Half Shell Raw Bar

Experience the charm and flavor of authentic Key West dining at the Half Shell Raw Bar, the original Key West seafood restaurant situated in the picturesque Key West Bight. Renowned for its fresh seafood caught daily, this casual and laid-back eatery invites guests to unwind with stunning views of pelicans skimming over the harbor and spectacular Key West sunsets.

Visitors can savor local specialties including broiled garlic oysters, steamed middleneck clams, Key West peel-and-eat shrimp, and the signature conch ceviche. Popular dishes like the Oysters Rockefeller, Peel & Eat Key West “Pink Gold” Shrimp, and baskets of Fish & Chips highlight the freshest flavors of the sea. Seafood enthusiasts will delight in the abundant Seafood Towers, such as the Edith’s Tower or the impressive SS Minnow Boat, brimming with oysters, clams, shrimp, crab claws, and chilled lobster tails.

Settle into a wooden picnic table or grab a bar stool and watch oysters freshly shucked right before your eyes. Initially a shrimp warehouse, this restaurant has become an iconic destination loved by locals and tourists alike, preserving the essence of old Key West. Whether seeking a casual lunch or memorable dinner by the harbor, the Half Shell Raw Bar delivers a uniquely authentic seafood experience, consistently recognized as the island's best raw bar.