Half Shell Raw - Florida Keys

#3 - Fast Food - Florida Keys, #14 - Seafood - Florida Keys, American

Half Shell Raw

Half Shell Raw
4.1 / 5 (18580 reviews)

Description

Set against a picturesque waterfront backdrop, this Key West restaurant offers a charming atmosphere and attentive service. However, the culinary experience is notably inconsistent. While some dishes like clam and beer-steamed shrimp resonate with flavor, others, such as poorly cleaned oysters and lackluster lobster rolls, leave diners underwhelmed. Service can be hit or miss, with reports of delays and even overlooked orders. Despite the disappointments, friendly staff and the vibrant ambiance provide a redeeming quality, making it a place worth considering—but perhaps only after careful menu selection.

Last update: 24.04.2026 from: Andres

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★ 4.1 / 5 from 18580 reviews
andres-pedret
24.04.2026

Brought a grouper that I cought that day, they ask me how I wanted cooked, chose half batter fried and half blackened. It was one of the most delicious fish I've ever had. Came with 4 sides (2 sides per pound). Server was really friendly too.

mike-whitman-doctor5
24.04.2026

Drinks, raw oysters, coconut shrimp were delicious. Service was awesome. Definitely recommend

cheryl-futch-beach1
24.04.2026

Nice light and airy restaurant. Great drinks and food. Key lime pie could stand to have more of a lime flavor. The oysters were very good. Three people in my party had burgers. Two people loved them and thought they were the best. One didn't. Clean bathrooms and lots of parking available, which is not an easy find in Key West. Our server was very friendly and attentive.

ashley-goffinet-bird
24.04.2026

Best service in Key West! Claire killed it! Spectacular happy hour prices and close, affordable parking in the bright lot nearby!

angel-bidel-beach433
24.04.2026

Kat was a SPECTACULAR waitress!!! The food was so delicious, but she made our day!! The view was spectacular! And, for the brave...the Barmuda Challenge was really fun, the shot here was probably the weirdest...but you get a free koozie and a memory you won't forget!!!

FAQ

Smoking is prohibited in this restaurant.

You can also enjoy gluten-free menus at the restaurant.

You can watch major sports events on a screen / TV right in the joint.

The place also takes credit cards from the common providers for payment.

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