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Half Shell Raw Bar

Seafood Restaurant and Dive Bar$$$$

Key West

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Half Shell Raw Bar

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Ranked #3 for seafood restaurants in Key West
The oysters at Half Shell Raw Bar is a can't miss
"BEST oysters in the state of Florida, so big, fresh and delicious."(37 Tips)
"Great conch fritters and steamed shrimp!"(4 Tips)
"Really loved the buffalo shrimp."(4 Tips)
"Oysters, stone crab, fish were all excellent."(3 Tips)

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ChristiOctober 25, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The Ceviche is wonderful! Great conch fritters and steamed shrimp!
Tim ScoutelasMarch 4, 2015
Great happy our prices!
Belch SpeakJanuary 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the oysters Rockefeller! Wings are decent too!
Brandi GieseDecember 8, 2015
Andouille oysters!
O'kissNovember 23, 2014
Groupper fish now is my favourite. Noted
Maria MargenotNovember 25, 2012
The steamers are great and the dolphin incredible
Liz GouldNovember 3, 2014
The key lime pie is the only reason to go here.
Nadine PasterczykSeptember 16, 2016
Great raw bar.
Eve SandlovaApril 4, 2019
They actually have broiled food not only fried which is good
Erich McChesneyDecember 24, 2014
Happy hour raw bar goodness on the water.
Shn JuayOctober 7, 2013
Conch Cerviche too sour for my liking, buffalo wings were mean though!
Kevin O'NeillJanuary 18, 2015
Great food and atmosphere
Michelle DiUbaldoSeptember 28, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The dolphin grilled is extremely oily! Not a lot of flavor. The red potatoes are good!
Patrick EvansJune 21, 2012
Use Pepe's Charters then bring your own catch! $10 per lb.
Eric CrockettMarch 13, 2015
Atmosphere and oysters!!
Marija GoronjicMarch 21, 2017
I didn't like the place. Looks old and has no style. Food was mediocre. Portions were not so big. Prices high. But the server was friendly. I wouldn't go back.
Frankie GocalNovember 10, 2011
4-6 is happy hour, cheap food and half priced drinks :-)
Chris ScarcelleFebruary 9, 2016
Happy Hour with Great Views
Becky BrownJune 5, 2012
Great crabcakes~ full of lump crab & no bs fillers
Charlie Q.March 23, 2013
Great oysters!
Eduardo MerilleAugust 14, 2014
Beer steamed shrimp and lobster tail
Caytha JentisFebruary 16, 2015
Loved the steamers!
Artie WeberMay 14, 2013
All Hail the NEW MAYOR from Jersey!
Marshall JacksonMay 12, 2011
Off the tourist path. Great oysters and great bar.
Eric CampbellDecember 31, 2012
Conch Fritters are awesome
Kara MundyNovember 6, 2016
A little over priced, but fresh seafood.
Tara SpachOctober 25, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Try the oysters!
Bob O'DonnellSeptember 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Love the tuna tataki
Ronnell NolanNovember 20, 2012
Wednesday is NOT all you can eat lobster 2012
Sarah EzzatJanuary 10, 2014
Best oyster shooters!
Peter ErichOctober 19, 2014
About to find out how the stone crabs are
Hakimm RashidDecember 19, 2019
Try to grill shrimp
Skotaro .May 10, 2015
Shrimp,Conch,sea food
Marshall JacksonSeptember 8, 2011
Not to be missed on any visit to Key West.
Yarrow KranerJanuary 5, 2012
Best Happy Hour in Key West! 4:30 - 6:30
Sandy PiehlJune 13, 2014
Good location service good but food just ok.
C HMay 10, 2017
It seems to have many options during happy hours but the quality of food is not good, not fresh enough.
Denise FriouJanuary 6, 2024
They charge $3.25 for the club soda out of the bar gun. 😒
Mike SchillingAugust 3, 2011
Wed night 7-9 all you can eat lobster $27.00
Christopher GallantJanuary 14, 2013
Awesome oysters!!
Mat BrownJanuary 1, 2012
The first time I have ever not enjoyed an oyster.
KellyMarch 24, 2012
Fish & chips are great here
Shannon OwenJune 29, 2010
Great happy hour from 4:30 to 6:30
Diana AJune 5, 2013
The wait staff is NASTY!
Gibboney HuskeFebruary 5, 2011
Laid back with fresh fish
Jessie MishlerMay 1, 2011
Conch ceviche! Yum!
Elle InmanMarch 24, 2012
Warning: they will not give separate checks to any table :/
Kevin SchmalzJune 18, 2013
Food was Ok.
Susan SJanuary 26, 2014
They said they are not part of foursquare. ..boo :(
Kailyn ElliottJune 3, 2010
Do not eat here, worst oysters ever!

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