Half Shell

Half Shell reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   David

   Seattle6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bilini Sunday brunch was excellent. Unique and very tasty.
   

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   Liza VIP

   Los Angeles62 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Came for happy hour and enjoyed our oysters and cocktails. Had a seat with a view. Service was quick.
   

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   Holly

   Seattle2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love the new space. The service is always incredibly warm, knowledgable, and not intrusive. We had a lovely lunch. The hama hama's + martini dip were as good as ever. Shrimp cakes and mushrooms were divine. One of the burgers walked by and looked incredible.
   

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   Evelyn

   Seattle6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent oysters and accompanying drinks. Service courteous and responsive
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Oxford4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server Matt was attentive and personable! Great guy!
   

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   Kristin VIP

   New Mexico4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, fun atmosphere and wonderful cocktails. The service was excellent!
   

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   Paul

   Seattle29 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was our first visit to the Half Shell and we were not disappointed. Tom Douglas has taught us to expect excellence at his restaurants and the Half Shell is no exception. We have dined in the same location for many years when Etta's was there. I did miss the bowl of Swedish Fish by the door but am not surprised that they are long gone.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Seattle4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Half Shell is awesome. Service was outstanding and their martini dip is unlike anything I’ve ever had. In a good way. 
   

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   Pamela VIP

   Seattle60 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Half Shell is quickly turning into one of our favorite restaurants to go to. We typically go at Happy Hour, order a dozen oysters and their fabulous thick cut French fries. Yesterday, we also ordered the Gem salad and the roasted brussel sprouts and were not disappointed. At this time of day, the restaurant is not crowded, service is excellent, and the food is great.
   

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    Bobberton

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Had the crab roll, gem salad, and black cod and everything was delicious. Service was great and our server made our family feel extremely welcome. A little pricy but more than worth it if you are looking for an upscale meal near the market.
    

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