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| - My family and I first decided to try this place and were surprised with the really cool happy hour deals from 3-6 daily ($5.95 for very large dishes normally $10). The service is pretty laid-back. A hostess is usually not present during the day and you can sit wherever you want. Or when it's busy, the staff is so busy, it's hard for them to get to you in a timely manner. Either way, the environment of the place and the food is worth it, in my opinion.
There's an arcade on the first floor for the young and the young-at-heart. Tickets that are won can be exchanged for prizes at the prize booth, which I've noticed contained small things such as candy to very large things such as a Wii. The arcade area is probably where a lot of families prefer to sit because there is a huge wall and windows separating the arcade area from the bar. There are booths in the bar section too, but I hardly sit there. TVs span the upper walls showing various sports programs. The bar is also filled with video poker for people who would like to play. A claw game can be played with lobster: "you catch it, we cook it," is the slogan. Upstairs is the best part. There's a patio/balcony that can overlook the Strip and at night, it is the best place to be at. There is a bar upstairs that is manned during opening hours (which is 24/7, by the way). A large projection screen for tv programming is centered by 2 other flat-screens and all of this stands above a beautiful and large fireplace. Throughout the patio are fire heaters that can be turned on as well as shades that can be brought down to hide the wind or the sun. The furniture upstairs is exactly patio-style: wooden tables and chairs or lounge sofas are spread across the place. Or, you can simply take any of the smaller stools next to the fireplace if you wish. Everything is pretty relaxed at the restaurant if you want that experience.
The restaurant, being that it is named HalfShell, should be known for its seafood, but don't let that deter you from the many other non-seafood choices that are equally good. Favorites of my family's includes the Nachos, the Chicken fingers, and the Lettuce Wraps. The Nachos are enormous and can be ordered regular with meat and/or with seafood, which is also a good choice. Some dishes are salty and oily, but nonetheless are good enough. The drinks are very varied and the drink specials are really cool. The Toasted Almond drink I tried is a frozen drink and it was tasty and not too strong. Very light for those who want a drink without getting tipsy. Other drinks I tried aren't too strong either, which I prefer.
In general, the prices are a little on the steep end (about $8-10/dish) but considering the portion size and the quality, I say it's reasonable. If you want to try this place for a smaller price, there is the Happy Hour specials I noted earlier. Check the menu on their website for exact days, as I have forgotten at this time.
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