Captain Crab Opens in New Caney, Bringing Louisiana-Style Seafood and Family-Friendly Dining to East Montgomery County
For residents of New Caney and the growing East Montgomery County area, there is a new option on the menu when seafood cravings strike.
Captain Crab, a Cajun seafood restaurant specializing in Louisiana-style seafood boils and Southern-inspired favorites, is now open at 20185 U.S. Highway 59, Suite 400, New Caney, TX 77357, next to La Michoacana and behind Burger King. The restaurant celebrated its soft opening on May 17 and is now welcoming guests from across New Caney, Porter, Splendora, Roman Forest, and surrounding communities.
The opening adds another locally owned dining option to one of Montgomery County's fastest-growing commercial corridors, giving residents a place to gather with family and friends while enjoying seafood favorites ranging from crawfish and shrimp to snow crab legs and po'boys.
A New Seafood Destination for New Caney
Captain Crab occupies a renovated 5,600-square-foot space along the U.S. 59 corridor, a heavily traveled area that continues to see new businesses and investment as New Caney grows.
According to project records, the restaurant underwent approximately $400,000 in interior renovations, transforming the existing space into a full-service seafood restaurant designed to accommodate families, groups, and casual diners.
The restaurant's concept centers around fresh seafood, bold Cajun seasonings, and a relaxed atmosphere where guests can roll up their sleeves and enjoy traditional seafood boils.
"Our philosophy is simple: serving fresh, high-quality seafood with bold Cajun seasonings while creating a warm and welcoming space where friends and families can gather, share great food, and make lasting memories," the restaurant states.
What's on the Menu at Captain Crab?
The menu offers a mix of seafood boils, fried seafood baskets, appetizers, soups, po'boys, rice dishes, wings, and desserts.
Among the restaurant's signature offerings are customizable Seafood Combos featuring selections such as shrimp, crawfish, mussels, clams, blue crab, snow crab legs, lobster tail, and baby octopus. Guests can choose from several seasoning options, including Louisiana Cajun, garlic butter, lemon pepper, Captain Special Blend, and Sichuan spicy.
Popular menu items include:
- Seafood Combos with crab, crawfish, shrimp, mussels, and clams
- Shrimp Po'Boys and Crawfish Po'Boys
- Fried Shrimp Baskets
- Fried Fish Baskets
- Chicken Tender Baskets
- Crawfish Fried Rice
- Seafood Fried Rice
- Gumbo Soup
- Seafood Étouffée
- Thai Spicy Wings
- Fried Crawfish TailsFried Soft Shell Crab
For families with different tastes, the menu also includes non-seafood options such as chicken tenders, wings, fries, and appetizers, making it accessible for a variety of diners.
Why This Matters for East Montgomery County
New restaurant openings often represent more than just another place to eat. They also signal continued investment in the community, create local jobs, and add to the growing variety of dining options available close to home.
As New Caney continues to attract new residents, businesses, and development projects, locally operated restaurants like Captain Crab help expand the area's dining landscape while giving families more opportunities to support businesses within their own community.
For seafood lovers, the opening also means residents no longer need to travel as far for Cajun-style seafood boils, crawfish dishes, and Louisiana-inspired favorites.
Captain Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in New Caney is open Monday–Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from Noon – 9:30 p.m.
As summer dining season gets underway, Captain Crab is inviting local residents to stop by, bring their appetite, and experience the flavors of the bayou without leaving East Montgomery County.
For New Caney families looking for a new local restaurant to try, the newest seafood spot in town is now officially serving.
Stay tuned to My Neighborhood News for more business openings, restaurant news, and community updates from New Caney and across Montgomery County.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.