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    Half Shell

    3.6 (367 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    HALF SHELL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Club sandwich with stuffed baked potato
    Tara H.

    Upon walking in, the place looks interestingly nice. There is a dress code as far as full clothing required which is understandable for any restaurant in my opinion. Our server was very nice and helpful. I met my husband for lunch here and I had our 2 year old with and other servers that walked by engaged with him and were friendly as well. The food we got was good, but nothing amazing. The only thing I didn't care for and would not order again was the lobster dip. It was missing something, but I couldn't figure out what would have made it better, because of this it had an odd flavor. I got a patio salad with blackened shrimp for my entre. I should have gotten grilled shrimp with it, but it was still a decent salad. My husband got basically a club sandwich with a stuffed baked potato. That potato was the best out of the whole meal. So good! I will probably go back and try other items on the menu.

    Rockefeller Oysters
    Adrian R.

    The service was fairly quick and our waitress was really nice. I enjoyed a cocktail and the Rockefeller oysters, which were quite delicious! However, the crab cakes were a dud. There was no real crab flavor and they seemed like they were a frozen crab cake over something fresh or made in the restaurant. Not bad, not great.

    Rockefeller oysters
    Abigail J.

    I had the charcoal oysters and they were the most fresh oysters I have ever had. The setting was giving the 80s and it was somewhat quiet. My sever was very nice and we left her a tip . The only downside is the place had a smell and the building is outdated

    Mississippi catfish
    Herm H.

    Good food, good vibes , love the appearance , fast service. Would come again. Prices are a little high for what they are

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    everything was so good here! I'm not sure why there's so many negative reviews? everything we had was really delicious.

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    9 months ago

    The food was awful this time. I don't know what happened to this place. It also had a horrible smell. Like raw sewage.

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    They do not have the classic Half Shell - Shrimp eggrolls, Monte Cristo, or Chef Salad.

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    Food was good, & service was great! Wanted a place I could enjoy while traveling alone on business & the half Shell delivered!

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    Coastal Fish Company - Delicious

    Coastal Fish Company

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    We dined in last night to celebrate a birthday. We were seated on the back patio area. The weather…read morehas been temperamental lately but it was a little bit warmer so it worked out. There were heaters going by the time the sun set which helped not out the chill coming from the lake. Gianna was our server for the evening. Cocktail: Coastal 75: yummy! NOLA style half dozen oysters: soo flavorful and delicious. I should have gotten a full dozen We enjoyed sitting with one another while eating and chatting. The atmosphere is welcoming. The view of the lake at sunset is nice as well. There is complimentary valet available for those dining in. Point Judith calamari: crispy and seasoned well

    I came to Coastal Fish Company for a special occasion after wanting to try it for years, and…read morehonestly the experience was really disappointing--especially the service. Our server was barely attentive to our table. She went around checking on other tables near us, but hardly came to ours at all. The only time she really interacted with us was when she brought the check. No follow-up, no asking how the food was, no drink refills--nothing. It honestly felt like we were overlooked the entire time. To make things worse, she wasn't even the one who brought out our food. Someone else dropped it off, and after that we were basically on our own. For a restaurant at this price point, I expected much more attentive and professional service. The food didn't make up for it either. I ordered the Chilean sea bass, and it was very underwhelming. The fish lacked flavor, the potatoes were soggy, and overall it just wasn't enjoyable. Definitely not what you expect for the price. Overall, between the inattentive service and the disappointing food, the experience just didn't live up to the hype at all.

    Saltwater Crab - Godzilla roll

    Saltwater Crab

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    I highly recommend this place. Their prices are reasonable and the appetizers and meals delicious.read more

    My husband wanted to try this restaurant because it had gotten good reviews for its Cajun fried…read morerice. It was super busy when we got there so we were placed on a waiting list. No problem! There was a crawfish festival going on right outside its doors so I checked out some vendors while waiting. When our number was called I headed back to what was a literal zoo! It was so noisy that I couldn't converse with my husband. One customer (hyena) was talking and laughing so loudly from the back bar area that her voice carried to the front and startled me every time she opened her mouth. Just uncouth and inconsiderate. I had seen lots of people outside eating boiled crawfish that was pouring out of the styrofoam containers but my husband suggested I get it here. It was on the menu for $9/ 1/2lb and $15/lb but with a minimum pound order, and today bc they were competing with the festival, they upped the price to $20/lb. I had never had whole crawfish but it looked delicious from the outside vendors. I thought my husband was splitting the order with me but he ordered the Cajun fried rice and a grouper fish sandwich. He also ordered the soft shell crab appetizer. It was okay. It was 1 crab, maybe. I was so disappointed when my food arrived in a bag, especially then learning how to twist off the head of the crawfish and discovering there isn't much to them, so in essence it's a pound of useless head. I also thought the crawfish was bland and not worth the effort. Not the restaurant's fault that I didn't know better. My husband said the grouper upset his stomach and tasted like an oil sandwich. To make matters worse, we sat next to a table of 4 young people cursing and on a video call, 1 who made me hyper alert about my surroundings. I was just turned off by the environment and couldn't enjoy my food so I took the entire meal with us so my husband could eat it later. $80 bill for a meal we didn't enjoy and a loud and uncouth environment.

    Crab Island - Demolished Little Island

    Crab Island

    (30 reviews)

    Cordova

    My husband and I have been wanting to try this spot out since it has the same name as one we had…read moreback where we lived. It is very different than any crab boil place we been to. You order at the counter and seat yourself. They do supply the tools needed, bibs, gloves, and crackers. Each table has a big bowl which we assumed is for your shells. We ordered the Big Island Gold as it was perfect for the both of us. They were out of sausages so we did ask for extra shrimp. Everything was cooked to perfection, even the potatoes. I'm guessing since it's an order and seat yourself kind of place, they don't really check up on you too often. For the most part this is good spot.

    Had a great time with family last Saturday. The food was well seasoned and tasted yummy…read more Many of us ordered the Little Island which came with two snow crab clusters, 12 shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. The food was very good. You have a choice of 3 butters and 3 types of seasoning. You pick one from each category. Liked that the seafood boil is served out of the bag. There was plenty of food in the bag. I did take half of the food home. Some of my family ordered the fried fish and shrimp. Everything had a great flavor. Service was good. You order your selection at the back counter then it is brought to the table. Ambience was standard diner like environment. The tables were sticky and some of the chairs were kind of rocky. The silverware was not as clean as we would have liked it to be. That was the biggest hiccup. The tartar sauce was not refrigerated. That was a concern. I will be back to order the food again but will need to bring my own Clorox wipes. Nit a problem since the food was tasty!!

    Half Shell - seafood - Updated May 2026

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