch Fritters (so tender!), a Newman's Shrimp Po Boy (generous and delicious), a Captain's Tail sandwich (fresh yellowtail with the tail and citrus coleslaw - yum!), and another entree I can't remember because I was too involved in devouring my own! We closed it out with a shared Key Lime Pie - very good! This place is not fancy and has bare bones decor, but the seafood is fresh and well-prepared. I'd go again in a heartbeat despite it being a 45 min drive from my home. Sorry no photos. As I mentioned we were involved in tearing it up!

I haven't been here in a while, but like my first experience it was great! Food is always fresh and the service was great. Soon as I entered, I was immediately greeted and welcome to choose seating. They also have lunch specials and happy hour (4pm-7pm) hour weekday $1.25 oysters. Menu offers a variety of selections of seafood and prices are reasonable. Decor is simple, aligns with the actual market that is in place here. Overall, no complaints, reasonable price seafood spot. Check it out of your in the North Miami area.

My husband has shrimp creole and liked it. I had the conch sandwich that was good. I ordered it with the salad which also tasted good. Service was a little slow. The place is bright and clean. But lacking in much ambiance.

I never mentioned this before but there is a parking lot behind the restaurant with a rear entrance. In at 5 for dinner. Not busy. Got seated and received drink, free crab salad and crackers. ORDERED: Grouper fillet Blackened with sauteed spinach $25.99. Good flavor and portion. Hush puppies (7) $4.99. Will be back for sure.

Great little hole in the wall. Captain Jim's has great food and great shop. Went in for some fried snapper but due to the hurricane they didn't have. Tried their shrimp, crab cakes, and grouper sandwich and all that made up for it !

Yum!! Friendly staff, good service, excellent food. People talking to people at different tables about their food, like a family gathering. One woman told another table how wonderful the buffalo shrimp was, so we ordered it. Yum!! Blackened Fish tacos & toppings were perfectly seasoned and fresh. I love conch fritters and theirs were full of conch and they had a delicious sauce to go with it. Going back again!

Just finished a cracked conch sandwich on a bun. Delicious! Hot, fresh, and right out of the fryer crisp. Topped with coleslaw on a fresh brioche bun.!i highly recommend the hush puppies for a small $1 up charge. Fluffy and slightly sweet with crunchy exterior. Sever with a cool dipping sauce that enables you to eat them when piping hot. Seafood lunch for around $20? Sign me up!

Everything about this place was amazing. The service was very friendly and personable. They were quick and very attentive. The food was the freshest seafood I've had in a while! Did not disappoint one bit. We loved all that we ate and honestly wanted more. The ambiance was very relaxed. They had a market area so you could buy seafood which was so great. I honestly can't wait to go back!

It is a local spot. I like the place because the seafood is fresh and the menu uncomplicated. What I mean is that if you just want a baked or fried fish, that is exactly what you can get here. I think breading or yummy sauces sometimes it does not allow for the flavor of the fish to be appreciated, for me today. Today I was in the mood for a simple fried fish. They do offer other options here if this is not what you are looking for. It is a very casual place. The parking is in the back. When you first walk in. You walk into the market area. They have the available seafood on display. You can pick the fish you like and they will cook it for you. That is awesome. A staff member takes you to the table and gives you a menu. He, later on, brings what I think is crab salad. It is a good salad with crackers. I got the oysters and loved them. The clam chowder here is a must-try. I ordered the fried yellow tail. I got to pick it up from the window. That was nice. I liked my meal. Everything was good. The service was fast and very friendly. The waiter was very helpful in suggesting things and funny.

Super fresh and flavorful!! I had the seafood platter with shrimp, fish, and conch. The options were fried or blackened. I went with fried and it was well seasoned and juicy. You can tell they take great pride in the quality of their seafood and food preparation. A lot of restaurants don't season fried foods well or over fry seafood, but everything was cooked to perfection. Very comparable to New Orleans. I also had the sautéed spinach, also very flavorful and cooked just right. Highly recommend and will be back.

Friendly and warm welcome. I love the fresh and quality of the food. The restaurant is clean and organized. It's always consistent and taste delicious. Thank you for an amazing dinner.

The food and service was delicious. Due to recent surgery, I could not try the fish, but my partner said it was delicious.

They start you off with a free little cup of Krab salad. Food came out fast for us during lunch in a weekday. The mahi was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. My boyfriend enjoyed his grouper sandwich. I would def come back to try their happy hour and other menu items. Restaurant is clean.

Oyster happy hour? Sign me up! M-F from 4-7pm CJ's has HUGE delicious raw oysters on happy hour for $1.25 each. They also have $3 bottled beer $5 wine and a few other appetizers on the hh menu. The staff is nice the restaurant is very clean and welcoming. I definitely recommend stopping by if you want to get your oyster fix.

Located in the corner of an unsuspecting business plaza in North Miami is Captain Jim's Seafood Market. Not only can you buy fresh local seafood at the counter but they have a restaurant as well. Immediately upon entering we were greeted and escorted to a booth. The decor is clean and modern with a few TVs. They bring you complimentary crab salad and crackers to start off the meal. We opted to order the Buffalo Shrimp and Conch Fritters for an appetizer. Shrimp was perfectly cleaned, lightly breaded, fried and tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce. It is served with blue cheese crumbles instead of the usual dressing. Conch fritters were very good and came with an excellent dipping sauce. My husband had the Newman's Shrimp Po Boy which was kind of like a po boy and a philly cheesesteak had a baby. The Hush Puppies on the side were AMAZING. Probably some of the best I've ever tried. I had the Shrimp Tacos with a cilantro lime slaw. They were incredibly fresh and perfectly seasoned. Although it seems like a simple meal, many restaurants mess up fish/shrimp tacos but Captain Jim's definitely got it right. For dessert we split the bread pudding which was more like a cake/muffin consistency. It was served warm and drizzled with a sweet sauce. Such a great meal to end the weekend! I'm happy we decided to check this place out.

Great service & amazing food. Very attentive and very pleasant staff. I highly recommend this restaurant. I also recommend eating inside cause at night it can get a little muggy with Miami weather. Mosquitos do come out

The food is stellar every time! The service is great. Very nice people. If you're in the mood for fantastic seafood, try this place. Plenty of tables, you can see the fresh catch at the frozen counter, shrimp and grits is a hit.

Came in with the wifey for a quick hit in the early afternoon and it was a great visit. Ordered the lobster Mac and cheese croquettas, calamari, and the shrimp platter (which came with a house salad). Everything came out quick and was cooked perfectly. It's hard to mess things up with a deep fryer, but nonetheless you can taste the quality of the food and it wasn't greasy at all. Overall a great spot and looking forward to visiting again and trying other things. Parking can be a little hectic / tight when busy but we didn't have any issues. Check them out..

Captain Jim's is a great place to go when you're in the mood for delicious, straight forward seafood in a laid back environment. You can also catch a game while you eat! Everything I've ever had here is tasty but be sure to get the SHRIMP AND GRITS and the Hush Puppies! The shrimp and grits are made to order and the gravy is sooooo delicious you're going to want more so ask when you order because you can't get it after the fact.

Best place to eat in Miami! Fresh, Fresh, Fresh. The service was awesome from the time we walked in. You will feel comfortable and love the atmosphere as you observe the fresh catch of the day. They prepare the catch the way you want and not a cookie cutter meal. The seafood was outstanding and plenty of it. L. D. Carter.

I ordered the shrimp Po'boy. It was like a shrimp Philly cheese steak. The bread was buttery and perfectly toasted. The shrimp was blackened beautifully, and the cheese, peppers, and mushrooms were amazing! I honestly didn't think a shrimp Philly cheese steak would be a good combination, but this is 100% amazing! The shoestring fries were perfectly cooked, and a generous portion was served. Great experience!

The fried shrimp was perfectly seasoned. Our boys had a fried grouper sandwich and fish fingers that were extremely fresh. The food is very well seasoned and cooked deliciously.

Captain Jim's Seafood Market is a hidden gem in North Miami. Once you walk inside the restaurant, it has a fresh costal feel. Our waitress was fantastic, and gave us great menu suggestions as well as suggestions for activities in the area. They gave us complementary imitation crab and crackers. We started with the lobster macaroni croquettes for the table. I ordered the fried corvina fish sandwich; it was perfectly breaded with a light fry. This was one of the best fish sandwiches I've had in Florida!! This is a perfect spot to get your seafood fix.

A North Miami staple that somehow id never been too despite living a few blocks away for my entire existence. Only been to Happy Hour so far, which was a great experience. The main reason we went, was a desire for oysters which are 1.25 on happy hour. Decent size, fresh, served quickly. We also threw in an order of lobster Mac and cheese croquettes, which were pretty good although a little expensive even on happy hour (I think they lower the portions on HH which sort of defeats the point). Lastly we got the Buffalo shrimp, which neither of us was a fan of. I LOVE shrimp, but having them covered in such a strong sauce and the blue cheese takes away any nuance of the flavor. They might as well have been cheaper chicken--the shrimp flavor was imperceptible with so many competing flavors. Staff was super nice and service was great. Definitely want to come back and have a proper meal in the future, as well as any time I need an oyster fix.

Really good seafood options in a restaurant you can miss because it's on a strip of stores. Well worth coming. Great service and the the food is tasty.

Excellent, fresh seafood, friendly service and a remodeled interior - what's not to like? I had never been here, but Larry S. had gone years ago and immediately commented that the spankin' new interior was a big upgrade! Other posters have commented that it's in a sketch neighborhood... I disagree, but sketch is my element, so YMMV. We parked right in front and were greeted by two employees taking a break outside. We were there early, for happy hour, and had the place to ourselves. We availed ourselves of the $3 happy hour beer, along with a dozen oysters ($1.25 each) and Dave's buffalo shrimp. Two thumbs up so far. The shrimp were zesty and not overly breaded. We next moved on to the Catpain's Combo (options are grilled, blackened or fried; we chose blackened) with a side of hush puppies. Superb! Everything was cooked perfectly with a delightful flavor. My only complaint here was that the portion size was a little small. That said, I was full, even after sharing with Larry S. so any extra food would have just been taken home. The service was fast and extremely friendly. The food itself is worthy of 5-stars but so is the service. Just delightful. We can't wait to return!

It has been a long time since I visited this location. It was originally a seafood market then they started selling real good seafood also. It was an excellent place for seafood in North Miami. The original owners sold and it went down in quality so we stoped going. We recently found out that it was sold again a few years back. I'm happy to say it was fantastic. We recognized some of the staff and the service was fantastic as it was 20 years back. The restaurant was clean and bright. They made a few changes and they still have the market but condensed. The food was real good. They start you off with a little cup of crab salad with crackers and it's real good. We ordered several appetizers (fried shrimp, Corvina fish fingers, cracked conch and conch fritters) that is served with limes and pink sauce. That appetizers were all fantastic. We also ordered the minuta tail sandwich and it was very good with a side of red beans and white rice. If you are in the North Miami area or driving through and looking for real good seafood I recommend CJ's. They also have several other options other than fried food on the menu.

Happy Hour for the win. I read that Captain Jim's has dollar oysters during their happy hour from 4-7pm on weekdays, so I finally got to stop by. The first thing you see when you walk in is a glass case full of fish on ice, so you know they're serious about fresh seafood. I liked seeing on the menu that you can pick your fish and have them cook it the way you want! They give a nice sample cup of imitation crab salad with saltines as a complimentary starter. The staff member came over with a menu, then water immediately, and the server came over soon afterwards. She was motherly lol and attentive, checking a couple times even when I saw her serving at least a few other tables. House wine is $5 and bottled beer (like Budweiser and Miller Lite) is $3 during happy hour. I had a glass of the Sauvignon Blanc which was crisp and the perfect seafood accompaniment. I had a glass of the Pinot Grigio after that which was stronger in flavor. I ordered a half dozen oysters and the server said, "You know, you can order by the oyster. Some people want a dozen, some people want 30 oysters, it's however many you want." So I went with 8 oysters, then tacked on another 4 later because they were so fresh and delightful to slurp down. By the way, the dollar oysters are now $1.25 each, but they're still a great deal. I ordered the Lobster Mac and Cheese Balls ($9) (I know) which came out soon after the oysters. The server advised that the balls were best when eaten hot, so she placed them right in front of me. She was, of course, correct. The gooey mac and cheese and the crispy breading made me forget that there is hardly any semblance of lobster meat in there, and it was all good. I also got the Fried Calamari ($9) which was a generous plate of lightly breaded calamari rings with occasional tentacles. They, like the mac and cheese balls, were not seasoned too much, so I ended up using all of the marinara in the little cup that came on the dish. The marinara was a little sweet, but not in the came out of a jar kind of additive sweet. I would suggest you add hot sauce or red pepper when eating this marinara. The restaurant has a relaxing, casual atmosphere, appropriate for adult dinners and family meals. When she was saying goodbye to me, the server said, "It was your first time here? See you back here next week!" It's tempting to make this a weekly visiting spot!

Wonderful meal, everything was delicious, Highly recommend fresh Hogfish, absolutely off the charts. Wonderful attentive service.

So I was surprised at first because I had no idea this place was so big inside. I've driven by so many times and thought it was more of a fishmarket than a restaurant. The inside is really nice and the service was exceptionally friendly, I was dining alone and they were welcoming and made sure I felt noticed. I had the happy which is dollar oysters- not exceptional oysters but fresh clean oysters none the less. For a quick dollar oyster happy hour it was fine. The fried calamari was delicious and I asked for the sauce to be spicy which they did and it was so good. I look forward to going back and checking out their regular menu because this was just a quick happy hour stop with a cold glass of white wine.

Great oysters and seafood. Always fresh. The best hush puppies I have ever eaten. I recommend this place.

If you're a seafood enthusiast, Captain Jim's Seafood Market is a fantastic restaurant to visit. The clam chowder soup and crispy Calamari are dishes you don't want to miss. The mahi-mahi I ordered with a side of veggies and Snapper Fillet & Shrimp Escabeche were both cooked to perfection and had a delightful taste. On the other hand, I wasn't fond of the crab salad sampler due to a specific ingredient that didn't appeal to me. All in all, Captain Jim's Seafood Market is a great restaurant that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking a scrumptious seafood meal. Service is great and the ambience of the restaurant felt you were out at sea hahaha

This place was so good!!! Came here before the ULTRA festival and it was a great Seafood place. We started with the complimentary krab salad, and it was so addictive we ended up ordering it as an appetizer. The server was super sweet and helped us out with the menu as well. We would recommend ordering the Shrimp Creole if you're looking for some packed flavor :)

Good food, and good service. Pleasnt enviroment to sine in. The happy hour was great.

The Fried conch is tender. This is really the best fried conch I've tasted not having to visit any of the neighboring islands. I'm from Florida and we have easy access to Conch so I've eaten a whole lot. This place really has the best conch I've tasted hands down. For the main course I had the combo with the catch of the day. The place was very clean and the staff was pleasant. I can't wait to return because I will be back. This will save me a trip to the Keys and Bahamas.

The reviews on this restaurant seemed so spectacular, so per usual, I needed to taste to see if the rave was real...... I ordered blackened Shrimp Tacos , but I received grilled instead;they were okay. I would have appreciated some time of mayo or seasoning. It was basically 3 shrimp and some shredded slaw... The Original Krab Salad was good. I appreciate the little spice on the end... The crackers really aren't necessary, but I appreciate the handful that they provided. I will say the Lobster Mac & Cheese Croquettes were great, much bigger than I thought they would be...would have preferred some seasoning... but that's just me...lol My mom received the CJ Cakes, not much flavor. And the Fried Cracked Conch she mentioned she received more breading than conch, only 4 big pieces with lots of bread crumbles The food took a while to get here, but everything was still warm, which was great... Lastly, the Key Lime Pie I'm on the fence about it, I'm usually obsessed but first bite I tasted vanilla?.... I have to think on this one lol I may have to order this again to taste it...

Awesome from food to service everything was excellent and we will be returning soon with friends

Good food and service. Exactly what we were looking for. Would revisit the next time I'm in town.

Food is fantastic, it's light, nothing is over seasoned, and everything is extremely fresh. The fish sandwich might be the best i've had anywhere yet. Also their soups are so fresh and delicious. Highly recommend this place.

I was dining at this place a couple of nights ago. I had the creamed spinach and 5 stone crab claws. Both were excellent and reasonably priced. The place is neat and clean and serves fresh seafood without an attitude. Would definitely go back again!

good food a place try again the salmon waooooooo And flan great everything fresh thanks for a good serve's

I LLLOOOVVEEEE it here. Local seafood joint in north Miami. The food is bomb!! They make you whatever you want, any way! Cold beer, cold wine!!! Definitely recommend. You won't regret it!!!

Wonderful find for seafood! Jodi was our server and boy does she know her seafood! She took great care of us. We had the New England Clam Chowder and lobster bisque. Chowder win that head to head battle! For entrees, we had the Fried grouper sandwich, Florida Spiny Lobster (grilled, not fried) and the blackened yellowtail. All were delicious and definitely worth ordering again! They have great happy hour specials and lunch specials for those looking for extra deals as well! Definitely a winner!

Always dependable, quick service. Good atmosphere and delicious food. Fresh oysters are a big hit