Half Shell Oyster House, Lafayette

New Orleans-inspired dishes with a side of Southern Hospitality. We specialize in Gulf oysters, fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, pastas, salads, and more!

Weekly Lunch Specials | Daily Happy Hour | Monthly Specials | Sunday Brunch The menu consists of fresh local oysters and seafood, steaks, monthly specials, pasta dishes 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. Also with l

11/08/2024

Treat yourself with dinner at Half Shell Oyster House tonight, and try our Bacon Pecan Redfish! 🥓🍂 Perfectly seasoned redfish coated in a bacon and pecan breading, topped with an orange beurre blanc and finished with crispy chopped bacon.

Only here for a little while longer!

11/06/2024

This is your sign to head to your nearest Half Shell for lunch. ✨🌊

Too busy to dine in with us? Order pickup or delivery at www.halfshelloysterhouse.com 📱

11/05/2024

Buy one, get one free? Don't mind if we do! 🤤 It's !!!

All day, every Tuesday! Buy one dozen oysters, get a half dozen for free! Offer includes Chargrilled, Orleans, and Raw oysters.

10/31/2024

How are you celebrating Halloween?! Happy Hour at Half Shell is always a good idea! 🎃🍸

🦪 Oyster happy hour Mon-Fri 3-6PM | $5 off all dozens! Dine in only.

🍸 Drink happy hour everyday 3-6PM | $2 off all glasses of wine, liquor, and draft beer | $2.50 domestic bottled beer | $3.50 craft bottled beer

10/25/2024

Enjoy the finer things in life... like our Orleans Snow Crab Claws! 🦀🔥Snow crab claws sautéed in our Orleans sauce. Served with hot drawn butter. Or try our Charbroiled sauce!

📱 View our menus, order online, or join the waitlist before you arrive at halfshelloysterhouse.com

10/23/2024

The perfect fall appetizer that the whole table is sure to love! Our Crab Beignets are fried to perfection in a fluffy tempura batter and paired with a bold red pepper aioli. 🍂🦀

📱 halfshelloysterhouse.com/specials

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It's Red Beans and Rice season, and we have the best! 🍂

View our menus, order online, or join the waitlist before you arrive at halfshelloysterhouse.com 📱

10/18/2024

Kick off your weekend with OYSTER HAPPY HOUR! 🦪🏈

🔥 Oyster happy hour Mon-Fri 3-6PM | $5 off all dozens! Dine in only.

🍸 Drink happy hour everyday 3-6PM | $2 off all glasses of wine, liquor, and draft beer | $2.50 domestic bottled beer | $3.50 craft bottled beer

10/16/2024

One sip of The Frenchman, and you'll be saying 'Ooh la la!' 🍹✨ Available now for a limited time!

A refreshing whiskey sour made with Whiskey, blackberry puree, homemade sweet & sour, a fresh lemon and blackberry.

10/12/2024

Crispy on the outside, savory on the inside! Our Crab Beignets are the perfect bite-sized starter served with a zesty red pepper aioli. 🦀✨

📱 www.halfshelloysterhouse.com/specials

10/11/2024

Redfish seasoned and coated in a bacon and pecan breading and topped with chopped bacon and orange beurre blanc. 🌊🥓 Our Bacon Pecan Redfish is BACK!

📱 View our menu, order online, or join the waitlist before you arrive at www.halfshelloysterhouse.com!

10/10/2024

Fall just got sweeter 🍂🍰 Our Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake blends all the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie with rich, creamy cheesecake. Topped with candied pecans and drizzled with bourbon maple syrup, it's a pumpkin lover's dream!! 🎃

Here for a limited time only!

10/09/2024

We can hardly wait!!! 🎅

🎅🎶Santa Claus is coming to town!🎶🎅

Table Salt Foundation invites you to Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 14th from 7AM - 10AM! There will be lots of delicious food and fun for the whole family - complete with a photo with Kris Kringle himself! 🎅

For EVERY ticket purchased, we are GIVING a ticket to a local child in need through Foster the Love! ❤️💚❤️💚❤️

How often do we take for granted things like this and the opportunity to take our children to events without a second thought? How amazing would it be if you could have an underprivileged child attend this event just because you took your own children to it!? We are looking forward to loving on these children and reminding them that they have a purpose and a future! It's going to be a great time with great people and great food - all for a great cause! 💚

Your first opportunity to purchase your tickets will be at our 2nd Annual Victory Cook-Off - Anything Over Rice on Saturday, October 19th at Cajun Harley Davidson as we support, celebrate and honor Acadiana's local veterans. Come out and enjoy the beautiful☀️weather, delicious 😋 food and don't forget to grab your Santa 🎟tickets!

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Half Shell Oyster House, Lafayette

10/08/2024

It's almost the happiest time of the day. 🦪🍷🍺🍸

Happy Hour 3-6PM | $5 off all dozens of oysters, $2 off all glasses of wine, liquor, and draft beer, $2.50 domestic bottled beer, and $3.50 craft bottled beer | Dine-in only!

10/05/2024

Cheers to the weekend with our new fall cocktail special - The Frenchman! 🍋🍹A refreshing whiskey sour made with whiskey, blackberry puree, homemade sweet & sour, a fresh lemon and blackberry.

📱halfshelloysterhouse.com/specials

Photos from Half Shell Oyster House, Lafayette's post 10/04/2024

Your favorite fall special is back!! 🍂🌊 Join us at Half Shell Oyster House this weekend and treat yourself to the Bacon Pecan Redfish!

Redfish seasoned and coated in a bacon and pecan breading. Topped with chopped bacon and orange beurre blanc. Served with your choice of side and side salad.

Photos from Half Shell Oyster House, Lafayette's post 10/02/2024

The perfect shareable for fall is HERE! 🦀🍂 Introducing our Crab Beignets!

A seasoned blend of crab meat and vegetables fried golden in a fluffy tempura batter and served with red pepper aioli. Available for a limited time!

Photos from Half Shell Oyster House, Lafayette's post 10/02/2024

It doesn't get much better than this! Our seasoned and hand battered fried shrimp are what lunch dreams are made of. Craving something lighter? Try them grilled! 🦐🍤

Lunch 11AM-3PM 📱 Order online at www.halfshelloysterhouse.com

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The menu consists of fresh local oysters and seafood, steaks, monthly specials, pasta dishes 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.

Also with locations in Biloxi, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Flowood, Mississippi; Covington, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Spanish Fort, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Lakeview, and Trussville Alabama.

HAPPY HOUR: 3-6pm EVERYDAY $2 off Wine Glasses, Liquor, Specialty Drinks and Specialty Martinis ~ $2.50 Domestic and $3.50 Premium Bottled Beer

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Cheers to the extended weekend! Stop in and join us for lunch or dinner today. 🥂 🤩You can always order takeaway or deliv...
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Address


109 Old Camp Road, Suite 114
Lafayette, LA
70508

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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