Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar in Durham sits in a shopping center where the parking is posted as one-hour, but if you're a customer, you can stay longer without issue. That's the first thing you notice--plenty of parking. I had no trouble finding a spot on two separate visits this week. Inside, it's a cozy setup with a bar, table seating, and an outdoor patio area. It has that laid-back oyster shack feel. The patio looks like it could be dog-friendly, though I didn't confirm. The place is clean, and the staff are genuinely friendly across the board--welcoming without being overbearing. Food-wise, it delivers. On my first visit, I had steamed clams and steamed Gulf shrimp. Both were phenomenal. The clams were sweet and perfectly cooked, and the shrimp was just as impressive--simple, fresh, and done right. Second visit, I went a different route and ordered a hamburger--yes, at a seafood spot. Running keto, I skipped the bun, and it turned out to be a great call. Cooked exactly to order and full of flavor, it held its own against the seafood. Whether you're coming in for oysters on the half shell, fresh seafood, or even a solid burger, this place covers it. Make sure to check the chalkboard specials--that's really where the menu shines, with daily deals that are worth the visit. read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - My keto lunch choice - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We were greeted warmly by Renee as soon as we walked in. She told us to sit wherever we'd like. We chose a high top. There's bar seating and a main seating area with about 8 tables. It's small, but comfortable and inviting. Renee single handedly with ease and a smile served 6 tables while I was there. She never seemed rushed or overwhelmed. We started with the Happy Hour special (4pm - 6pm) raw oysters (or steamed) for $1.50 each. They were good. We then ordered our entrees. I had the Fried combo with oysters, shrimp and fries...absolutely delicious and fried perfectly. My daughter had the Lobster Roll and fries. She said it was really good and was pleasantly surprised. We had a great dinner and loved the service Renee provided! read more

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So we've been here a few times. The last two times wasn't great. Grease was old. Hush puppies were burnt. Only 1 waiter during the lunch rush. Over it could have been better . Restaurant and bathrooms were cl read more

Fabulous oyster happy hour! You can get oysters for 1.50$ during happy hour, which is a steal! They were super fresh, but the service was slow and it took forever to get our food and drinks. Definitely worth coming back though! read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We've been wanting to try this place for a while. We're glad we did. Their happy hour oyster special is great. All the food was great. They were really short staffed that night so service was a little slow but over all, it was good. The decor was fun and very on theme. We will be back. read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Raw Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This place is for seafood lovers. The oysters on the half shell during Happy Hour (4-6PM) brought us 2 here from the nearby Hilton Garden Inn. At this price ($1.50 each), I could afford to buy a dozen and not flinch. I made that my meal with a side of cold slaw(about Cup). However, I cheated a bit and ate fry's and shrimp from my side kicks shrimp basket too. She got more shrimp than she expected and we both enjoyed the 2 meals. She doesn't eat oysters so I got to eat all 12, medium-large size alone with that salty brine that only fresh oysters have. If you like oysters, especially on the half shell, this place is four you. We also recommend the shrimp basket. read more

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I was there with family and I tried their Oyster on happy hour, I ordered 2 dozen broiled and 1 dozen raw ( yas, I love oysters that much) noticed the place is cramped, tables are very close to each other considering this place is too small. Not very comfortable, I have to get up a couple of times to call the attention of the waiter who's serving the whole place and this is the reason why service is a little slow. Not sure on this. read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I recently read an article about seafood restaurants in each state and Shuckin' Shack was listed for NC. We had to try this place out and it did not disappoint. We tried several apps and shared the fish and chips (recommended by the article). OMG, crisp fries and amazing fried fish, so fresh and not overly breaded, just perfect. The waitress was very nice and recommended a Michelada which was yummy. We've already returned since writing this review. Seems like an odd space from the outside, but once inside your transported to your fave NC beach restaurant. Go! read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Fish-N-Chips and Cold Crab Dip sampler. - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

They run out of shit to shuck. Beer on tap was nice. Eighty Five characters, eh? Eighty Five characters, eh?

Got the shrimp boil with old bay and a side of butter. The shrimp were so fresh and plump, sausages were snappy, potatoes were cooked well and the corn was sweet. My husband got the fish and chips. Fresh catch and he said it was good (he doesn't normally eat seafood so that's a win). The only thing we didn't care for was the coleslaw. My husband said it smelled like garbage and it had an off putting taste to it. read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Shrimp Low Country Boil Platter and Fish-N-Chips - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

What's great local place to grab some shrimp. Can't beat the 25% off Tuesday special! read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Great atmosphere! - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I read a lot about this sandwich in the reviews, so I was looking forward to it. And the waitress suggested it. I was very disappointed it was so small that it could fit in the palm of my hand. The meat was playing tricks on me idk if it was real or imitation lobster. The oysters were mini with a lot of cheese, presentation was terrible. I did like that they had an outdoor seating area though ! read more

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Cozy and fun seafood spot with very good food. My wife had a margarita and said. that's the best she's had in a long time. Highly recommend and we will be back. read more

All food is excellent !! Love the raw bar food, the steamed mussels, and the Calabash style fried seafood is great. Very lightly fried! My wife loves the shrimp poboy sandwich. And the wine and beer list is nice !! Lots of TVs too!! read more

Megan was exceptionally attentive and fully accommodating! Cook did a great job, food was superior. Our first time here and when we are in town this will be our go to! Don't let the strip mall location fool you, this is some throw down good stuff read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is another great example of poor business who is penny mining. Used to be good business with great service. The waiter who is kinda double named Pierce/Mattew decided he rather earned 20 %!of tips. Plus more tips. However my check was not really fitting his expectations. I would highly recommend to avoid this business and its penny practice. See pictures attached. Update: owner called me and apologized. Apparently there is no " tip included " policy there. read more

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Had to get me some oysters! We are new to the Durham area and excited about all the new restaurants we get to try. This is our third adventure. We had chargrilled oysters-two flavors. Both were excellent but we like the cheddar jalepeño the best. We each had a beer and enjoyed our chat with Rene, the bartender. She had a lot of great recommendations for good eats in the area. We will be back for the daily specials. So excited that their shrimp is wild caught Gulf shrimp. Great atmosphere and service. read more

First of all the service was friendly and outstanding. Our server was very attentive. We had the fish and chips that were good. The oysters were very good and the home special were very reasonable. Tried two upgraded oysters. One was awesome and one was ok. I would go with the house oysters in my opionion. read more

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"Seafood and oyster bar by Guasaca on Main Street in Durham" In the shopping Center between Parizade/ Duke Credit Union and Guasaca on Main Street in Durham, this place appeared a few years ago. My wife happened to be grabbing Guasaca, but I decided to give this a try instead (as to-go). There is some covered outdoor seating for those who want to enjoy the weather or are still COVID-cautious. The interior has a rustic look with a long bar-style seating area and some table seating off to the right. I ordered the fish tacos. The base price was with cod, so I went with that rather than the mahi or shrimp upgrade options. I think it came with cheese too, but I asked them to hold that. The server was nice and told me it should be ready in about 8-10 minutes, and when I walked back in 8 minutes, she was just walking out with my food ready in a to-go box. The food comes as 2 tacos with 3 "fish-stick" sized batter-fried pieces of cod along with some lettuce and tomatoes. The fish was higher quality than frozen fish sticks-- they were pretty good fried dish. There was a hefty helping of chips on the side but far too little salsa. Cost was around $13 after tax and tip (with no other food and no drink). While it tasted good, realistically, I wouldn't come back here for that-- there are other places in town to get cheaper and better fish tacos (e.g., El Patron). Looking at the other reviews on Yelp, I see people rave about the lobster roll, so I might try that if/ when I come back depending on the price (which I don't remember and is not on their website). But overall, I did enjoy my food, and the service was friendly, so this is not a bad option to check out. read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Fish (cod) tacos - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Lissen if y'all don't do nothing else please check this Spot out.... Love the drinks, service is TOP NOTCH, and the food Hot to order just like I like it... BOOOM... read more

First off- The correct address is 2200 W Main and not 220 which is down town. Now, as for the food--Yum!! Delicious seafood. The ice tea is fresh brewed which is always a sign of a quality oriented restaurant that doesn't cut corners. read more

I came here on a Monday with some friends. I liked that they had daily specials. On Mondays, the special is $1 steamed oysters- which were great! In addition to the oysters, we ordered a platter to share. The platter we ordered included raw oysters, shrimp, hush puppies, and coleslaw. I split it with another person and it was pretty filling and delicious. We came for an early dinner so the restaurant was nearly empty. The service was quick and the waitress was very kind and helpful. The ambiance of the restaurant is a casual, laid back place, which is great if you're looking for a place to catch up with friends. Overall, I had a great time here and will be back! read more

First time eating here and enjoyed it very much. Our waitress came over to our table right away and got our drink order. When she came back she asked us if we were ready to order, but we weren't ready so we ordered an appetizer (6-crab balls). They were good, but not sure they are worth the price. My wife ordered a shrimp Poboy (so many shrimp that they fell out of the sandwich) and it came with fries. I ordered the fried oyster platter with fries. We both enjoyed our meals. Will definitely be back. read more

I went here mid day and it was pretty empty so we had fast service. We ordered the oysters with horseradish and lemon juice and honey bbq wings. The wings were really delicious, breaded and fried hard with ranch dressing. They have plenty of cocktails and oyster shooters as well. I plan to return for the crab cakes and shrimp tacos. read more

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Another post shift food excursion. Lobster roll: Maine style, 6/10. Oysters: were good Id say about a 7/10 Mussels: over seasoned 5/10 Crab legs: 9/10 Shrimp: way over seasoned 5/10 Drinks: sangria, 3/10 the other drink I can't remember was better but still just a 6/10. Service: they were understaffed so I can't be mad but it was slow. That didn't alter my opinion of the food though. Mediocre food, won't be back on my own accord. Hope to find a better seafood place in the area. read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Lobster Roll Sandwich, crab legs, mussels, oysters, sangria cocktail, fries, shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I was surprising pleased with this bar/restaurant. It was simple and laid back with no frills in a strip shopping area next to a nail salon. The food was tasty. The waitress was also the bartender so please be patient as everyone is dealing with staff shortages. I had lobster roll and fries. Had bites of lobster but being from Maryland not thrilled but it was tasty. Had a great cocktail if your looking for a lunch spot it would work. read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Lobster Roll Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I had my birthday dinner there. Food was great!! Waiter/Bartender Mathias was great!!!! He gave me my nasty-stinking-raunchy LIT just the way I wanted it!! Two thumbs up for Mathias!! read more

We found this place when we were craving seafood and saw they have peel and eat shrimp. We had to stop by and try it out! The lobster roll was absolutely amazing and the oysters were good. Since we went during COVID-19, there was I j'y 1 server and she was hustling! We will have to come back here with a couple more friend next time! read more

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Great service Go Meg lol mussels and drinks were awesome will be back for oysters thank you

We were going to a festival and stopped her because the reviews looked good. It is a somewhat small, cute little establishment located in a little strip mall. It was just after lunch, and a little before dinner when we arrived. There was only one other table being serviced, likely due to the time of day on a Saturday. We were greeted by a "super friendly" bartender who invited us to take a menu and sit wherever we wanted. We decided to sit at the bar. I was just my husband and me and we could not make up our minds on the menu, so we asked our bartender what was good or popular, and she said honestly everything. Okay, this is the part where I ask that you plase don't judge us. We order calamari, a dozen clams, a blackened shrimp salad AND, (Nope we weren't done) some Shrimp Tacos. Listen seafood is the only meat I eat so that's the excuse I'm going to go with. Oh and my tequila man order himself a Margarita. Everything tasted like they just caught it, or just picked it from the garden and then cooked it. Fresh, fresh, fresh and wonderfully made. The Calamari was tender because ya'll know these restaurants will fry a squid to death and you ended up with something that tastes like chewy fried rubber. BUT THE COOK - definitely understood the assignment. The oysters were amazing! We tried all flavors (mine without bacon thank you) but so full of flavor again tender - perfect. The shrimp Tacos had SO MANY shrimp they were falling off the taco. Again, fried but tender and fresh and my salad - was just filling! Lot of veggies, and lots of shrimp. As we ate, more people came in and we noticed there were a lot of regulars. The bartender told us typically it's crowded with college students this time of day, but she expected it would be pretty busy in the evening around dinner time. They have outdoor seating and again, it was just a staff of two, the cook and the bartender, but such great customer service! I'll be going back SOON because the food was memorable and I want to try the Lobster Po' Boy next time. I would highly recommend! read more

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Had the po boy which didn't have great toppings and the shrimp seemed undercooked. The fries were mediocre. The price was way too much for this read more

Kind of hard to find with Google Maps. But worth it when you get here. Excellent staff, and really good oysters. Fresh and a good assortment. Definitely worth finding read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

My husband and I went to the Shuckin' Shack for a late (2pm) lunch. We were the only people there, so social distancing was easy! The server behind the counter wore both mask and gloves, as did the cooks that I could see through the serving window. Service was fast and courteous, and very caring. The calamari we started with was done perfectly, tender and melt-in-your-mouth inside, with a light, crunchy layer of breading on the surface. It was served with a Thai-style sweet chili sauce. Delicious! And such a generous portion! I had the garlic-parmesan oysters and side salad with tuna (pictured below). My husband got the crab balls (get your mind out of the gutter! ), but was concentrating on them so hard I couldn't get a photo. The service and food were first rate. We will be back as long as they are dine-in, even in the pandemic. read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Garlic-parmesan oysters (L) Side salad with seared tuna and balsamic vinaigrette (R) - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I've eaten here during lunch and dinner hours and the service has been GREAT! They're short staffed (like most places right now) but that hasn't stopped them from being friendly and attentive:-) Great drink selections! I've had their margaritas, sangrias and a few shots ( my fave is the Pearl Diver). The oysters are fresh and tasty and their chicken wings are some of the best I've honestly ever had! They're fried crispy and tossed in your sauce of choice ( I get my sauce on the side). The peel and eat shrimp is another one of my favorites as well as their calamari! This place has become one of my new favorites! read more

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So, on this place's website, it clearly says $1 oysters on its "Monday specials". It also states $3 imports. So, we went today. They don't honor their own website specials, either on the oysters or the beer. No wonder there was only one other customer at happy hour. Also, the oysters are small and the ?butter served with them was tasteless. The last time we were there, the bartender (Renee) was super friendly. Today, the guy behind the bar was anything but friendly and seemed put out that we were there. We won't be back. read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Daily Specials from their OWN WEBSITE - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Phenomenal! A few moons ago, Captin Regis "Reggie Edwards," and myself (Michael Clarkstar) ventured out on a meetup-to celebrate the home going of one of our fallen comrades (friends)-here at the Shucking Shack. This epic establishment is located at: 2200 W Main St. Unit A140 Durham, NC 27705. Now! Let me illuminate my experience just a bit, as the environment is absolutely spacious; inviting, and the only thing missing was the mist of the wet sea spray, and the view of the ocean just beyond the open windows/exits. However, if the OBX (Outerbanks) of NC are not within your scheduling-The Shucking Shack will definitely be your newest hangout. The cuisine that I ordered was the fried calamari, served with freshly made cocktail sauce, and boy-dose the sauce pack an "eye-opening" punch. On the side of my perfectly prepared squid-I had an additional helping of French fries, served hot-without the residue that normally surrounds fries. I will definitely add-that the oil used hadn't (absolutely none) any foul aftertaste nor dis-coloration at all. Just delicious food-hot-fast, and complete perfection. I have to be critical here, which pains me to do so-however, whilst the only waitress on duty at The Shucking Shack was an excellent hostess, I would strongly recommend to The Shucking Shack to on-board additional crew to provide equal amounts of coverage for visiting customers. During our dining experience it could be perceived that The Shucking Shack was being crewed by only two (2) individuals (hostess and Chef). *While I do understand labor costs are vital parts of operation-maintaining outstanding customer service is paramount to any establishment. Not to mention... The wait staff should absolutely always have backup/teamwork to accomplish greatness. I digress in saying that nevertheless... Our experience was memorable, and without a hesitation-I would definitely recommend The Shucking Shack to future customers, and challenge anyone visiting The Shucking Shack to add your own feedback/experiences to this review. Article/Review By Michael Clarkstar read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Fried Calamari & French Fries - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Fantastic seafood! And, not crazy busy. We will return. My wife had the raw, I had roasted oysters. Yummy! read more

Someone recommending we check Shuckin Shack, so we did. We were held angry so we ordered the hush puppies as a starter. They were nicely cooked but I was tasting the baking powder or flower. I couldn't quit figure out which it was. Otherwise it had nice flavor. For our min course, I ordered fried shrimp and my wife has fried oysters, each with French fries. Both the oysters and shrimp were fresh tasting, not overbreaded and not greasy. The fries were ok. I did not taste the tartare sauce so I'll not comment. The cocktail sauce was just ok. We sat outside where our waitress was very attentive. We'll return here to try some of the other menu items. read more

So I came across this spot in Durham via instagram and I just so happen to have a taste for seafood this day. So perusing the menu I see shrimp and oyster Po-Boy... okay you got this NOLA kid attention! So I said myself "self let's go see if they can live up to NOLA Po-Boys." So I opted for the location in Durham vs Raleigh, well just because I wanted to take an afternoon drive. Arriving there we decided to dine outside, self seating. Initially, I was going for the oyster and shrimp I instead settled for just shrimp Po-Boy "dressed" with a Mojito. Much to my dismay they'd ran out of mint so "no mojito." So to ease the pain I was feeling about the mojito, I got the "Painkiller"and it was delicious and perfect! Just the right amount of every ingredients to make this a refreshing cocktail. As for my Po-Boy I received a healthy portion of shrimp that were fried to perfection and well seasoned. However, they missed the mark on the authenticity of a true Nawlins Po-Boy, here's why. There were no pickles, I don't believe the lettuce these used was iceberg lettuce (but okay); and instead of mayo they gave me their version of a remoulade sauce (a miss) and the bread was toasted (New Orleanians don't toast the French Bread). It was served with fries and coleslaw. All in all, the experience was great service awesome and the food delicious. I will definitely go back here for a lil taste of home. read more

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - Shrimp Po-Boy w/fries and in background are Seafood sliders - Seafood Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Born, raised, Baltimore girl transplanted here in Durham...literally just got back from a Maryland trip with lots of not so great seafood-had to get my fix-so I stopped here.ALWAYS incredible-as is the one in Carolina Beach. Seasoned perfectly, fresh, hot, just like I remember growing up in Maryland. Don't miss the Shack Attack Bloody Mary with the Old Bay rim and shrimp garnish. I LOVE this place!!!! read more