Great, relaxing atmosphere. Fresh seafood and excellent wait staff. Always a pleasure to come back.

From start to finish, this was a memorable evening. Our servers a young man and lady were fantastic: attentive, friendly, and made the night even better. First Course: We began with the oyster sampler featuring Charbroiled, Bienville, Orleans, and Rockefeller styles. Each had its own unique flavor profile, and together they made a great introduction to the meal. Second Course: A crisp romaine and spring mix salad paired with a crawfish, crab, and corn bisque. The bisque was rich and comforting, perfectly balanced by the freshness of the salad. Main Course Highlights: Almond-crusted paneed chicken finished with roasted red bell pepper aioli. Grilled portabella mushroom stuffed with Gulf blue crab, shrimp, peppers, and spinach, topped with lemon aioli and parmesan. Filet Orleans (which I didn't try since I don't eat beef, but others raved about it). Dessert: The finale was a Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding drizzled with a decadent sauce -- warm, sweet, and absolutely delicious. Overall, the combination of excellent service, creative dishes, and indulgent dessert made this Yelp Event a true standout. read more

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Love love love the chargrilled oysters! I came in and had the chef's special chargrilled oysters. Omg, it was so good! My server wasn't the best. She was very friendly but forgot that I ordered a crab cake. I let her know and she was like, do you still want it. Kinda awkward , so I said no. I really wanted to try it :-( Also, after I ordered my dessert which was the banana foster cheesecake she forgot that I wanted her to close and bring my check. I'm sure it was just an off day for her. I will still go back and have oysters. Food is really great! read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Whats the point of making reservations if you cant accommodate? We have been sitting and waiting for an hour past our time that THEY set and still not seated. 1 hour 20 minutes... manager said they DONT take reservations even though they did yesterday. and had us pick between 1230 or 230. *if your in a wheel chair dont go because they only have 1 table in the whole building to accommodate handicapped. read more

Do yourself a favor & try this restaurant!! Perfect for a date night we started with a dozen oysters prepared 4 different ways . So delicious. And then had the red fish & finished with cheesecake & an espresso martini. Our server Emi was so friendly and full of interesting info about the area. We were traveling thru on our vacation- so the lovely meal , great service in a nicely decorated restaurant was really a treat for us. Thank you so much for a night we will remember! read more

Today's lunch was our fourth or fifth visit to this Lafayette location. We understand prices going up. But the quality is way down. The original in downtown GPT has always been very good. And consistent. Lafayette is a very tough & fickle restaurant market, even for top quality foods, and this location is doomed, unless the quality is improved. Maybe they just had a bad day today ? Rick read more

The food is consistent and taste good but I was surprised at how small the seafood sampler plate was since I expected it to be bigger! My husband & I thought we could share it but it's really just big enough for 1 person! The service was ok but I think only bc it was the servers 2nd day! The restaurant is dimly lit which is perfect for a date night! Yes, I recommend this place! read more

Half Shell Oyster House - CHEERS! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

We visited out of town from Texas and were excited to try this Oyster House. The ambiance was nice and intimate BUT the only good thing we had was the oyster sampler. Everything else we ordered was bland and had no flavor, very disappointing. The service was mid and honestly the only reason I would return is for the oysters. Too expensive for what you get. read more

Great Service with a smile! Atmosphere wonderful and enlightening! Food outstanding!! Y'all need to check it out!!! Or YOU are missing out read more

Food and service were excellent! Devon was our server for the evening and she was extremely friendly. However, despite the restaurant being focused, I didn't particularly like them. I did however really enjoy the Seafood Pot Pie. If you're reading this review unsure about what to order... ORDER THE SEAFOOD POT PIE!! read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

The food is always great, but could use a bit more kick to make it authentically Cajun/Creole. The service is always top-notch, and the vibe of the place is just perfect. It feels like you're eating in a nice, quiet New Orleans restaurant tucked away in the French Quarter. read more

We got served luke warm soup here would not recommend sometimes the food is ok but I generally feel like the past couple of time i have gone it has been lacking good food quality in one way or another read more

I've been to the original location in Gulf Shores a few times and have always enjoyed the food so if I'm traveling in an area that has a Half Shells location I try to visit. This location provides the same ambience and the food and service is on par with the original location. read more

The food was great, but the waitress I had was exceptional! Ms.Franceè is such a delight. She was kind, polite, and very attentive. She brought everything out in a timely manner. I will definitely go back and request her as my waitress! Such a great experience. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - The food (seafood sampler & stuffed portobello mushrooms) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Oysters are FANTASTIC...wife and I tried the oyster sampler the other day!!!....this is on our way back from NOLA, and I must say, even better here!!! If you love oysters as we do, this is a MUST!!! Also, the wait staff is soooo amazing...thx Megan!!! and also, the other day, thx Mia!!! Love the ambience, decor, music...reminds us of NOLA! ! read more

Our food was delicious and the wait staff were friendly and polite. The triple chocolate martini was amazing!

Went out with some friends last weekend and this is where we chose. I orders a dozen of the oyster and they did not disappoint. Lately oysters have been small; however, half shell oysters are still a decent size. My wife ordered the Maui and she loved it as well. I was very pleased with the food and service that was provided. The server checked on us regularly and even held convos with us. Not many places do this anymore. You can tell the waiter wanted to know about the guest he was serving. I would definitely recommend going to eat at Half shell if you have not. I Belier you would not be disappointed and will be pleased with the food and service as we were. read more

Service was good, however the oysters were incredibly small and shriveled. They were of the quality of a burger joint that also serves oysters, not a self described "oyster-house". read more

Literally cannot get enough of this place. This place is an ABSOLUTE must. No matter what day of the week there's something going on, either Margarita specials, wine night specials, this place is awesome. First off if you're a margarita lover- this is your place. The mix is homemade, so no crappy heart burn happening here! Everything on the menu, from mushroom and crab, amazing sautéed crab claws, red fish, literally you could just close your eyes and pick something. If you're in town or live close and you haven't been in, this place is worth it!!!!! read more

The food and service were top notch. We had the raw oysters. The charbroiled oysters and the Argentinian Royal Red shrimp. read more

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This has been for the most part a very consistent great place for Oysters. We've had great experiences coming here except for the last time when we had a large party. Not sure if that was the reason or not. We haven't been ever since again but we'll go back soon and hopefully update the rating. It's a little price but the food is great and we love the service. read more

WOW! Due to a family situation, had to cut the one night in NOLA from our summer vacation. We were looking for a taste of NOLA on our way home and Half Shell Oyster House did NOT disappoint!!! The ambiance and cleanliness of the restaurants was on point. Our server, Krystal was so (SO) good. She had such GREATcustomer service manners. Attentive and on top of our every need. Glasses were never empty and every request met with "yes, sir/ma'am". Then came the food. I can't give it enough stars. Oysters were so tasty, Fried Green Tomatoes were amazing and WOW, our entres were what we would expect in NOLA. If I am ever in Lafayette again, this place will be at the top of my list!!! read more

Dining out on Martin Luther King day, we chose the Half Shell. My first time trying it even though we have one close to home, so my hopes were up. My sister raves and raves about it, so I was pretty excited. I came in looking for a seafood platter, but theirs doesn't come with catfish or oysters. I know, weird, especially at an oyster house...you could add oysters for $10, but I decided to skip it in favor of the recommended sandwich, The Uptowner. The kitchen was having a bad day, or something, because the sandwich came out with meat that was literally crunchy. The cheese was funky, too, and tasted like it was washed in chemicals. They were kind enough to offer to make another one, but I chose a hamburger, instead. Sigh, it was way overcooked and even tasted a little burnt. Called it a day after that, my luck was out. I did have a cup of gumbo with my sandwich, but it didn't get eaten. It wasn't very good...and that was the consensus at the table since I stopped trusting my tastebuds by this point; nobody liked it. The sweet potato soufflé thing went over well; there were three on the table to be eaten and they were. Mom got some crab claws and crab cakes and she really enjoyed them. I agree, the claws were really good...turns out I should have gone for the platter after all! Everyone really enjoyed their meal, I just had bad luck with the menu today. I don't think my experience is affecting anyone else's meal impression, so stop in and see for yourself, you're bound to find something delicious on the menu! I know I'm going to give it another shot. read more

The quality of seafood is amazing! The waitstaff are knowledgeable and very helpful if you need some help with menu choices Ambience is great and waiting for a table is quick I'm f you want to enjoy quality seafood Put Half Shell Oyster House on your list! read more

We ordered the Charbroiled Oyster sampler, blackened Redfish with Okra, cheddar grits and Cesar salad. Everything was exceptional. Service was fast and friendly. Clean and inviting atmosphere. read more

Food and service was excellent . Would highly recommend. The oysters on 1/2 shell were delicious and the grilled redfish was something to relish. The restaurant has very nice atmosphere. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Oysters and seafood. Must try! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Everything was delicious. Our waitress was great. The restaurant was clean. They had specials snd give military discounts.

The charbroiled oysters were good and the seafood stuffed portabella was okay.. what I liked the most was the sweet potato dish.. not sure if I will come back as I thought it was over priced. read more

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The atmosphere is amazing and the service was awesome. I enjoy how friendly people are there and I love the drinks (margaritas)

I visited Half Shell Oyster House for the first time on Feb 8. The food was sooooo good & inexpensive. The service was great. During our wait, my friends & I were able to sit at the bar and have a few drinks which were delicious by the way. The ambiance of the restaurant was very relaxing. I'll definitely visit again. read more

Went there wanting some oysters and it turns out you get 6 free when you order a dozen on Tuesdays. They were a little on the small side, but delicious. Reddish with Crab and Shrimp was excellent although the sauce was a touch oily. Kam was an exce server! read more

Ordered the 1lb of Argentinian Royal Reds, the voodoo boneless wings, the yellowfin tuna dip, a cup of gumbo, and a cup of bisque. The royal reds were juicy and seasoned well but were not as big as I was hoping. $30 for this was not worth it. The yellowfin tuna dip was below average - plain even - and came with saltines which was a poor choice and makes it look like they obviously cut corners. Gumbo was excellent. Good balance of rice, roux, and meat. Bisque was just below excellent, had great gulf flavor and a lighter approach (it's not a stick to your sides bisque). Voodoo Wings stole the show. I'd order them again in a heartbeat. Crisp yet juicy, sauce was unmistakably Cajun - deliciously spicy with a little tingle and warmth but never "hot". Everything from the sauce to the prep was great. (In fact I'm not so sure I'd be against doing two orders of these for my entree next time!) Argentinian Royal Red Shrimp : 3.75 / 5 Gumbo : 4.5 / 5 Bisque : 4.25 / 5 Yellowfin Dip : 2.5 / 5 Voodoo Wings : 5 / 5 Service : 4 / 5 Lighting / Vibe : 4.5 / 5 Parking : 4.5 / 5 Price / Value : 4 / 5 Overall : 4.1 / 5 read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Voodoo Wings - crisp and juicy - just do it already! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Some of the best seafood I have ever had, Amanda was our waitress and she was amazing and even gave us free oysters. I hope to go back soon because this was far better than Cajun table or anything in that area. 10/10 Recommend a must go if you want seafood. read more

So I had to travel for work and we decided to have lunch here. The ambiance is very nice. We went relatively early so there was not a lot of ppl or noise. We asked to be seated at a table we could work at. We were accommodated. I ordered the red fish orleans (crabmeat and spiced butter and oil on top) with the boiled potatoes. The fish was good the butter/oil was too heavy for my liking but I managed. The potatoes had no Taste AT ALL. My VP ordered the red royal shrimp. No taste AT ALL. The shrimp also had to be peeled and she was not expecting that. She asked for the Orleans sauce and said that made a difference. I forgot what my other colleagues ordered for food but I think they were underwhelmed. What we were blown away by the vans foster cheese cake and the Carmel apple pie. I will go again just for the dessert. read more

Our visit to Half Shell was good. Mason was our server and he was very attentive. Across our party, we got oysters, steak, pasta, and seafood. The filet was a great cut of meat, but lacked seasoning. The sweet potatoes were out of this world. The oysters and seafood were good. read more

My favorite dish to get here is the shrimp Creole - it's absolutely delicious. I usually get grits and collard greens as my sides. The collard greens are addicting! It's not the cheapest option but you can be sure that the food and service are great. It is a lovely lunch and dinner spot with beautiful decor, a low key ambiance and spacious seating. read more

Food and service was superb! The food was very fresh and delicious! I had the chargrilled oysters for my appetizer and red fish as an entree. I cannot wait to go back. read more

My wife enjoyed her mahi-mahi meal. Our server was excellent. I'm never going back. If you want Rose, you have to order a bottle. That's nuts. The bisque came in a very small cup, and was mediocre at best. And that's generous. The shrimp were very small and not very flavorful...what I imagine you'd get in SD, ND or a similar landlocked state. The prices were pretty much the same as far better restaurants. It could have been worse, but that's the most favorable thing I can say about it. read more

First reviewed this place over 7 years ago with 5 stars! Probably ate there 40 times since with only one bad piece of fish. Went last week on a weeknight. 6:30pm and only 2 other tables. Should have been a clue. 4 of us dining and only one had a good meal. First, the tea was so weak, you could read through it. And the waitress said it was like that since lunch! (She did go make a good fresh pot!). The Caesar salad dressing was way too salty!! The steamed broccoli was too salty. Two different fish fillet dishes very over cooked. Of course the sweet potato crème brûlée was awesome. The manager (via the waitress) first offered one piece of dessert for the whole table. . Then the manager came out. She agreed the fish looked like jerky. She then offered "future" meal comps. We declined! She then comped the evening. Not a place I'll return to very soon. So disappointed, as I use to really enjoy eating there. Hopefully it was just a "bad" chef night. read more

Great oysters. Love the Orleans style. They have a parrot fish special that was absolute perfect. I hope they bring it back. It was soooo good! Had the fried green tomatoes with crab cake. Enjoyed it. Their sweet potato brûlée is incredible. Definitely more of a dessert side. Watermelon basil martini is excellent as well. Cobia bienville was ok. Fish was a little tough and could have used a little more seasoning and crumb topping. Maybe the parrotfish be better with it. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Martini and Cobia bienville special - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana