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A.W. Shucks

Carmel, CA
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Ranked #5 of 10 nightlife in Carmel
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Activities: Drinking
Description: A popular local pub.
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Sanibel
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

You walk in and immediately you smell deep fryer grease. Sit at the oyster bar and enjoy watching the cooks prepare frozen burger patties and fries, or cook the hell out of a boneless chicken breast on the char-broiler. Or how about handling raw ground beef before preparing a crab cocktail, grabbing the crab from a plastic ice cream tub... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2011
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My family had lunch at A.W.Shucks recently, and it was the best lunch we had on our entire vacation. According to my husband, the fish and chips were the best he had ever eaten anywhere (and he is quite a connoisseur), while the seafood salad sandwich I had was superb. The wait staff was very pleasant, too. HIGHLY recommended! More

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Martinez, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2011
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I've been coming here for years with my husband. We typically get oysters and clam chowder. The food is reliably good, and very reasonably priced considering the rent in Carmel. The oysters are always fresh and reasonable at $19 for a dozen. The chowder has a great balance of flavor and thickness; not too brothy and not too thick. Both... More

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Half Moon Bay, California
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164 reviews 164 reviews
Reviews in 69 cities Reviews in 69 cities
161 helpful votes 161 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2010
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This is a tiny and popular oyster/seafood bar on Ocean Avenue. When in Carmel, we stop in for lunch of fresh oysters and Newcastle Brown Ale on tap. It doesn't get any better than that! They do have various other seafood items on the menu, such as fish and chips, but to us the #1 and only attraction are the... More

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chandler, az
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2010
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After wandering past all of the overpriced, underwhelming restaurants in Carmel, we stopped in for a drink and some food. Had great drinks and fresh fish and shrimp tacos. Almost went back the next night, but not hungry enough. Great find! More

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Pacific Grove, CA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2010
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Was pretty disappointed with my meal. It was very pricey for what I got. $17 for the deep fried combo. Only a few pieces of calamari rings. 3 small pieces of fish. The fish breading was soggy. The prawns were good. You get three of them. Also a call drink there is $9.50. I'm a local and I know what... More

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san francisco
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2009
1
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During busy lunch hour, staff had terrible time keeping track of people next in line to be seated. Sent us to bar to get drinks and told us they did not need to take our name and then proceeded to keep sitting people in front of us despite our continued reminders that we were waiting - then told us we... More

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Calabasas
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2009
1
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Great bar in Carmel for a drink and small bite. The oysters are always fresh, the "rose" clam chowder delicious. The owners, Michael and Michelle really know how to take care of their customers, very attentive and friendly service. More

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travelgirltx25
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The oysters and bloody mary's here were great! Being from Texas we can't get oysters in the summer. AW Shucks' oysters were amazingly fresh, but they are a bit pricier that what I'm used to paying...that's what you get when you're on vacation though, right? The atmosphere was perfect after an afternoon of shopping. And if you can, sit at... More

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Austin
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

Great place for on-ice seafood. The staff was great, the drinks are good. The wine selection is great. This place was one of those we stopped in every day we were there. They had great oysters for a reasonable price. The owner was there, checking on folks' meals and satisfaction, bartender (girl with long black hair) was AWESOME. Oh! And... More

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