Location Just down the street from downtown Denton town square. Parking Out front or larger open lot on the side. Atmosphere Fish camp-rustic-pet friendly Many tv's with a variety of sports and news. Seating The bar is inside around the corner. Booths, low top tables-great for groups, porch with outdoor seating. Service At the counter-ring the bell-friendly and attentive. Menu Starters, burgers, many sides. We were here for Denton Blazin Burger 2026. I had the burger on the bun with cole slaw.The slaw was creamy and a generous portion. The burger-Crabby Cow-was a juicy burger topped with pepper jack cheese and a crab cake, fresh tomato slices and shredded lettuce-all topped with. House remoulade sauce and a hush puppy bun garnish. Very tasty and huge. The bun had no problem handling it. My husband had the same-bunless and with grilled zucchini. The zucchini was nicely grilled. Serve yourself fountain drinks and iced tea. Full bat and bottled drinks. Happy hour drink specials. Summary Convenient location, large parking lot, fun atmosphere, great menu, friendly service. Love this place! Thank you for being on the burger trail! read more

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Great Food, Great Service! We were a little hesitant when we saw the American flags and pictures at Shuck Me Denton, but the food did not disappoint--and neither did the service! Everything was delicious, and the staff was great. We would definitely return if we're ever in the area again. read more

Shuck Me Kitchen & Cantina - Fried Red Snapper (Whole) - Seafood Near Me - Denton, Texas

We don't live here but were in the area and tried this place. Great food and service! This will be our go to spot in Denton. read more

Shuck Me Kitchen & Cantina - Fried Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Denton, Texas

First time visiting and we really enjoyed it! The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and clearly very popular. There's a great variety on the menu, which made it hard to choose. We ordered the lobster chowder and the crab leg pot, and both were absolutely delicious. Even though the place was busy, our food came out pretty quickly, which was impressive. After finishing, we realized our crab pot didn't include the usual corn and potatoes, which was a bit of a bummer. Still, everything tasted great overall. I also liked that you can make your own drinks and grab extra items yourself--it's a nice touch. Honestly, everything I saw coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes! read more

Shuck Me Kitchen & Cantina - Seafood Near Me - Denton, Texas

Food was good. Service fast. No table service. Got pretty busy after we arrived for dinner on a Friday night. There was live music - a guitarist. Family friendly. Chargrilled oysters are always a must for us if they're on the menu. These were good, rated against Acme Oyster in NOLA. Clam chowder was okay. Fried shrimp po' boy - shrimp were small, but seasoned well. Bread was soft and buttery. Fried platter had catfish- a little "dirty" for my taste, and larger shrimp- was good. Overall, 3.5. Cajun shrimp Alfredo was good. read more

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Drinks are amazing. Food is delicious especially the new tortilla soup and fajitas. Bartenders and servers on point. Relaxing vibe. read more

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I recently went to Shuck Me as this has always been a place I wanted to try out since I arrived. I got the red snapper meal and it was ok at best, the fish was cooked well just not seasoned well. Beans and rice on the side didn't taste very Cajun like the menu suggested. The lady at the front was helpful the only thing is I didn't get what I originally ordered. I didn't complain as I didn't really notice until after I started eating. The only frustrating part was I asked twice after I ordered to confirm and she said yes both times. I went around dinner time on a Friday evening and it wasn't very busy. The vibes inside give you a boat/seafood theme which was inviting. I likely won't suggest this as my first option for seafood in Denton but there aren't many other places I would suggest for that here. Try it out for yourself but it was t that good to me!! read more

Rating: 12/10 because math can't contain my joy If you're not emotionally ready to fall in love with fried seafood, then baby--don't step foot into Shuck Me in Denton. But if you are ready for crispy, buttery, flavor-soaked bliss? Pull up, order at the counter, and get your life together over a basket of catfish and some bangin' shrimp. First of all, let's talk about the Bang Bang Shrimp. Y'all. Y'ALL. They lay these golden little bites of heaven over a bed of lettuce and that fluffy white rice like they know exactly what your soul has been missing. The shrimp is perfectly fried--light, crisp, never greasy--with a sweet heat from that creamy bang bang sauce that hits your tongue like a flirty wink. Mix that all together, lettuce and rice included, and suddenly you're doing math in your head to figure out how often you can come back without becoming a local legend. Now for the Thursday All-You-Can-Eat Catfish Special. Listen, I'm from the South. I know catfish. And this catfish? It brought peace to a two-week catfish craving that had me acting dramatic in public. It's flaky, tender, and wrapped in the kind of crispy cornmeal breading that makes you want to text your ex and tell them you've moved on--to better things. We couldn't even finish it all, and trust me, we tried. The fries are classic, golden, and reliable--like the friend who always reminds you to hydrate and carry snacks. And the whole vibe of Shuck Me? Casual perfection. You order at the counter (don't let that fool you--this food deserves a tablecloth and fanfare), then you kick back with your people, soak in the welcoming, rustic atmosphere, and wait for greatness to arrive in a red basket. This isn't fine dining, darling--it's fine vibing. It's comfort food with swagger. It's the kind of meal that hugs you from the inside out and leaves you planning your return visit before you've even made it to the parking lot. In short: Go hungry. Go often. Go with people who will forgive you when you don't share your shrimp. read more

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This place is AMAZING! Talk about a gem right off the square! Seriously, the food, staff, atmosphere, everything is top notch! The food is homemade and you can tell. It's so fresh and amazing! We just discovered this place (moved to the area 2 years ago) and so happy we found our local go-to place! read more

Shuck Me Kitchen & Cantina - Seafood Near Me - Denton, Texas

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Rockefeller Oysters, Fried/Grilled Shrimp, Bacon Cheeseburger, Rice, and Fries were all amazing. The hamburger patty actually fits the bun and is pretty thick in size, plus, the bacon was thick and delicious. The Grilled and Blackened Redfish could have been cooked a little less but was still delicious overall. The Creole Sauce that goes over the Redfish stole the show. I dipped my Fried Shrimp in it, since we got it served on the side. We will definitely be coming back to visit and try some additional items. read more

Met my son for a quick 1/2 way car swap and figured we'd try this place. We were there shortly after opening on Saturday so there was only one other party there. The space is large and airy with a relaxed vibe. Large patio area that advertises dogs are "welcome with well trained owners." The bang bang shrimp was very good but the calamari was a little disappointing. The fish and chips were excellent as was the grouper po boy (very messy tho') if I got it again I'd add more mayo and skip the pickles but the fish and the bread were exceptional. If it wasn't 4 hours away I'm sure I would be back. read more

Great atmosphere! Service was all at the counter. It was a little pricey. Food was not bad...it was ok. I think it's a good place to meet buds for a beer. read more

The food and the service are wonderful! We went on a Wednesday night and it happens to be Bingo night. So much fun!!! We will return!

It was my first time coming here and the service was kind and helpful, the ambiance gave off a family atmosphere making you feel welcomed ! Not only was the food great and fresh it was also quick to come out after ordering. 10/10 recommend trying this spot if you haven't already, great for family and friends!! read more

Shuck Me Kitchen & Cantina - 4 Shrimp/2 Catfish - Seafood Near Me - Denton, Texas

We had a company happy hour and it was great! The oysters on the half were good as well as the fried catfish. The drinks and service was great! It's not a sit down with waitress. But they have a playground for kids. Family friendly. read more

We just happened upon this place and it was awesome. The food was great and lots of options. The staff was so helpful and gave us great recommendations! Highly recommend!! read more

This is a gem of a seafood place. My wife and I had date night here. The fried shrimp, gumbo and hush puppies were amazing. The ambiance is laid back and comfortable. Most things were self service and delivered to the table. read more

We had 7 of us after TWU graduation and we had Vinnie in the bar area and he was a amazing server! The food and drinks were awesome! We definitely will be back to see him! read more

I've been searching for fresh seafood and it was right here in Denton all the time. I had the full red snapper. Not only was it beautiful to look it, it was beyond delicious. I invited out of town guests and we all agreed that it was the best seafood that we had eaten in a while. This is now my go to for fresh seafood!!!! read more

Shuck Me Kitchen & Cantina - Seafood Near Me - Denton, Texas

Always good food. Their shrimp and grits are incredible and at this point I think we've tried everything else, except the branzino, and it was all amazing. Really friendly atmosphere and a good place to take visitors. read more

I have been here twice tried the catfish basket with fries this time the clam chowder and lemon pepper wings. The service is nice very casual atmosphere. My only issue is the food tastes very salty not sure if they are adding Old Bay seasoning and salt of just very generous. read more

Good and wonderful ambiance. It made feel like I was not in Denton was in back along the Gulf Coast.

Wow, Denton really needed this place. Great rustic seafood restaurant atmosphere with self-serve beans, ketchup and cocktail sauce bar, and fun decor. Neat little bar tucked into the corner with all the right boozey delights and brews on tap. Now, let's get serious--the wife had the Lobster Bisque. I had the catfish and fried shrimp platter. Both hit the spot. Fish was well cooked and the shrimp were perfect. Those self serve pintos were on point as well. Our little town of Denton has struggled through ups and downs in the seafood restaurant fare arena, but this one has landed a huge winner! I only gave it four stars for one reason--there no table service. It's an order at the counter and come get it when it's ready. That's the only reason I couldn't hit 5 stars. Nonetheless, that's a solid seafood bastion Denton now has. Enjoy! read more

The whole snapper was amazing..the sauce made it unbelievably delicious. 10 out of 10 read more

Shuck Me Kitchen & Cantina - Whole Fried Red Snapper (Whole) - Seafood Near Me - Denton, Texas

Really pleasantly surprised. Staff was friendly, atmosphere was very nice and family friendly without being overly loud. Food was very good. The stand out Shockingly was the beans. Not what you will come for but you will be getting seconds lol read more

We had o of us, all felt the food and service was very good. They have a low cost lunch menu, that is very good value. All types of food, of course fish, but good burgers and even Mexican. We will go back again. read more

Great food! Lola was awesome! Chill place, sat outside. Highly recommend. Crab cakes were lovely!

I discovered this downtown place right after they opened! Their lunch menu is my favorite in Denton. I get the grilled salmon with zucchini. It is delicious. My husband loves the fries shrimp basket. Their large bright dining room is inviting and they have a well stocked bar. If you are downtown Denton, Texas, give it a try! read more

We wanted something lighter for lunch than our usual brunch fare. So, we popped in right at 11am - the bartender was MIA until 12p but B made a darn good dirty martini to kick us off when our starters hit the table. My hubby got some blue point oysters on the half shell and I started with some french fries. I'd already settle on snow crab and it was a splurge for sure. My hubby got a combo basked with fried shrimp and oysters. We both ordered their delicious hush puppies. I asked for my crab to be spicy, with visions of how they make their crawfish in my head. A side of garlic butter. The fries and puppies instead of corn and taters. When it arrived for pick up at the counter, the cashier asked if it was ok and as I looked at the 4 clusters of crab, coated with red pepper and butter I said yes! I hurried back to my table, in the bar area, passed my hubby's basket to him, took off my ring and got ready to get up to my elbows in butter. I hunched over my platter, trying to be careful not to sling butter anywhere or on my clothes. Yes, if you wonder, it was worth the price. I did share a few bites with my hubby but for the most part, got very full on crab, spice and butter. I did not need the side of garlic butter at all. I did go through many paper towels, dumped my shells twice and got butter all over the glasses we used. Don't sleep on the whole fried snapper - ask for extra spicy butter with that dish too. The puppies are great. The fries stay crunchy even when they inevitably cool off. You can pretty much substitute any side and they do have some healthy things on the menu. The staff are all very helpful and friendly. They even have live music on their great patio on the weekends! As I've said before, go there. Get some. Life is too short for boring food! read more

I called to order take out and first question I asked was can I get the fried shrimp whole and not butterflied? Yes. I ordered 2 dozen shrimp (not butterflied), dozen oysters, catfish and sides. Got home and the shrimp had been split down the middle, pounded to an 1/8 inch and breaded!!! The fried oysters were totally crispy, unrecognizable. The okra came out of a bag. The slaw mundane. $150 disappointment. read more

Good, authentic seafood. We accidentally ended up here but so glad we found it. It is actually better than Frillys which is normally our go-to when we're craving cajun. The Gumbo was the truth! We will definitely return. read more

Wow! This was a pleasant surprise. Amazing food! Great prices too for seafood! I loved the self service area. You order when you walk in, get your own drinks and condiments, then find a table. There was even live music tonight. Everything we ate was amazing. The employees were super friendly and helpful. They even let my grandmother sample the chowder before she ordered. We will be back. read more

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Gumbo tasted nothing like gumbo. Not even a little. It wasn't bad it just tasted like vegetable soup. Fried pickles and fried fish were good. Nice patio area. read more

Live music was awesome. I got the fried catfish and shrimp basket. When I picked up to catfish it fell apart, I wish it had more structure and outside crisp. Other than that it tasted good. read more

We stopped for lunch on Memorial Day. We found a delightfully decorated restaurant with a covered patio. Inside is a mishmash of booths, high tops and tables & chairs. You order at the counter and we were given great advice on what to order. I'm GF & Dairy free. The shrimp salad was excellent. My husband had the fried oysters. We loved the atmosphere & the music. It will now be a stop for us on our travels through Denton!b read more

This will be short and sweet. Great food, great people, fun place to hang out. Apparently Yelp wants me to have at least 85 characters....happy now? read more

Great new addition to Denton's Seafood/Cajun options. My kids really enjoyed it. The decor is new and fun, lots of options for families for seating and have a cool outdoor patio area for live music or to enjoy a cold beer and crab boil outside. Bread pudding was pretty decent. My kids said the brownie was ok. We'll definitely be back and try more of the selection. read more

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pretty decorations and good food. i loved the bread pudding with whiskey sauce and ice cream. read more

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We are pleasantly surprised by our visit in today! The staff are helpful and cheerful. The atmosphere is great! We chose to sit on the patio. Even though it was warm out, the fan kept us cool. I had the fried shrimp. It was WAY more than I could eat. The Shuckpuppies are also quite good. The seasoning was excellent. My man had the Mexican shrimp cocktail and the Shrimp Diablo. He likes spicy things and this was right up his alley! There is a wide variety of bottled and beer on tap. There is also a full bar. I can't wait to come back for happy hour and an appetizer sometime. read more

Shuck Me Kitchen & Cantina - Fried Jumbo Shrimp Basket - Seafood Near Me - Denton, Texas

Went for the first time recently. Cute place, food was pretty good, but we both got sick after. I honestly think it was from the hush puppies that tasted like they had been sitting around for a while or were cooked in bad oil. read more