If it’s seafood you’re craving, Captain Kidd can be quite the
catch. Structured like a fish market with all the good stuff OTC, the counters are
crammed full of cutlets and crustaceans. Order a la carte to the left and get ready-made
or made-to-order on the right.
One taste of Dungness Crab
from the left counter will spirit you away to sea. It’s so good, you’ll be gone
fishing after just a few bites. Those with anger issues should grab a mallet.
Just know that although it may be both entertaining and cathartic to hammer and
smash a crab yourself, it may take a while for the people next to and across
from you to purge bits and pieces of your cathartic crab from their clothing.
Just bring friends who aren’t too well-dressed.
If crab isn’t your thing, no problem – plenty to pick from. If you’re
asking for a specific fish or shellfish, the variety is pretty impressive at Captain
Kidd’s so they’ll rarely tell you to go fish.
My Soft Shell Crab Platter
from the right counter was piled high with two large deep-fried crabs that
definitely surpassed my expectations for size. The crab wasn’t the freshest I’ve
ever had, but definitely no complaints in that respect. A little over-the-top
on the grease factor, plus I made the mistake of getting the slightly-bland,
too-thick Lobster Bisque and hard hush puppies on the side. Hardly a
heart-healthy meal, but nothing tugs at my heartstrings like a good soft shell
crab.
Tired of stuffy seafood restaurants but still want a fish you
can’t get fresh in a regular grocery store? I think my favorite thing about
Captain Kidd is the casual candor that only comes with seating yourself at a
picnic table with a view of the ocean. So cast a line at Captain Kidd’s when
you’re at the pier and see what you reel in.
