The BEST catfish, fried chicken and fried green tomatoes that I've had in years!!! Somebody's…read moregrandma had to be in the back throwing down! We were stopping our road trip to find a bathroom and look at God lol I'm so mad we live so far away from this hidden gem! They need to get on Yelp immediately!! :)

This restaurant is now under new ownership called All Soul Out. We stopped by on a road trip and…read morewere not disappointed. The Soul food was delicious, and we're picky about our fried catfish. The owners were adorable- pure southern charm. They even wanted us to sample a Sweet Potato Cookie. We loved it so much, they gave us two to go! It's a small family business that I hope can make it!

The food is sooooo good and so was the customer service. This was our 2nd visit, and it was just as…read moregood as our first visit. I wound definitely recommend the ribs. They fall off the bone!!!!!! Thank You DJ!

We had Lizzie and she made AMAZING suggestions and the owner gave us EXTRA perks because the place…read morewas so busy as a way of saying sorry for how busy it was ! Our daughter attends school at Univ of Alabama and we'll definitely be back for sure. Love the corner booth and even the gentleman who helps to clean tables even helped open the window blind so we could have a better view! Lastly we HIGHLY recommend for appetizers : the quesadillas and we recommend the Voodoo Shrimp (grilled) .... The SHRIMP ARE SO FRESH and to DIE for !!! Even their dressings were pretty spectacular on the salad !

This was my second visit to the Tuscaloosa location of Half Shell. My first was just drinks, but…read moreI'm glad I came back for a light dinner. Started with the yellowfin dip which was pretty good. I do wish they served it with something other than crackers in plastic packages (bread, cut veggies, anything) but I guess there is something classic about the fish house feel to it. Oysters Rockefeller were also good. Well seasoned, well grilled, and we had a dozen. Too much spinach and not enough cheese and shallots for my taste, but still a nice light meal for two. Service was, as in the first visit, fine but not super attentive. I received a refill on my water but wasn't really asked if I wanted to order more food until well into the meal. I'll chock that up to being left alone (which I like), but I still think this place is a little expensive for how little attention you get from servers. Overall, a pleasant early supper. Will most likely come back again and try some of the other grilled oyster dishes.

I'm a weekly regular, If not bi weekly. I've tried the catfish, wings, hamburger steak, mashed…read morepotatoes, yams, Mac and cheese, fried okra and fried green tomatoes. I haven't tried anything that I didn't like. The customer service has always been good. There is usually a long wait, but you are getting your food fresh.. especially when ordering catfish, etc. So you can't really complain. If you don't want to wait a good 30 mins or so, I'd recommend calling ahead and paying over the phone or placing an uber pickup order.

Fast and friendly service.with affordable prices, more importantly the food is really good. Its…read moreclean, quaint and welcoming. What more can you ask for. You get your money's worth and your family fed. Try them, you'll see. Simply delicious flavors and you will come back for more.

Food was fresh and seasoned well. The temperature of the food was great and the customer service…read morewas good. A good variety of food to choose from. Not just seafood

From the owner: Visit our location today for the best cajun cuisine around. read more

Great local place to go before getting on the boat! I got the hamburger with a side salad and it…read morewas great! We also grabbed some drinks for the boat before leaving!

Best food if you are looking for American cuisine 10/10…read moreburgers are some of the best I have ever had. The service was full of southern love and it was truly an amazing experience. The ambiance/ vibe of the place was so low key and amazing. Been coming here for years and reccomend it to no end extent. Gem of Akron

It has been a while-the 3rd star is for sentimental value. This place was a favorite when I was…read moreyounger so I decided to visit while home for the weekend. I was told they are now under new management. The restaurant is located on the Tombigbee River so if you're lucky to have seat next to a window you can watch the river traffic or you can step out onto the "patio area". Service was great as usual. Menu options are limited- Catfish is the only fish option, there are crab claws, hamburger steak, chicken fingers to name a few. THE SLAW is still the same- it has always been a favorite. OVerall it's a nice place to go hang out if with a group.

11/08/25- Been going…read moreto eat here for 45 years but haven't been in a couple of years. Went tonight with a church group expecting a good night. I was sadly disappointed. They weren't crowded or busy (first hint on a Sat night) but our appetizers were small and salty. Around the table, entrees took a long time to arrive then were wrong, barely warm and just simply had very little taste. My HB steak was just a burger patty on a plate with some canned brown gravy dumped on top. No toast or anything. Was supposed to come with a baked potato but came with sweet potato fries. Even the slaw they've been famous for for years and years, was just not the same and wasn't good... We won't be back.

Been 5 years since I've been here. My mom wanted some oysters and shrimp so I made a bee line down…read morehere for her. This place is always hopping and thankfully I got here at just the right time. Got the s6 shrimp and oyster combo plate with fries and hush puppies. She's gobbling it up.

Overall 4 Stars If…read moreyou want a decent Po-Boy in Meridian, make a pit stop at Seafood Express. Get your gas and chips but you GOTTA' get their sandwiches! Ambiance - A locally owned gas store / deli, you can order a variety of FRIED food, both Surf or Turf, plates, family style or a la cart. The only fresh seafood they might have is Crawfish, when in seasoned. There are three or four small tables to seat and eat. I recommend as order as takeout. Service - the staff were fast and friendly. With a steady supply of locals coming through, they ready to take your order. The deli section is stocked with a lot of fried items so you can get your food quicker. However, I would recommend to get one of their PoBoy sandwiches. You won't go wrong. You may have to wait 5-10 minutes but it worth it. Food - 4 Stars Shrimp PoBoy combo w fries and drink. $13.99 I would have given it 5 stars but the fries were overcooked and too crunchy. The quality of the potato of the fries could be better too. The bread was fluffy and toasty just as it should be for a PoBoy! The amount of shrimp was overwhelming. See pictures. The sandwhich came w lettuce, onions, pickles and tomatoes. No mayo. I ordered the 8" combo meal but they have a 6" size, if you counting your calories because your cholesterol will still be high with the amount of fried food! Oh, I forgot, they have shrimp fried rice too. So get a side order! I forgot to order mine. Bummer. Enjoy

Always good seafood boils! I got the $60 crab legs boil.. I needed a wheel chair to leave. So so…read moregood.

This is a good restaurant for boiled seafood if that's your thing. Our server was good even though…read moreshe seemed to have tables spread out across the restaurant. It may be a good idea to group the tables in a server's area more closely together

This is a hot new restaurant in historic downtown Demopolis! We saw the mayor here today…read more We entered an unpromising door at the sidewalk, and were faced by a long flight of ordinary stairs up. At the second floor is this Bistro. Go in the door and look to your right. You'll see two dining rooms with large windows, brightly painted walls, and wonderfully artistic furniture. I wonder what they're doing for handicapped accessibility. I don't know if they'll have ground floor dining, or a service elevator or what. Our Crab Chowder was excellent! It has a little Cajun heat to it, so I'd recommend only getting a cup, and ordering something else to eat with it to cool your mouth. Lunches are about $10, so I'd come here then. Supper is more like $20. Watch that extra last step out the door, so you don't fall onto the sidewalk!!

The fried green tomatoes were very good and the oysters on half shell. I do feel that the other…read moreservings were overpriced for the portions. I ordered pick up so unsure about the service really. Limited seating and only accessible by long flight of stairs.