Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill

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100 S Water St
New Haven, CT 06519
At Shell & Bones, the focus is on seafood and steak, utilizing fresh & sustainable ingredients. All soups, stocks, sauces, and desserts are made in house under the watchful eye of Chef Franco. His style reinterprets many classic recipes, while also creating new favorites and award winners including our clam chowder that won The Big Taste competition of greater New Haven. Free parking is available in front of the restaurant, on the street and in an adjacent lot nearby.

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4.01,067 reviews
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Yvette C.
10/11/2025

Stumbled across this place while traveling thru New Haven. My waiter was Taylor who reminds me of the road runner. Fast, agile, having a good time, all while making great suggestions and giving...

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Amy C.
8/24/2025

This place had rly good appetizers!! But the entrees were a bit weaker. I would recommend the appetizers to everyone, but I don't think I can give four stars because my family was a bit...

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Emily R.
8/2/2025

I think this restaurant is highly rated for the location. It's nice to be on the water and convenient for boaters. The food was pretty rough. The linguini clam pasta tasted like buttery dirty...

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Heather W.
7/7/2025

Really, really terrible service. I basically had to go get everything myself, meaning once ordered, after AT LEAST 20-50M, I ended up flagging someone else down to help. Lots of bussers running...

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Judy D.
8/15/2025

I was visiting my sister who lives in New Haven. Took me to this place on the water. We got a table outside the weather was perfect! Our waiter I believe his name was Mikey was fantastic. They...

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