Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen in Hartsville
One thing we can all agree on is good food. French chef, Julia Child, declares that people who love to eat are the best people. Fort and Horne, LLC has the brought Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen, the perfect restaurant for people who love to eat. Kelvin L. Horne of Columbia, South Carolina and Edward Fort of Horatio, South Carolina have joined forces to build Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen in Hartsville.
Captain D’s now graces the corner of West Washington and South Fifth Streets. Hartsville and surrounding communities can enjoy quick-service seafood dining in a beautiful beach-inspired location. Captain D’s menu includes traditional fried shrimp and fish, grilled shrimp and fish, and salmon cakes along with a large array of side dishes all at affordable prices. Horne says, “I have enjoyed 30 successful years with Captain D’s and it is my pleasure be part owner and operator of the best seafood restaurant franchise in America.”
Fort and Horne met last year and began discussing how their venture would enhance life in Hartsville. Fort, owner of Fort Farms and doing business as L & E Livestock and Edward Fort Nurseries and Cattle Farm, is delving into the food industry for the first time. His 21 years of savvy, successful business experience in the area brings a strong influence to the ultimate success of Captain D’s.
The restaurant opened for business on October 24, 2016 with 60 employees ready to work. Captain D’s opened with the support of the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce, South Carolina Works, and Coker College. Horne brought his former general manager of 15 years, Margaret McNulty, to help lead the restaurant to a mainstay in Hartsville. McNulty says, “I am proud to work for Captain D’s and serve hot, fresh, high-quality seafood to the people of Hartsville.”