Half Shell Oyster House Menu

2325 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • Dinner Menu

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    • Oysters Sampler

      The Best of the Best! Combination of three Charbroiled Oysters, three Oyster Bienville, three Oysters Rockefeller and three Oysters Orleans.
      $25.50
    • Half Shell Oysters 1/2 DZ

      Gulf oysters shucked to order.
      $12.00
    • Half Shell Oysters DZ

      Gulf oysters shucked to order
      $21.00
    • Oysters Orleans 1/2 DZ

      Half Shell’s Award Winning oyster! Charbroiled over an open flame and basted with our New Orleans style smoky Cajun sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese.
      $13.50
    • Oysters Orleans DZ

      Half Shell’s Award Winning oyster! Charbroiled over an open flame and basted with our New Orleans style smoky Cajun sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese.
      $24.00
    • Charbroil Oysters 1/2 DZ

      Half Shell’s signature oyster, charbroiled over an open flame with our unique white wine, butter, garlic and herb sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese.
      $13.50
    • Charbroil Oysters DZ

      Half Shell’s signature oyster, charbroiled over an open flame with our unique white wine, butter, garlic and herb sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese.
      $24.00
    • Oysters Bienville 1/2 DZ

      Topped with an herb, mushroom, crab, Gulf shrimp, bacon and Italian bread crumb mixture, then baked and finished with Parmesan cheese.
      $14.00
    • Oysters Bienville DZ

      Topped with an herb, mushroom, crab, Gulf shrimp, bacon and Italian bread crumb mixture, then baked and finished with Parmesan cheese.
      $26.00
    • Oyster Rockefeller 1/2 DZ

      Topped with fresh spinach, cream cheese, herbs and Pernod, then baked and finished with Parmesan cheese.
      $14.25
    • Oyster Rockefeller DZ

      Topped with fresh spinach, cream cheese, herbs and Pernod, then baked and finished with Parmesan cheese.
      $25.50
    • Boudin Balls

      A Cajun classic spicy sausage and rice blend, coated in panko bread crumbs and fried crispy. Served with homemade Dijon horseradish.
      $12.00
    • Crab & Shrimp Dip

      A delightful combination of Gulf shrimp, lump crabmeat and cheese. Topped with a Parmesan, herb and panko crust and green onions. Served with toasted French bread.
      $14.50
    • Crab Cakes

      Grilled hand-crafted crab cakes made from lump crabmeat, blended with sautéed vegetables and seasonings. Garnished with lemon aioli and Parmesan cheese.
      $14.50
    • Blue Crab Claws

      Crab claws hand-breaded and fried golden. Served with cocktail sauce. Or have it sautéed Orleans style!
      $20.00
    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      Fried green tomatoes layered with blue crab cakes. Topped with lemon aioli and crab ravigotte.
      $15.50
    • Royal Reds 1/2#

      Cajun boiled, large Royal Reds served with hot drawn butter. These deep water shrimp have a sweet, lobster-like flavor.
      $14.50
    • Royal Reds 1#

      Cajun boiled, large Royal Reds served with hot drawn butter. These deep water shrimp have a sweet, lobster-like flavor.
      $26.00
    • Smoked Yellowfin Tuna Dip

      Homemade with Yellowfin tuna and creole seasonings. Topped with green onions and diced tomatoes. Served with Captain’s wafers.
      $11.50
    • Uptowner Quesadilla

      Sliced USDA choice filet and ribeye with sautéed mushrooms, onions and a five cheese blend in a grilled flour tortilla. Topped with chives and diced tomatoes. Served with homemade Dijon horseradish.
      $13.50
    • Voodoo Shrimp

      Gulf shrimp fried golden and tossed in our unique sweet and spicy Voodoo sauce.
      $12.50
    • Voodoo Wings

      Fresh boneless wings, fried golden and tossed in our unique sweet and spicy Voodoo sauce.
      $11.00
    • Side Half Shell

      Spring mix, avocado, goat cheese, toasted almond slices, chives, tomatoes, and shredded carrots. Served with our signature roasted garlic balsamic house dressing.
      $6.50
    • Side Garden

      Romaine and spring mix, grape tomatoes, sliced red onions, Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese, and croutons.
      $5.00
    • Side Caesar

      Romaine hearts and croutons tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing. Topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.
      $5.00
    • Cup Gumbo

      Gulf shrimp, crabmeat, and crawfish in a dark filé roux. Topped with white rice.
      $7.00
    • Bowl Gumbo

      Gulf shrimp, crabmeat, and crawfish in a dark filé roux. Topped with white rice.
      $12.00
    • Cup Bisque

      A perfect blend of crawfish, crabmeat and corn in a cream base with creole seasonings.
      $7.00
    • Bowl Bisque

      A perfect blend of crawfish, crabmeat and corn in a cream base with creole seasonings.
      $12.00
    • Soup & Salad Combo

      Choose from Seafood Gumbo or Crawfish, Corn and Crab Bisque with your choice of salad.
      $11.75
    • Oysters & Salad Combo

      A half dozen raw oysters shucked to order with your choice of garden or Caesar salad.
      $16.00
    • Large Half Shell

      Spring mix, avocado, goat cheese, toasted almond slices, chives, tomatoes, and shredded carrots. Served with our signature roasted garlic balsamic house dressing.
      $10.00
    • Large Garden

      Romaine and spring mix, grape tomatoes, sliced red onions, Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese, and croutons.
      $9.00
    • Large Caesar

      Romaine hearts and croutons tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing. Topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.
      $9.00
    • Cheeseburger

      A blend of ground Chuck, Brisket, and Short Rib seasoned, grilled and topped with Provolone cheese. Served on a Brioche bun.
      $14.00
    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      A blend of ground Chuck, Brisket, and Short Rib seasoned, grilled and topped with Provolone cheese. Served on a Brioche bun.
      $15.00
    • Voodoo Tacos

      Grilled flour tortillas stuffed with hand-battered shrimp tossed in comeback or voodoo sauce, and served over a bed of homemade cole slaw
      $14.50
    • Voodoo Chicken Sand

      Fresh all white meat tenders, fried golden and tossed in our unique sweet and spicy Voodoo sauce. Topped with melted Gorgonzola cheese on a Brioche bun.
      $13.50
    • Uptowner

      Sliced USDA Choice filet and ribeye, topped with sautéed mushrooms, onions and melted Provolone cheese, on pressed French bread dressed with lettuce and tomato. Served with Dijon horseradish.
      $15.00
    • PoBoy Shrimp

      All po-boys are served on pressed Gambino’s French bread.
      $13.50
    • PoBoy Voodoo Shrimp

      All po-boys are served on pressed Gambino’s French bread.
      $14.50
    • PoBoy Oyster

      All po-boys are served on pressed Gambino’s French bread.
      $19.50
    • Poboy Voodoo Oyster

      All po-boys are served on pressed Gambino’s French bread.
      $20.50
    • PoBoy Combo

      All po-boys are served on pressed Gambino’s French bread.
      $14.50
    • PoBoy Voodoo Combo

      All po-boys are served on pressed Gambino’s French bread.
      $15.50
    • Bacon Pecan Encrusted Redfish

      Redfish seasoned and coated in a bacon and pecan breading. Topped with chopped bacon and citrus beurre blanc.
      $25.00
    • Herb Encrusted Mahi

      Herb and Parmesan encrusted mahi over a bed of sautéed spinach. Topped with lemon butter cream, lump crab meat, and Parmesan cheese.
      $28.00
    • Redfish Orleans

      Blackened redfish topped with shrimp sautéed in our original New Orleans style smoky Cajun sauce. Topped with lump crabmeat and Parmesan cheese.
      $28.00
    • Royal Redfish

      Bronzed redfish served over a bed of grilled asparagus and Cajun boiled mash potatoes, topped with Royal Red shrimp sautéed in a white wine cream sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with one side.
      $29.00
    • Trout Au Gratin

      Bronzed trout topped with Gulf shrimp and lump crabmeat in a creamy blend of six cheeses. Topped with toasted Parmesan and herb panko.
      $28.00
    • Mahi

      Your choice of any of our fish selections grilled or blackened. Served with lemon aioli.
      $21.50
    • Redfish

      Your choice of any of our fish selections grilled or blackened. Served with lemon aioli.
      $21.50
    • Yellowfin Tuna

      Your choice of any of our fish selections grilled or blackened. Served with lemon aioli.
      $21.50
    • Fish Of The Day

      Your choice of any of our fish selections grilled or blackened. Served with lemon aioli.
      $21.50
    • Salmon

      Your choice of any of our fish selections grilled or blackened. Served with lemon aioli.
      $20.00
    • Fried Shrimp

      Hand-battered and dusted shrimp in seasoned corn flour and fried golden.
      $22.50
    • Fried Oysters

      Fresh Gulf oysters and Gulf shrimp hand-breaded with seasoned corn flour and fried golden.
      $29.50
    • Fried Oyster & Shrimp Combo

      Fresh Gulf oysters and shrimp hand-breaded with seasoned corn flour and fried golden.
      $27.50
    • Fried Seafood Sampler

      A sampling of shrimp, Creole shrimp fritters, fish, a grilled hand-crafted crab cake, fries and jalapeño hushpuppies. Served fried or grilled. Served with one side.
      $28.50
    • Grilled Seafood Sampler

      A sampling of shrimp, Creole shrimp fritters, fish, a grilled hand-crafted crab cake, fries and jalapeño hushpuppies. Served fried or grilled. Served with one side.
      $28.50
    • Grilled Shrimp

      Grilled or blackened shrimp. Served with your choice of two sides.
      $22.50
    • Orleans Shrimp & Grits

      Cheddar cheese grits covered with shrimp sautéed with our original New Orleans style smoky Cajun sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese.
      $22.00
    • Royal Reds

      Three-quarters of a pound of Cajun boiled, large Royal Reds served with hot drawn butter. These deep water shrimp have a sweet lobster-like flavor.
      $30.00
    • Seafood Portabella

      Grilled portabella mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat, Gulf shrimp, minced chipotle peppers, roasted red peppers and spinach. Garnished with lemon aioli and Parmesan cheese.
      $24.00
    • Seafood Pot Pie

      Gulf shrimp, crawfish, crabmeat, corn, peas and carrots in a traditional pot pie filling topped with a golden buttermilk crust.
      $23.00
    • Shrimp Orleans

      Shrimp sautéed with our original New Orleans style smoky Cajun sauce. Served with sliced Gambino’s French bread. Prepared peeled and ready to eat!
      $23.50
    • Smoky Bacon Shrimp & Grits

      Cheddar cheese grits smothered in a smoky bacon cream sauce with shrimp. Topped with shredded Parmesan, chopped bacon and green onions. Served with one side.
      $22.00
    • Ribeye

      13 oz USDA Choice ribeye seasoned and chargrilled. Topped with Orleans sauce.
      $38.00
    • 7 Oz Filet

      USDA Choice tenderloin seasoned and chargrilled.
      $34.00
    • 7 Oz Big Easy Surf & Turf

      USDA Choice 7 oz filet served over a fried hand-crafted crab cake, garnished with balsamic glaze. Topped with Bearnaise sauce, lump crabmeat, and Parmesan cheese.
      $41.00
    • 7 Oz Filet Orleans

      USDA Choice 7 oz tenderloin topped with shrimp sautéed in original New Orleans style smoky Cajun sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese.
      $40.00
    • Almond Encrusted Chicken

      Fresh chicken coated in chopped almonds and seasonings, paneed and drizzled with roasted red bell pepper aioli.
      $17.50
    • Chicken Alfredo

      Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo, topped with fresh grilled chicken and Parmesan cheese.
      $18.50
    • Shrimp Alfredo

      Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo, topped with shrimp and Parmesan cheese.
      $20.00
    • Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo

      Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo, topped with shrimp and fresh grilled chicken and Parmesan cheese.
      $19.25
    • Fried Oyster Alfredo

      Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo, topped with fried gulf oysters and Parmesan cheese.
      $25.00
    • Seafood Pasta

      Gulf shrimp, crawfish, portabella mushrooms and seasonings, tossed with linguini and creole Alfredo. Topped with lump crabmeat and Parmesan cheese.
      $23.50
    • Alfredo Plain

      Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo topped with Parmesan cheese.
      $13.00
    • Grilled Chicken

      Fresh grilled chicken tenders. Served with choice of one side.
      $16.00
    • Lunch 7 Oz Filet

      USDA Choice tenderloin seasoned and chargrilled.
      $32.00
    • BC Tomahawk Ribeye

      $70.00
    • 2 Tail Lobster Dinner

      A pair of 4 oz cold water lobster tails, prepared steamed or grilled. Served with drawn butter. *This image is Grilled Lobster Tails.
      $37.00
    • 3 Tail Lobster Dinner

      A pair of 4 oz cold water lobster tails, prepared steamed or grilled. Served with drawn butter. *This image is Grilled Lobster Tails and is only showing two tails.
      $52.00
    • Filet & Lobster 7 Oz

      USDA Choice tenderloin seasoned and grilled paired with a 4 oz cold water lobster tail, prepared steamed or grilled. Served with drawn butter. *This image is Filet & Steamed Lobster.
      $50.00
    • Surf Sampler

      A combination of your favorites! Grilled Mahi, Royal Reds, and a grilled cold-water lobster tail, served with your choice of salad and side item.
      $42.00
    • Chargrilled Asparagus

      Asparagus grilled and then topped with our homemade gorgonzola butter.
      $4.00
    • Steamed Broccoli

      Broccoli steamed in our homemade seasoned butter.
      $4.00
    • French Fries

      Breaded fries, seasoned with fry seasoning.
      $4.00
    • Cheese Grits

      Grits, milk, cream, salt, pepper and cheddar cheese.
      $4.00
    • Jalapeno Hushpuppies

      Battered and fried hushpuppies with jalapeno bits.
      $4.00
    • Cajun Mashed Potatoes

      $4.00
    • Fried Okra

      Battered and fried okra, seasoned with fry seasoning.
      $4.00
    • Sweet Potato Creme Brulee

      Mashed sweet potatoes topped with brown sugar. Then garnished with honey butter and cinnamon.
      $4.00
    • Turnip Greens

      Fresh turnip greens boiled with pork stock, bacon, black pepper and sugar.
      $4.00
    • Kid Fruit

      Pineapple, orange and strawberries.
      $4.00
    • Side Linguini

      Linguini tossed with Creole Alfredo, topped with Parmesan cheese.
      $4.00
    • Coke

      $3.50
    • Diet Coke

      $3.50
    • Sprite

      $3.50
    • Mr. Pibb

      $3.50
    • Root Beer

      $3.50
    • Lemonade

      $3.50
    • Sweet Tea

      $3.50
    • Unsweet Tea

      $3.50
    • Water

      $0.00
    • Aqua Panna

      $3.50
    • Perrier

      $3.50
    • Red Bull

      $4.50
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      Cheeseburger topped with choice of American, Swiss or provolone. Served with choice of one side.
      $7.00
    • Kids Chicken Tender

      Golden fried chicken tenders. Served with choice of one side.
      $7.00
    • Kids Fried Shrimp

      Hand battered popcorn Gulf shrimp, battered and fried golden brown. Served with choice of one side.
      $7.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      American classic grilled cheese sandwich on an inside out kid bun. Served with choice of one side.
      $7.00
    • Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

      Homemade bread pudding made with cinnamon rolls, dried cranberries, and pecans. Topped with a homemade spiced rum sauce
      $7.00
    • Bananas Foster Cheesecake

      Creamy New York Cheesecake with a Bananas Foster fusion. Topped with whipped cream and homemade spice rum sauce.
      $8.50
  • Brunch Menu

    • Eggs Benedict

      Half Shell’s version of this brunch classic. English muffin halves served with Canadian bacon, grilled tomatoes, and poached eggs topped with Hollandaise and green onions.
      $14.00
    • Bananas Foster French Toast

      French toast made from scratch, stuffed with vanilla cream cheese and paneed golden brown. Then topped with homemade Bananas Foster topping and powdered sugar.
      $14.00
    • Crab Cakes Half Shell

      Twin fried crab cakes topped with poached eggs, then covered with Half Shell sauce made of Alfredo sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, capers and artichoke hearts.
      $17.00
    • Shrimp & Grit Benedict

      Cheddar cheese grits topped with two poached eggs and smothered in a smoky bacon cream sauce with shrimp. Topped with Parmesan cheese, chopped bacon, diced tomatoes, and green onions.
      $16.00
  • Lunch Online

    • Almond Encrusted Chicken L

      Fresh chicken coated in chopped almonds and seasonings, paneed and drizzled with roasted red bell pepper aioli.
      $14.00
    • Fried Shrimp L

      Hand-battered and dusted shrimp in seasoned corn flour and fried golden.
      $14.50
    • Fried Oysters L

      Fresh Gulf oysters hand-breaded with seasoned corn flour and fried golden.
      $19.00
    • Fried Oyster & Shrimp Combo L

      Fresh Gulf oysters and shrimp hand-breaded with seasoned corn flour and fried golden.
      $16.75
    • Royal Reds L

      Three-quarters of a pound of Cajun boiled, large Royal Reds served with hot drawn butter. These deep water shrimp have a sweet lobster-like flavor.
      $16.50
    • Seafood Pot Pie L

      Gulf shrimp, crawfish, crabmeat, corn, peas and carrots in a traditional pot pie filling topped with a golden buttermilk crust. *This image is a dinner portion.
      $14.50
    • Seafood Stuffed Portabellas L

      Grilled portabella mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat, Gulf shrimp, minced chipotle peppers, roasted red peppers and spinach. Garnished with lemon aioli and Parmesan cheese.
      $15.00
    • Shrimp Orleans L

      Shrimp sautéed with our original New Orleans style smoky Cajun sauce. Served with sliced Gambino’s French bread. Prepared peeled and ready to eat!
      $15.00
    • Smoky Bacon Shrimp & Grit L

      Cheddar cheese grits smothered in a smoky bacon cream sauce with shrimp. Topped with shredded Parmesan, chopped bacon and green onions. Served with one side. *This image is a dinner portion.
      $14.50
    • Mahi L

      Your choice of any of our fish selections grilled or blackened. Served with lemon aioli.
      $16.00
    • Redfish L

      Your choice of any of our fish selections grilled or blackened. Served with lemon aioli.
      $16.00
    • Yellowfin Tuna L

      Your choice of any of our fish selections grilled or blackened. Served with lemon aioli.
      $16.00
    • Fish Of The Day L

      Your choice of any of our fish selections grilled or blackened. Served with lemon aioli.
      $16.00
    • Chicken Alfredo L

      Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo, topped with fresh grilled chicken and Parmesan cheese. *This image is a dinner portion.
      $12.50
    • Shrimp Alfredo L

      Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo, topped with shrimp and Parmesan cheese. *This image is a dinner portion.
      $14.50
    • Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo L

      Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo, topped with shrimp and fresh grilled chicken and Parmesan cheese.
      $13.50
    • Fried Oyster Alfredo L

      Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo, topped with fried gulf oysters and Parmesan cheese. *This image is a dinner portion.
      $19.00
    • Seafood Pasta L

      Gulf shrimp, crawfish, portabella mushrooms and seasonings, tossed with linguini and creole Alfredo. Topped with lump crabmeat and Parmesan cheese. *This image is a dinner portion.
      $14.50
    • Alfredo Plain L

      Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo, topped with Parmesan cheese.
      $8.00
    • Grilled Chicken L

      Fresh grilled chicken tenders. Served with choice of one side.
      $12.00
    • Grilled Shrimp L

      Grilled or blackened shrimp. Served with one side.
      $14.50
    • Oysters & Salad Combo

      A half dozen raw oysters shucked to order with your choice of garden or Caesar salad.
      $16.00
    • Soup & Salad Combo

      Choose from Seafood Gumbo or Crawfish, Corn and Crab Bisque with your choice of salad.
      $11.75
    • Lunch 7 Oz Filet

      USDA Choice tenderloin seasoned and chargrilled.
      $32.00

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