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4.2 (85 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Happy hour specials
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Bloody Mary
Kristy S.

The Bloody Mary was ok-- small but the big shrimp was big but tasted very fishy shrimpy like it's old and went bad. I spat out that shrimp. The gumbo was delicious. The Mediterranean Sea bass was pretty good. Daughter loved her bacon cheeseburger Service was great!

Fishwich W/ Fried Pickle Chips
Fernando P.

Second time trying half shells as a little early Mother's Day brunch and the meal went swimmingly (hehe). Okay but for real though seafood in general is so hard to find done well when eating out. You're either getting seafood that's maybe a little sus or you're getting a tiny sliver of fish for like half a car payment. How about a middle tier option for all us seafood enjoyers where we just want a good little taste of the sea? Boom here's Half Shells. I've had the fish and chips before and now the FishWich and I'm not lying when I say this FishWich is TOP 2 mayhaps even the top dawg in terms of fish sandwiches I've had. Okay for the fish and chips I'm looking for a two things. Flaky/crispy batter with a good fish meat amount? Check. Second is the Tartar sauce banging? Now note this is critical. Tartar sauce for fish and chips is like Robin to Batman. Pippen to Jordan. Ernie to Bert. Half shells got that. Overall fish and chips is way above average no wonder it's on the favorites list but hold up. I gotta speak on the FishWich. Okay as a child I grew up on the Filet-o-Fish. Look you can fight me I loved that meal as a kid and if I'm feeling wild I'll run it back as a nostalgia meal. So imagine my surprise when I bite into this FishWich and it's like a legitimately UPGRADED filet-o-fish. I want to be very clear, I LOVE the filet-o-fish. So to be eating a fish sandwich that not only reminds me of that, but to have even more meat, that bangin tarter, that hint of cheddar cheese. Woo I had a moment. I also went with fried pickle chips and they're noting to sneeze at actually. Thin. Crispy. Delicious. And here's the thing fried pickles chips get cold fast that's just in their nature. But even when colder if you can still get that littlest of crunch that's such a huge W. Service here is always so kind whether it's in person or over the phone. The place also has a half inside and half outside sitting area so you get the best of both worlds! If you're a fellow filet-o-fish lover or you're looking to take the family out for a nice little seafood adventure, consider stopping by Half Shells for a moment!

Honey Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
Xoxi M.

Solid 4 stars Gumbo tasted burnt (probably because of the roux which overpowered the whole dish Host did a great job Eh service - did not clear plates the entire time nor ketchup etc - not attentive Got the shrimp tacos - wish they would have indicated on the menu it was fried shrimp otherwise pretty good "Best PoBoy in Houston" - the hubby Fries - Soggy Calamari smacks - both the aioli and the spicy sauce perfectly paired with the crispy garlicky calamari Great vibes especially overlooking the green. Love that they off mocktails. Overall, room for improvement in regard to table service, but otherwise great food and ambiance.

Andrea H.

This may be a long review because I have a lot to say. My husband, sister and I literally walked up on this restaurant because we were starving and left another store in the same shopping center. We walk in and felt like celebrities when we got to the hostess stand. Two hostesses were standing there as if they had been waiting just for us. The general manager, George, walks over and takes us to our seats. We decided to sit at the outside bar because it was such a pretty day and we got the best of both worlds: inside and outside. As we're being seated, George says "that's the owner" and points to a man just enjoying the scenery. What do we do? Walk over and introduce ourselves. Bill, the owner, was just as welcoming and asked questions to get a quick intro of us. We really appreciated that. So we get to our seats and baby, Jason and Stephanie come right over to introduce themselves and give us the run down on the menu because it was our first time. As they were giving us the quick tutorial, George comes over with a "welcome wagon." It's a sample dish for all first timers. We ordered a dozen and a half of oysters (12 chargrilled) and 6 raw. I don't fool with raw oysters but from the look of my husband's face every time he ate one tells me they were delicious. The chargrilled...all I can say is lip smacking good. I ordered a house salad with the green goddess dressing and a cup of the crab bisque. My sister got the lobster and shrimp grilled cheese and my husband got the pick 2 combo: catfish and shrimp. George recommended the hot honey chipotle sauce on the side for his shrimp. Because we all got different things, we decided to eat family style. I am sure the people around us hated us with all the moans and bar slaps we gave with this food. Y'all. I could go on and on so what I am going to say is GO SEE FOR YOURSELF and thank me later!!

Shania C.

The food was actually really good. The crawfish had some heat lol but it was good. A bit salty but I lov d it over all. The lobster bisque soup was really delish! Can deff see myself coming back for a bowl of that. I got a Forst guest welcome with a sample plate and enjoyed all the soups. My least favorite is the gumbo. The service was great. I loved the hospitality and the respect. The ambiance is whatever you make it! Grab a Margarita $5 or just grab some crawfish. Either way its something for everyone!! They have a beautiful patio view . Will be back

Happy Hour Every Day from 3-6
Seneca D.

I wanted Chargrilled Oysters so I stopped here for Happy Hour since they were on the menu. I was not impressed. The restaurant was clean but it was empty. I sat at the bar and the service was average. The oysters were small, some of them were the size of a dime and nickel. The Shrimp and Crab Queso was mushy and bland, I didn't even finish it. I don't think I'll be eating here again. I should have followed my first mind and went to Rouxpour where the oysters are bigger and taste better and their drinks are better.

Mimosas
Africa G.

Half shells gave my family and I are great happy hour experience! We were visiting Texas from California and found this spot while exploring. The staff was super friendly upon our arrival and had us seated immediately. They have a great outdoor patio, indoor, and bar seating. We sat outside where they have shaded tables and table in the sun. We ended up getting the sampler appetizer which was a hit! Everything plated was so tasty and the sauces were definitely the stars of the show. The fried pickles were our favorite. We also ordered their $5 mimosas. They had a strong champagne presence and had a good variety of flavors including pineapple, orange, and cranberry. We ended up loving our experience and went back with the rest of our family later that evening.

Ugly duckling oysters
Michael B.

Love this place. Service is always attentive and friendly. Sat outside today which was nice and the community was having a Star Wars event for kids. Food was fresh just like last time. Got fried cod and blackened shrimp. Chargrilled oysters and crawfish. Forgot to take crawfish picture. Place was clean and maintained.

This is what you get for an upcharge on the fish and a $25.49

Half shells:(LaCenterra/Cinco Ranch) Server:Faye Manager:Parker/George Military Discount: Yes(15%) WiFi: No(No Service SOS) Bathrooms: both were occupied(don't know) Cleanliness: inside good, outside all tables needed to be wiped down. Server Faye was great, pleasant attentive, prompt. Managers, do they have them here? (Read at the end) WiFi - No good, couldn't connect to anything Outside tables all dirty even though it was noon(1 hour after opening) Ordered Seafood Platter had catfish, shrimp, and oysters.(upgrade to cod for additional charge) Pricey, food was under seasoned, fish upcharge was ridiculous, spinach mushroom risotto (no mushrooms, no risotto,(fixed but didn't look right ) tasted even worse. 2 pieces of fish, similar to the size of the fish sticks served by your mom in pre-school, taste wasn't bad, just very bland. 5 shrimp (grilled) very good, 5 oysters(fried) good internal color, spinach with almonds good, 2 small hush puppies good, Chocolate addiction cake(best thing on the order) price insane at $10.49 for a piece of mousse cake. Parker manager came by after I asked the server for the managers names. He seemed to be a nice fellow, I did ask about the portion size of the fish, he commented that depending on how the cook cuts it(impressed that it's not a Sysco item) they may have to give a third piece, which makes me think they're ripping you off on the upcharge unless you ask. I have to say if you're a cinco ranch resident with too much money and too much time, this may be the place for you if you like mediocre food and want to give away your retirement. Overall 3 stars (Just because of the servers attentiveness) and the addition of the military discount. Price: $33.09 Seafood Platter $23.49 Cod $1.99 Chocolate cake $10.49 subtotal $30.57 Tax $2.52 Total cost w/tip: $40.29 A little pricey for fish and chips.

Apryl M.

First time trying this new seafood restaurant in La Centerra with a friend. I ordered grilled fish and shrimp for dinner. I especially enjoyed the frozen margarita...so tasty. For starter the seafood chowders so good I almost licked the bowl...LOL. Also, the key lime pie was delicious not overly sweet. The service was good although it was a crowd on Friday night. I will definitely be back to try more items so let's support local.

Fish and shrimp

We came here for lunch. Great customer service! My wife had the seafood platter and I had the fish and shrimp. The fish was cooked perfectly and was well worth the cost, which was not that expensive. We loved the experience!

Restaurant mascot! He was trying to get in every time we opened door. They gave him nuts/seeds
Rhonda K.

This is our 2nd time to go. This time for lunch. Everyone was pleasant and helpful. Small indoor cafe area but has outdoor tables that over see the green area, which we sat last time to listen to the band and let the kids play. We sat inside today. Tea was freshly made and refreshing. Got one to go in the end. Hubby got the pasta/shrimp dish. Was light for pasta. Shrimp were nicely seasoned. I got the crab bisque, it was good but seemed a little burnt. But it was still good and warm on the cold day we went. The bread was fresh and soft. I had the roasted jalapeño soup. Had a great flavor. Nice and smooth.

Blackened Rainbow Trout with wilt spinach and mash potatoes! Absolutely delicious!
April T.

The service, food, and ambience were AMAZING! Look no further this is the place where you want to taste delicious seafood!

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Excellent food and service. Ordered takeout and it was hot and ready upon our arrival time. Well packed and marked.

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Love this restaurant! Updated menu and it is so good! Highly recommend! Oysters and the weekly specials can't be beat.

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Bartender Stephanie was great!!! Oysters were delicious. Could use a few more wine selections.

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