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Shell and Bones Oyster Bar & Grill, New Haven, CT

Shell and Bones Oyster Bar & Grill

4.7
4.7
4111 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located in Historic City Point, New Haven, Connecticut, Shell and Bones Oyster Bar & Grill occupies a space that has been a legendary restaurant location for decades. Daniel Kay along with partners Marc Knight and Robert Bolduc (of Geronimo Bar & Grill) completely remodeled the restaurant. Its design pays homage to the areas nautical history while offering a light and airy space with clean lines, amazing water views, ocean breezes and a fireplace for those chilly nights.
To complete the package the trio has brought in award-winning Executive Chef Arturo Franco Camacho (Franco). Franco is a veteran of the CT food scene whose extensive repertoire spans from Chef de Cuisine on the QE2 to opening several of his own successful restaurants (Roomba, Bespoke and Suburban).
At Shell & Bones the focus is on seafood and steak utilizing fresh & sustainable ingredients. We have both indoor and outdoor dining (weather permitting) and can accommodate private parties and corporate events.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:30
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking and parking in an adjacent lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Arturo Franco-Camacho

What 4,111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shell and Bones Oyster Bar & Grill offers a stunning waterfront location with "the best clam chowder on the planet" and "perfectly cooked and seasoned" steaks. Despite occasional service delays, the restaurant shines with its "amazing ambience," "spectacular views," and "outstanding oysters." Ideal for special occasions, it's a must-visit in New Haven.

4,110 Reviews
  1. Bob VIP

    Connecticut23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice experience overall. One notable disappointment was the fact that the windows in the heated outdoor area looking out to the water were dirty and cloudy resulting in an unnecessarily obstructed view.

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  2. T.R.

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All around wonderful! The best all around dining experience my friend and I have enjoyed since we began dining together. Thank you!!

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  3. Carol

    Connecticut1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal Our waitress and staff were always checking on us . We are looking forward to returning.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant without being pretentious. Food is great, people are wonderful, and you can’t beat the view! Parking is a plus.

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  5. Symone

    Connecticut2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was simply amazing! We had calamari off the regular menu and then 3 specials (Crabcake BLT, Cuban & Fish Tacos). Everything was delicious!! We also went for our anniversary and the hostess wished us a happy anniversary and we received a special treat at the end of our meal. It just made the experience really special! Thank you!

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  6. Charles VIP

    Connecticut26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service as always. Taylor our server was on point and made sure we had everything we needed and was very attentive to my wife and I. The manager stopped by to even check on us. The hostess reserved our favorite seat by the fireplace! The food is always great. The ambiance always shines through. Great dinner spot for sure.

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  7. Amy VIP

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner and service! Always a fun dining experience.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place nice service nice food. Good choice for bday

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Shell and Bones, one of our absolute go to spots in New Haven and one of the only spots offering amazing views of the New Haven Harbor. Highly recommended on all regards!

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent, the food for the most part was good… But the lobster tails that me and my companion ordered both tasted so strongly of ammonia that we had to spit them out. The steak was delicious.

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FAQs

Shell and Bones Oyster Bar & Grill does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Shell and Bones Oyster Bar & Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 787-3466.

Shell and Bones Oyster Bar & Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 4111 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

Online bookings at Shell and Bones Oyster Bar & Grill can only be made directly on their website.

Google Map for Shell and Bones Oyster Bar & Grill

100 S Water St, New Haven, CT 06519

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:30
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking and parking in an adjacent lot.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Arturo Franco-Camacho
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