Shell Oyster Bar

Oyster bar restaurant, Seafood restaurant

Discover the delights at Shell Oyster Bar, a beloved local spot in Tallahassee celebrated for its fresh oysters and cozy atmosphere. With a price point that's easy on the wallet, diners can enjoy quick bites like crab claws and hearty sandwiches while taking advantage of fast service. The friendly staff and historic vibe make it perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. Though cash is king here, the delightful flavors and welcoming environment keep guests coming back for more!

Contact Info

  • Location: 14 Famu Wy, Tallahassee, FL 32301
  • Phone: (850) 224-9919
  • Price range: $
Shell Oyster Bar

Opening hours

  • Monday: 11 am-5 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am-5 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am-5 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am-5 pm
  • Friday: 11 am-5 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am-2 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Services

  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Fast service
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Historic
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Accepts reservations
  • Cash only
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot
Shell Oyster Bar Food & drink

Food & drink

Shell Oyster Bar Vibe

Vibe

Shell Oyster Bar Oyster

Oyster

Shell Oyster Bar Fried shrimp

Fried shrimp

Shell Oyster Bar Street View

Street View

Menus and Prices

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Menu 1

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This is a wonderful local restaurant! I just recently found it.
The crab claws are my favorite.
My husband loves the raw oysters.
The food has been hot and fresh! The service has always been great! The servers are so nice and happy.


Heading to Mt.
Dora, FL.
My husband decided he wanted oysters for lunch...
I picked well, oysters couldn't have been fresher! The onion rings were homemade and monstrous and the grouper sandwich was delicious..
I had a hard time putting it together for a sandwich, but I managed! We also hadan the bowl of crab claws, 12 bires but good.
The place is definitely not fancy....
but everyone is friendly and the prices are great.
Order a dozen oysters and they'll shuck them right in front of you! Don't forget to bring CASH!!!


My family and I came here a few weeks ago while we were in town.
My sister wanted some oysters, and I had read some decent reviews.
It's a small space, but we were seated pretty quickly.
Please know that they only take cash.
My sister, niece, and nephew all ordered some oysters (nuked).
The girls also ordered a side salad with their meals.
Between our table, we had a good mix of seafood.
The wait staff was friendly, but what I didn't particularly like is that they only gave the girls 1 oz of salad dressing.
They asked for another side of dressing.
The waitress seemed to be slightly bothered that they asked for more.
She informed us that that's a .50 charge for extra.
At this point, we were like okay (what were we supposed to do/ say).
I'd advise you if you're gonna order a salad and don't like it dry, to be prepared to pay extra or bring your own salad dressing.
The fried crab claws were good but REALLY tiny.
The size surprised me.
I don't think I've ever seen claws that small.
My niece ordered the steamed shrimp, but they were cold.
We asked if she could get some more, the waitress told us they didn't replace the shrimp, and if she warmed them in the microwave, they'd overcook.
That's really unfortunate, especially since they were served cold.
After looking at the plastic bowl that the shrimp were served in, it appeared that they had already warmed them over before serving them to us in the first place.
I wouldn't advise ordering the steamed shrimp.
It's one of the easiest and fastest ways to prepare shrimp, and they seem to not know how to do it properly.
So, we had to pay for my niece to get some fried shrimp.
The shrimp were fried good, as well as the fries.
My fish was really salty, but, at this point, I was OVER IT and was ready to go.
If there is some place other than this restaurant that you can go for seafood; then I'd suggest going there first.
If it's oysters you crave, then perhaps, this is the place.
I'm pretty sure this was my first and last visit.


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