Shell Shack - Mesquite

My kids LOVE Shell Shack. They have a new menu, so I tried one of the new entee's. Big mistake. The baked catfish was bland, rice was mushy and also bland. The broccoli was good, but you can't add extras on top. Luckily, the manager came out and swapped it out with a salad I wanted. It took forever (maybe 15-20 minutes) for a plate of just lettuce to come out. I'm a salad lover, but it had too much dressing. My kids loved their meals, but I wish there was a price on the menu for the Boils. We were seated very quickly, but there is no table for 5 (unless they squeeze another chair in. If they push 2 tables together, you're automatically charged 20%. The waitress was nice, but this will be my last visit (with the entire family).

Whoowee some guud eatins! First time eating and everything was tasty plus a nice good clean restaurant. Love all the bright colors and bar looked cool with some character. Got my grub on and left with leftovers for that night. Good staff and good times at this place he'll come back in the future. Yeehaw

The food was great seems slightly over priced but was isn't now a days. I ordered the Buffalo sandwich gotta admit its definitely one of the best ones I've had and the little touch they add to the top bun was a plus . You do have to do a lot of looking around to complete their menu . What I mean is the market value of each item is written on the wall and it's ok I understand the market value fluctuates. But you won't find the kid menu on the table menu you gotta find that on the wall too. They only have 2 options so not that big of a deal . They have a decent size bar as well .The waitress was good no complaints there. The only reason I gave 4 stars was because the second we walked in to get seated one of the first things the hostess mentioned was how there is a 20% gratuity for party of 6 or more. Probably not a bad thing if you're allowed to read it yourself on the wall or the menu. But by them telling you the second you walk in it has you feeling like they are cornering you before they sit you. How are you going to tell me what I'm tipping? Also that's a double edge sword if you're going to tell me what I'm tipping then I should be allowed to tell you how good my waitress better be. Overall I'd definitely still comeback now that I know how they operate Probably won't feel so rough around the edges on my next visit

What a fun place, Our waitress was Awesome. This is the Heavy Weight it has everything. Food was a little over cooked but we had fun.

I have eaten here a few times and because it's close to my house I keep going. The service was subpar at best. My daughter and I waited for a server to greet us at our table for almost 10 minutes after we were seated. I finally went to the bar and asked a random employee if we could get someone to come take our order and the host ended up returning to assist us. I ordered grilled shrimp. Have you ever tried to remove the shell from shrimp AFTER its been seasoned and grilled. If you'd like to try your hand at it, go here and get it. Unless you have the patience of a Saint, you will find yourself frustrated rather quickly. I wouldn't have been upset about it if the menu would've stated the shrimp will be cooked and served with the entire shell on. Needless to say, I didn't finish it. My daughter enjoyed her crab legs so that was a plus. I would not recommend this place unless you just REALLY want seafood and want to spend money for average food and before average service.