Talk about hitting the spot; First time at Brunswick's mysterious Half Shell My &$@! V v v nice; beware the wait, it Always packed for good reason. Best seafood in Brunswick/St Simons .. .. .. .. top 3 fo sure. Haven't had fried oysters and cheez grits So fresh and flavourful in a long while, Madones. Ashley made everything feel convenient and welcoming; Managing the bar area so beautifully and effortlessly. Don't leave without getting few of their oyster shooters, & close out ur Brunswick / St Simons stay v respectably :) Will definitely be back.. read more

The Half Shell - Loaded ba! - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Jennifer is an awesome server! We shared an assortment of appetizers and oysters-- she not only cared enough to ask about when to serve what -- she made it happen. Crab cakes, tuna tacos and bacon wrapped green beans are a must! Cajun oysters are toooooo cheesy, can't taste the oyster. Lemon garlic grilled oysters are excellent. Avoid the expresso martini--dishwater out of a can. The Paloma is good although not authentic. read more

Great experience and meal at the Half Shell. Fantastic crab cake over spinach salad. Onion rings side were probably best rings I ever had although would have liked them to have come out hotter temperature wise. Tried the bacon wrapped beans which did not disappoint. Service was friendly and excellent. read more

My family and I are staying on Jekyll for 8 days and on our final night we decided to try the Half Shell. We were not disappointed. The food was sooooo delicious. The 6 of us got different things plus a couple of appetizers and we were all so thrilled with our choices. The service was impeccable!! Seriously, the best meal & service we've had. Will definitely come back when we return. What a great find. Thanks for the great memory for my family!! read more

Great place on St Simons Island for lunch. A nice, casual seafood restaurant and bar. I enjoyed the Crab Cake BLT sandwich and my wife had the flounder tacos. Our server was very attentive. read more

The Half Shell - Crab Cake BLT Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

This is an old-fashioned seafood shack but located on prime real estate near the pier and the main dining and shopping area in downtown St. Simons. There is indoor and limited outdoor seating. But the seafood is excellent. I had oysters on the half shell for an appetizer (they were small but tasty, and I think $11 for a half dozen, which these days counts as a bargain.) For my main dish I again went for oysters, in this case fried. Perfectly fried and a lot bigger than the half shell oysters. The restaurant wasn't full on a cool night in late November, but it was fairly busy. Service very good and friednly. Most drinks are reasonably priced. I think my gin and tonic was $11, and there's a small selection of local and regional craft draft beers. All in all, a popular place for well priced seafood. Would go back. read more

The half shell is are to dinning spot downtown St.Simmons. Friendly wait staff who aim to accommodate. Environment is cozy casual and welcoming. Don't let the bar-esq appearance fool you as the food here never disappoints. Oysters are plentiful, veggies are always fresh and tuna was perfectly cooked. Looking forward to my next visit already. read more

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Quick and friendly service, shrimp was fresh and hot, crab cakes are fire, etc. Thanks for the great service Lindsey!

Had the fried calamari, 1/2 dozen raw oysters, 1/2 dozen broiled oysters and the butter cake. All the food and drinks were fantastic. The service and atmosphere were great. I was a little disappointed they didn't offer a military discount. read more

This was the first time going to the Half Shell restaurant in my time coming to St. Simon's (for the last 30 years.) My wife & I went for dinner on Tuesday, October 10th. We were told to arrive at least 20 minutes before they opened at 5pm. By 5:45 all the tables inside & outside were full and there was a line waiting to get in. First a BIG SHOUT OUT to our waiter Avery. His recommendations were all spot on. We started with a dozen raw oysters. Some were smaller than others but overall we will be ordering them again. I also ordered 2 Terrapin Los Bravo's beer on tap which were cold and delicious. My wife ordered the island mule (on Avery's recommendation) which my wife enjoyed. We followed up the raw oysters with GA shrimp ceviche (again Avery's recommendation.) It was large enough to split between us two. This ceviche was delicious and a must do for anyone else looking at our review. For dinner I ordered the fish sandwich blackened (Avery's recommendation) & my wife ordered the catch of the day (Avery's recommendation.) We both ordered the bacon wrapped green beans (a must ordered) as well as the sweet potato fries. Everything was cooked to perfection and delicious!!! For dessert we split the Butter Cake ( a must do for everyone) which was heaven on earth. I would recommend if you're thinking of going to this restaurant you arrive at 4:30 pm before it opens at 5pm. Well worth the wait!! read more

I hate that The Half Shell was a first come, first serve, but I guess it gives an opportunity for everyone to enjoy versus booked reservations. Georgia shrimp: The blackened version was tasty, and I'm not usually a huge fan of shrimp. The shrimp were fairly large and abundant. There seemed to be good flavors with these blackened shrimp without needing to be dipped in cocktail sauce. Beer battered onion rings: Good but a bit oily after eating so many. There's def flavor in them, and they weren't bad by any means. Onion rings are oily by nature, and these giant ones fit that description. Open face tuna tacos (3): Superbly delicious! They looked unique and was flavorful. There was a good amount of tuna chunks as well, not little itty bitty slices. The crispy wonton shell the tuna and sweet chili slaw sat upon was sooo good. The cilantro lime cream also added great flavors. I would most certainly get this again. Bacon wrapped green beans: Yummy. Anything with bacon will usually turn out okay. I really like how they shortened the beans a little bit by making it into 3 little bundles. But, is it so they could use less bacon? That's the question of the day... Butter cake: It was pretty tasty. The vanilla ice cream on top was a nice surprise introducing more flavors and texture to the cake. The cake itself was slightly sweet but rather a thin looking piece. Overall, the food were all really good. I'm sort of teetering near 4 to 4.5 for the food experience. The customer service was so so. I also get that they were super busy on a Saturday night. There was just an air of disingenuous, but I suppose the youngsters aren't highly super focused on that aspect of the dining experience. read more

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Super great seafood selection! Great atmosphere & service. Affordable!Love this place!!

Went here with my mom and husband and had a lovely meal. They have TONS of seafood options which was a positive for us girls, but not for my husband. Non-seafood options were rather limited. Our favorite item was the shrimp ceviche and I will go back here for that dish alone. Drinks were well priced and staff was extremely friendly and prompt. Overall nice spot on SSI for a casual meal out. read more

The Half Shell - Flounder catch of the day - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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Love Half-Shell and the wonderful seafood, oysters, and cocktails! Looking forward to having them tomorrow!

Great stop! The drinks are tasty. There's a variety of oysters which hit the spot for me. Not much of a view but the outside area by the Main Street is quaint. The Bloody Mary is delicious. The calamari was decent. Maybe a little rubbery. We loved the fried cilantro in there. The raw oysters have incredible flavor and they even have their own hot sauce. You know you're in the south when you have hot sauce and Saltines with your oysters! The lemon garlic oysters are so good. The half shell shooter was intense. I'd get the Bloody Mary one instead. read more

The Half Shell - Calamari, broiled oysters with garlic and lemon butter - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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Dinner and a beer before leaving on a boat Crab BLT sandwich + fries for me and Fried Fish Sandwich for my dining partner Fast, attentive service Super fresh fish Amazing fries Great value No complaints from me read more

The Half Shell - The lighthouse at St Simons Island - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

An amazing seafood restaurant around the Island! My husband and I were visiting sea island, and wanted to tour some of the other parts of the island, and landed at Half Shell. It looks like it gets pretty crowded so we got there a little before five and got seated right away. Our server was amazing! He provided good recommendations, answered all our questions, and checked in on us frequently. We ordered a dozen raw oysters, which were amazing! My parents were watching our son, and brought them home some oysters, and they loved them too. We also really enjoyed the clam chowder - not too creamy, and plentiful seafood. And we also shared the blue crab cake for a starter. For our main dishes, we shared a Caesar salad and catch of the day, which was the pompano. We had it plated with jasmine rice and tomato stew - both dishes were fantastic! The fish wasn't too fishy and tasted more like a steak. And of course, we got their famous dessert - butter cake! If there's anything you have to order, it's the butter cake. It's nice and warm, and is topped with ice cream. So delicious.. still thinking of that dessert today! Prices are reasonable as well. It has both inside and outdoor seating. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the island! Thank you for an amazing time! read more

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Soup was more crackers than soup. Don't put the crackers in the cup. I didn't want them. The fried onion rings were more batter than onion. The shrimp weren't that good. The flounder with crab was ok. The crab cakes which were flat patties. Not good. Not worth the cost. Skip it there other places to eat. read more

Great place for a Sunday lunch! We had the shrimp ceviche and blue crab BLT. Both were made to perfection. The servers were very friendly and the ambiance was beach/ship theme. Try this place out the next time you are in two ! read more

Perfection of everything we ate!! Try it all you won't be disappointed!! Shooter is a great start to pair with oyster Fredrica!! On to mains get whatever you want you WON'T be disappointed! Great service and cold beverages and delectable meals!! read more

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Great seafood and oysters too, plus fantastic service! The prices are good, the dessert is good, and the Hot Sauce is out this world.

We were exceedingly disappointed in our lunch here. We sat inside. Service was okay. I started with a cup of very bland crab bisque -- without any crab flavor. After that, I had their baked/grilled oysters. The half dozen were tiny and a tad gritty. They were lukewarm in temperature and not cooked enough. After I sent them back to be heated up, the plate was re-served without any lemon or the crackers that I never got a chance to eat. When I pointed it out to the server, she didn't react as she should have. My husband's fried shrimp were quite small (especially compared to some he'd had at another restaurant nearby), and the cheese grits were not even as good as our hotel's version. The best item of the meal was an oyster shooter -- a raw oyster served on top of a tiny shot of beer. Not sure how this place has the high ratings that it does. We certainly wouldn't recommend it . read more

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Service was good and food was very good. Had a dozen oysters and they were served ice cold and only about 5 minutes after ordering! Nice spot in the Village to hang and enjoy a nice meal. read more

The Half Shell - Dozen Raw Oysters with Adult Beverages! - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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We stopped here for lunch on a trip to St Simon! We sat at the bar with us cute with little oyster shells. The bartender was super nice. We got oysters which were great and then split the fish of the day with a side salad and green beans. The green beans were amazing! The fish was really small for one person. I was surprised by the size. It tasted good though! read more

The Half Shell - Fish of the day and green beans - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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Yum yum yum! We shared the calamari & half frozen oysters for starters. Extremely delightful! I had the Blue Crab cakes w/ beer battered onion rings. The onion rings were lightly coated and perfectly done. The crab cakes, can never go wrong with them! Hubs had the Cajun pork chops. Boy, was it juicy! The bacon wrapped greens beans were just AS JUICY and perfectly done. Unfortunately the only thing we couldn't settle on was the " freshly squeezed " OJ and Grapefruit. The OJ tasted as if it was from a carton. The Grapefruit was bitter, extremely bitter, no underlying sweetness. Didn't sit right with us. Otherwise, the food was delightful and perfect! read more

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Yes yes yes. We ate a lot of place this trip and Half shell was all of our favorites! I tried their blueberry margarita and it was PERFECTION. Everything my party got was delicious, from the oysters to the shrimp and my husband even tried their steak special. It was so good that it was eaten up before I could snap any pictures. They have inside and outside seating, the inside was bigger than we anticipated! Our waiter was so very kind, I wish I remembered his name. Highly recommend this place! read more

Well priced for a dozen oysters, great service and cool atmosphere. Got the crab cake and butter cake! Butter cake comes to the table hot with a scoop of ice cream. Highly recommend! read more

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This is a staple everytime we come to St Simons! The food is fresh and delicious! The service is amazing! Leave room for the butter cake with ice cream! read more

This is one our favorite "go to" restaurants. The food is spectacular and service as well. I typically order whatever the special of the day is, and I've yet to be disappointed. They have bacon wrapped green beans and don't forget to leave room for dessert... the butter cake is phenomenal! The only downside is that they don't take reservations. On a busy night, a 30 minute wait is typical. read more

The location of this restaurant is definitely prime and the service was great however for the price point I expected more in terms of flavor. For starters we ordered the calamari which was okay the sauce was really the best part. The cajun baked oysters I was really excited for however it was so salty that my family struggled to eat it. If they omitted less salt in this I feel it could be much better. For entrees I ordered the fish special and received two filets, broccoli and grits. The portion sizes were good but unfortunately in terms of taste I don't think it was worth the price. However ambiance wise it's a nice location and most likely why prices are higher than average. read more

My teen and I went went for dinner on a Thursday night. I had the open face tuna tacos with cheese grits. The tortillas were extra crispy. The slaw with the tuna was delicious. The grits were perfect. My teen had the chicken tenders and sidewinder fries. Both had great flavor. We shared the butter cake for dessert. The only problem is that I didn't order my own. Kelsie was our server, was attentive, and very nice. We recommended this place to others, who also enjoyed their meals. read more

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Best grilled mahi mahi ever! Oysters were amazing, raw, lemoned and frederico. No reservations. Wait can be long after 7 pm. Parking is tough- be prepared to park a block or more away. Food and experience are worth the wait! read more

What a perfect beachside spot. Outdoor seating, fun decor and great food. Even in the winter this spot was great. Outdoor patio was heated and dogs were welcome. Oysters were great. Crab bisque was off the charts great. read more

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Best seafood on the golden isles. Hands down. Great staff and wonderful dining room. read more

Everything was good but.... My crab cakes where burnt and my veg medley was more onions. Very disappointed we are from Va beach Va .. not much more I can say. Have a good day The blonde brownie with ice cream was good. Who ever ran the food to the table should not have served them.atmosphere was nice read more

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This little restaurant was packed the evening we went so we opted for seats at the bar. We had a super nice and very attentive bartender who was happy to serve us. We had crab cakes and fried oysters, both with veggies on the side. The crab cakes were large and delicious. The fried oysters were plump and perfectly fried with the perfect amount of breading. The only negative was having to listen to a party wax nostalgic in tireless detail over the Alabama - Georgia game that was replaying on the bar tv as they waited for their table (but you know how Southern sports are!), but aside from that, it was a solid night out! read more

The Half Shell - Porch Lemonade - yum! - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

There is frequently a line to get a table so plan accordingly. The wait is worth it because the food is that good. Our server was very friendly and took good care of us. As we have posted in other reviews about restaurants on the island in general, the staff that work at the restaurants are legitimately friendly people interested in talking to tourists and making sure they have a pleasant experience. It's very much appreciated. It is a noticeable difference from other parts of the country. We enjoyed the shrimp, the blackened flounder, the Cajun pork chop, the cheddar cheese grits, and the sidewinder fries. We ate both the grilled and fried shrimp. Any of the shrimp dishes, which we have eaten on the island are noticeably fresh and not overcooked. It would not be an exaggeration to say this is some of the best shrimp we have eaten anywhere. The Cajun pork chop was so tender it almost melted in your mouth. The blackened flounder was tender and flaky. Like the pork chop, it was tasty without being heavy on spices. The manager came around to the tables to make sure that the customers were happy with their food and we were. It was an enjoyable experience, and we highly recommend it! read more

Sweet little restaurant by the pier in Saint Simons. My catch of the day with cheesy grits was so good! The cheesy grits were the best thing I ate that week. The waitress was very patient with our indecision and then quick when we let her know we had to catch a flight. read more

The Half Shell - Fried catch of the day and cheesy grits. Stewed green beans were just okay. - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

The Half Shell is always amazing. Their oysters are always shucked to perfection - they are so cold and delicious. I have never been disappointed in my entree either. read more

I'm not sure why I haven't left a review yet. This is one of the few places I will eat at mulitple times when we visit. This time around we got the red neck shooter, PBR, lemon/lime, tobasco, rimmed with old bay, fresh fish of the day was flounder that tasted right off the boat fresh. I got mine crusted with crab meat and a lemon butter sauce. The cheese grits are to die for and the sautéed veg were awesome. The butter cake is the bomb dot com. We eat here every time we are visiting this area and I highly Recommend this place. Enjoy. read more

The Half Shell - Seafood Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia