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Bringing original New Orleans inspired dishes to the table with a side of Southern hospitality.
D I N N E R
OYSTERS
We take pride in serving only the finest quality, hand selected Gulf oysters. We continuously shuck them throughout the day to provide you with the freshest oysters.
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Oyster Sampler
The Best of the Best! Combination of three Charbroiled Oysters, three Oyster Bienville, three Oysters Rockefeller, and three Oysters Orleans.
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**Charbroiled Oysters
Half Shell's signature oyster! Charbroiled over an open flame with our unique white wine, butter, garlic, and herb sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese.
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Oysters Orleans
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.
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**Oysters on the Half Shell
Gulf oysters shucked to order.
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Oysters Bienville
Topped with an herb, mushroom, crab, Gulf shrimp, bacon, and Italian bread crumb mixture, then baked and finished with Parmesan cheese.
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Oysters Rockefeller
Topped with fresh spinach, cream cheese, herbs and Pernod, then baked and finished with Parmesan cheese.
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Chef Special
Our Oysters Bienville topped with our signature Orleans sauce and Parmesan cheese.
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STARTERS
Crab and Shrimp Dip
A delightful combination of Gulf shrimp, crabmeat, and cheese. Topped with a Parmesan, herb and panko crust and green onions.
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**Royal Reds
Peel and eat Cajun boiled, large Royal Reds served with hot drawn butter.
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Smoked Yellowfin Tuna Dip
Homemade with Yellowfin tuna and creole seasonings. Topped with green onions and diced tomatoes.
Fried Green Tomatoes & Crab Cakes
Fried green tomatoes layered with blue crab cakes. Topped with crab ravigote, green onions, and diced tomatoes.
Fried Crab Claws
Crab claws hand-breaded and fried golden. Served with cocktail sauce. Or have them sautéed Orleans or Charbroiled!
Orleans Snow Crab Claws
Snow crab claws sautéed in our Orleans sauce. Served with hot drawn butter. Or try our Charbroiled sauce!
Crab Cakes
Grilled hand-crafted crab cakes made from lump crabmeat, blended with sautéed vegetables and seasonings. Garnished with lemon aioli and Parmesan cheese.
Uptowner Quesadilla
Sliced filet and ribeye with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and a five cheese blend in a flour tortilla. Topped with chives and diced tomatoes. Served with homemade Dijon horseradish.
Rockefeller Artichoke Dip
Our homemade Rockefeller packed with diced artichoke hearts and a five cheese blend.
Voodoo Shrimp or Wings
Gulf shrimp or boneless wings, fried golden and tossed is our unique sweet and spicy Voodoo sauce.
Hushpuppies
Jalapeno hushpuppies fried crispy and served with our homemade honey butter.
Boudin Balls
A Cajun classic spicy sausage and rice blend. coated in panko bread crumbs and fried crispy. Served with homemade Dijon horseradish.
SEAFOOD
Served with choice of two sides. Shrimp and Grits and Seafood Sampler served with one side.
Smoky Bacon Shrimp and Grits
Seared cheddar cheese grit cakes smothered in a smoky bacon cream sauce with Gulf shrimp. Topped with shredded Parmesan, chopped bacon and green onions. Served with one side.
**Fried Shrimp
Hand-battered and dusted shrimp in seasoned corn flour and fried golden. Also available grilled (GF)! Or choose Fried Oysters.
**Royal Reds
One pound of peel and eat Cajun boiled, large Royal Reds served with hot drawn butter.
Seafood Stuffed Portabellas
Grilled portabella mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat, Gulf shrimp, minced chipotle peppers, roasted red peppers and spinach. Garnished with lemon aioli and Parmesan cheese.
Seafood Pot Pie
Gulf shrimp, crawfish, crabmeat, corn, peas, and carrots in a traditional pot pie filling topped with a golden buttermilk crust.
Seafood Sampler
A sampling of fried shrimp, Creole shrimp fritters, mahi, a grilled hand-crafted crab cake, fries, and jalapeno hushpuppies. Served with one side. Add oysters to your sampler for an upcharge.
FISH SELECTIONS
Served with choice of two sides. Royal Redfish and Mahi Savannah served with one side.
**Royal Redfish
Bronzed redfish served over a bed of grilled asparagus and Cajun boiled mashed potatoes, topped with Royal Red shrimp sautéed in a white wine cream sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Redfish Orleans
Blackened redfish topped with Gulf shrimp sautéed in our original New Orleans style smoky Cajun sauce. Topped with lump crabmeat and Parmesan cheese.
Mahi Savannah
Pecan encrusted mahi over cheddar cheese grits and topped with sautéed shrimp in a smoky bacon cream sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese.
Tuna Esplanade*
Sashimi grade Yellowfin tuna blackened and served over a jalapeño lime hollandaise. Topped with fried artichoke hearts, red onion, and Parmesan cheese.
Catfish Lameuse
Blackened Mississippi farm-raised catfish over a bed of white rice. Topped with a seafood cream sauce and Parmesan cheese. Served with one side.
**Grilled or Blackened Fish
Your choice of any of our fish selections grilled or blackened. Served with lemon aioli. Redfish, Mahi, or Fish of the Day.
**Farm-Raised Catfish
Mississippi farm-raised hand-breaded catfish. Served over your choice of cocktail or tartar. Also available grilled (GF)!
STEAK, CHICKEN, AND PASTA
Served with choice of two sides. Pastas served with one side.
Filet Orleans
USDA Choice 7 oz tenderloin topped with Gulf Shrimp sautéed in original New Orleans style smoky Cajun sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese.
Big Easy Surf and 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.
**Ribeye
13 oz USDA Choice ribeye seasoned and chargrilled. Topped with Orleans sauce.
**Filet
7 oz USDA Choice tenderloin seasoned and chargrilled.
Almond Encrusted Chicken
Fresh chicken breast coated in chopped almonds and seasonings, paneed and drizzled with roasted red bell pepper aioli.
Seafood Pasta
Gulf shrimp, crawfish, portabella mushrooms and seasonings, tossed with linguini and creole Alfredo. Topped with lump crabmeat and Parmesan cheese.
Chicken Alfredo
Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo, topped with fresh grilled chicken and Parmesan cheese. Try it with grilled/fried shrimp or fried oysters.
Royal Red Alfredo
Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo, topped with Royal Red shrimp and Parmesan cheese.
HANDHELDS
Served with choice of one side
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Triple Steak Cheeseburger
A blend of ground Chuck, Brisket, and Short Rib seasoned, grilled and topped with Provolone cheese. Served on a Brioche bun.
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Add Mushrooms, onions, or bacon for an upcharge.
Voodoo Chicken Sandwich
Fresh all white meat tenders, fried golden and tossed in our unique sweet and spicy Voodoo sauce. Topped with your choice of cheese on a Brioche bun.
The Uptowner
Sliced USDA Choice filet and ribeye, topped with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and melted Provolone cheese, on fresh baked in house French bread dressed with lettuce and tomato. Served with Dijon horseradish.
Seafood Portabella Sandwich
Our homemade Seafood Stuffed Portabella topped with homemade Crabmeat Ravigotte. Served on a brioche bun.
PO-BOYS
All po-boys are served on fresh baked in house Gambino's French bread and dressed with lettuce and tomato.
Voodoo Shrimp Po-Boy
Gulf shrimp fried golden and tossed in our unique sweet and spicy Voodoo sauce.
Fried Shrimp Po-Boy
Fried Oyster Po-Boy
Fried Catfish Po-Boy
SOUP AND SALAD
Dressings: House House Vinaigrette, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, Comeback
**Half Shell Salad
Spring mix, avocado, goat cheese, toasted almond slices, chives, tomatoes, and shredded carrots. Served with our signature roasted garlic balsamic house dressing.
**Garden Salad
Romaine and spring mix, grape tomatoes, sliced red onions, Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese, and croutons.
**Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts and croutons tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing. Topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.
**Smoked Tuna Dip Salad
Smoked Yellowfin Tuna Dip served over romaine and spring mix, grape tomatoes, sliced red onions, Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese, and croutons.
Almond Encrusted Chicken Salad
Fresh chicken coasted in chopped almonds and spices then paneed. Served over a salad of romaine, spring mix, grape tomatoes, sliced red onions, Monterrey Jack and cheddar cheese, and croutons.
Red Beans and Rice
Half Shell's own topped with Andouille sausage, hushpuppies, and white rice.
Seafood Gumbo
Gulf shrimp, crabmeat, and crawfish in a dark filé roux. Topped with white rice.
Crawfish, Crab, and Corn Bisque
A perfect blend of crawfish, crabmeat, and corn in a cream base with creole seasonings.
Salad Toppers (Add to any salad):
Smoked Yellowfin Tuna Dip (GF), Almond Encrusted Chicken, Voodoo Shrimp, Grilled (GF) or Fried Shrimp, or Grilled Chicken (GF)
SIDES
Grilled Asparagus with Gorgonzola Butter (GF)
Sweet Potato Creme Brulee with Honey Butter
Cheddar Cheese Grits
Fried Okra
Seasoned French Fries
Fresh Steamed Broccoli (GF)
Pork Stock Turnip Greens (GF)
Jalapeño Hushpuppies
Cajun Boiled Mashed Potatoes (GF)
Red Beans and Rice
Garden or Caesar Salad (GF)
Half Shell Salad (GF)
Cup of Bisque or Gumbo
DESSERT
Dessert Feature
Ask your server about our featured dessert selection!
Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
Homemade bread pudding made with cinnamon rolls, cranberries, and pecans. Topped with spiced rum sauce.
Bananas Foster Cheesecake
Creamy New York Cheesecake with a Bananas Foster fusion. Topped with whipped cream and spiced rum sauce.
We Offer Authentic Coastal Cuisine and Local Seafood
We serve the Gulf’s finest and freshest oysters however you like them: raw, charbroiled, New Orleans Cajun style, or Rockefeller. Experience local favorites like Gumbo, Po Boys, Shrimp and Grits, Royal Reds and traditional mainstays like steak, pasta, and salad.
