Welcome to
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?”
Join the waitlist from your phone
We do not take reservations, but you do have the opportunity to add your name to our waitlist before you leave your home! You can do that by clicking on the button, going to Google, or by calling us. Our waitlist goes “live” at 4:00 for dinner and 11:30 for lunch.
When you arrive at Cap’s, please check in with our host to secure your spot on the list. They will let you know when your table will be available. We will keep you informed about your place in line and the wait times via text. Because much of our seating is outdoors, wait times can vary with the weather.
HOURS
Monday – Friday Dinner
4 PM - Close
Saturday - Sunday Lunch & Dinner
11:30 AM - Close
Closing hours are weather permitting
Call
Main Line (904) 824-8794
Host Stand — Ext 103
Office — Ext 102
Fresh Florida seafood, craft cocktails, and an award-winning wine list.
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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).
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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
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Herb-Crusted Catch (GF) — Mashed potatoes, asparagus, lemon-caper beurre blanc … Market
Pan-Seared Catch (GF) — Potatoes, roasted carrots, citrus brown-butter sauce … Market
Blackened Catch (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, creminis, 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 kabayaki sauce
Fish & Chips — Fried cod, fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce … $26
Fried Shrimp — Hush puppies, coleslaw, 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 • Coleslaw
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.