The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood
173 Reviews
- Thursday12–9 PM
- Friday12–9 PM
- Saturday12–9 PM
- Sunday12–9 PM
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday12–9 PM
About the Business
Half Shell Oyster Bar |
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+19026348503
108 Montague St, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0
Hours
- Thursday12–9 PM
- Friday12–9 PM
- Saturday12–9 PM
- Sunday12–9 PM
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday12–9 PM
Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Wi-Fi
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Small plates
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Good for kids
- Washroom
- Casual
- Cozy
- Groups
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Bar on-site
- High chairs
- Outdoor seating
- Great cocktails
- Gender-neutral washroom
- Dogs allowed
Recommended Reviews
Carly Marie
17.10.2023
The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood
If you’re like us, walking along the beautiful harbour looking for the best spot… THIS IS IT!!! Stop, wait a minute, and go get the best seafood and tasty dinner you’ve been looking for!!Such an amazing little spot off the harbour with the view of the ocean the wraps along around you. Outdoor dining or patio ocean view it can’t be beat. The people whom work there are kind, happy, and all around just awesome service.Now to the best part the food!! The menu full of delicious paired items, and a selection of seafood options you’ve been looking for. No matter what you choose on the menu it’ll be the best of what you chose no matter where you go.The food comes out fresh, and beautifully plated one would wanna shed a tear it’s so incredible. We chose a few items off the menu as shown in the photos, to which didn’t last long after we ate them so fast.The clams and oysters were a hit for our party and what appeared to be also the case for many around us. We chose the scallop linguini, which features giant and juicy scallops, delicious and rich sauce on a bed of pasta. The seafood chowder which was full of all the best seafood, excellent flavour and a great choice on an over cast day. And last but definitely not least was the tacos. Many wouldn’t think tacos seeing all the other awesome choices of seafood, but stay with me. The tacos, given 4 choices also cater to many different taste buds and also those like myself who live for them. I had chosen the quesadilla one which came in a fresh corn tortilla stuffed with gooey rich cheese, and pan fried seasoned mushrooms. I also grabbed one fish taco, which came with a tasty piece of fish, fresh pickled cabbage topped with the perfect sauce.I could go on and on about the food, the flavours, the amazing staff… but if you’re down in this areas the view on the patio can be beat. Coming from Alberta to see the ocean and experience the food, as well as the culture. This my friend was a treat!!!
Darren Day (Dayman66)
13.10.2023
The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood
One of the best presented and tasty seafood dishes I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating. Well done chef Ethan!Check this place out if your in Lunenburg and it’s a nice day!
Lorenzo Corti
21.09.2023
The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood
My wife and I should have a fidelity card here. It is expensive compared to the average of the Lunenburg restaurants, but the food (fresh seafood, oysters, scallops etc.) and cocktails are delicious and it is a treat just to sit on the patio!
sam
10.09.2023
The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood
It's probably the best lobster I've had in Nova Scotia. The environment is worth the visit alone!Food is amazing aswell and staff was very welcoming and friendly.
The Kendrick
27.08.2023
The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood
Very friendly service and the food is good. Wait times reflect this. They will take your phone number and call so you can enjoy the waterfront while you wait which is nice. There was a mix up with the two daily special drinks on our visit but they took care of it when we pointed it out.
Dominic D
15.08.2023
The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood
My partner and I had lunch here, and overall found it underwhelming versus other reviews. That said, it is a finer dining spot versus other (quicker) lunch options, if you’re looking for that atmosphere.For food, we’d recommend the Seafood Chowder (lighter cream with perfect amount of dill; needed some salt) and Oyster Rockefeller. The steamed half lobster was well priced, but nothing special. The raw oyster was just that, whereas I was expecting some finish to elevate it. The grilled oyster with tomato is not recommended, nor is the calamari. The calamari in particular was not enjoyable. Their toasted coconut drink (daily special) was delicious thought!
Jessica Gerber
22.07.2023
The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood
Went for an early dinner (430ish) and had maybe a couple minute wait to get a table for 4. Ordered the snow crab cluster, mussels and a scallop to try. All tasted super fresh and were done perfectly. Not pictured I also tried my friends calamari and tuna tartar and both of those were also fabulous. Service was relatively quick. Would definitely go back
The Batman
21.07.2023
The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood
I’ll give a well earned 5* to a restaurant trying and succeeding on giving an incredible seaside experience.Our server was top notch. Unfortunately I didn’t get her name, French decent and an electrician, but genuine, honest and interesting, she helped to make our experience a positive one.We had a Diablo drink and a bourbon and orange drink. Both were really well done, top notch drinks. With that we had Haddock tacos, oysters, calamari and tuna chips. All very unique, well put together and amazingly tasteful.The view from their outdoor deck overlooking the ocean was perfect to put all of this together.Thank you Half Shell, chefs and amazing server, it was a great experience!
Simon Hardy-Francis
21.07.2023
The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood
Excellent sea food with beautiful outdoor patio with uninterrupted views of the bay and harbor including the sail boat :-) There is also a wonderful non alcoholic cocktail cakes the Ginger Zinger :-)
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108 Montague St, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0
The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood