Reviews


At present, there are 1103 reviews available from 6 website(s). The mean score for Half Shell Restaurant is 4, implying that guests have a very high opinion of this restaurant. The Half Shell restaurant offers an outdoor dining experience with a few disappointments, such as slow service and small portions for a high price. Although some meals like the Grilled Shrimp were not well received due to poor preparation, the overall dining experience seems to have mixed opinions. While some guests praise the phenomenal outdoor seating and excellent seafood quality, others suggest improvements in areas like cleanliness and menu offerings. The charming ambiance and attentive service at Half Shell leave diners with varying impressions, making it a worthwhile spot to give a try despite the limitations like cash-only policy and limited seating. Overall, the restaurant has potential to delight customers with its fresh seafood options and unique sauces.

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 1103 reviews

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Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 275 reviews
Don
23.09.2023 - 10:09

So this is a hidden seafood bar and restaurant with a lot of charm. Positives were great seafood choices, great energy, attentive service and delicious food. Ne...

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CHRISTOPHER
23.09.2023 - 10:09

OMG best hidden gem in the city! The outdoor seating is nothing short phenomenal and the menu is absolutely amazing! The staff drives for nothing short of perfe...

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Diana
23.09.2023 - 10:09

I'm extremely disappointed with my outside dining experience today for numerous reasons.First of all there were very very few customers inside or outside and th...

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Claire
23.09.2023 - 10:09

Great patio! Seafood is always on point. Heads up, they serve their oysters with the foot still attached. Makes for a bit of an awkward slurp.Watch out for the...

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Junior
23.09.2023 - 10:09

This place was good, but we expected to be amazingly good based on reviews. They need some Improvement. The crab cakes taste like turkey stuffing, no flavor ver...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 827 reviews
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