Half Shell Oyster House

Lafayette, LA · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Lafayette
#111
of 540 restaurants
City Percentile
54%
rating percentile
Address
Half Shell Oyster House, 109 Old Camp Rd Suite114, Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone
(337) 484-1120
Website
halfshelloysterhouse.com/lafayette
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Half Shell Oyster House is a restaurant located in Lafayette, LA. It is one of 540 restaurants listed in Lafayette. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Lafayette city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Half Shell Oyster House

We're New Orleans inspired original dishes to the table with a side of Southern hospitality. Half Shell offers delicious southern cuisine with a New Orleans flair. The menu consists of fresh local oysters and seafood, steaks, monthly specials, pasta... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Willard Candace · Feb 2026

This was out first maiden voyage into the REAL seafood scene. And we were not disappointed!!! We started with appetizers of fried green tomatoes and crab cakes!! Classics. So yummy! The flavor was zesty and citrusy and oh so good. Then we got the oysters!!!! We tried the sampler- Not a fan of the fancied up ones. Just give us the simple and flavorful. The Smokey one was sooooo delish!!! I’d go back just for them. We had the grits and asparagus but the shining star was the sweet potato creme brûlée! Oh my gosh we will be going back - if only for that alone. Haha the atmosphere was so nice and cozy. You e got cool jazz in the background and the low lighting is my cup of tea. Our server was just what the Dr ordered and knew all our needs. So kind and so helpful and cheerful. What mor

★★★★★ 5.0 Arlette Mathews · Feb 2026

Nice atmosphere with nice New Orleans music. You can enjoy having a conversation without loud music and noisy clients. Food and service was excellent!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Dakota Starr · Dec 2025

Stopped for lunch while in town and was really surprised by this place. Service was great. Never had to ask for a refill on our drinks. All of our food was hot and delicious. Got the fried green tomato and crab cake appetizer, shrimp and grits, oyster Orleans, and a dessert. The manager Amber was also fantastic. She would often pass and ask how everything was and if she could get anything for us while our waitress was busy. Very attentive and caring. Everything was great! We will definitely be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mrs S. Hale-White · Feb 2025

The atmosphere and service was great. The food was very good and great place for girls night and date nights also. History: Love the oscar shell borders and base wooden doors. Yes doors and was told by the staff they came from homes of Hurricane Katrina. Beautiful and must see when you go and visit. Sorry no pics and told of this heading out the door.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Jae Dee · Jun 2025

Had the Charbroiled Oysters and Crab Cake at Half Shell Oyster House — both were awesome! The crab cake was huge and super filling. Loved the vibe of the place — perfect for a date night, a family dinner, or even a work meetup. There’s a bar counter with TVs showing the game, which was a nice touch. The staff were really friendly and helped recommend dishes based on what I liked. If you're in Lafayette, definitely give this place a try!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Seafood restaurantOyster bar restaurantSouthern restaurant (US)

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