Food and service were good. The portions were a decent size and the prices were affordable

Had a wonderful server named Hannah. So friendly and accommodating. The blackened redfish was delicious; so tender and perfectly seasoned.

Service was so terrible I did not even order. It was highly suggested I order from bar. Waited about 10 minutes for someone to notice I was seated at bar. At this point few at bar. A family came and sat down beside me. More wait She actually took drink order of family before taking mine. After sitting for 40 minutes came to take my order. I declined and left. Poor service. Better training and supervision is needed. read more

This place has always been a nice place to dine. I give it a 10 everytime! The food is always good and the service is top tier.

what a great place. We picked it because of the ratings, and we were not disappointed. My friend had a dozen oysters the entire time he was eating them he was saying how excellent and properly spiced the oysters were, just the right amount of garlic! I had the seafood sampler, and all I can say is wow. also excellent but you know what even made the place better, was our server, Felicity. she was wonderful. She was very attentive, and our evening was made perfect by her. I don't come to Jackson often the next time I'll be here I'll be there. read more

We enjoyed everything and the service was great..The food was amazing.. We definitely will be back to eat here again

Our server was a delight and did her job excellently. Having said this, however, our overall experience was sub par. We waited approximately ten minutes for two draft beers. When our entrees arrived, my wife's side of asparagus did not. Our server explained it was not quite ready, but did not want her fish to get cold. The two fish dishes we ordered were over salted and over spiced. We love Spice, but this was in excess. When our server came to the table, the wife politely expressed her disappointment. The server apologized and offered to bring something else. We declined and were disappointed when she didn't offer to discount the meal for the majority of the dish not eaten. I don't believe we'll be going back. read more

Food and service was good. I had the red fish over asparagus and mash. The asparagus was either over cooked or old but everything else was delish. I had the crab claws for an appetizer. The portion size of the app was small for the price. I'd come back for the entree. It was full of flavor read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Crab claws. Portion size not worth the price - Seafood Near Me - Flowood, Mississippi

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Just a quick walk from my hotel. This multiple location restaurant always provides great food and service. As it was just me, I took a seat at the bar. The two bartenders were very attentive. I ordered the grilled oysters. They were very good so I ordered another plate along with a half dozen raw. The raw were nice and cold, but I like the grilled better. The other items coming out of the kitchen looked good. I will return when in the area again. read more

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Service was great. Madison was friendly, professional and there when we needed her. Appetizer arrived only three minutes before the meal. Did not have time to finish before main course arrived. Should order meal after appetizer arrives. Seafood platter was really good and lots of food. Redfish Orleans was flavorful however, the filet was thin and like shoe leather except in the very center. Very disappointing. Overall good. Had the fish been a true meaty filet, would have been a 4.5. read more

Omg I wish we would have tried this place sooner. This was restaurant day number 3 of not having a stove and having to go out for dinner. The food was absolutely amazing. The oysters were fresh and out of this world. We ordered the shrimp and grits and they were mouth watering . The entire staff was wonderful and we loved the atmosphere. We didn't feel rushed when in was closing time, and our waitress made sure that our drinks were filled . She was very professional, attentive, and went above and beyond for us. read more

Service was wonderful, food was delicious! Served quickly. Our visit was Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11 am! We have eaten here several times, but this was better than we have ever experienced. Keep it up! We will be back! read more

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I would not be returning due to the professional of the manager that was on duty she was rude and very unprofessional. One of the waiters was rude and was very disrespectful toward my party as I was celebrating my birthday in the restaurant. Nicky please keep up the good work that you do that is as only the best part of my dinner tonight. read more

10/10 food and staff is amazing!!! If you ever in the area and stop by u will not be disappointed! read more

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Food was amazing! Service was excellent. Perfectly lit for a date night. I recommend getting the royal red fish. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Red Fish with Shrimp and mashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Flowood, Mississippi

Always great food and drinks. My wife loves the watermelon splash. We both love the Oyster Orleans. I've tried everything on the menu... so now we just get oysters and or the special at the time! read more

Good Food, Good Service, Reasonable wait time on a Saturday night! Ate grilled oysters as appetizer and a variety of fish entrees.

Amazing food! Perfect setting for lunch or dinner. Service is always top notch! My go to when traveling for work.

Great food, drinks, service, ambiance with reasonable pricing!!! Don't skip the oysters... EPIC!

Food was good but apparently drinks are rationed; we went the whole meal with one glass of sweet tea and one Diet Coke. Nor did they ask if we wanted another cocktail which seemed strange. Hydrate first I guess read more

Always a good eat! Great place to come and eat and get oysters and shrimp. Great sides and appetizers with solid food entrees.

Food was great as always! We had blackened redfish, seafood pot pie, Savannah mahi & fried catfish - only fried catfish was mediocre - everything else was amazing! read more

This is our favorite date night location when craving seafood. The grilled oysters are a do not miss. Service is friendly the moment you walk in the door and the staff are friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. Try the comeback dressing with your salad and you won't be disappointed. My personal favorite is the grilled Mahi and it's hard not to order this dish every time we go. But I also enjoy the voodoo shrimp when the mood strikes. I highly recommend this locale when you crave good seafood. read more

Oysters on the half shell had been on my mind for a while. The waitress was not as attentive. She had a large party of 10. My party only had 2. That still doesn't excuse her not paying attention to smaller table. Anyway my oyster platter did not disappoint. It was flavorful. read more

Great food, very New Orleans type of vibes here. The drinks are great, and they offer a wide variety of options. Even my daughter loves to eat here. read more

Atmosphere was cozy and food was incredible, had the oyster sampler, crab claws, and ribeye au grautin. Ask for Jasmine at the bar. Everything was 10/10. read more

Service was great. Food was not. The Argentinian shrimp had zero flavor, very bland. The asparagus.. put in my mouth and automatically removed. I am now sick at my stomach and unsure if it was the oysters or shrimp that did it. read more

Awesome "New Orleans" style sea food! Located close to JAN. I went there two nights in a row and was waited on by Kennedy. This young lady was awesome! She handled everyone at the bar area effortlessly. Knew everyone's name and handle the wait staff efficiently thanking them each by their names. Incredible!! read more

Food and service were great! We went in at a very busy time and were seated in the appropriate time!

I visited on a busy Saturday night but I got on the Yelp waitlist at the hotel. The wait was shorter then. The food was good and the service was fantastic. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Loaded mashed potatoes and sweet potato cream brûlée - Seafood Near Me - Flowood, Mississippi

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Food was horrible I mean horrible no seasoning overcooked tasteless!!!!!!! Will not be going back to Flowood Location

By far the best dine in restaurant that I have tried in Mississippi thus far. The orleans style oysters were amazing, I didn't think you could get seafood this good so far from the coast. I absolutely love a beer in a frozen glass, everything was prompt, clean and professional! Thumbs up read more

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

My husband and I always sit at the bar when we go to for our anniversary. We left work a little early because it was Friday. When we sat down there were 3 ladies behind the bar. We ordered and I love the wild berry drink they have. My husband loves the Mario oysters. It was like we had to beg to get drink refills, crackers, bread or anything. One bartender was fixing drinks for the servers, one was watching the game and the other was busy talking to what seemed like a friend instead of serving customers. Food was good. read more

TL;DR: It was good. It was very good. Try it out. The wife and I made a trip to visit the Half Shell not long after Christmas. Keep in mind this was our first time trying it out. First thing I have to mention is the wait time. This is an eating establishment on the smaller side so you need to be prepared for a longer wait time especially in the dinner hours. The waiting room is small as well so it can very well outflow into the immediate area outside the door. My advice is to call an hour ahead at the very least and get on the list. The dining room is divided up nicely and can accommodate a lot of people but it can definitely feel like you're packed in a tin can. Those who have anxiety be warned. There is a sit down bar with all the major sports channels playing so you won't miss a game. The lighting is on the dim side and the eating space was cleaned before we sat down. There was low playing music in the background but mostly all you could hear was a big mix of other conversations happening around you and at the bar. Our waitress was quick to serve us and very knowledgeable about the menu and specials. She helped us pick out an appetizer that worked out pretty well. She would come back by many times during the meal and make sure we were taken care of. All in all, I was happy with the attention the entire waiting staff gave us. Now for the food. Our appetizer was the oyster sampler. We had two oysters of six different varieties. All of them were cooked but not to the point that the meat became rubbery. The seasonings were great and the wife and I were happy with the freshness, flavor, and presentation. For the main course I had the Tuna Esplanade. Picture in your mind a thick cut tuna steak. The kitchen staff cooks it to your desired done-ness. Don't be afraid to go for a medium-well texture; this is sashimi grade tuna. The hollandaise sauce paired with it perfectly and the only change I could possibly go for would be to cook the artichoke hearts a little longer. Some were a bit under done. My wife had the steamed sampler plate. Since it was a special, I'm not sure how regularly it appears on the menu. On her plate was a generous serving of boiled royal reds, a rather large lobster tail, a mahi cutlet, and a crab cake. From her description, everything was seasoned well and cooked through-and-through. A note here about their wine selection. The wife and I each had a small pour of a white and red with our meals. Their menu's list is decently sized so you shouldn't have difficulty finding something you enjoy or would like to try. I recommend doing a bit of hip-pocket research before ordering if you've never tried wine as the waiting staff, understandably, don't have much on-hand knowledge of appropriate wines. For desert we had a caramel turtle cheesecake. It was delicious and not over-warmed before they served it. I don't know this for certain but I would err on the side of it being a premade slice, ready for serving, but regardless it was very well made and did not taste like a freezer. The bill was what anyone would expect for lower-tier fine dining in Mississippi. We grossed a little over a hundred or so dollars but I had no issues paying for such an enjoyable meal. If you are reading other reviews of Half Shell and find yourself a bit put off by some negative comments, please take the time to try the place out for yourself. The wife and I will be back again very soon for another date night. read more

The food was incredible! Service was spectacular! Ambiance was romantic, jazzy, and honestly like a step back in time. Truly awesome restaurant!! I highly recommend this place!!! read more

The menu looked great and the food was decent. We shared the fried crab claws and oyster assortment to start. The crab claws were good, the oysters a little overdone. I had shrimp and grits and it was ok, but nothing I would order again. My husband got the seafood pot pie and it was interesting- lacked flavor and had a piece of pastry laid on top. Our friends had the fried shrimp and salad, and the blacked redfish with a sweet potato brûlée as a side. The fried shrimp was tasty and she loved the sweet potato side. Our server was very nice, but was running trying to cover several tables and large groups. I like the inside of the restaraunt and decor, but it was definitely not New Orleans food read more

This was absolutely amazing. Jewel was our server and she was so sweet! Highly recommend the Apple martini, sweet potato cream brûlée, and anything with the Orleans sauce :) read more

Best place to go to when you are in the area. My wife really does enjoy coming here. If you are a seafood lover, it will not disappoint you. read more

Half Shell Oyster House was the restaurant that my niece and nephew in law highly suggested we go to while I was visiting from the Chicagoland area. The ambiance was soothing, and while open, also felt intimate. Decor is beautiful. Our server was DeMarques (I have no idea if that's spelled correctly, apologies!), and he made some fantastic suggestions for me! I had the steak Orleans, the hushpuppies, the crawfish and shrimp chowder, and the cheddar grits, as well as the blueberry lemon cheesecake for dessert that we shared some! Nephew shared a bite of his gumbo! The steak Orleans was SO good, it was beautifully seasoned, tasted like garlic and spice and wonderful things, and had been done with a wonderful amount of butter. SO tender. Towards the end it started getting a little rich, but it was so worth it. The grits were delightful, cheesy but not too much. The hushpuppies were served with a honey butter, also fantastic. Little delicious bites. The chowder!! Oh my goodness, so good. I'm very much wanting to return here next time I visit!! Highly recommend for anyone entertaining guests from out of town. I was so pleased with the service, and the food, and the atmosphere. Thank you so much! (I only remembered to take pictures of the food shortly after we started in on it!) read more

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Half Shell always hits. I always get the oyster sampler & Pink Pearl Martini. 1 of my first stops when I go to Mississippi read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Oyster Sampler & Pink Pearl Martini - Seafood Near Me - Flowood, Mississippi

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