Reservations · Takeout · Outdoor seating
Marina-front seafood and cook-your-catch spot with lively vibes, solid tacos and margaritas, good for anglers and groups, but pricing and occasional service or billing issues mean you should stay alert.
Captain Tony's delivers solid casual dining with strong food quality anchored by its signature cook-your-catch program and fresh seafood preparations, plus attentive, warm service that earns consistent praise. However, quality varies noticeably between visits—overcooked fish and bland fried items appear alongside excellent dishes—and isolated food safety reports create caution. The prime marina location with boat views and lively atmosphere justify the destination appeal for anglers and tourists, but tourist-area pricing and occasional billing disputes temper the overall value proposition.
Right on the Cabo marina, this spot hums with lively waterfront energy—live music, boat traffic, and servers hustling baskets of chips and salsas. Reviewers praise warm, attentive touches like a server quietly producing bug spray when mosquitos appeared and quick turnarounds on multi-style fish plates. However, there are some review authenticity concerns to keep in mind in a tourist-heavy area, and vigilance about prices and bills is wise. As one diner put it, "We came for the view and stayed because our fish came out fast and tasted fresh." The cooking leans classic Mexican seafood with a fun twist: bring your catch and they will do it several ways—garlic butter, beer-battered, blackened, or Veracruz, plus sashimi and ceviche. Tacos, shrimp cocktail, and a few wood-fired pizzas round things out, with margaritas that many love but others find pricey. Expect reliable flavors more than culinary fireworks; the draw is freshness, speed, and that marina setting rather than avant-garde technique. Families fit in easily thanks to kid-pleasing options like burgers, pizza, and simple breakfasts, alongside a listed kids menu. Early opening makes it handy before fishing trips. Just note the lively music and hawkers along the boardwalk, which some parents found distracting, and factor in marina pricing when ordering drinks and juices.
Area: Busy marina-front promenade catering to tourists, anglers, and cruise passengers; lively open-air venues with music.
Safety: Well-trafficked tourist zone; generally safe with occasional hawkers; stay aware of belongings and bills.
Nearby: Steps from boat docks, tour operators, and waterfront bars; short walk from cruise tender pier.
Available: Reservations, Takeout, Outdoor seating
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