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    Half Shell Oyster House

    4.3 (75 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Asparagus side

    OMG. I would eat here for my last meal. Really beautifully decorated. Booths big enough for any size person. Wait staff was great. But now for the food. And sorry I missed pictures of the appetizers. Appetizers were crab claws(New Orleans style). Probably the best crab claws we've had in a long time. Only issue was not enough bread to soak up the sauce and I was told it was impolite to use a spoon. Voodoo chicken was really delicious. Main meal. Redfish Orleans was beautiful and really tasty. And side of asparagus was mighty tasty. Seafood Fettuccine was really good. Seafood pot pie was tasty and the crème brûlée sweet potatoes ought to be illegal in every state. Seafood bisque was delicious. Definitely a return visit in the near future.

    Brandy H.

    Stopped in while in town for a volleyball tournament and this place did not disappoint! We had eaten at this restaurant in Biloxi and loved it, so when we saw there was a location in Cullman, we had to give it a try. We LOVED everything! Started with the Orleans style snow crab claws and they were so tasty. The spicy butter sauce is excellent. We wished we had more bread to sop it all up because the sauce was that good. I had the Orleans Red fish and it has the same sauce as the crab claws and I thoroughly enjoyed the fish as well as the crab and shrimp that it was topped with. Hubby had the Royal redfish which had more of a buttery cream sauce and it is served with asparagus, mashed potatoes and an additional side. He was STUFFED and could not finish it all. We both paid the up-charge for the crème brûlée sweet potatoes with honey butter and they were divine. Nothing like a side of dessert to complement your savory dish. The service was super quick for a Saturday night and the restaurant has a super cool and elegant atmosphere in an older upscale building. Highly recommend this restaurant if you are ever in the area!

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    Tanya C.

    good food off of the standard half shell menu. all dishes came out as ordered in a timely manner. bar drinks were the downfall . all drinks ordered took longer than average to arrive. decor was standard oyster shell.

    Argentinian Reds. 10/10! Hot, fresh, service was perfect! Loved the ambience and the vibe was also a 10/10.

    Lynnae M.

    All of it, we were looking for a date night on our honeymoon and didn't have high expectations for a Wednesday night in November. It was so good, beyond anything we could have imagined! The atmosphere to the drinks to the food... SO GOOD! 10/10 recommend!

    Oysters Rockefeller and char grilled.
    Jonathan M.

    After my first 4 visits, I'm a fan. Excellent and consistent food quality. Wide selection of items on the menu for seafood lovers. Multiple beverage options. Easy parking. Reasonable prices.

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    3 months ago

    Went here with friends for Valentine's Day dinner. Great service and the food was amazing. Definitely try the espresso martini too!! Yum.

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    Thanks Kim! We can’t wait to see you again soon!

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    11 months ago

    The service and food was really good. Chargrilled oysters and grilled redfish were on point. Great job!

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    10 months ago

    Food was fantastic & Carla did an excellent job taking care of us! Will definitely ask for her next time!

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    4 months ago

    I hate chewy shrimp especially for the price I paid service was great food not so much.

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    5 months ago

    Food and service is amazing! I would love to give a shout out to Harley. She is awesome!

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    6 months ago

    The food was absolutely incredible. We had the redfish, French quarter dip and bisque. Everything was perfect and excellent service!

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    7 months ago

    Great service and food well worth the drive to Cullman if you don't live there. Very fresh seafood.

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    9 months ago

    The food was hot and delicious. The pineapple jalapeño margarita was tasty. Dawson, our server, was attentive and prompt. We will be back.

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    9 months ago

    Everything was wonderful, we'll definitely be back soon. Great service apps-drinks-entree and dessert,

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    10 months ago

    Amazing staff to complement the amazing food! Thank you for sending your best to open this location for they did not disappoint.

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    10 months ago

    The food was good we had a large group and no one complained. The food took a little longer to come out than expected.

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    10 months ago

    Amazing food and atmosphere make sure you make reservations this place is always full and for all the right reasons

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    11 months ago

    Have been multiple times, order something different every time and it's always fantastic.

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    The wait was long but all the outdoor activities and live music made the wait bearable. Food was yummy!

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    We had to wait an hour and a half, but it was well worth it. Service was awesome and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back.

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