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Aw Shucks

3.9 (483 reviews)
ModerateSeafood
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Summer platter
Trinh T.

Aw Shucks is the original Texas Gulf seafood restaurant whose casual flair has made it a staple of Dallas. While lack of indoor seating may keep some folks away (especially in the Texas heat), Aw Shucks continues to deliver great seafood to fans. Shorts welcome! My Overall Rating - 4 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Aw Shucks has transformed over the years, but what remains the same is you order inside then choose a stool inside or a picnic table outside. Outside is covered to shield you from the hot sun or rain, and there are plenty of fans blowing to keep you cool. Seating is limited and not for everyone. 1/2 Star. Service - The staff takes your order, your name, then brings out your food as it's made. They are super-efficient, and there's also another staff member who is constantly clearing plates to make sure you have room for food. Great people here. 1 Star. Food - This may or may not be a true statement, but Aw Shucks invented the Shrimp Cocktail served in a cold glass goblet. Your glass is filled to the brim with plump, peeled shrimp in a glass filled with tangy cocktail sauce. You can order it spicy or mild, and it's the perfect start if you need to cool down in the heat. I'm also a fan of the Aw Shucks Summer Platter. The seafood smorgasbord comes with boiled crab, shrimp, sausage, and potatoes & corn. Like the Shrimp Cocktail, you choose the spice level. I like to crack open the crab legs, dip them in the melted butter, and chase it with some sweet, boiled corn. Prices have gone up over the years, so expect to spend some money on your meal. 1 1/2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes, but only for nostalgic reasons. Truth is, Aw Shucks has a sister restaurant named Big Shucks that serves the same menu but has lots of indoor seating (air conditioning). But Aw Shucks off Greenville is the OG, so it will always be in my rotation. 1 Star.

Oysters
Emanuel L.

I wanted more crawfish & wanted to try a different spot. Yelp lead me here. So, I placed my order & took a seat outside. It was a beautiful day. I noticed other restaurants on the corners. I imagine the area's hoppin on wknds. Oysters 3outta5 Presentation needs improvement. I understand volume & efficiency, but still. The shuck on the oysters wasn't very clean. It's self serve on condiments. They had ketchup, horseradish & lemons outside. I wanted cocktail sauce but didn't bother to ask. I dressed them up and put them away. Hush Puppies 3outta5 They were a little dense. Crispy outside but lacked moisture inside. They had a good flavor though. The Boil 4outta5 I could've used a little more dry spice but the flavor was great. The crawfish were a nice size & the corn & potatoes weren't overcooked. I hadn't had snow crab in over ten years. They made me a fan again! These were nice & plump. I wish we had them on the West Coast!! Frozen Drink 3outta5 I forget the name but I had two. I would've rated it 5 but there's no table service. I had to go back inside to get the 2nd drink & I don't like leaving my food unattended. Nice staff, good food, chill atmosphere. Go taste &C

Oysters
David M.

Aw Shucks is one of the original places in Dallas to get seafood. A mom and pop establishment that have expanded all over the DFW area. They have daily lunch specials and a decent sized patio as well. They have decent sized menu ranging from oysters, poboys, whole fish, and soup. The seafood was delicious and definitely a spot to check out in the DFW area for seafood.

Jessie C.

Great seafood boil!! It's open seating inside and out. We got 1 pound of shrimp, crab, and crawfish with potatoes and sausages ($66) with the original Cajun seasoning. Everything was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Service was fast and flexible. We got 2 rounds of miller lites ($5 each) and they fill it up to the top. For the price and service this was worth it

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Victoria E.

Stopped in for lunch. Lunch specials every weekday Tiki Hubby and I shared Friday lunch fried catfish, 2 shrimps, fries, coleslaw and there yummy hush puppies. What a great deal $7.99. We even had leftovers. Service staff so nice & friendly and sitting outside they have plenty of fans.

Fried Catfish & Oysters with a cold beer!
Thadd J.

I thought I'd drop a quick update--hard to believe it's been 13 years since my first visit, but Aw Shucks is still going strong with the same friendly service, delicious seafood, and that awesome patio that keeps me coming back. I still love grabbing a bite and a cold beer while relaxing outside. The patio has plenty of covered seating, and the misters make it comfortable even on hot days. Watching the world go by on Greenville Avenue just adds to the charm--there's no better way to unwind. When crawfish is in season, it's easily the star of the show, but my personal go-tos are the oysters (fried or raw) and fried catfish. Paired with a cold beer, it's my idea of a simple but perfect meal. I try to make it out here at least once a month, sometimes more when I can. One of my favorite things is bringing friends from out of town--especially if they've never been. It's always fun to watch their faces light up when they taste the food and take in the laid-back vibe of the patio. It's one of those true Dallas experiences I love to share. The staff here really make the experience special--always friendly, attentive, and on top of keeping everything clean, even with a few feathered visitors eyeing the patio. Aw Shucks continues to be one of my favorite laid-back spots in Dallas. Still fresh, still fun, still fantastic!

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George N.

Wanted to grab a quick bite!! Omg!! The catfish poboy was on point!! Fully loaded and with a side of fries and I believe jalapeño hush puppies!! Exceeding my expectations!!

Crawfish and Shrimp
Dustin U.

Place was pretty good. Only complaint I can make is that I asked for the hottest possible crawfish and shrimp boil, and it wasn't very spicy. Self service, but the bus boys were on point. Nice yard with games for friends and kids, so it'd be a good environment for a group outing.

Hannah R.

They have really nice happy hour specials for both fresh and fried seafood. My boyfriend said the oysters were hit and miss, but they were huge. The hush puppies were really good and complimentary which was nice.

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Susan S.

The food here is very good. I had the grilled salmon and I was impressed. It was not overdone and rated up there with like fare in the Pacific NW. I also enjoyed a big bad piece of their fabulous Key Lime Pie! Yummy! Everyone in our group left happy.

Hannah A.

One of the best places I've been in my two years in Dallas. Amazing food, great prices, and amazing atmosphere. You really feel like you're at the beach! The employees are over the top kind and take great care of you. The only thing I'd change is to include wet wipes at the table. 100/10 and will be back.

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Came in for a quick happy hour and ended up hangout for 2.5 hours having such a great time! The customer service and hospitality is off the charts of friendliness of all staff. Got the Monday special of $2.50 Rita's for hh and friend scrimp and wings hh special. Hung around and talked and got to see Danielle who was managing and she was so insightful and all the details of seasonal menu! I tried the Crawfishtini and it was stellar! Explained of how they source there jumbo crawfish and company that they use started a rice vodka from rice cultivation of crawfish!! The tini was phenomenal and I ordered a scrimp cocktail to go with! Highly recommend! And if you see Danielle know you're in the best care! Everyone their is always excited to see you

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The manager (Miss Smith) was extremely kind to us. We had came to service their restaurant. The gumbo was amazing!

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Thanks for the five star review, Victoria!

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Indoor seating is a joke. Fish was absolutely tasteless even though they said it was not swai. Won't be back.

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Thank you Michaela. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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Food was great! Happy Hour prices were great too! Will definitely visit again in the future!

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Ask the Community - Aw Shucks

What is Aw Shucks tarter sauce recipe?

Hi Eric: The recipe is proprietary, but if you have any allergy restrictions, you can speak with the manager when you visit and they will be able to help you with your order. Please let us know if we can do anything else for you. Sincerely, Aw… 

Do they still work on the honor system? Last time I been here about 15 yrs ago!

No not anymore, they wrote your name in the system and when you check out you give them your name. You know people took advantage of them. Sad! Enjoy

Do their wine-a-Rita's really have wine or are they just flavored margaritas ? Margaritas with that finest call cocktail mixes . Anyone know ? They really knock my socks off though !

Hi Viki! Our margaritas at our Dallas location are made with wine. Hope to see you in!

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