Our group of 4 visited Half Shell on a Monday evening, and can't say enough about the great experience. The staff and service were tremendous, and the food was great! We tried the oysters, gumbo, stuffed portobello and the shrimp. All were excellent!! Planning a return trip before we leave town. Strongly recommend dinner here! read more

Had a chance to dine with clients down in Gulfport Mississippi. The restaurant has a great vibe and it is clearly a local hot spot. I had a party of six. Unfortunately, they dont take reservations but they do take "call aheads". I am not a fan of call aheads but I do understand. My party waited 20-25m to be seated. Our server was great. He got the drink and food orders in quickly. Food came out In a reasonable amount of time. I had etoufee and shrimp. Both dishes were tasty and filling. Unfortunately, I took a pause on alcohol, so I did not get a chance to try some of bourbon and whiskey, but I will on my next visit. read more

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

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This once delicious restaurant has taken a nose dive and has followed the curse of too many too fast where quality dives. Our raw oysters were murdered by the shucker, but we don't complain. Their sizes were all over the place and not worth a dime each. Crab cake should be called something else, definitely not the right description. Crab Shrimp Gratin? How can these restaurants mess up the delicious ingredients as this! Make me understand. Service was good however, the staff a friendly bunch. We had French dip that was delicious! Why can't quality and taste rise with the menu prices ??? And clean bathrooms! Please don't blame COVID. read more

Updated review Oct 2025: We visited Half Shell numerous times and consistency was always great. But this visit was different. Service was not great, food was missing and flavor was off, server inattentive. We were a small party of 5 and first thing is that we waited about 20 minutes for someone to take our order - when they came, they also didn't bring us any silverware. We had to flag another server for an additional 10 minutes so we can eat our appetizers. When food came, sides were missing and we had to wait another 15 minutes for those sides to show up to us - and had to ask twice for it To wrap the experience up, the server never came back after he gave us our bill to pay - I had to go to the bar to flag him down so we can leave. I waited a good 15 minutes for him to show back up - so disappointing he never did ... hate that the consistency is missing here- what a miss. Won't be back. read more

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The food, of course, was awesome...we started with a couple oyster samplers...that ALWAYS sets the tone...so good!!! It seemed everyone got a little something different, from fried shrimp to catfish Loumes (totally misspelled). I had the Margarita Grouper...exquisite!!! Our server was beyond attentive but not bothersome..just seemed to show up at the right time every-time. I think his name was David. The whole place also just FELT right...not too noisy, and though it was packed, it didn't seem 'busy'. Just an amazing trip. Will definitely be back. read more

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The Food was super fresh and absolutely divine, and came out super fast and every plate was hot to the touch coming out. The restaurant itself was super clean and had an amazing atmosphere great for any event and reasonably priced. My waitress was Stevie and she was an angel super quick and amazing service she had great recommendations and checked on me all night 10/10 read more

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My family loves the Half Shell. We make sure to find time to stop and eat anytime we are close by! Food and service are always top notch.

Enjoyed a great lunch here. Wendelin was our server and she was awesome. As always, loved the half shell salad and shrimp po boy. Come hungry and enjoy the ambience. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Fried Shrimp Po-Boy - Seafood Near Me - Gulfport, Mississippi

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Half Shell Oyster House - Gulfport, MS This place is an absolute gem! I stopped in recently and was completely wowed by both the food and the experience. Creole Harvest Oysters (Seasonal Special) These were next-level delicious...Gulf oysters baked with a savory seafood and cornbread dressing packed with blue crab, Gulf shrimp, and crawfish, all topped with a rich Tasso ham hollandaise. It was like Thanksgiving had a dance party in my mouth. Decadent, soulful, and perfectly balanced. If this special is still on the menu, don't miss it! Triple Steak Cheeseburger A juicy blend of ground chuck, brisket, and short rib, grilled to perfection and topped with melty Provolone on a soft brioche bun. I added mushrooms and onions, and it was everything...moist, flavorful, and downright crave-worthy. Overall The service was warm, the atmosphere inviting, and every bite felt like a celebration. I highly recommend Half Shell Oyster House and will definitely be back! read more

Service was great and the oysters chargrilled some the best as were the Quesadillas with ribeye and filet Thank you lacy for great servi read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Char grilled oysters - Seafood Near Me - Gulfport, Mississippi

I went with a large group and the restaurant was very accommodating, even last minute. The atmosphere inside is really nice, the wait staff/greeters were very friendly and efficient, and the food was delicious. I don't eat much seafood, so I ordered a different dish which was really good! I can't remember the exact name but it was like a dish of chicken Alfredo with noodles. For my side I chose the sweet potato soufflé which was amazing! The staff also worked with me to let me order my mail meal while others were ordering appetizers. I would highly recommend Half Shell Ouster House for your dining while in Gulfport. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Yellow fin tuna - Seafood Near Me - Gulfport, Mississippi

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I've never left a poor review, however I can't help but feel such disappointment after our experience at half shell oyster house. Our server was wonderful.. however, my girlfriend and I will never be back. The quality of food is absolutely horrendous. Appears to be frozen food heated up and the smoked tuna dip tasted like a buffalo flavored tuna snack pack. The bread is like styrofoam, but they do provide a significant amount of packaged crackers. The presentation was nothing above a lunch-able and the taste... unforgivable. We sent back two oyster orders and boxed our food immediately. It was $100 for two persons. Will never be back. read more

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

Amazing place!!! The sampler of the different oysters was delicious. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was fantastic!! We will be back when we are back in the area. read more

This is by far the best service we've ever gotten! And the absolute best food! This place is so gorgeous in the inside! Cannot brave enough! We stopped in here to eat dinner while visiting for a wedding! Will absolutely come back next time we are in town! read more

Oyster sampler was delicious, as was the crawfish, crab and corn bisque. Also highly recommend triple chocolate martini! Cool ambience with oysters roasting over the fire and outstanding service. The place wasn't very crowded but it was a Monday night. read more

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We ate here Friday night. We waited about 20 minutes for a table. Server was great. The gumbo was ok. The baked oysters pretty good. My wife loved here quesadillas. Atmosphere was nice but loud. read more

Always great service and good food. Their margaritas are my favorite in town. The redfish is amazing as well as the ribeye.

The food was amazing!! All 5 of us loved our food. My only complaint was it was freeeeezing in the restaurant. It made the experience less than ideal. We were all shivering (coming from MN that says a lot). read more

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Half Shell Oyster House in Gulfport, Mississippi, is celebrated for its Gulf oysters and Southern hospitality. Guests commend the flavorful dishes and the friendly, efficient service, with staff members often enhancing the dining experience. ​ read more

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

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There are so many great things to say about this place. The food is amazing. I'm Not really even an oyster person , but the chargrilled oysters are awesome. I was there with my family for my 60th birthday. Larry, our server, was amazing!!! read more

Everything was excellent! We had the charbroiled oysters and the oysters Orleans. We also had redfish Orleans based on our waiters recommendation. Donavan was the best! read more

What jerks they have internet but won't let paying customers access. We paid for a large lunch but needed to conduct some business. Yet no. read more

We love this place!!! Chargrilled oysters, shrimp, seafood pot pie and sweet potato creme brûlée. Best dinner on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Server was spot on. She was so nice and pleasant. The restaurant is very quaint and comfortable. read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite and a beer. Erin was our bartender she was funny and helpful. We never waited for anything. Best tuna dip we have had in a LONGtime! Oysters were delicious as well. Restaurant is well kept and clean. read more

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Had a wonderful time enjoying Seafood Pot Pie. The waiter assured us that we would like it. He was right. Contained Lobster, Shrimp, Crab, Crawfish Tails and veggies you would find in a chicken pot pie. The crust on top was flaky and tender. The service was excellent. Highly recommend this place if you're in Gulf Port. read more

Gulfport Half Shell is an absolute staple when coming down to the MS coast. Everything is carefully prepared, service is always on point, and the food is great. The ambiance is awesome for either a relaxed touristy dinner or a business dinner with a big group. Could not recommend this place more. If you're picky about everything, just move on from this review because I tend to be fairly laid back and was a server way back in the day, so I appreciate the little things. read more

I decided to dine because I was in the mood for seafood. I'm glad I did! I came in right before happy hour and I was one of the only customers there. I decided to sit at the bar. The bartender was nice and attentive. I ordered the crab dip and fried shrimp platter. Everything came out hot and fresh. The fried shrimp were the star, seasoned and fried perfectly! I definitely got my fix! read more

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Can't say enough about this place besides the fact that it is a must when you're in Biloxi. Service & food are top notch. Highly recommend when you're in the area. read more

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The food is always excellent and the service is really good! The ambience is really feel good.

Food service was great and quick!! Food cooked and seasoned well..2 off drinks during happy hour read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Gulfport, Mississippi

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Was amazing and awesome staff. Food was very good. Seated quickly and staff was very pleasant. Large portions of food and very decently priced. read more

We had reservations for 20 at 6om made for a week. Someone called me the day of around 2 to confirm. We get there about 5:50. They said they don't do reservations but just a waiting list. We did not get seated until 7:20. Once seated, service was good. read more

Food was delicous. Service was fast and friendly. Restaurant is clean and cute. We make sure it's on our visit list every time we are in the area. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Atlantic Triplefin fish and jalapeño huspuppies. - Seafood Near Me - Gulfport, Mississippi

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We were travelling back to LA from FL and we stopped in Gulfport for lunch. I am so glad we did. The food here is out of this world, not to mention the service and the actual restaurant setting. We had royal red's which were so good. We can not find them too easily in New Orleans. We tried the crab cakes and they were phenomenal. My favorite item that we ordered was the red beans and rice. We have great red beans in New Orleans, but these were as good id not better. I can not wait to be back in Gulfport so that we can go back to this restaurant. I do not give out many 5 star ratings, but this place absolutely deserves 5 stars. read more

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Cute little restaurant to have lunch. Big menu, good offering of food and drinks. Also, a good selection of food orders in lunch size portions. We enjoyed the fried shrimp. They were fresh and well prepared. The accompanying salad was crisp and fresh. My husband enjoyed the charbroiled oysters and redfish entree. Our server was very good. She did her job behind the bar and still checked on us often. She did her best to make good recs based on food allergies. Would definitely recommend. read more

The food was great! My wife and I each leaved the seafood potpie, the boys each had the Oysters Orleans and said there was too much spice ‍ (kids). The seafood stuffed mushrooms were really good! Recommend the Jalapeño Hushpuppies for a side as well. Service was prompt and decor was rustic. A gem in Gulfport! read more

Very nice beach community restaurant. Was there for Cruisin the Coast. Hamburger was delicious! Great service too!

Service was great! We enjoyed the sampler oysters, although Cajun was the best. Smoked tuna dip was excellent. My husband loved the seafood potpie. Delicious food and nice atmosphere. read more

The food was meh disappointing at best for an oyster house we expected so much more.. The oysters were small and when my grilled oysters in half shell came out barely grilled more like steamed I sent them back to ask that they be baked/Grilled more & they came out so over done they were hard to even find in their charred shell! Seemed chef knew no happy.medium! We'll be giving them a rest for while. Been to two locations, Gulfport and Covington and not impressed with either. The restaurant was practically empty so I suppose my opinion isn't unique. We've been a half dz times probably including the Tuesday special and each time underwhelmed. Too many other great oysters eateries so we'll pass Half Shell Oyster House up in future. read more

I do not live in the area and it has been a few years since I've visited. The last time I was here, I went to the Half Shell in the Hard Rock Cafe. So when we came down for a wedding, I knew it would be a stop. There were 13 of us and we went to the Gulfport location. It did not disappoint. I got the Chicken Alfredo. Everyone loved what they had. I hope it is not so long before we are back! read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Winterberry Cosmo - Seafood Near Me - Gulfport, Mississippi