A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar, Carmel-By-The-Sea CA

Don’t be fooled by the reviews. The food was very bland. The service was decent but the food was terrible. The fish and chips as well as the clam chowder didn’t have any flavor. The shucked oysters had shells all through them. This was a total waste of money.

Great seafood menu! Good drinks. Can dine outside with heat lamps if needed. Dog friendly outside. Food was super tasty and staff was very friendly and professional. Definitely will return!

This little place is awesome. Wait for a table if you have to.it's worth it. Food is great! Drink menu is extensive. Yum. Going back again next time we are in the area.

Finally a place that serves calamari the right way, with cocktail and horseradish!
We started with the artichoke. It’s exactly as described just a simple steamed artichoke. It was kinda blah for our tasting. We prefer them grilled, with garlic and/or balsamic.
The calamari was good and had the right sauce.
Salad was fresh and the ranch dressing was fine.
Key lime dessert was good.
Kathys customer service was amazing. She was sweet and accommodating and gave us all the sauces we needed. Would go back for Kathy.

They were closed during early start of pandemic. We were excited that they were open both for indoor and outdoor seating!

Tried all the oysters they had that day. I liked the ones from Spain the best, but over all the oysters were a bit "meh". Had to put quite a lot of salt in my clam chowder for it to have any flavor. The horseradish was VERY fresh, and therefore very spicy!

Forget the local competition. This is where you want to go for fresh or raw seafood. Crowded, even in off season, for a reason.

FORGET IT! They are entering COVID plus one as CASH ONLY. A DEATH SENTENCE.

Stay away. Stay FAR away. Go to Flahertys or Carmel Fish House so you dont need an ATM machine in 2021.

I'm not a big oyster fan, but I've heard from some who rave about this place. They have good clam chowder. Not as fun with covid restrictions, because you can't sit at the oyster bar and watch the chefs, but a good place for a bite in Carmel.

Oysters excellent, service excellent, drinks top notch. Artichoke was overcooked. Fun time with nice staff. Nice hideaway from the Carmel crowded street.

Delicious food, raw or cooked. The po boy sandwich was hands down the best iv ever had. The drinks were on point. We will go back everytime we are in town.

Great food all around. I could have ordered the whole menu. Everything I had was delicious. The crab cake the clam chowder, the 24 oysters, all great. Will be returning when I come back out there.

Great place for oysters on the half shell! The food was delicious. We ordered take-out, but it is outdoor dining. The oysters were so good I forgot to take pictures for you to see.

Had the fried combo platter it was superb! Fresh seafood and lightly battered, very good. Had the Chimay with this late lunch treat. Wait staff were friendly and super accommodating, with an outdoor heater. Visiting from southern California and been coming here for years and without a beat it was like coming home!

Outstanding fresh seafood and nice cocktails too. Highly recommend the clam chowder, the fish & chips, and their crab salad. Grab a seat at the bar (after COVID) and relax.

Very Popular! For good reason - You may have to leave your name and number with the hostess. Do it - so worth it. Petite and wonderful bar and restaurant. Great menu - with everything I like. Truth: Best Bloody Mary I've ever had.and, turns out it is the same with Moscow Mules.and, a very impressive wine list.

If you want to simply chill and grab a small bite with a drink this is a great place! They are definitely known for their oysters. I like oysters but have never known there was a difference between the multiple places where they are fished. The waitress explained and they did not disappoint. Great Food. Greats drinks. Great Service