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    Aw Shucks

    3.9 (481 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Whole Catfish Basket
    Sha F.

    I came with my nephew and we ordered the whole catfish, crab legs, fried shrimp, corn, and potatoes. The crab leg sauce was very flavorful and good. The catfish and shrimp were fresh and fried perfectly, but could've used a bit more seasoning. The corn and potatoes were spicy but still kind of bland. Service was quick, you order at the register, find a seat, and they bring your food out. Overall, it was a good experience.

    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

    #TikiTriathlon continues
    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.

    Our group of happy diners.
    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.

    Crawfishtini ( crawfish martini)

    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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    Thanks for stopping in , Dustin! We appreciate your business.

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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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    Let me start with when you walk in, the ambience is so warming and welcoming you have beautiful…read morelush suede couches that you can sit on with nice pretty little decorations that are nice accents. There is a bar lunch dining special and there is also a special area where you can sit down in the main dining area. There are an exquisite amount of different types of varieties of appetizers that Angel our server walked us through. He was able to provide us with such attention to detail on the menu and on what the whole atmosphere of the restaurant had to offer the food was phenomenal. Everything had flavor when it came to the yellowtail Hamachi. We also had the steak tartare which was phenomenal with the quail egg on top. Everything had flavor that I could not get over when I say the flavor was there and it was never missing. It was never missing. I have never walked into an atmosphere, that was so vibrant and welcoming, this restaurant definitely blew away my partner, and I because we were able to see the different history that they were to show from dates back to 1940s 1950s which is really cool to be able to walk into a restaurant and actually feel like you went back in time and actually experience seafood cuisine the way it should be experienced. It would definitely recommend this place for somebody who has never actually experienced good genuine oysters, two different kinds one from Canada and the other from I forget which coast but they were both phenomenal. Definitely going to come back and bring my mom and my family.

    Absolutely love Even Coast. I do think the portions are a…read morelittle small for the price, but the quality is amazing. Our server - Daria recommended the Yellowtail Crudo which was so fresh and the flavors were so good! She also recommended the seasonal dessert they have- YALL it's a Cherry Cheese Cake inside of a Baklava Dough with Pistachios.....holy cow! One of the best desserts I've ever had! We will be back (( also you have to try their Espresso Martini- best in DFW ))

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    Rex's Seafood and Market

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    Great experience at this restaurant that started with ambience. It feels like a seafood restaurant…read more Service was excellent. They utilize team approach where someone else brought the drinks and food runners brought the food. Manager checked on us to make sure everything was good. Our water glasses were never empty. I ordered a Bloody Mary that they returned with a shrimp and celery stick. Nice touch. I specifically went here to try their soft shell crab and it did not disappoint. Others in the party had lobster rolls and the fried shrimp basket. I forgot to mention that we had the appetizers , crab hush puppies and fried oysters and both were excellent. We also tried the bread pudding and key lime pie for dessert that we really liked. Overall we would definitely return.

    Definitely recommend a reservation! Our 30 minute estimated wait time turned into 50+ minutes. The…read moreambiance inside is lovely and i love the different fish options. The mocktail was delicious. Our crab fingers appetizers were in a tasty sauce. The salad could've used more flavor to it and fresher lettuce, but i appreciated the amount of Parmesan cheese on top. I personally thought the presentation of the salmon was too much and a bit odd. I wish there was more sauce (or at least a side of sauce). The risotto was too bland, but the brussel sprouts were tasty and lemony. The salmon had a great crust, but it was too undercooked for me and wasn't the best salmon I've had. The filet mignon was ordered medium rare, but too us it seemed a lot more rare and wasn't seasoned well. The mashed potatoes were delicious. Our server was kind and helpful.

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    Green Point Seafood and Oyster Bar

    Green Point Seafood and Oyster Bar

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    This was our first but definitely not our last visit. Everything was top tier. We were welcomed and…read moreseated promptly. Our server, John, was friendly and offered to answer any questions we had. He offered honest reviews and suggestions which were very helpful. We went in search of oysters and they did not disappoint. Very fresh, with a nice variety. The main course entrees were very good as well. The atmosphere was upbeat/lively. The place was clean and had a classy vibe. We each had a cocktail, along with a couple pours of tequila and whiskey. We also had the key lime bar for dessert. We spent exactly $400 with tip.

    Heard good recommendations so we tried for dinnner. Very nice atmosphere, lively, trendy. Cocktails…read morewere pricey, but perfect. Had the Palomoa and GP martini. Paloma had fresh grapefruit and martini was shaken to the point of chipped ice and just the right amount of flavor profile. Started with the crab & artichoke dip with fresh chips. Chips were fresh and crispy. The dip was good, but was expecting a bit more flavor and/or crab/artichokes. Moved on to the mains. We asked for a wine to be paired and our server paired a nice red for each of us. We had the redfish, which came with creamed potatoes and asparagus. All was very tasty. Also had the seared tuna with fries. The fries with thin and hot. Ask for the spicy aoli for the fries. The seared tuna was very nicely done. Service was great. This is a happening place, so be sure to get a reservation. They do have a bar, but it was always full during the time we were there.

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    Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab

    4.3
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    Fine dining
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    Decided to have an anniversary lunch here. It was the perfect setting and time of day for a perfect…read morelunch. The staff and service is the reason I gave it 5 stars. I made a reservation and placed in the notes the occasion. The preparation and attention to detail was so appreciated. The food was good. In total transparency, the King crab was a bit over cooked. I believe this could be a one off situation because I have had crab here before that was perfect. Although I did not make a huge issue of it the brief mention of it I made to Dawn, my impeccable server, caused her to relay the dissatisfaction. Once the Manager, Deshon Ford, was made aware he truly went through great lengths to make sure I felt appreciated and the concern was addressed. Maggie was also a warm welcome and a delight to encounter. This is what was ordered: King crab: 7/10 the precut of the shell is very helpful. It did not have the natural sweetness I normally experience. The squeeze of lemon does wake up the flavor a little bit but the cook process did not afford the tender luxury as expected. The lemon butter sauce is good but could be great if using clarified butter with minced garlic and a hint of seasoning was considered. Crab fried rice: 7/10 the presentation and the way it was assembled is great. I also like the ingredients. I could not tell if there was crab throughout. I did see the pieces of shredded crab sprinkled on top. This would be a 10 if it was seasoned a bit more to wake up the palette and there was visible lump crab mixed in throughout along with brown butter. Meatball appetizer: 10/10 I could tell the quality of the meat is high. The ingredients and seasoning is on point. They were perfectly cooked. Still tender in the inside and a crisp on the outside. The sauce on top brought the flavor to a well rounded party in your mouth. Natural chicken: 12/10 I tried a few bites of this meal since it was not what I ordered and it was the best meal of all. The chicken was so tender, delectable and excellently cooked. The potato mixture and the capers are well paired and oh sooooo goood. Bread roll with fresh Parmesan:10/10 So fresh, fluffy, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. The light and fluffy Parmesan sprinkled all over the top elevates the bread to the clouds. The fresh whipped butter is also a great element of flavor with every bite. Mediterranean salad: 8/10 I was thinking this sals did not come with lettuce. The crab, olives, feta, cherry tomatoes, and calamari are a great pairing. The calamari was a bit chewy. All of the other ingredients are good. I think the dressing could use more depth in flavor to help incorporate such good ingredients. Whalla: 10/10 this drink was so lovely and well balanced. A thoughtful mix of ingredients.Loved the smokey presentation.

    We considered it as a late night bite. That was our last dine-in meal in Texas. My wife continued…read moreher trip to Philadelphia, and I had to fly back to China next.day. We arrived there around 9:40PM, June 27, 2026, from AT&T stadium. I was glad it opened until 11PM because it was Saturday. My wife found this restaurant in Red Notes(Chinese social media). The menu even glowed by itself when I opened it. I chose the $59 three course menu, Little Gem Caesar Salad, 6OZ filet mignon, with side dishes, parmesan mashed potatoes, lemon-garlic butter, and dessert was Petit Key Lime Pie. Eric was the waitor, they even splitted the portion evenly, how thoughtful. Eric even said have a safe trip home. I also picked Expresso Martini, I was kind of cocktail lover, as driving in China, I was not allowed to have a bit of alcohol. They were not many customers on second floor, and all of them were party group or something. We ate no seafood in the seafood restaurant.

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