Great food! Great service!......had to wait 30 minutes to be seated but it was well worth it......if your in Biloxi you need to try this place. read more

We had the best oysters and ruby red shrimps of our lives ! Nice view and decor inside is very quaint. Server was great and courteous. Will be going back every time we are in town ! read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Ruby red shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

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We go there often and the food and service is always amazing. It's our favorite restaurant on the coast! It's a must try!

A MUST stop. Delicious options, delicious outcomes. Highly recommend that you try anything and everything they have, but especially the oysters (of course)!! read more

I can't say that I have been to Biloxi, Mississippi but since was here, I figured I'd partake in the Mississippi cuisine. For some reason, I am on this oyster kick. It happens every now and again for no apparent reason. Last week I had eaten a few in Charleston, South Carolina so why not give Biloxi a shot. I found this place and I wasn't disappointed. I went during lunchtime so it wasn't that crowded. The staff was extremely friendly and the hostess was very pleasant upon arrival. She offered a table but you all know I am a "sit at the bar" type of person. They have two bars, one on the main floor and one upstairs. The bar on the main floor was full so I headed upstairs and that's where I met Diamond (bartender). She was full of energy and did not hesitate to take care of me. I ordered a dozen raw oysters and they were brought out within minutes. Since I've been eating raw oysters for the past couple of weeks, I asked Diamond for a suggestion and she recommended the Oysters Orleans. Now ill be perfectly honest. I am not a fan of cooked oysters however, I wanted to try something different. Oysters Orleans are charbroiled over an open flame and basted with their New Orleans style smoky Cajun sauce topped with Parmesan Cheese. I must admit, these bad boys were pretty good. But nothing beat the raw gulf oysters, with tabasco and horseradish on a saltine cracker. If you happen to be in Biloxi, stop by and give them a try. There are two locations, one inside the Hard Rock Cafe, and one that is the stand-alone restaurant. I went to the stand-alone establishment. If you stop by, tell'em Drew sent ya! Yall be easy now! Drew read more

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This place is so great! I have been twice to this location and both times have been fantastic! This time our server was Tyler K. He was very friendly and had great suggestions. We ordered Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas. Which is hands down one of the best drinks ever!! We split an appetizer - fried green tomatoes and crab cakes. The fried green tomatoes had a light crust and were great. The crab cakes had no filler and were delicious! We split the Half Shell salad which was great. We then split a pound of Royal Reds shrimp. Peel and eat. They were perfectly cooked...so buttery and absolutely delicious!!! The entire staff from walking in and being greeted by the hostesses to the waiters to the staff assisting all over are all friendly and welcoming. The food and service are always top notch! They have a few locations! This is an absolute must if your near one!!! read more

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The food here is good and consistent. We've never had a bad meal here. Drinks are delicious and servers are always nice. It's a cool place with ambiance just like a NOLA joint. Oysters are the stand-out, but you can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Highly recommend! read more

Half Shell Oyster House - My husband loves their oysters. - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

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First of all, I've been coming to Half shell since y'all opened and every now and then they make some menu changes that make NO sense! Why would you change the dip to a "chilled" dip and increase the price. Nobody wants that. Please go back to the regular dip. But per the usual, overall the food was great, Tyler the hostess was so sweet and our waiter was good too. read more

Another great visit! We tried the sampler oysters and ugh so good. My husband had the steak and it was cooked to perfection. The grits I got were so creamy and light. I loved the Mahi with crab on top. Cooked perfectly, not dry in the slightest! This is a gem and we will be back when we come I. Town again! Looking forward to it. read more

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We went here for supper Tuesday night. Had the chargrilled oysters and blackened triple tail others had the shrimp pasta everything was very good read more

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

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The food and service here is probably top 10 in the US. Personally, my favorite restaurant I have ever been to. Our server Roxy was the best! read more

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Well I don't know just how to put it any planer than this. I was really in the mood for oyster! When she asked me what I wanted I said just what your famous for and she said something other than oyster and that should have gave me some idea on what I was going to get. Now I don't believe something was done on purpose but I believe it was a normal thing and that's not good either because the first dozen I got were great I could not have made them better myself and I should have stopped right there and been on my way and this would have been a completely different review but no my enjoyment got me to want more. I ordered another dozen and they were terrible and I was so disappointed. My waitress asked how they were and I explained an she offered to replace them but I couldn't eat any more so I decided to try to eat a dessert to make up for what I didn't like and I ordered the bread pudding. Oh my goodness, I was given something that had been cooked a long time ago and very hard had some type of sweet sugar glaze of some kind with no taste. I could not eat it either. Now I not big on tipping bad food but she seem to be honest with her attempt to care. I would have to tell her she would have gotten more if the food had been better. And one more thing the lighting in a restaurant needs to be better that way I might have been able to see the food and defend myself better. Another flag I should have noticed earlier. read more

We were there for an hour and a half and got a watery appetizer and none of our entrees arrived after an hour waiting. We had tickets to a show and had to leave and we told the manager we hadn't gotten our food and I handed her my card to pay and we were still charged for one of the entrees that we never received. The server took at least ten minutes to come to the table and he said he was sorry because he got sat a large table and was busy with them. If thats the situation management should have another server pickup tables that are being ignored. We missed part of the show that cost us $200 to see and never had dinner and paid for food we never got. Disappointing to say the least! I also tipped the server 20% because I think it wasn't really his fault. read more

So good we ended up visiting twice on our trip. We stayed at the Hyatt Place and this was right down the street. Ambiance was wonderful, service was great and food was fantastic. The 2nd night we came was a busy Saturday night but the they were able to squeeze us in upstairs near the bar. I was worried because I feel like bar service is hit or miss but both bartenders were fabulous and very attentive. I ordered the blackened redfish with Cajun potatoes and added a side of blackened shrimp. My husband ordered the seafood sampler and added the Orleans oysters. Make sure to order the Royal Reds & Jalapeño Hushpuppies for an appetizer. We definitely will return if ever in Mississippi again. Great date night spot or nice family dinner. read more

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Great food. I'm not a fan of the seafood gumbo, but this place does it pretty well compared to other areas. Their raw oysters aren't as good as what you can get in NOLA, but it's pretty good. Their famous Oysters Orleans were so good (with lemon ofc). The service was great. The servers are so sweet and patient and continually check in on you. The decor is really nice and it's a nice vibe. Was not a fan of all the fried stuff and wished they had a little more variety, but overall, great place! read more

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

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There is something seriously amazing about the seafood in Biloxi. Everything we ordered at the Half Shell Oyster House was spot on. The oysters are definitely a must try. Service was not so bad considering how busy it was. It gets pretty crowded so I suggest coming in early to get a table. We were lucky enough to sit at the top floor by the window. It's a little dark inside the restaurant as the sun goes down, but it sets the mood. I would recommend having a date night here if you don't mind the noise. It can get pretty loud with it being crowded. Definitely worth the visit. I still dream about the oysters though.. lol Here's what we ordered: Oyster Orleans Dozen $24 (trust me.. You're going to want more) Seafood Stuffed Portabellas $24 Seafood Au Gratin Snapper $28 Ribeye $38 Drinks: Strawberry Basil Mojito $9 (super good and refreshing) Gulf Coast Island Punch $9.50 read more

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Food was awesome and service was just as good. Very comfortable place to enjoy a meal.

This is our GO TO every trip to Biloxi. Brittany was our server and she was so good, actually one of the best servers we ever had. The food is always delicious but she really took excellent care of us! We will see her in June! read more

The shrimp and asparagus were delicious. The salad with blue cheese dressing was ok. The dressing was (or tasted) jarred. The serving was outstanding! read more

Food great Prices good Ambiance in Hard Rock great Selection outstanding Gumbo is great read more

Sam, Ethan, Chris and Cal made my experience one of the best. Services from these gentlemen were great! Food and drinks were excellent! Thank you! read more

Restaurant was very nice and set up beautifully. I had the Shrimp and Grits and it wasn't my favorite but still pretty good! The sides that we had were stellar! Good salads and the brûlée sweet potato was so delicious it was the perfect balance of sweetness and was almost dessert like. I had the pink pearl cocktail and it was really yummy almost tasted like a starburst? Unsure but yum! Our server was very sweet and kind! read more

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

Best Chargrilled Oysters. my 10 year old granddaughter ate a dozen. The steak was perfect the Bisque was divine and the young lady who served us was attentive and friendly. read more

While on an epic road trip we were told we HAVE to visit Half Shell Oyster House. Spoiler alert. Rock solid...meh. We stopped in on a 3,000 mile road trip at the behest of some of the people we visited. We ordered the Oyster Sampler and the Smoky Bacon Shrimp and Grits. The oysters were grilled and decent. I don't know if we showed up on an off morning or what, but every bite I had, had some shell or crunchy bits in it that made it VERY difficult to eat. The flavors were pretty good, but I think I would have been happier just ordering a dozen and some horseradish. The shrimp and grits were interesting. They come on a bed of polenta style grits instead of the creamy grits you are used to. Again, they were nothing to write home about. If you have eaten at Brennan's in Houston, they will knock this dish out of the park. So a little of the beaten path and kind of lack luster food. Also, the floors were extremely dirty and the bathrooms...just don't. The staff also just seemed to be there. There was no fizz or zip with them for being such a renowned institution. Rock solid 3 stars. read more

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

Cant ever get enough of this place!!! 5 stars for it all!!! Service! Food! Ambiance! It's all AMAZING, and we never not visit this place when we are in town! read more

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The food here is consistently fantastic every single time. We come here for dinner every time we come to the casinos (but we like going to the restaurant location down the street from Hard Rock because we prefer it). The stuffed portabellas are amazing. I actually don't feel guilty eating the whole thing. It's very filling and delicious. My only complaint is the time they dim the lights you go from lunch to dinner. When you're not expecting it, it feels like you've been out in the dark for a moment. Maybe they could find a way you adjust a little slower so it's not so jolting. But definitely still going to eat here every time. read more

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We stoped in Friday afternoon al little before 4:00pm on August 8th. Worst experience we have ever had here. We sat in the bar in front of the shuckers as we normally do. We were greeted promptly and given menus. We ordered two waters a sangria and an old fashion. The service was prompt and friendly at the beginning. Stephanie the day bartender was as friendly as always. She was ending her shift. We ordered a dozen oysters, well done. The male bartender, I don't recall his name got us our drinks a bit slow, but prepared nicely. We waited much longer than normal for our oysters. There were only a couple orders of oysters on the grill at any given time our entire visit. Our oysters were mostly very small and undercooked to our request. There is no way to return oysters as you eat them so we did not say anything. We did reorder an old fashion and it was about ten minutes before we received it. The bartender was busy chatting with customers and just moving slow. Having worked in the restaurant industry my husband and I both understand the importance of getting your guest what they ask for as soon as possible. The very loud gentleman next to me ordered a drink after us but was served before us. The bartender never asked us how our food was. My husband had to flag him down to get the second drink. What really bothered us was the shucker that was on shift about five minutes before four pm. He was complaining loudly that the person that was supposed to be coming in was almost late. When the shucker came into the bar area it was about 4:04 pm. The shucker on duty started giving the other guy crap about being late. The loud shucker was also having a lot of conversation with the man next to me about gambling and also the the shucker that came in (late) was not a very smart person and not as smart as him. The loud shucker was continuously on his phone and not washing his hands. Very unprofessional and gross. I found it very uncomfortable and unprofessional. The loud shucker was talking about how many trays he does versus the other shucker on duty. This experience was so different than our last experience at the Half Shell Gulfport a couple of weeks ago at the shucker bar that was absolutely amazing! I'll post about that later. Normally when you are seated in front of the shuckers they ask you what size oysters you prefer and how they tasted after being served. No one asked us how our oysters were. Very disappointing. Overall it was not a great experience. In the future we will take our casual Half Shell experience to the Gulfport location. I do hope that this review makes its way to management. The shuckers at this location need training in customer service, presentation and overall restaurant etiquette. I'm sure we will be back for brunch or lunch at some point. We will most likely limit our shucker bar visit to day shift. read more

Our experience at the Half Shell Oyster House was fantastic. We splurged here for sure. We had blackberry margaritas and old fashions. The drinks were tasty and the service was wonderful. The jalapeño hushpuppies with honey butter were delicious. I would have eaten 100 more of them. I had oysters and they were huge and flavorful. My husband had a steak and it was cooked perfectly. He had a desert that he really enjoyed. Overall, this was the best meal we had on our vacation. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - The Oysters were awesome and huge! - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

I sat at the bar and really enjoyed the food and service. They serve oysters in a variety of flavors with quite a seafood menu. I would recommend Half Shell Oyster House read more

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Excellent! Food , service , ambience all very good. Price comparable to local competitors. Only negative is it's located in Hard Rock Casino so you have to park in the garage and walk a while to get there. Other than that that, it's a great place for oysters. read more

Awww it's been a while since I had such a great seafood!! Parking is convenient. Street parking is available and parking lot is available next to the restaurant. We came in around 1pm for lunch. We were seated in less than five minutes. Service was excellent. Food came out quickly and it exceeded our expectations. Part of it, we were really hungry. Overall it was excellent seafood lunch. -Rockefeller oysters -stuffed oysters -New Orleans oysters -char broiled oysters with New Orleans sauce on the side -grilled snapper (so fresh!) -shrimp and grits They were all good!! Definitely coming back to this spot again!! read more

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The food was good, my mom and I went one day, it was my first time going, the service was amazing the waiter was really really nice... it was a 45 min to 1 hour wait but that was fine for my mom and I... read more

Half Shell Oyster House - My Beautiful Mom - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

What a great family experience over and over!!! Oysters are amazing- service is simply incredible!!

Excellent restaurant in downtown Biloxi. We were in town for a soccer tournament and decided to give this place a try. Joined the waitlist on Yelp and we were seating shortly after arriving at the establishment. Our server Nick was GREAT! He gave several great recommendations to help us decide what to order as we had never visited the restaurant. We started with the shrimp and crab dip which is served warm and was well liked by everyone at the table. My son and I both had the Redfish Orleans which was EXCELLENT! We both thoroughly enjoyed it as it was served with a very flavorful cajun butter sauce topped with shrimp and crab. My husband had the Royal Redfish which has more of a cream sauce and he preferred the taste of his as he isn't a big fan of spicy things. My daughter LOVED her fried shrimp and especially the fries! We loved all the sides. Both the cheese grits, sweet potatoes and the hush puppies were favorites of mine and as I mentioned already, my 17 year old daughter loved the French fries...lol. If you are ever in the area, I would highly recommend you give this place a try. We were sad that we were too full for desserts as we heard they are amazing as well. read more

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Visiting Gulfport with family. Really good food across the board - filet + lobster, oyster sampler, fried green tomatoes + crab cakes, mahi, seafood sampler, redfish, cheesecake and a bread pudding for the birthday celebration. I asked for my filet medium rare and it actually came out medium rare! I shouldn't be amazed - but I am. Nick was our server and made the evening fantastic - personable, honest feedback on the menu and attentive. read more

Awesome place, my partner loved the oysters and said that they were really meaty and delicious. I do not eat seafood but I enjoyed my meal.

Food and service were excellent. Went out for a stay in Mississippi and this was one of our favorite. Oysters were excellent, and food was on point. Will definitely go again. read more

Great all-around experience! 'Try it. You'll like it.' Service:10. Food:10. Cleanliness:10 Atmosphere:10 Location: across from Hard Rock Casino. read more

The food was spectacular! The flavors on my tuna were delicious and it was so tender, cooked perfectly. The service was splendid, our waitress was very personable and helpful. The ambiance is great in there. They have sports on the tv. There's an upper and lower floor steps in between. read more

Half Shell Oyster House - Blacked yellowfin tuna - Seafood Near Me - Biloxi, Mississippi

Food was great specially the Oyster Bienville (must order). The service was excellent and the server is very attentive and friendly. The Ambiance was great also because we were seated by the window facing the Hard Rock Casino. Overall service was great. We're from WA state just visiting and having a nice roadtrip and saw the billboard advertisement and decided to go and didn't get disappointed. Will come back for sure. read more

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