Capt. Benny's Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Capt. Benny's, an Austin gem that takes pride in serving authentic Cajun seafood with a warm Southern flair. Nestled on N Interstate 35, this relaxed restaurant beckons seafood lovers with a diverse menu that emphasizes bold flavors and fresh ingredients.
Highlights of the Menu:
- Appetizers: Indulge in Jalapeno Boudin Balls and Fried Crab Fingers that set the tone with delightful spice and crunch.
- Soups: Don't miss the Seafood Gumbo, a cornerstone of Southern cuisine, celebrated for its rich, savory blend of shrimp and crab.
- Baskets: Choose from Fried Catfish or Combo Baskets, ideal for those who appreciate a hearty serving of crispy fried delights.
With its friendly atmosphere and attentive service, Capt. Benny's promises not just a meal, but a memorable dining experience that keeps patrons coming back.
Appetizers
1 Lb Boiled Shrimp
Our Famous Jumbo Boiled Shrimp Served Chilled or Hot N' Spicy
1/2 Lb Boiled Shrimp
Our Famous Jumbo Boiled Shrimp Served Chilled or Hot N' Spicy
1/4 Lb Boiled Shrimp
Our Famous Jumbo Boiled Shrimp Served Chilled or Hot N' Spicy
Alligator
Cajun fried chicken.
Calamari 1/2 Lb.
1/2 Pound Fried Calamari in the Capt's Spicy Cajun Batter
Crab Fingers Broiled
1/4 lb Crab Fingers Broiled
Crab Fingers Fried
1/4 pound Crab Fingers Fried
Jalapeno Boudin
Spicy Rice & Pork Sausage served with Garlic Bread
Jalapeno Boudin Balls
Our Spicy Boudin made in to Balls, then Battered and Fried.
Popcorn Shrimp
Spicy Little Shrimp Poppers
Shrimp Diablos 3
3 Shrimp and Jalapenos Wrapped in Bacon
Shrimp Diablos 6
6 Shrimp and Jalapenos Wrapped in Bacon
Stuffed Peppers 3
3 Jalapenos stuffed with Scratch made Shrimp and Crab Stuffing.
Stuffed Peppers 6
6 Jalapeno Peppers Stuffed with Scratch-Made Shrimp and Crab Stuffing Lightly Breaded then Fried
12pc Shrimp Basket
12 large fried shrimp w/ff, hush puppies, & garlic toast
8pc Shrimp Basket
8 Lg fried Shrimp served w/FF, hush puppies, garlic toast
Combo Basket
4 Lg Shrimp & 2 Pieces fish fried & served w/ ff, hush puppies, garlic toast
Fried Chicken Tender Basket
1/2 pound tenders in spicy breading served w/ Fries, Garlic Toast & Cream Gravy
Fried Catfish Basket
3 Pieces of fried fish served w/ FF, hush puppies, garlic toast
Jumbo Combo Basket
6 Lg Shrimp & 3 Pieces of Fish fried & served w/ FF, hush puppies, garlic toast
Baskets
Soups
Seafood Gumbo Cup
Our Famous Shrimp & Crab gumbo
Seafood Gumbo Bowl
Our Famous Shrimp & Crab Gumbo
Craw Etouffee Sm
A Spicy Cajun Classic with Louisiana Crawfish, Onions, Bell Peppers and Capt. Spices
Craw Etouffee Lrg
A Spicy Cajun Classic with Louisiana Crawfish, Onions, Bell Peppers and Capt. Spices
Crawfish Pirogue
Louisiana Crawfish tails Sauteed with Mushrooms, Green Onions & Capt's Spices. Baked in a Hollowed French Loaf topped with Jack Cheese
Catfish Po'Boy
Capt's Seasoned Fried Fish Filet on a French Loaf with Lettuce, Tomatoes & Red Onions
Shrimp Po'Boy
Our Famous popcorn Fried Shrimp on a French Loaf with Lettuce, tomatoes & Red Onions
Oyster Po'Boy
Golden Fried Oysters on a French Loaf with Lettuce, tomatoes & Red Onions
Po'Boy Combo Fish
Half of a Fish Po'Boy & a Cup of Gumbo
Po'Boy Combo Shrimp
Half of a Shrimp Po'Boy & a Cup of Gumbo
Po'Boy Combo Oysters
Half of a Oyster Po'Boy & a Cup of Gumbo
Po'Boys
Dinners
12 Jumbo Fried Shrimp
12 Jumbo Fried Shrimp served with fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, and garlic toast. Biggest Shrimp Available!!!
6 Jumbo Fried Shrimp
6 Jumbo Fried Shrimp served with fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, and garlic toast. Biggest Shrimp Available!!!
9 Jumbo Fried Shrimp
9 Jumbo Fried Shrimp served with fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, and garlic toast. Biggest Shrimp Available!!!
Broiled Catfish Filet
10 oz. Jumbo Catfish Filet. Served with shrimp and veggie rice, coleslaw, and garlic butter toast.
Shrimp & Scallop Kabob
4 Jumbo Shrimp & 4 Scallops skewered with Bell Peppers, Mushrooms and Red Onion. Served with shrimp and veggie rice, coleslaw, and garlic butter toast.
Shrimp Kabob
8 Jumbo Shrimp, Skewered with Bell Peppers, Mushrooms and Red Onion. Served with shrimp and veggie rice, coleslaw, and garlic butter toast.
Broiled Stuffed Catfish Filet
Jumbo Catfish Filet stuffed with our scratch made shrimp & crab stuffing. Served with shrimp and veggie rice, coleslaw, and garlic butter toast.
Crawfish Tails Broiled
Louisiana Crawfish Tails served broiled with shrimp and veggie rice, coleslaw, and garlic toast.
Crawfish Tails Fried
Louisianna Crawfish Tails Fried and served with fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw and garlic toast.
Whole Flounder Broiled
Sweet & Delicate. Good to the Bone! Whole Flounder Broiled and served with shrimp and veggie rice, coleslaw, and garlic toast.
Whole Flounder Fried
Sweet & Delicate. Good to the Bone! Whole Flounder Fried and served with shrimp and veggie rice, coleslaw, and garlic toast.
Whole Flounder Stuffed
Sweet, Delicate and Stuffed to the Bone with our Scratch Made Shrimp and Crab Stuffing. Served with shrimp and veggie rice, coleslaw, and garlic toast.
Fried Catfish Filets
'No Bones' About it. A Southern Tradition two 4oz. Catfish filets served with fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, and garlic toast.
Fried Gulf Oysters
Gulf Oysters Fried in Capt's Seasoned Cornmeal and served with fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, and garlic toast.
Scallops Broiled
8 Slightly Sweet and Buttery Scallops Broiled and served with shrimp and veggie rice, coleslaw and garlic toast.
Scallops Fried
Scarlett Snapper Broiled
Scarlet Snapper broiled and served with shrimp and veggie rice, garlic toast, and coleslaw.
Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp
4 Jumbo Shrimp stuffed with Crab and Shrimp Stuffing, Served Fried or Broiled
Tilapia Filet Stuffed
Tilapia Filet broiled and served with shrimp and veggie rice, coleslaw, and garlic toast.
Tilapia Filet Broiled
Tilapia Filet Broiled and served with shrimp and veggie rice, cole slaw, and garlic toast.
Tilapia Fillet Fried
Tilapia Filet battered and fried in cornmeal. Served with french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, and garlic toast.
Whole Catfish & 6 Shrimp Fried
Whole Fried Catfish & 6 Fried Shrimp
Whole Tilapia Broiled
Whole Tilapia Broiled and served with shrimp and veggie rice, coleslaw, and garlic toast.
Whole Tilapia Fried
Whole Tilapia Fried and served with Friench Fries, Hush Puppies, Garlic Toast and Coleslaw.
Whole Catfish
Whole Catfish fried to perfection and served with french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, and garlic toast.
Shrimp Lovers
2 Stuffed Shrimp, 5 Fried Shrimp, and a 5-piece Shrimp Ka-Bob. Served with shrimp and veggie rice, french fries, garlic bread, and hush puppies.
Specials
Features
Captains Platter
3 Jumbo Shrimp, 3 Fried Scallops, 1 Fried Fish Fillet, 1 Stuffed Crab. Served with Fries, Hushpuppies, Coleslaw & Garlic Toast
Mate's Plate (Create Your Own Fried Platter)
Choose 2 Entrees: Shrimp, Stuffed Crab, Scallops, Fish. Served with Fries & Garlic Toast
Broiled Platter
Fish Fillet, Half Scallop Kabob, Half Shrimp Kabob. Served with Shrimp & Veggie Rice, Coleslaw, & Garlic Toast
Wee Mates Chicken
Our Chicken Tenders (non spicy) Fried with French Fries & a Fruit Cup
Wee Mates Fish
Our Fish Filet is Cut into Strips (Fingers) and Fried with French Fries & a Fruit Cup
Wee Mates Shrimp
Our popcorn shrimp (nonspicy breading) w/ ff & cup of fruit.
Wee Mates
Add Ons
1 Fried Catfish Filet
1 Fried Catfish Filet
1 Stuffed Crab
Blue Crab Shell stuffed with Scratch made Shrimp and Crab Stuffing.
1 Stuffed Shrimp
Shrimp stuffed with Scratch made Shrimp and Crab Stuffing.
3 Fried Oysters
3 Fried Oysters
3 Jumbo Shrimp
3 Jumbo Shrimp
Coleslaw
Coleslaw
French Fry Basket
French Fry Basket
Garlic Toast
Garlic Toast
Hushpuppies
Hushpuppies
Shrimp & Veggie Rice
Shrimp & Veggie Rice
Sweet Potato French Fry Basket
Sweet Potato French Fry Basket
Sides
Salads
Garden Salad
Garden Salad with option to add 3 boiled shrimp.
Cheesecake
Locally made New York Style Cheesecake
Key Lime Pie
Locally made Key Lime Pie
Desserts
Bulk Gumbo/Sauces
Gallon Gumbo
1/2 Gallon Gumbo
Michelada Pint
Michelada 1/2 Pint
Tartar Pint
Tartar 1/2 Pint
Red Sauce Pint
Red Sauce 1/2 Pint
Coffee
Tea
Mexican Coke
Large (20-ounce) Coke bottled in Mexico