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    Half Shell Oyster House

    4.3 (1.4k reviews)
    Open • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    A dozen chargrilled
    James N.

    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.

    Pecan crusted catfish with jalapeño hush puppies
    Trista M.

    Delicious food and incredible service! The specials are outstanding. Thank you for a great time to remember.

    Tammy J.

    @Mrs.Jackson462: Visiting from Georgia, the mister and I dined here 8/29/2026. The Smoked Shrimp and Grits were delicious! Creamy, flavorful, and full of smoky goodness. The Watermelon Basil Martini was refreshing and paired perfectly with my meal. And the sweet pecan brûlée with honey butter was the perfect finishing touch. Everything was absolutely delicious. 10/10!

    Sophia N.

    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!

    Summer specials
    Jennifer T.

    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!

    Great oysters
    Tay W.

    This restaurant is always on point we have never been here and someone treated us wrong or the food wasn't right etc etc thx yall keep up the great work

    Oyster sampler

    Delicious oysters and seafood! Drinks were amazing and the service was excellent! We will definitely be back

    Shrimp po boy ($15) pretty weak
    Joe P.

    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.

    Hard Rock Casino

    Delicious food best place to eat. Best service and location. Located at the best casino.

    Oysters
    Christie E.

    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.

    Seafood Pasta.
    Lynette H.

    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.

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    2 months ago

    Always amazing service Megan and Josh are always the best . Enjoy every visit - food outstanding try the oyster sampler

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    Great charbroiled oysters. Very nicely done ! Service only fair. But ok maybe off day?

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    Enjoy the Half Shell always! Cocktails are the bomb! Our waiter was accommodating and made sure we were HAPPY! lol! Always a fav place!

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Half Shell Oyster House

    Do you need a reservation for dinner on Sunday?

    Hey Michael, Thanks for asking. I'm sorry but we do not take reservations. Seating is first come first served.

    What is my place in line?

    First come first serve!

    Gluten free menu?

    They definitely offer a separate gluten free menu! Just ask for it at the host stand.

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    This is a great place! I will be honest with you. I did not know about this restaurant until I saw…read morea review on here. It looks so good! I had to try it out for myself. I found out that this particular restaurant is the old Gaston Point Elementary School Cafeteria by the Gulfport Memorial Hospital. No fault on them. I was a bit confused where to go. It was my first time. Oops I also found out the menu can vary depending upon the day you want to go. We just happen to on Friday. They are serving the fresh shrimp and local catfish. They are mainly open during the lunch time. Please refer to the menu and website for details. If not, just call. They do offer togo orders and they provide catering services I believe? Please reach out to them and ask. As we walked in. We smell the wonderful food cooking. We noticed a lot of people were waiting and not eating. I was curious and surprised. I thought they just ate and just hanging out here for their lunch break. It turns out the friendly staff mentioned that they were not in line but waiting for the fresh catfish and shrimp they just started cooking the second batch. Oh good, I was worried that I missed something or was cutting in line. We started out with the fresh fried chicken. Had to get the Mac & cheese. And rounded out the plate with broccoli with cheese. The fresh baked cornbread. The chicken was well seasoned and very tasty and crispy. The Mac was good. The broccoli was delicious. Well cooked. I am glad. Usually when you order it. Other places tend to under cook them. You can tell it was boiled not steamed. It was a bit watery. As soon as the second batch was done. All the sudden it got crowded and long line. Like everyone else knew. A bunch of people showed up and getting catfish to go. We instead got the shrimp with Mac and broccoli with a fresh baked roll. With a side of cocktail sauce to dip. I heard they do whole catfish instead of fillets also! Not many places offer this. They offer some great dessert options. But we so hungry and really just planned on eating just the main dish. If you have the room. Take the opportunity to enjoy their delicious desserts! We both washed it down with fresh brew sweet tea. They also offered few other drinks options and sodas (coke products). Refills are available. Of you want to add more to your meal. They offer condiments for them. Or want to add some more spice. Black pepper, hot sauce, ketchup, or pepper vinegar. Seating is mainly table seating. Lightly padded on the bottom with a hard metal back. If you want more space and padding. They do offer booth and table seating. The food is delicious! Make this part of your lunch routine. No Wi-Fi I can see. They do offer catering opportunities for thanksgiving. Please reach out to them and see.

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