Scott Crawford

Excellent! Just happened in for lunch, first timers. Very clean and sound level good for conversation. Because we were first timers, our waiter Emanuel (nice guy) brought us a sample of the Smoked Trout Dip - which was great! Definitely a great starter. We ordered the smash burger and a salad to split, but our waiter did the work for us. I didn't get a pic but they also had a fresh seafood bar. Overall a sound eating experience, looking forward to going back and exploring the menu a bit. Lunch for 2 w/o alcohol $35.

Victoria C

Delicious and fantastic atmosphere. Visiting in the area and will definitely want to return to this spot. The seafood was high quality and full of flavor. Every dish that came out looked amazing around me. I sat outside in the front, there was live music near me and there was a great social/happy atmosphere. The prices were great for the quality of the dishes. The adult beverages were high quality also and worth purchasing. I only gave four stars instead of five on service because it took a little bit of time for our server to come to our table (about five minutes). Once she started serving us though, the service quality was attentive and quick.

Sumer K

Really enjoyed dining here! The outdoor patio was nice and we enjoyed the food. The shrimp & crab queso was delicious! We also got the blackened rainbow trout & the fish & chips, both plates were 10/10! I am not typically a huge seafood fan, but the food was so good, i will be coming back!

Mr Robot

My wife and I are frequent diners at Half Shells in Plano Texas. Our experience has always been very nice. My wife almost always gets fish & chips. We noticed in the recent past, over several visits, that the batter was burnt in several places. This was not to the extent that it had a major effect on the taste, but more on texture. We have mentioned this on a previous visit to the wait staff. Here’s the good news: during our visit today we found the fish & chips batter was a very nice, even golden brown. It looked wonderful, tasted great and the texture was superb. We asked to speak with the manager to express the difference between past & the current presentations. He said that they had become aware of this issue and started changing the shortening more frequently than previous individuals had (I am not sure this meant personnel changes or not). (Over reuse shortening can result in hot spots and uneven cooking). It was great to know this restaurant is concerned with quality and takes steps to improve it! My rainbow trout was also very nicely done! Oh, and they had no problem substituting spinach for the chips at our request. The chips are great too, we are just watching carbs currently. Further, we’ve always found the wait and other staff most personable and interested in making one’s dining experience pleasurable. Thanks Half Shells. Keep it up!

Terrika Parker

I visited Half Shells Legacy center while in town for a conference and boy was I impressed. The atmosphere was relaxed and the food was amazing. The customer service was unmatched. Thom and Calvin are outstanding! Needless to say we returned before catching our flight and received the same great service and delicious food. I will certainly return.

Nicole Gray Wells

I am from Alabama and I was visiting! Everything was so good!! The food was amazing! Service was amazing as well! Thom was great! He’s the reason I tried everything on the menu! He is also the reason we came back a second time before heading back home to Alabama! Calvin was our server and he was the sweetest! We even got to meet the GM and we asked him about opening up a location in Alabama!! This is a MUST visit restaurant!! You won’t regret it!!

Darcy D

Upscale diner vibe. We were seated right away on a Sunday evening. Friendly staff. My husband had a traditional margarita but it tasted like watermelon. It wasn't bad, just different. He ate the crab and shrimp stuffed flounder. I had the shrimp tacos, which were amazing! The key lime pie had a great flavor with a yummy homemade graham cracker crust.

Katie M. Mobley

We come to this area every year for a work conference and stay around the corner at the Marriott. It is a beautiful, easy walk to the restaurant. I had the blackened crawfish and shrimp taco special. We also had the fried pickles appetizer, which was perfect. Pickles are thin chip slices, not wedges or too thick cuts. We had Paul C. who was wonderful and had a contagious smile and great energy! The entire staff seemed to flow well. 100% recommended and look forward to our visit next year!

Chris

Food here was pretty good, above average, I'd say. The oysters were fresh and their entrees were tasty, well portioned, and well priced. The restaurant was a tad bit on the louder side but overall vibe was good. Server wasn't exactly the friendliest or courteous, but he got done what needed done wso much else to say. Definitely plan on coming back in the near future.

Becca M

I popped in for lunch and had the seared ahi tuna tacos (not on the regular menu but on the specials board that day.) They were just OK. Bartender Karen was awesome. There were a lot of "regulars" there as everyone seemed to know each other. I think dinner on the patio would be ideal rather than dining inside. Location is great - shops at Legacy which is a neat area.

+5

Linda Guerra

The experience was okay, I asked to be seated at the bar, hostess said "no, let's get you a booth so you're comfortable." I don't like booths but followed her anyway. Later, I nearly fell out onto the floor because there's this tall step that you can't really see and I'd forgotten it was there. Waiter was nice, attentive but a little distracted. Food was good: calamari was better than expected, the much-hyped crab cake was not the best I've had but definitely not terrible. I've had better. I think it's a rip off that they don't consider Michelob Ultra a domestic. But whatever. Overall, a nice after work bite, but I'm not driving out of my way to get here. If I'm in the area, I'll stop in for the calamari again.

Seon Broome

My experience on a Saturday afternoon was quite average. I visited for a late lunch, and while it was slow when I arrived, the service was also sluggish. It took 40 minutes for my food to arrive. I ordered char-grilled oysters, which were just okay, mainly because the oysters were very small. The flavor was also unremarkable. The catfish I had was not fresh and had a distinctly fishy taste. However, the fried shrimp were good, and I would recommend them. The fried oysters were tiny and seemed to have no seasoning on the breading, which was disappointing. The service was basic but acceptable. I would consider giving this place a second chance because the food does have potential.

+4

I sat at the bar at Half Shells and quickly noticed a contrast in service. Christine, one of the bartenders, was attentive, professional, and ensured that my visit went smoothly. She checked in when needed and maintained a friendly presence throughout, setting a standard for good hospitality. In contrast, the elder blonde bartender with a ponytail remained in front of me the entire time and did not offer a single acknowledgment (no hello, smile, or word) while attending only to the patrons she was assigned to. Her behavior was deliberate and noticeable. It was clear from observation that presence alone does not equate to service, even a simple greeting or acknowledgment defines the atmosphere of bar. On the food side, the limited edition Roasted Jalapeño Cheddar Soup was excellent, rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced. I could have gone without tasting The Lobster & Shrimp Sandwich and Caesar Salad, thumbs down.

ANDREX

Be careful, the food they gave was in poor condition, I do not know if they did because they did not speak the language, but since they arrived they had a bad attention with me, they had recommended this place to me, but if you are not to the liking of these people who attend the establishments, they attend to you badly and give you poor quality food, they should put an advertisement where they say that not all people can enter, only those they choose. The lady in the picture was the one who attended me in the box and then was in the kitchen handling the food!