Captain Crab Cajun Seafood has quietly started serving Louisiana-style seafood in New Caney after a soft opening on May 17. The locally owned restaurant is rolling out Cajun staples, from seafood boils and crawfish dishes to po'boys and étouffée, and is positioning itself as a family-friendly addition to the fast-growing strip-center dining scene.
Captain Crab New Caney officials confirmed the soft opening and said they are actively welcoming feedback as they settle in, according to Community Impact. In a Facebook post highlighted by that report, the business wrote that it "humbly accept[s] every piece of feedback" as it works to improve service and food quality.
What's on the menu
Per Captain Crab New Caney, the menu lists gumbo, étouffée, po'boys, crawfish, crab legs, fried chicken and a variety of seafood combo boils and sides. The site also shows phone numbers, hours and an online ordering link for carryout and pickup.
From planning to opening
Captain Crab's New Caney location was first reported in October 2025, when the East Montgomery County Improvement District flagged the project and Community Impact covered the plans and construction filings. That earlier coverage noted a construction timeline that aimed at a May opening, making this week's soft opening consistent with the schedule.
The timing lands as New Caney's restaurant scene has been expanding along with the area's population growth. roughly 30 percent more residents have moved into New Caney and Porter in recent years, a shift local landlords say is filling strip centers and creating room for new dining options.
Captain Crab lists hours and contact information on its website, and the team is encouraging customers to try the food and share feedback as service stabilizes. For menu details, hours and online ordering see Captain Crab New Caney.
