CAP’S ON THE WATER

Home to the most stunning sunsets in all of Florida! We serve new coastal cuisine, pairing fresh local seafood with traditional Southern and Mediterranean flavors. Handcrafted cocktails, cold beer, and an award winning wine list with over 500 selections. Cap’s is on the Intracoastal Waterway and has a large outdoor deck for the best waterfront dining around. A scenic dock, covered pavilion, indoor dining room, traditional tiki bar, the Sunset Oyster Bar, and an intimate inside bar complete your dining options. Which begs the question:

“Why go anywhere else?”

Cap's on the Water

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HOP On our waitlist now!

We do not take reservations, but you have the opportunity to add your name to our wait list before you leave your home! You can do that on our website, on google or by calling us. Our wait list goes “live” at 4:00 for dinner and 12:30 for lunch.

When you are arrive at Cap’s, please check in with our host to let them know you have arrived. They will inform you on when your table will be available. Being an outdoor restaurant our wait times do vary depending on weather. We will keep you informed on wait times via text.

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Monday – Friday Dinner: 4 PM - Close
Saturday - Sunday Lunch & Dinner: 11:30 AM - Close

Closing hours are weather permitting

Hours

Call

Main Line (904) 824-8794

Office — Ext 102. Host Stand —Ext 103

The Menu

Weekly Specials Featured

  • Florida Gumbo — Shrimp, crab, crawfish, okra, garlic, onion, tomatoes, peppers, celery, corn muffin … $13

    She Crab Soup — Crab, roasted red peppers, onions, garlic, cream, sherry … $15

    Cap’s Salad (GF) — Mixed greens, heirloom tomato, pickled red onion, carrots, walnuts, fresh herbs, green onion, grapes, parmesan crisp, herb vinaigrette … $16

    Chopped Salad (GF) — Iceberg lettuce, tomato, crispy lardons, spiced pecans, blue cheese dressing, balsamic drizzle … $15

    Pesto Caesar (GF) — Romaine, cherry tomatoes, whole-wheat croutons, aged parmesan, pesto caesar dressing … $16

    Dressings: House herb vinaigrette, apricot-jalapeño vinaigrette, blue cheese, Cap’s ranch, honey mustard, pesto caesar (contains nuts).

  • Conch Fritters — Thai chili remoulade … $19

    Fish Nuggets — Fried fresh catch, tartar sauce … $18

    Garlic Shrimp (GF) — Garlic butter, red pepper flakes, toast points … $19

    Cap’s Fries — Imported Dutch fries; choice of datil ketchup, peanut sauce, or garlic mayo … $14

    Black truffle parmesan fries … $17

    Parmesan Crab Cake — Greens, pickled cucumbers, smoked pepper aioli … $18

    Peel & Eat Shrimp (GF) — Half-pound local shrimp, butter, Old Bay, cocktail sauce … $15 (Full pound $29)

    Beef Tips — Grilled medium-rare, sesame, wontons, ponzu … $20

    Brussels Sprouts (GF) — Wok-fried, ginger chili … $13

    Smoked Salmon Bruschetta — House-smoked, tomato jam, capers, parmesan-dill, sourdough toast points … $18

    Fried Green Tomatoes — Goat cheese crumbles, tomato jam, arugula, green olives, Thai chili remoulade … $14

    Blackened Scallops (GF) — Sea scallops, seaweed salad, blue cheese crumbles, furikake, sweet chili sauce … $24

    Gator Tail — Orange marmalade cream sauce … $20

    Calamari Vilano — Fried spinach, spicy garlic chili, olives, parmesan … $18

    Smoked Fish Dip (GF) — Capers, pickles, onion, roasted pepper, flatbread … $15

    Tuna Tartare (GF) — Mango, avocado, ponzu, soy caramel, sriracha, wasabi cream, blue corn chips … $19

    Cheese Plate (GF) — Four cheeses, fig bread, nuts, honey, mustard … $25

  • Herb-CrustedCatch (GF) — Mashed potatoes, asparagus, lemon-caper beurre blanc … Market

    Pan-SearedCatch (GF) — Potatoes, roasted carrots, citrus brown-butter sauce … Market

    BlackenedCatch (GF) — Coconut rice, lemongrass-coconut curry broth, cilantro, pickled onion … Market

    Jambalaya — Shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, chicken, rice, corn muffins … $24

    Lobster Ravioli — Maine lobster, ricotta, mozzarella, lobster sauce, garlic bread … $34

    Lemon Pesto Pasta (GF) — Preserved lemon, rosemary, mint, parsley, almonds, pickled onion, arugula, aged parmesan … $19

    Add chicken, shrimp, scallops, or catch

    Shrimp & Scallop Scampi Pasta — Garlic butter, onion, bell peppers, white wine, lemon, parmesan, parsley, linguine … $39

    Chicken Gnocchi — Pecan-crusted chicken, gnocchi, onions, edamame, crispy lardons, criminis, madeira sauce, parsley … $28

    Beef Tip Dinner (GF) — Grilled medium-rare, sesame teriyaki, ponzu, asparagus, mashed potatoes … $29

    Steak Frites (GF) — Ribeye, garlic butter, French fries, frizzled onions … $65

    Crab Cake Dinner — Two crab cakes, smoked pepper aioli, two sides … $36

    Honey Rosemary Salmon (GF) — Baked marinated salmon, asparagus, port-cranberry reduction, toasted almonds … $30

    Sesame Seared Tuna (GF) — Fried spinach, sweet-and-sour cucumbers, plantains, wasabi, pickled ginger … Market Price

    Can be made with GF crust and GF kabayake sauce

    Fish & Chips — Fried cod, fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce … $26

    Fried Shrimp — Hush puppies, cole slaw, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce … $26

    Vanilla Grouper — Horseradish-wasabi crust, flash-fried, mashed potatoes, fried spinach, vanilla rum sauce … $34

    Seafood Trio — Crab cake, fried cod, fried shrimp, coleslaw, hush puppies, cocktail & tartar sauce … $36

    Kid’s Menu

    Kid Pasta — Marinara / parmesan cheese / olive oil garlic … $9

    Flatbread — Cheese or pepperoni … $12

    Can be made with GF crust and non-dairy cheese

    Chicken Tenders — Fried, grilled, or blackened; fries … $14

    Hamburger Sliders — Wagyu beef, cheese optional; fries … $15

    Kid Fried Shrimp — Fries … $16

    Sides

    Mashed potatoes • Coconut rice • Hush puppies • Plantains • Carrot-onion-potato smash • Sweet-and-sour cucumbers • Asparagus • Roasted carrots • Wok-fried brussels sprouts • Truffle fries • Green side salad • Caesar side salad • Cole slaw

  • Tacos

    White flour or purple corn tortillas (GF). Served with street corn salad.

    Mahi Tacos — Avocado sour cream, shredded iceberg, tropical salsa, cilantro, lime … $22

    Grilled or blackened

    Mayport Shrimp Tacos — Avocado sour cream, shredded iceberg, tropical salsa, cilantro, lime … $21

    Grilled or blackened

    Tuna Tacos — Avocado sour cream, wasabi slaw, wonton strips, teriyaki, sesame, cilantro … $22  

    Sandwiches

    Choice of one side with your sandwich.

    Fried Fish Sandwich — Unicorn fish (trigger family), frizzled onions, tartar sauce, parsley … $19

    Seared Fish Sandwich — Tomato jam, arugula, pickled red onions … Market

    Blackened Fish Sandwich — Roasted peppers & onions, grilled pineapple … Market

    Crab Cake Sandwich — Lettuce, tomato, onion, smoked pepper aioli … $20

    Chicken Sandwich — Balsamic onions, arugula, goat cheese herb spread … $17

    Grilled or blackened

    Chicken Wrap — Grilled, blackened, or fried chicken; Vilano sauce, pesto romaine, heirloom grape tomatoes, olives, parmesan … $18

    Buffalo Chicken Sandwich — Fried chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese or ranch slaw … $18  

    Entrées

    Fish & Chips — Fried cod, fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce … $26

    Fried Shrimp — Hush puppies, cole slaw, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce … $26

    Seafood Trio — Crab cake, fried cod, fried shrimp, coleslaw, hush puppies, cocktail & tartar sauce … $36

    Jambalaya — Shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, chicken, rice, corn muffins … $24

    Sesame Seared Tuna — Fried spinach, sweet-and-sour cucumbers; garnished with plantains, wasabi, pickled ginger … Market

    Can be made with GF crust and GF kabayake sauce  

    Kid’s Menu

    Chicken Tenders — Fried, grilled, or blackened; fries … $14

    Kid Fried Shrimp — Fries … $16

    Flatbread — Choice of tomato cheese or pepperoni cheese … $12

    Hamburger Sliders — Wagyu beef, cheese optional; fries … $15

    Kid Pasta — Choice: marinara / parmesan cheese / olive oil garlic … $9  

    Sides

    (Truffle) fries • Sweet potato fries • Cole slaw • Sweet-and-sour cucumbers • Street corn salad • Hushpuppies • Fried spinach • Plantains • Green salad • Caesar salad  

  • Prosecco, Adami, Italy (90) … $14

    Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Germany … $13

    Pinot Grigio, Riff, Italy … $14

    Pinot Gris, A to Z, Oregon (90) … $15

    Sauvignon Blanc, Alan Scott, NZ (90) … $15

    Touraine (Sancerre), Chidane, France, 2023 … $14

    Chardonnay, Grayson, California … $13

    Chardonnay, Carmenet (oaky) … $15

    Chardonnay, MacRostie, unoaked (90) … $15

    Pinot Noir, Freelander, California … $15

    Pinot Noir, Acrobat, Oregon … $17

    Barbera (served chilled), Vietti, Italy (90) … $14

    Merlot, The Velvet Devil, Washington … $13

    Malbec, Catena, Argentina (90) … $14

    Cabernet, Grayson Cellars, California … $14

    Cabernet, Quilt, Napa (92) … $22

  • American Dreamin’ — Weber Ranch Vodka, watermelon, lemon, agave, pink saline … $17

    Barrel-Aged Manhattan — Manifest Rye, Carpano Antica, Byrrh; aged 18 months … $22

    Wild Rose Spritz — Glendalough Rose Gin, elderflower, lime, rhubarb bitters, sparkling pink grapefruit … $17

    The Last Bodine — St. Augustine Port-Finished Bourbon, cassis, genepy, lemon, cherry bitters … $19

    Sunset Martini — St. Augustine Gin, lemon, grapefruit, house basil-infused syrup … $17

    It’s a Tai — Oaxaca Club Mezcal, Diplomatico Rum, orgeat, curaçao, lime, orange bitters … $18

    The Dirty Datil Martini — Brackish Vodka, datil pepper olive brine … $17

    Aplos Margarita (NA) — Hemp botanical, lime, agave, orange bitters … $16

    Espresso Martini — Grey Goose, Manifest coffee liqueur, DOS espresso, vanilla turbinado … $17

    The Pathfinder (NA) — Botanical spirit, lime, watermelon, club soda … $14

    Goose Garden Fizz — White peach-rosemary Grey Goose, soda, lemon, local honey … $17

    Watermelon Soda (NA) — Watermelon, lime, agave, club soda … $12

    Aperol Spritz — Prosecco, Aperol, soda … $15

    Cap’s Pain Reliever — Diplomatico Rum, Madi Rum, coconut cream, pineapple, orange, nutmeg … $15

    Mojito — Bacardi, lime, mint, club soda … $15

    Goombay Smash — Bacardi, coconut rum, banana, pineapple, orange, dark rum … $15

    Margarita — Tequila, lime, agave, curaçao … $15

    Auggie Mule — St. Augustine Vodka, ginger beer, lime … $15

    Spicy Margarita — Datil tequila, lime, agave, curaçao … $15

  • Drafts

    Blue Moon, Stella Artois, Guinness, Hazy Little Thing IPA, Dog Rose Brewery “Lincolnville Lager”, Dog Rose Brewery “Red Ale”, First Magnitude “Wakulla” Hefeweizen, Swamp Head “Big Nose” IPA, Intuition “I-10” IPA, Duke’s Brown Ale

    Bottles & Cans

    Miller Lite, Yuengling, Sapporo, Coors Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois, Blue Moon, Corona Extra, Corona Light, Negra Modelo, First Magnitude Hefeweizen, Heineken (NA), The Athletic IPA (LA)

    Hard Seltzer

    Freshie Tequila Hard Seltzer — Lime / Blood Orange / Grapefruit

  • Amaretti Pie — Amaretti crust, amaretto, dark chocolate, heavy cream … $15

    Pot de Creme — Chocolate ganache, Kahlua, hint of spice, whipped cream … $12

    Chocolate Lava Cake — Liquid chocolate center … $14

    Creme Brulee — “The best in the business!” Fresh eggs, heavy cream, vanilla … $15

    Rum Cake — Cap’s baba rhum; soaked in local Madi vanilla rum; whipped mascarpone … $13

    Key Lime Cup — Graham cracker crust; Nelly & Joe key lime juice; sour cream topping … $13

Large Parties & Events

Host Your Next Event at Cap’s On The Water

Looking for a stunning waterfront setting for your next gathering? Cap’s offers unforgettable dining experiences for groups — whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a full-scale private celebration.

Large Dinner Parties

From August through February (excluding Fridays, Saturdays, and holiday Sundays), we welcome groups of 15 to 40 guests for dinner events. Enjoy our fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and unmatched sunset views while our team takes care of the details.

Private Daytime Events

Need the whole place? We can open exclusively for you on Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for large private events — perfect for weddings, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations. During this time, we can accommodate up to 150 guests.

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