Captain Anderson's

[jdarg]

My mom thinks this place sounds like heaven -keep in mind that her version of heaven is big plates of fried food, then they bring it to the table and she says "I don't know why they give you so much food. I can't possibly eat it all.":lol:

Anyway, is it an awful tourist trap, or is it decent? As good as Nick's in the Sticks?

Any tips?

[InletBchDweller]

It is full of tourists but it is good. Long lines unless you go early.
However I think that they are closed until Feb or March....I iwll check the billboard in INlet beach and report back to you.....

[InletBchDweller]

Why dont yall go back to Captains Table in PC?? Where we ate that day?? GOOD FOOD no tourists...and cheap....:idontno:

[jdarg]

Why dont yall go back to Captains Table in PC?? Where we ate that day?? GOOD FOOD no tourists...and cheap....:idontno:

She keeps seeing the ads on TV- guess they are reopening. And all the snowbirds have told her it's great.:bang:

I would rather go to Captain's Table.

Did you say lines? I don't wait in line for food- I am not a cow.:angry: Captain Anderson's is not looking attractive!

[Smiling JOe]

Captain's Table has good oysters, but the other food is just average, for fresh seafood. I think IBD is right about Capt Anderson's being closed for the winter (but should be opening soon), and she is right about many tourists in there, but there are also many PC locals eating in there. I think their grilled fish, you name the species, is about the best seafood I've eaten. It is fresh, and perfectly cooked, and is simply presented, without fancy sauces to cover the taste. All you need is a wedge of lemon at most. Yummy! They also have a pretty cool seafood market. That place probably serves at least 500-700 people a night, and they don't do it because they are a tourist trap. They've done if for as long as I can remember, and I've been going there since I was a small kid. Go early enough and watch the charter boats come in and show off their catch.

[ShallowsNole]

Captain Anderson's is da bomb. :drool:

[steele mama]

I went a couple of years ago during the summer because #4 was working in PC. Would never go back. Prices have gone up and has a feel of a cattle house. Sorry, just have to be honest. We used to go there when there were no choices in sowal....years ago. There is a great place just past there on the bay in PC that I can't remember the name of Uncle Ernies...I think. That is a great place to go!

[Smiling JOe]

Caution, according to WMBB Ch 13 News out of Panama City, Uncle Earnie's was caught selling Grouper which wasn't Grouper.

The cattle house is a good description, because the place probably seats 250, and every seat is filled, with a few more waiting at the door. However, the food is great. Prices are more in line with SoWal prices than PC, so they aren't so scary to me.

[sowalgayboi]

Captain Anderson's has all the charm of an over priced cafeteria. Keep in mind they have received major awards in the PAST and those were generally because the families giving the awards never pay or wait when they come in. I would strongly recommend Captain's Table, Uncle Ernie's, or just about any other seafood restaurant before Capt. Anderson's.

[joho]

I vote for Nicks in The Sticks!!!!! :clap:

[Franny]

Where is Captain's Table? I'm hungry!!

[potatovixen]

Captain Anderson's is a huge tourist trap.

If you want to make the trip to Panama City, go to Captain's Table or Hunt's.

[Smiling JOe]

Hunt's Oyster Bar and Capt's Table are located on the south end of Beck Ave -- Panama City, not the beach. I wouldn't drive all the way to the Capt's table for fried seafood.

[sowalgayboi]

I completely forgot about Boondocks, right at the South end of the 79 bridge. Incredible food, but call first they close early if slow.

[kurt]

Nick's and Boondocks are good and not quite as far as Capt. Anderson's. Capt. Anderson's is kind of fun every now and then, especially in season when the boats come in and all the patrons are lobster red.

Too bad we don't have Nick's here anymore and Goatfeathers gets bad reviews. There is certainly good seafood in SoWal but no mondo fried platters I know of now that Bayou Bill's is closed. Bayou Bill's just across the county line is probably OK for most people looking for 20 pound platters of crusty seafood.

[Smiling JOe]

I used to thin the Boondocks was great, but lately, it is not so much, and my last wait time was 3 hours to get seated. Thanks, but no thanks.

[steeleing1]

Just say no to Captain Anderson's. It's impersonal and overpriced with worse than average service.

[MrSummerWould]

Hunt's Oyster Bar and Capt's Table are located on the south end of Beck Ave -- Panama City, not the beach. I wouldn't drive all the way to the Capt's table for fried seafood.

The head on Peel and Eat Shrimp, Baked Oysters, and Grouper Sandwich at Hunt's are worth the drive. And Yes I do order all three for myself.

[Miss Kitty]

The head on Peel and Eat Shrimp, Baked Oysters, and Grouper Sandwich at Hunt's are worth the drive. And Yes I do order all three for myself.

:floor:...your name should be MrSummerWOOD! :wave:

jdarg...Mr. K and I have discussed going to this place for decades. We just have never made it because people tell us to get there at like 4 pm! I think it is Southern Living that always ranks it as the # 1 restaurant in the area. :idontno:

[kathydwells]

I have many hurricane glasses from Captain Anderson's. It was alway's a must for all of us teeny boppers to go there on spring break. I didn't care about the the food, I just wanted the drinks. ;-):biggrin::wave:

[kathydwells]

:floor:...your name should be MrSummerWOOD! :wave:

jdarg...Mr. K and I have discussed going to this place for decades. We just have never made it because people tell us to get there at like 4 pm! I think it is Southern Living that always ranks it as the # 1 restaurant in the area. :idontno:

:lol::funn::floor::clap:

[sowalgayboi]

:floor:...your name should be MrSummerWOOD! :wave:

jdarg...Mr. K and I have discussed going to this place for decades. We just have never made it because people tell us to get there at like 4 pm! I think it is Southern Living that always ranks it as the # 1 restaurant in the area. :idontno:

That's the family that doesn't pay or wait. Connection? :idontno::scratch:

[InletBchDweller]

Here is the website....

http://www.captanderson.com/home.htm

the menu is on the website for all to view....yum yum

JDarg if you dont want to take MiMi I certainly will....:clap:

[Franny]

:floor:...your name should be MrSummerWOOD! :wave:

jdarg...Mr. K and I have discussed going to this place for decades. We just have never made it because people tell us to get there at like 4 pm! I think it is Southern Living that always ranks it as the # 1 restaurant in the area. :idontno:

I think everyone should go at least once. We always went when I was a child so it brings back fun memories for me!

Here is the website....

http://www.captanderson.com/home.htm

the menu is on the website for all to view....yum yum

JDarg if you dont want to take MiMi I certainly will....:clap:

I'll go with you and Mimi!:biggrin:

[sowalgayboi]

I think everyone should go at least once. We always went when I was a child so it brings back fun memories for me!

It was good back then, it has gone downhill considerably over the last 5 years.

[30A Skunkape]

Aww, c'mon, Captain Anderson's in an institution. I once had an excellent broiled flounder there. I have also had mediocre fried stuff. Everyone should do it once;if for no other reason to watch the humanity, poke around the marina and see what it was like to dine out in the 1970s. :wave:

[Miss Kitty]

Aww, c'mon, Captain Anderson's in an institution. I once had an excellent broiled flounder there. I have also had mediocre fried stuff. Everyone should do it once;if for no other reason to watch the humanity, poke around the marina and see what it was like to dine out in the 1970s. :wave:


I'll put it on my list for the Spring....who's in? :wave:

[sowalgayboi]

I'll do it, nothing like 30-40 sowallers causing kane in a "fine" dining establishment. Maybe we can actually blow a wall out.

[elgordoboy]

:floor:...your name should be MrSummerWOOD! :wave:

jdarg...Mr. K and I have discussed going to this place for decades. We just have never made it because people tell us to get there at like 4 pm! I think it is Southern Living that always ranks it as the # 1 restaurant in the area. :idontno:
That's my original 'tar! I stole it from elsewhere...but still..

[InletBchDweller]

I'll put it on my list for the Spring....who's in? :wave:

me!!! and I know some people who know some people so we may not have to wait....:lol: But seriously though, there are some who never wait...

[Miss Kitty]

me!!! and I know some people who know some people so we may not have to wait....:lol: But seriously though, there are some who never wait...

I'll be sure to pick you up first! :wave: I feel like bb all of a sudden! Planning a meal and a roadtrip on sowal.com all at one time!

[InletBchDweller]

I'll be sure to pick you up first! :wave: I feel like bb all of a sudden! Planning a meal and a roadtrip on sowal.com all at one time!

ok, its a date. Let me know when and I will see what I can "arrange";-)

[Beach Runner]

I haven't been there since the 60's. That and Black Angus were my Daddy's favorite restaurants in PC.:wub:

[InletBchDweller]

I haven't been there since the 60's. That and Black Angus were my Daddy's favorite restaurants in PC.:wub:

I love Black Angus and Angelos also....:clap:

[Beach Runner]

I love Black Angus and Angelos also....:clap:
I meant Captain Anderson's and Angelo's. He loved Blank Angus, too. Sorry. Drive-by posting. Haven't had time to read all of the posts. Start back to work tomorrow.:bang:

[Beachbummett]

I'll put it on my list for the Spring....who's in? :wave:

me!!! and I know some people who know some people so we may not have to wait....:lol: But seriously though, there are some who never wait...


:wave: Me! I have had some grayt fish dishes at Capt. A's and it brings back wonderful memories from my younger days.

P. S. I never wait.

[DD]

I'll put it on my list for the Spring....who's in? :wave:

:wave:Wait for me.

[jdarg]

Sounds like I should go for nostalgia reasons. But I am really hoping I can talk her in to Nicks in the sticks.

Thanks for everyone's comments and ideas!

[peapod1980]

I think everyone should go at least once. We always went when I was a child so it brings back fun memories for me!

It was good back then, it has gone downhill considerably over the last 5 years.

Aww, c'mon, Captain Anderson's in an institution. I once had an excellent broiled flounder there. I have also had mediocre fried stuff. Everyone should do it once;if for no other reason to watch the humanity, poke around the marina and see what it was like to dine out in the 1970s. :wave:
Looks like I'm in good company; I was going to say you need to go at least once because you do, period.
sowalgayboi, on behalf of Franny, I am offended that you refer to her childhood as "back then." :nono1:

[sowalgayboi]

Looks like I'm in good company; I was going to say you need to go at least once because you do, period.
sowalgayboi, on behalf of Franny, I am offended that you refer to her childhood as "back then." :nono1:

Oh :blush: that came out sooooo wrong. I'm sorry Franny! :wub:

[Miss Kitty]

Looks like I'm in good company; I was going to say you need to go at least once because you do, period.
sowalgayboi, on behalf of Franny, I am offended that you refer to her childhood as "back then." :nono1:

If it's good enough for pea...it's good enough for me! :clap:

[InletBchDweller]

:wave:Wait for me. I will wait for you anytime.....:wub:

Looks like I'm in good company; I was going to say you need to go at least once because you do, period.
sowalgayboi, on behalf of Franny, I am offended that you refer to her childhood as "back then." :nono1: :lol::lol::lol: all in love swgb ( i can abbreviate that cant I???)

[Miss Kitty]

I will wait for you anytime.....:wub:

:lol::lol::lol: all in love swgb ( i can abbreviate that cant I???)

Because you let us call you IBD, you can abbreviate anything! :wave:

[jdarg]

Because you let us call you IBD, you can abbreviate anything! :wave:


No sheeit! (sorry I couldn't resist)

[jdarg]

Because you let us call you IBD, you can abbreviate anything! :wave:


No sheeit! (sorry I couldn't resist)

I thought this was so funny I posted it twice!

[sowalgayboi]

I will wait for you anytime.....:wub:

:lol::lol::lol: all in love swgb ( i can abbreviate that cant I???)

I don't care. :roll:

[josebby]

I have to agree with JOe. I took my 80 year old parents there last year. They loved the fish docks and the 'supper club' atmosphere which made them feel at home. It was a blast of the past and quite a good one. The cocktails were real cocktails and the dinner was great. It is not Cafe 30-A, but my folks were a little iffy about the fancy food when we went there.

I say go there and love it for what it is!:wub:

[jdarg]

I have to agree with JOe. I took my 80 year old parents there last year. They loved the fish docks and the 'supper club' atmosphere which made them feel at home. It was a blast of the past and quite a good one. The cocktails were real cocktails and the dinner was great. It is not Cafe 30-A, but my folks were a little iffy about the fancy food when we went there.

I say go there and love it for what it is!:wub:

Mom will love it. Maybe she won't have to give the server step by step instructions on how to make her gin and tonic.:D

[Smiling JOe]

Does mimi need a date? All this talk about fresh seafood, and I'm getting hungry. I don't mind hanging out with snow birds either, and I am very patient, unless I'm hungry. Maybe we should leave SoWal around 3pm.

[jdarg]

Does mimi need a date? All this talk about fresh seafood, and I'm getting hungry. I don't mind hanging out with snow birds either, and I am very patient, unless I'm hungry. Maybe we should leave SoWal around 3pm.

Do we really have to do this? :shock: 3 PM? What time do snowbirds go to bed? Like 7?

[Miss Kitty]

[/b]Do we really have to do this? :shock: 3 PM? What time do snowbirds go to bed? Like 7?

:floor:...yes. They are earlybirds as well!

[Smiling JOe]

I like to putz around, and it takes 45 minutes to get there with me driving. I think the doors open around 4pm, and you want to check out the boats coming in, while you are there. My suggestion is to avoid going during the first two weeks after they reopen for the year. Otherwise, it is crazy. Also, while restaurants in that area really don't have much difference in the crowds between the weekdays and the weekends, still try the weekdays, as the difference may still mean a slightly less wait to be seated. Snow birds typically don't like to drive after dark, so during this time of year, they like to be home by 6pm.

[Smiling JOe]

Almost forgot, I just saw a Capt Anderson's commercial on TV.

[jdarg]

I like to putz around, and it takes 45 minutes to get there with me driving. I think the doors open around 4pm, and you want to check out the boats coming in, while you are there. My suggestion is to avoid going during the first two weeks after they reopen for the year. Otherwise, it is crazy. Also, while restaurants in that area really don't have much difference in the crowds between the weekdays and the weekends, still try the weekdays, as the difference may still mean a slightly less wait to be seated. Snow birds typically don't like to drive after dark, so during this time of year, they like to be home by 6pm.

I kinda told her we would go Saturday, but your comment about the first 2 weeks is scaring me off, and I will embellish it enough to sway her as well. Will save it for her going away dinner.

Yay! Nick's! I get to go after all!

[JUL]

The head on Peel and Eat Shrimp, Baked Oysters, and Grouper Sandwich at Hunt's are worth the drive. And Yes I do order all three for myself.



:eek::yikes::yikes:yikes to the avtar...kitty is right summerwood

[Santiago]

No offense to anyone but Captains Table or Uncle Ernies are not even in the same league as Captain Andersons. Having said that, I go to Capt Table much more than Captain Anderson's. It is primarily an oyster bar/fried seafood place and is not bad at all, but it's not Captain Anderson's. However, the crowds at CA are a pain in the azz. I've never eaten fried seafood there but the grilled bay shrimp and scamp imperial are exceptional. We quit going to Uncle Ernie's long ago but the location on the water is very nice.

[Arkiehawg]

Aww, c'mon, Captain Anderson's in an institution. I once had an excellent broiled flounder there. I have also had mediocre fried stuff. Everyone should do it once;if for no other reason to watch the humanity, poke around the marina and see what it was like to dine out in the 1970s. :wave:


Did it once.....No more.

Overpriced for average food in a noisy hen house.

For the money....I'll stay on my beloved 30A and support Sowalers....

[ShallowsNole]

jdarg, when you do go, I'd go with SJ's advice and go early so you can watch the boats come in. That is one of the things that has made CA's an institution.

You can also see what's fresh that way. While I don't have to see a cow walk by to pick a steak, I do like to see which fish I'm going to have. ;-)

[jdarg]

Went to Nick's. :biggrin: Yum! Saving the Capt. Anderson adventure for another night.

Don't worry Arkiehawg- 99% of Darg meals eaten out are consumed at 30A restaurants.;-)

[pmd8]

While Captain Anderson's may not be gourmet, it has consistently fresh seafood. The fried shrimp, scallops (bay scallops, not those huge ones) and oysters are excellent.

I've only been to Captain's Table once. The raw oysters were obviously not fresh and the fish was mediocre. That's why I've only been once.

Hunt's is not quite what it used to be but the oysters are almost always good.

The best crab cakes are at Uncle Ernie's

The best oysters are at Gene's Oyster Bar in Millville. Gene goes to Apalachicola himself to pick out his oysters.

Most restaurants in Panama City actually serve oysters from Louisiana because most Apalachicola oysters are shipped to other markets. That's not to say they're bad, just that they're not as advertised.

[Smiling JOe]

pmd8,
Hunt's is back to it's old self. When they went to the new location, the restaurant totally changed and it received many complaints from people who liked the old Hunt's. Now they are back on target and doing well. Good oysters from Apalachicola.

Regarding Gene's, I posted about eating at Gene's before, but I am rethinking my decision. Last time I was there, I ran into people I know from Destin. With Gene's having only 15 seats, we need to be very selective in who we tell, so that we can have better chances of getting a seat when we go. Gene seems to be doing pretty good, since his recent triple by-pass surgery.

I'll always give you my seat at Uncle Earnie's, as I am not a fan, especially since they have been busted for selling Asian Catfish as Grouper, and upcharging for the Grouper! My guess is that after being checked twice, and reported on the local news ch 13, WMBB, they may walk a tighter line. Fraud is a major killer in the restaurant industry. I cannot remember Uncle Earnie's response to the accusation, but they had an excuse like the server may have picked up the wrong plate out of the window, mistakingly serving the other fish as the grouper. That is very possible, but if I order Grouper, and they upcharge me for grouper, I don't want a server mistake of giving me a cheap substitute.

Has anyone been over to St Andrews lately? That place is being built up quickly.

[seaside2]

Long story short, but ate there last Sept. Food was ok, definitely a high volume operation.

They could not figure out how to make a Citron Martini or a Lemon Drop Martini.

So much for a good bar!:bang:

[sowalgayboi]

While Gene's is good, to say that other places use Louisiana oysters is kind of absurd. That's like buying beef from China. Most local oyster bars do use Apalachicola oysters, in fact I've arrived at local bars such as Dusty's, Hunt's, and even (shudder) Shuck 'em's to be told it will be 3o minutes to an hour before the owner gets back from Ap-cola with fresh oysters. Something tells me they are driving to Ap-cola.

Unlce Ernie's has been off my list since the waitress came out and read off the specials, highlighting the "med-a-loons of scamp".

[criolla man]

I absolutely love Captain Anderson's, always have. All of the Patronis family are incredible individuals and they are passionate about guest satisfaction.
They are also very supportive of other restaurateurs.

As chefs we get to play with exotic ingredients and do all kinds of fun combinations of cuisines. But secretly, I am as impressed with the Captain Anderson's grill chefs and their ability to perfectly grill Scamp hundreds of times a night, as just about any other restaurant phenomenom.

IMO, Captain Anderson's and the Patronis' are classics that stand the test of time.

[joho]

I absolutely love Captain Anderson's, always have. All of the Patronis family are incredible individuals and they are passionate about guest satisfaction.
They are also very supportive of other restaurateurs.

As chefs we get to play with exotic ingredients and do all kinds of fun combinations of cuisines. But secretly, I am as impressed with the Captain Anderson's grill chefs and their ability to perfectly grill Scamp hundreds of times a night, as just about any other restaurant phenomenom.

IMO, Captain Anderson's and the Patronis' are classics that stand the test of time.

criolla man,
It just so happens I will be eating at Capt Andy's tonite........any suggestions? :idontno: It's my first time. :biggrin:

[Little Fish]

joho:

Try the grilled scamp... love it simple. Also, make sure they provide ample hushpuppies... they'll go fast if you're with a group.

Little Fish

[Beach Bimmer]

Ask if Rosa can wait on your table...choose the Scamp Imperial...and enjoy a glass of Cakebread Napa Chardonnay with it. One of our sons worked there...

[seaside2]

Ask if Rosa can wait on your table...choose the Scamp Imperial...and enjoy a glass of Cakebread Napa Chardonnay with it. One of our sons worked there...


Good stuff, especially the Cakebread.

LUV it, Luv it, Luv it:wub::wub::wub:

[criolla man]

criolla man,
It just so happens I will be eating at Capt Andy's tonite........any suggestions? :idontno: It's my first time. :biggrin:

Sorry but my reply may be after you have left for the drive there. Definitely Grilled Scamp and the Greek Salad. Have fun and say hello from all of us SoWallers.

[joho]

Update:

I had the broiled fresh flounder with crab stuffing. ($25)
It was served with the tail on and inside bone.
Absolutely wonderful!!!!!

I will certainly go back..............:clap:

[ameliaj]

Update:

I had the broiled fresh flounder with crab stuffing. ($25)
It was served with the tail on and inside bone.
Absolutely wonderful!!!!!

I will certainly go back..............:clap:

That's my favorite thing there.:wub: I'm glad you enjoyed it.