Half Shell Raw Bar
Seafood Restaurant and Dive Bar$$$$
Key West
Go here. Experience the oysters. It's worth it.
"BEST oysters in the state of Florida, so big, fresh and delicious."(37 Tips)
"Great conch fritters and steamed shrimp!"(4 Tips)
"Really loved the buffalo shrimp."(4 Tips)
"Oysters, stone crab, fish were all excellent."(3 Tips)
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TV Food MapsOctober 27, 2015Check out Half Shell Raw Bar as it was featured on Pizza Cuz / Pizza Masters for fresh Lionfish and conch fritters while sipping on some shipwreck rum. Read moreUpvoted 1 week ago
tessa loweJanuary 3, 2013If it's happy hour be sure to order plenty of apps and drinks. Onion rings, oysters & coconut shrimp were all great.Upvoted Nov 21, 2024
ᴡ RichardsonAugust 2, 2013Best oyster shooters and oyster po' boys . . . . . Get the po' boy classic (with cole slaw and Munster cheese). Best in town for over 20 years!
Upvoted Dec 24, 2024
Brad HagerMay 25, 2023Oysters on the half shell are a MUST!! So good, large, and fresh. Calamari and shrimp are delicious as well. Been coming to this place for 40 years, the BEST seafood in Key West.- Brad HagerMay 7, 2019BEST oysters in the state of Florida, so big, fresh and delicious. Conch-fritters are amazing as well, all the food here is awesome. This place is A MUST if you like fresh seafood & cold beer. 👍👍
Eric AshleyAugust 26, 2019Definitely a can't miss. Great food. Great atmosphere. Exactly what I wanted in a Key West waterfront experience. Also good view of the sunset
An old favorite! Sit harbor side and throw your shrimp shells to the fish!
Mike MartinMarch 14, 2013The standing record is 15 dozen during happy hour! Can you beat 15 dozen oysters in two hours?
Erin DaileyOctober 11, 2013Get a table by the windows on the dock and order a bowl of peel n eat shrimp. Toss the shells out the window for an informal fish feeding frenzy. Lunch and a show!
- The view when sitting harbor side. The oysters are fantastic!
Paul LorsbachJanuary 29, 2016Clams casino FTW! But WTF conch ceviche? Peel and eat shrimp fresh and delicious, too.
Jennifer HaggertyApril 29, 2013Must try the raw platter! Service is excellent! Definitely a go to spot in KW!
Boiled shrimp. And only boiled shrimp. It’s typical Florida open air restsurant
Kari PettitMarch 20, 2015Good happy hour food choices. Buffalo shrimp is super good! Nice place on the marina.
Justin EAugust 12, 2011This place is worth coming to key west for, great food, $27 all you can eat lobsters on Wednesday's and great oysters
Demetrios StakiasJuly 23, 2010oyster were meh. but i have gone to the oyster house. the gulf shrimp were amazing and all the chatzkees were great along with the view. love the rednecks all over florida who order bud. i was thr
ChippyNovember 16, 2011The oysters are fantastic and if you ever have the hiccups the server can cure them with bitters, lemon, and sugar. Amazing.
Roman ProkopchukFebruary 16, 2013Conch fritters are a good start to your meal if you like a little spice
Tyler ReinhardMarch 15, 2015in case you want cheap grease, half-assed oysters, and light beer (sometimes you might)
Get the steamed combo thing. Dolphin fish, scallops, lobster tail. Bomb. And red potatoes.- Ern PuiJanuary 14, 2011Awesome food and service! Oysters, stone crab, fish were all excellent. Tables by the water provided great view :)
Robert HeinzeMarch 30, 2013Always a Must on our Restaurant-List in Key West! Great food and nice view
Kristen BaileySeptember 27, 2010Sit at the bar, the service is the best! The bucket of steamers and oysters are FAB! It's a real bar with great food and great people!
Geoff KreilingJune 16, 2011Kim is a great waitress! Fun place to have some drinks and oysters with a great view of the harbor!
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A Taste of Old Key West! Traditional Key West Raw Bar & great Key West seafood restaurant! Oysters, clams, shrimp, more!
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(305) 294-7496
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Yes
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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