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Casual fish house with picnic tables & waterside seating in a former shrimp-packing facility.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 231 Margaret St, Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 294-7496
Website: http://halfshellrawbar.com/
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Reviews
Scott W
Toward the end of our week in Key West, we stopped in for lunch after a long morning walk.
Food:
The menu offers plenty of choices, especially seafood, which is no surprise in this setting. We ordered the Tuna Poke and the Lobster Tacos.
The poke was a flavorful combination of seaweed salad, sweet soy dressing, avocado, pickled ginger, and fried wontons. The portion was generous and well balanced, although it could have used a lighter hand with the soy dressing. The chips were very good and disappeared quickly. We ended up asking for a few more to finish the dish.
The lobster tacos were also a good choice. They featured nice pieces of lobster, lettuce, and pico de gallo. I added avocado, and the portion was generous. Like the poke, the tacos could have benefited from less sauce, as it made the dish a bit too wet. The accompanying rice and beans were surprisingly fresh and better than what is often served as a side.
Service:
We were seated right away. Our server was pleasant and helpful, though not especially warm. Drinks and our food order were taken promptly. After the food was delivered, however, we didn’t see the server again until we were nearly finished. That’s when we requested more iced tea and additional chips for the poke. Overall, the service felt a bit inconsistent.
Atmosphere:
The venue has a strong seaport feel, rustic and casual. We sat outside and enjoyed watching the fishing boats return, unloading both passengers and their catch. Pelicans and seagulls hovered nearby, adding to the waterfront experience. It was a pleasant setting for lunch.
For the atmosphere alone, it’s worth visiting, and with a lighter touch on the sauces and more consistent service, it could easily become a repeat favorite.
… moreFood:
The menu offers plenty of choices, especially seafood, which is no surprise in this setting. We ordered the Tuna Poke and the Lobster Tacos.
The poke was a flavorful combination of seaweed salad, sweet soy dressing, avocado, pickled ginger, and fried wontons. The portion was generous and well balanced, although it could have used a lighter hand with the soy dressing. The chips were very good and disappeared quickly. We ended up asking for a few more to finish the dish.
The lobster tacos were also a good choice. They featured nice pieces of lobster, lettuce, and pico de gallo. I added avocado, and the portion was generous. Like the poke, the tacos could have benefited from less sauce, as it made the dish a bit too wet. The accompanying rice and beans were surprisingly fresh and better than what is often served as a side.
Service:
We were seated right away. Our server was pleasant and helpful, though not especially warm. Drinks and our food order were taken promptly. After the food was delivered, however, we didn’t see the server again until we were nearly finished. That’s when we requested more iced tea and additional chips for the poke. Overall, the service felt a bit inconsistent.
Atmosphere:
The venue has a strong seaport feel, rustic and casual. We sat outside and enjoyed watching the fishing boats return, unloading both passengers and their catch. Pelicans and seagulls hovered nearby, adding to the waterfront experience. It was a pleasant setting for lunch.
For the atmosphere alone, it’s worth visiting, and with a lighter touch on the sauces and more consistent service, it could easily become a repeat favorite.
Ella Mae Hansen
We brought our own fish in that we just caught that day. They prepared our own fish for us. How wonderful that was. We had our fish blackened and fried fish. It was out of this world. Outstanding taste. Waitress was wonderful. Actually, we did this 2 times because we enjoyed the food so well after we went fishing and caught our own fish. I would have them prepare my fish anytime.
… moreRay Samora
Seated on patio over the water. Had dozen oysters $28.local very large, Best on Key West. Then tuna salad sandwich $16, and cheese burger $18.. $2 up charge for cheese without mentioning.NOT cool.. took French fries from lunch and fed the fish into a frenzy. Halarious. Will go back, no problem here.
… moreL S
Stopped in quick as my final stop in Key West before a long drive home. It ended the trip on a high note. food and drinks perfect, refreshing, and made exactly how I wanted. Service at the bar was quick, friendly and attentive. The atmosphere has that classic relaxed kw feel with license plates on the walls, casual dockside energy, and an easy place to unwind. A solid 5 star end to the trip and a spot I’d come back to. oysters shucked as fast as i could order them and delicious conch chowder.
… moreLeslie M
Great place to stop for happy hour! Love the vibe near the pier. Great service, half priced drinks, and apps during happy hour! Had the hot lips jalapeño poppers, peel and eat shrimp, garlic baked oysters, and key lime pie. Would come back again for the laid back vibes, good apps and people watching.
… moreMary Kate Masters
5 star dive bar scene!
We had the Oysters on the Half Shell, Conch Fritters, & an order of the Large 1/2 lb stone crab! It was a rainy day so being able to sit inside w a great view! Typical dive bar drinks with some frozen options!
… moreWe had the Oysters on the Half Shell, Conch Fritters, & an order of the Large 1/2 lb stone crab! It was a rainy day so being able to sit inside w a great view! Typical dive bar drinks with some frozen options!
Joni Meeth
Afternoon snacks of raw oysters & clam chowder! Oysters were amazing and disappeared quicker than the lightening fast service of our server. Happy hour offerings start at 4:30pm… perfect timing got us 50% off the raw oysters – I’m not sure how they can do this & stay in business but they do.
The area was fun to explore and we enjoyed the marina views while there.
… moreThe area was fun to explore and we enjoyed the marina views while there.
Rebecca Chiu
Love love this spot. Come for happy hour and sit by the bay.
Must get:
Gulf oysters. So fresh. Get at least a dozen
Clam in a bucket. So fresh and tasty with white wine sauce
SOLID:
Conch fritters. Worth trying given that it’s a big deal in keywest but it’s decent.
SKIP:
Steamed mussels: we sent it back given that it was rubbery.
Viognier by the glass was excellent.
… moreMust get:
Gulf oysters. So fresh. Get at least a dozen
Clam in a bucket. So fresh and tasty with white wine sauce
SOLID:
Conch fritters. Worth trying given that it’s a big deal in keywest but it’s decent.
SKIP:
Steamed mussels: we sent it back given that it was rubbery.
Viognier by the glass was excellent.
Pe-ah
Veye good place. They have good raw oysters. I tried the Blackened Grouper fish with rice and Cuban garlic bread. It was really delicious. The Buffalo Shrimp was good too. Something j didn’t like it how the side backskets were placed on main food.
… moreColby B
Stopped in and sat at the bar and ordered the 1/2 pound Hamburger with fries ‘to go’ and also a slice of their homemade Key Lime pie ‘to go’. Great service and an excellent choice to take out, while waiting to board the Key West Express. Split between the two of us and it was plenty of good food, especially the key lime pie!
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