Captn Jack's Bar and Grill

We accidentally discovered this restaurant after an eye-opening surprise trying to get a table at another nearby restaurant on the other side of the waterway. Long story short: other restaurant doesn’t really have reservations and wait for a table was 2 hours! Plan B was a quick check on OpenTable for a reservation at a nearby restaurant. Plan B was a total success. Convenient parking, live music and outstanding food. My wife had a fresh grilled shrimp dinner. I had fresh cobia fresca and a side salad. Our food arrived quickly, the server was knowledgeable and friendly, the price for our dinners & a couple beers was reasonable.

We visited this place because of the good reviews that I found online. I don't get it though. The restaurant sits on the river, so that was nice. They have live music ( A guy singing and playing the guitar) he was pretty good, but the service was not all that great. Our server checked on us once, and never came back. I would have liked another beer but was unable to order one. It also took our server a very long time to even bring us our bill. We ordered the grouper tacos with beans and rice. There was hardly any fish on the two tacos that cost $17.00. I overheard the woman sitting next to us say she would like another Margarita, however the server never came back with one, so she just canceled it when her bill came. One Margarita cost $16.00 The building is pretty run down and sits right next to the highway. I don't know if it was just us, but I don't understand how the people in the other reviews were giving good ratings. I was not happy with the service, the prices, or the amount of food they served. And please believe me, I am not a big eater. We will not return when in the area again.

We stopped in with friends for a Sunday evening meal. We read some reviews and thought things were resonably reviewed by most patrons. We booked seating online and table was ready when we checked in with little or no wait. Once seated we were greeted quickly by a server and drinks ordered. We had pur orders in shortly there after and got to enjoy some senic views off the dock side. Food arrive fairly quickly considering it was relatively steady at the time. Our fish was fresh and hot. The only complai t I had was fries were not hot. The server came back early in the service to ask how things were and quickly got me a plate of hot fries. Jake our server was friendly and attentive to our service, he had someone he was training as well and both of them were on top of everything. We would definitely recommend this place for anyone coming to Tarpon Springs. Maybe just tell them to make sure the fries come hot. 😀😃

Stopped here for lunch. It’s not as crowded as the downtown area restaurants yet so close to that area. Parking is easy and no wait for our table. Service was excellent. Crabs were good…very slightly overcooked. The fried fish sandwich was good and super full. Wasn’t a fan of the onion rings so wish I got something else. Atmosphere is super chill. It’s a place you could hang out at for a while and it’s right on the water.

Captain jacks is the best place in Tarpon Springs. We have been going there for 10 to 12 years now and are never disappointed. Great food and service. Scenery is awesome. But the manager Scott and our besty server Tim will take great care of you. Such a fun and enjoyable place. You won't be disappointed. Love you guys at Captain Jacks 💙