SHELL OYSTER BAR, Tallahassee - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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PRICE RANGE

$5.00 – $15.00

CUISINES

American, Seafood

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, BYOB

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4.5

144 reviews

Excellent

92

Very good

38

Average

10

Poor

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Terrible

3

Tim E

1 contribution

#1 For a Reason!

Jan 2023 • none

Go for the catfish/crab claw combo--the catfish melts in your mouth. Great service from the time you sit down 'til the time you get your check. Nice, welcome place to enjoy oysters, shrimp, catfish, scallops, crab claws, etc. I've always been treated like family!

Written January 20, 2023

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Bobby C

3 contributions

Local Gem for No Frill Oysters

Oct 2021 • family

Hidden gem for oysters. No frills. Tasty oysters (raw or nuked), lightly fried shrimp, lightly fried oysters, and French fries.

Written October 17, 2021

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brantjames

254 contributions

Top five oysters ever had

Mar 2021 • family

Huge, juicy raw oysters, so fresh. $14 a dozen, such a good deal. Service very polite. Go. Only takes cash and no liquor, so don't be mad.

Written March 18, 2021

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la_latina1606

Tallahassee189 contributions

Disappointed

Jun 2023 • friends

I visited this restaurant for the first time today and was a little disappointed as the reviews were really good. On the positive side the fried shrimp, cheese grits, and coleslaw were really good. The food came out pretty quick and hot. On the negative side it’s cash only but they have signs before you walk in and the restaurant itself feels like you’ve just walked into the 80s and pretty small. But my biggest complaint is that I love hush puppies and my hush puppies were cold almost as if they came out the fridge. When I informed the waitress of this I asked if there was any I could get a fresh order that was hot and she told me, “I can warm them up.”

Written June 30, 2023

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chiefsectionb

Tallahassee122 contributions

Very disappointed.

Feb 2022 • solo

First, and last visit. Prices not updated on their Facebook Page. My lunch special with a small drink was almost $18 with sales tax. Great service from the waitress. 2 Hushpuppies - the size of a large marble. Small fried oysters. Cheese grits were very good. Tiny cup of coke slaw tasted very good. Other Raw Bars have larger everything and better prices. They need to step up their game.

Written February 13, 2022

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SantanaReshea

Florida326 contributions

Very much disappointed

Feb 2020 • couples

First off, service was decent. Parking is horrible, we tried to eat here twice before we got tired of trying to find a park and waiting. Our first time we didn't realize they were located in a steel link fence that was locked well before the advertised hours. Anyhow, we were sat a table for 6 where there was another couple sitting. It was a little weird but we stayed. The food. We ordered oysters with the parmesan & butter. They were really tasty just extremely small. Then we shared a combo platter of the different fried options. I was disappointed in most of it, except the shrimp. It didn't taste very fresh especially the crab claws. It came with two sides we got fries & hushpuppies. Well, they gave us two hushpuppies. They are also small. The fries & fish were fresh & good. The other disappointment was the cajun steamed shrimp. They were like baby shrimp that were disgusting. The gentleman was nice when he came from behind the counter. I'd say this has been my least favorite visit tona seafood restaurant in Tallahassee. I'm so concerned at why this place has a #1 spot. But the service really saved them from a lower rating in our opinion. If I had to go back I'd get the fried shrimp & ff

Written February 7, 2020

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Crystal W

16 contributions

Good basic food, owner not concerned with building presentation.

May 2024 • couples

This was an experience! First, we could not find the door. Seriously! Then the door was so grimy, I thought, "Well, my obsessive compulsive family members would not even go in here!" Yes, cash only, was on the door. Inside looked okay, no barriers between tables so I had to hear gross conversation that turned my stomach from a nearby table. I went to the ladies room, no at this point I was not up for using a stall, HaHa, I visited to rinse a stain on my shirt. There were two long, rusty screws sticking out of the wall between the tap handles, not sure why, but kind of in line with the other aspects of the place. The sauces were terrific, in all fairness to them. However, the Catfish here is not the crispy fried Catfish that is served in other parts of the South, so I was not a fan. Same breading seemed to be on everything, whereas, Catfish should have a cornmeal type breading for crispiness. Food was pretty hot, pretty fast.

Written May 8, 2024

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Ruth C

Brasilia13 contributions

Great oysters, but way too much residual grease!

Nov 2019 • none

Ok, the batter on the oysters was delicious but so darn greasy that I could taste it hours later. Either the oil should be hotter or the oysters should drain longer. The portion of oysters and shrimp was generous but the cole slaw came in a thimble-sized container. Just don't understand why an item that is so cheap to make and serve isn't served in a decent proportions. Also, a personal preference, don't care for cabbage that is ground almost to a paste like theirs is. The seasoning however, was exceptionally tasty. The baked beans side was generous but cloyingly sweet. I really wanted to talk with the cook about modifying things a bit but the people working were so nice, I decided not to complain to them. Next time visiting, I'll try the raw oysters.

Written November 23, 2019

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Paul P

Tallahassee536 contributions

Fresh clean raw oysters

Nov 2019 • couples

Best raw or cooked oysters around. Although the menu is limited, every selection is wonderfully and quickly prepared and served by very helpful and friendly staff. Seating is limited so come early for lunch and don’t forget to bring cash; no credit cards accepted.

Written November 9, 2019

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jeanadrienne

Tallahassee130 contributions

Yummy And Fresh

Oct 2019 • none

Pure old-time Tallahassee serving local fresh seafood. The best raw oysters around. Casual and priced right!

Written November 4, 2019

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Paul W

Quincy434 contributions

Hole in wall

Aug 2019 • friends

This place is a true hole in the wall. Takes cash only! Has a oyster bar with the best shuckers in America. Oysters are alway clean and fresh. The fried food is cheap and hot and crispy. Everything is alway served quick. Been eating here for 40 years and ever been disappointed. It is the only seafood Restuarant worth anything in Tallahassee.

Written August 7, 2019

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Pat

6 contributions

Very good food

Aug 2018 • friends

Classic Tallahassee establishment with good food and good service. I would definitely recommend this place to any travelers.

Written June 19, 2019

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Minnie674

Lake City70 contributions

Good food!

May 2019 • family

My hubby and me were traveling and we looked up Shell Oyster Bar! It’s a little place that not for the TripAdvisor we would not have gone into! We are glad we did! The food was very good! We both had oysters, scallop,crab claws! If you don’t like fried foods this place is not for you! We would go again! We would like to try the raw oysters!!

Written May 20, 2019

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michael r

Tallahassee10 contributions

Shell oyster bar

Mar 2019 • none

This seafood restaurant has been around for years. It's located on the south of Tallahassee between Adams and Monroe. If you are looking for some consistent good fried seafood at a moderate price, this is the place for you. Oysters anywhere depend on the season and other factors but usually, they have the best raw in town. It's mostly a locals restaurant but if you can find it, go. Take cash.

Written April 1, 2019

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LA-Traveler70043

New Orleans292 contributions

Small Place, Big Impression

Mar 2019 • friends

I got the Oyster Combo, Dozen fried, cold slaw, beans, Bush puppies and a tea. All for under $12. Oysters were fried perfect, great service, fast for lunch, no dinner service and cash only

Written March 5, 2019

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