Went there today for lunch and had the cobb salad with grilled shrimp--it was delicious! Service was great, too. It was very easy to get in and out for lunch on a weekday. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

This place has amazing food and amazing service. Our server Candy was great. We will definitely be returning.

The Menu: Southern/Cajun inspired seafood menu. While there were plenty of fried entrees, there were also a good number of un fried entrees, and some non-seafood choices (various types of chicken and some pasta). We ate: 12 oysters on the half shell, fish tacos, and a Pecan Crusted Shrimp Spinach Salad. The bad: The salad was advertised with cranberries, but there were no cranberries when it came. We had to ask for extra napkins twice. The good: The salad still tasted good even without cranberries. The oysters were fresh and tasted great. The cocktail sauce was excellent. I was hesitant when I saw the fish tacos were made from fried catfish, and I was right; they were only so-so although my dinner companion enjoyed the bites she had. They were more like fried catfish burritos than fish tacos. Parking was more than enough at 7PM on a Saturday. The wait was 5 minutes. The price was right. Out total was about 33 dollars sans tip. Would come back here again. Next time, crawfish! read more

As a girl born and raised in California, I can only dream about Southern food. Until, that is, I visit the fam in Texas for a week. Then, it's BBQ and Tex-Mex, and now I will also be enjoying Half Shells because they introduced me to my new favorite food, Po Boys. Umm..yum. Even if the food was not spectacular, the service IS. As soon as we walked in, the gentlemen who seemed to me to be the manager immediately recognized my parents, who had come in the day before. As someone in the service industry, I know how hard that is to do when you see hundreds of faces a day. Our server was great, and our iced teas were never empty (very important in the South). I will be back! read more

I took my wife out to eat. Found this place on yelp because it served seafood. It has good service and the food was great.

Ok so originally we were heading to Aw Shucks, but after seeing the atmosphere I'm glad we opted for Half Shells as we've got 2 kids. Ok so the wait was maybe 5 min at most & it was well worth a 20 min wait if needed. We started off with a dozen oysters & they were great especially pared with a nice Shiner. For the meal I got a lb of mud bugs with the (don't quote me, but I think it was Dynamite) but they have 4 different flavors of spice for the crawfish. My wife got a cup of gumbo & catfish which se really enjoyed. My daughter got catfish as well & she liked it for the most part, but was busy stealing my crawfish the whole time. My son last but not least got the chicken strips kids meal & said he wasn't hungry, but once the Chocolate Eruption arrived at the table all of a sudden he had a HUGE appetite. Overall it was great food, great service, & great friendly family atmosphere! read more

Great food! Really casual! Great kids menu, strong drinks, good happy hour. Food took longer than I expected. Good service=

Small place but it was easy to get in the evening we went. We enjoyed the experience both the food and sitting in the side "outdoor" area. My wife's view was toward the back of the area and she was thinking they could put some effort in hiding some of that storage area. The food was good and reasonably priced and it was pleasant with the fans. read more

Good red beans and rice had before. Dined yesterday with a business contact at his choosing, since it was between the both of us. Tried the catfish PO-boy and he had grilled shrimp. We both did a double take at each other's dish and then just a shrug of the shoulders and a grin. You would have to work to slice a "small to begin with" catfish filet in half thickness to get what was on this sandwich. The shrimp must have been the 150+ count. Bottom line, overpriced and significantly under-portioned. read more

Service was great, enjoyed the Oyster nachos, nice pairing of chipotle mayo and pico de gallo, and the shindig seafood platter. Would come back if I ever visit this city. Also split the grilled trout, which was mediocre. Arugula watermelon salad was nice, dill potato salad was tasty but too dilly for me. read more

Very good friendly neighborhood seafood place. Small in size, so it's not like going into a huge impersonal "food factory." Enjoyed everything; the standout was the calamari appetizer. Best I have ever had in Texas! read more

Oh, I love you, Shells. I love your fried shrimp basket with a house margarita. I love that your beer mugs are so chilled I can barely hold them. I love that the Unicard system still pulls up my sorority house address at SMU even though I haven't lived there in 11 years. I love that you offer broccoli as an option on your kids menu, and I love that my kids will eat it. I don't love having to "be good" at your restaurant, but I love that your shrimp cobb salad makes me (almost) forget about your fried shrimp basket. Also, I love your prices, but I don't want to say too much about that, lest you decide to mark everything up, so shh. read more

Planned to go to Kuby's, but it was closed. Soooo glad it was. Half Shells has the best food and the best service. Can't remember the last time we had such stellar service. Crab Bisque left my mouth watering. Don't forget the soups or oyster nachos. I WILL be coming back. read more

The seafood is pretty tasty and the happy hour is fantastic ($2 drafts and they are amazingly cold)

Half Shells has the feel of a small and welcoming neighborhood seafood restaurant. I frequently travel to Dallas on business and have become a regular. Good menu, great seafood, specials everyday and a very friendly staff. Best deal is to come before 7PM for happy hour. My goal is to try everything on the menu and I'm half way there! read more

Rockefeller Oysters and the fish tacos = to.die.for. My girlfriend and I have gone here several times to eat and we have never been dissatisfied. Can't wait til I'm back in Dallas so I can go here! read more

Bre C our server is great and the food was amazing. All soups were home made and we love the frozen margaritas!

Hot as hell shrimp is fantastic plus the Texas gulf oysters. New place on regular rotation.

Great food. Oyster nachos are a must

This tiny little restaurant never disappoints. We have been numerous times and it is one of my favorite seafood restaurants. The food is always good and the prices are reasonable. I have always had great service. The oyster nachos and fish tacos are always a delight but they also have some great specials. Check it out! read more

I love this little dive!! The clam chowder is some of the best I've ever had and the boiled crawfish seasoning is perfect. The staff is always courteous and the manager makes it a point to personally check on each table. I'll definitely be going back! read more

Oyster nachos, peel and eat shrimp, oysters guys you have to come. It's sooo good. Come on Mondays and ask for Lesslie and Steven. They are the bomb dot com. Best service and food. Period. read more

I've been eating at Half Shells for over 10 years and I am never disappointed with the food, the cocktails, or the service. Today "Bre" was our server and she was top notch! During the busy lunch rush, Bre made a point to make us feel like we were her only table. I highly recommend sitting in her section for the BEST Half Shell's experience! read more

Doesn't get better than this place! Truly one of my favorite places in all of DFW! Great service and food every single time.

Great food in a fun environment. I had the fried catfish with grilled shrimp and it was delicious. My friend had their new salad and loved it. Will definitely go back. read more

Perhaps the thing I miss the most about living on the Gulf Coast is the seafood. Since moving to the Dallas area, my holy grail has been a restaurant that offers two things: 1) Fare from the Gulf, shrimp, oysters, and fish 2) A chef who prepares those things according to traditional recipes from the Gulf Coast Bound for another restaurant in Snider Plaza, H. R. H. and I decided instead to stop in Half Shells Oyster Bar and Grill for our first visit. The atmosphere is pleasant: a small room adorned with strings of colored lighting along the ceiling and placards of witty euphemisms hanging on the walls. There are tables and booths available and a large bar. The host was friendly and seated us quickly outdoors - per our choice - in a narrow courtyard, also pleasantly appointed with items similar to the dining room. We began with an appetizer of Fried Pickles. The dish was good, but how can you go wrong deep-frying a pickle and serving it with Ranch Dressing? This dish is (hopefully) not the defining point for any kitchen, so I remained guarded in my quest for an authentic Gulf Coast taste. One of the specials was intriguing: a dish prepared with sheepshead. If you have never seen one, this fish is not attractively colorful, and has teeth that would make the Cheshire Cat jealous. In my years of fishing Galveston Bay, I never ate one as it is often labeled a "junk fish". As described, the recipe sounded tasty, but I will reserve partaking of it for a later time. I opted for what was billed on the menu as blackened "Gulf Shrimp", also available fried or as a "healthy option". Two sides come with this entrée, the selections being Virginia's Apple Cider, Cole Slaw, Waffle Fries, or rice. I substituted a cup of Red Beans and Rice, which was very well prepared, seasoned like Mama used to make it, and went down quite easily. H. R. H. had the Fish & Chips, beer battered cod usually served with Virginia's Apple Cider Cole Slaw, but chose Hush Puppies instead. Fish and chips is one of those time-respected dishes that you'll never go wrong ordering. As reported, it held true to the English tradition of having little flavor, hence a bottle of malt vinegar was brought with the meal - a definite plus since most restaurants forget about it or don't keep it. Wouldn't you know that the Loud Family was just then seated at an adjacent table? There should have been little doubt among all diners or passersby within three blocks as to what was being said. One loud and resonant voice and the shrieks of two very young children are still reverberating in my head a day later. While definitely a damper on our overall experience, this is definitely not controllable by any restaurant; people simply need to learn social skills. Enter the shrimp. First, not all shrimp served in restaurants are from the Gulf of Mexico. If you are a shrimp aficionado, move on. Second, shrimp are graded by size in terms of number per pound. I overlooked on the menu that the entrée consisted of only six shrimp, which were disappointingly small. The flavor however was delightful, as were the Hush Puppies that accompanied. Ask first though what the size of the offering is. Still hungry, I ordered "Homemade Bread Pudding". Served under a whiskey sauce and topped with pecans and just the right amount of sugar, this praline decadence is so delicious that you can picture an apron-clad Cajun grandmother baking it with love, personally delivering it to your table, and saying to you, "A bon couer appetite bouillee, cher!". Chronologically, I have omitted to this point a crucial step in any restaurant dining experience, preferring to close with the best part of our visit to Half Shells. A talented waitstaff can oftentimes make up for the rudeness of others or quality that might be lacking in the food. So it was on this visit when we were fortunate enough to meet Bri C. She is one of those who never meets a stranger, and thankfully so since I am a strange one. Not many folks indulge my style of sick redneck humor, laden with whimsical tales of trombones, baseball, and Simmental cattle. In a most professional manner, Bri simply acted as though she'd been listening to my stories all her life and even spun a couple of her own yarns. Our drinks (tea and Coke) never emptied and she checked on us often, exchanging pleasant conversation each time. Bri was obviously quite busy, but she was never lacking on patience, making us feel as though we were seated at the only table she was responsible for. And so my quest continues, but H. R. H. and I will certainly visit Half Shells and Bri again. If only more restaurants had Bri C... read more

I became ill after eating here. It was their cooked seafood dish. I will never return. This place smells disgusting. stay away for your health. They have gone down hill. read more

Great little place. Friendly attentive service. Had clam chowder and peel and eat shrimp.

Had gulf, bluepoint and Whitestone oysters tonight...unbelievable quality. I haven't been everywhere, but these are the best oysters I have had to date. read more

Half shells is most likely the best seafood grill I've eaten at in years , I lived on the east coast for years and I have to tip my hat to the staff and cooks. Excellent food !! I had the broiled shrimp in the shell and they were large and delicious . They gave me a sample of all the soups and I was impressed with everyone one of them , and special thanks to the bartender Steve for taking care of me and his suggestions.. Thanks half shells and Steve !! I'll be back.... Brian read more

Great place to hang out with your empty nester spouse....and relax...Great food. Will be back

Friendly staff, great atmosphere! I had the oysters of course and they were fresh and amazing! Great happy hour prices. The food was a bit pricey but worth it! A must go to. read more

This place has the BEST craw-fish I have ever tasted in my entire life. I am from NE TX where families gather around & have craw-fish boils... better than that! ... I have been in Dallas for 11 years, each year during craw-fish season, I try out a new seafood place ... this year, I found Half Shells and it is the winner, by far! Also, their jalapeno soup & crab bisque is DIVINE! Everything is good, but their craw-fish - unbelievably good. Ask for the "SPICY" ones :) read more

Get the jalapeño soup- really good. They also have daily fresh fish special that aren't too expensive. One of the other popular choices is their oyster nachos- the oysters are fried and make a good appetizer to share. One of the best little restaurants in snider plaza!! read more

Excellent service. We ordered out of the menu and they delivered!! The meal was great, everyone was extremely attentive and ready to take care of their customers. A special thanks to Juan! In the Kitchen, he is a magician. Oops, and the best frozen margaritas in Dallas, with a dash of Grand Mariner. We will be back. Thank you. read more

My family and I are visiting from California and this was the perfect place ever! The hush puppy's were like heaven and the fried calamari was amazing to! The service is fast and the waiters are so nice and the portions are perfect. You wouldn't expect this place to be great from the way it looks but this is the best restaurant we've been to this whole time we've been here and I of course do suggest to stop by and order something off the perfectly amazing menu! read more

Half Shells - The darn good burger - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place is awesome. Outstanding fresh seafood with great service! Everything on the menu is awesome. Highly recommend it!

Fried catfish po-boy - delicious! Dining friend liked the blackened catfish and veggies. Very casual atmosphere - seems crowded every evening we have ever been. read more

Great service. It was my birthday and the manager gave me exactly what i wanted even though it was not on the menu. Margaritas are worth every dollar and the environment is cozy! Oh, and the food was good! read more

I stopped by here on a whim after shopping for bikes elsewhere in the strip. I was not expecting much, but to my surprise they had a really great oyster selection (not just run of the mill gulf) that were all well shucked and served impeccably. Other things I noted was fantastic soup, a really cool but laid back sort outdoor patio, and wonderful service. I was met and taken care of by "Amanda" who was an absolute doll and sweet as could be, honestly I wish someone like her worked at every restaurant, I would eat out a lot more. I forget what the fish tacos I had were called, but they were also amazing, as was the house made sauce that was served along side them. . The awesome food and great service means that, even though it is a little far from me, I will definitely find an excuse to make it back soon. read more