This place was decent, but we had higher expectations based on the reviews. There’s definitely room for improvement. The crab cakes tasted like turkey stuffing and lacked flavor—pretty bland (they did remove it from the bill). The swordfish was overcooked and dry. On the other hand, the shrimp was excellent, calamari was good, the french fries were great, and the oysters were excellent. The sauces had a unique and interesting flavor—well done! The service was outstanding, a solid 10; the staff made sure we were comfortable. Thanks, guys!
So this is a hidden seafood bar and restaurant with a lot of charm. Positives were great seafood choices, great energy, attentive service and delicious food. Negatives were high prices on crab choices, Cash Only, and very limited seating. The place has a great vibe about it so without the surprises of the cash policy and the prices it would have been better. Definitely worth trying again, though, now that I know exactly what to expect. Give it a try. I'd recommend it. Fun place.
No waiting area. Friendly owner and staff. Long wait for Valentine's Day, but we'll worth the wait. Medium king crab is a hit!!! Fried scallops and oysters delicious... Everything was amazingly good. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $70–80 Recommended dishes: King Crab Legs and Alaskan King Crab Combo, Fried Scallops Kid-friendliness: Does have a kids menu Wheelchair accessibility: none. Have stairs only
This evening, I took a family member out for dinner at Half Shell. I ordered the Grilled Shrimp, and I would not recommend this dish. The shrimp were not properly cleaned since they were grilled in their shells. To make matters worse, flies kept landing on my food, and I think they enjoyed it more than I did. Would I eat here again? No. They should clean the shrimp, season them properly, and then grill them.
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Half Shell is a throwback, sort of divey but nice. Old school decor and really good seafood, what more could you ask for? It is still CASH ONLY so prep for that. The shrimp, scallops and clams are only fried but there are tons of other choices. Portionsare more than generous. Get something unique like the oyster shooters. With cocktails lunch for two was just over a hundredbucks.
I absolutely love this place. It reminds me of some of my favorite seafood spots in Florida. The fish is always fresh and delicious, and the servers are amazing. On our most recent visit, my friend wanted a drink, but they were out of alcohol. The server actually went out and bought some to make the drink. Such a kind and thoughtful gesture!
The crab is very reasonably priced and delicious. It’s for sure our go to sea food place in the neighborhood. My go to dish is usually the perch, light breading and perfectly friedWe love bringing friends and family here when they come to visit. Cash only!!
Happened by this “hole in the wall” while walking around the neighborhood near our hotel. Indoor outdoor seating but indoor is down steep stairs so not handicap friendly. Great fresh oysters crab. Friendly good service. What’s not to love?!
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The customer service was great and the crab cake appetizer was delicious. However, the fried jumbo shrimp didn?t have any seasoning so they were just ok. Nothing to brag about.
Absolutely dinner destination in Chicago. Easy to locate, king crab legs are great. Cash only. Great place!
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