The Half Shell SSI

GF menu. The staff was very accommodating to my allergies. I got the mahi-mahi plate with sautéed vegetables. It was good.

My son has celiac (very sensitive). Had gluten free menu. Waitress was knowledgeable about what he could and could not have. He had oysters, peel and eat shrimp (no cocktail sauce, but could have butter hot sauce), flounder with bacon wrapped green beans and cheese grits. He said all of it was amazing and he did not get sick at all!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Check your food!!! I got the catch of the day, blackened, with broccoli and mixed veggies (zucchini, yellow squash, and red onion). They have a gluten free menu, and my waitress was knowledgeable and put a note on my order that said I had a gluten allergy. The food was fresh, but after a few bites I noticed something on the edge of my plate that looked like breading. After telling my waitress, it turns out they had put onion rings on my plate, taken them off, then put my sides on. They remade my food and the manager apologized, but the damage was done. I have spoken with other celiacs who have eaten here many times with no issues, so I’m willing to give it a second try, but I’ll be closely examining my food from now on.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Love this place! I got the grilled shrimp and side of bacon wrapped green beans and ate every last bite! The waitress was knowledgeable about my allergy and I felt very comfortable with everything I ate!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating

The Half Shell has a GF menu, good food and great service. Everything was fresh and tasty. We will definitely go back.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They had their own gluten free menu. My son wanted a cheeseburger but they didn’t have buns. Very limited side options and children’s meal was tiny.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Food was excellent. We did takeout. Staff was attentive to and knowledgeable of gluten issues, cross contamination, etc.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They had a bunch of options and separate menu, they even made sure to find out if the daily special was safe. The greens beans were absolutely delicious and probably my favorite part. Blackened fish, grits, oysters and ceviche were all very good. Was able to take a long walk around the pier and lighthouse afterwards, no panic for cross contamination. Definitely will go back for dinner again.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Gluten free menu with several options. No gf buns. Service was great, food excellent! At the end of our meal the waitress told us this restaurant truly had the freshest seafood on the island.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Many options, amazing oysters, well trained staff. Dedicated menu. Delish even late on a Friday in Dec.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delicious meal! Great service! Grilled flounder and bacon wrapped greens beans. Several gluten free choices. So pleased with the choice to eat here.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Georgia shrimp excellent. Server caught mistake in our order and confirmed one of the sauce ingredients had gluten. Suggested an alternative that excellent. Well worth the wait.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Delicious food. Eat here twice a week and never get sick. Just make sure you tell your waiter. Shrimp and grits minus the bbq sauce, still delicious. Grilled or blackened catch of the day is great. Grits, veggies, beans, peel and eat shrimp, all fine. Very reliable gluten free food.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great food and very knowledgeable!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids

Staff very good about celiac/GF options. Steak came out a bit too rare but they remedied it and apologized.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Staff was very knowledgeable about GF and safety protocol. We sat at the bar and Ashley took really good care of us!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Had a separate menu for their gluten free items and bar selection! Their food was excellent and the servers let the kitchen know when I placed my order.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had oysters (garlic and lemon), Catch of the day (flounder) and bacon wrapped green beans and sautéed veggies and my side and a salad with ranch. The restaurant was extremely busy which made me nervous but they do have a tangible gluten free menu. Hostess was rude but I got my menu nonetheless. The waitress didn’t seem knowledgeable but I’m assuming they have a gluten free button on their handhelds because all my food came out great. The salad wasn’t great, the fish was excellent and the sautéed veggies (zuch squash and red onion) was fantastic. Bacon wrapped green beans were not crispy so I wouldn’t recommend. Oyster was good, can’t really say much there, it was expensive but my husband said they were good. Everyone else in our party loves their food so it was an overall good experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great staff and friendly and gluten free menu. Food was delicious and would come again soon

Separate gluten free menu with great options. Would eat here again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very knowledgeable staff; separate GF menu. I had the bbq shrimp and grits, which were great, but more of a sweet-and-sour flavor than bbq. Ice cream for dessert, but my family had the butter cake, which they said was amazing. There was a long wait.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

we went there for dinner last night, they were so helpful and knowlegable. Thank you for a wonderful dinner.

Very good meal, dedicated GF menu and server was knowledgeable about GF. Kinda expensive.

Gluten free menu, service was casual & friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed a fresh & delicious salad with blackend shrimp. Also peel n eats were fresh and perfectly cooked. The tartar sauce was tangy, Cajun butter to dip in was a new taste profile for me and yummy! If you like oysters, they shuck them fresh at the bar.

Had a steak and green bean bacon bundles off their GF menu. Told our server to let kitchen know we have a Celiac with us. The food was pretty good. Service was good but it's popular so get there early or make a reservation.