Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

For a place called the Shuckin' Shack, these have to be about the worst oysters I've ever had. The biggest issue is they weren't clean. After getting the oysters loose and ready MYSELF, I went to enjoy 1 and ended up with dirt and seaweed in and on my mouth. These folks literally do nothing but pop the top shell off the oyster, slap it on a bed of ice, and serve it to you. No cleaning, no preparation. Don't recommend anything here but for the love of God if you must get anything, avoid the oysters. For entrees, the 716 was ordered (basically a shrimp wrap) and the Low Country Boil. The latter is shrimp, potatoes, sliced kielbasa, and corn with slaw on the side. If you look at the photo, you can see how pitiful the food looks. Seasoning on the shell of the unpeeled shrimp and none of that flavor made it on the actual meat of the shrimp. Service was slow and horrible for a place that was very much not busy. At the time of my visit, there were maybe 5 folks at the bar and about 3 other tables occupied besides my table. Ordered an adult beverage and ended up never getting it. Waitress said it was going to be out shortly and then came back 15 minutes later to tell me they actually didn't have the ingredients in stock to make my drink. I had never eaten here so I had no expectations but man of I would've, not a single 1 would've been met. I usually get dessert to try to get the full experience of a restaurant on my 1st visit but didn't even bother at this place. If you like mid to low par food and service, check this place out. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

So excited to have an oyster and seafood spot in downtown Alpharetta! Great menu, delicious food and exceptional service from Leigh. Can’t wait to come back and try more!

We are so excited to welcome a great oyster/seafood place to Alpharetta. First time in a were very impressed with the fresh seafood and quality of preparation. We will be back many times because this place will be around for a long time.

We really enjoyed our first trip to Shuckin Shack in Alpharetta. The host staff was very pleasant and got us seated right away. They were so nice setting up a high chair for my 1-year-old and moving our stroller to a safe space. The waiter we had (I can’t remember his name - younger guy who told us he had several siblings) was fantastic. The food was delicious and the drinks were good. We had the raw seafood platter and it was excellent. Also had the halibut sandwich, fries pickles, oyster shooters, etc. All were good orders. The staff was very kind and accommodating to a 1-year-old being in the restaurant on a busy Saturday night. Kudos to the team on an all around great experience. We will be back and recommend everyone else try it out.

What a disappointment! I had been eagerly waiting for Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar to open in Alpharetta for months after MUCH buildup on their social media — only to be completely let down when I finally went on a Friday night. The restaurant wasn’t even busy, yet service was painfully slow from start to finish. It took nearly 15 minutes just to get our beers, and we had to ask several times for water before it ever showed up. Our server was nice enough but admitted it was his first night waiting tables, and it was obvious his training was minimal at best. When my ½ pound of snow crab legs finally arrived, they were rubbery, hard to crack open, and barely had any meat inside. I had to ask for crab crackers and didn’t get them until halfway through my meal — and even then, they didn’t help much because the legs were too small for them to serve any purpose. The slaw was served in a tiny dipping ramekin, and the half ear of corn looked sad and unappetizing. After months of anticipation, this was a major disappointment. Both the service and food were far below expectations, and honestly, it would be very hard for me to give this place another chance.

I sat at the bar. The oysters were good. The fried shrimp dinner attached was like a meal I would expect at captain Ds fast food seafood. The tiny shrimp were straight out of a frozen bag thrown into a fryer. The service at the bar was terrible. One bartender was on her phone the whole time I was there, and the other was distracted by a rather loud friend who was sitting at the bar. The only one who seemed like he really knew what he was doing was the young kid who brought me cocktail sauce because no one asked if I needed anything else with this tiny shrimp basket.

I don’t usually leave reviews, but I had to give a huge shoutout to Gabby, who was hands-down one of the best servers I’ve ever had. From the moment we walked in, Gabby made the entire experience warm, welcoming, and truly memorable. She was upbeat, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu — especially the oysters (which can definitely be intimidating if you're not a seafood expert!). She walked us through our options, gave honest recommendations, and made sure every detail was just right. What really stood out was her energy and genuine care — she wasn’t just “taking orders,” she was creating an experience. Whether it was checking in at the perfect time, making great drink suggestions, or just making us laugh, Gabby was the kind of server who turns a good dinner into a great night. If you’re planning to visit Shuckin’ Shack in Alpharetta, ask for Gabby. Trust me — she’s a gem and deserves all the recognition.

My friend of many years and it came to the Aloharetta Shuckin’ Oyster Bar at noon today, October 17, 2025. Krista was our waitress and she was spot on. Our food was outstanding, my friend had fried Cod with Cole Slaw and fries and I had a House Salad with Hush Puppies. Each of us left there with almost as much as we had eaten, so enough for another meal! Fabulous salad with a variety of lettuces, cucumbers, tomatoes and a delicious house made Balsamic Vinegerette Dressing. We highly recommend! Newly opened and excellent service. Hope Krista is your Server!

Enjoyed a delicious meal at the brand new Shuckin' Shack in Alpharetta! The cold crab dip was a great start and came with exactly the right number of toast points to enjoy every last morsel. The grilled garlic-Parmesan oysters were melt-in-your-mouth delicious with a subtle smokiness that was perfection. (We ordered six. Will definitely get more next time!) I'm a shrimp and grits lover so had to try it even though I prefer traditional loose grits to the grit cake they serve up here. And... it was a fantastic dish. The grit cake wasn't at all dry (passed the test!) and the rest of the dish was creamy goodness. Cocktails were also on point. The Shucktini was a dirty martini with spicy olives, an Old Bay rim and a steamed oyster. Smooth and delicious! Menu prices are VERY reasonable. Atmosphere was casual and fun. Looking forward to a return trip with my whole family soon.

DO NOT EAT HERE unless you're willing to gamble with food poisoning and blatantly irresponsible management. My husband and I visited this restaurant excited to enjoy a seafood boil. What we experienced instead was some of the most rancid seafood we've ever encountered. That is not an exaggeration -- "rancid" is the only word that fits. The oysters smelled and tasted completely off, the shrimp had no texture, and they too gave off a rancid odor and flavor. Concerned for our health and wanting to provide feedback -- especially given this is a new establishment -- we politely asked to speak to a manager. What we got was someone who appeared to be another server, not a manager. As former restaurant workers, we could tell there was no real chain of accountability. Eventually, a man we assume was the senior manager arrived -- wearing open-toed Birkenstock sandals. This is not only unprofessional but a clear violation of Georgia Health Code, and it left us feeling even more uneasy. His attitude was dismissive, and he seemed more offended that we didn't enjoy the food than concerned that it could have made us sick. This visit left us feeling unsafe, unheard, and genuinely alarmed about the standards here. Yes, they comped the boil, but we still paid $70 for what added up to maybe 5-10 bites of questionable seafood. We weren't expecting a free meal -- we were expecting accountability. Instead, we were pressured to take home crab legs (which were the only halfway decent item), and the staff clearly just wanted the interaction over with. This restaurant needs to lose its ego, reassess its management, and seriously consider the safety of its guests. Until then, we strongly urge others to stay away for their own health and peace of mind.

Me and my wife came in to try the new Oyster place. We liked the nautical theme and bright ambiance . Our waitress was nice and attentive. We had the Cappy's roast and split it. The crab legs were good but even though we had the cracker the puller for getting the meat out was missing. To be fair we didn't ask if they had one but it should be furnished with the rest of the utensils. The oysters we got were steamed and very good with the horseradish sauce! The jumbo steamed shrimp with old bay and cocktail sauce was delicious!! The clams were the least favorite but still good. In sum, we were pleased with our visit and hope this restaraunt makes it in Alpharetta as Atlanta metro is short on good seafood places.

Food was not good at all. I would rather pay good money for fantastic seafood. I paid good money for terrible food. Service was great shoutout to garret. Oysters and claims were sandy. Corn was so bad it reminded me of school lunch. Best thing was the crab legs which were obviously frozen. Would rather just go to the grocery store and get my own seafood for the same price. Everything was frozen don't go and also what was that terrible beeping noise ?? Maybe turn the timer down.

Grabbed some lunch today with friends at the Shuckin shack, oyster bar in Alpharetta. The atmosphere was great and our server was tremendous, she was from Louisiana. The food was nothing to brag about but we'll give it another try.

I ordered fried cod and oysters. Both were delish, service was great! I'll definitely be back!

I was excited to try Shuckin Shack in Alpharetta A few months ago we ate at the one in Cumming and enjoyed it We were so disappointed last night The ambiance is what you expect - beach vibe The service was terrible Our waiter Darren might be brand new to waiting tables and it showed - waited 10 minutes with menus before acknowledged then told I will be back soon without taking a drink order When drink order was placed it took over 10 minutes to arrive (86 Iced tea) Finally ordered Food was very average Darren never came by to see if we needed anything (my husband asked for more dressing for his salad but he finished it before it came after asking twice) My oyster po boy had thousand island dressing drizzled on top (not a fan) and asked for plain It took 19 minutes for the new po boy The veggies have zero taste (like frozen bag veggies microwaved) They definitely need training for waitstaff and an overhaul of food quality I will watch reviews and see if they improve I do a lot of ckient events and was hoping to use the upstairs patio for private events. That's not likely unless the food improves.

2 stars only because the crab dip was good. I can't remember the last time I had such flavorless food. Ordered their "low country boil" - shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes for ~$30 I think. I think they boiled everything individually in unseasoned water. Nothing had flavor. Not even salt. I don't mean "oh this isn't as good as the best low country boil I've ever had". I've chewed on pencils that had more flavor than any of this. The melted butter didn't even have flavor, and it was just colder than room temp??? Don't think it was real butter. Wife had raw oysters (no oyster fork). They tried to do their own cocktail sauce, I think? But I also don't think they've ever had cocktail sauce? Oysters were meh. In-laws had some of their fried shrimp and fries. Again, you might as well crack open dinosaur nuggets and you'll get better food. Apparently, they were out of Bloody Mary mix by 2p on a Saturday. I guess no one at the restaurant had enough brains to run to Walmart and pick some up. They were busy when we showed up, (no wait, but a pretty full restaurant), but by the time we left there were only maybe 4 families still around and a lot of staff (including our waitress with our drinks empty) just standing around. No wet wipes provided with our peel n eat shrimp. Waitress didn't even know where they were. She checked on our table once before ordering food to get drinks, once way after our food was brought to the table and drinks (soda and water) had been sitting low for a while and then once more for the checks. Worst service ever? Nah. 3/10 is probably a fair score there. Could be nitpicky about the furniture and "ambiance" as Yelp puts it, but it was unremarkable enough to where I don't care. The flavorless food eclipsed all other feedback I can give. Not even tasted gross, just ZERO flavor. Unless all you want is cold crab dip, go to Long John Silvers before you go here.

Welcome to the Beach in Alpharetta.... Great steamed seafood, oysters just like a Destin, Fl beach restaurant. "Up to your elbows in butter" bring me another beer and some more paper towels - Fantastic Reasonable prices - great food - a welcome addition to the Alpharetta Downtown Restaurant District Ron S.

As a downtown Alpharetta resident I was excited to learn that we had a new oyster bar coming to our city center. My first visit was a disappointment. Raw oysters on the half shell at $1.50 each is reasonable, but they were tiny. They came from Virginia. My experience has been that the gulf oysters, which are primarily from Louisiana are larger and better. my entrée was a fried shrimp basket. The shrimp were lightly breaded in properly cooked, but once again tiny like popcorn shrimp. The sides were good but proportions wrong. Too many hush puppies and a tiny portion of coleslaw. I will give it another chance later because I want to try the Poboy sandwich but for raw oysters, I will go to Hugo's in Roswell Service was good

Much the same as other reviews. Never do a review right after a place opens but we walked out after waiting for well over an hour for our food. Even after we asked, they said we were next up...nope. Owner needs to figure out how to train the staff to address situations as well. And the kitchen might need someone with experience to turn that train wreck around.

"You'd have a better dining experience at a DMV." Ah, Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar -- where time stands still, tables remain unwiped, and drinks are more of a myth than a menu item. We waited and waited and waited... for everything... enough time to learn a new language at the end of it all. One margarita never arrived. No staff could tell us? It may still be in limbo, somewhere between the bar and the void. The table was never cleared, essential items not provided at the onset (napkins and cutlery seemingly unavailable luxury items at this place), really setting the tone for what would become an evening of slow, sticky disappointment. Our waitress was lovely -- truly sweet -- but tragically untrained. She appeared as confused by the menu as we were by the fact that the restaurant was allowed to open in this condition. Food? Well. After over an hour, oysters finally arrived, presumably via rowboat. Unfortunately, they were as exciting as wet gravel. Mains were no better -- lukewarm, missing items listed on the menu, and completely unremarkable. Honestly, we left hungry. The best part? Trying to pay was a saga. No one came. No one noticed. We just wanted to leave so we could actually go eat dinner -- which, hilariously, is why we came in the first place. Yes, we were told "We've only just opened" -- multiple times. But let me assure you, the prices were fully mature. The 'managers' (possibly too strong a word here) and owner drifted through the space, ineffective, invisible, and entirely unfazed. If this is how it runs not even a week in, I shuckin' dread what's to come.

I would usually give a break for a new opening but it did take 56 minutes to get 2 dozen oysters that amounts to a small dime size oyster. Basically ate cheese and jalapeños. Couldn't wait to get out the door so I could eat. Asked the server what was up she asked the manager who was more concerned his buddies were happy and literally did 0 or even approached to offer a solution. If it's all about customer service this place missed the mark.

Oysters and shrimp were great! The ambiance and decorations were great! Service was just okay...sat at the bar and constantly had to flag our server down to order. Lots of team members working who seemed more interested in each other than the patrons.

Visited Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar during it's first week open and came away really impressed. The service was great, the atmosphere was festive and fun, and most importantly the seafood was fresh and delicious. Alpharetta needed a good casual seafood spot and SOB has delivered! We had chargrilled oysters, shrimp po-boy, crabcake sandwich and steamed clams and all were very tasty. The other really great thing are the prices...very reasonable for the area.

I wanted to like this place. Really did. The wait was 30 minutes longer than we were quoted. (It's opening week, it happens, maybe to be expected) We ordered drinks right away, it took 15 minutes or so to get a Bucket of Beers, another 10 for the margarita and single beer. The specialty margarita was so bad. It didn't taste like a margarita at all and was watered down from the ice melting before I got it. Two other people who ordered the margarita also said it was not good. They replaced it with something else, that took another 15 minutes. The server was so apologetic, the bartenders seemed less than concerned. The food - I wish I had better news. But I don't. The fried items were overcooked on the outside and a few were still raw in the middle (hush puppies and shrimp!). Hope we don't get sick from the shrimp. The fries seemed to be rolled in salt. We ordered the cold Crab dip. It wasn't cold. It was almost in a puddle from sitting out. (Temp outside tonight was in the 70's, that wasn't the problem) The Parmesan oysters had so much cheese, it was hard to find the oyster. The raw ones came out on a tray with some ice. But most of it had melted and some of the oysters were filled with water. Owner was nice, server was nice, but we were there over 2 hours, solely because it took so long to get everything. Very unfortunate.