BRUNCH MENU
Brunch is available on Sundays from 10am until 2pm.
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
BUILD YOUR OWN MIMOSAS
Bottle of champagne with your choice of 3 of the following juices: orange, pineapple, watermelon, mango, cranberry, lavender
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Hoodoo Espresso Vodka, made with Louisiana sourced coffee beans and demerara sugar, brown sugar simple, cream
BLUEBERRY PALOMA
Cabo Wabo Tequila, lime juice, grapefruit, blueberry puree, salt
Mimosa $6 or Half Shell Bloody Mary $7
BRUNCH HAPPY HOUR
Mimosa $6 or Half Shell Bloody Mary $7
STARTERS
CINNAMON ROLL BREAD PUDDING
Fried cinnamon roll bread pudding dusted with powdered sugar and served with warm spiced rum sauce.
BEIGNETS
Classic fried beignets dusted with powdered sugar. Or try them with our blueberry compote or homemade Bananas Foster sauce.
CRAB CAKE
Large six ounce hand-crafted crab cake made from Gulf blue crab blended with vegetables and seasonings, grilled and topped with Gulf blue crab ravigotte and Parmesan cheese.
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES & CRAB CAKES
Fried green tomatoes layered with Gulf blue crab cakes. Topped with Gulf blue crab ravigotte, green onions, and diced tomatoes.
FRIED CRAB CLAWS
Gulf blue crab claws hand-breaded and fried golden. Served with cocktail sauce. Or have them sautéed Orleans style or Charbroiled!
ORLEANS SNOW CRAB CLAWS
Canadian snow crab claws sautéed in our Orleans sauce. Or try our Charbroiled sauce!
VOODOO SHRIMP OR WINGS
Gulf shrimp or boneless wings, fried golden and tossed in our unique sweet and spicy Voodoo sauce. Topped with chives.
BENEDICTS
Served with cheddar cheese grits or hashbrown sticks.
CRAB CAKE BENEDICT*
Our hand-crafted crab cakes over fried green tomatoes, topped with poached eggs, and garnished with Parmesan hollandaise.
SMOKY BACON SHRIMP BENEDICT
Poached eggs over a fresh baked buttermilk biscuit and smothered with Gulf shrimp in a smoky bacon cream sauce. Topped with shredded Parmesan cheese, chopped bacon, and green onions.
BACON AND SAUSAGE BENEDICT*
Bacon and breakfast sausage over a fresh baked buttermilk biscuit. Topped with poached eggs and garnished with Parmesan hollandaise.
OMELETTES
Three eggs, onion, bell peppers, garlic, and blend of five cheeses. Served with cheddar cheese grits or hashbrown sticks and a fresh baked buttermilk biscuit.
LAMEUSE OMELETTE
Topped with Gulf shrimp, crawfish, and mushrooms in a cream sauce and Parmesan cheese. Garnished with Gulf blue crab meat.
CAJUN OMELETTE
Topped with crawfish and andouille in a cream sauce and garnished with Parmesan cheese.
UPTOWNER OMELETTE
USDA Choice filet, ribeye, and Provolone. Garnished with Parmesan cheese.
BRUNCH SPECIALTIES
Served with cheddar cheese grits or hashbrown sticks.
THE SHUCKER'S BREAKFAST
Two eggs with your choice of bacon or breakfast sausage and choice of a buttermilk pancake or fresh baked buttermilk biscuit.
BISCUITS AND GRAVY
Fresh baked buttermilk biscuit topped with homemade gravy made with breakfast sausage and andouille. Served with two eggs.
COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
Country fried filet tenderloin topped with homemade gravy made with breakfast sausage and andouille. Served with two eggs.
BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Your choice of breakfast sausage or bacon, fried egg, and American cheese on a toasted croissant or fresh baked buttermilk biscuit.
COUNTRY FRIED STEAK BISCUIT
Country fried filet tenderloin, fried egg, and American cheese on a fresh baked buttermilk biscuit. Served with homemade sausage gravy.
BRUNCH BURGER
Filet and ribeye ground in-house, seasoned, grilled, and topped with bacon, fried egg, and Provolone cheese. Served on a Brioche bun.
PANCAKES
Served with bacon or breakfast sausage.
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Two buttermilk pancakes served with whipped butter and syrup.
CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES
Two buttermilk pancakes loaded with chocolate chips. Served with whipped cream and syrup.
BLUEBERRY PANCAKES
Two buttermilk pancakes topped with blueberry compote. Served with whipped cream and syrup.
BANANAS FOSTER PANCAKES
Two buttermilk pecan pancakes topped with bananas sautéed in spiced rum sauce and orange juice.
OYSTERS
We take pride in serving only the finest quality, hand selected Gulf oysters. We continually shuck them throughout the day to provide you with the freshest oysters.
Two of each
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dozen
OYSTERS SAMPLER
The best of the best! A sampling of Charbroiled Oysters, Oysters Bienville, Oysters Rockefeller, and Oysters Orleans.
Two of each
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dozen
Half Dozen
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Dozen
CHARBROILED OYSTERS (GF)
Half Shell's signature oysters! Charbroiled over an open flame with our unique white wine, butter, garlic and herb sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
Half Dozen
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Dozen
Half Dozen
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Dozen
OYSTERS ORLEANS
Our award winning oysters! Charbroiled over an open flame and basted with our New Orleans style smoky Cajun sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Half Dozen
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Dozen
Half Dozen
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Dozen
CHEF'S SPECIAL OYSTERS
Oysters Bienville topped with our signature Orleans sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Half Dozen
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Dozen
Half Dozen
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Dozen
OYSTERS BIENVILLE
Topped with an herb, mushroom, Gulf blue crab meat, Gulf shrimp, bacon, and Italian bread crumb mixture. Baked with Parmesan cheese.
Half Dozen
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Dozen
Half Dozen
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Dozen
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER
Topped with fresh spinach, cream cheese, herbs, and Pernod. Baked with Parmesan cheese.
Half Dozen
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Dozen
HAND-SHUCKED OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL* (GF)
Half Dozen / Dozen
HALF SHELL FAVORITES
Served with one side of your choice. Add a side salad for +$3. Add bisque or gumbo for +$5.
SEAFOOD SAMPLER
French bread, Boudin ball, French fries, and jalapeno hushpuppies served with your choice of 2, 3, 4, or 5 of the following: Fried Gulf Shrimp, Grilled Argentinian Red Shrimp, Fried Crawfish Tails, Seafood Stuffed Portabella, Charbroiled Gulf Oysters, Grilled or Fried Catfish, Grilled Gulf Blue Crab Cake, Fried Gulf Oysters(+6)
REDFISH ORLEANS
Blackened redfish topped with Gulf shrimp sauteed in our original Orleans sauce. Topped with Gulf blue crab meat and Parmesan cheese.
CATFISH LAMEUSE (GF)
Blackened US farm-raised catfish over a bed of white rice. Topped with Gulf shrimp, crawfish, and mushrooms in a cream sauce with Parmesan cheese.
FARM-RAISED CATFISH
US farm-raised hand-breaded catfish. Served with your choice of cocktail or tartar. Also available grilled (GF)!
Small
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Traditional
FRIED SHRIMP
Hand-battered and dusted Gulf shrimp in a seasoned corn flour and fried golden. Also available grilled (GF)!
Small
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Traditional
Small
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Traditional
FRIED OYSTERS
Hand-battered and dusted in Gulf oysters in seasoned corn flour and fried golden.
Small
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Traditional
Small
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Traditional
SMOKY BACON SHRIMP AND GRITS
Cheddar cheese grits smothered in a smoky bacon cream sauce with Gulf shrimp. Topped with shredded Parmesan, chopped bacon, and green onions.
Small
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Traditional
Six ounce
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Eight ounce
FILET* (GF)
USDA Choice tenderloin seasoned and chargrilled.
Six ounce
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Eight ounce
RIBEYE* (GF)
13oz USDA Choice ribeye seasoned and chargrilled. Topped with Orleans sauce.
Small
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Traditional
SEAFOOD PASTA
Gulf shrimp, crawfish, and mushrooms tossed with linguini and creole Alfredo. Topped with Gulf blue crab meat and Parmesan cheese.
Small
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Traditional
Small
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Traditional
SHRIMP ALFREDO
Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo, topped with Argentinian Red shrimp and Parmesan cheese.
Small
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Traditional
Small
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Traditional
CHICKEN ALFREDO
Linguini tossed with creole Alfredo, topped with fresh grilled chicken and Parmesan cheese.
Small
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Traditional
THE FRENCH QUARTER DIP*
Sliced USDA Choice filet and ribeye, topped with sautéed mushrooms, onions, green bell peppers, and melted Provolone cheese pressed in a French baguette. Served with Au Jus and Dijon horseradish.
POBOYS
ALL POBOYS ARE PRESSED ON GAMBINO'S FRENCH BREAD AND SERVED WITH LETTUCE AND TOMATO. Served with one side of your choice. Add a side salad for +$3. Add bisque or gumbo for +$5.
VOODOO SHRIMP
Gulf Shrimp fried golden and tossed in our unique sweet and spicy Voodoo sauce.
FRIED GULF SHRIMP
FRIED GULF OYSTERS
FRIED US-FARM RAISED CATFISH
SOUP AND SALAD
Cup
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Bowl
RED BEANS AND RICE
Half Shell's own slow cooked with Andouille sausage. Topped with white rice and served with a hushpuppy,.
Cup
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Bowl
Cup
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Bowl
CRAWFISH, CRAB, AND CORN BISQUE
Half Shell's own blend of crawfish, Gulf blue crab meat and corn in a cream base with creole seasonings.
Cup
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Bowl
Cup
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Bowl
SEAFOOD GUMBO
Half Shell's own, Gulf shrimp, Gulf blue crab meat, and Andouille sausage in a dark filé roux. Topped with white rice.
Cup
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Bowl
Side
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Entreé
HALF SHELL SALAD (GF)
Romaine and spring mix, goat cheese, toasted almond slices, chives, tomatoes, and shredded carrots. Served with our signature roasted garlic balsamic house vinaigrette.
Side
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Entreé
Side
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Entreé
GARDEN SALAD (GF)
Romaine and spring mix, grape tomatoes, sliced red onions, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend, and croutons.
Side
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Entreé
CAESAR SALAD (GF)
Romaine hearts and croutons tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing. Topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.
SMOKED TUNA DIP SALAD (GF)
Smoked yellowfin tuna dip served over a garden salad.
ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD
Fresh chicken coated in chopped almonds and spices then panéed. Served over a garden salad.
DRESSINGS:
Roasted Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard
SALAD TOPPERS:
Smoked Yellowfin Tuna Dip, Almond Encrusted Chicken, Grilled Argentinian Red Shrimp, Fried or Voodoo Shrimp, Grilled Chicken, Yellowfin Tuna
SIDES
Bacon 4.5
Breakfast Sausage 5.5
Hashbrown Sticks 4.5
Fresh Baked Biscuits 5.5
Grilled Asparagus with Gorgonzola Butter 5.5
Sweet Potato Creme Brulee 5.5
Fresh Steamed Broccoli 4.5
Cajun Boiled Mashed Potatoes 4.5
Cheddar Cheese Grits 4.5
Fried Okra 4.5
Seasoned French Fries 4.5
Jalapeño Hushpuppies 4.5
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