Captain Benny's – Seafood
This lively coastal outpost hums with the energy of a classic seafood shack, where the air is perfumed by the deep, savory spice of simmering gumbo and slow-cooked crawfish etouffee. Diners feast on golden-fried alligator and zesty jalapeño boudin balls, finding a spirited balance between the crunch of perfectly battered seafood and the fiery kick of shrimp diablo. It is a salt-of-the-earth destination that captures the soul of the Gulf, offering a vibrant escape defined by bold flavors and unpretentious charm.
1200 East Blvd., Deer Park, TX 77536 https://www.captbennys.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Captain Benny's
Dairy-Free at Captain Benny's
Captain Benny's in Deer Park has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Gulf Oysters, Popcorn Shrimp and Catfish Fingers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Captain Benny's
Captain Benny's in Deer Park has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Gulf Oysters, Catfish Fingers and Scallops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Captain Benny's
Captain Benny's in Deer Park has 40 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tilapia Fillet, Broiled Shrimp Kabob and Scarlet Snapper. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Captain Benny's
Captain Benny's in Deer Park has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Gulf Oysters, Scarlet Snapper and Shrimp & Scallop Kabob. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Captain Benny's
Captain Benny's in Deer Park has 11 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scarlet Snapper, Fried Gulf Oysters and Crab Fingers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Captain Benny's
Captain Benny's in Deer Park has 15 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scarlet Snapper, Fried Gulf Oysters and Scallops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Captain Benny's
Captain Benny's in Deer Park has 7 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Gulf Oysters, Popcorn Shrimp and Crab Fingers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Captain Benny's
Captain Benny's in Deer Park has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Stuffed Jalapenos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Captain Benny's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp & Scallop Kabob | 0.2 g | 56.2 g |
| Stuffed Jalapenos | 30.8 g | 55.5 g |
| Oysters on the Half Shell | 0.2 g | 39.1 g |
| Dinner Salad | 20.9 g | 33.8 g |
| Fried Gulf Oysters | 2 g | 24.4 g |
| Crawfish Pirogue | 16.9 g | 20 g |
| Boiled Shrimp | 52.2 g | 19.2 g |
| Fried Catfish Filet | 0 g | 17.3 g |
| Whole Gulf Flounder | 37 g | 16.1 g |
| Chicken Tenders | 9.2 g | 15.2 g |
| Catfish Fingers | 36.8 g | 15.1 g |
| Chicken Tender Basket | 12.9 g | 14.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
Fresh, flavorful seafood bites to kick off your meal.
- Calamari - $12.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Diablo - $14.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Popcorn Shrimp - $10.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Fingers - $15.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Jalapenos - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Boudin Balls - $11.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Boudin - $10.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Alligator - $16.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
Fresh garden salads and warm, cozy bowls of homemade soup.
- Seafood Gumbo - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Etouffee - $18.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dinner Salad - $5.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
From The Bar
Fresh oysters and shrimp served raw, grilled, or boiled.
- Oysters on the Half Shell - $18.99 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boiled Shrimp - $16.99 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Baskets
Crispy, golden goodness served with classic sides and dipping sauces.
- Shrimp Basket - $14.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Fish Basket - $13.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Basket - $17.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fried Catfish Basket - $14.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Jumbo Combo Basket - $21.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Tender Basket - $11.99 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
Po' Boys
Piled high with golden-fried seafood on a soft, toasted roll.
- Shrimp Po'Boy - $13.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Oyster Po'Boy - $15.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Catfish Po'Boy - $13.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Po'Boy Combo - $16.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Crawfish Pirogue - $17.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Dinners
Hearty seafood platters and grilled fish served with classic sides.
- Jumbo Fried Shrimp - $19.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp - $21.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Broiled Shrimp Kabob - $18.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp & Scallop Kabob - $22.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Broiled Catfish Fillet - $17.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fried Catfish Filet - $17.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Fried Catfish & Shrimp - $20.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Whole Gulf Flounder - $24.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Whole Fried Catfish - $19.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Whole Tilapia - $18.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Tilapia Fillet - $17.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Scarlet Snapper - $23.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Scallops - $22.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Crawfish Tails - $19.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fried Gulf Oysters - $21.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Wee Mates
Kid-approved bites for little seafood lovers.
- Popcorn Shrimp - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Catfish Fingers - $7.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Chicken Tenders - $6.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Mini Corn Dogs - $6.99
Frequently Asked Questions about Captain Benny's
- Is Captain Benny's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Captain Benny's has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Gulf Oysters, Popcorn Shrimp and Catfish Fingers.
- What can I eat at Captain Benny's on a dairy-free diet?
- Fried Gulf Oysters, Popcorn Shrimp and Catfish Fingers carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Captain Benny's have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Stuffed Jalapenos.
- Is Captain Benny's gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Captain Benny's?
- Shrimp & Scallop Kabob, at roughly 56.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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