Reviewed by: Callie Puryear
Half Shell Oyster House has an amazing outdoor patio + summer specials you don’t want to miss
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I know what you’re thinking: “I wish there was somewhere I could enjoy a margarita and crab claws on a big, outdoor patio.” Well, you’re in luck because Half Shell Oyster House has the perfect patio for you to spend your summer—and they have some pretty sweet summer specials you won’t want to miss.
Snow Crab Claws
For $19 you can get a half pound of Snow Crab claws sauteed in your choice of white wine, butter, garlic and herb sauce or Half Shell’s new New Orleans-style smoky Cajun sauce. Anyone else’s mouth watering?
Beer Battered Mahi Mahi
This Mahi Mahi is cooked to crispy, golden perfection in homemade Yuengling Lager tempura batter. You can try it for yourself with their homemade tartar sauce, cole slaw and whatever side item your heart desires. Speaking of side items, check out the full list here. You know, to prepare for your visit to Half Shell.
Voodoo Chicken Sandwich
Not a huge seafood fan? Don’t worry, Half Shell has options for everyone. Their Voodoo Chicken Sandwich is a staple menu item. You can also get their famous Voodoo sauce on tacos, shrimp or all of the above.
Grilled Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
Every day feels like summer with this refreshing pineapple margarita. The Hornitos Plata Tequila adds the perfect twist to the fresh jalapeno and pineapple—and it’s topped with a grilled pineapple slice. Go ahead and start a tab.
There’s more where that came from
We just can’t get enough of Half Shell’s signature cocktails. To satisfy all of your summer drink needs, we recommend trying one of these:
- Blueberry Pomegranate Sangria: Pomegranate liqueur, blueberry puree, fresh orange and lime, Moscato + La Marca Prosecco.
- Coco Runner: An unfrozen Pina Colada with Blue Chair Bay Coconut Rum, Pina Colada mix + pineapple juice.
- Gulf Coast Island Punch: Rum punch with Captain Morgan White Rum, Pusser’s British Navy Rum, Myer’s Dark Rum, pineapple juice, orange juice + grenadine
- Mango Sunset: Mango martini with Absolut Mango Vodka, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine, + house-made sweet & sour
Plan your next visit to Half Shell Oyster House
Whether you’re a seafood lover or not, Half Shell Oyster House has just the dish for you. With 14 locations—five of which are in Alabama—Half Shell is no stranger to fine dining and service. If you stop at one of these locations, tell them Bham Now sent you!
- Mobile: 3654 Airport Blvd. Mobile, AL
- Sunday-Thursday 11AM-9PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM
- Tuscaloosa: 2325 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Sunday-Thursday 11AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-11PM
- Trussville: 218 Main St, Trussville, AL
- Monday-Thursday 11AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-11PM, Sunday 11AM-9PM
- Spanish Fort: 30500 HWY 181 Suite 800, Spanish Fort, AL
- Sunday-Thursday 11AM-9PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM
- Pelham: 2408 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL
- Monday-Thursday 11AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-11PM, Sunday 11AM-9PM
You’ll want to plan your next visit to Half Shell Oyster House ASAP, take it from us. Go live your dream of sitting on an outdoor patio with snow crab claws and sipping on signature pineapple margarita.
