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If walls could talk, Cap’s Place would still whisper about rum runners, secret landings, and the night Al Capone quietly sipped his drink. You reach it by a short boat ride, and that moment alone tells you this is not an ordinary seafood spot.
Between the speakeasy glow, creaky floors, and stone crab claws, every visit feels like stepping into a living museum. Come hungry for Florida flavors and stories that cling like sea salt on your lips.
Origins and Rum Running Legends
Cap’s Place began as a Prohibition era outpost tucked along the mangroves of Lighthouse Point, where seclusion and shallow waters favored quick escapes. Smugglers ran rum under moonlight, and the shack served as a quiet waypoint for thirsty insiders. The founders shaped a hideaway that blended survival, hustle, and hospitality…