Half Shell Raw Bar Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Half Shell Raw Bar, a seafood lover’s paradise tucked away in Key West, FL. This lively dive bar combines a casual atmosphere with an impressive menu, perfect for both lunch and dinner. Here, fresh seafood takes center stage, with highlights like the renowned Conch Chowder, rich Crab Fritters, and succulent Buffalo Shrimp, each bursting with flavor.
For those seeking variety, the Seafood Sampler showcases an assortment of fried delights, providing a taste of everything. Don’t miss out on the distinctive Conch Ceviche, a refreshing bite marinated in lime and spices, served with crispy tortilla chips.
- Location: 231 Margaret St, Key West, FL 33040
- Best Nights: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
- Features: Outdoor seating, full bar, happy hour specials, and more!
Whether you’re dining with friends or family, Half Shell Raw Bar offers a memorable experience with something for everyone.
Beverages
Conch Chowder
Our famous red conch chowder.
Conch Fritters
Loaded with conch, peppers and onions and served with cocktail sauce.
Crab Fritters
Golden fried blue crab fritters served with key lime mustard sauce.
Buffalo Shrimp
Golden fried, tossed in Buffalo sauce and served with ranch dressing.
Calamari Rings
Flash fried and served with cocktail sauce.
Conch Ceviche
Lime marinated with diced peppers, tomatoes and spices and served with tortilla chips.
Hot Lips
Flash fried cream cheese stuffed jalapenos served with ranch dressing.
Seafood Sampler
Crab fritters, conch fritters, calamari and popcorn shrimp served withkey lime mustard and cocktail sauce.
Popcorn Shrimp
Golden fried shrimp served with cocktail sauce.
Fish Dip
House made with cream cheese, onions and spices and served with crackers.
Buffalo Wings
Golden fried and served with celery and blue cheese dressing.
Coconut shrimp
House Salad
Fresh greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and croutons.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese and croutons.
Hummus with Grilled Pita Bread
House made and served with feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomatoes and cucumbers.
Edith's Salad
Fresh greens with cherry tomatoes, bacon, roasted corn, sliced avocado, sliced egg and cucumbers.
Crab Cake Salad
Served on fresh greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons.
Starters
Salads
Clams Casino
Baked with bacon, peppers and onions.
1/2 Dozen Oysters Rockefeller
Baked oysters topped with our signature Rockefeller mixture.
Mussels
Steamed in a spicy red sauce or garlic white wine sauce and served with toasted garlic bread.
1/2 Dozen Garlic Oysters
Baked with key lime garlic butter.
1/2 Dozen BBQ Oysters
Baked with BBQ sauce, bacon and Parmesan cheese.
Baked Oysters Sampler
Rockefeller, garlic and BBQ oysters. 2 each.
Bucket of Clams
Middleneck clams steamed with garlic butter. 18 count.
BBQ Tuna Sandwich
Chargrilled and topped with barbecue sauce on a toasted kaiser roll. Served with french fries, coleslaw and a pickle.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Boneless and skinless chicken breast, served with key lime mustard sauce on a toasted kaiser roll. Served with french fries, coleslaw and a pickle.
Fresh Tuna Salad Sandwich
House made and served on toasted Cuban bread. Served with french fries, coleslaw and a pickle.
Cracked Conch Sandwich
Served with key lime mustard sauce on toasted Cuban bread. Served with french fries, coleslaw and a pickle.
1/2 lb. Hamburger
Grilled to perfection on a toasted kaiser roll. Served with french fries, coleslaw and a pickle.
Jumbo Crab Cake Sandwich
Flash fried and served on toasted kaiser roll with key lime mustard. Served with french fries, coleslaw and a pickle.
Raw Bar
Sandwiches
Oyster Po'Boy
Fried golden brown and topped with coleslaw and Muenster cheese on toasted Cuban bread. Served with french fries.
Shrimp Po'Boy
Fried golden brown and topped with coleslaw and Muenster cheese on toasted Cuban bread. Served with french fries.
Grouper Po'Boy
Fried golden brown and topped with coleslaw and Muenster cheese on toasted Cuban bread. Served with french fries.
Chicken and Chips Basket
Served with key lime mustard sauce, french fries and coleslaw.
Fish and Chips Basket
Served with tartar sauce, french fries and coleslaw.
Shrimp and Chips Basket
Served with cocktail sauce, french fries and coleslaw.
Oysters and Chips Basket
Served with tartar sauce, french fries and coleslaw.
Po'Boys
Baskets
Seafood Pasta
Dolphin, clams, mussels and shrimp with a spicy marinara sauce or garlic white wine sauce over linguine pasta with toasted garlic bread.
Fried Oyster Dinner
Lightly breaded and flash fried. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Stuffed Snapper
Served with blue crab meat stuffing and broiled with white wine, garlic, lemon and butter. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Cracked Conch Dinner
Flash fried, tenderized, Bahamian conch steak. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Grilled Rib Eye Steak
Chargrilled and beautifully marbled. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Surf and Turf
Rib eye steak served with your choice of seafood. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Grilled with butter, lemon and garlic. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Fried Jumbo Shrimp
Golden fried. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Fried Seafood Combo
Dolphin, shrimp and scallops, golden fried. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Broiled Seafood Combo
Dolphin, shrimp and scallops, broiled with white wine, garlic, lemon and butter. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Stuffed Shrimp
Stuffed with blue crab stuffing and broiled with white wine, garlic, lemon and butter. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Seared Scallops
Seared with butter, lemon and garlic. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Fried Scallops
Lightly breaded and flash fried. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Lobster Clam Bake Dinner
6 oz. lobster tail, clams, mussels and shrimp with red bliss potatoes and corn on the cob, steamed with our key lime garlic butter.
Broiled Twin Lobster Tails
Two 6 oz. lobster tails broiled with key lime garlic butter and white wine. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Lobster Surf and Turf
12 oz. grilled rib eye steak with a broiled 6 oz. lobster tail. Served with a choice of 2 sides.
Broiled Lobster Combo
6 oz. lobster tail, shrimp, scallops and dolphin broiled with key lime garlic butter and white wine. Served with a choice of 2 sides.