Shucks Tavern & Oyster Bar

Review №1

Rating: 5

Best place I have ever eaten at in Galveston! Food was delicious and staff were very friendly. Will be going back again for sure A++ Thanks Vero/George Food

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

Let s imagine I was employed at shucks tavern and oyster bar and due to a traumatic event involving my daughter, I had to leave immediately. Shortly thereafter, I was unceremoniously laid off. While I d love to chalk it up to a hypothetical, the unfortunate reality is that this actually happened to someone I know and love. It s hard to believe that any company would consider such a response remotely professional or compassionate, but here we are.

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

I was in Galveston looking for the best lobster roll and this place did not disappoint. The food is fresh, the staff is very welcoming and the happy hour wine is great. Will certainly return again soon!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Been here 2 times, and the first time was 10/10 and this time was 12/10. The service, food, and hospitality just doesnt miss. Oysters are top notch, drinks were solid, and staff was extremely helpful. Ask for Santi! Check them out while in Galveston!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

We stopped here on our way out of Galveston and I have to say this was the best restaurant I ve been to in a long time! Loved the service, food, and atmosphere. Will definitely be back for the oysters!

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Fantastic oysters! Great presentation and creativity with the oysters!

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 1

I don t know I didn t eat anything

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Stop reading reviews and just COME HERE. From the moment we walked in, the service was great. We felt at home and the food was phenomenal. Every bite had us saying this is out favorite. If were ever in Galveston, we will be stopping here if nowhere else!

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Love those grilled oysters!

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

OMG. This place is a diamond in Galveston. Incredible atmosphere, drinks, FOOD, and staff. Victoria is an angel sent from above. Get anything she recommends and absolutely get the Aguachiles!!

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Check out this place! Great drinks ...the oysters Rockefeller is amazing.

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 1

Literally got refused service by my mom and then right when she left they served some other gringa mf

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Awesome selection of oysters- I mean I m from up north/ oysters typically are $1-2 - even at high end restaurants. But hey you pay for what you get and money isn t an issue. If you can afford 12 oysters for $40. Then this is the place for you! Didn t come for anything else but the main entrees looked amazing as well and fairly priced!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

In the heart of Galveston, just off the Strand and near the well-known Rudy and Paco s, Shucks Tavern and Oyster Bar stands out as a vibrant new addition to the local food scene. We wandered in on a whim and were immediately charmed by its clean, industrial modern decor. Fresh oysters on ice greet you upon entry, setting the stage for a delightful culinary experience. Cozy and inviting, with a hint of modern edge. The ambiance is perfect for a relaxed meal or a casual evening out. The bar area is especially welcoming, with friendly staff ready to make your visit memorable. **The Oysters:** A true highlight. The variety is impressive, featuring Gulf Coast favorites as well as fresh imports from the East Coast, West Coast, and Canada. On the recommendation of the oyster station attendant who was both knowledgeable and personable we opted for a dozen small, sweet oysters. House-made horseradish, addictive with a serious bite, pairs beautifully with their equally impressive cocktail sauce. The combination elevates the already fresh and flavorful oysters to another level. Shucks Tavern is a must-visit for oyster lovers. Its combination of excellent service, top-notch oyster selection, and cozy atmosphere makes it a standout in Galvestons dining scene. Whether you re a local or a visitor, this is the place to indulge in some of the best oysters around. This will definitely be my go-to spot for a fresh oyster fix!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

We were in Galveston the weekend after Hurricane Beryl came through and not every restaurant was back open because of lack of power so we decided to try Shucks next to Mama Teresa s and it was incredible! Everything we ordered on the menu was delicious from the oyster appetizer to the gumbo to the house salad and then the fried shrimp platter was huge and amazing too. The service was phenomenal and the wait staff was super attentive and filled our glasses immediately without being asked which is very important to me. But bottom line, this place is awesome! Highly recommend!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Delightful staff and fabulous oysters!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Good beer, great food! We had the ribeye and the chicken BLT and both were fantastic!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Oysters are fantastic! Atmosphere is amazing. Service is personalized. Monica is the best! If you want an authentic oyster bar experience look no further, this is the place to go.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Some of the best food we ve ever had on the island! The lobster roll is a must, and the guy shucking oysters is a professional

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 3

Oysters great. Service great. Oysters worth 4$ a piece not at all. The oysters were good don t get me wrong but for the price this is clearly a touristy rip off. You could got to gillhooleys or pier 6 for a better price and taste. Won t recommend to friends for oysters.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Excellent service, outstanding oyster selection, Oysters Rockefeller were some of my faves. Key lime pie to seal the deal.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Smaller fun place with great service and food.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

This is the best restaurant in Galveston downtown for sure ....the food is amazing...the service... Is more for couples / adults IMO ..... Food

Date: 3 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

My husband and I love to come here for brunch. The food and service is amazing. It is one of our favorite places to eat in Galveston.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Full cocktail menu at the bar and they have a mocktail menu. Food was amazing. The grilled oysters were our favorite. Kind of pricey but worth it.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

As a fan of raw oysters, I was thrilled to find this gem for lunch, even if my husband wasnt as keen on the oysters. Upon arrival, we were given the freedom to choose our own seats, and our waitress immediately made us feel welcome. Recognizing my love for oysters, she kindly recommended a sampler platter, allowing me to savor a variety of flavors. Our meal continued with an Oyster BLT Po-Boy and a Chicken BLT sandwich, both accompanied by delectable onion strings. The Chicken BLT particularly won over my husband, who couldnt stop singing its praises. Throughout our dining experience, our server charmed us with her warmth and even shared insights about the tavern and other eateries owned by the same owner.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Beautiful restaurant! The gumbo was the best Ive ever had! Everything was really good. Im not normally a fan of oysters from anywhere other than Matagorda Bay, but the East Coast sampler oysters were all amazing. Im a changed person!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

The staff is great and the oysters are very good.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Best Oysters in Galveston!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

One of the best places in Galveston. The oysters are phenomenal, some of the best I ve ever had. Their aguachile and mussels are some of the best appetizers. Their fried fish is next level. Highly recommend the GIB fried fish or the fried oyster po boy. Last but not least the cocktails are delicious. My only complaint is that it s always freezing inside! Probably my #1 Galveston restaurant

Date: 4 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Absolutely enjoyed this place. Food was wonderful, but most importantly, they enjoy and take pride in their work. The oysters were the best and we able to describe the different flavor profile with each kind. We will be back. Parking: You will park and run a card for payment. Kid-friendliness: I would consider being my kids. There room and the atmosphere is inviting.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

We had a really lovely dinner here! Our service from Carlos was superb. We had a small issue with one of our meals and the manager came over and made everything right immediately! The food and drinks were delicious. Super professional, lovely service by both the manager and server. Thank you!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Service and food was great. First time here and they couldn t have been more friendly and engaging.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Lovely little place for a bite and a cocktail. They have a specialty drink menu and beer on tap. The food was very good. We had raw oysters and a shrimp and fish po boy. The oysters were fresh from the northeast and very tasty. Service was friendly and fast but not rushed. Highly recommend!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

5 stars isn t enough. 10 stars all the way. The friendly staff, delicious food, clean restaurant so glad we found this place. Monica is amazing!!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Very pleasant and cozy place in the heart of Galveston!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Lovely place and food was delicious

Date: 5 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

This place is amazing l! The scampi and Parmesan char broil oysters were a 10 out of 10!! VICTORIA was the best and made the best drinks!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 4

Pretty good but small space to move around. The food was nice, but I saw a baby cockroach on the wall...

Date: 6 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Food was amazing service was friendly. Best oysters Food

Date: 6 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Absolute best oysters Rockefeller Ive ever had. They will haunt my dreams.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Visiting Galveston for a few days and wanted some oysters! This place did not disappoint! Friendly staff and atmosphere! Food was amazing! Best seafood gumbo I ve had and oysters were very clean! Parking: Convenient paid parking on the street, parking lots and parking garage nearby. Very economical!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Everything was delicious. Especially the oysters and the seafood gumbo!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Food was delicious. (My wifes lobster roll was amazing) Atmosphere was chill. Service excellent!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

The raw oysters were wonderful and they have a nice happy hour special with a select drink and food. They have an amazingly spicy horseradish that will blow you away. My kids also loved the chicken fingers and seasoned fries

Date: 6 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

The food is very delicious and everything ordered is online.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Slightly away from the main street, the Shucks Tavern & Oyster Bar is worth a (very) small detour. Quiet charm, cozy atmosphere, fresh & tasty food (including an amazing ceviche), what more could you ask for ? Oh, friendly service and delicious cocktails maybe ? You get that too !

Date: 7 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 1

Food portions are ridiculously tiny! Food is good. But they need to make the portions larger.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

I had the blackened Snapper. It was perfect, along with vegetables and roasted potatoes. Loved it, and I will be back!! Thanks!!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

In my opinion, the best Oyster bar in Texas (I tried many). Great gumbo and drinks too.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Beautiful space, clean, friendly service. Best spot weve visited in Galveston!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Awesome place to get a bite. Great friendly service and the oysters are awesome! And the Bloody Marys are great.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Hubby loved the Gulf oysters!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Amazing spot with some of the best oysters on the island.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 1

Date: 8 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

The service was amazing. Oysters were delicious I

Date: 9 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Very good Yummy oyster and the lobster roll was amazing. Get the specialty oysters they are amazing from Canada Food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 1

I used to like this place, had been a regular since I moved to the neighborhood earlier this year. I always brought my guests here, at least once a month I brought fellow oyster lovers and spent good money, and I frequently came solo. A few months ago there were some new hires who were extremely inappropriate, forgetful, struggled with orders. For example, one struggled with an order of two dozen oysters and a bottle of white wine, returning to the table 3 times to check the order. Another is foul-mouthed and sloppy wearing dirty tshirts and jeans. The hires continued, but I wanted to support the place since it was fairly new. My last visit to the establishment was the last straw. The manager and sloppy waitress were so unforgivably rude to me and my guests, I will not be returning. It is too bad, I came here every 1-2 weeks in the summer with the original hires. Oysters are great without question, the rest on the menu is okay, wine selection poor.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Spectacular oyster bar - small, friendly, and cozy place in downtown Galveston. Food was some of the best Ive had in a long time.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Great oysters and several different types to choose from

Date: 9 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 2

Not a good experience. Poor service. Poor attitudes. No gulf oysters (at 6:30pm) - your an oyster bar? Dozen east coast oysters $36.00. Nothing coming out of the kitchen on time. My shrimp that was to go with my Bloody Mary came out 5 minutes later on a platter, not with the Bloody Mary. It was not busy. No excuse. Wont go back.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Delicious food! Great work staff. Love the variety of oysters. Will definitely return to this jewel, every chance I get. Makes me want to move off the mainland, to Galveston seriously that awesome! (Also, they will make your lobster roll with butter instead of mayo <3)

Date: 9 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

fabulous service and oysters!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Great place nice vibe, I left to check out another place but I came back. Service and food is exceptional

Date: 9 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Food, drinks, and service were all top notch. Raw oysters and the lobster roll are awesome!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

We had so much fun at this place. Fantastic food, phenomenal drinks, and incredible service.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Great little place to go and get really great quality food. The oysters were outstanding with a great selection and shucked at the bar. Good selection of cocktails as well as other drinks.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Goodbye

Date: 10 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 4

Great meal.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Love it! Great food great drinks great atmosphere. Small but fun. Not an oyster fan myself but the wife loves them. By far her favorite place.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Trendy, cozy(smallish) interior. Terrific staff and service. Would definitely go there again the next time we are in Galveston.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Excellent service and the food was fantastic

Date: 11 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Fresh oysters and the dude doing the shucking knew what he was doing. Great food. Highly recommend.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

The oysters are amazing. Had the Rockefeller posted pic. Service was prompt and friendly. Small warm cozy atmosphere. The menu is diverse for those who don t like oysters or seafood. Definitely a hidden gem on the island.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

This place is phenomenal! I haven t had oysters so tasty since visiting Ireland. James the shucker did an amazing job. 5 stars all around!

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

Nice relaxing atmosphere with some fresh oysters.

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Excellent oyster choices to be made or try the sampler and taste them all! Veronica, Veroniqua and Monica made us feel so welcome and appreciated. The food was really outstanding and I can not complain at all about the wines and the Bubbly. Lekker!!! Food

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Excellent food, Excellent drinks, Excellent service.

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

I had the red snapper here. I loved it and the potatoes that come with it are underated. The sauce used on the potatoes will almost make you forget you have delicious fish on the plate. Loved this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

One of the best spots on the island!!! Fantastic wine, incredible staff and phenomenal food!

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

The food was soooo good, the staff were amazing and super friendly, the restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was perfect! We ordered the Ahi tuna wontons as an appetizer and it was absolutely delicious and very light on the stomach, leaving room for the oyster sampler (10/10), and our respective entrees. The blackened shrimp pasta was delicious and the steak was seasoned perfectly. We ended the night with the bourbon pecan pie, and for someone who doesn t like pie, I absolutely loved it. 10/10 recommend and we will definitely go back again when we re-visit Galveston!

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Best oysters on the island! Great service and great drinks. Dont miss this gem!

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

The atmosphere is nice! The food is delicious. It s a little pricey but it s worth it for the food and atmosphere.

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

They have the best Paige Martini. Its purple, made from Empress gin. Food and service are good. Kind of a small joint, but nice. 25-35$ per person.

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Excellent, clean, well presented dishes. Eat here often.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Had three dozen oysters with incredible sauces, bacon wrapped shrimp cooked to perfection and outstanding gumbo. Being there with four kids, our waitress, Olga, was patient and accommodating. Loved our experience. Best oyster bar in Galveston.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

I would give this place more than 5 stars if I could. Amazing oysters, fabulous service, and great atmosphere. Olga was wonderful and so warm, friendly, and accommodating. We will be back every time we visit Galveston and highly recommend if you love oysters, seafood, gumbo, or just cocktails!

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Found this location by chance, trusted the reviews and was happy with the food and service. The seafood tasted fresh and the draft beers tasted fresh too. The location looks a little small inside, but we did not have to wait to get seated. Would come here again. Food

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

This place was absolutely great! Food was fresh and delicious. Try the aguachiles!!! Recommended

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Love this place. Been two times, and both times weve had excellent oysters and other items from the menu. A great find, especially if youre looking for east coast oysters! A little pricey, but worth it.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Nice place to eat, cozy atmosphere, fresh oysters, friendly people.

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Love the staff as much as the food!! We are from Montana and really wanted raw oysters. Came here twice while visiting Galveston in a week, they were that good!! The manager was super cool and so was the staff. They make a great team. Thank you all!! Kid-friendliness: My teenagers loved it.

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 1

Racist restaurant, was called Y all People we are intelligent African Americans I have never been so disrespected in my entire life. They used racial slurs towards me I am not an N but a king and queen to you. We will upload the video we made to YouTube of you young lady using racial slurs and we will immediately file a lawsuit tried to reach out to the owner several times with no luck.

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Absolutely outstanding!

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Excellent food and service!

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Always first stop when we come down. Great selection of oysters, all the food is great. Paigetini is a great cocktail. Dimming lights a touch would be nice. Parking: Bank lot across street at night. Never have to park more than block away.

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Shucks was such an amazing experience. My husband got a sampler of the fresh oysters, and they described all of their sauces in detail. He truly enjoyed the variety of both the oysters and the sauces! Im not a raw oyster girl myself, but I did try the sauces and they were phenomenal. The bloody Mary was delicious and wholly decked out, and this seafood gumbo was so so good. Some of the best Ive had in my life. even if the food had been so-so, the service was so good Id be back for that alone.

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

That mussels, was amazing. Cooked how should be . Sooo tasty

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Great fresh oysters. All the east coast oysters won it for us. Great vibe.

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Great place for oysters, seafood and good drinks - nice little island gem.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

We love the food and everything was just wonderful!

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Small but a great place. Weve always enjoyed anything we order there. Staff is great. We really like the bar. Favorites are the red beans and rice and the oyster sampler.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

One of my favorites! Best oysters in Galveston!! The cocktail menu is deliciously unique

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Nice small, intimate space. Wonderful colorful staff. The mussel appetizer was to die for. They had a selection of oyster from different places. 5 stars!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Quite by chance, the ladies group of five I am traveling with stopped in for a late lunch. What a find! The food was fresh, scrumptious, and beautifully presented. Veronicas spicey Bloody Mary was presented in a hurricane glass topped with an array of skewered veggies including a large grilled shrimp. Shucks Tavern is an eating experience you dont want to miss out on.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 4

Beautiful and delicious food. No complaints on food whatsoever. The issue is more planning/management. If it s a Tavern, why are the waiters doubling as bartenders or vice versa? If it s an oyster place, why did they run out of Gulf oysters on a festival weekend? Not sure if I actually feel worse that they had Gulf oysters, but were saving them for oyster dishes (fried oyster po-boy, etc.). Very tight quarters seats under 50 (maybe 40) and that s with a full bar seating 12 small people. Not for the faint hearted as that slender walkway leaves little room for anyone to maneuver, much less don t let anyone sneeze or cough in there. Was very disappointed they didn t serve sweet tea it s unsweetened iced tea that you need to add sweetener to after the fact. Shrimp po-boy was flavorful. Not dressed like a New Orleans po-boy they had a mustard based remoulade and slaw. Very different from a real po-boy, nonetheless the shrimp was delightful. Shoestring-ish French fries. I wasn t a fan (I don t like cold fries), but my partner really enjoyed the taste. If you tend to get cold bring a wrap tons of vents that blow on you (and your food).

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Fantastic food which is fresh, flavorful, and artfully prepared. The Campechana was delicious. The house salad and dressing were so yummy with strawberries, cranberries, and walnuts. We loved the Gulf and Canada oysters which were shucked right in front of us. We also enjoyed the perfectly grilled shrimp served with fresh beans. The restaurant is updated and has a great atmosphere with a romantic vibe. Such a great food and service experience we went twice in one week!

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

The best grilled snapper I ve ever had.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Best gulf oysters anywhere on the island! Get the Walt burger too. You won t be disappointed. *chef s kiss*

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

2nd time here. Great place. Awesome oysters and maybe the only place in Galveston you can get North Atlantic oysters! Great service. We are now regulars!

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Our waitress is usually Veronica and she is awesome. Since the first time we are there, she remembers us and what we drink. Very friendly. The place is small, but more than worth the visit, especially if you love clams. Street parking, downtown. Food is excellent. Clams are superb and never a disappointment. Parking: Street parking on the Strand is easy except during special activities, bike week, Mardi Gras, Spring Break, etc.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Had a fantastic lunch at Shucks yesterday! Ordered the Snapper Ceviche, mussels and a dozen gulf raw oysters. All three appetizers were fresh, flavorful and exceptional in taste. The service was great and staff very friendly. So glad my husband spotted this restaurant on our walk back to our car and checked it out. A gem for sure and we ll definitely eat here again when we visit the island. The atmosphere inside is cozy and noise level low, unlike many larger restaurants. We eyed the other plates that passed our table and everything looked amazing. Give it a try and I promise you won t be sorry! Draft beer was ice cold - can t beat that!

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Food was amazing! Fresh oysters! Definitely a go to!

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 1

Very poor service, food was good

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Excellent food, Excellent service!

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Such a gem!!! We love oysters, especially from the northern waters. It was an incredible selection. The drinks and other food we ordered was also excellent. Would highly recommend and we will be back

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 4

We stopped in for a quick dinner before a show at The Grand, which is right around the corner. We were running late and the servers were great at speeding us along. We shared six cold water oysters (Canada and Massachusetts), yummy gumbo, and a shrimp poboy sandwich that was very tasty. Weve enjoyed more leisurely dinners there in the past and theyve always had lots of different raw oysters to sample. We will definitely be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Great place and food, atmosphere is great. Must try their oysters.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Awesome food and service! Whole staff was very attentive and they even gave us local tips on additional food and things to do.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Loved this place, well definitely be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Loved the oysters

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

The customer service was outstanding. The food was very fresh and very tasty. If you like gumbo, I am sure that you will find that their . Gumbo is in the top three anywhere you ll order gumbo. Parking: Parking along streets was easy Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

We had the raw oyster sampler. Our server was very knowledgeable about their origin.. We will definitely go back. Beautiful restaurant!!

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Their oysters are flown in from different regions but Shuck s isn t only for oyster lovers their appetizers and entrees are great! Try the Parmesan baked oysters. Their bar is the center of this place. Great atmosphere, great drinks (dirty martini with blue cheese olives or spicy ranch water) and the staff is always very friendly.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

We went in for lunch. Excellent service oysters fresh and delicious .Comfortabe atmosphere

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

The attention to detail, right down to the toasted bread served under the oyster sampler, should be applauded! Well done Shucks! And it was great to see Oscar Duerte again!

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

A cozy seafood bar that offers a little for everyone to order. Shrimp, ceviche, campechana, fish, gumbo and of course, oysters. For my oyster lovers, we ordered gulf coast oysters, which are under appreciated and tasty. But I also recommend ordering the east coast sampler. The best were from Katama Bay, MA and Mad House, MD. You can even watch them shucking the oysters for you at the bar! We also enjoyed the fresh gulf snapper ceviche and the shrimp cocktail or campechana . They were both tasty, although the cocktail had a little sweetness to it. Mmmm! Honestly, everything we tasted was delicious! I just wish I had more room to eat! It is a great spot for a date night, some me time, or getting together with a friends. Keep in mind the space is tight, hence Cozy! Totally worth adding this to my Must Eat spots in Galveston every time we visit! But don t take my word on it, head over and try it for yourself! You ll be thanking me later!

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 3

I enjoyed the oysters and drinks, however wasn t impressed by the red snapper entre (which, for $30 I was expecting to be kind of exceptional.) I ve definitely had much better for half the price. I would describe this place as a beautiful restaurant with very average food. I am more of a fan of the opposite (hole-in-the-wall-type establishments with great food). Service was very attentive. Overall I would recommend this restaurant only for the oysters and drinks.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

If you like oysters, Shucks Tavern is the go to restaurant. It is a small menu, but it is full of flavor. Service is outstanding. Our server Veronica made us feel like we are regulars.

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

A fantastic place with great drinks and food! A for sure stop for a nice Galveston outing! Day or evening!

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Very much a locals place. It s a bit high priced oysters $35 a dozen. But there from back east American. The food is excellent the service very friendly. It s a quiet place to eat or drink good selection of wine & beer. Our host was also very very friendly. 1st in Galveston that we were greeted as walk-in the door. Up scale food excellent. Service excellent. We will be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Food was perfect!

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 1

I placed an order and watched two other people come in after me, order the same thing, and be served before me. I canceled the order and didnt leave a tip for the 3rd time in 56 years. Stay away from here. The service was atrocious.

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Good Costumer Service and good food

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

This place is a hidden gem

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

This place was an accidental find. My little boy wanted pizza from the place next door. But it was an hour wait. This place was next door. I really wasnt expecting much, but then everything changed. The vibe was so relaxed and just right after walking around the strand in Galveston. I cant remember EVER getting a steak so perfect except when I made it. The oysters were just as amazing. The service was spectacular. I just cant say enough about this experience. The food, the service, and vibe was special.

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

The best oysters great service Parking: Bring cash no free parking

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere. Excellent service. Mandy was amazing and made it a fun evening. Oysters, the snapper, the drinks all very well prepared. We will be back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Good.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

The service was great and they had a nice selection of oysters, delicious cocktails, and all of our food was perfectly prepared and very tasty. The ambiance was also really nice, perfect for date night.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Small, but what a great experience. The staff were nice and knowledgeable. The food was amazing. We had the snapper ceviche, oysters Rockefeller, and a sample for the raw oysters. The raw oysters were five different types from three different locations on the East Coast. We will be back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

We are here a few months ago. It was delicious food was the best I have had. Better than other places we went in Galveston that week.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Absolutely amazing. We went for dinner and then back for lunch the next day because it was so good. Awesome service is definitely a plus!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Fantastic variety of East Coast oysters served with a wonderful array of accoutrements. Very reasonable prices and fantastic bloody Mary s with freshly cooked shrimp. The fish tacos with local red fish rounded out a wonderful date lunch for 2 exhausted parents

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

The Oysters Rockefellers were awesome. I will be back soon.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Great little getaway for the day! Food was amazing! Will definitely be back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Ate there for the first time today and was SUPER impressed! Beautiful layout, oysters were FRESH, and best of all service was ON POINT!!!! We will be back :)

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Had a few minutes to kill and had heard about this place, so decided to stop in for some oysters and a drink. I was greeted very warmly as I walked in and got a table. I ordered a cocktail and a half dozen Raspberry (East Coast) oysters on the half shell. The oysters came out in just a few minutes and were situated nicely in crushed ice and served with horseradish, cocktail sauce, fresh lemon, and mignonette. They were delicious, even when slurped simply with only a squeeze of lemon. The drink had plentiful liquor in it and also had the crushed ice, which just makes everything better. Throughout my 25 min visit, I was checked on multiple times and always in a friendly manner. The ambiance of the place is really neat and the staff all seem very professional. Im gonna go back soon but will bring a friend next time.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Friendly and very helpful staff

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

I had the fried shrimp and a few cocktails. Enjoyed the atmosphere.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 4

+ mussels were delicious, lots of broth + blackened redfish, potatoes and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and delivered HOT (which is rare for broccoli and green beans) - mussels came with just two pieces of toasted bread. The broth was delicious and deserved more bread. - the lighting is WAY TOO BRIGHT, it ruins the ambiance, not romantic at all.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Great for small groups.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Food was all best in class! Server was sweet and very tentative. Drinks were also good! Strongly reccomend the blackened redfish, fried shrimp, ceviche, panko crusted oysters, fish tacos, sheimp scampi!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 3

The ceviche and fish tacos were average. Oysters were great!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

If you love oysters, this is the best place to be on the island! Great oyster selections, along with a small yet crafted menu. Staple wines & cocktails are also featured. This is an overall great place to dine! It has such a great atmosphere but unfortunately the size of the restaurant is not big party friendly (no more than 5 people at a time,) it is a small place. Other than that, enjoy!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

The food and service was beyond 5 stars!! Such a stunning place with delicious food. Walking inside was such a treat to see how beautiful and cute it was in there. I can t wait to go back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

The food is fantastic! I had the ceviche, grilled oysters and the mussels and all were fresh and outstanding.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 4

A cool space that serves up quality oysters and other dishes. Friendly staff.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Food was amazing. Oysters are very fresh. They have a happy hour menu too!

Date: 2 years ago