Half Shell Oyster House Menu

Half Shell offers delicious southern cuisine with a New Orleans flair. The menu consists of fresh local oysters and seafood, steaks, monthly specials, pasta dishes, a full bar with craft cocktails, and more. Mimicking a French Quarter atmosphere, the restaurant décor includes stained glass, wrought iron railings, local artist murals, exhibition-style oyster grilling bar, and period architecture and light fixtures.

Upscale-casual Southern seafood restaurant/bar serving oysters & po’ boys, plus steak & cocktails. Based on 793 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

Half Shell Oyster House 70433

Address:
70367 LA-21 STE 100, Covington, LA 70433

Phone: (985) 276-4500

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Hours

Sunday	11 AM–9 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	11 AM–10 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–10 PM
Thursday	11 AM–10 PM
Friday	11 AM–10 PM
Saturday	11 AM–10 PM

Dinner Menu
Do You Need Silverware?	$0.00
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.	$7.25
Bowl Gumbo Gulf shrimp, crabmeat, and crawfish in a dark filé roux. Topped with white rice.	$12.50
Cup Bisque A perfect blend of crawfish, crabmeat and corn in a cream base with creole seasonings.	$7.25
Bowl Bisque A perfect blend of crawfish, crabmeat and corn in a cream base with creole seasonings.	$12.50
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.	$28.50
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
Snapper Au Gratin Bronzed snapper 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
Salmon Your choice of any of our fish selections grilled or blackened. Served with lemon aioli.	$20.00
Snapper 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
Fried Shrimp Hand-battered and dusted shrimp in seasoned corn flour and fried golden.	$23.00
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.	$29.50
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.	$29.50
Grilled Shrimp Grilled or blackened shrimp. Served with your choice of two sides.	$23.00
Orleans Shrimp & Grits Cheddar cheese grits covered with shrimp sautéed with our original New Orleans style smoky Cajun sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese.	$22.50
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.	$24.00
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!	$24.00
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.	$22.50
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.	$24.00
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
SC Tuna & Crab Stack Lump crabmeat layered between Yellowfin Sashimi mixed with a blend of strawberries, jalapeño, and Asian flavors. Served over a bed of fresh cucumbers then garnished with sushi sauce, Sriracha Lime Mayo, and toasted sesame seeds. Served with crisp wonton chips.	$17.00
Imperial Lobster Tails Quarter pound cold-water lobster tails stuffed with a blend of lump crabmeat, onions, red bell peppers, lightly flavored with Dijon, Worcestershire, and Old Bay seasoning. Garnished with our creamy Mornay sauce. Served with choice of side and salad.	$44.00
Chargrilled Asparagus Asparagus grilled and then topped with our homemade gorgonzola butter.	$4.00
Green Beans	$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	$3.25
Diet Coke	$3.25
Sprite	$3.25
Mr. Pibb	$3.25
Root Beer	$3.25
Lemonade	$3.25
Sweet Tea	$3.25
Unsweet Tea	$3.25
Water	$0.00
Aqua Panna	$2.50
Perrier	$3.00
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
Dessert Feature White chocolate cheesecake with vanilla bean and sweet swirls of berry. Topped with a layer of whipped cream and dusted with white chocolate shavings and blueberries. Finished off with a warm blueberry compote.	$9.50
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.	$15.00
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!	$15.25
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.	$14.75
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
Salmon L Your choice of any of our fish selections grilled or blackened. Served with lemon aioli.	$15.00
Snapper 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.	$14.75
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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Justin

I stopped in while I was out of town on business here. Had a lot of seafood platters from a lot of different restaurants. This was just one of them.

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We have been here many times over the past few years, both to dine in and to take out. It is usually overall a good experience, good service and good food. There are specials on drinks and entrees. Oysters are a good size.

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Charlisa Burise

We had a group of four. The service was great the food absolutely good. The food is so good I am sending my son and his wife for dinner. Please don’t for get about the great prices. Stop on in check out the food for yourself. Manager walking around greeting you and making sure you are satisfied

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Kevin Callahan Jr

Decided to try oysters for the 1st time….. I KNOWWW.

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Heather Roberson

Wow…. this place was amazing! From the service (Jose took care of us) to the food! I cannot say enough about this place! Spectacular oysters! Shrimp Orleans was delicious! And the crab cakes – wow, wow, wow!!!

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Kathy Feng

This is a quiet, comfy place to eat. The staff is friendly, and the food is really good. Worth a visit!

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Morgan Murphy

I have never in my life left a review but this was an amazing experience and the food was absolutely fabulous!! We couldn’t help but rant and rave about how delicious the food was and the wait staff was excellent! Thank you for a exceptional dining experience!

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Nathan Pierce

Excellent service and delicious oysters. Generous wine and drink options. Portions and size of the oysters are fine. The oysters are VERY clean and have a lot of flavor. The charred oysters are tasty but I feel bad cooking something that was that well grown, harvested and delivered.

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Kim H.

Had lunch with a friend. Not too crowded or noisy. Grayson was our waiter, he was amazing!

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Marcus Bell

STAY AWAY… Started with filthy silverware and food on one of our napkins. Gumbo tasted good but Luke warm. Crab cakes, same cold. Crab claws have no taste, but we’re warm. It was 11:30AM. 4 couples in the restaurant. No reason for cold food. We used to love this place but after 4 similar experiences I’m done.

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