This is my first time eating at the Half Shell Oyster House. We had a party of Six. We got their at noon on a Saturday and were seated very quickly. Our waitress took our drink orders and got three wrong, but quickly corrected it, this accounts as part of not getting five star rating. We came to try the seafood. Many orders were placed: Royal Reds, Parmesan Potatoes, asparagus , charbroiled oysters, fried oysters, fried green tomatoes, crab cakes, voodo shrimp, New Orleans shrimp, and salads. We sampled each other's dishes and had a lot of variety. After all the samples our favorites were New Orleans shrimp, fried oysters, and Parmesan potatoes all the other dishes were good but these were the picks. When we left the place was full and the lines were backed up out the door to getting in. I say if you want some decent seafood around the Flowood area give it a try. read more

This place is really great. The oysters are really good. I great then charbroiled. The redfish and snapper dishes are great. I have only had one where it wasn't perfect. The bisques and gumbo are on point. We've never had to wait to terribly long. Parking a little full but not bad. I've had to teach a few of the waitresses what a sazerac is which surprising for a New Orleans themed restaurant. Overall good place for Cajun style food. read more

I had never eaten oysters before and Jordan gave me a sample of the New Orleans style and the charbroiled oysters... EXCELLENT!!! I will definitely add this to my top 5 restaurants! Excellent atmosphere, excellent food, and excellent service! read more

The ambience is soooo nice. The food is great, I would have given five stars but when I celebrated my birthday here they wouldn't let me bring in the cake. read more

The Half Shell is an excellent choice for seafood. I am partial to shrimp and I always get it but a variety of was. The appetizer of shrimp/crab dip is a must. We have had excellent service every time we have gone! Always a go to... read more

My favorite place to eat. Oysters Beinville are just the BEST! Staff is great. Quick service and nice atmosphere. Oh, and the Sweet Potato Creme Brûlée is like eating a desert! read more

Had dinner here while in Pearl, MS and it was worth the extra drive to get away from the interstate chain restaurants. Started with the oyster sampler and was blown away by the bienville oysters. Had redfish for dinner and was equally impressed. Service was great as well. Will make this a priority dinner spot on future trips. read more

Oysters were excellent but some people in my party ordered steak?!?!? Was not good. Gumbo had way to much creole seasoning made it taste dirty. Oysters were outstanding and ambiance was great read more

My wife and I shared a dozen oysters Rockefeller and a pound of Big Reds. Never had a better meal. Great food, great service. Couldn't afford them every day but then I don't live close enough anyway! But we will be back. read more

Don't waste your money. It's going to cost a pretty penny, and you'll be paying for training. We spent about $300 for 5 people. It's not about the money. We knew we would spend a lot. It's that the food was NOT good. The oysters looked like ground meat because they were shucked incorrectly. They were ground oysters on the shell. The filets were bland and just ok. The oyster poboy was something you could get at any sandwich shop. It was loaded with lettuce and tomato on French bread, which was good, but the FRIED oysters were COLD. There was nothing special about it. The redfish had an odd sweet flavor, which was weird. The chicken dish was also just ok. Olive Garden does much better with chicken dishes. The service was good in the beginning, then our waitress forgot about us and the food runners had to clean off our table to sit the entrees down. I don't think the staff gave us this type of service purposely. I think they just don't know what they're doing. Maybe they'll get better in the future. It's definitely NOT worth the money, though. read more

Food way too salty steak over cooked service crappy Very disappointed in this tonight. Horrible service! Oyster shucker was terrible! Shards of shells in my oysters. Ordered filet medium and got well done, big time! read more

Just had the worst meal ever. Unbelievable that one location can fall so far so fast. August 2018 it was good service, great food. Tonight 3/1/19 service poor, food raw. The "grilled" oysters were warm at best but not grilled. Ordered blacked red fish it came grilled and half cooked. This location has fallen from grace, BAD. Will go to Seafood Revolution or Dragos. read more

As an out of town visitor in Pearl MS, I was looking for a dinner recommendation. My co-worker and I were directed to the Half Shell Oyster House. We sat at the bar. The bartender Haley was awesome. I had Shrimp and Cheese Grits while my partner had Grilled Salmon. Both were outstanding! Prompt service, EXCELLENT food and superb service made for an excellent evening meal. I strongly recommend the Half Shell Oyster House for outstanding food and service. read more

This place was amazing! It took us three tries to get in the door but as we all know third times the charm! The restaurant is always packed on the weekends. When we finally were able to get in without a wait it was on Thursday evening. They offer free valet parking out front which is convenient but most of the time is not needed because of close parking around the restaurant. We were sat in a great location within the restaurant. The waiter (Corey) met us promptly and let us order drinks and explained the menu with excellent knowledge. He also mentioned the fish of the day. Our wait for food was about average at around twenty minutes. The restaurant was moderately busy at the time. All of the waiters and waitresses were checking on their tables with smiles on their faces which is unlike most restaurants. We saw the manager/owner quite a few times checking on guests and walking around. The restaurant brought the New Orleans French quarter to the center of Flowood, Mississippi! The food was to die for. As an appetizer we order the Oysters Rockefeller which was amazing in itself. They were charbroiled excellence! My wife ordered the chicken and shrimp pasta alfredo; I ordered the Redfish Orleans. We both had the grilled asparagus and a side of the boiled parmesan red potatoes. The sides were cooked just the right amount and were piping hot. The fish was grilled just right and the sauce mixture just topped it off. We definitely recommend this establishment to anyone in the area. read more

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So good! Everything is great. I cannot eat shellfish- however there were tons of options for me and the Alfredo is some of the best I've had. Big fan! Great ambiance as well! read more

Absolutely the best place for seafood, fresh oysters, fish, etc. only complaint I have is always too warm there in the restaurant in the evening. Gotta get that ac going! Great atmosphere! Great food! read more

The redfish is absolutely the best in town!! I come back for it over and over. The gumbo is great too. And so is the sweet potato brûlée! Too many wonderful things on the menu to rave about! I would definitely recommend going to Half Shell! read more

The food was ok at best. The service on the other hand was horrible. When our food was brought to us they had forgotten some of the condiments that I had ask for. When we brought this to our waitresses attention 10min later she replied sorry I have had thousands of request tonight.I was in awe at the remark and politely said ok thank you. 116.00 for 2 adults and 1 10yr old we will not go back with that kind of service. read more

This place is amazing. The food is consistently good. The oysters orleans or charbroiled oysters are a great pick. If you love shellfish this is your stop in the area. read more

This is one of my favorite seafood houses in Mississippi, even the things like fried shrimp are top notch. My personal favorite is the redfish Orleans or the second pasta. Their service is the best around, and I haven't had any problems yet. read more

I recently tried the Seafood Potpie-not something I would typically eat because I am not a huge Pot Pie fan-but this dish is fabulous! The crust they use on top goes so well with the filling on the inside! I am already craving it again! read more

My third visit and everything I have had has been excellent. Service is great but a bit on the slower side. I have had the Oysters Orleans each visit and they are awesome. read more

Absolutely wonderful. I had the new Orleans shrimp with grits and turnip greens. IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!! We also had a the sampler oyster platter. I am not a big oyster eater, but I could eat these daily. They were good. Our waitress,Kat, was knowledgeable, courteous, and very friendly. We will be regulars. read more

Excellent food! Great poboys using fresh Gambini bread! Grilled oysters are really good! Lunch menu is priced very well! The negative is very weak drinks! You don't want to order a mixed drink here if you want to taste your boos! Stick with the food!!! read more

Food is very good. If you like shrimps and oysters, they do them as good as anyone in New Orleans. Service is excellent and the shrimp po boy with the Gambino bread is superb. If the restaurant has a weakness, it would be in their drink making. They use small shot glasses and small drink glasses and the drinks are very weak. If you're looking for a strong drink here, you won't find it. Go to Table 100 or Amerigo for that treat!! read more

Chose to eat here for Valentine's Day and I'm so glad we did because the food was well worth the wait. Our waitress was very friendly, attentive, and even helped me make a decision on what to order as my entree. We started with the Oyster Sampler and each different kind was to die for. The oysters were fresh and came out in a timely manner. I ordered the Orleans Shrimp and my boyfriend had the Red Fish. We were both very satisfied with our selections. I had heard good things about the sweet potato brûlée as a side item, so I decided to go with that as one of my sides and I'm so glad I did. It is very sweet because of the brown sugar, so if you're not big into sweets I wouldn't suggest you ordering it. I enjoyed it but I thought it could use a little less sugar. Over all, our experience here was superb and I would love to come back sometime and try out another entree! :) read more

I love half shell oyster house. Being from LA I'm Leary of places that claim to be Cajun, LA restaurant or authentic la seafood. I go out to eat BC I'm busy and don't have A lot of time for cooking right now. I hate paying for food I could have cooked better. All of the oysters are wonderful. Their signature Bloody Mary w infused vodka is great- from a true Bloody Mary connoisseur . Shrimp and grits do need some Tabasco though. Went w my family and had my niece and nephew who are 11&12. They loved the food. It Is a kid friendly place. All the appetizers I've tried are very good, Especially the tuna. read more

Ate at Half Shell for the first time today enjoyed yellowfin tuna dip and sampler chargrilled oyster platter for lunch. This is the best seafood place in Jackson, MS! read more

First visit and it was okay. We started with crab cakes and they were cool when they arrived; taste was okay. For dinner I ordered the blackened snapper, half shell salad, and hush puppies. The snapper was rubbery and hush puppies were small and burnt. The shell salad, which is supposed to be a signature salad, was very skimpy on the toppings and disappointing. It was supposed to have avocado in it, but I only found a few small pieces. On a positive note, our bartender/server was great. read more

Half Shell Oyster House: A Typical Jackson Experience This was my first visit to Half Shell. I was bound with excitement at the opportunity to break through a normal 'experience.' Out with family running errands they needed a break. Half Shell came as a quick reference to our location, and off we went to explore the rich offerings of a cajun styled oyster house at 2:30 on a weekday. The Greeting The large tinted doors crested open upon our arrival, and posted holding the door was a short statured man who struggled to stay in the foyer while holding the door open. Whispering a "Hello" his eyes remain fixed on the floor as he desperately held the door in position. I am not a small man, nor am I some giant that needs a tremendous amount of room walking through a doorway. However, I certainly cannot pass through a door when there is a host outstretched across the door standing in the middle of the threshold. I opened the other door and let myself into the restaurant. I figured it best to leave the poor guy to his half tucked in shirt and shy demeanor. Another host was stationed at a desk and asked us how many in our party. There were only two of us, but my dining partner had frequented Half Shell enough to request a server who was not there at that time. So we decided to sit at the bar. The Bar There were plenty of open seats at the bar, and this is probably a normal event for such a time. Walking through the dining area towards the bar watching the oysters being shucked, was a welcomed change of entertainment. Sadly, that glee was quickly subdued. When my counterpart sat down I had to sit a few seats away. Then I had to direct her to move down a few seats. There were several dirty seating choices. We fixed ourselves at the corner of the bar with minimal wiping of our areas, I took a deep breath and took a moment to zen out. Poor etiquette from host staff and dirty seating areas are something I expect at a dive bar, not at Half Shell Oyster House. The bartender appeared a few minutes after we got situated. My counterpart immediately ordered Oysters Rockefeller and a Bloody Mary. I was not immediately ready to order food, but I ordered a half-and-half tea instead. Quickly skimming the menu my excitement began to peak again. Such great selections! I could not decide what to order, but I knew I wanted to be ready by the time my tea arrived. I found the Po-Boy section of the menu. When the bartender returned, I asked if the Half Shell was a scratch kitchen. A slight bewilderment crossed her face, and she replied with a, "...mostly." This information, paired with the dining experience so far, told me enough to know that I should probably order a Po-Boy. It's safe to order a Po-Boy - right? WRONG. I eyed the Voodoo Shrimp Po-Boy and quickly ordered that with pork-stock turnip greens. The menus were gone, the drinks were here, and the Oysters were coming out of the broiler. The Drinks All I had was a half-and-half tea, and it is extremely hard to mess that up. Thankfully it was just right. Conversely, the Bloody Mary my dining partner had, simply was not much to write home about. It was ok. Both taste and presentation could use a little work. Okra just crammed into the glass was probably the biggest turn off. You had to fish it out with your fingers or a fork...Sound Glamorous? It wasn't. The Food Enter Oysters Rockefeller. These bad boys were piping hot served on a salted tray with lemon wedge, and looked incredible. We squeezed lemon over the hot morsels and they sizzled in anticipation. First bite - WOW! These were great. Let me say that again...I found something GREAT. "Ok, this is good," I thought. A bit of redemption coming from a poor beginning. Then the Voodoo Shrimp Po-Boy arrived. With a grin of excitement I cleared a space to help the bartender place the dish. It looked good. It smelled good. Please taste good. The Po-Boy was open faced piled with fried shrimp in a thick sauce over lettuce and tomato. The lightly toasted bread cradled every ingredient wonderfully. The pork-stock turnip greens looked fresh, hot, and inviting. I tasted them first. I'm a sucker for good greens, and these did not disappoint. The greens were spectacular. I grew in anticipation, "Another good food item. There's hope!" Then came the first bite of the shrimp in this voodoo sauce. On the menu it says "sweet and spicy Voodoo sauce," but I was not prepared for the sugary explosion on my taste buds. This tasted like some kind of sweet and sour sauce prepared by Victor Frankenstein. There was zero spice, and a heck load of sweet. The sugar, spice, and everything nice recipe was a disaster. I remained confused. This does not taste very Voodoo. Cajun cuisine rapidly left my mind and I felt transported to some Asian market trying to capture Creole clients in New Orleans with the new monster Frankenstein had created. Ending of review: https://goo.gl/maps/5RXJxWiimg72 read more

We went there today for lunch. This was our first time eating here. I ordered a shrimp po-boy and cheese grits. The shrimp po-boy was overflowing with shrimp. The cheese grits tasted good, but were difficult to eat with a fork. They were on the soupy side. I really should have asked for a spoon, but I actually shouldn't have to ask for one. read more

The absolute SAVING GRACE for this particular restaurant is Hannah, she is an absolute ANGEL and the BEST waitress I've ever had! My husband and I arrived at Half Shell Oyster House on Monday evening after a 5 1/2 hr drive here, waited 30 min for a table to open up which was fine. After waiting for a table we were finally seated where we sat and waited...and waited... and waited for 18 min without ever being asked if our drink order could be taken or anything at this point I'm ready to leave when Hannah stops at our table (which is not in her section) and asks if anyone has helped us-no was my reply and just like that she apologized, not her fault but she cared! She explains this wasn't her section, but now we were her family so she takes our drink order explains that she would be right back to take our order and she did just that! If you are ever in Flowood and you visit the Half Shell Oyster House, please please ask to be seated in Hannah's section...she is an amazing person!! Thanks Hannah! The 3 star rating is for the restaurant overall, but Hannah is a 5 star no doubt!! Tae & Travis read more

I have Celiacs so I'm always searching for gluten-free options while I'm traveling for work. While the gluten-free menu is a little limited there were plenty of choices. Food was exceptional and service was great too. read more

I love the food at this restaurant. The service was terrible. I waited to have any service. My salad came before my drink. I was never checked on. My drink was only refilled after I finished the meal. I waited over twenty minutes to pay. It was very difficult to sit and wait to pay! read more

Wow amazing food and service. Lucky to have this place in Flowood. The prices are worth the food, it's a great place for a date night, business dinner or just sit at the bar and get some oysters read more

We had dinner at half Shell oyster House the other night. The service was outstanding and the food was really good. The grilled tuna and the grilled asparagus were quite nice. I would have liked to of known that the oysters were a different consistency due to the season however they were still so so. read more

The food was mediocre and our server,Mitch, was arrogant and seemed quite put out that he had to even take our order. His service was slow and sullen. Will not take any guests there again. read more

The service we received was excellent, amber our waitress was the best. The Bread Pudding I would give 1 star, not good, need to found a better recipe. Happy hour prices are great needs to be extended to 6.30 traffic is not good in that area hard for patrons to get there by 6. Shrimp and grits I would give 3 stars, was missing something. read more

Good food, but horrible seating policy. You won't be seated until the very last person in your party arrives. At 5:15 I watched a group of 6 senior citizens sit by the hostess stand and wait for their already open 8-top table until the last couple arrived. Our party of 5 waited with open tables until the last person arrived. Inexcusable. If there's a wait, go find another restaurant because there are plenty of other good ones in the area. read more

Extremely disappointed in the overall customer service from all staff members. Not accommodating whatsoever for large parties. Our group of 16 was unable to make a reservation (due to restaurant policy), so my colleague arrived at 6:10 for a requested table time of 7:30. To our disappointment, the manager allowed the hostess to seat our requested table at 7:19 to a party of 8 who had a wait time of less than 3 minutes. I've always thought highly of the Half Shell and their food quality, but customer service is everything in this industry and in that category they've failed miserably. read more