The food was delicious and the service was great too! Our waitress was very attentive and refilled our drinks when we needed them at the right time! read more

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

Half Shell Oyster House is a small chain of restaurants with locations in Mississippi and Alabama. As the name suggests, Gulf Coast oysters and seafood are their specialties. The menu offers a sophisticated range of options, with a strong influence from Louisiana Cajun and Creole cooking. This location is on Lameuse Street in the heart of Biloxi's casino strip. The building will remind you of the French Quarter architecture in New Orleans, and the interior is tastefully decorated with an upscale yet comfortable atmosphere. I had dinner here with friends, and we had a great experience. I started with a Black & Gold Old Fashioned. I thought it was so good that I had to search for the ingredients. Here's what I found: Four Roses Bourbon, black walnut bitters, honey simple syrup, an orange twist, and a Luxardo cherry. It was an excellent cocktail and a great way to start the evening. For dinner, I ordered the Redfish Orleans with a side of Cajun boiled mashed potatoes. The portions were large, and everything was very tasty. The redfish was topped with shrimp, crabmeat, and Orleans sauce. The Orleans sauce is a Half Shell original--a buttery sauce made with Cajun seasoning and Worcestershire. Delicious! Service for our party of six was excellent, and everyone had a great time. With its combination of Gulf Coast seafood, Louisiana-inspired dishes, good cocktails, and a fun atmosphere, Half Shell Oyster House made for a very enjoyable dinner in Biloxi. read more

This is a what a 5* place looks like! On account of how hot Biloxi is right now Our tried and true place wasn't going to cut it. So I looked up seafood restaurants not outside . This one had good reviews and so We tried it. Honestly I wished I would have came here for my birthday which was the day before! It blows The Den out of the water at Treasure Bay! The vibe is classier, the service was impeccable, and the food was 10x better. We started with some drinks: A Apple caramel martini for my son, a pink pearl martini for me, and a pineapple colada for my hubbie. They were are nice drinks. Next for apps hubbie got an oyster sampler which included oyster Rockefeller, Florentine, and Bienville oysters . He also got a dozen raw . I got fried green tomatoes with crab cakes between them. I enjoyed the tomatoes. The crab cakes were too wet for my liking but it's a personal preference only. The taste was good. For entrees I got a seafood sampler which included fried oysters, hush puppies, fried shrimp, and I think catfish. It was exactly what I was hankering for. We got some boudin balls. They were ok . My son got the brunch burger with an egg! For dessert a cinnamon roll bread pudding for my son and a banana foster cheesecake for my husband and I to share. We went up the stairs there is a bathroom up there. Be careful going down if you have had a few drinks lol. Everyone was friendly. We are so glad We found this place off the main strip . Honestly the prices are comparable to anywhere else . If you are looking for a place quiet or even somewhere special to celebrate a birthday or even an anniversary . This place would be a good choice. I suggest going as soon as they open or early evening. After 5 I bet the place would be getting packed. By the way upstairs it feels like you are in Nola . It just has this vibe. Nothing but good things to say about this place and We are definitely coming back possibly the fall!! read more

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The food was pretty good. It's hard to get bad fried seafood on the water though. I thought desports was better (although obviously this place had a better atmosphere) read more

When i visit Biloxi, one of my stops is the Half Shell Oyster House. I like the food and I like the ambiance. The service is really nice as well. Last night I ordered a dozen Oysters from the Sampler tray. I shared these with one other person and I akso had a salad to complete my meal. Everything tasted great. Patrick, our server took great care of us. He was knowledgeable of the menu and provided excellent advice. Thank you Half Shell Oyster House and Patrick for yet another memorable experience in Biloxi! read more

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

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Absolutely recommend. Great food, great service. Atmosphere reminded me of being in New Orleans. After dining there this week glad I checked Yelp to find this gem. Had redfish Orleans. Loved it. My wife had a steak that looked and tasted delicious. Cooked perfectly, in a seafood restaurant? Yes. Wanna go back but live 7 hours away. I'd plan a trip back to Biloxi just to go back here. Highly recommend. read more

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

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Charbroiled oysters and oyster Orleans was fantastic. It was the best oyster I've ever had. Whenever I come here, I order the oyster Orleans and the Orleans snow crab claw. The seafood pasta is delicious. One bite takes you to heaven! The servers were very attentive and keen to serve. It was a fantastic dinner. The restaurant is very cozy. read more

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Traveler: Okay quaint mid-size seafood oyster coastal house! Just what is expected. Whole area gives off the New Orleans vibe which I loved. The staff were amazing! Two young ladies (sorry 4got names) but they were phenomenal! Food was very tasty. I ordered a few things to taste. For starters the Oysters were outstanding! We had the New Orleans style half with Parmesan. We ordered the choose two and I chose crab cakes and fried crawfish that came with a boudin ball and cheesy grits. Grits were creamy. Added a lobster bisque and garden salad. Crawfish fried crispy. Crab cakes had plenty juicy sweet crab . Seared lightly which I loved because not too much fried is better. I would definitely visit again if in the area. read more

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Wonderful food and service We were taken care of by a friendly waitress that came back to check on us just the right amount of times. Gave us plenty of time to order. Very sociable. read more

In the upper tier of coastal seafood spots in the area, definitely better than the casino fare. Large interior, multi level, plenty of TV's. Servers are great, very experienced and knowledgeable. With a visit if you're in the market for good seafood read more

I came here twice and I have to say I'd recommend their charbroiled oysters because I still think about it to this day and how we should've went a third time just to get that. I do think some other things on their menu is just okay like the french quarter dip (the dip was in such a tiny cup with little amounts so it was underwhelming) and the fried shrimp (it just reminded me of popeyes shrimp). But I did enjoy the seafood stuffed portabellas and the caesar salad. The service was great. The first time we went I told the server he reminds me of the guys who plays Shaggy is Scooby doo the movie mixed with Ryan Gosling. The ambiance was nice and the stairwell is a bit narrow but I'm glad the railings are there. Also the bathroom with the oyster shells walls is brilliant! read more

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The mister and I visited 8/29/26. 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! read more

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

Talk about some amazing food in Biloxi!! For my short stay in the area, I wanted a fantastic meal. This place was suggested and I can see why! There is downstairs and upstairs seating area (Full bar on both floors as well). We were warmly greeted and seated right away. Our waitress Kelly was very friendly and had some great suggestions for dinner. Immediately, we ordered the fried green tomatoes. We also had the Redfish Orleans and the most ordered side was the sweet potato creme brulee. The fried green tomatoes had a creamy crab sauce over the top which paired perfectly with the crispy breading. The Redfish Orleans was amazing and the sweet potato creme brulee was the star of the show. Definitely a great meal with great service! read more

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We visit here once or twice while we're in town...oysters are delicious and shucked fresh daily! Everything we've tried has been so good...this trip I had the crab cake topped with blue crab herbed cream sauce from the appetizer menu and my husband had raw oysters...so yummy! It's French Quarter style...dark and sultry decor with cool, funky lighting. They have additional seating and a second bar upstairs. It's an old building and the stairs are very precarious, so just keep that in mind if that would be an issue. The service is always on point...we sat at the bar this trip. Aaron did a fantastic job and never stopped moving! read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Crab cake topped with ravigotte and parmesan - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

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Half Shell | Biloxi, MS Yooooo!! Writing this is literally making my mouth water. So many fond memories from this trip because we ate at Half Shell twice lol The gumbo was solid. Not the star of the meal but I love the hunks of meat and how it's not overpowering. The freaking crab claws.. literally perfectionn. So I was wondering if they would be a little chewy or stick to the tendon. Well, that was not the case. They were so fresh and tender. Let's talk about the garlic flavoring was to die for. The charbroiled oysters were sweet too! Fresh, tasty, and a decent size. My only knock on this place is their drink offerings aren't great. A lot of options but nothing that's spectacular #foodreview #oysters #seafood #eatlocal #mississippi read more

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Royal redfish was pretty good, definitely a solid choice. I also tried the shrimp and crawfish etouffee special but it was just alright--wouldn't order that one again. We sat at the tables by the bar and the service was a bit less attentive than I was hoping for... but overall an ok experience. Had the oyster orleans and rockefeller too; flavor was great but they were a little gritty. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

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Great experience. The restaurant has two levels, both light and airy. We got a large round table; so glad they have this option, it's always better than one long table. The food was very good, in particular the charred oysters. I got the fried green tomatoes, which were good. I also got the butter broccoli with no butter, still excellent. read more

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Doing our food and drink crawl around Biloxi this is a must stop. It was really busy but we got a high top at the bar pretty quick. Bartender was our server and right on us and very helpful. Drinks were awesome and a decent wine selection. We tried a few along with some charbroiled oysters. These were awesome and we are not oysters people. These changed out mind about oysters!! so may good flavors. Charbroiled is the only way to go! Place had a local vibe but I know there were a lot of tourist here too. Really cool spot. read more

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Daniel and Wendolynn are amazing. We absolutely enjoyed everything Wendolynn suggested to try. The Keylime pie is delicously tart by far one of the best I've had. There was no seating wait time we came for lunch. The food wait was quick. We had the oyster sampler, the quesadila, green tomatoes and crab cakes, and the crab claws each item was amazing. 10/10 Recommend Will visit again next trip. read more

omg !!!Muy world has been rocked!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a Pensacola, FL native and know fresh, delicious seafood. This restaurant, I can't believe I have been dining here and it is a chain. These folks know how good, fresh, New Orleans style seafood should taste. Ok y'all, I am from Pensacola, FL, and as soon as I could walk and talk, I knew how to discern fresh seafood from crap. With upmost imtegrity, I have to admit, I have been here twice in 4 days!!!!!!!!! I live 100 miles away in Penacola, Fl, and had to hit this place up again!!!! I came less than. 4 days ago and this place was amazing! I drove 100 miles to eat here again. The oysters where so delicate and sweet, that I drove 100miles for a repeat experience, and the oysters and shrimp rocked my world again. The server, Gilliian, and the manager checked with me multiple times to make sure my experience was rock in, and it was. This place you must visit if you like good seafood and want a magical experience. The historical building has been re-furbished into a killer seafood restaurant experience. The food and staff are mindful of every need, and the food coming out of the kitchen is amazing. I have celiac disease, and managers us the staff made sure I had an allergic reaction free dining experience, plus the food and service were incredible! Two times in 4 days I had the exact 5 star experience. Gillian as my server, I forgot the managers name, but they made the rounds frequently to the guests to make sure we had a stellar experience. I would give it more than 5 stars if possible. This is a gluten-free friendly place!!!! read more

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Always love coming here -- gotta say I think the Biloxi location is much better than the Gulfport one. Always tasty, can't miss the fried green tomatoes with crab cakes. read more

Excellent Food, Even Better Service! Had a fantastic dining experience at Half Shell Oyster House in Biloxi! The restaurant is located in a charming old house with two floors, which gives it a lot of character and a cozy vibe. A quick tip for those who may have trouble with stairs--there are 30+ steps to reach the upstairs dining area. They don't take reservations, but if you call ahead and request the preferred waitlist, the staff is incredibly accommodating and will help ensure you're seated downstairs. I really appreciated how smoothly that process went. Now to the food and service--both were top notch! Let me start by shouting out Nick, our young waiter who absolutely crushed it! He was attentive, friendly, fast, and genuinely helpful with menu suggestions. His recommendation to add the Royal Sauce to my blackened trout (served over mashed potatoes and asparagus) was spot on. That sauce took an already great dish to the next level--don't skip it! We started with the fried blue crab claws appetizer. They were decent but a bit too heavily breaded for my taste--not bad, just not a standout. That and the stair situation were the only minor downsides of an otherwise great visit. The garden side salad was very fresh and crisp--a great starter. The gumbo had a nice kick to it, just the right amount of spice and seasoned beautifully. Definitely recommend if you like a bit of heat. Other dishes ordered at the table included: Seafood Sampler - All fried, all delicious, and way more food than one person can finish. Royal Red Shrimp Dinner - Again, huge portion and seasoned to perfection. Jalapeño hushpuppies - A real highlight. If you visit, do yourself a favor and order these! In short: great atmosphere, incredible food, and stellar service from Nick made this one of the best meals we've had on the coast. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning! read more

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*** POC BE AWARE To start, I have been a returning customer to this place for years! It's a personal favorite for me and my friend and we come here VERY OFTEN. I always get GREAT service, except today. To start, we were the only two people of color in our section. For one, the severe did not greet us traditionally. There was no introduction and she did not give her name. It felt like an inhospitable environment. She walked away from us MID order and shot us SEVERAL nasty looks, while treating her other customers with warm smiles and kind words! "Is everything okay?," "Can I get you anything else?" She SLAMMED our drinks on the table and stared at us saying nothing the entire time. When I proceeded to request a manager, she walked up as I was talking to him and shot me the NASTIEST look I've ever gotten. I am a nurse practitioner for veterans and I am financially stable enough to leave EXCELLENT tips whenever i go. Luckily , we were blessed to receive another server. However POC be aware for JULIE because you WILL get profiled due to your skin color. read more

The food is perfect, we ordered margarita grouper, it comes on coconut rice with pineapple corn cilantro tomato on top. Sydney was our waitress she said this was one of her favorite dishes and we tried it, she was right. Sydney has a pleasant personality and made us feel at home. Great job half she'll Oyster house read more

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Likely one of the best meals I have ever had and I have been all over the world at the fanciest of restaurants. Everything was fantastic. The food, fantastic. The service, fantastic. The ambiance, yep, fantastic. We started with the oyster sampler. We are not big oyster fans, but this was special and different than anything oyster I have ever had. I had the seafood pot pie. Stocked with seafood and the crust was to die for. Creamy and the seafood taste was over the top. The wife had their special which was a filet mignon topped with lobster mornay sauce. Fabulous. The lobster was tender and the steak was perfectly cooked. The sides of broccoli and asparagus with Gorgonzola cheese. OMG. So excellent. This place is a must go when visiting Biloxi. This one is across the street from hard Rock, not the one in Hard Rock. I heard the one we went to is better. read more

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

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Food was excellent and service was great. Awesome location and unique freestanding building.

We joined the wait list on Yelp and glad we did. It was a Wednesday night and still a line. While we had a short wait, we walked around to see the other offerings around. When seated, it was a busy place with good service. When food was ready it came to the table. Our waitress let me try the greens prior to ordering! Oysters were fresh. I did miss the minuete but there was lemon, horseradish and cocktail sauce. Fried claws were okay and they came with lemon and cocktail sauce. Husband had the salmon which he really liked. We shared a Caesar salad which was okay needed salt and pepper. The drinks were good. It is a rather large place as there was an upstairs. We also saw a bar area as well although small so don't think you will walk in and get a seat unless you are lucky! read more

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The food was outstanding and the service was outstanding. This is a must do when in Biloxi. I also want to give a shout out to our server Jaycie. read more

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Goodness the food was awesome, Orleans Oysters and PoBoy in the voodoo was great, had to have almost 3/4 of a pound of shrimp on it with fresh soft bread! Gumbo was good as well. Very cool spot and will definitely be back again. Service was tad on the slower side and not very busy here at lunch .. but still say.. Check it out! read more

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Everything was amazing, my family and I truly enjoyed ourselves! The staff, the food and ambiance were perfect!

The food is always so good and comes out really fast considering how busy they can get. The staff are always very nice and welcoming. Everyone seems so relaxed there. read more

Wow party of 4. All of our meals were excellent. Steak to seafood. Best Gumbo ever had. Nick was a great server. Thank you for the birthday cheesecake! Hope to come back before we leave. read more

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Delicious food and friendly service always. Food tastes fresh and I leave full every time I visit!

the food and drinks are always amazing at Half Shell i can say that but the female bartender that is upstairs is very selective on who she serves with purpose... while i was dining at the bar she rarely checked on me, her attitude was very stand-off ish, and the service was minimum.. read more

I don't throw this word around a lot but, perfect. Redfish Orleans, Red Beans & Rice, and Jalapeno Hush Puppies read more

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The restaurant always seems to have a wait but we don't mind. We tend to come here with a bigger group so if you do that plan accordingly. Our service was good and I'm not much of an oyster person, but I was pleased with my chicken garlic fettuccine. I was really craving some pasta and it really hit the spot. It was creamy and the pasta wasn't over cooked. They also give a nice portion of chicken on the pasta. For my side I tried the asparagus that was topped with blue cheese and it was quite tasty. The food here is definitely rich and hearty. There's also lots of parking so it's easy to swing by! read more

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

Great service food and atmosphere. Location is near two of the more popular casinos. Lots of parking. Oysters raw were awesome. read more

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Excellent service at the bar. Drinks were delicious and then we stumble upon happy hour always a plus. I got the Basil Lemon Drop martini in the rocks, so refreshing. The Oyster sampler was full of deliciously grilled oysters with various toppings equally delish. The Seafood Bisque was heart with a light broth filled with crawfish crab and corn what a hit! Try the hush puppies with the honey butter, deliciously decadent. Such a warm and inviting beautifully decorated place. You won't go wrong here. read more

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Service was great. Music was nice and soft. Food was a 10/10. We ordered the claw and half a dozen oysters Orleans style for our apps and for our entrees we got the red fish Orleans and the catfish lameuse. Both 10/10 read more

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-great friendly service -delicious gumbo, raw oysters on the half shell, salad and banana fosters cheese cake -lemon drop martinis -old mansion was pretty cool location outstanding visit. read more