Half Shell Oyster House Menu and Operations Review

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the Half Shell Oyster House food menus, cocktail recipes, mocktails, wine lists, bourbon/beer selections, and brunch test guide.

Charbroiled Oysters

Half Shell's signature oysters charbroiled over an open flame with unique white wine, butter, garlic, and herb sauce, and Parmesan cheese.

Oysters Orleans

Award-winning oysters charbroiled over an open flame and basted with New Orleans style smoky Cajun sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Oysters Bienville

Oysters baked with Parmesan cheese and topped with a mixture of herbs, mushrooms, Gulf blue crab meat, Gulf shrimp, bacon, and Italian bread crumbs.

Oysters Rockefeller

Oysters baked with Parmesan cheese and topped with fresh spinach, cream cheese, herbs, and Pernod.

Chef's Special Oysters

Oysters Bienville topped with signature Orleans sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Uptowner Quesadilla

A flour tortilla filled with sliced filet and ribeye, sautéed mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers, and a five-cheese blend; topped with chives and diced tomatoes and served with homemade Dijon horseradish.

Smoked Yellowfin Tuna Dip

Homemade dip prepared with yellowfin tuna and creole seasonings, topped with green onions and diced tomatoes.

Smoky Bacon Shrimp and Grits

Cheddar cheese grits smothered in a smoky bacon cream sauce with Gulf shrimp, finished with shredded Parmesan, chopped bacon, and green onions.

Espresso Martini

Specialty cocktail made with Hoodoo Espresso Vodka (crafted with Louisiana sourced coffee beans and Demerara sugar), brown sugar simple syrup, and cream.

Cajun Oyster Martini

Specialty drink prepared with Ketel One Vodka, Zing Zang Bloody Mary, a fresh-shucked oyster, horseradish, olive, and lemon.

Royal Redfish

Bronzed redfish served over grilled asparagus and Cajun boiled mashed potatoes, topped with Argentinian Red shrimp sautéed in a white wine cream sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Catfish Lameuse

Blackened US farm-raised catfish served over white rice and topped with Gulf shrimp, crawfish, and mushrooms in a cream sauce with Parmesan cheese.

Snapper Savannah

Pecan encrusted snapper served over cheddar cheese grits and topped with sautéed Gulf shrimp in a smoky bacon cream sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Filet Orleans

A 7oz USDA Choice tenderloin topped with Gulf shrimp sautéed in Orleans sauce, Gulf blue crab meat, and Parmesan cheese.

Crawfish, Crab, and Corn Bisque

Half Shell's signature soup made from a blend of crawfish, Gulf blue crab meat, and corn in a cream base seasoned with creole spices.

Seafood Gumbo

Half Shell's signature dark filé roux soup made with Gulf shrimp, Gulf blue crab meat, and Andouille sausage, topped with white rice.

Gambino's French Bread

The authentic bread upon which all Half Shell Oyster House po-boys are pressed and served with lettuce and tomato.

Domestic Seafood Origins

Seafood items sourced domestically on the menu: Gulf Oysters, Gulf Shrimp, and US Farm-Raised Catfish.

Imported Seafood Origins

Seafood items categorized as imports on the menu: Gulf Blue Crab (import, Gulf of Mexico), Yellowfin Tuna, Canadian Snow Crab, Crawfish Tails, Redfish, Snapper, and Fish of the Day.

Faux Frenchman

Spirit-free mocktail containing fresh blackberry, blackberry puree, simple syrup, house-made sour, soda water, and lemon.

Paloma Light

Spirit-free mocktail concocted with grapefruit, agave, fresh lime, soda water, grenadine, and garnished with a pineapple leaf.

Bayou Burn

Spirit-free mocktail featuring a choice of watermelon or blueberry puree, fresh jalapeños, lime, house-made sour, and soda water.

Orange Crush Mocktail

Spirit-free drink made with fresh orange, honey simple syrup, house-made sour, and soda water.

The Prisoner Red Blend

Napa Valley Reserve red wine combining Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono, featuring flavors of ripe raspberry, boysenberry, and pomegranate.

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley Reserve wine bold in color with rich fruit, velvety tannins, and layered flavors of cocoa and dark berries.

Far Niente Chardonnay

Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay described as rich and layered with green apple, pear, spice, and nutmeg.

Castello del Poggio Moscato

Italian white wine delicately sweet with aromatic notes of fresh orange blossom, white peach, and honey.

Black and Gold Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned variation made with Four Roses Bourbon, black walnut bitters, honey simple syrup, orange twist, and a luxardo cherry.

Barrel Infused Old Fashioned

Seasonal old fashioned selection featuring Traveller Whiskey.

Featured Draft Breweries

Regional craft breweries featured on draft: Goat Island Brewery, Back Forty Brewery, Cahaba Brewery, and Ethos Brewery.

Bananas Foster Pancakes

A specialty sweet pancake option featured on the Half Shell Oyster House brunch menu.

Crab Cake Benedict

A signature brunch Benedict item featuring crab cakes paired with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.

Brunch Menu Structure

The formal categories tested on the brunch key: Brunch Appetizers, Brunch Specialties, Benedicts, Omelettes, Brunch Handhelds, Pancakes, Kids, and Brunch Sides.