Highly disappointed in the food but service and ambiance was wonderful, considering it has gotten recognition of late from the press

Hello! These are our friends: Lisa & Johnny Taylor and the food is delicious with a very nice atmosphere.

First class seafood, freshly prepared by this local family, w/ restaurants since 1940s. IN FACT, the only waterfront restaurant in the county. Beautifully located on Lake Jackson abt 4 miles north of I-10, off old Bainbridge Rd on Jackson cove rd. A boat ramp adjacent and county park next door. Y'all come by for some great seafood. read more

I've been meaning to get up here for years and finally got around to it. During our wonky COVID-19 era, things are naturally different and so the Saturday afternoon when I came had a sparsely occupied deck. Burgers weren't available but that didn't matter. I wouldn't order oysters at a place called "Side of Beef" so I wasn't going to have a hamburger here anyway - regardless of how could it might be! I ordered a dozen raw as well as a bowl of gumbo. Service was swift. The gumbo was fantastic (homemade). A dozen commands $18, and the gumbo was $9. Pretty steep $$ for the oysters when you look at comps (Shell, Bird's, etc) but you can't beat the atmosphere so chalk it up to that. This is a great spot next to the sunset landing boat ramp - I'm guessing plenty of boaters come after time on the lake. I'll be returning! read more

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Shuckers Half-Shell Oyster Bar has amazing food and relaxing. They have outside & indoor seating. Very nice view of Lake Jackson. read more

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Great steamed fresh shrimp Some the best I've ever had Oysters were good I still miss Appalachi oysters but you can't have it all Service was great I'd give that a 5 star Will return read more

Went to this place a few weeks ago and was very disappointed. Very limited menu We ordered fish dip; the crackers were stale! Also ordered 2 fish sandwiches for $18 each. Fish not grilled or fried or seasoned. Kinda mushy fish. Came with potato chips. Service OK. Asked about online menu. It had been changed. Oysters were $30 a dozen. This is a bar, not a restaurant! We won't be back Including drinks, our bill was $70 read more

We stopped by for a quick bite while in route from TX to Venice FL Had the oysters and amber jack dip Was awesome read more

Perfect little hole in wall with a great view. Great atmosphere. The oysters are always good. The food isn't anything special, but it's good. You mostly come here to enjoy a beer and some oysters while looking at Lake Jackson. They recently changed from being cash only and started taking cards. read more

Shuckers Half-Shell Oyster Bar - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Super friendly service! Great raw and steamed oysters on the half shell. Tuna steak with steamed veggies was phenomenal. Beautiful location. read more

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Great little hidden gem. Check this spot out if you are in Tally. Great view. Nice vibe. Friendly staff.

Always perfect. Food delicious. Wait staff amazing. Been to the one in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. Highly recommend!

Last Saturday (Jan. 14) was a beautiful day here in Tallahassee - sunny, blue skies, 75 degrees and we were in shorts in January. What better way to spend an afternoon than to take our first foray on the pretty, not-so-new Orchard Pond Parkway (and two canopy roads) to take in a gorgeous view of Lake Jackson and slurp plump Apalachicola oysters (a dozen raw and a dozen baked and topped with garlic-Parmesan), cherrystone clams, fried shrimp, gumbo and frosty-cold beer? It was our first time at Shuckers. And the first 30 minutes were heaven as we patiently awaited food and drank a few of the coldest beers anywhere. At 45 minutes, we begged for some saltines - anything - while mystified where our food could be. At 1 hour, we were getting angry, the bucolic charm of the scenery getting overcome by hunger. At 1.25 hours, I told our clueless server to cancel our order if it didn't arrive in 5 minutes. It arrived 3 minutes later - but 2 of the dishes were wrong (steamed shrimp instead of fried; steamed clams instead of raw; kept the clams, refused the shrimp) and we never got one word of apology, nor even so much as a beer on the house. (In fact, when we sent back the shrimp, we said to leave the accompanying fries - and they charged us for them. Idiots.) The oysters and beer were good. Everything else was mediocre - and a 1.25-hour wait for food is intolerable. You KNOW the gumbo was already made and simmering in a pot; they couldn't just ladle some of that into a bowl? They had to prepare our entire order and deliver everything at once? I've never heard of such utter incompetence. We kept begging and kept being told, "he's working on it ... it's coming." It didn't. I'm giving this place 2 stars. They actually earn 5 for the view, 4 for the beer, 3 for the food and -2 for the service. Giving them an average of 2 is being generous. I get it. This is a dive bar, it's not fine dining. But if they're serving food, they need to figure out how to get it out efficiently and timely - and how to treat customers. IF we ever go back, cold beer and raw oysters on the half shell are all we'll go for - and we'll not be so tolerant of another similar delay. read more

Shuckers Half-Shell Oyster Bar - Beautiful view of Lake Jackson from the outside patio of Shuckers. - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

We found this place by accident, when I took a wrong turn which ultimately ended up being a very right turn. This place is down the end of a very residential street where you would never expect an oyster bar to be. When I turned around in the parking lot, the overall appearance of the place intrigued me. Shuckers has the look of either a very quirky awesome local place, or an abandoned bait shop. Either way I had to find out. Much to my surprise, Shuckers is a very cool local place. There was a crowd of people outside on the deck who were customers and yet greeted us like family. I felt like I could pull up a chair with the other guest and have a beer with friends. Once past the welcome committee, I found that the people who work there are just as friendly as the guests outside. We chose to sit outside on the screened in porch overlooking the lake. Although there isn't much lake left, it was still a nice view and it felt good to be outside. The menu is limited to mostly seafood and some barbeque. Considering I was doing much better than I expected, I decided we should try some of both and really sample what Shuckers had to offer. We ordered a dozen parmesan oysters, an order of smoked buffalo wings, 1/2 lb of steamed gulf shrimp, and the pulled pork sandwich. Before I tell you how excellent the food was, let me say that the beer was ice cold. Beautifully, wonderfully, blissfully cold beer. Even if the food was horrible I would have sat there content to enjoy the breeze, the friendly people, and the ice cold beer. Rather than describe each food item individually, let me suffice to say that everything was excellent... and I ate some of everything. Rock solid food and did I mention the beer was nice and cold? Clearly, this is not a fancy place to go for dinner or a place you can expect valet parking. If you are not run off by the outside appearance, you will find a pearl inside this oyster bar. Relaxed, local, fun - read more

Shuckers Half-Shell Oyster Bar - On the back deck. - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

How the photos made everything looks so bright and clean Hats off to the photographer. Last time I was in there the service was nil. Hardly looked at you unless you were in THE GROUP even though you'd been in several times before.... And to get a plate of food that looks that good Not happening! read more

Shuckers is my new favorite hangout! It has the perfect atmosphere for everyone- even families! Located on the water, shuckers is so convenient for a refreshing beer or a nice meal after a day out on the lake! They don't have much on the menu, but their food is phenomenal! The cheeseburger is anything but ordinary and the French fries are super crisp. Oysters, part of their namesake, are fresh and delicious. This place is a must go-to for sure! read more

Shuckers Half-Shell Oyster Bar - Live/Raw Food Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

They used to have quite a bit of business 10 years ago. Their prices have gotten so high I think they ran off everybody. Food is decent but it is not worth the price. I remember having a lot fun here years ago, but I think those days are long gone. read more

A-hole behind bar and nobody wearing a mask, especially the staff but asked if we have a mask. Needless to say, support your mask policy and where it. This little hole in the wall will Never have a new customer!!!!!! Very poor customer service!!!!! read more

Damn good oysters, and a beautiful view of Lake Jackson. Tiffany and the other servers will take good care of you.

If you are looking for a fancy seafood restaurant then this place is not for you! But if you want a very cool seafood shack with an awesome lake view, good fresh seafood and ice cold beer..... then please don't miss this place. Oysters on the half shell (raw) were huge and tender and delicious. The steamed shrimp with corn on the cob and steamed red potatoes was delicious. Great glass of white wine and icy cold beer for my husband! We sat at the bar enjoying the view and watching them shuck our oysters. We had shrimp, oysters, crab legs, and 2 drinks for $65.00. Reasonable for all that we ate. Most platters are &11.00 to $13.00 each. We thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

Kinda of cool! Went kayaking on lake Jackson and we paddled right up to there dock for a lil snack and a beer. The owner treated us on the dock and he was the old school type. Lil ruff around the edges but not interested in kissing up to anyone. I actually kind of like this personality type. No sugar coating grumpy dude. We tried the fish dip which the owner catches fresh himself and prepares. It was great! Served with barbecue sauce a pickle and your faithful saltines. Beer prices are awesome. 2 dollar mugs can't beat that. I will return and highly recommend my kayak friends enjoy a quick docking . There open everyday but Monday's. Charming place with a lil old school charm. Perfect Florida seafood spot! read more

I will give this place another chance sometime, but I sure won't bring anyone with me. The view is fantastic, and the staff is usually really nice and sometimes nice enough. But the food? It has gone so far downhill and it is way overpriced for what you get. I had the worst fried shrimp I have ever had, a $14 shrimp basket. They were far worse than Mrs. Paul's brand frozen shrimp I had as a kid. They were of course not fresh, but they were virtually tasteless with an air space under a cloth-like "batter." The fish dip was OK, but a very small portion for the price. Because it is such a nice view, etc., I hope things improve. But honestly, it was so bad that I think the proprietor must have known and must have realized I spent a lot of money on something not worth it. read more

I was treated to Mullet, a type of white fish. It was smoked and melted in my mouth! The only negative thing I'd say about this fish is it's too darn bony! This place is tucked away off the main road and right on the shore of Lake Jackson. It was a rainy day that day so not a whole lot of people if any when we strolled in. So it was quiet at the time. I would recommend this place if you just want a laid back atmosphere. read more

We have tried for years to tolerate the slow service and overpriced food (fyi, half the menu is NEVER available)... for a fun place to go eat a snack with the kids that's right on the lake. today was the last straw though with the owner himself tossing a nasty attutude at us (our poor waitress was scared of him, "he's in a bad mood and didn't feel like grilling the onions as you requested... I'm sorry!") then overcharging us after much hassle! bad attitude + overcharging = bad business. Don't waste your money. read more

If you miss Posey's, if you like seafood, if you like food with a view, if you like a little adventure once in a while, you have to try this place. Ok, it's pretty much a biker bar, but it's a really friendly biker bar, and with really cool surroundings. Great oysters, great food in general, and cheap beer. It's a "real-Florida" kind of place, and right on Lake Jackson. read more

If you want an ice cold beer and the best oysters in town, this is the place to get both. You can sit inside the charming dining room or outside on the deck with a view of Lake Jackson. This is a great place to escape for a while, kick up your feet and chill. read more