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    Aw Shucks Oyster Bar

    3.0 (303 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Fried Shrimp Basket (6)
    Allie M.

    Lots of room for improvement! This was my second time here and probably my last. Cashiers taking orders are unfriendly and why is there a tip for taking an order.I ordered the friend shrimp and kids chicken tenders. The fried shrimp basket comes with fries, coleslaw, and six shrimp. The fries have no salt, but they are very good. The shrimp are over fried and the batter needs more flavor, but basically they were overcooked, hard and if it wasn't for the tartar sauce and drowning them in fresh squeezed lemon, they had no taste. The coleslaw has room for improvement. It says if it was made like a week ago. The chicken tenders have same breading as shrimp and again over fried and dry. When you overcook something whatever is inside and it becomes hard to chew. I do wish they offered fried calamari rings only I asked, and the gentleman said no they just take a portion rings and the baby octopus and fry it. Now, if I was a business and somebody wanted fried calamari, but they don't eat octopus I would accommodate for that. Granted, nobody wants overcooked over fried calamari . My last note would be the drink/condiment section needs a revamp and a cleaning. I feel they need better prices and maybe some specials.

    Vasilica S.

    This was the first time coming here and the restaurant from the outside seemed very inviting. Once inside you just stood in line and waiting to order your food, then we were told that you get complimentary hush puppies and you can just pick anywhere to sit. There was a make your own sauce bar but was not told how or what to do with that from the cashier and they did not tell you how they find you to get the food to you they just took down your name for the order. Nobody came to check on us after the food was delivered to make sure that everything was cooked properly. The food was good overall but would not go out of my way to come here.

    Catfish & Shrimp Basket
    Teresa B.

    To be fair this review is based on food that was delivered to my home- could be a different experience in person. I took one bite of the crab bites and didn't like the taste of them. I ordered the plate of catfish with the 4 fried shrimp as an entree. It was okay. I really liked the fries (they were pretty amazing) but I did end up pulling off half of the breading from the shrimp. For dessert we ordered the key lime pie and it was so good. Overall not the best experience but I understand that not all food travels well. I would be willing to try this place again in person.

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    Dr. Sophia T.

    #HayiaSophiaFaves #HonestReviews #SeafoodLover I genuinely wanted to like this place. I just moved less than 5 minutes away and seafood is my comfort zone, so Aww Shucks seemed like it had potential to become a go-to. The people were kind, the vibe was fun, and I appreciate any spot that brings a coastal energy to North Texas. But let's talk about the food. I ordered the shrimp and sausage gumbo, fried oysters with fries, and a mango frozen margarita. The gumbo was the biggest disappointment--and I say this as someone who makes roux from scratch and respects what it takes to do it right. The first thing I noticed was the stack of unseasoned, steamed shrimp just sitting on top of the bowl like a garnish. Not mixed in. Not simmered. Just dropped in like an afterthought. I stirred them in quickly hoping the heat would help, but that move alone told me the dish was rushed. The sausage? Chopped so finely and used so sparingly that it contributed nothing to the dish--not flavor, not texture, not substance. But the real issue was the roux. It had that unmistakable raw flour taste, like the flour had barely been browned. You could look at the color and know it wasn't parched long enough. The result was something closer to a savory flour porridge than a gumbo. No layers of flavor. No slow-cooked complexity. Just starch and salt. I had to use an uncomfortable amount of Tabasco and Worcestershire just to get through a few bites--and I don't normally doctor my food like that. The fried oyster basket and margarita? "Okay-ish." The oysters were decent but not crave-worthy. The fries were forgettable. The mango margarita leaned more slushy-sweet than balanced, but it got the job done. Overall impression? The people and place are amazing. The food that doesn't require science or technique is probably good. But the craft--and the science--of cooking was not present in the gumbo, and that matters. Gumbo isn't just a dish; it's a process, a tradition, and a test of skill. I'm open to coming back for something simpler, but if you're going to serve gumbo, please let it be done with the love and care it deserves. And if you ever want help with a recipe? I'll gladly share mine.

    Fried Shrimp Basket (6)

    Catfish and Shrimp was excellent...also,being able to make your own shrimp sauce is Great too!

    Gumbo - Bowl
    Jana B.

    This is my 3rd time here. I don't like to leave a negative review until at least after 2 visits. FOOD: You can't go wrong with any of the fried choices. All decent; however, when you try the "basics" of a seafood restaurant--you should nail it every time. Had clam chowder last visit, it was ok. Had the gumbo tonight and oh no. This was like brown gravy with Cajun spice, the world's smallest cuts of sausage, no okra & weak cold salad shrimp piled on top as a pseudo ad for "real gumbo". Nope, pass. ATMOSPHERE: family friendly, some communal seating & good outdoor patio. SERVICE: You order at the register and they either call your name or if slow enough, will bring to you. We had a fry basket of catfish & gumbo. They called the order for pick up of the gumbo and then forgot about the fry basket. 20 minutes later, my daughter went and asked, they had already round-filed the order & gave her someone else's order. TIPS: Go in an off-peak time. DO NOT order the gumbo.

    Fish Tilapia Tacos and rice
    Katelyn H.

    Some of my favorite fish tacos around! The shrimp cocktail is also a fan favorite between my mom and I and pro tip if you like a blue goose margarita they sell them here as well! The service is always so quick and the servers are so kind we got complimentary hush puppies with our meal which we thought was pretty cool. There is also a nice outdoor porch for eating seafood boils outside!

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    L. W.

    We ordered a boil and chargrilled oysters and a tilapia plate. The boil (crawfish flavor) was the perfect spice level for us. The manager was phenomenal abs the young lady who brought our food to our table.

    Thursday lunch special
    Amy S.

    Stopped by to get some lunch and was pleasantly surprised with the special today. On Thursday the special is the 7 piece fried shrimp basket, with fries, coleslaw, and hush puppies. It's really fresh not pre-made and only 7.99. They have specials every day, so I'll probably be back on a different day to try those out because this one was really delicious.

    Chicken 10 Buffalo Wings

    We ordered the 10-piece chicken wings and the 5 piece shrimp basket. They're very good

    Mushy boiled shrimp.

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    Thanks for the five-star review, Holly!

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    Thank you Jerry!

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    Thanks for the five-star review, Steven!

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    3 months ago

    Always love this place. It's been a minute so I need to go back! First timers even love the oysters!

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    Thanks for the review, Melissa!

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    Thanks for the five-star review, Louis!

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    Thank you Katelyn!

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    Yea, we got back. One of several fish menu places in area. Not too far from house for stop by for lunch.

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    Thank you for stopping in Doug! We hope you visit us again soon!

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    Thanks for the five-star review, LW!

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    Thanks for stopping in Amy! We appreciate your business.

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    Thanks for the five-star review, Tony!

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    Thank you Gary!!

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    Thank you Tressette! We enjoyed serving you!

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    1 year ago

    Good spot for Jumbo, Gumbo and poboys. Wife is from LA and family had cajun restaurants. She like do enough said. Enjoy!

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    The staff and food were amazing! We'll definitely go back! Went in with a large group late and they were very accommodating!

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