Food was excellent Our server Baron was very attentive and efficient Great atmosphere So good we are returning tonight read more

I recommend you go to the location a few blocks away. This one inside the casino isn't as good and is also a little bit more expensive. There's a stand alone restaurant nearby which is better. Our server was nice. It was dark and inside a casino. Decor dated. Plenty of free parking at least at the casino. I ordered a dozen chargrilled oysters and they didn't come out sizzling hot like they should have. The oysters themselves were luke warm. Tasted ok but not great. Shortly afterward, I had diarrhea. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - A dozen chargrilled - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

First time here at Half Shell Oyster House. I must say that I am a picky eater when it comes to seafood, but Half Shell met my expectations. Everything we ordered was so good. We arrived around 7:30 but were seated at 8PM. 30minute wait was not bad since there was a crowd. Pro tip, the restaurant was cold so bring a sweater. Here is what we ordered: Charbroiled Oyster - 100/10, my family loved this. Charbroiled oysters with white wine, butter garlic, herb sauce & parmesan cheese. Fried Crab Claws - I had this sauteed Orleans sauce instead of fried. 10/10 would recommend. Crab Cakes - Large six ounce hand-crafted crab cake made from blue crab meat (import), blended with sautéed vegetables and seasonings. Grilled and topped with blue crab meat (import) ravigotte and Parmesan. My brother said these were the best crab cakes he had! Crab Seafood dip - Crabmeat & Shrimp, melted cheese with some herb & Panko crust. Severed with toasted French bread. Definitely my favorite appetizer. Mahi Savannah - Pecan encrusted mahi over cheddar cheese grits with sauteed gulf shrimp. The star show of our meal - I'm not a fan of grits but everything pair nicely together. We ordered a lot of appetizers and one entrée because we could not decide on just one or two appetizers. We enjoyed all of them and would recommend anyone to try this place out! read more

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Our second time here. Came on a Tuesday so there was no real wait. Otherwise definitely join the waitlist. I had the special Wasabi encrusted Tuna. Delicious. It came with fried green beans that were crispy with the chili sauce, insane! The restaurant is a little dark so the old man had to use his flashlight on his phone. Got a chuckle from the staff as they are used to it. Drinks were good-he had a pecan whisky old fashioned which he sipped on. This is on our must go to list! read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Summer specials - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

Half Shell was the first real restaurant I hit in Biloxi. There are a few locations in the area, but this one is located in the Hard Rock Hotel. My friend who lives in the area and I shared the charbroiled oysters, while I ate the raw oysters. He really liked the charbroiled oysters, and he doesn't like oysters in general. I enjoyed the freshness and brininess of the raw oysters. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy my po boy as much. The shrimp were small, there was no mayo or remoulade sauce, and the roll did not stand up to the fillings. On the other hand, my friend really liked his cheeseburger and fries (not pictured). Qi was a good waiter. He was attentive and accommodating. My friend felt he did not receive enuf fries, and Qi was kind enuf to bring my friend more fries at no charge. Regarding the ambiance, its upscale in here. The motif is dark and there is a bar, a sushi bar, and several tables of two & four. I would return to Half Shell, but I would shy away from the po boys. The other food is much better. read more

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While visiting Biloxi recently my friends & I decided to stop in Half Shell to eat. We ordered a few things, all very delicious. The charbroiled oysters and crab beignets were very delicious. The raw oysters were perfect, as was the gumbo. Everything passed the "eat local" test for me. Service was good, we came in midday on a Saturday in November, so it wasn't much of a crowd. We were actually seated immediately. I'd definitely come back here on future visits to Biloxi. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

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Food quality and service not what it used to be, but prices are higher. Very poor value.

Food and service are the r best!! Oysters am soups and lobsters all so Yummm!! We never get enough read more

sold me 86'd food that was never brought canceled my reservation after 1 min while inside restaurant! Too many shells in crab cakes and the butt ends of tomatoes served with the core in the crab cakes! inconsistency in my alcoholic beverages sweet potato boiling in plate after the fact of not receiving my side daughter ordered the same thing. Hers was not even warm and hers was actually bought with the entrée! Then appetizers late were told they were burnt when that wasn't the case at all. Then the manager reaches out asking us to contact him literally asks us!!!! and then does nothing and leaves us on read!!!!! Zero response after requesting us to talk to them if the manager doesn't care , why should anyone else I mean why even reach out to the customer to do that? I mean we didn't ask for jack crap from this place I paid my almost 200 dollar bill and left. all round waste of cash. read more

Outstanding location, service and menu! Very reasonable prices. We routinely enjoy this local spot and highly recommend you try it.

I love this place! I would recommend to get there early or set a reservation. Ask for Josh! He is awesome and amazing! It had been sometime since I was at this location but I lucked up and he was my server again! We had a great time! Very patient and excellence service all around! Nothing is bad on the menu! The place is beautiful. They decorate with seasons/time of year. Very intimate. Great date night, quick lunch or dinner with the fam! This is a must do! read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Charbroiled oysters - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

The food was good so for that I would have given a 4 star. However the location is very dated and in need of some tender loving care. Our waitress was very nice and helpful. Everything was good. The ambiance was just lacking. I had the seafood pasta and it was top notch. My husband had the seafood platter. Everything was just so so he said except the fried shrimp was better than anything he has tasted. We had tasty drinks and left with full bellies so we were content. Not in a hurry to eat here again. We really wanted to love our dining experience. read more

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OMG Best food in Biloxi. It's my go to every time I visit the coast. Located in the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi Mississippi. Have another trip planned for tomorrow and looking forward to going again and inviting some friends. Hate to say, but I eat the same thing every time I go because it's so damn good. The staff is polite and kind. You can't ask for anything more than great food with great smiling staff. read more

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Great fresh seafood thats our must do spot in Biloxi Terrific oysters and wide selection of seafood dishes read more

The oysters are fantastic! The stone crab claws for an appetizer were indulgent. The Christmas lobster special is the best dinner ever!! read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

Visiting Biloxi, I heard a lot about royal red shrimp and I happen to be in the Hard Rock Casino and discovered that the Half Shell Oyster House had them on the menu so I decided to sit at the bar and enjoy a few. Service at the bar was OK but I had to wait a bit for the bartender when I was truly the only person sitting at the bar. I ordered a half pound of the royal red shrimp as recommended and I also ordered a side of the red beans and rice. The rice came out ahead of the shrimp which was fine, however, I could immediately tell that the beans were a little thicker than I expected them to be. The beans had two nice pieces of sausage and were also served with rice and two small hush puppies, however, I was not a fan of the taste of the dish overall. The shrimp eventually came out and you can understand why they are called royal red because they are bigger than most shrimp and they do have a harder shell that is red in color. These shrimp are supposed to have a consistency of lobster according to what I have learned about them and also according to what locals shared, but I didn't necessarily get lobster vibes from them, but rather softer shrimp if that makes sense. While the shrimp did not have their heads attached, which I truly appreciated, they were not deveined which was something that I truly didn't care for. There was also close to no flavor in the shrimp and in the drawn butter that they were served with, so I tried to jazz them up with a little salt and pepper and hot sauce, which honestly did not do much to the flavor. Overall, it was just a mediocre experience and I can say that I tried the royal red shrimp in Biloxi Mississippi but if I never have an opportunity to try them again, I won't be missing anything and I will forever stick with the red beans and rice in New Orleans bc these beans were not it! read more

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The food and service are amazing. Everyone from the hostess to the wait staff are all so sweet and accommodating.

Not very impressed for a local spot that's been around for a long time. The only fish that wasn't imported was catfish. Oysters, crab claws and gumbo were good. Great service! read more

Food always great, service always great, ambiance good. Great for dinner and brunch, sushi bar good Recommended after MANY visits there read more

I have visited Half-Shells in two states and each time the food has been fresh, hot, and delicious. I love those fried green tomatoes and oysters. read more

They had great service. Good food and a nice happy hour. Their drink menu is extensive. The oysters are wonderful.

The "Orleans Redfish" was outstanding! The side salad was very good and service was friendly but slightly distracted. It was a little disappointing that baked potato is not offered as a side. The loaded mashed potatoes were okay. I'll be back! read more

Service was great. The food awesome,excellent ambiance. It's inside the Hardrock hotel. Go check it out.I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

The food was delicious!!! We tried quite a few dishes and nothing disappointed. Patrick was an amazing server. He knew the food well and his suggestions were right on point. THANK YOU PATRICK! I will be coming back and would definitely recommend to everyone. Great southern ambiance!! read more

Our first time visiting this establishment; great ambiance; layout is vertical vs. horizontal/landscape orientation (huge, massive staircase as one enters the bldg.) Server (Bryson ??) was pretty good: knowledgeable of the menu, attentive to refilling glasses, etc. He checked on us a couple of times; but, did not ask about how we were enjoying the food. The mgr., Daniel, asked about the food and I gave him honest feedback: the oyster appetizer was delicious and well prepared. However, the Fall Special (Trout with multiple toppings) was WAY TOO SALTY (I'm a New Orleanian so I luv seasonings and salt - this was so salty, I couldn't finish the meal.) It was also a bit dried out. The red bean side was also WAY TOO SALTY and the beans were DRIED OUR - definitely NOT creamy as they should be. For dinner for (2) @ $126, including tip and no alcohol, this experience was definitely NOT worth the cost. read more

Had the "Royal Redfish"... sounded good in concept, but the kitchen staff apparently lacks the skills (or motivation) to prepare it. Fish was dry and overcooked, potato mash had peels and mold chunks in it, sauce was separated, and I couldn't taste anything except salt! Less than half of the dozen oysters we ordered was bigger than a nickel. Left hungry, disappointed, and $100 poorer. read more

Simply the food was so fresh amd interesting. Great atmosphere! I sat upstairs on o e visit a d then downstairs the next time. Really like this place. read more

Located in the Hard Rock Casino is a good place to get a bite. They have a pretty bar area with real gas lit fire overhead. The service started out good, but then our server was gone for a long time. So long we had to ask for her. Someone else brought our refills. Not sure what happened there. She finally reappeared to close out our check. She apologized and told us she was split between 2 stations. She was very friendly, so that made up for it. We split a cup of gumbo and then split a shrimp po'boy with fries. Everything was very tasty. The gumbo was hot and fresh. The po'boy bread was perfect and flaky. They have a higher end menu, including sushi, but they also have burgers. It's a good place to feed all cravings. read more

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While on the Coast last weekend, I picked this location of Half Shell Oyster House (there are others) for dinner. Initially, I didn't realize that it was located inside The Hard Rock Casino thinking it was a stand alone restaurant. It was a Saturday night and I didn't have reservations but was immediately seated. My order was for the seafood pot pie with a side dish of cheese grits for $23. I added a side portion of the half Shell Salad for another $6.50. The salad arrived first and was very good tasting with romaine and spring lettuce, goat cheese, almond slices, tomatoes and carrots. The dressing was a balsamic vinaigrette and I thought it was a quality salad. The entree arrived about 20 minutes later. It had shrimp, crawfish and crabmeat with veggies like corn, peas and carrots that was in a bowl that had a golden crust on top. This also was a good tasting dish that had plenty of flavor along with plenty of seafood inside. My meal here was very good and better than I expected. Half Shell is a good choice for a meal while visiting The Hard Rock. read more

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This restaurant was recommended by our hotel and its magnificent. The drink menu is off the charts. Blackberry margarita watermelon splash and so much more. Yummy Dinner was amazing. I ordered the redfish with citrus sauce with bacon and pecans. My sister got the blackened mahi mahi. We were both so happy. Vincent our server was so sweet and made us smile. What a beautiful space with amazing food and service read more

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Every time we are in Biloxi, we eat at the Half Shell. Employees are so nice and welcoming. Food is amazing we love the grilled oysters , we order with extra garlic, so delicious read more

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Too notch establishment! Best oysters I've ever had! The Oyster Orleans had the best Cajun flavor. Finger licking good. The boudin balls were light and full of flavor. The Shrimp Orleans was on point also with great Cajun spice, but not too much. Shrimp were cooked perfectly! We sat at the bar and had a very attentive bartender. Made it easy to figure out what to eat. The restaurant has a nice rustic down home feel with a very fun buzz. Its a little chilly with the new ACs, so bring a sweater! If I could give this place more stars, I would. It's a must stop in you are near the Gulfport area. read more

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Great food Great service Great drinks Ate here twice while staying at the Hard Rock. read more

Been coming here yearly for 4 years during our Christmas travel and every time it is the bomb! The lobster special during the holiday season is my favorite. The service is very pleasant. The oysters are to die for and the stone crab claws for an appetizer are delicious. The salads are fresh and plentiful. I always say I'm going to try a new place, but I can't come to Biloxi and not go here. read more

Giovanni was a fantastic waiter. The food was incredibly delicious. I had the fried catfish with a side of red beans and rice. My husband had the triple steak burger. This is a must try! read more

A must when we are anywhere close to Biloxi! Everything is spectacular from cocktails to dessert! Grilled oysters and a martini, Always! Service is friendly and on the spot in the two story dining room that reminds you of old New Orleans. read more

We ate during lunch. The shrimp was good. The grits were also good, but were warm not hot. My husband's lobster tail was delicious as well as the gumbo. Will definitely return. The waitress was pleasant and enjoyed her job. It's an old house so the inside is quaint. read more

Building had good atmosphere there was a good amount of people there so that's always a good sign. We sat upstairs and I enjoyed that it was a little quieter. Our server was quick with her service but was all around very monotone and we did feel a little rushed to get the table flipped by her but all and all she was alright. We started the night with their famous award winning charbroiled New Orleans oysters which were packed with flavor, very very good. Next we shared a bowl of gumbo which in my opinion was just lacking in flavor a little, it was a decent portion size for the price but wasn't loaded with sausage and seafood, I would probably skip over this dish. House salad was an amazing refresher while we waited for our entrees. For our last course we had the seafood pot pie and the redfish New Orleans. Personally I loved the idea of the seafood pot pie. I thought the pastry on top was the perfect amount of buttery and flakiness and the dish itself was loaded with seafood. However I did feel like it was missing something with the flavor profile. As for the red fish New Orleans, this one really stole the show for me. It was a very large piece of red fish topped with a load of mini shrimp and lump crab meat all cooked and smothered in their yummy Cajun butter. This dish was tasty and filling. I don't think I'd come back here but the dinner was all around okay but definitely nothing memorable. read more

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We stopped here on our way to Destin and back. Tasty seafood, especially the Red Shrimp. Great place for sunset. read more

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Terrific, seafood restaurant and sushi bar. The sushi crab salad is a must have one available. They have different features. Their gumbo and oysters are among the freshest in the area. Service is always top-notch. Very warm and comfortable ambience. Fine dining at fair prices. Specially for the seafood lovers. read more