Aye, aye, Captain Crab for dinner, anyone?
Hi,
Recently I've been venturing for good lunch/dinner deal (recent post http://www.network54.com/Forum/131774/thread/1274480595/Good+lunch+deal+in+LA%2C+anyone-+I%27ll+start+this+thread+with+Sushi+Gen...) and was inspired by Daos recent post of Fried Food Fest 2010 ( timeout.watchprosite.com ), thus last night I went to Captain Crab at San Gabriel Valley for dinner. Every last wednesday of the month, they have this promotion: 50% off everything on the menu, but cash only.
The one & only Captain Crab:
The inside decor... psss, if you're a single guy, you might want to check out this place. All waitresses are sexy & HOT and supposedly better than The Indian (a favorite place for some of LA PuristS)!!! It helps when the owner is a single man, LOL.
We started with this yummy sweet potato fries. It was so popular that they ran out of my 2nd order, and it was only 7:30 pm PST :-(
Fried calamari, hmm... tasty! As good as the onion ring (which I forgot to take picture of).
A dozen of fanny bay oyster:
A close up of the oyster:
The interesting thing of this place is that all of the cooked seafood were served in plastic bag. The hardwood table was lined with paper and as there wasn't real proper utensils or plates to use, the patrons simply eat & 'spit' (aka leave all the shells) on the table.
Clams with their special Captain's choice sauces (Rajun Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Butter). I like spicy food, however this order with medium spiciness was enough to tingle my tounge.
Close up of the clam:
2 1/4 pounds of dungenese crab, cooked with the same sauce.
After a long day of work, what a satisfying meal I had last night! And all of these cost us only US$60 (tax & service charge all inclusive)! Isn't this a good deal? Does any PuristS have any recommendation for other good deal dining places?
Regards,
ATM
This message has been edited by ATM on 2010-05-27 15:22:40
Yeah how can u say hot waitresses when you don't show pics of them :) [nt]
DRMW #1 choice for next GTG...
I guess we have to go to Captain Crab at the next GTG so that you all can do the field test of the ladies, LOL!
P4: if you look at the 2nd picture, you can kinda see one of the waitresses picture
ATM
Hmmm...
Certainly interesting that they put all the food in plastic bags. I haven't seen that before!
Time to visit LA?
You're due for LA visit
. There're a few of this type of restaurants in San Gabriel Valley area, but IMO Captain Crab is the best so far, as it's not as greasy as the other places.ATM
Missing LA PuristS (and the food) very much!
I am definitely overdue for a LA visit.
I even still think about Katsuya every now and then!
And Din Tai Fung...
Will be coming soon.
Hopefully.
You show me this
...and I'm committed to Italian food with Dr. No this evening.
Thanks.... grumble... grumble
Hope you've fun with Dr. No :)
How did your dinner with Dr. No goes? I look forward to your food pictures and wrist shot
ATM
No photos from last night's ultra mini GTG
Ottavio's in Camarillo. Reliable Italian. Had a small deluxe pizza, Dr. No had a nice sort of Shrimp pasta dish, Frank had the Chicken Parmesan, and we shared a tasty Calamari Wore my Robert Lighton Hudson. Dr. No wore his nice GO. Frank wore a Breitling Steelfish.
I know I won't get any points for this report!
If it was any more 'mini' . . .
. . . it would've been a drive thru at In 'n Out ;-) . . .
and just me attending...
"Thanks, Snak. Don't bogart the fries." This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2010-05-28 19:20:39
Yes, looked good even after overnight in the refrigerator
Actually didn't look much different from fresh on the table. Sign of a good pizza - not very much fat. This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2010-05-28 13:23:29
:) Can't wait for more seafood this weekend...
So tempting to see this right before dinner time
Regards,
ED-209
Time to drive up to San Gabriel :)
... Just don't get into too much trouble with the ladies, LOL.ATM
Does anyone in Contra Costa County remember . . .
. . . Lou's Chef-Burger, right across from Diablo Valley College? Breakfast - ham, eggs, potatoes, toast and coffee - was $3 in the late 70s, but what made Lou's special was their exceptional quality combined with generous portions. I wonder if it's still around.
That's what I love about the internet . . .
. . . instant answers to the most obscure questions!
www.yelp.com
When the Stones tour next year, I'm gonna catch the show in Oakland and stop by Chef Burger on the way in . . .
there is a chain called the Broiling Crab
that is the similar type of menu..
great place for beer+seafood and a ball game..but bad for the cholestrol count..
enjoyed the experience but found the salt too much to take a few hours later...
and be mindful of the wait at Broiling Crab...crazy wait times..and no reservations taken
Yes, a few chains of Broiling Crab at SGV...
Hi Ocwatching,
There's a few in San Gabriel Valley. I've been to the one at Valley & Garfield. IMO, the food there is a bit oily, a tad too much butter. And the wait on the weekend sure is long
Have a good weekend,
ATM
My only question is...
...when are you taking me???!!! It all looks marvelous! I'm foaming at the mouth! We must go together soon! Agreed? Thanks (or maybe not!) for the awesome pictures! I'm so hungry right now!
Cheers,
Daos
Anytime Daos!
I'm ready when you are! It's best to go for early dinner on last Wed of the month. 50% off deal is hard to resist
ATM
I like Captain Crab much more than Boiling Crab.
Hi, ATM,
Captain Crab used to have some of the best fish and chips I've had anywhere, and their fried oysters...yum! The fish in the fried fish fillet was soooo moist and tender...
But oh my what a mess!
The batter looks a little dark in your pic, I hope they haven't changed their recipe for the batter.
Fish & chips...
Hi Thomas,
Thanks for the tips=I got to try out their fish & chips and fried oyster at the end of this month then . The batter color is darker, mainly from my picture... I got to upgrade my blackberry, LOL.
Regards,
ATM