I was here a couple of times long ago, and all I remember is that I loved it. Then I read some poor reviews here, so I was a little anxious this time. No need. It's as good as I remember.

Rustic shanty buildings, one the bar, the other the restaurant. The food -- superb! My two companions agreed -- best crab cakes they ever had. And the hearts of palm salad...if you're used to the canned, this is a revelation. They say they are harvested fresh and brought in from Okeechobee exclusively for Cap's. The snapper (yellowfin), lightly dredged, then broiled, is the best I've ever had. Service is perky, and you get a little history spiel.

The short boat ride from the parking lot to the restaurant is unique and makes for an adventure after dark. This really is a taste of "old Florida".

Fresh Fish is the only way I like it...3/18/08
For my husband's birthday we decided to try Cap's even though I am not a seafood fan. The boat ride is a short endevour to the island. The boardwalk leads to the bar and restaurant. It is an old Florida building, offering a rustic romantic feeling. The hostess was attentive and we were seated promptly. Their menu offers something for everyone. From chicken and steak to Mahi Mahi (or as we Floridians call it...Dolphin), Yellow Tail Snapper, Shrimp and Lobster, They also offer several cooking styles. We had their crab cake appetizer which was creamy on the inside with huge clumps of crab. I have never had a crab cake like it. My husband had the seafood platter; sauteed with shrimp, scallops, snapper and dolphin. I tried a bit of everything, and each bite melted in my mouth. I had the cajun blackened dolphin, which it was exactly that, cajun. It was delicious. The portions were enormous. We have leftovers! Their dinner comes with a choice of salad, which was also a large portion, and fresh. The sides were green beans, with either mashed sweet potatoes or BLT mashed potatoes. BLT mashed potatoes sounds a little odd, but they were excellent. After speaking with the waitress to tell her of my new found liking for various types of seafood, she said all their fish is caught that day. Unless you caught it yourself, and grilled it on the boat, it doesn't get any fresher than that, This is definitely worth a try. Unlike Red Lobster, you can cut Cap's fish with a fork or spoon...no knife required!

A good example of old Florida. Family operated restaurant with well prepared seafood and an interesting place to eat. The short boat ride to the island from the marina adds to the experience. The food prices seemed a little high.

After a recent visit on July 28th 2007, I have found what I believe is the worst resturant I have ever been to.
It certainly does have a lot of history behind it, but I believe the original owner would be turning in his grave if he knew what the place was like today.
Horribly overpriced for what it is. The only thing found worth eating were the rolls and a crabcake.
Take the photos and newspaper clippings from 40-80 years ago and put them in a museum, then tear the palce down and turn it into a condo.