Half Shell Oyster House

Best service ever! Lyndsay did an amazing job!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oysters Bienville, Seafood Pasta

If I could leave zero stars I would. Let me begin with I’ve visited this restaurant franchise in Baton Rouge multiple times EXCELLENT service! I called the Lafayette location to get on the wait list for a party of 18 at 11:24am. I’d spoken to Olivia in which she was very kind and helpful! She explained to me they had TWO RESERVED parties a “12 top” and “20 top”.With that being said she said I’d have to wait 1hr to be seated. At 12:03 we notified the staff that the party was there and patiently waited for our table. The GENERAL manager AMBER rudely greeted us and stated they were not preparing a table for us and that they only had separate bar top seating. She stated that they don’t do reservations only waitlist. (remember I spoke with Olivia earlier who said they had two reservation already). I calmly asked what happen regarding my party already being on the waitlist and the hour wait and also explained my concerns with bar top being that it wasn’t handicap accessible. She stated “ people come in it is what it is either you take it or leave.” I myself have been a server for 6 years and never in a million years could I imagine treating a customer so rudely. Today I graduated college and wanted to celebrate a major accomplish and thanks to AMBER the general manager my day was almost ruined. Management is HORRIBLE specifically Amber the general manager and I can’t fathom how she is in a leadership role.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

This was a great place to try gumbo for the first time

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nothing was really bad, but the oysters are very small. If you want big oysters, go to Shucks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Stopped for lunch while in town and was really surprised by this place. Service was great. Never had to ask for a refill on our drinks. All of our food was hot and delicious. Got the fried green tomato and crab cake appetizer, shrimp and grits, oyster Orleans, and a dessert. The manager Amber was also fantastic. She would often pass and ask how everything was and if she could get anything for us while our waitress was busy. Very attentive and caring. Everything was great! We will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went for our lunch today while out in town and was very disappointed. We really wanted some good charbroiled oysters and got garbage instead. Our oysters were served to us luke warm and didn't look or taste "charbroiled" at all. The stuffing that came on top of mine was cold in the middle and the sauce that came with it on the side was cold as well. Ive never in my life been served cold cooked oysters! Absolutely disgusting. Won't be back. Years ago when I came everything was good but now its a big no for me. Disappointed amd dissatisfied after this lunch. O and let me not forget to mention our waitress was very unattentive and never came check on us after we received our food. So that made the experience suck too!

Excellent food, reasonable prices, exceptional service !

I had an amazing experience at Half Shells! The service was outstanding, and the management clearly cares about every detail. A special thanks to Jordan, who was exceptionally friendly, professional, and made sure everything was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great seafood and top-notch service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Tuesday is the best day

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gluten free options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Oysters were small. Crackers were stale. Ketchup tasted off. I even ordered a new one. Still bad. Prices overall were reasonable but the food wasn’t good. Found hair in the bread pudding. I know this sounds made u but it’s all truthful. The bananas foster cheese cake was amazing. I will not go back. Sorry.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

First time eating here and it was THE BEST all around restaurant we have experienced in a long time. There is nothing to say except go here, spend your money, and savor the moment. This is old school quality and service. The drinks were delicious (we had the Bloody Mary and Balckberry Margarita). The charbroiled oysters, second to none! The food... absolutely delicious, every bite (we had the fried green tomatoes and crabcakes, the trout special, and the ribeye). WOW, WOW, WOW!! Do yourself a favor and experience this unicorn of a restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The atmosphere, and service was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Nice staff good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Some of the best charbroiled oysters I’ve ever had! Delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5