Half Shell Seafood House
5231 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL, 34201
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Address :
5231 University Pkwy
Sarasota, FL, 34201 - Phone (941) 952-9400
- Website https://halfshellseafoodhouse.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Classy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Jennifer P.
Had raw Apalachicola oysters on the half shell and they were so good. Several other types of oysters on the menu. This is all new to me as growing up in the northeast I ate cherrystones on the half shell. Who knew there were so many different kinds of oysters? I will be sure to try them all. For the main course I had the seafood sampler. It was very good but I was wishing I got more oysters as there were only two. Definitely coming back.
(5)Paul M.
Pleasant setting, very friendly service. The oysters (a favorite with us) were excellent. The fish dishes (try snapper with crab & shrimp topping) and the sides were just as good (fried okra, sweet potato brûlée!!). We have recently discovered this place and have already been back again.
(4)Cat B.
Server was awesome. Markus. Super fun. They messed up my food, but I'm a server and I understand things happen. They made it better and gave me a royal red to try. Yummy food, great service. And the cheese grits were perfect.
(5)Lisa L.
I enjoyed this place since first time I went about one month ago. Last night, same great good!(fish little fishy..) From very lovely and friendly staff, who(all) can write their names upside down, to consistent delicious food. This is definitely a place I like to go often. Lobster rolls, seafood platter, lobster quesadilla are all perfect for sharing. My favorite soup is lobster corn chowder, and Orlean Oyster for a punch of flavors, little spicy and sooo good! I didn't like salad as much first time because it was welted. Overall, if you like seafood, this is it in this area! *super stars drop by often, keep your radar on! ^^
(4)Chrissy M.
This seafood spot threw me for a loop! The first night of our vacation, my friends and I wanted to go out for dinner. We arrived around 5pm after spending the day on the beach and were the youngest diners in the restaurant which fits the bill given Sarasota is a happenin' retirement haven. We were so blown away by the many options we had to choose from on the menu that we decided to share 3 apps and 2 entrees that came with 2 sides each. To start, the Oyster Combo of 4 different types of broiled, grilled, and stuffed oysters for us to try: they were stellar. The Crab Cakes were delectable while the Cajun Shrimp were cooked perfectly with just enough spicy heat! We had the Seafood Pot Pie and Stuffed Mushrooms with crab for our entrees with sides of (1) Cheddar Cheese Grits, (2) Sweet Potato Crème Brulee, (3) Char-grilled Asparagus with Gorgonzola Butter, (4) Cajun Boiled Potatoes. All were DIVINE. I can't speak highly enough of this restaurant and would recommend to anyone staying or stopping by the great city of Sarasota, FL. ;)
(5)Deb N.
We stopped in for an early dinner 5pm - by 5:30 the place was almost full. The happy hour $2 off drinks and $1 off beer was a good deal, although I was coming off a redeye flight an no sleep. I asked the server for iced coffee - she had a fresh pot brewed for me and hooked me up. We had to get the oysters on half shell - as a frequent indulge of oysters I was first impressed with the size. And taste was on point I say stop in it's worth a try
(4)Babs P.
Have been looking for charbroiled oysters since Drago's in New Orleans and this was a runner up. They were big, delish and the burbon was a good pour. Will visit again when in Sarasota!
(5)Pam G.
If you love oysters then you've been here. I'd like to tell you about everything else we tried but I can't get past the oysters - all delish. Delish. We had the appetizer sampler - three oysters each of four recipes - all fantastic. Fantastic. Get it. I can't wait to go back and have it again. I could have gone right back the next nights. The dinners we all had were each group, from a dinner salad to a fish special - nothing to complain about. However, I'll miss those oysters until I get back to Sarasota. If you love oysters but just don't love a raw bar you have already been here. You have a favorite chair here. And if you don't stop reading this review and get yourself down there.
(5)Angela F.
This joint loooooves aioli....with lots of mayo & lemon...at nausea.... Anyway, nice enough place...our server was a real sweetie & we had a few decent bottles of Sauvignon Blanc ($22 each). We had flown all day then drove from Tampa so we were ravenous & ready to grub down on all the seafood in the sea kinda way, knowwhatimsayin? We started with the fried green tomatoes & crab cakes: 3 fried green tomatoes, 2 crab cakes & plenty - ahem, way too much - aioli. It was ok....I wouldn't order it again....$12 is a bit steep for the amount & quality of this dish. The aioli was strong & dominated any crab or tomato flavors...get it on the side if you must have this appetizer. For dinner we ordered the Bacon Shrimp & Grits - almost a 5 star dish alone...delicious! Creamy, cheesy, smoky goodness & the saving grace of this meal! GET IT! The redfish was breaded on the outside & topped with an orange buere sauce & bacon....which oddly tasted identical to aforementioned aioli. The fish was overcooked & dry, the sauce again too rich & dominant....we sent it back & decided to share the plentiful & oh so tasty Bacon Shrimp & Grits. The sides were all good, not great; we had the fried okra, roasted potatoes w/ Parmesan, & cheddar cheese grits. I may stop back by for the Bacon Shrimp & Grits...otherwise, a rather ambitious but forgettable menu!
(3)Sande F.
This place us incredible. So chill. Ate here last night. Saw the board for Tuesday night lobster dinner: $16.95 Never had cooked oysters before last night. Combo was incredible. You must try the Lobster, Crab and corn chowder. You must ask for Markus to be your waiter. I will possibly update this after my lobster. Top Shell Margarita: yes!
(4)K S.
Stopped here on the way back to airport for lunch. Glad we did, the food was really good. Ordered snapper with crab cake, greens, and sweet potatoe casserole......all excellently! Will definetly return.
(4)Debbie K.
Cajun roasted oysters to die for!! Markus is a amazing waiter. Dino the owner is friendly and wants to make sure your taken care of Stuffed Portabellas are a must!
(5)Amanda C.
we been three times the food good. I like chesburger I don't eat fish but my parets i dont nim glad here something for everyone.my mom enjoys seafood. it inexpesive
(5)Jeremiah J.
Great food! Second visit and everything was great. The rib eye was delicious, especially with a lobster tail!
(5)Mike V.
had the lobster role, sat at the bar. Decent service, decent delivery of my Malibu/pineapple drink. The lobster role was "ok". bread was probably a little "too" crispy.. but it was good, they didn't try to put a lot of other filler in it. trendy location
(3)Carol U.
Have been a couple of times and was pleased each time. Mel behind the bar is very good and attentive. We have had the lobster rolls, good chunks not canned or leftover like you get in some other places. The stuffed mushrooms with seafood were good, but a little too spicy for me. The pot pie is a large serving good crust and lots of filling. Great sides too especially the greens.
(4)Kimbery S.
We stopped in for Sunday Brunch. Markus was awesome! We ordered the gumbo and the chowder. Both excellent, and my husband is a gumbo snob. We also had the shrimp and grits benedict while I ordered the lobster scramble. Both were very good. The shrimp and grits left a smile on his face. We can't wait to come back to try more. Wish we had one in our town.
(5)Cheryl K.
Amazingly delicious Orleans style oysters. Lovely staff (kaitlynn). Top shell margarita really good. Would definitely recommend this place.
(4)D J.
I really feel bad giving this place 3-stars because the atmosphere, the service, & other patrons were all 5-star. You could tell that people love Halfshell; the regulars were waiting for specific servers. And the servers were calling them "friends" and knew them by name. It was great! So why only 3-stars?.... ...well the food was good but nothing extraordinary. By the prices on the menu (& they way other patrons talked it up) I assumed the food who be out of this world but I was underwhelmed. Don't get me wrong, it was good & yes I will return but I wouldn't take friends there if I was trying to impress them. I ordered the crab cake & fried green tomatoes which was only half good. The fried green tomatoes were fabulous but I've had better crab cakes at home. I'll never order their crab cake again. Hopefully, they'll allow me to order the appetizer with all green tomatoes next time. Then for my entrée I had the seafood pot pie w/fried okra & corn on the cob. Orka, perfect! Corn on the cob, great! Seafood pot pie, decent! I was disappointed that I was not allowed to customize the pie (because I don't like peas) but I wanted to try it anyway. I was slightly disgusted that the shrimp were miniatures (we poop still attached). Personally, I would have appreciated 3 large clean shrimp over a bunch of little turds. With all that stated, the pot pie was still decent. I'll probably try a po' boy next time & see how that fairs. Oh and wait Javier our server was very nice & personable (not overly chatty but just attentive enough...just like we prefer...more eating less talking....LOL).
(3)Lauren F.
This is a lovely brunch spot. Their brunch menu is surprisingly affordable (around $10 a meal). The Bloody Mary is tasty and big. Everything on the brunch menu I've tried (benedict, lobster scramble, bananas foster) is EPIC. Even the brunch potatoes are crisp and perfectly seasoned. The specials are very good; we've had both grouper and coconut shrimp with a mango sauce; both highly recommend. Their martinis are fabulous! Try the lemon drop martini. It is not too sickeningly sweet and doesn't taste overwhelmingly like booze either. Something is off about the atmosphere. If anyone gets this reference, it reminds me of a nice Friendly's inside. Not sure if it's the lighting or the booth arrangement that results in a lack of privacy? Can't put my finger on it. The service is always good and food is surprisingly fast. I feel bad that everyone always comments on how the servers have to learn to write their name upside down on the paper tablecloth. :)
(4)John S.
Had an excellent dinner and terrific service! We will be going back very soon. Oysters were humongous and tasty. Don't pass on the smokey bacon shrimp & grits. It's delicious! Wine Wednesday was $10 off any bottle of wine so it was it was a great day to go.
(4)Ty S.
After eating in the Half Shell in Biloxi, we were thrilled to learn there was one in Sarasota. We drove down one Saturday - and it's now our go-to every weekend. This place is as close to perfection as you can get. From the charbroiled oysters to the shrimp Orleans - everything we've had (more than 10 trips now) has been cooked to absolute perfection. Seafood is hard to get "just so" - so often it's overcooked. However, here, it's always been perfect. Everything is succulent, juicy, and perfectly spiced. We especially love the tempura asparagus, royal reds, and oyster po-boy (on wonderful french bread). Top shell margaritas are wonderful. Service is superb - especially Markus. He's a hoot, and a great server. The place runs so well because Dino (co-owner) is always out on the floor and back in the kitchen. He makes sure everything is right. So rare to eat somewhere where just it's always right - worth an hour drive each way every Saturday. Open one in north Tampa Dino!
(5)Tom C.
Good food. A little on the salty side but overall, good. We had the oyster sampler platter, seafood portobello mushroom, red fish and lobster roll - all good. Amber was our server. We would give her a 5 star rating. Service was outstanding - and we're a picky bunch when it comes to service. We'll be back.
(4)Wade P.
There's not much to complain about. Our server, Markus, was extremely friendly and prompt. He made some good recommendations that me and my wife took advantage of. We started with oysters on the half shell. They were huge and delicious. I had the stuffed portobello which was really nicely prepared. My wife had the shrimp and grits which, as a native Louisianan, was not true to the creole version I'm accustomed to but it was pretty tasty. My mom had the red fish which she found delicious also. And the price for three with alcohol and appetizers was about 100$. That's a great deal. This was our first time going but we'll definitely be coming back.
(4)Kayla S.
This place is awesome! The food is amazing and the service is excellent. You may have to wait a little while but trust me it's worth it. First off ask for Markus and you will be guaranteed a good time. He's fun, attentive, and very knowledgeable. As for the food you really can't go wrong no matter what you choose. The ahi tuna appetizer, lobster crab and corn chowder, and seafood stuffed flounder are our favorites so far. The portions are very generous but make sure you save room for dessert because the bananas foster cheesecake is heavenly! I would guess the price range should be $$. The seafood entres are $15+. It's a little on the pricey side but you can tell that the seafood is very good quality, which surprisingly is hard to find in this area. We are very excited to go back and try new stuff!
(5)Carol B.
Just ok food nothing special. Like the kitchen doesn't really care. Average crab cake and not very well presented. Shrimp are fresh but small. The servers weren't very attentive when I was there 1:30 ish. I won't be Back
(3)Mark K.
So-so meal. Had several appetizers. Good wine list. Booth seats not very comfortable. Nate the waiter rushed everything. Will not go back.
(2)Michelle K.
Dinner started off with a key lime martini that tasted like cheesecake in a glass so you know, win. The rest of the meal though was so disappointing. My shrimp po' boy came on an extremely greasy baguette shell that managed to be rock-hard despite being saturated in fat. I would have wanted to explore the science behind this, but I had to call the waiter to ask why my shrimps weren't coated in that special sauce they described so beautifully in the menu (Waiter nicely asked if he could bring my sandwich back to the kitchen so they could toss the shrimp in the sauce. Said "No, thanks." and had it on the side instead. Tasted every bit like supermarket mass-produced BBQ sauce. And not a good one at that.). My friends had the seafood pasta and a platter which came with fried shrimp, etc. Everything was heavy and greasy, the seafood tasted like they've been away from their watery home for a while. We really wanted to like this place because the servers were friendly and helpful but the food just didn't cut it. Boo, Yelp. You let me down and misled me with your stars this time.
(2)Lauryn L.
Since moving to the Sarasota area this has become one of my favorite places to eat. I first tried it with my Mom at the downtown/main street location, however I'm very pleased that they moved to University Parkway. This place is unique and fun with a great menu. On our first visit we were greeted by our server who was fun and asked if we had been in before, when answered that we hadn't she surprised us with some complimentary house specialty oysters. I'm embarrassed to say, being from Massachusetts, I had never tried an oyster. I was skeptical but tried it anyway, and I was glad I did. I threw my previously selected lunch choice out and decided to go with a dozen of the Cajun seasoned grilled oysters. These have quickly become one of my favorite meals, they are perfectly cooked and seasoned, the type of food that you can't stop craving. I have made this a frequent night out spot with friends and family and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for great seafood and a fun atmosphere. Their total red shrimp are delicious.
(5)Ken N.
Oysters were fresh, Bloody Mary's were great. My wife's grouper Oscar was great. We will be back.
(4)Steven T.
Stopped in For happy hour on Sunday. Great bartender and tasty food specials on the happy hour menu. Highly recommend the fried green tomatoes with crab cake. All food specials are only 5.00. Good value, great service , worth a visit.
(4)Mindy T.
I didn't eat here, but you have to get the $5 Bloody Mary on Sundays. The vegetable infused vodka is very tasty and they garnish it with a creole seasoning rim and pickled green beans! Yum! Service was great at the bar during the hump (3-5pm) on Sunday.
(5)Helen L.
I had the Chicken, Bacon and Swiss burger with fries for lunch. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. The portion was reasonable too. I was very pleased as I had only eaten here for dinner before. Service was great too.
(5)Todd B.
Don't get these reviews at all. I did not have the experience everyone else seemed to have. Service - what service? The server was pleasant enough, when we saw her. She took a good 5 minutes to greet us, then never once came back to refill our water - I managed to get a second glass right before we left. Never came to check on our meal until we were basically done. Again, she was nice, but she was absent. Don't know if it was because we weren't ordering drinks and everyone else was, if it was because we were a bit more casual then the atmosphere dictated, or maybe she was just really busy. This was bad service, but with a smile. Food - Eh, okay. I'd probably give it 3 stars if not for the service. I got the Shrimp Orleans. The shrimp in the New Orleans sauce was okay - I'm going to NOLA in a few weeks, so we'll see how authentic it was. But it was served with french bread, and honestly I've never seen this before, it was just slices of french bread - not toasted or warmed up. May as well have been white bread. Just odd. Clearly, based on the reviews so far, I had a bad experience at what looks like it should be a good restaurant. I used to live across the street, and if I still did, I might be willing to give it another shot. But as it stands, I think this was a one and done.
(2)Gretel P.
Amazing seafood. Service was great, like we were the only ones enjoying the restaraunt. Highly recommended.
(5)Allie M.
This place is okay, I have had one good meal and one bad meal here. I would definitely say it's worth the extra 5 minutes to go down the road to Lucky Pelican!
(3)A G.
Oysters are exceptional, sangrias are delicious, need I say more? I love this place, the ambiance is nice and relaxed, the decor is modern and it always feels comfortable. The food is yummy! We go for oysters 1x month, so far it's the best place for fresh oysters and very reasonably priced in Sarasota.
(5)Marc M.
The food is to die for. The service is awesome. Do not listen to the negative people...they are just wrong. This place is terrific.
(5)Patsy T.
The 5 of us had a great time here for dinner. We didn't have to wait too long, but they were pretty busy. Started with my Wine, then the house salad, and awesome portobello stuffed mushrooms, filled with crab and something else, already forgot. The wine was good...others had sea bass, fried seafood platter, and tasty side dishes. Did I say I had some wine? Yes it was good. I'll be back. Very good service too. Busy busy place. PS: I dined at the half shell downtown Sarasota but it didn't come near being as good as this one. Ok, I'm done.
(4)Courtney H.
Awesome food! Great service! Francesca was terrific! Went on my wife's birthday. We ordered the Salmon Special and I had the shrimp and cheese grits. The Cesar side salad was really good as well as the lobster corn chowder. The food was served hot and wonderful! Didn't even need any salt or pepper. I'm exited this place is near by. We also had the cinnamon roll pudding for desert and it was so yummy! Can't wait to come back and try other entrees!
(5)Kyle J.
We are from out of town and me and my friends went here. I tried the seafood but ended up getting a stake because it wasn't so great. Sadly the stakes we not even that great. The butter sauce was basically a butter stick melted then re solidified. Side note: I left my wallet here and called multiple time to try to get someone to see if they had it. After calling every other place I drove back to this place and complained till they actually had someone look for it in the back office. Well needless to say it was there all along but no one bothered to actually look.
(2)Arie G.
Pretty good food. Great service. Oysters were fresh and delicious. Good Fish Dip as well.
(3)Ciaran F.
I have been a longtime patron of the location in downtown Sarasota and was excited when Halfshell moved up to University Parkway since it is now just a couple minutes from home. The food, drinks and service downtown have always been excellent. Unfortunately, the first night I came in at the new location we had a 7 o'clock reservation and was told when we arrived, promptly at 7, that it would be an additional 10-15 minutes, no problem, they were extremely busy. 50 minutes later, after watching at least 5 parties get seated, whom arrived after we did and simply got their way because they complained at the hostess stand I finally said something, lo and behold our table miraculously because available immediately. I hope that the poor service is simply growing pains at the new location as I would like to continue being a customer at this restaurant.
(2)Heidi S.
I ate here for the first time tonight and I'm impressed. The service was top notch and the cocktails, wine selection (by the glass) and food was great. Our party had oysters on the half shell, gumbo, shrimp and grits, lobster rolls and the shrimp linguine Alfredo. Everyone enjoyed their entrees. Meg, she must be one of the managers, is a class act and did a great job answering my question about the amount of king crab served in my entree. Fantastic experience all around. We'll tell our friends and we'll be back! Thank you!
(5)Joy S.
Started with the lobster and crab dip which was really nice and then it was kinda down hill from there. Hubby ordered the seafood potpie. It came with what was supposed to be puffed pastry on top and underneath was not very impressive either. The "sauce" was very watery and the veggies were from a frozen mix and the shrimp were smaller than the craw fish, kind of like the mini shrimp you see in Asian fried rice. I had the seafood stuffed portabellas and they were super spicy. And I know this is a New Orleans inspired place but that doesn't mean EVERYTHING has to have Cajun spice. I really wanted to like the dish but the seafood was lacking and it was visually unappealing and the sauce on top was super spicy as well. And I like some kick to my food. Our daughter had the fried shrimp and those were really good. The cheddar cheese grits were also really good. The Cesar salad was SOOOO over dressed ( and I like a lot of dressing). I don't think we will be back. There are so many other places that do seafood really well.
(2)Lori t.
Just okay for me but the rest of my party enjoyed it. I had the Portobello mushrooms stuffed with seafood. Couldn't eat them. Dated decor and very loud. Service was good. I will give it one more try...maybe.
(2)Bobby C.
Great atmosphere and food is pretty good as well. Kind of like a newer better lit Bonefish. Great: lobster bisque ( get the bowl you won't regret it), lobster roll (Maine tasting-real deal, but get a side of carb as you may feel like you could have used a little more), haven't had a bad meal yet, even the steak was delish, we will go back!
(4)Gabe L.
The food, the service, the management, the ambiance....ALL top notch. The oysters and the fried green tomatoes with crab cakes....WOW!!! They treated me and my family very well, when they made a mistake, they corrected it and even enhanced the meal.
(5)Christine M.
OMG OMG OMG OMG! We just left this place. It was AWESOME!!!! We walked in and the service was super nice and accommodating for my family (we have two kids under the age of 3 so most restaurants cringe when they see us). Julia was our waitress and she was very knowledgeable about the menu and very polite. Then the food.... I LOVED IT! We got the crab and lobster dip appetizer. It was great, the garlic bread alone was delicious and then you dip it in the dip that has HUGE pieces of meat... SO GOOD! The kids menu was good (I'll admit I took a bite of my little guy's Mac and Cheese, it was pretty darn good) and big portions. I had boiled seafood and the hubby had fried and it was all amazing. Sean, the manager, stopped by and chatted with us. Everything was fantastic. The only downside? I was way too full for dessert which looked amazing too. I highly recommend this place!!!!
(5)G M.
Terrible service by Javier ! Obviously not polished - new mall opening up across the street in a few months and you cant give good service now - good luck
(1)LA A.
It's OK. Very pricey for dinner unless you get the $10 sandwiches which aren't bad. It a hard place to review because it's not that it's bad but just not great either. Very middle of the road. They don't seem to have much fish actually despite being a seafood place. And $25 for a piece of flounder with some stuffing is VERY high regardless of where.
(2)Lizet H.
My mother was the one who found this restaurant one day on our way home. We really love it. Some of the choices on their menu that I can recommend because I've tried them are: Oysters on the Half Shell (they are a nice size and very fresh); Oysters Bienville for those who can't handle the raw stuff. These oysters are made with herbs, mushrooms, crab, shrimp and are baked with Parmesan cheese (very yummy); Lobster Bisque is very tasty even though I prefer it without the corn. Smoky Bacon Shrimp and Grits (OMG if you like grits, trust me you will be a fan!); my mother had the Seafood Pot Pie and although the taste was great I was not a fan of the texture. She liked it. The Lobster Macaroni is one of my favorites, they make it with smoked gouda cheese. Trust me you will be taking some home for lunch. It's so rich 1/4 way you will be stuffed. Another favorite of both my mother and I is the Big Easy Surf and Turf. The meat is like silk and it comes with a fried crab cake and if that isn't enough you get chunks of crab meat on top. They use a Parmesan cheese drizzle and then a balsamic reduction. There won't be anything on your plate it's delicious. I just found out they serve brunch on Sundays. Guess where I'm going tomorrow for brunch. I have to try the Lobster Benedict and off course a Mimosa. (They tell you the price of that). Speaking of Mimosa, my only complaint that has nothing to do with the food is the the price of their drinks. They either need to give bigger drinks or reduce their prices. This isn't Manhattan it's Sarasota. I had a Margarita on the rocks that cost me $10 and it was served in a tiny champagne glass aside from that; the food is fantastic and the service is great. When you get there as for Markus, he is a hoot and will have you laughing all night.
(4)D L.
I took my family for lunch, food was excellent and waiter Markus was excellent. Would highly recommend. I am not a seafood lover and they had many dishes that I would order that was not seafood. Everyone at the table had something different and everyone was Happy even the children!
(5)Rob J.
If you want a few drinks and some oysters, this place will do it. But for a nice seafood dinner, shell out a few more bucks and eat elsewhere.
(2)Drea S.
Tried this place out with my husband. Service was quick and friendly. The food was yummy. We ordered the mussles to start and they were amazing. I would definitely go back.
(4)Henry G.
So disappointed in half shell seafood house. Had call ahead seating for 7:30 ....at 8:25 and still not seated, $60 bar bill, no table. Seated others before us. They should appreciate locals who are willing to spend money on a night out before seating snow birds. Don't know that I will return.
(2)Ryan H.
We hit up this seafood place before we left for a cruise, and it was pretty darn good! I got the stuffed flounder and lobster bisque soup. They were both really good! Our waitress was also excellent, as she was personable, on top of things, and knew here stuff. Our experience overall was excellent and I definitely recommend going here if you want some good seafood!
(5)Anthony L.
Fantastic experience today. We had Dee as a server...she was the best yet. She suggested a soup that's lobster, crab, corn chowder that was out of this world. The almond chicken salad was fabulous. I will continue to return. Good food, great service and good value. Thanks!
(5)Arthur S.
We were searching for something new last night and came across the Half Shell. We were seated promptly and our waiter Seth, a man of many talents, (including being able to write his name on our table cloth, upside down, weak hand, with his eyes closed. Now I ask you, is that talent or what?), was very friendly and attentive to our needs. We ordered a bottle of wine that was part of their signature collection. Not disappointed at all. Just a right blend of dry and a little touch of sweet to make this bottle go down quite easily. We ordered the lobster quesadilla as an appetizer. It was very good, although the meat may have been a bit lacking. The flavor though, was perfect. For our main course, we ordered the seafood au gratin and the grilled salmon. Again, the flavors were outstanding and there was plenty of the au gratin. The serving of salmon, in my opinion was maybe a bit small. I made it known to Seth and he immediately wanted to bring an extra piece but I declined. What really did make up for the smaller piece of salmon was the order of Cajun boiled red potatoes. If you like spicy, this is the side for you. I could have made a meal of the potatoes alone. Seth allowed us to sit at the table for a few extra minutes and we were not pressured at all into leaving in spite of there being a wait for service. I will most definitely return here. This dining location is truly an experience.
(5)Mark E.
Food Poisoning! Stay away!! I ordered the shrimp. While I was eating, I told my friends that the shrimp were over fried and didn't taste good. An hour later I was home and had Food Poisoning. Do not eat at this restaurant!
(1)Sisi Z.
The food here is very good but portions are a bit on the smaller side compared to other seafood restaurants in the area. The service was genuinely overall good. There was an issue with a server who got a tad bit annoying. But overall great experience would highly recommend!
(4)JEREMY G.
First time at the new location. The design is nice, except they no longer have the oyster bar, which was one of the main attractions of the old location downtown. It seems they are still going for the late 30s jazz vibe, but being where they are no, it kinda falls short. The service was quick and attentive, but they have become somewhat franchisey in the pushing of drinks an appetizers. The food, which is the whole point, did not disappoint, as usual. The oyster combo is always a welcome addition to my daily diet. We also tried their lobster and crab dip and it was awesome as well. All in all, I don't like the new location, but I will suck it up for the food!
(4)Lilly L.
We decided to try half shell tonight and we couldn't be happier. Becki is a fantastic server and we just decided to follow all of her recommendations. From the bottle of wine we ordered ( she is an expert in wine service) to her recommendation of the oyster combo (an appetizer that has all of the cooked oysters) to especially the seafood stuffed portabellas. My husband had the pecan bacon redfish which was also delicious. We ended our meal with the bananas foster cheesecake and I really don't remember being so happy with a meal. I even had to learn how to use yelp to write this! We def will be back, and we plan on asking for becki to serve us again. Thank you half shell!
(5)Jennifer M.
Omg run, don't walk, to this restaurant! We went for the 1st time Sunday and were so impressed. From our delicious bloody Mary's and margaritas to our crab cake fried green tomato appetizer (yum) to our meals (grouper Oscar and a lobster roll) everything was sooooo good! I can't wait to go back again! I lived in Boston and the lobster roll here was one of the best I've had!
(5)Bob H.
Food was fantastic Shrimp appetizer was flavorful Caesar salad with chicken was amazing Red fish was worth the trip. We will be returning
(5)Raul M.
Best seafood meal ever...best chargrilled oysters u have ever had....entire meal rocked
(5)Scott V.
Have to pump this up to 5 stars, loved this place when it was downtown, lost the atmosphere coming here but the food is just as amazing. The voodoo shrimp is addictive, the shrimp tacos amazing, shrimp and grits... wow, oysters are great (sample them all), have eaten here dozens of times and yet to find anything to complain about. Touch to get in during an snowbird season but worth the wait. Highly recommended, decide for yourself but if you have two taste buds to rub together you'll love the food.
(5)Don V.
Called to ask about what kind of clams on the menu only to be told. "We don't have any clams on the menu" uh... It's called halfshell seafood ".... Nuff said.
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