Captain Jack's

Its been a while since I wrote and, it has been a little crazy with taking a creative writing class and a fashion concepts and production class at OCC. I digress. I am writing this post about eating.

Last night in search of a bit of drive and some good food we headed north on Hwy 1 to Captain Jack's Prime Rib and Seafood in Sunset Beach. The restaurant is located on a little canal just inland from the ocean. The homes there are just spectacular and they all seem to have a dock. You should have sen the yachts!

We were seated fairly quickly for walk-ins on a Friday night and at a window table no less! The beach cities being as casual as they are, the host did not comment on my flowered, orange flip-flops. I had not intended on going to dinner when I left the house that evening.

The restaurant is almost maze-like and a little dark which provides lots of little areas to be cozy and romantic in. Since the ceiling is a little low, sometimes a loud remark or laugh can really float through the the restaurant.

John ordered a G&T to start and I had sparking water with sauteed mushrooms and crab cocktail for appetizers. Both dishes were yummmy! The crab was very fresh and was served on a bed of ice and delightful cocktail cause. The sauteed mushrooms were in a butter sauce and cooked just right. Not overdone.

For mains I had the Chilean sea bass with tomatoes, and before you ask, yes I am on a diet. It did not stop me from eating a slice of the nicely warmed pumpernickel bread served at the top of the meal. John had the lamb on rice. He said it was delightful. I did not have a taste because I did not feel like red meat but it smelled excellent. I gobbled up my food in no time and left John in my dust gnawing on the bones. Delightful.

A team of waiters attend to you which is not a bad thing till you need something urgently like hot sauce or a new table knife. They are all really busy serving other tables. :-).

It is a very popular and highly rated restaurant among the locals but has always had seating when we have gone. I would highly recommend if you are driving down highway 1 and love seafood. I have never been disappointed with the food.