"Customers began noticing a change in Captain D's fish fillets in mid-2025, describing them as heavy and strangely firm, with some finding them mushy. Many critics agreed that the fish had a bizarre, chicken-like taste and texture, which was only acceptable if referring to Captain D's fried chicken. The fillets also shrank in size, and the coating went from crunchy to limp."
"In February 2026, Captain D's confirmed in a Facebook video that it had 'recently changed our fish due to market availability, but ... we're listening to all feedback.' However, the restaurant has yet to specify which fish it now uses in its battered fillets."
Captain D's Seafood Kitchen, operating for 57 years, recently altered its batter-dipped fish, resulting in customer dissatisfaction. Reports indicated changes in texture, with some describing the fish as heavy and firm, while others found it mushy. Many customers noted a chicken-like taste, and the fillets appeared smaller with a limp coating. In February 2026, Captain D's acknowledged the change due to market availability but did not specify the new fish type, leading to speculation about a switch to swai.
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