Shells Angels

When it comes to oyster bars, Philly rules.

By Tim McGinnis
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Among the bars selling shots of J�germeister to testosterone-addled ex-frat rats in Old City is Philadelphia Fish & Company (207 Chestnut St. 215.625.8605). The oysters here are from the East Coast and as salty as an old man trying to send back his early bird special. G M

 

 

If South Philly Runs Through Your Veins

Ken Snock, owner of Original Snockey's Oyster & Crab House (1020 S. Second St. 215.339.9578), has acres of oyster knowledge he's inherited from Snockey's 95-year history. Snockney's happy hour is the best bargain since the Louisiana purchase. You can get regional oysters for 75 cents each, along with $1.99 domestic pints. Between 4 and 6 p.m. on weekdays or 2 and 4 p.m. on the weekend, you should be nowhere else. G O H E/W

 


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$: Will cost you a lot of clams.
G: Guinness on tap.
L: Extensive wine list.
O: Old-school raw bar.
H: Make yourself at home.
E/W: East and West Coast options.
M: Oysters accompanied by mignonette.

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1. Susan WInston said... on Feb 15, 2009 at 01:58PM

“We were at Snockeys Feb 14, 2009...The service was terrible. WE waited 45 minutes to sit down even though we had a reservation. WE sat at 9 Pm, finaly got soup at 10:15...It was cool, and my sisters bisque was totally different from mine. My sisters meal ( after an hour and half) was way overcooked. She had salmon and it was so dry she could barely eat it. My husbands lobster tail was raw. So, NOT SO GOOD !!! THey did take her AND her husbands meal off the bill as they were both almost burnt. Will we go back ? NOT !”

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2. thnxbdawk4damemories said... on Mar 11, 2009 at 05:39PM

“Snockeys is awesome I have AlWAYS had a great meal everytime i walked in. I can't wait to go back!”

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3. Anonymous said... on Jan 8, 2010 at 06:57PM

“best oysters in the city.. go here for happy hour..”

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4. Bebs said... on Apr 7, 2011 at 10:55AM

“My husband and I went to Snockey's last night after reading rave reviews on the internet about this place. When we walked in there were no customers there at 8 PM.The place reeked of fish.The place founded in 1912 and looks as though it hasn't been cleaned or painted since then.The baseboards in the restrooms had 2 inches of dirt on them they were gray with dust and were supposed to be white.I understand the building is old however soap and water and paint are cheap.I have never seen a dirtier restaurant.The air conditioning wasn't on and the vent had tons of dirt hanging from it and the dirt would be in your food when it is turned on. I really don't understand the great reviews from previous customers.Were your eyes closed? Our last trip to Phila we ate at the Sansom street Oyster House which was immaculate, great service and delicious food. Maybe a little more expensive then Snockey's but sometimes we get what we pay for.The above reviews are old we were there April 2011.”

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5. Anonymous said... on Jul 11, 2012 at 11:33AM

“i ate at snockey's hard shells just ok crab legs were good not that
and the shrimp i bought to carry taste like pure grease and rubber i threw
them to stray cats”

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