Half Shell Raw Bar

231 Margaret St., Key West, FL - (305) 294-7496

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A rowdy gathering place on the old waterfront, the Half Shell is an unvarnished taste of Island life as well as a great place to taste such local specialties as conch chowder, steamed crabs and oyster po boys.

100% Approval Rating (15 votes)

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Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip

conch chowder	Florida grouper
oysters

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"When old-time Conchs (natives of Key West) talk about highlights of life decades ago on the southernmost dot of land in the Continental U.S., they often mention oysters and beer at the Raw Bar. A rowdy gathering place on the old waterfront, the Half Shell has become ..." [Read More]

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231 Margaret St., Key West, FL
(305) 294-7496

http://halfshellrawbar.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch, Late Night
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	Yes
Reservations Accepted:	Yes
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"The bar at the Half Shell is a Key West tradition. It's a great place to drink, but if you look closely at the menu towards the upper right, you'll also see important island food: conch chowder, conch fritters, and conch salad. And the raw oysters are fine."
Michael Stern

"The Half Shell is located at Key West's old seaport. It used to be a shrimp-packing house."
Michael Stern