The Captain's Boil

4.0 ( 1165 reviews )
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South Edmonton Common, 2051 98 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1K2, Canada
+1 780-485-8756
The Captain's Boil in South Edmonton Common offers a memorable seafood dining experience that stands out for its unique approach to flavor and community. Reviews highlight the restaurant's engaging atmosphere and friendly service. Most customers are enchanted by their signature seafood boils, with options like crawfish, lobster, and headless prawns, all generously seasoned and cooked to perfection. The casual vibe—complete with plastic bibs and gloves—adds a humorous touch, inviting patrons to dive into their meals with abandon. Customers like Michallie "Mica" Brown express their joy at discovering dishes reminiscent of childhood memories, transforming dining into a delightful adventure. Jennifer Thomas appreciates the sense of fun while tackling a meal meant for sharing, reinforced by ample parking and a welcoming environment. Chefs here excel in creating flavorful sauces, elevating even the simplest items like fish and chips and chicken tenders. While some have noted that wait times can extend, the overall consensus is that the delectable dishes—paired with warm service—more than compensate for any delays. The Captain's Boil is highly recommended for seafood lovers and those seeking a memorable dining experience. Its charm lies not just in the food, but in the shared joy of a feast that captures the essence of coastal cuisine.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
    • Usually has a wait
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For The Captain's Boil

Michallie “Mica” Brown
May 28,2025
I recently visited The Captain’s Boil at Edmonton South Common for my birthday supper with my best friend, and it was an amazing experience! I ordered the crawfish boil with potatoes and corn, medium heat. The food was absolutely delicious — the seasoning was spot on, and everything was cooked perfectly. I only wish I had added more corn because I’m a total corn fiend! This was my very first time trying a seafood boil and crawfish, and it truly made my day. I’ve been wanting to try crawfish ever since watching Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, where Shaggy and Scooby devour a massive pot of it — so it was a fun little dream come true. Overall, it was a great experience. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, and the staff were friendly. I’ll definitely be back for more seafood (and extra corn next time)!
Jennifer Thomas
Apr 27,2025
It was an unique experience at Captain's Boil. I visited the South Common restaurant. The parking was free and there was plenty of parking space. As soon as we were seated our table was fully covered . We were given plastic bibs and plastic gloves. It felt very funny to use them but later on I realized its truly a necessity. Our sea food Came in plastic covers with lots of tasty , mouth watering sauce . The chicken fried rice was full of mild flavors. Even the potatoes fries tasted great as it was flavored with spices. We chose the meal for two . I had a thirst quenching and tempting tropical cocktail . It was fun eating the perfectly cooked seafood with our hands covered in "gloves and not to forget wearing our bibs". It was truly a very interesting and a different kind of experience. Price was based on a day to day basis and depending on the sea food that was chosen. I really enjoyed my experience at this restaurant.
Bruvee Ohworisi
Apr 19,2025
I love loveee their seafood boils. Got headless prawns on the first day with corn and eggs as a side and got lobsters with potatoes and corn on the second day. It is very filling and could serve 2 average food consumers. Price is fair at about 28 to 30 CAD for the smallest package. Staff gave me a free glass of water in a disposable cup as I was parched whilst waiting for our order. They're friendly, efficient and customer service is . I recommend.
jaycen chetty
Apr 16,2025
Today was my first experience along with my brother. We drove from saskatoon to try out THE CAPTAIN'S BOIL. We were very happy with the food and service. As you can see in the pictures we enjoyed everything. The Cajun sauce for the muscles was very flavorful along with the seasonings in the boil. I recommend this place and we will be coming back thanks love for the experience and keep up the good work
Henry A.
Mar 18,2025
We had to wait a while for our food to arrive, but it was worth the wait. Very friendly staff and the food was exquisite. It was pricey, though.
Lucie Comeau
Mar 9,2025
Every time we go there it's a great experience. When we were there this time. 2 servers only, we had to wait 50 min to get seated, and another 40 min before they could serve us a beverage, then when they started taking people order they did it by each table starting from one corner and of course not it was super slow overall they should of call the owner for having someone helping them.
sayoni dalai
Feb 18,2025
Good taste and quantity compared to the price paid. I would surely come back if there is some other person serving next time. As I did not like the service lady there. Restaurant was pretty empty as it was a weekday afternoon and was a special day for us. Doesn’t mean you won’t serve us well. But ignoring that we loved the taste and would definitely come back
timea
Feb 8,2025
First time trying seafood boil and it was a super amazing experience. So messy, yummy, fun. Perfect for the family. We went for the pirate's w/ lobster crab. We tried the captains sauce It was a little too much for 3 women, but I liked that we had extra to bring home. 100% recommend.

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