Captain's Tavern Restaurant   

Traffic-heavy U.S. 1 is far from an idyllic spot for a fantastic seafood restaurant. Captain's Tavern, however, has managed to get away with its location for more 30 years, thanks to its off-the-boat freshness and delightfully dingy decor reminiscent of an old-school seafood shanty. With a massive menu and equally massive -- and impressive -- wine list, a meal at the Captain's Tavern is bound to satisfy even the pickiest eater. Lobster bisque is possibly the best in town, and seafood, which tastes as if it's just been caught and is available for purchase in the neighboring market, is cooked any way imaginable. Macadamia nut-encrusted pompano and Tuesday's two-for-one lobster tails are among a stellar list of standouts. Because Captain's Tavern doesn't take reservations, there's almost always a wait, but have patience, soak up the ambience, and pretend you're on a ship with nowhere else to go. -- Lesley Abravanel