Half Shell Oyster House Birmingham

Amazing that they’re “temporary closed for renovations” but they haven’t had trash or dumpster service for over two months. Seems like if you were renovating people would be inside working, and you’d need a dumpster. This place is permanently closed. I’m not buying the temporarily closed shenanigans. Update: The grass and weeds at this place are so high it’s a neighborhood eyesore. Apparently they quit landscaping as well. Also there is a homeless guy that now lives on their porch.

I had the seafood pot pie and it was amazing

I absolutely love their Oysters!!!! I had the “Orleans” oysters and they were cooked to perfection. I sat at the bar this day. Bartenders were amazing. Exceptional customer service and were very knowledgeable. I only eat at this location on the Southside. You will not be disappointed!!!

Good service and food but the place starts getting old fashion and not so well maintained.

Couldn't even get in the door good & was met with rudeness. There's was no hostess, just a security guard. I asked if she was taking reservations & she said they weren't taking anymore tables at the time because the wait was so long. Understandable. In the midst of me asking if I could sit at the bar, she interrupts me to talk & hug 2 guys that walk in with ease then proceed to go sit at the bar & take the lasts two seats that were there. Definitely not mad that they took those seats but that security definitely needs more training in her people skills because you definitely don't cut off a customer because your "friends" walk in. This was going to be my first time trying this restaurant out. Will try to come back another day. Hopefully at that time, I will have a better first impression when I walk through the door.

Lovely place got there when it first opened no wait