I'm so glad we have a good seafood spot in Tuscaloosa! Honestly, I'm from Destin, FL, and it's hard…read moreto trust inland seafood restaurants. But Half Shell pulls it off! (Try Chuck's, too!) If I had to order a last meal, it would be chargrilled oysters! Chargrilled Oysters are a delicacy like no other!! It is hedonism at its finest. This place serves up a variety of seafood, especially oysters, and other seasonal offerings on the speciality menu. Our server, Nicola, was just fantastic, always around, but never hovering, great recommendations, and you could just tell she was there for you! I love popping in to grab a cocktail as well. Austin at the bar makes a mean martini!

First time here, we stopped by for a late lunch/early dinner on a Tuesday. We were seated quickly…read moreat a window table with a great view of downtown Tuscaloosa. Our server, Austin, greeted us right away and promptly took our drink order. This is where the experience dropped to three stars. The menu lists O'Doul's, but they no longer carry it. Austin mentioned they now offer Heineken 0.0, but they were out of that as well. My wife then tried to order the nonalcoholic Mint Julep without mint, followed by the Basil Margarita without basil, but ultimately settled for water. Everything else we ordered was very good. The Oysters Bienville were excellent, as were my Red Fish Orleans and my wife's shrimp pasta. One thing we did notice is that the menu identifies whether seafood is sourced domestically or imported, and unfortunately, too much of it appears to be imported.

We ended up coming here two out of the four nights we were in Tuscaloosa -- that alone should tell…read moreyou something. Both nights we had the same waiter Ethan, and he was hands down one of the best we've ever had. Extremely professional, attentive without hovering, and he made everything feel effortless. Service like that elevates the entire experience. On our last night, we each ordered a steak, and it was honestly one of the best meals we've had in weeks. Perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and exactly what you hope for when you order a great steak. Everything about this place works -- the décor, the crowd, the energy in the room. The lighting was perfectly dimmed, creating that ideal balance of lively but intimate. It's easily one of the best places we've eaten since being in Tuscaloosa, and clearly good enough that we had to go back twice. Highly recommend.

I must admit, I was a little disappointed. This place was highly recommended and was packed with…read morepeople; in fact, my wife and I came at around 5:30 pm the night before a big event (assume it would be the same around a game) and we had an hour wait to be seated. Filled with what I'd describe as a trendy crowd; casual but on the high end. The service was good; our waitress was charming and attentive but for whatever strange reason, they kept taking our utensils and when a different staffer would bring the next course, they'd neglect to bring utensils... this happened twice! Pure torture looking at bread pudding without the means to eat it! Which brings me to the food... it was just decent for the price, I would have expected more. I had the ribeye which was perfectly cooked but still just meh; kinda thin and not very flavorful. The wife had the sushi and it was good, but again, for the prices in this place, I would have expected a little better food. Definitely recommend the bread pudding though... bring your own spoons if you're the impatient type!

I went to Juicy Crab on a Friday and had such a great experience. They were running a deal on Combo…read more#1 for only $12.99, which was honestly such a steal. The food was super tasty--the seasoning was perfect, everything was flavorful, and it came out hot and fresh. We got seated really fast, and the service was amazing the whole time. Our server was super attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The entire vibe of the place was clean, quick, and really enjoyable. Overall, Juicy Crab definitely impressed me. Great food, great prices, and great service. I'll definitely be going back, especially on Mondays for that deal!

This was my first visit to The Juicy Crab in Tuscaloosa. There was no wait and our server came to…read morethe table shortly after we were seated. We ordered the May special and I added a half pound of shrimp. I haven't had many "seafood boils" but this was good. Very filling and we had some to take home for leftovers.

Food was fresh and seasoned well. The temperature of the food was great and the customer service…read morewas good. A good variety of food to choose from. Not just seafood

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The atmosphere was very nice! Customer service 10/10! The food!!!!!!! We sampled everything and it…read morewas GREAT!!!! I will be driving back again to eat here.

I'm a weekly regular, If not bi weekly. I've tried the catfish, wings, hamburger steak, mashed…read morepotatoes, yams, Mac and cheese, fried okra and fried green tomatoes. I haven't tried anything that I didn't like. The customer service has always been good. There is usually a long wait, but you are getting your food fresh.. especially when ordering catfish, etc. So you can't really complain. If you don't want to wait a good 30 mins or so, I'd recommend calling ahead and paying over the phone or placing an uber pickup order.

Management here is so nice,and the boils are addictive TO ME.when you purchase a one pound boil…read morethey give you a complimentary fried rice.and let me tell you it's the best tasting fried rice I've ever eaten.

Honestly the shrimp was so delicious. My new favorite place. Me and my friend decided to get dinner…read moreone night and everything about this little restaurant was great, the service, the food , the decor. You guys need to try it out. I got half a lb of Cajun shrimp hot and I was a little skeptical at first of how fresh it would taste especially since I went late around 8 but I was so wrong, it was delicious perfectly spicy. I'll definitely be going back a lot more. This place deserves 5 stars

Came here craving oysters and ended up having a really pleasant, if mixed, experience…read more Service was the highlight--Harrison Daniels was an excellent server. Professional, calm, confident, and genuinely attentive. Jordan at the host stand was also welcoming. Even near closing, no one made me feel rushed. The oysters were fantastic--fresh, flavorful, and clearly from a new shipment. That's exactly what you want to hear. Pinot Grigio paired well. The gumbo was just okay (rice undercooked), and the crab legs were unfortunately oversteamed and rubbery. That was disappointing. Still, great service and excellent oysters earn this place four stars. I'd happily come back--just selectively order next time.

First time to visit the Shrimp Basket and was a bit disappointed. Resturant is clean and staff are…read moresuper friendly and efficient but food lacked favor. I purchased the Steamed Shrimp Platter and the only seasoning was the shrimp. The potato's and corn were just bland. Slaw was very good and shrimp was also good. Would I pay $18.50 for this dish again? No!

We decided to celebrate my birthday a little differently this year and skip the downtown crowds,…read moreopting instead for Milano's Italian Grill, and that turned out to be a great call. With a 20 mile hike ahead of me tomorrow, I figured loading up on carbs was not just justified, it was necessary. We have been here several times, and it truly never disappoints. Tonight was no exception. I did what I tend to do and over ordered. I went with a kids portion of spaghetti and meatballs along with my usual grilled salmon, and both were excellent. The portions were generous enough that I ended up taking about two thirds of the salmon home, which will make for a perfect Sunday lunch. My wife ordered the lasagna. While it was a bit on the soupy side, the flavor more than made up for it. It was still very enjoyable overall. The complimentary bread remains a highlight as always and is perfect for soaking up every last bit on the plate. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient, and the total bill came in under 50 dollars. In today's world, with gas pushing 4 dollars a gallon, that is hard to beat. We are leaving once again completely satisfied. Great food, a relaxed and quiet atmosphere, and none of the chaos from downtown. It makes you wonder if the crowds have figured out how good this place is yet or if they are all still on the other side of the river.

Milano's in Northport is one of those places that reminds you why good Italian food feels like a…read morehug. My wife ordered the shrimp pesto pasta and it was bright, garlicky, with perfectly cooked shrimp, the kind of dish you keep sneaking bites of even when you said you wouldn't. I went with the gluten-free Milano pasta option, and it was yummy. It was flavorful, hearty, and didn't feel like I was settling for less. If you're in Northport and craving Italian that feels comforting but still done right, Milano's is worth your time and your appetite.

Bayou Joe sells fresh seafood. He sets up on Thursdays in Brent/Centreville across from Wal-Mart,…read moreon Friday in Northport in the Vestavia Center parking lot, and on Saturday at Buddy'd Food Mart where McFarland and Rice Mine road meet. Today he had a full load of offerings: Snapper, Grouper, Sea Trout, Trigger Fish, Salmon, Crawfish, Crabs, Oysters and shrimp. Joe is a local guy who has been selling fresh seafood this way for lots of years. I found him to be helpful and honest about what he is selling. I bought a 2 Lb. bag of large shrimp to cook on the grill and they were GREAT!! Next weekend I might go for Grouper and/or Trigger Fish!

A super cool ambiance- one of the best in Tuscaloosa! It's warm, vibey, and small enough to feel…read moreexclusive. We come for Sunday brunch on occasion as we love to hear the saxophone player in the background. I got the brunch tacos, but modified due to food allergies, which they accommodated wonderfully. Be aware the menu is limited (hence the name), but overall a very cool spot for downtown Tuscaloosa.

We came here on Thursday night. It took about 30 minutes to be seated. Yes, it was crowded. We sat…read moreoutside and waited 30 minutes for our food. By the time it did come out half of it was cold. It took a while to clear plates and refill waters. Slow service all around. I would say our salad and steak was good. That's if. I don't think I'll be back.