Shucks Tavern & Oyster Bar

My boyfriend and I came here around 1 a.m. on a Thursday (Vegas hours, totally normal) to quench his newfound appetite for oysters. A quick search on Yelp brought us to Shucks just in time for the Thursday special - $1 oysters. They also had a late night menu available, with typical bar fare (burgers, wings, calamari, chicken strips) for about $5. We ordered a dozen oysters to share, and he had a half pound of peel and eat shrimp. As far as the oysters, I suppose you get what you pay for. Granted... it's July, we're smack dab in the middle of a desert, and they were a dollar; but these definitely weren't the freshest oysters I've ever had. Boyf mowed through his shrimp pretty quickly and seemed satisfied.

This place is kind of a cross between a dive bar and a generic Applebee's-esque chain. It was open, clean, and not at all smoky; a big plus in my book. The bartender was prompt and to the point, but didn't go out of his way to make small talk. They had a great double IPA from Utah on tap, and he was nice enough to comp our drinks even though I was only sporadically playing 25 cent hands of video blackjack.

Bottom line: for the price, it was decent, but I'll take Boiling Crab or Hot N Juicy any day.

Love this place!

For some reason, when I am want a late night dining, i always crave for Oysters.
No. Not that kind of reason. It only works for guys!!

But anyways, I love their oysters. I recently went to the Orleans Casino and ordered me some oysters from Big Al's. It didnt even compare to what i had at Shuck's. First, it wasn't fresh. It looks like it's foaming and it's super small.

Shuck's oysters are always fresh and ginormous.

I cant really comment on their drinks, as i always just order draft beer with my oysters.

The service was a little slow though. Considering that i always sit in the bar and it wasnt even that packed all the time.

We drive by and there's a sign...oysters! Should we? Hmm it's open 24hr. Is it gonna be fresh? Is it busy enough? Yelp to the rescue!!

As you enter through the double doors you see that they have a load of daily specials. Always love a deal but we're still not convinced. Once inside, we can see its a comfortable locals spot. We get chatting with the waitress, who was so welcoming, so we dove right in.

Tried: tuna tartare, peel n eat shrimp, gumbo (amazing presentation), ceviche, clams, and oysters.

Everything was great! Its smoke free with video gaming on a portion of the bar. They have full liquor, tv's, wine (1/2 price bottles that day) and a decent beer selection.
I saw PBR on draft! Sold!

It's definitely a very affordable and consistent seafood joint. Heard about their great breakfast, it's on the list....Glad I live so close, for my late night oyster crave...