Last Bite Half Shell Oyster House

HALF SHELL OYSTER HOUSE BRINGS original New Orleansinspired dishes to the table with a flair of Southern hospitality. The restaurant takes pride in serving only the finest quality, hand-selected Gulf oysters, which are continually shucked throughout the day to provide a variety of oyster preparations. In addition, signature dishes include Redfish Orleans, Big Easy Surf & Turf and Seafood Stuffed Portabellas, along with traditional staples like Seafood Gumbo, Crab Cakes and Fried Shrimp. The menu also offers hand-cut steaks, pasta, and more. Enjoy original martinis like The Pink Pearl Martini, a palate pleaser for all, plus other drinks, wines by the glass, draft and bottled beer during daily happy hour.

For July, seasonal selections are Chorizo Oysters, Snow Crab Claws and Chorizo Encrusted Redfish, with a Tuna Poke Bowl for lunch, and a specialty Grilled Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita.

Chef Curren Mirando began in the industry as an oyster shucker. He says, “I started to enjoy the fast pace and all the interaction with the people I was meeting while shucking oysters.” He quickly learned new jobs and was offered the chance to work in the kitchen. “The beautiful thing about this industry is that not one day is the same. I love getting to know our regulars and new guests alike. You get to become such a part of the community, and I really enjoy building relationships and giving back however I can.”

The Half Shell Oyster House received the TripAdvisor 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award. It is located at 70367 Louisiana 21 in Covington, (877) 585-1085.