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    Half Shell Oyster House

    4.0 (176 reviews)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Stacy E.

    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!

    Ambe C.

    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!!

    The food (seafood sampler & stuffed portobello mushrooms)

    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.

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    3 years ago

    The food and service are excellent. The restaurant is clean and staff are welcoming. Great experience!

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    5 years ago

    I love their oyster sampler. Their food is great and servers are always friendly. They have a very nice cozy atmosphere.

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    Hit or miss. I've had really good food and really not so good at times.

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    According to my boyfriend the charbroiled oysters were pretty good. I got the maui grilled fish and I quite liked it.

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    4 years ago

    Always great food. The bloody Mary's are out of this world. If you're a seafood or oyster lover give them a try.

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    7 years ago

    Definitely will return when in town! Oysters Orleans was good but the seafood au gratin with sweet potato cream brûlée was OMG good!

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    This is our second time here, and we have been waiting to get the warm thin crispy tortilla chips,…read morewhich we were very pleased this hasn't changed. There are so many menu items you will have a difficult time choosing, I would say pick something you've never tried and go for it. The crawfish beignets were amazing, our first time trying, very light and the pico de gallo goes beautifully, as this compensate for the oil. We had the lunch specials which is a separate menu, and what a great choice, the crab enchiladas was creamy and with the lettuce and pico was a delicious bite, and the tuna bowl was spot on. The team here is great you can see the personal pride with the service. And the dining area has always been very spacious and inviting.

    Went here with my husband and his friends, and I totally loved the vibes, decor, and overall look…read moreof the restaurant--it really reminded me of restaurants in New York. Even from the parking lot, you can already smell the food. The whole area was filled with the smoky steak aroma, which instantly made me extra hungry. When you walk in, you can see them handmaking their own tortillas, and that alone got me really excited to try the food. We were seated in a separate room. It was a bit small, but it definitely gave off NYC vibes. The decorations were done so well--I couldn't stop complimenting the space. We arrived right in time for Happy Hour, where you can get a large margarita for the price of a small, which is a great deal. As soon as we sat down, they brought out tortillas and salsa like most Mexican restaurants--but these were surprisingly much better. I believe it's because of their fresh handmade tortillas. What we ordered: Superior Quesadillas - Nicely plated and came with sides (I forgot to take a picture so I don't remember exactly what they were). It was decent, but nothing really special. San Lucas Sizzling Fajitas - Came with skirt steak and shrimp. The shrimp was butterflied Texas-style and served with all the usual sides. The meat was good, but I didn't like the vegetables. They were too soft and lacked that grilled, charred flavor. The pan was extremely hot, so the vegetables ended up burning and sticking to it instead. Service: Honestly, I didn't like the service. The server was okay, but definitely not great. I usually love Mexican restaurants because of their warm, friendly staff, but this experience made me uncomfortable. We felt rushed the entire time--she kept taking our plates and drinks before we were finished, and I had to ask for them back multiple times (not just once). What really killed the mood was the shots. Even though we felt rushed, every time we ordered shots it took forever to arrive. We waited almost 20 minutes total for just two rounds of shots, which is ridiculous for something so simple. I understand it was busy, but many busy restaurants still don't make customers wait that long. It really ruined the vibe for us. Final thoughts: The bill was pricey, and I knew that going in--but I had high expectations and left totally disappointed. The food was just decent, yet very overpriced. For the same amount of money, you could go to another Mexican restaurant or even a food truck and get a full feast. I rarely complain about service--especially since I used to be a server--but this time I couldn't overlook it. Would I recommend it? * Fresh tortillas & happy hour drinks: YES * Food & service: NO Unless you're coming strictly for the vibes and pretty decor, I wouldn't recommend spending your money here. There are much better places out there.

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