At our Katy, TX location, we are part of a historic seafood tradition. Captain D’s Seafood Restaurant first opened its doors back on August 15, 1969. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to serving freshly prepared seafood at a great value has been our core mission from the beginning. Known originally as Mr. D’s Seafood and Hamburgers, Captain D’s was opened in Donelson, Tennessee. From the very start, we set out to provide quality seafood at reasonable prices, a concept that was revolutionary at the time.
Fast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.
Keaira S
I ordered the 5.99 sampler meal deal through the drive through 2/7/2026 around 1:20pm. Food is just ok at best. Not too impressed.. super overcooked. The young man who was working the drive thru told me they were out of water but if I wanted to pay for a lemonade then I could. Crazy to be out of water. I really wanna know if they are able to even wash their hands at all. Needless to say I wouldn’t waste my time going to that location or Captain Ds period. IMO, long John Silvers is a better choice if you want cod. ♀️
… moreMariela DE LA GARZA
To the owners of this establishment. Do you know how many times there is a sign saying closed temporarily on the drive thru window. Also many times no chicken & today no oysters available. The waiting in driver thru is ridiculous. I tried ordering a meal with fish chicken & shrimp & was denied it because of No chicken. So I asked just give me one more piece of fish & was denied & said they couldn’t do that. Where is the customer service. Food is good. But waiting 15 mins in line is horrible. Pic is of 2 cars behind me & 1 in front of me.
… moreReema Khan
Very upset with the food. How can they not get the order right, ever? The fish sandwich is literally bun and fish. No lettuce or tartar sauce. Then my husband’s bun was burned. Order of extra fries is missing. When I called to report, they don’t even have a working phone number. NEVER AGAIN!!!!
… moreMARK LOPEZ
Been living in Conroe for a year and this was my 1st and most likely last visit to Captain D’s. Well, upon walking into the restaurant I seen a female employee cleaning up the trash within the trash receptacle then pushing the trash barrel on wheels into the kitchen and then turning right around coming out of the kitchen then proceeding to take a drive thru order and then mine. Now I know I only spent $5.99 but this is displayed out front on the sign as a “meal deal.” So, attached is a picture thank God for tartar sauce. One piece of fish looked like fish but the other one looked like a long piece of breading but had some fish within. Hush puppies are OK and the handful of fries are nothing special. What’s with the “crumchies” under the fish I will never know and what the dark piece is who knows. The was plenty of tartar sauce to drowned everything to get it down into my stomach. What I am afraid of is the ride home and will I make it before body wants to release this put as waste. You see my name so email me with any questions from Captain D’s even if anyone reads the reviews.
… moreRocker
3 star because the two employees were fighting for their lives…
The fish was good. I’d avoid the butterflied shrimp, I’m impressed that it was possible on such small shrimp. The clamp strips were oil catches. My broccoli was replaced with the premium side, mac and cheese.. it had over-cooked noodles that ruined the dish. Fried okra was decent. Avoid the stuffed crabs, only every had them at a buffet and they were so much better. And this wad after waiting 20 minutes after my online order was supposed to be ready.
… moreJust Me
I had to give my order three times for the drive-thru person to get it right, and even then they handed me the wrong bag and I handed it back. Then when they claimed they got my order right with a new bag, it’s still missing part of the order. I ordered the ultimate seafood platter, which is missing the popcorn shrimp. I shouldn’t have had to work so hard to try to get the employee to get the order right in the Drive-Thru. When I tried to call the phone for the manager, per usual, goes straight to voicemail, with no answers.
… moreJaleesa Payne Jeffery
I went through the drive-thru and was asked to pull forward. I ordered 4 meals and 2 cracklings. 40 minutes later, and I’m still waiting in the front, while 7 cars have left the drive-thru. Go on the inside, just for them not to have even made the food for me. One guy finally rushed and started making my order, the food came out great.
… moreMzUnderStood SoIOverStand
They made my food piping HOT!! FRESH! I mean 5 stars ✨ all around the board seriously! I miss the highway 6 location but I drive the extra drive for them! Plz try the spicy fish!! It’s amazing!!!! No complaints and I always find something wrong!! It was a white lady and black cook. They did what they was supposed to do that day!!
… moreStephen R Naranjo
UPDATE 12/8/25 – Still waiting on response from Captain D’s Corporate on what actions are being taken to restore quality at this location.
UPDATE 10/28/25 – Still waiting on response from Captain D’s Corporate on what actions are being taken to restore quality at this location.
My Disappointing Experience at Captain D’s — October 6, 2025
Captain D’s, 5902 N Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77449
I’ve loved Captain D’s for over 35 years. It’s been a favorite of mine since I was young, and I’ve never had a bad meal — until now. Locations have become harder to find, so when I spotted one about 20 miles away, I made the trip with high hopes. Unfortunately, what I experienced that day was nothing like the Captain D’s I’ve known and trusted.
We arrived right around lunchtime, expecting a fresh meal and a few other customers. Instead, the restaurant was completely empty — except for the employees — and the place had an unpleasant odor the moment we walked in.
Here’s what went wrong:
• The fish was undercooked, pink in the middle, and extremely thin — more like flautas than fillets — with a rancid smell that made it inedible.
• The shrimp appeared blackened and greasy, likely fried in old oil.
• The manager was nowhere to be found, sitting outside in a car instead of overseeing the restaurant or addressing the issues.
This isn’t the kind of complaint I want buried in a customer service inbox. I’m sharing this publicly because food safety and management accountability matter. I want to know what steps Captain D’s is taking to fix these problems and restore the quality that made so many of us loyal customers for decades.
… moreMika K
Went to Captain D’s during lunch time, no cars in the drive thru, only two cars in the parking lot. Ordered a two piece fish w/ fries. I honestly never visit this place but after listening to a few individuals on social media I decided to give the food a try. Which brings me to my point of why the food was not fresh, the fries and fish was cold and tasted old. It’s seems as though with little business the food would be rather quality. Less business shouldn’t create slack, it should be means to produce more value for the little profit being generated.
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