Half Shell Oyster House Lafayette Menu
Welcome to Half Shell Oyster House Lafayette, a culinary gem nestled at 109 Old Camp Rd. This vibrant eatery specializes in seafood, offering a delectable array of dishes that pay homage to Louisiana’s rich culinary heritage. Renowned for their charbroiled oysters and fried soft shell crab, the menu showcases a blend of traditional and innovative flavors, perfect for seafood enthusiasts.
- The oyster sampler is a must-try, allowing diners to explore a variety of fresh oysters.
- Indulge in the creamy shrimp and grits or enjoy the comforting crab, shrimp, and corn bisque.
- Don’t miss out on the sweet potato crème brûlée—a true highlight!
With a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, like that from experts Mya and Francis, the Half Shell Oyster House creates a memorable dining experience. A visit promises fresh, flavorful seafood and a taste of Southern hospitality every time!
Oysters
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.
Oyster Sampler
The best of the best! Combination of three charbroiled oysters, three oyster bienville, three oysters rockefeller and three oysters orleans.
Oysters On The Half Shell
Gulf oysters shucked to order.
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.
Oysters Bienville
Topped with an herb, mushroom, crab, gulf shrimp, bacon and italian bread crumb mixture, then baked and finished with parmesan cheese.
Oysters Rockefeller
Topped with fresh spinach, cream cheese, herbs and pernod, then baked and finished with parmesan cheese.
Crab And Shrimp Dip
A delightful combination of gulf shrimp, crabmeat and cheese. Topped with a parmesan, herb and panko crust and green onions. Served with toasted french bread.
Argentinian Royal Reds
Peel and eat cajun boiled, large argentinian royal reds served with hot drawn butter. These deep water shrimp have a sweet, lobster-like flavor.
Smoked Yellowfin Tuna Dip
Homemade with yellowfin tuna and creole seasonings. Topped with green onions and diced tomatoes. Served with captain's wafers.
Fried Green Tomatoes & Crab Cakes
Fried green tomatoes layered with blue crab cakes. Topped with crab ravigotte, green onions and diced tomatoes.
Crab Claws
Crab claws hand-breaded and fried golden. Served with cocktail sauce. Or have it sauteed orleans style!
Uptowner Quesadillas
Sliced usda choice filet and ribeye with sauteed mushrooms, onions and a five cheese blend in a grilled flour tortilla. Topped with chives and diced tomatoes. Served with homemade dijon horseradish.
Crab Cakes
Grilled hand-crafted crab cakes made from lump crabmeat, blended with sauteed vegetables and seasonings. Garnished with lemon aioli and parmesan cheese.
Voodoo Wings
Fresh all white meat boneless wings, fried golden and tossed in our unique sweet and spicy voodoo sauce.
Voodoo Shrimp
Gulf shrimp fried golden and tossed in our unique sweet and spicy voodoo sauce.
Starters
Seafood
Fried Shrimp
Hand-battered and dusted shrimp (import) in seasoned corn flour and fried golden.
Argentinian Royal Reds
One pound of peel and eat cajun boiled, large argentinian royal reds served with hot drawn butter. These deep water shrimp have a sweet lobster-like flavor.
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.
Smoky Bacon Shrimp And Grits
Cheddar cheese grits smothered in a smoky bacon cream sauce with shrimp (import). Topped with shredded parmesan, chopped bacon and green onions. Served with one side.
Orleans Shrimp And Grits
Cheddar cheese grits covered with shrimp (import) sauteed with our original new orleans style smoky cajun sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese.
Fried Oysters
Fresh gulf oysters hand-breaded with seasoned corn flour and fried golden.
Shrimp Orleans
Shrimp (import) sauteed with our original new orleans style smoky cajun sauce. Served with sliced gambino's french bread. Prepared peeled and ready to eat!
Seafood Sampler
A sampling of fried shrimp (import), creole shrimp fritters, mahi, a grilled hand-crafted crab cake, fries and jalapeno hushpuppies. Served with one side.
Caramel Apple Pie
Buttery caramel and toffee-studded custard hug fresh granny smith apples piled high with a melt in your mouth shortbread crust. Topped with whipped cream.
Dessert!
Fish Selections
Redfish Orleans
Blackened redfish topped with gulf shrimp sauteed in our original new orleans style smoky cajun sauce. Topped with lump crabmeat and parmesan cheese.
Herb Encrusted Mahi
Herb and parmesan encrusted mahi over a bed of sauteed spinach. Topped with lemon butter cream, lump crab meat, and parmesan cheese.
The Uptowner
Sliced usda choice filet and ribeye, topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions and melted provolone cheese, on fresh baked in house french bread dressed with lettuce and tomato. Served with dijon horseradish.
Handhelds
Steak, Chicken, And Pasta
Ribeye
13 oz usda choice ribeye seasoned and chargrilled. Topped with orleans sauce.
Seafood Pasta
Gulf shrimp, crawfish, portabella mushrooms and seasonings, tossed with linguini and creole alfredo. Topped with lump crabmeat and parmesan cheese.
Filet
7 oz usda choice tenderloin seasoned and chargrilled.
Almond Encrusted Chicken
Fresh chicken coated in chopped almonds and seasonings, paneed and drizzled with roasted red bell pepper aioli.
Filet Orleans
7 oz usda choice tenderloin topped with shrimp (import) sauteed in original new orleans style smoky cajun sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese.
Big Easy Surf And Turf
7 oz usda choice filet served over a fried hand-crafted crab cake, garnished with balsamic glaze. Topped with bearnaise sauce, lump crabmeat, and 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 Chicken Salad
Fresh chicken coated 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.
Seafood Gumbo
Gulf shrimp, crabmeat, and crawfish in a dark file roux. Topped with white rice.
Half Shell Salad
Spring mix, avocado, goat cheese, toasted almond slices, chives, tomatoes, and shredded carrots. Served with our signature roasted garlic balsamic house vinaigrette.
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.
Crawfish, Crab And Corn Bisque
A perfect blend of crawfish, crabmeat and corn in a cream base with creole seasonings.
Soup And Salad
Gluten Free Menu Dinner - Steak And Seafood
Filet*
7 oz usda choice tenderloin seasoned and chargrilled.
Ribeye*
13 oz usda choice ribeye seasoned and chargrilled.
Argentinian Royal Reds
One pound of cajun boiled, large argentinian royal reds served with hot drawn butter. These deep water shrimp have a sweet lobster-like flavor.
Grilled Shrimp
Shrimp (import) seasoned and grilled. Served with lemon aioli or cocktail sauce.
Yellowfin Tuna*
Sashimi grade yellowfin tuna seasoned and grilled to desired temperature. Served with lemon aioli.
Fresh Steamed Broccoli
Half Shell Salad
Garden Salad
Grilled Asparagus
Topped with gorgonzola butter
Gluten Free Menu Dinner - Sides
Drink Specials
Half Shell Mary
Svedka vodka, infused for a week in peppers, onion, celery, garlic, tomatoes, and jalapenos. Mixed with zing zang bloody mary mix and garnished with a creole seasoned rim, spicy green bean, olive, and lemon.
Poinsettia
A local brunch favorite made with champagne and cranberry juice.
Mimosa
The classic brunch drink made with champagne and orange juice.
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.
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.
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.
Shrimp & Grit Benedict
Seared cheddar cheese grit cakes topped with two poached eggs and smothered in a smoky bacon cream sauce with gulf shrimp. Topped with parmesan cheese, chopped bacon, diced tomatoes, and green onions.
Brunch Selections
Others
Crispy Avocado Tacos
Flour tortillas filled with fresh cabbage, fried avocados and cajun boiled argentinian royal red shrimp tossed in a creamy creole seasoned dressing. Garnished with sriracha lime crema and finished with tajin classic seasoning. Served with choice of side item or side salad.
Non Alcoholic Beer
O'doul's