Half Shell Oyster House Madison

$$ • Seafood, Southern, Cajun

Hours:
100 Merchant St, Madison
(601) 790-1801

About Half Shell Oyster House Madison

The Half Shell Oyster House Madison offers a welcoming atmosphere with delicious seafood and a lively vibe. The menu features a variety of dishes, including the popular char-grilled oysters, shrimp and grits, and fried shrimp, all praised by customers. The charbroiled oyster sampler is a must-try, and the seafood and shellfish are always fresh and well-prepared. The staff is friendly and attentive, making sure guests have a great dining experience. Customers appreciate the friendly servers and the restaurant’s ability to accommodate dietary restrictions. The dining area has a New Orleans vibe, with soft jazz music and the sound of people enjoying their meals. Recent reviews mention the excellent food, strong drinks like the blackberry margarita, and good service. The restaurant is a perfect spot for celebrations, drinks with friends, or a nice dinner. While the entrance may be a bit far from the main parking area, the overall experience makes it worth the visit. It’s a place where oysters are cold, steaks are hot, and the service makes guests feel right at home.

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4.2
244 ratings
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Food
4.1
Atmosphere
4.4
Service
4.0

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I ordered seafood pasta to go, was told pick up in 15 minutes. when I got there I was taken to a little cubbyhole area to pay and wait. was not given my change when I specified how much I wanted in change. no problem, I'll wait on the food and the change. after 20 to 30 more minutes she tries to hand me the bag of food to rush me out. Oops, my change? I need to put it away before carrying my bag. it's in her pocket with no intention of giving it back until I asked. food is cold,...read full review

I ordered seafood pasta to go, was told pick up in 15 minutes. when I got there I was taken to a little cubbyhole area to pay and wait. was not given my change when I specified how much I wanted in change. no problem, I'll wait on the food and the change. after 20 to 30 more minutes she tries to hand me the bag of food to rush me out. Oops, my change? I need to put it away before carrying my bag. it's in her pocket with no intention of giving it back until I asked. food is cold,...read full review

I ordered to go seafood pasta. It didn’t look like there were any shrimp in pasta because they were the size of and smaller than the crawfish tails. The menu description says fresh gulf shrimp. It should have said frozen mini popcorn shrimp. Also while waiting for my order at the bar I witnessed a waiter stick his finger on the rim of a mixed drink to taste to determine if it was a salted or sugar rim as there were 4 mixed drinks to be delivered to some poor customer. I didn’t...read full review

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 10PM
Tuesday 11AM - 10PM
Wednesday 11AM - 10PM
Thursday 11AM - 10PM
Friday 11AM - 11PM
Saturday 11AM - 11PM
Sunday 11AM - 10PM
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