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Captain Jack's
Captain Jack's
The Story Behind Captain Jack's
From a humble food truck dream to Cassville's favorite destination for fresh fish, golden shrimp, and slow-smoked brisket burgers.
How It All Began
A family's love of cooking became Cassville's favorite spot
Michael and Nemia Goade always had a dream: to share their love of bold, fresh flavors with the community they call home. It started with Michael's passion for slow-smoked brisket and Nemia's gift for bringing people together around a table.
They took a leap of faith, starting with a food truck and a handful of family recipes that had been perfected over years of backyard cookouts and Sunday dinners. Every batch of fish was hand-breaded, every burger was pressed fresh, every sauce was made from scratch.
"What started as a food truck dream became Cassville's favorite spot for fresh fish, golden shrimp, and slow-smoked brisket burgers."
Word spread fast. The lines got longer. And Michael and Nemia knew it was time to put down roots. They opened the doors at 494 Highway 76, giving Cassville a permanent home for the kind of food that makes you feel like family.
Today, Captain Jack's is more than a restaurant. It's a gathering place, a community staple, and proof that when you cook with love, people taste the difference.
"From a single food truck and a dream, to the most talked-about restaurant in Barry County."
When you eat at Captain Jack's, you're eating food made by parents who feed it to their own kids. That's the Goade guarantee.
The Goade Family
Michael & Nemia Goade
The Journey
From dream to destination, milestone by milestone
The Dream
Michael & Nemia Goade had a simple dream: bring bold, fresh flavors to Cassville. Family recipes passed down and perfected over years of backyard cookouts.
The Food Truck
Hit the road with a food truck, perfecting recipes one stop at a time. Every batch of fish hand-breaded, every brisket smoked low and slow.
Growing the Crew
Word spread fast. Lines got longer. The Goade family knew it was time to grow. The community was hungry for more.
The Storefront
Opened doors at 494 Highway 76, giving Cassville a permanent home for fresh seafood and brisket burgers. Same recipes, real kitchen.
Captain Jack's Today
Now serving the community daily with the same family recipes, same passion, bigger kitchen. Join 2,000+ hungry pirates who've made this their spot.
The Captain's Code
The principles we live by, every single day
Fresh Catch
Everything is prepared fresh daily. No shortcuts, no freezer-burned nonsense. Family recipes you can't find anywhere else.
No frozen fish. Ever.
Family First
Family-owned, family-run. When you eat here, you're part of the crew. The Goade family treats every customer like their own.
Parents who feed this to their own kids.
Smoke & Fire
Our brisket is smoked low and slow. You can't rush perfection. That's the Goade way, and you can taste the difference.
Fair Prices
Honest food at honest prices. No treasure map needed to afford a great meal. Plus FREE add-ons with every order.
Skip the Branson prices. Eat better here.
Community Roots
Cassville is home. We sponsor, support, and serve our neighbors. Part of the Cassville family since day one.
Local roots, local love.
Made with Love
Every plate leaves the kitchen with pride. That's the Goade guarantee. From our family to yours, with love.
What the Pirates Say
Don't just take our word for it — hear from the crew
"Best fish in the Ozarks, hands down! The whole family loves it. We come here every Friday and it never disappoints."
"That brisket burger changed my life. I drive 45 minutes just for it. Worth every single mile."
"FREE grilled onions?! These people are legends. The food is amazing and the prices are so fair. Cassville treasure."
By the Numbers
The proof is in the pudding... and the fish, and the brisket
Our Famous Menu Board
Fresh catches & bold flavors
Your Table is Waiting
Your table is waiting at 494 Highway 76. The crew is ready.