Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 1543 reviews

What Joanne Melo doesn't like about Captain Ken's Diner:
The potential to be great is there but really only average no home made tartar sauce, coleslaw in small plastic cups and what looked like store bought frozen calamari. The only star and thank goodness there was one) pan seared pickerel!! The service was great and the place clean. I will go back and stick to the pan seared pickerel! View all feedback. What Sonia Popolla likes about Captain Ken's Diner:
We stopped by after our camping trip for lunch and had their fish and chips. It was amazing! We especially loved the grilled fish. It was nice to have that option instead of the usual deep fried, although we got that as well. Both were very good. The service was very friendly. You can't go wrong! View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
4.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Nelson
20.11.2017 - 14:53

We go to this restaurant quite often for their fish and chips. The best around if you ask me. Captain Ken is friendly and accommodating and the girls who wait t...

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Hillard
20.11.2017 - 14:53

We are eaten here on many a weekend in the way back from our cottage . Fabulous locally caught fish and chips pan fried ! Yum!

Roland
20.11.2017 - 14:53

The owner, service and food are amazing! They have an awesome beer selection. They offer Mill St. dark being my favourite! The fish and chips halibut is amazing...

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Elio
20.11.2017 - 14:53

We dined here on a Sunday. Staff were racing through packed restaurant. Pleasant staff. Good food. Great prices.

Hilda
20.11.2017 - 14:53

While Captain Ken's offers more than fish and chips. Seems to be what we go here most often for. And they do it right. Love the restaurant, and if in area DO DR...

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Captain Ken's is a cozy restaurant in Penetanguishene that offers a mix of pub-style and diner fare. While some dishes fell short, such as the pale burger and slow service, others like the chicken Caesar wrap and pan-seared pickerel left a positive impression. Despite some inconsistencies, the restaurant shows potential with its generous portions and friendly service. For those seeking a reliable spot for fish and chips, Captain Ken's comes highly recommended.

Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 131 reviews
jjdcan
03.08.2023 - 07:26

As a group of 32 people, we were pleased with the meal. We took 3 tables, and each table received their orders together, which was nice. The halibut was generou...

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Jodel
03.08.2023 - 07:26

What a charming and satisfying visit! Great service, and the fish chips was fast fresh. Perfect portions and reasonable price!

Stellan
03.08.2023 - 07:26

We had a traditional English breakfast. There appear to be some evening specials to select from but in general this is quite a run down place

WilliameVM
03.08.2023 - 07:26

This is as local as it could be. Went on a Saturday night and there were lots of middle age people having dinner many ordering wine bottles with their fish. Goo...

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Jennifer
03.08.2023 - 07:26

From the outside, we expected a dark, cozy pub, but we entered to find an empty, brightly lit, diner style front restaurant. The back opened up and was more pub...

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Google
4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Imran
18.06.2023 - 10:00

Still the best!!! We always make it a point every time we are back in town!!! A million stars. Price per person: CA$60–70 Recommended dishes: Homemade hamburger...

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Eleanore
18.06.2023 - 10:00

For the first time, it had a much better experience. Get out. It was completely empty when we got in, only 4 employees. Waiting was exaggerated when we came in,...

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Nathen
18.06.2023 - 10:00

Great food great service The food was awesome as usual Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: CA$50–60 Recommended dishes: Pickerel

Tjaš
18.06.2023 - 10:00

We have been going to Captain Ken's with our family and friends for several months now. Once or twice a week, all meals good, in fact very good. Had a weird one...

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Giovanni
18.06.2023 - 10:00

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: CA$20–30 Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 3

Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 97 reviews
Joanne
29.12.2023 - 22:50

The potential to be great is there but really only average no home made tartar sauce, coleslaw in small plastic cups and what looked like store bought frozen ca...

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Tom
29.12.2023 - 22:50

OK place: OK beer selection, OK food menu, OK atmosphere, and OK food taste. But there's not much else in Penetanguishene, so an OK place there is worth a try.

Ben
29.12.2023 - 22:50

Not to bad, staff were outstandingly friendly. The food was good but was

gillyghome
29.12.2023 - 22:50

Fantastic fish and chips and breakfast is a great price as well.

Laurie
29.12.2023 - 22:50

Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Large chicken wings.

HeyRestaurants
3.4 ★ from 1062 reviews
Verna
15.12.2023 - 06:59

Great diner, friendly, food is excellent. Fish is cooked to order. No complaints from me and my husband. And bonus, Ken is Metis.

Jenn
15.12.2023 - 06:59

Absolutely the best fish and chips dinner we've ever had!! Food was served fast and piping hot, the servers were quick and very friendly!! A very warm...

Lindsey
15.12.2023 - 06:59

Excellent service every time, great food and you can't beat the specials!

Joe
15.12.2023 - 06:59

Wonderful spot... Best fish and chips I've ever had and friendly, courteous staff. Captain Ken himself is one of the nicest restauranters I have ever...

Linda
15.12.2023 - 06:59

It is our favorite spot for Pickeral. Great food and fabulous service.

Yelp
2.9 ★ from 14 reviews
Daniela
03.05.2024 - 19:40

We were advised about the long waits by another customer before we went in but we decided to try it, we had already made a reservation. We waited a very long ti...

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Angel
03.05.2024 - 19:40

Crazy outrageous prices. $18.95 for 1 piece of fish and chips. Server was horrible. She complained about her job the entire time. Once our food arrived she neve...

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Leslie
03.05.2024 - 19:40

BOTTOM LINE: PICKEREL, PICKEREL, PICKEREL! I remember first eating here my first time and loving the PAN-FRIED PICKEREL (freshly caught! . Fast forward 5 years,...

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Maddie
03.05.2024 - 19:40

Disgusting restaurant. Got fish and chips take out, got it home and found a moldy dinner roll, it's had got so rotten the whole bun was blue. When we took it ba...

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Wayne
03.05.2024 - 19:40

Came here for the all you can eat fish and chips special on a Wednesday, it was good enjoyed it I will go back.

Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 240 reviews

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