Halifax Restaurant Guide: Shuck Seafood + Oyster Bar

If you're looking for fresh, high-quality seafood in Halifax, Shuck is a must-visit spot! 🦞 From their famous seafood towers to dollar-fifty oysters during happy hour, this place never disappoints. Here’s a detailed breakdown of everything I’ve tried so far—plus why I keep coming back! 1. Seafood Tower 🦪 The star of the menu! Everything on this tower is incredibly fresh—succulent lobster claws (adorably served with a lemon slice 😆), plump shrimp, and of course, oysters. They serve three Nova Scotia oysters and three PEI oysters, and honestly? The PEI ones were noticeably sweeter and creamier. If you love oysters, this is a must-order! 2. Seafood Linguine I’ve ordered this twice because it’s just that good! The pasta is perfectly al dente, and the seafood (shrimp, mussels, scallops) is so fresh that every bite has a natural sweetness. The light garlic-white wine sauce ties it all together without overpowering the ingredients. Definitely one of their best dishes! 3. Happy Hour Oysters ($1.50 Each!) 🦪 I made a special trip just for this deal—and while they were still good, they weren’t as amazing as my first visit. Turns out, oyster flavor and size vary depending on the harvest location! That day, the PEI oysters were still the winners—brinier and plumper than the NS ones. Still, at $1.50 per oyster, you really can’t complain! 4. Seafood Chowder 🥣 A classic Maritime dish, and Shuck’s version is packed with fresh fish, shrimp, and potatoes. It was a tad salty for my taste, but still enjoyable. The creamy broth and generous chunks of seafood make it a solid choice, especially on colder days. 5. Jamaican Tacos 🌮 The only miss of the night. 😐 The jerk-spiced meat was dry and a bit tough, and the flavors didn’t quite come together. I’d skip this next time and stick to their seafood specialties. Bonus: Drinks & Happy Hour! 🍺 Feature Beer: They rotate their draft selection daily, and I’ve loved every one I’ve tried (even if I can never remember the names 😅). Happy Hour Discount: All drinks are $2 off during happy hour, making it the perfect time to pair oysters with a crisp beer or chilled white wine. Final Verdict: ✔ Must-order: Seafood Tower, Seafood Linguine, PEI Oysters ✔ Great Deal: Happy Hour ($1.50 oysters + $2 off drinks) ✔ Skip: Jamaican Tacos Shuck has become one of my go-to spots in Halifax—consistent quality, fresh seafood, and great happy hour deals make it worth revisiting again and again. If you love seafood, you have to try it! 🎉 #Halifax #HalifaxEats #SeafoodLover #OysterBar #HappyHour #MaritimeFood #CanadaFoodie #RepeatWorthy