SheShells Restaurant

SheShells Restaurant

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Hours
Sun
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mon
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tue
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thu
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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About
A Proud family own restaurant which has been started because of the love of South Australia and its produce. We have always felt that SA has the best seafood, diary and unique wines in Australia if not the world. The restaurant has a wide selection of international inspired dishes the highlight being the fresh black mussel pots. BYO available.
PRICE RANGE
$18.00 – $50.00
CUISINES
Seafood, International, Australian, Beer restaurants
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, BYOB, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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Vacation667426
Melbourne3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2024 couples
A windy winters evening, but warm inside this fine eating establishment. A pleasant greeting when we arrived without a reservation, we chanced it on a Thursday, and we lucked in as other patrons started to arrive. it was early in the evening after an eight hour, drive from Melbourne. Naturally a little tired and maybe jaded, but that all disappeared once we started our meal with extremely fresh Coffin Bay oysters accompanied by a rather pleasant inexpensive red wine. Yes, I know red wine with seafood, but different strokes for different folks. we also shared a king fish sashimi, served warm which was a departure from the norm. The serve of mussels that my wife had was very generous, so much so that she could not completely finish it, my King George whiting, grilled was a delight and I squeezed in a creme Brulé to finish with an expresso.
Written 26 July 2024
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Maryjane Otterspoor
Thankyou for your review hope you visit us again. Enjoy your holiday to Adelaide regards Mj and staff
Written 28 July 2024
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Voyager28847854444
33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2024 couples
We were visiting Glenelg for a few days and chose this restaurant based on positive reviews and weren’t disappointed. We started with a shared “Shells platter” consisting of oysters, scallops and mussels and they were fresh and fabulous! For mains, there are great seafood and meat choices . The Fish of the Day served with salad and chips offers a choice of 7 or 8 fantastic fish crumbed or grilled and the dessert menu is extensive. There is a good range of wines by the glass at very affordable prices. The service was excellent. A really enjoyable dining experience.
Written 3 July 2024
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Maryjane Otterspoor
Your review is lovely thankyou hope to see you again regards Mj and staff
Written 7 July 2024
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michaelmM421JS
Adelaide43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2024 couples
I love fish and I love fish restaurants. I suppose that goes with a lifetime of being in the fish business. This one is truly a gem. Have you ever been in a fish restaurant that had 10 species of fish as the fish of the day plus 2 more as sashimi? Now any upmarket fish restaurant may offer some King George Whiting, Garfish, Barramundi or Snapper even Flounder but Silver Whiting, Gummy Shark, Mulloway, Mangrove Jack , Flathead or my personal choice Coorong Mullet, I thought they were joking. Me and my wife shared a dozen scallops seared in lime juice and a deconstructed prawn cocktail for starters, flathead for her, mullet for me with chips, salad and slaw, finished with crème brûlée and apple pie both with ice cream. A glass of Brown Bros.Prosecco for my wife and a sensational Hahndorf Hills Gruner Veltliner for me washed our food down wonderfully The front of house staff were wonderful, although we didn’t book I would highly recommend it because when we left the place was buzzing. Cost us around $190 without a tip which in todays day and age seems reasonably cheap
Written 21 June 2024
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Maryjane Otterspoor
Wow what a lovely review thankyou we try hard to please everyone Hope to see you again Regards Mj and staff.
Written 23 June 2024
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Tringy
Sydney378 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 couples
We enjoyed a good meal at this restaurant and Nathan was extremely charming as most other reviewers have indicated. However, when the bill came we were charged $98.50 v an expected bill of $69.00. We ordered the main size mussels - $30 and seafood basket - $39. We were served garlic bread which was implied to be free but were charged $7. The $30 main mussel bowl was served with marinara mix (not ordered) and charged $39. The final straw was corkage fee of $14.50 where no fee was visible anywhere and the restaurant advertises it is BYO and licensed. Some of what went on here is just dodgy and the sort of tourist rip off that happens overseas, not in Australia. Sure, a corkage fee is reasonable but make it obvious and fair. The rest was just unreasonable. Considering we were planning on returning to dine here again (before receiving the bill) one must consider whether it was worth the negative press you are now receiving.
Written 19 March 2024
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Maryjane Otterspoor
Hi as per our conversation we always tell people when they walk in that the corkage is $14.50 and you agreed you knew about it. Also, the first lot of garlic bread you received was complimentary, but you asked for additional bread with the mussel pot even though it came with 2 pieces according to Nathan and this is why you were charged. I am happy to refund this to you. The additional marinara in the mussel pot may have been an oversite and not understood by you when asked if you would like it but it was never intentional and definitely not Doggy. We are very honest to being over obliging with our service and meals. I am sorry you had a bad experience but 99% of people say the complete opposite of what you said in your review. Our costs are very very reasonable and we are told this every day. Hopefully you found a cheaper restaurant and enjoyed the rest of your stay. Regards MJ
Written 7 April 2024
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Granny-Mae
Newcastle466 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2024 friends
We’d past by the previous night and saw how popular the restaurant was so phone and booked for the next night. Small but inviting space with lots of beautiful shells of all sizes decorating the spaces. A delightful young man was our server explaining the menu and options. The choice of fresh seafood is quite extensive all served with fresh salad and fries. There are other meat/poultry choices but we stuck with fish. The service was quick and we were not rushed. There is a good range of wines that you can have by the glass. We made room for dessert and once again there was a lot to choose from. Overall we had a delicious feast with great service.
Written 22 June 2024
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Maryjane Otterspoor
Thankyou for yoir lovely review We are glad you tried our restaurant and hope to see you again regards Mj and staff.
Written 23 June 2024
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CraigH0901
Adelaide1350 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 couples
Visited here on the weekend and we needed to book ahead. This isn't a large place and the capacity isn't huge so plan in advance. There are quaint lighted tables with sand and sea-shells under glass as well as traditional seating up front. The service is genuine, honest, helpful & pleasant - just wasn't as prompt as we would normally like. The food is a broad range of seafood with a large selection of fish. We were surprised at the breadth of choices for a coeliac with a number of gluten free options. A good selection of wines and staff with good knowledge of wines. Reasonably priced, in the middle of the Glenelg precinct and great attention to allergies - very much worth a visit.
Written 11 January 2024
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Maryjane Otterspoor
Thank you for your review we do our best for coeliac customers. Regards MJ and staff.
Written 13 January 2024
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ralpha62
Adelaide55 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 business
Went earlier in the year for a birthday and had such a good meal our business went there for our end of year dinner. Could not have made a better choice. Service was first class, staff were attentive and well informed about the menu and the meals on offer. The range of "fish of the day" options was amazing and much wider then what you see at more expensive restaurants. Food was superb all well cooked and generous serves. Wine is mostly local and at very reasonable prices. Definitely the best seafood restaurant in Glenelg , will be back
Written 21 December 2023
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Maryjane Otterspoor
Such a lovely review thankyou. Hope you and your friends have a lovely christmas regards Mj and staff.
Written 22 December 2023
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DAROHATH
Cairns1303 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 couples
We dropped in for dinner on Tuesday night and really enjoyed our meal. Not having daylight savings in QLD and being used to more European dinner times, we didn’t get to SheSells until nearly 8.30. Only just after sunset!! The staff seated us and we apologized for dining ‘late’ but they were most friendly and understanding. Our meal consisted of a dozen oysters for entree (shared), the mussels in Italian sauce and seafood marinara for mains, paired really nicely with Hahndorf Hills 2023 Gruner Veltliner. During our meal we were looked after by Nathan and Grace. Super friendly and efficient. Before we finished up, we spoke with Nathan (restaurant manager) and Mary (owner), lovely people. We will be back next time we’re in the Glenelg area for dinner.
Written 11 December 2024
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Maryjane Otterspoor
Thankyou hope to see you when you come come back to Adelaide regards Maryjane
Written 14 December 2024
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Wes B
Adelaide113 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 none
As Glenelg is a central location for our group of friends and everyone likes seafood, we chose this restaurant. Service was great, even a late increase in the size of the party did not seem to cause problems. The menu was explained well and a warning was provided about menu items that could give a slightly false impression. Everyone in the party of 13 enjoyed the meal of mains and sweets and no one complained about the quantity or quality of the food. Considering the fact that seafood tends to be expensive we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the bill. Everyone agreed this is a place to eat at more often.
Written 14 August 2022
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Maryjane O
Its nice to see a group enjoy themselves and it would be lovely to see you again. Regards MJ and staff.
Written 17 August 2022
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Francois B
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 couples
Excellent fish restaurant. The restaurant is in a small street next to a very touristy square. Simple and authentic decor. Not noisy for 2 cents. The fish dishes are simple, but very well done, and the fish exceptional. The wine list, Australian apart from a few New Zealanders, is very good with a breathtaking quality/price ratio. The service is exceptional in the sense that the waiter determines based on the fish we like in France which ones you will like. He also found exactly the white wine (Wisp sauvignon blanc) that suited me Truly a great experience!
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Written 5 January 2024
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Maryjane Otterspoor
Thankyou very much it was lovely to have you visit us. Kind regards Mj and staff.
Written 6 January 2024
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Man-in-a-car
Farnborough30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 family
One night in Adelaide and found this place by accident. And I’m glad we did. There’s a tremendously good range of really fresh seafood, which combined with the guy serving who combines deep knowledge and love of the food they serve here with an incredibly dry sense of humour results in a crackingly entertaining evening. If I ever come back to Adelaide, I will very definitely come back.
Written 24 October 2023
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Maryjane Otterspoor
Thankyou so much for your review definately come back to see us when your in Adelaide again regards Mj and staff.
Written 25 October 2023
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sspruce2018
Sydney50 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 friends
This food was delectable! The service was perfection and the chef is to be congratulated! We were a party of 12 with some significant dietary requirements and we were treated to a mouth watering feed. Nothing was too hard and the chef and maître de communicated about all ingredients really well. We had an amazing evening and we would like to than Nathan for serving us so well and the chef on duty for the evening.
Written 9 October 2023
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Maryjane Otterspoor
Thank you for your review its greatly appreciated and hope to see you again at some stage. Regards MJ and staff.
Written 8 November 2023
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Kimba W
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 couples
Outstanding food and value for money. Our waiter was lovely- the exact right amount of service. Absolutely delighted with our choices (def try the oysters with lime/ chilli and gin) and crème brûlée was superb. Highly recommended - loved the table with the lights… Big tip- call 2 days before your visit to get the great shellfish (eg: lobster). Yum !
Written 3 February 2024
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Maryjane Otterspoor
Thankyou for your review glad you enjoyed the night regards MJ and staff.
Written 4 February 2024
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b.hpenney@bigpond.com
Adelaide46 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2022 none
We went there with family and friends to celebrate our anniversary. The host - Nathan, went out of his way to make us feel welcome - complimentary garlic bread as soon as we sat down! The service for the whole night was wonderful and the well-priced food was magnificent! Most of us had seafood and it was all cooked to perfection, with lots of it and great fries and salads. We went BYO and the cookage was very reasonable as well and then they brought out a big blackforest cake for us. We were all very sated and very happy when we left. Well done SheShells!
Written 9 July 2022
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Maryjane O
Thank you we wish you a happy anniversary and hope to see you again at some stage. Kind regards MJ and staff
Written 10 July 2022
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Sightsee04977041638
3 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 couples
My wife and I both found the experience rather underwhelming. The meals were similar to what you would get at a bowling club. Nothing wrong with this, however we expected more as it was advertised as one of the best restaurants in Adelaide. The guy who served us was very friendly and polite. Took our order but didn't even ask us if we wanted any drinks. Not even any tap water was supplied. After he left, I spoke to my wife about getting a glass of wine. I got up and had a quick look at the wine in their fridge. When I sat back down our meal was served. Mussels and fish of the day. In 5 minutes!!!! Is there such a thing as being served too quick!!! My wife liked her mussels and my fish, King whiting, was just OK. Not sure why but I felt upset in the stomach afterwards. ( I am Gluten intolerant but this should not have been an issue as I was assured the meal was GF). Both meals were quite small. Unfortunately there was another family with 4 very young children that were a bit loud and allowed to run around and interrupt the waitress. She was very polite but suggested they all sit down at the table directly next to us. Again, probably not an issue at a family venue like a club but not ideal at a restaurant When leaving the guy mentioned not to forget to leave a review. That their meals are always consistent.
Written 29 May 2024
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Maryjane Otterspoor
Thank you for your review unfortunately we cannot please everyone and we cannot dictate who comes to our shop ie families. I am surprised that you didnt get water as this is always put on the table as you come in. I apologize for that. We are not fine dining but we always guarantee a good size meal and value for money. We have a rating and award for being the in the top 10% in the world. Did you tell the staff you were gluten intolerant as we have never had a problem before. Our food is fresh every day. Again sorry we could not please you today and maybe give us another chance.
Written 15 June 2024
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