We stopped here on our way to Destin and back. Tasty seafood, especially the Red Shrimp. Great place for sunset. read more

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Terrific, seafood restaurant and sushi bar. The sushi crab salad is a must have one available. They have different features. Their gumbo and oysters are among the freshest in the area. Service is always top-notch. Very warm and comfortable ambience. Fine dining at fair prices. Specially for the seafood lovers. read more

Been coming here yearly for 4 years during our Christmas travel and every time it is the bomb! The lobster special during the holiday season is my favorite. The service is very pleasant. The oysters are to die for and the stone crab claws for an appetizer are delicious. The salads are fresh and plentiful. I always say I'm going to try a new place, but I can't come to Biloxi and not go here. read more

Amazing food and excellent service!!! We go every time we come to the coast and the food seems better each time.

Giovanni was a fantastic waiter. The food was incredibly delicious. I had the fried catfish with a side of red beans and rice. My husband had the triple steak burger. This is a must try! read more

This is the third time we've been to Half Shell. The first two were at the one at the Hard Rock Casino. Both times we went for dinner. The food was excellent and the service was great. Both times we started off with soup. Since I am a gumboholic I had the seafood gumbo. It was excellent. My husband had the crawfish crab and corn bisque. He said it was excellent as well. For our main meal we split the seafood pasta. There was a lot of seafood and the creole Alfredo sauce was delicious. The second time we both had the gumbo. We split the redfish orleans. It was delicious. The restaurant was very nice. Plenty of room and the tables were spaced. The third time we went lunch. The restaurant at the Hard Rock is not open for lunch so we went to the one on Lameuse Street. Naturally we both had the gumbo. It was delicious as always. Since the lunch portions are smaller we had the blackened redfish and the Smokey bacon shrimp and grits. It was very flavorful. The restaurant has seating on the first floor and second floor. We chose the first floor since the second floor required going up stairs. The only difference between the two is the second floor was larger. Both floors had bars. The service was excellent. We can't wait to go back next time we are in town. read more

We ate during lunch. The shrimp was good. The grits were also good, but were warm not hot. My husband's lobster tail was delicious as well as the gumbo. Will definitely return. The waitress was pleasant and enjoyed her job. It's an old house so the inside is quaint. read more

Started off with the Southern Pecan old Fashioned with an appetizer of the charbroiled oysters, and what a jaw-dropping intro. The pecan old fashioned -- with pecan liquor and brown sugar simple syrup -- might be the best old fashioned I've ever had, and that's saying something. Honestly, couldn't resist myself and ordered two, and now I'm adding that recipe to my cocktail recipe list. Charbroiled oysters were delicious, albeit a bit small. We followed that up with raw oysters that were big in the size and flavor department, so no matter what form of oysters you go with, they're gonna be great. I ended up ordering the herb encrusted Mahi, which was a solid move; the sautéed spinach complimented the dish well. Loved this place, and would absolutely come back! read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Herb encrusted Mahi - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

It's a 4.5 to me so 5 stars it is. The hostess didn't seem like she enjoyed her job very much, but our server was a delight. The oysters were amazing! Get the oyster sampler. It was nice to try the different varieties, especially a side by side comparison: charbroiled, Bienville, Rockfeller, Orleans. There were x3 of each type so it was good for sharing and experimenting. The seafood pot pie was interesting looking. Instead of the crust being baked as a part of the dish, it was a rectangular sheet laid on top. Though the portion size was small, it did pack some nice flavors. The jalepeno hush puppies were a tad dry imo. They were also little poppers with nothing really special. The smokey bacon shrimp and grits was pretty creamy and super flavorful. The bacon bits added extra textures and flavors. It was a tad too salty imo, but the creaminess of everything made it taste better for some reason. The sweet potato creme brulee (an extra $1 w/ an entree) was definitely recommended and immediately sold. The honey butter on top made it extra decadent. Not to mention the brown sugar (?) or some type of granular sprinkle added nice flavors and textures to the sweet potato. Though I was expecting more of a glaze on top, the extra frills here were enough richness. Overall service was great, the food was good (though portions were smaller), and pricing was just okay. Parking was aplenty at the parking lot right next door reserved for guests. read more

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The service is wonderful here as is the food and the ambience. This would definitely be a place to bring company to or just have that special date night. read more

It was great to be better. I'm not the one to judge, but I don't like it. I think the service sucks. The food is not bad but not great. Either the inside was kind of ratchet but cute. That's literally all I have to say it was mid could be better try harder be better. That's all. I gotta say to y'all. read more

Came with friends on a golf trip. Great food, particularly if you like Cajun/Gulf Coast food with a welcoming atmosphere and service and good drinks. Loved the blackened catfish. If you're in Biloxi check it out. read more

Food was average Service took 10 min after we were seated before our server's came. Food ordered came out almost all at once. Just not up to the franchise experience. I've been to other Half Shells outside the Hard Rock and this jysfell flat. Drinks were watered down and just not a pleasant experience from beginning to end. Management should keep better tabs on Food service being just poorly coordinated. I asked for my salad specifically before my entree and it beat the entree to the table by a minute. Will not recommend at all. read more

Very solid. Wasn't expecting much since it's in the actual hard rock casino but we were pleasantly surprised! We had the royal reds which were the star of the show. But the entire pound if you're unsure of your appetite. Side of broccoli and the Half Shell salad. The balsamic dressing was good. Finally, had the corn bisque soup. A little on the heavy side but also good. Overall good value too! Would come back. read more

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Great dining experience. Their menu has excellent choices for the dietary restrictions.

Noisy, expensive. Food ok but nothing special. Would not return. Convenient location though.

Good food and good customer service and the service was very nice and I will definitely come back soon

Amazing oysters. I love getting their grilled and baked oysters. It is the best in town. Sushi was not great. Try the oysters!! read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Oyster sampler $21 - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

The food was very delicious. I had the gumbo. It was very flavorful. Will definitely be another return to this establishment. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

Girls Trip continues and we were visiting the Hard Rock casino for a little play. I saw the Half Shell Oyster house sign and knew I was about to get my oyster fix! We were seated right away but had to wait a hot minute for service. I ordered a dozen oysters on the half shell, a spicy tuna roll, and gumbo. The gals had a cocktails, Elvis roll, red shrimp (I believe), and for my non-seafood friend - just dessert as her entree. The oysters were fantastic - fresh and delicious. The red shrimp were fat and meaty, also delicious. While my friend liked her Elvis roll, the spicy tuna roll was made with chopped up tuna and it just felt like mush in my mouth. I should have asked how the tuna was prepared. Surprisingly, the gumbo was just ok, nothing stood out. Dare I say the gumbo on the Beau Rivage buffet had more depth of flavor? Yup, I said it! The service was disappointing, could not get him to come back to the table - thankfully my friend gave me her water. My "dessert for dinner" friend was forgotten. She got her dessert while we were finished. Oh well, definitely get the oysters! read more

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Everything is cooked just in perfect. Kids meal fried is a lot. Price a little bit high but worth it. read more

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Food was outstanding!! Service was superb. Ambiance was lovely! Perfect atmosphere for my final night visiting a good friend of mine in Biloxi, MS read more

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I didn't realize this was in the Hard Rock Cafe casino, otherwise I would have probably went to their other location across the street since I'm not crazy about gambling. I'm glad I did however, because I ended up getting some souvenirs for my family back home in Southern California. It was a Friday night here, so it was busy for the bar where I decided to sit. I had some local draft beers and the Seafood Gumbo which was good. I also got the Oyster Sampler that comes with a combination of all grilled versions of their oysters. In general, it was all good but a couple of the oysters ended up being dry and overcooked. If you're in this casino, I suggest you have a meal here before you run out of money from gambling; or maybe celebrate here if you hit it big. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Seafood Gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

3rd times a charm!!!! Every time we have been has been excellent! Always ordering the oyster sampler. Never disappoints. Royal reds are a given. We sat at the bar because this place is poppin!!!! read more

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Staff and management extremely rude and unprofessional. Food was subpar per normal. Waitress and management made my girl and I extremely uncomfortable after a misunderstanding over payment went south and then staff threatened to call police infront of rest of staff and restaurant. Prime example of stuck up snobs who don't have consideration or empathy for their customers. Will never be back to this establishment read more

This is the first restaurant I take all my friends when they come in to visit me from out of town! We always sit at the bar because we love the service from the bartender Sam and the guys shucking oysters. Ethan is always welcomes my conversations even though he's hard at work shucking oysters. We had a dozen raw oysters which were large and just the right saltiness. We had the crab cakes and fried tomato appetizer to start and the Redfish Orleans with the sweet potato casserole with asparagus was so delicious! The food is always cooked to perfection! Sam, Ethan, Chris and Kelow are the reason I keep going back. read more

Headed to a concert at Hard Rock and after hours of gambling, realized how hungry we were. Looking for decent sit down fast served food, head to the bar area of Half Shell. Loud, lots of conversations going on, but this is the place to be inside Hard Rock. Usually bar areas sit you faster than other areas. Our servers never let our water glasses reach 1/2 way empty. Appetizers. Fried tomatoes & crab cakes were fried and seasoned perfectly. The green tomatoes tasted a bit like pickles & popped in your mouth. The crab cakes were not too fishy, was difficult to not eat everything on our plates. We split a garden salad which was green, crunchy & enough for 2 people. We opted for the seafood platter with fried oysters, really can't go wrong with anything fried. Trust me the portions were enough to easily feed 2 people & have left overs. Fries hot and salted perfectly, fried oysters lightly seasoned and decent size, fried shrimp not colossal but not tiny. Oh yeah there is a huge crab cake which both myself and partner were too full to eat. Would definitely return here! read more

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Amazing oysters!! If you are nearby try it! They do get busy so make a reservation. Would definitely recommend.

We went two times to the one in Gulfport last year and LOVED their oysters and crab claws. This year we were on our way home from Florida and decided to go again but we ended up at the Biloxi location... Once again it did not disappoint and our service was awesome as well.. our Server Jason was great! Food came out quickly! read more

Service got off to a slow start but once our server found us everything was perfect. Drinks were awesome. We ordered four different entrees and each one was amazing. I would recommend this restaurant inside the Hard Rock Cafe to anyone looking for some of the best seafood in the area. read more

OMG, this place is phenomenal! Always excellent service and fantastic food. We go here every year for my birthday and occasionally during the year too, I wish we can go more often but life is busy. I love this place and we bring family and friends here always and they all enjoy every bit of this restaurant. The oyster Rockefeller Adeline's treat. The red shrimp are huge, and delicious. Just can't say enough about this grand place. Thank you Annie E. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Red shrimp dinner is a wonderful meal! DELICIOUS! I'm in heaven. My happy place :) - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

1/11/23. Located inside Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Restaurant is set back near sports betting and high limit room. Wow, seasonal, local fish is what we ordered. I don't like oysters. I ordered their special stuffed flounder, with creme brûlée sweet potatoes and jalapeño hush puppies for my sides. Hubby ordered royal red fish with mashed potatoes. Both dishes were cooked to perfection and seasoned well. Service was quick. Also had the blackberry margarita, so good. If you ever visit Biloxi, give this place a try. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Royal Red Fish - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

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Inside the Hard Rock casino. It's a real gem. I ordered Royal Redfish and my wife ordered stuffed flounder. Both were amazing. Seasoned perfectly, and full of flavor. The sides; sweet potato crème brûlée, Cajun mashed potatoes, and jalapeño hush puppies. All were extraordinary. For dessert; banana foster cheesecake. I truly enjoy a restaurant that finds ways to make things interesting. Everything was delicious. Our server was Julia. She was great. If you're in Biloxi, it's worth having dinner here. You'll enjoy all the different flavors. read more

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Walked across the street from the Hard Rock Casino. They also have a location inside of the casino. Tables are definitely far enough apart to feel comfortable. Bar seating available but no social distancing there. Started off with the crab and shrimp dip. Comes with small pieces of toasted breads. It had a generous amount of crab in it. Can't say that I tasted the shrimp but maybe the crab meat overpowered it. Either way, it was really good! Seafood Stuffed Portabellas - crabmeat, shrimp, chipotle peppers, roasted red peppers and spinach. Great combination of flavors!! Also comes with a lemon aioli...wasn't sure how that would taste but it was amazing!! I couldn't taste the lemon in it so don't let the name fool you. The dish has three portabellas, which is quite filling because the dish comes with two sides. Or maybe it's because I licked two starches! Lol Cajun Boiled Parmesan and Garlic Fried New Potatoes - These were sooo good!! Cooked to perfection, soft in the inside yet slightly crispy on the outside. The flavors danced around in my taste buds!! Cheddar Cheese Grits- I'm a southern girl, who knows her way around the kitchen. Not too many places get grits "right" in my opinion. I wasn't a fan of the dish, but I read great reviews from other Yelpers so go for it! Seafood Au Gratin Snapper - topped with a cream sauce with shrimp and lump crabmeat and creamy cheeses and some herbs. This is what the beau ordered and it was very delicious! Comes with two sides, he got turnip greens and a Caesar salad. This place has amazing foods!! Whomever is in the kitchen has skills! There are several more items in the menu that I loved to try! read more

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One of my favorite places in the US! Just go! You will be happy with the food, oysters and redfish are my go to! Great service and drinks as well! read more

Service and food was terrible. Ordered Togo and no one bothered to tell me my food was ready for an hour. I saw the hostesses dancing doing dumb shit while I sat there waiting for a text that never came. Just one of the dancing hostesses saying "oh is this yours, sorry no one told me"....Food cold, and mediocre will never come here again. Might as well goto Sugar Factory... read more

Everything on menu is great. The best charbroiled oysters (New Orleans Style) Shrimp and grits good. Grilled fish, Poboy's all good. Great Bloody Mary's. read more

We love, love the Half Shell in Biloxi! We like sitting in the bar watching the guys shuck oysters! Of course we always enjoy a dozen charred oysters with our meal or cocktails. The bartenders are always warm and inviting. read more

It is very mediocre for the cost and reputation. I would go to the Rack house instead.

My husband and I love the Half Shell. We've been eating here for over 10 years and have not once received a bad meal or had to return something to the kitchen. read more