Half Shell Oyster Bar & Grill

I'll start by saying I live on the gulf so I'm very picky about seafood. We stopped on our way to Birmingham for a quick bite. I'd passed by before and was curious about the food quality. I ordered the fried shrimp platter with slaw and fries with a Michelob Ultra on tap. The beer was COLD. I wouldn't call it a platter but more of a plate. Don't get me wrong, it's more than enough food but a platter is something you should have leftovers from. The shrimp were fresh and battered properly. The slaw was really good, fries were not greasy and very hot and fresh. Hush puppies were fair for frozen. The wife ordered the fish and shrimp basket. Basically a platter minus one side. (Sorry no pic). She liked it and she's very picky about her fish. I'd recommend it and we will probably stop by next time we pass through.

I had a wonderful experience at Half Shell. The oysters were delicious and so was my entree. Our server, Harper, was very sweet, attentive, and efficient. My group stayed a bit after we paid for everything and she continued to check on us. We decided to order drinks after our meal was paid for, and we were going to go to the bar, but she made sure we were accommodated and got the new waitress over our section to take our order. I wish I could remember her name because she was also great! Will be returning very soon!

I visited for the first time today... My boyfriend had stopped coming here altogether years ago but since I hadn't been he decided we'd try it. I order the Monterey Chicken and it was the driest chicken I've ever received at a restaurant, it was also completely absent of any flavoring at all. I sent it back after three bites, I was so disappointed. I also got a salad and baked potato, so the server charged me full price for the potato and the salad, giving me a total of $4 off because I couldn't eat my entree it was so bad. My boyfriend ordered bacon-wrapped shrimp, they were moderately good. I will say, the baked potatoes were delicious. But for $30 lunch for two people, it all should be wonderful. I don't think we'll be returning. It was such a disappointing experience.