Half Shell Dockside

$$ • Seafood, Bars, Pet Friendly

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301 Market St, Apalachicola
(850) 653-1211

About Half Shell Dockside

The Half Shell Dockside is a popular waterfront restaurant known for its relaxing atmosphere and delicious seafood dishes. Guests can enjoy live music while watching the wildlife from the dock and indulge in specialties like steamed oysters, fried grouper, cheese grits, and fried okra. The restaurant also offers a great selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. Customers praise the excellent service and plan to return. The location features a shaded indoor/outdoor porch and a long bar, making it a lively spot for a good time. The menu is varied, including seafood, steak, chicken, and a Children's menu. Popular dishes include raw oysters, flounder, grouper, and shrimp, all described as very fresh and perfectly cooked. The southern sides like fried okra and greens are also well-liked. Visitors enjoy the view of the water, often walking out on the outside deck to see boats and enjoy the scenery. The place is a great spot to hang out, listen to live music, and enjoy good food and drinks with friends. The restaurant is open late, and the owner is often seen checking on customers and ensuring a great experience.

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My husband and I had dinner there this evening. We both ordered the whole flounder. This comes fried, with 2 sides. When we were served, my flounder looked different than my husbands flounder. He traded mine for his. He said from the moment he started eating it that it didn't seem correct, but he didn't want to complain because we were celebrating a special anniversary and he doesn't usually complain at restaurants. My flounder was good and I shared mine with him, so he really...read full review

We had an absolute blast!! Food was amazing! Atmosphere nice! Management even came and spoke to us personally!! And held a convo didn’t jsut ask if it was good! AND we didn’t have to wait 2 hours at 7pm w a party of 14 (we were staying on St. George everything was 2 hours or about to close) oysters were amazing!! My mom and my son shared a plate of the Rockefeller ones SOOOO GOOD!!! And the grouper 😍😭 & my fiancés steak was amazing!!! (He’s allergic to shellfish!...read full review

The best oysters around! They found us a table quickly in a beautiful location. However, I have never been to a place that won’t let you share your meal with other people. We all get meals, but always try each other’s plates. We were reminded that if we did, we would all be charged $7. Then they told my mom that she couldn’t order a grilled cheese (she doesn’t normally eat heavy stuff in public and always gets something light) because she wasn’t a kid. She ended up ordering...read full review

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 12AM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11AM - 12AM
Thursday 11AM - 12AM
Friday 11AM - 1AM
Saturday 11AM - 1AM
Sunday 11AM - 9PM
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