Shuck Seafood + Raw Bar

Thank you Ariane, the chef (and his team) for a great experience of excellant service, delicious food and perfect evening in Halifax. The ceviche was outstanding, the oysters I reordered and the East Coast Boil was perfection in a bowl.

Got the shucker's dozen and it was delightful! The burger & caesar salad are also excellent.went on a thursday night so it wasn't too packed — lovely dinner

Really nice looking restaurant. The food was just ok. The scallop ceviche was ridiculously small for the price and had very little flavour. Evidently there was lime jalapeno which you could not taste at all, and tortilla crumble, which was 4 store bought tortilla chips Really disappointing. Having said that, the scallops themselves were lovely. My friend had the fish and chips, and again, just ok. I don't think we would rush back.

I give the lowest point, because on our dinner my women ordered pasta with shrimps, and it wasn't so good In fact my girlfriend threw it after that dinner. So it looks like in this place I should watch what I eat, instead of relaxing and having a good time and date. VERY disappointed!

P. S.my girlfriend never threw from seafood, she loves oysters of all kinds, but exactly on that evening we ordered pasta, and here you go.

Happy hour is probably the best in the city. Oysters for $1.50 and $7 beer. Wish the happy hour menu was a bit bigger, like included some carb options for the beer. Busy at happy hour. Staff were shucking like crazy!

Went here for happy hour and the oysters did not disappoint! They were only $1.50 each and delish.

Came for happy hour oysters. They were a little on the smaller side but very fresh and needed little sauce to accompany them

Loved it here. Super friendly and considerate waitress. Ordered a Seafood Petite Tower that came with two different sets of oysters, half a lobster, tuna sashimi, halibut, and chopped scallops. Absolutely delicious. We also ordered a separate two sets of oysters which tasted quite different. Was nice trying them all. The seafood chowder was amazing as well. Highly recommend and would come here again.

Really enjoyed our evening; the food was delicious and we appreciated the advice and assistance of Hayley.

Very nice place! Service was amazing and the food was good too. Pricing is reasonable, not cheap but on the lower end in comparison to nearby restaurants for the same foods. The facility also has a lot of eco-friendly features, one of my favourite being that the bathroom provides fresh towels for drying your hands with a basket under the sink for the used towels rather than wasteful paper towel.

Service was excellent.
Happy Hour was perfect, Txakoli and Oysters. Adriana or Arian our server was very kind and made us feel welcomed.

My boyfriend and I had a holiday. We chose this restaurant for lunch. The service was excellent. The waiter is friendly and patient. However, we do not speak English well, but the staff listened attentively to our wishes regarding the menu. Good impressions, tasty, romantic atmosphere. I ate pasta with seafood, the shrimp had an incredible taste, the scallop was tender) 3 types of oysters - incredible) I definitely recommend this restaurant! At least - taste oysters)

My fiance and I were visiting Halifax from Calgary. We ended up coming to Shuck twice on our visit. Not only was the food amazing (we had the chilled lobster and many oysters) but the service was also top notch. The bartender was friendly and chatted with us while we sat at the bar, we also spoke with the lady who was shucking the oysters. We went back a few days later and the lady was shucking remembered us, and came and talked to us and gave us a couple of oysters on the house. We had such a positive experience at Shuck, I would recommend anyone to go there. The food was amazing and the staff went above & beyond.

The food was great but the whole night we felt rushed by the waiter. Ordered oysters and we may have had one each then the appetizers arrived. We even asked to have him hold the mains back to give us time. The waiter was nice enough just rushed us even with the bill.

Ask about oyster happy hour. Monday to Friday is more than 50% off. Incredible experience.

Went here for oyster and drink happy hour. Both the cider and oysters was really good and happy hour is daily betwee 4-6pm. $1.50 oysters, definitely going back!

Came here for the HH oysters. Booked online and came at 16: 15 and it was not too busy. Suggest to book if is a group.
Excellent service, my server offered meaningful recommendations with her big smile all the time. Nice harbour view if able to be seated by the window. End up came here two days in a row.
Will return for sure if visiting Halifax again.

Service was amazing, food quality and preparation was over priced. One lobster was over cooked and tough, another was undercooked, chef was ignorant about it. Steak was delicious!

Très bel endroit bien situé et très bons fruits de mer. Nous avons apprécié le happy hour à 1,50$/l’huître et les très bons vins à -2$/coupe (je recommande le blanc rond en bouche ´L’art de vivre ´ ou qqch comme cela!) Le gros plateau à 125$ était extraordinaire au goût et salé sur le portefeuille vu la quantité. Overall plutôt cher mais bon! J’y retournerais pour les huîtres en happy hour aussi souvent que possible. Les sauces d’accompagnement sont succulentes et variées.

When we asked our server for oyster recommendations, she told us, “I don’t eat here. ” Apparently she is vegan but since she is actually supposed to be a professional server maybe she needs a better answer. It would also be great if she actually wore a shirt rather than a Lululemon Sports Bra. It took literally 1 hour to get our lobster orders. Service overall was really poor and unprofessional. Really disappointing because we had high expectations based on reviews and it’s affiliation to Cut.

Went for the Happy Hour and absolutely loaded up on oysters. They were DELICIOUS and an unbeatable price. Definitely make a reservation, as the place fills up fast during peak times. Highly recommend for happy hour!

Octopus salad and scallop ceviche was delicious. Everything else was ok. Definitely not a place for dessert as ours were misleading and not memorable. Disappointing as our first Halifax meal. Service started off well and then diminished as the meal ended. Would not return considering the plethora of seafood restaurants in the city.

Stopped in for happy hour oysters and Prosecco. Great service and an amazing array of seafood. The oysters were so good my five year old daughter even tried one and loved it. We had some sushimi and clean ceviche as well. Highly recommended.

We went for the first time at 4: 30pm on a weekday. The place was basically empty but we were told by the hostess we should always make a reservation and that she needed our table at 630pm. Had said we just wanted oysters and drinks. Hardly welcoming. Was warned this place could be snobby. Long wait for the oysters and beer to arrive. We will not return here because there is a lot of competition for our restaurant business and we don’t need to be treated as the British say in a “shirty” manner.

We were basically "shooed" out of the door for not having a reservation; meanwhile, we saw a couple getting in and the lady mentioned issues with the check-in system, so the hostess asked whether her number was from abroad - upon the positive response, the hostess visibly recoiled as if the lady were sick or something. I will definitely avoid visiting again and suggest anyone willing to do so be mindful of the kind of customer attention you might get.

Ok so we had a reservation for 5.30pm but couldn’t be accommodated outside when we got there and asked. Our server took our order right away and 20min later our two drinks - a beer and a wine arrived. Our petite seafood tower came about 10min after that. What a disappointment - not worth the $49 we were charged. We didn’t bother ordering a main course, asked for our bill and left with a $72 hole in our pocket. No tip for you, my man!

Ordered 4 dozen oysters during their happy hour, great oysters specially PEI and NS oysters. Also ordered Ceviche - wasn't enjoyable at all compared to the scallops.

Finally ordered some lobsters, it was worth it! Definitely good to visit.

Made reservations that they changed on us last minute without letting us know ahead of time which was extremely extremely disappointing. Almost all of the hostesses at the front act like they're too good for this job, are not friendly or have any good service at all.

However, the food itself was good. We came here during their happy hour special and got some oysters and the marinated mussels. The mussels were very tasty but they were a bit too much in flavour after having a few. However, that is just my personal opinion. The oysters were all very fresh and tasty. I wish they came with a better selection of sauces but I liked the vinaigrette the most. Our server was very attentive and nice as well.

Our group ordered the seafood tower, squid ink pasta and whole lobster dinner - all of which were incredible! The oysters and snow crab legs came with many different flavourful sauces; the texture of the pasta was rich/creamy without being overly saucy; and the lobster was among the best we’ve had in NS.

Staff were very friendly and helpful!

Absolutely awesome experience from the great service to the oysters and beer. This place has the best happy hour between 4-6 with half off oysters and $5 craft draft or $2 off glass of wine. We will definitely be back our next time in Halifax!

I usually avoid giving bad reviews as business struggle. But this place can do better. We had the fresh fish which was a very small dish and extremely expensive for the size.
It was tasty.
Washrooms were dirty

We had the seafood platter, it was pricey but we didn't feel cheated. Also had a nice NS sparkling wine. Was nice to find some seafood in the touristy area that wasn't fried to sh*t. Their oyster bar looked beautiful, would definitely be a great spot to watch them prep once they open the bar seating again

The seafood was good and fresh however, what the menu wrote and what we recieved did not seem to match. Our server was very disappointing. It felt as if she didn't know what she was doing and did not communicate any delays/issues with us. This was surprising as it wasn't busy at all. The manager was very kind and accommodating.

We got the shuckers dozen, the seafood boil and the ceviche. Drinks were Caesar and strawberry mojito. The hostess was rude and not friendly. Our server was warm and friendly and checked in on us. The best part of the meal were the oysters because, let's face it. You can't do those wrong. Everything else including the ceviche and seafood boil was bland. The corn bread that came with the boil was dry and crumbly. The drinks tasted watered down as well and lacked taste. We sat outside and there was a baby rat hanging around.

Delicious food and friendly and funny staff. Our waiter gave us great local recommendations for our trip.
I had the squid ink pasta, added mussels, and my husband had the fish of the day. Prices were reasonable and the patio was beautiful at night.
I would definitely go back!

Went to Shuck for the first time last week.
My friend called an hour before to make reservations, and specifically asked for a table outdoors, and was informed that we didn't need a reservation as many tables were available.
Once we arrived all the tables were taken (no biggie) and we were sat inside. We asked if a table became available outside if we could move tables, but never heard anymore from it the entire visit.
The Oysters were good as expected, however the Calamari we ordered was definitely frozen out of a bag and deep-fried, and the presentation looked like someone spilled tartar all over the sides of the plate lol. We also had an order of the mussels which were pretty disappointing, the broth was good, however the size of the mussels were pretty sad, as I could've gotten larger ones if I went to the grocery store myself.
We had hoped for "higher quality" for the price we were paying. The restaurant probably gets more tourists than locals and honestly, NOT the best seafood bar in town and definitely not worth the money.

I had the tuna and threw up all night after. The waitress Rebecca was also very rude, she waved the menus in my fathers face to get his attention. Definitely not worth the price.

Busy Saturday night in summer so we did wait a bit to get our food - but it was definitely worth it. Service was friendly and professional and we were well taken care of while we waited. We shared the shucker's dozen, then I chose the fresh fish which was a salmon fillet, and my partner had a lobster dinner. We'll certainly be back!

Disappointing given the reviews. Ordered fresh oysters, seafood chowder, and panko-breaded fish & chips. The Oysters were the best part of the meal but presentation was sloppy; there were chunks of ice from the plate inside the oysters. Chowder had plenty of meat and potatoes, but was almost too salty to eat. The panko breading on the fish made it very cruchy, and the fish itself appeared to have been previously frozen (surprising for a place that's right on Halifax harbourfront). Service was efficient and youthful. Although not an inedible meal, for non-raw seafood there's better options at Katch and other seafood huts.

Hands down one of the best places to come to for fresh seafood in Halifax, especially if you're looking for lobster! The location is great, being so close to the waterfront and nearby hotels. The ambiance was nice and the service was friendly and wonderful - our server went above and beyond to accommodate our dietary restrictions. The seafood tower is great as a sampler to try out the variety of seafood they offer, especially if you're in a group. The shrimp & clam pasta was simply delicious, the squid ink added a unique touch. The whole lobster was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing too. Ended off the night with some dessert and coffee, totally worth the visit. Would definitely come back again the next time we're in Halifax!

A wonderful experience! Our server was graceful and attentive, giving us lots of time. Each dish was perfectly prepared and exquisitely fresh. The environment was calm and spacious. 10/10 will definitely be back.

Was looking forward to the meal but were super disappointed. We were stuck outside on the empty patio and essentially forgotten about. We ordered oysters which were good, but our Seafood Boil was set on a piece of fake newspaper usually used for fish and chips that was ripping and disintegrating into our food.

We also ordered from the raw bar and it was lacklustre. The scallops were sort of room temp and the cucumbers were soggy as if they’d been sitting out.

Really wanted to like this place but it was a big miss

I would give zero stars to this restaurant if I could.
First they lie about their happy hour specials on their website and in their advertisements. As you can see in the screen shots from their menu, happy hour includes 1/2 price raw bar+oysters. Though when you go there, they say only oysters are in happy hour special and not the rest of the raw bar.
Second, their food is not fresh at all. Oysters were dry and chewy, snow crab was completely dry, old and tasteless.halibut, tuna and scallop dishes were made from frozen (or made days ago), they were soggy and tasted funny.
Third, I had a bad oyster, and I was violently ill all night. The oyster tasted fishy and smelly when I had it but could do nothing about it after eating it!
I don’t recommend going here to anyone unless you want to waste your money and probably get ill.

Our server was lovely and the atmosphere was perfect, oysters during happy hour are a must! We decided to go big and get the seafood tower, which was quite underwhelming for 80$. Snow crab was very dry and nearly tasteless, we told our server and she notified the chef, who sent her back with a "that's the way its supposed to be" comment. I have worked as a server for 10 years, and empathized with this server for having to come back and tell us that - I can only imagine the chefs attitude as he cooks for both The Cut & Shuck! Regardless, the server took care of a round of drinks and we stayed to order from The Cut's menu - best steak we have ever had!

The area is really romantic and is perfect for a night out, its a little small, but was quiet, fancy, and suitable for a couple. All in all its a nice place to enjoy the weekend nights!

We are huge eaters and we unknowingly arrived during happy hour today.lucky us! We had the oysters and 5 other dishes.all were delicious.all were fresh.our waitress was very knowledgeable about wine pairing and she was very friendly.the atmosphere in the courtyard was fantastic and we wished we tried this place sooner! Will definitely return and I suggest everyone visit this pretty restaurant.

We have been here a few times and has always been delicious. We go during the happy hour where you can get oysters and appetizers for a great price. They always have a wide variety of oysters to choose from and my favorite appetizer is the scallop seviche. It is amazing witch such a delicious tomato sauce on it. They also have a good selection of drinks and most times good service, we only had once incidence of a bad server. I would definitely suggest coming here if you love seafood.

Great atmosphere, delicious oysters and pretty fine halibut ceviche. Waitress was super nice and gave recommendations on places to visit nearby. Worthwhile stop for your trip! Oysters are half price between 5 and 6!