Our guide to the ultimate Galentine’s dinner date at Half Shell Oyster House

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Looking for the perfect place to gather your besties for an unforgettable Galentine’s Day? Half Shell Oyster House has just what you need to treat yourself to a memorable night out.

Whether you’re toasting to friendship or just looking for an excuse to get together, this is one dinner spot you don’t want to miss. The gals at Bham Now stopped by the Trussville location to sample their February menu specials—here are some of our favorites.

Start with a Half Shell Oyster cocktail… or two

There’s no better feeling than catching up with your gal pals over a few cocktails.

My girls and I were impressed with Half Shell Oyster House’s wide selection of handcrafted drinks. From fruity and refreshing to bold and boozy, there’s something for everyone.

After trying several cocktails, these are our top recs:

• Pink Pearl Martini—Every girl needs her pearls, and you’ll know why when you try the pomegranate martini. It’s made with Pearl Pomegranate Vodka, Pama Liqueur, fresh housemade sweet + sour, and a splash of grapefruit. The garnish? A sugar-coated rim!
• Big Easy Bourbon Punch—A Mardi Gras special, this bourbon milk punch features Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Cocktail & Sons Demerara Syrup, and vanilla ice milk sprinkled with carnival sugar, and topped with cinnamon.

(Psst… Not a cocktail girl? Half Shell Oyster House has a stellar selection of reserve wines.)

Favorite appetizer—Lobster + Argentine Red Cakes

A memorable meal starts with a great appetizer, and the Lobster and Argentine Red Cakes were a hit at our table.

These hand-crafted cakes are made with lobster tail meat and Argentinian red shrimp, blended with sautéed vegetables, and a perfect mix of seasonings.

They’re garnished with Parmesan cheese and served alongside a housemade cucumber jalapeño tartar sauce that adds the perfect touch of heat and freshness. Trust us—this dish was passed around the table more times than we could count.

Favorite entree—Filet + Lobster Mornay

For our entrée, Half Shell Oyster House truly outdid themselves with the Filet and Lobster Mornay. This 7oz. USDA Choice filet is tender, juicy, and topped with succulent lobster tail meat then smothered in a creamy Mornay sauce.

Paired with a side of the sweet potato creme brûlée, this meal was decadent and delicious.

Don’t skip dessert at Half Shell Oyster House

No meal is complete without dessert, and Half Shell Oyster House delivers the perfect treats to round out the night.

It was a close tie, but between the bananas foster cheesecake, cinnamon roll bread pudding and peanut butter pie—the peanut butter pie took home the prize for us.

Plan your visit to Half Shell Oyster House

One of the best parts about a girls’ night out is sharing delicious food with your crew. So don’t be shy—order a little bit of everything and savor each bite with your favorite people.

With 14 locations—five being in Alabama—Half Shell is well-versed in fine dining and exceptional service. When you stop by one of these locations, tell them Bham Now sent you! 

• Mobile: 3654 Airport Blvd. Mobile, 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
• 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
• (COMING SOON) Cullman: 417 3rd Ave SW, Cullman, AL 35055

Check out Half Shell Oyster House’s full menu + reserve a table now.