Half Shell Oyster Bar & Grill Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Half Shell Oyster Bar & Grill, a delightful culinary destination situated in Troy, Alabama. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional seafood offerings, this eatery caters to both seafood aficionados and vegetarians alike.
- Starters: Begin your meal with tantalizing Buffalo Fingers or crispy Fried Pickles, served with homemade ranch.
- Oysters on the Half Shell: A highlight is the Rockefeller oysters, smothered in garlic, spinach, and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Main Courses: Indulge in the Captain’s Choice Shrimp Platter or the Fried Oyster Platter, both showcasing the freshest Gulf seafood.
Every dish is prepared with precision and care, ensuring generous portions and inviting flavors. The friendly staff complements the exceptional food, creating a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Each visit promises a satisfying experience, inviting you to return for more.
Starters
Fried Pickles
Dill pickle chips, hand battered and deep fried. Served with homemade ranch on the side
Fried Shrooms
Fresh hand battered button mushrooms with ranch dressing. Try 'em dipped in our tangy buffalo sauce for only a buck extra!
Cheese Fries
French fries, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and bacon crumbles. Served with cold ranch dressing
Potato Skins
Fried potato wedges, topped with cheddar, Monterey Jack, and bacon crumbles. Served with sour cream and cold ranch dressing
Crab Claws
1/3 pound of blue crab claws, fried or steamed
Baked Potato Soup
Creamy homemade potato soup, topped with cheese and bacon
Cajun Fried Crawfish
Seasoned Louisiana crawfish tails, hand battered and deep fried. Served with a side of our made-in-house horseradish sauce
Buffalo Shrimp
Fried gulf shrimp, tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce, with ranch on the side
Peel-n-Eat Shrimp
1/2 pound of fresh boiled gulf shrimp - a little spicy
Cheese Sticks
Mozzarella cheese, rolled in Italian bread crumbs. Served with ranch and marinara
Popcorn Shrimp
1/2 pound of seasoned bite-sized shrimp
Buffalo Fingers
Fried chicken tenders, tossed in your choice of sauce: Savory BBQ or Tangy Buffalo. Served with ranch on the side
Shrimp & Okra Gumbo
Served over rice
Homemade Onion Rings
Fresh cut, hand battered
Oysters Keith
1/2 dozen oysters, broiled in scampi butter, topped with surimi crab meat, sliced shrimp, Monterey Jack cheese, and bacon
Chicken Salad
Seasoned chicken tenders, fried or grilled. Served over crisp iceberg and romaine with red onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and croutons
Mahi Mahi Salad
Grilled, lightly seasoned filet. Served over fresh iceberg and romaine with red onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and croutons
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Ten large gulf shrimp, grilled, blackened, or lemon pepper grilled. Served on crispy romaine and iceberg mix with red onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and croutons
Cobb Salad
Crisp mixture of romaine and iceberg lettuce, topped with bleu cheese crumbles, boiled egg, cheddar cheese, bell pepper, tomatoes, bacon, red onion, and croutons
Chef Salad
Ham, turkey, bacon crumbles, cheddar cheese, boiled egg, bell peppers, red onions, and seasoned croutons over iceberg and romaine
Greens & Things
Land Lovers
Hamburger Steak
3/4 pound of certified angus beef, topped with sauteed onions and mushrooms and brown gravy. Served with bread and two sides
Chicken Fingers
Seasoned chicken tenders, fried or grilled. Served with ranch and honey mustard
Chicken Monterey
Grilled chicken breast with tomatoes, sauteed onions and mushrooms, covered with Monterey Jack cheese. Served with bread and two sides
Grilled Chicken Alfredo (Dinner Only)
Tender grilled chicken tenders, tossed in a creamy alfredo sauce with bacon and cavatappi pasta. Served with bread and garden salad
Shrimp Platter
Ten large gulf shrimp, fried, grilled, lemon pepper grilled, or steamed
Mahi Mahi
Seasoned 6-ounce filet, grilled, blackened, or fried
Fried Oyster Platter
Dozen fresh oysters, hand battered and fried
Fish Platter
9-ounce seasoned white fish filet, grilled, fried, or blackened
Scallop Platter
Ten scallops, fried or steamed
Grilled Shrimp & Scallops
Skewered shrimp and scallops (six each), lightly seasoned and grilled
Grilled shrimp Alfredo (Dinner Only)
Seasoned grilled shrimp and cavatappi pasta tossed in creamy alfredo sauce with bacon crumbles. Served with a garden salad and bread
Bacon Wrapped Glazed Shrimp
Six large bacon-wrapped shrimp, grilled and finished in our savory made-in-house BBQ sauce that has just a hint of sweet
Fire Broiled Salmon
Lightly seasoned 6-ounce Atlantic salmon filet
Fried Seafood Platter (Dinner Only)
Shrimp, scallops, oysters, and fish, hand battered and deep fried. (No substitutions)
Fried Fish & Shrimp
Hand breaded white fish and gulf shrimp. Served with two sides and hush puppies
Snow Crab Legs (No Sides)
One pound of freshly steamed crab legs with melted butter
Seafood Pasta (Dinner Only)
Sauteed shrimp, scallops, and surimi crab meat with bell pepper and mushrooms, tossed in a light cream sauce over cavatappi pasta. Served with bread and garden salad
Captain's Choice
Forkless Creations
Mahi Mahi Sandwich
Grilled, fried, or blackened on a sourdough bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Cajun remoulade sauce
Grilled Chicken Club
Grilled chicken breast, topped with white American cheese on a sourdough bun with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo
American Cheeseburger
Certified angus beef on a toasted sesame seed bun with mayo, mustard, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle
French Dip
Thinly sliced roast beef, frilled and covered with white American cheese, served on a toasted hoagie roll with a side of au jus
Po Boys
Served on a toasted hoagie roll with lettuce, tomatoes, tartar sauce, and Half Shell Cocktail
Club Sandwich
Ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo, piled high on Texas toast
Fried Snapper Sandwich
Panko breaded red snapper on a sourdough bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Cajun remoulade sauce
Patty Melt
Certified angus beef on Texas toast with white American cheese, bacon, and sauteed onions
Raw
Rockefeller
Spinach, garlic, butter, and Monterey Jack cheese
Baked
Seasoned oysters, topped with parmesan cheese
House Special
Jalapeno peppers with Monterey Jack cheese
Oyster Sampler (Dozen Only)
4 House, 4 Rockefeller, 4 Baked. No substitutions