A Memphis institution, the original Half Shell opened in 1973 on the northwest corner of Poplar Avenue and Mendenhall in east Memphis. Ten years later, in order to have more space, we moved across the street to our current location at 688 S. Mendenhall. On February 12, 2003 our first expansion took place with the opening of The Half Shell at Southwind, located at 7825 Winchester Road in southeast Memphis. The Half Shell has won numerous awards in The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Magazine and The Memphis Flyer, including first-place awards for Best Seafood for 2017-18. As a proud member of the Memphis community, the Half Shell supports and participates in a wide variety of charity events, such as Soup Sunday, the Empty Bowls Project and Cirque du CMOM. Come and experience our award-winning cuisine, featuring fresh seafood and New Orleans-inspired fare.A Memphis institution, the original Half Shell opened in 1973 on the northwest corner of Poplar Avenue and Mendenhall in east Memphis. Ten years later, in order to have more space, we moved across the street to our current location at 688 S. Mendenhall. On February 12, 2003 our first expansion took place with the opening of The Half Shell at Southwind, located at 7825 Winchester Road in southeast Memphis. The Half Shell has won numerous awards in The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Magazine and The Memphis Flyer, including first-place awards for Best Seafood for 2017-18. As a proud member of the Memphis community, the Half Shell supports and participates in a wide variety of charity events, such as Soup Sunday, the Empty Bowls Project and Cirque du CMOM. Come and experience our award-winning cuisine, featuring fresh seafood and New Orleans-inspired fare.
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Jason D.

07/10/2012

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Not good

My steak was burned, brocolli ice cold and undercooked. Crab Bisque was just ok. I was looking forward to dinner with friends. Needless to say I enjoyed the company, not the terrible overpriced food. We will not be return customers.

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joyp310

11/12/2010

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Great Atmosphere

Best atmosphere and seafood in Memphis

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BBB Rating
A+
BBB Rating and Accreditation information may be delayed up to a week.
Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Sun:
Extra Phones

Fax: 901-682-3926

Payment method
all major credit cards
Location
Williamsburg VLG
Neighborhood
Sea Isle Park
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The Half Shell, LLC

The Half Shell

Categories
American Restaurants, Bars, Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch Restaurants, Caribbean Restaurants, Creole & Cajun Restaurants, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, Home Cooking Restaurants, Night Clubs, Restaurants, Sandwich Shops, Seafood Restaurants, Taverns
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Parking: Free

Cuisines: Southern, Burgers, American, Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Caribbean, Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch, Latin American, Seafood, Home Cooking, Cajun & Creole

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