Captain Jack's

Sunset Beach, CA · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Sunset Beach
#3
of 5 restaurants
City Percentile
25%
rating percentile
Address
Captain Jack's, 16812 CA-1, Sunset Beach, CA 90742
Phone
(562) 592-2514
Website
captainjackssunsetbeach.com
Status
Open · Closes 11 PM

Captain Jack's is a restaurant located in Sunset Beach, CA. It is one of 5 restaurants listed in Sunset Beach. Its 4.5-star rating matches the Sunset Beach city average of 4.5 stars. It ranks #3 among Sunset Beach restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday5 PM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Ronald Jones · Jan 2026

Looks can be deceiving from the outside and upon entry. But once you're seated the serving staff is wonderful. They work as a team and are very accommodating. Tim was our server and he made great meal suggestions. The crab, lobster tails and the prime rib were some of the best entrées I've had in some time. They make their own salad dressing, the Bleu cheese was outstanding. The cheesecake was rich and creamy. Even their ginger beer was delicious. I highly recommend!

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Kimi Mugford · Feb 2026

From the outside, this place looked like a casual dive bar, so we expected a quick late lunch/early dinner. We arrived around 4pm and were told seating would begin at 4:30, with a table by the window set aside for us. When 4:30 came and the restaurant filled up, we were still waiting at the bar. After a long delay, we ordered an appetizer (which was good!) just to pass the time. Unfortunately, the bartender was noticeably unwelcoming toward us (ignoring us unless we called for him) while being very friendly to others, which was uncomfortable—especially as my dad is a person of color and everyone else at the bar wasn’t. At 4:40 we checked in with the hostess, only to learn we were never put down for a table (even though she took my name down). While they corrected it, we were seated about

★★★★★ 5.0 Lovely C. R. · Oct 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you want an unforgettable dining adventure on Coast Highway (Sunset Beach/Huntington Beach border), Captain Jack’s is the place! ⚓️🐚🍷 The food was out of this world — the 🥩 filet mignon was melt-in-your-mouth perfection, and the 🦞 lobster was fresh, buttery, and full of flavor. The portions are huge and the taste is unbeatable! I admit I overate because it was that good — especially the warm homemade bread 🍞. The atmosphere is pure magic ✨ — I had dinner on the patio at sunset 🌅 and it was breathtaking. Inside, the whole restaurant feels like you stepped onto a ship 🚢 — with wooden walls, hidden exits, and a cool vibe that makes it feel like a secret passageway. The service? Absolutely royal 👑💫. Not just one server, but a whole team making sure you’re treated like a king

★★★★★ 5.0 steve rangel · Feb 2026

This was my first time coming here, my friends have told me to try it. My wife and I loved it everthing was tasty the crab legs we delicious the butter so good. The service was outstanding very attentive great job all around.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Chris R · Sep 2025

This is a really cool place with an old school vibe and decore. The service was fantastic, they really take care of you. Ordered a second beer and it came so quick you would think the tap was under the table. Food was very good, I had the steak and crab legs which were both very tasty. I did take of one star for the price. I felt the cost a bit high for what you get. Nonetheless, it is definitely a neat place and I recommend giving it a try.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Seafood restaurantBarLounge barRestaurantSteak house

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