This Small Town Kansas Pub Has Some Of The Best Food In The Midwest

Editor's Note: Since the publication of this article, Cap'n Jack's Pub has permanently closed.

There's just something about small town Kansas that makes food taste so much better. Maybe we care more, or maybe there's just something we're doing differently. Whatever it is, this western Kansas pub does it right, and we can't wait to share it with you. Come take a look at today's pick! (Or should I say, catch?) This is one X on the map that marks treasure you won't want to miss out on.

Welcome to Cap'n Jack's Pub, a place where the captain himself might not be, but surely his spirit (and love of spirits) resides.

It's a small town restaurant in Oakley, Kansas that specializes in seafood, flown in weekly to ensure freshness. As fresh as you can get in Kansas, that is.

Inside, you'll find pirate decor at every corner, but no one here will make you walk the plank.

Instead, think of it as a new family, and a new home away from home. After all, you'll find nothing but hospitality and amazing food at this western Kansas pub.

The food is as fresh as it gets, with hand breaded fish fry and plenty of sea and non-sea food options.

My favorite is the tilapia, but you'll also want to try anything that sparks your interest. You might just find a new favorite fish!

For our four-legged food lovers, their burgers are the best in town.

Kobe burgers might run you a pretty penny elsewhere, but Cap'n Jack's knows how to keep them affordable without losing any taste.

There's even some foods you can order to take home, and enjoy later.

Seafood chowder isn't all that common in Kansas, so I make sure to grab some when I can.

Of course, while you're here, don't forget to have a brew with your meal.

Would this be called a flight or a sail?

You'll find Cap'n Jack's Pub at 462 US-83 in Oakley, Kansas. Feel free to use the map below to help you navigate, or find your way there later on. They're closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but you'll find them open any other day starting at 5pm. They close at 10 on Fridays and Saturdays, and close at 9 any other day.

Kansas might not always be your favorite place for seafood, so if you're a fan of four-legged fare, check out all sorts of restaurants in these 9 towns that are bursting with flavor.