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    Half Shell Oyster House

    4.3 (1.4k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Sophia N.

    First time here at Half Shell Oyster House. I must say that I am a picky eater when it comes to seafood, but Half Shell met my expectations. Everything we ordered was so good. We arrived around 7:30 but were seated at 8PM. 30minute wait was not bad since there was a crowd. Pro tip, the restaurant was cold so bring a sweater. Here is what we ordered: Charbroiled Oyster - 100/10, my family loved this. Charbroiled oysters with white wine, butter garlic, herb sauce & parmesan cheese. Fried Crab Claws - I had this sauteed Orleans sauce instead of fried. 10/10 would recommend. Crab Cakes - Large six ounce hand-crafted crab cake made from blue crab meat (import), blended with sautéed vegetables and seasonings. Grilled and topped with blue crab meat (import) ravigotte and Parmesan. My brother said these were the best crab cakes he had! Crab Seafood dip - Crabmeat & Shrimp, melted cheese with some herb & Panko crust. Severed with toasted French bread. Definitely my favorite appetizer. Mahi Savannah - Pecan encrusted mahi over cheddar cheese grits with sauteed gulf shrimp. The star show of our meal - I'm not a fan of grits but everything pair nicely together. We ordered a lot of appetizers and one entrée because we could not decide on just one or two appetizers. We enjoyed all of them and would recommend anyone to try this place out!

    Summer specials
    Jennifer T.

    Our second time here. Came on a Tuesday so there was no real wait. Otherwise definitely join the waitlist. I had the special Wasabi encrusted Tuna. Delicious. It came with fried green beans that were crispy with the chili sauce, insane! The restaurant is a little dark so the old man had to use his flashlight on his phone. Got a chuckle from the staff as they are used to it. Drinks were good-he had a pecan whisky old fashioned which he sipped on. This is on our must go to list!

    Shrimp po boy ($15) pretty weak
    Joe P.

    Half Shell was the first real restaurant I hit in Biloxi. There are a few locations in the area, but this one is located in the Hard Rock Hotel. My friend who lives in the area and I shared the charbroiled oysters, while I ate the raw oysters. He really liked the charbroiled oysters, and he doesn't like oysters in general. I enjoyed the freshness and brininess of the raw oysters. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy my po boy as much. The shrimp were small, there was no mayo or remoulade sauce, and the roll did not stand up to the fillings. On the other hand, my friend really liked his cheeseburger and fries (not pictured). Qi was a good waiter. He was attentive and accommodating. My friend felt he did not receive enuf fries, and Qi was kind enuf to bring my friend more fries at no charge. Regarding the ambiance, its upscale in here. The motif is dark and there is a bar, a sushi bar, and several tables of two & four. I would return to Half Shell, but I would shy away from the po boys. The other food is much better.

    Oysters
    Christie E.

    While visiting Biloxi recently my friends & I decided to stop in Half Shell to eat. We ordered a few things, all very delicious. The charbroiled oysters and crab beignets were very delicious. The raw oysters were perfect, as was the gumbo. Everything passed the "eat local" test for me. Service was good, we came in midday on a Saturday in November, so it wasn't much of a crowd. We were actually seated immediately. I'd definitely come back here on future visits to Biloxi.

    Seafood Pasta.
    Lynette H.

    The food was good so for that I would have given a 4 star. However the location is very dated and in need of some tender loving care. Our waitress was very nice and helpful. Everything was good. The ambiance was just lacking. I had the seafood pasta and it was top notch. My husband had the seafood platter. Everything was just so so he said except the fried shrimp was better than anything he has tasted. We had tasty drinks and left with full bellies so we were content. Not in a hurry to eat here again. We really wanted to love our dining experience.

    Charbroiled oysters

    I love this place! I would recommend to get there early or set a reservation. Ask for Josh! He is awesome and amazing! It had been sometime since I was at this location but I lucked up and he was my server again! We had a great time! Very patient and excellence service all around! Nothing is bad on the menu! The place is beautiful. They decorate with seasons/time of year. Very intimate. Great date night, quick lunch or dinner with the fam! This is a must do!

    Dinner
    Dave B.

    OMG Best food in Biloxi. It's my go to every time I visit the coast. Located in the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi Mississippi. Have another trip planned for tomorrow and looking forward to going again and inviting some friends. Hate to say, but I eat the same thing every time I go because it's so damn good. The staff is polite and kind. You can't ask for anything more than great food with great smiling staff.

    1/2 lb Royal Reds
    Liz R.

    Visiting Biloxi, I heard a lot about royal red shrimp and I happen to be in the Hard Rock Casino and discovered that the Half Shell Oyster House had them on the menu so I decided to sit at the bar and enjoy a few. Service at the bar was OK but I had to wait a bit for the bartender when I was truly the only person sitting at the bar. I ordered a half pound of the royal red shrimp as recommended and I also ordered a side of the red beans and rice. The rice came out ahead of the shrimp which was fine, however, I could immediately tell that the beans were a little thicker than I expected them to be. The beans had two nice pieces of sausage and were also served with rice and two small hush puppies, however, I was not a fan of the taste of the dish overall. The shrimp eventually came out and you can understand why they are called royal red because they are bigger than most shrimp and they do have a harder shell that is red in color. These shrimp are supposed to have a consistency of lobster according to what I have learned about them and also according to what locals shared, but I didn't necessarily get lobster vibes from them, but rather softer shrimp if that makes sense. While the shrimp did not have their heads attached, which I truly appreciated, they were not deveined which was something that I truly didn't care for. There was also close to no flavor in the shrimp and in the drawn butter that they were served with, so I tried to jazz them up with a little salt and pepper and hot sauce, which honestly did not do much to the flavor. Overall, it was just a mediocre experience and I can say that I tried the royal red shrimp in Biloxi Mississippi but if I never have an opportunity to try them again, I won't be missing anything and I will forever stick with the red beans and rice in New Orleans bc these beans were not it!

    The oysters are fantastic! The stone crab claws for an appetizer were indulgent. The Christmas lobster special is the best dinner ever!!

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    Thank you, Kristi!! You can't ever go wrong with our Martinis!

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    Love the beach VIBE! Perfect dinner spot for after a long day at the beach! The food was amazing.

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    Plenty of oyster options and such a fun dining experience. Service was great with a fun ambiance.

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    Service was great. We were seated immediately. I had royal reds, gumbo and we had the crab claws. Soo good.

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    Thank you, Solly! We appreciate your support!

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    Everything was delicious, maybe just too much sauce in the dishes served with grits. Otherwise, hot and good.

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    Ask the Community - Half Shell Oyster House

    Do you need a reservation for dinner on Sunday?

    Hey Michael, Thanks for asking. I'm sorry but we do not take reservations. Seating is first come first served.

    What is my place in line?

    First come first serve!

    Gluten free menu?

    They definitely offer a separate gluten free menu! Just ask for it at the host stand.

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