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Big Shucks Oyster Bar in Richardson reopened following a remodel, according to owners Eric and Nick Peterson.
What happened
The remodeled space includes a “newer, lighter” interior with new tables, signage and more Eric Peterson said. The outdoor patio has also been refreshed.
Nick Peterson said the remodel remains true to the restaurant’s “coastal seafood dive bar” roots, which started with Aw Shucks in Dallas in 1983.
“You could try to go fancier or do changes, but we really like what's worked originally for us,” Eric Peterson added. “We just want to make sure that it’s as comfortable and inviting as possible, just like a seafood shack on the side of the ocean.”
What’s on the menu
The restaurant serves raw, boiled and fried oysters, along with a variety of crab, catfish, shrimp and other seafood dishes. Non-seafood options include chicken wings and chicken sandwiches. Big Shucks also features a full bar.
“I've always said our secret is that there is no secret,” Nick Peterson said. “You take the best seafood you can find, simply prepare it, and uh serve it up fresh.”
