The Half Shell SSI
504 Beachview Dr, St Simons Island
(912) 268-4241
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504 Beachview Dr, St Simons Island
(912) 268-4241
Very attentive staff. Food is awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Burger was very good. Excellent wait staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely loved this place. My food was all amazing and the service was impeccable. If you visit St. Simons Island then you def go here for lunch or dinner atleast once. I will be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Steamed Oysters, Green Beans Wrapped in Bacon
Had their house oysters and fresh catch (speckled trout)...both were awesome.
Good service too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
On the busiest of weekends we had prompt, friendly, efficient service for our party of ten. I cannot say enough about our sweet server Cassie or the delicious food. Whether you’re there for the insanity of Georgia/Florida or for a chill family getaway, go see them. You won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food, fish was outstanding & plentiful. Known for "butter cake", so had to share some....it did not disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The special was Flounder encrusted with crab. It was delicious, the portion was huge, and our server was very sweet and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Sidewinder Fries, Green Beans Wrapped in Bacon, Fried Shrimp
Great place. Food and Service have been excellent. We have been there now multiple times and we’ve always enjoyed it. I can recommend the shrimp and grits.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Shrimp and Grits
This place is top notch. Waitresses are very nice and hospitable. Oysters Frederica was great. Bomb cheese grits. From appetizer to dessert is 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters on the Half Shell, Fish, Bacon Wrapped
Best bartenders on the island - Mel and Ashley!
Best drinks. Best oysters and the most perfectly cooked peel and eat skrimps!! That cajun butter sauce, y'all! Yum!! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters on the Half Shell, Sidewinder Fries, Peel and Eat Georgia Shrimp
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious food! Every item we got was outstanding. We ordered shrimp and grits, fried shrimp plate, steamed oysters & calamari + 2 cocktails. Ally, our server, was very attentive and friendly. She made the dining experience great. Would definitely return next time I’m in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Shrimp and Grits, Steamed Oysters, Fried Shrimp
Excellent food and service, highly recommend. The bacon wrapped green beans are AWESOME, and the raw oysters are fresh and delicious. Must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters on the Half Shell, BBQ Shrimp and Grits, Bacon Wrapped
Was in town for a few days and had dinner here and it was amazing. The bartender was phenomenal and had maybe the best oysters I've ever had. The cajun oysters... fantastic.
Definitely will be back soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I tried this place for the first time and all of the reviews are correct -- this place is fantastic! Our appetizer was the shrimp ceviche which was just flat out amazing. I had the catch of the day which was the flounder. It was served blackened over melted butter and rice with steamed vegetables on the side. The bacon wrapped green beans were dangerously good. Sweet, salty, earthy and grilled perfectly. My wife had the BBQ shrimp and grits but she substituted the shrimp for chicken because she doesn't like shrimp. That dish was still perfect. The BBQ sauce was smoky with a touch of vinegar. For dessert we had what everyone recommended -- the butter cake. I am not a dessert person but this was delightful! Their mixed drinks were big and full of alcohol. Highly recommend this place for a date night or with adult friends. Probably not recommended for families.
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Wrapped
The Half Shell is a wonderful little restaurant in St.Simons Island. They have both inside and outside seating. It was great to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. We started our meal with the Bloody Mary. I can't say it was the best one I've had. it looked wonderful and came with okra and a shrimp. It lacked that wonderful spicy taste you expect with a Bloody Mary, and had too much old bay on the rim. There were no olives or celery in the drink, but, they gave the olives to me when requested. After drinks we had oysters in the half shell, can't really go wrong there. Then we wrapped up with lunch. I had the blue crab cakes and two sides. They have a nice selection of sides, really something for everyone. The portions were large! The blue crab cakes again were mild but not real flavorful. The size of the crab cakes were large, but, I felt there was a lot of filling or breading in them. The mixed vegetables had entirely too many onions. The fries were perfect. The open face tuna tacos were delicious, perfect size and flavorful. prices were moderate. Overall, I would go back and try something different, as the atmosphere was great and service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Open-Face Tuna Tacos, Raw Oysters on the Half Shell
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