The Half Shell Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to The Half Shell, a hidden gem located in Newnan, Georgia, where the spirit of the coast meets the heart of the South. Specializing in fresh Gulf seafood, The Half Shell offers an enticing array of dishes that promise to delight your palate. From perfectly battered and fried catfish fillets to the rich flavors of shrimp scampi on angel hair pasta, the menu is crafted to celebrate the essence of seafood dining.
- Seafood Combo: Choose any two seafood options for a satisfying taste of variety.
- Homemade Soups & Stews: Indulge in comforting classics like Brunswick stew and gumbo.
- Stand Alone Seafood Options: Fresh oysters from Apalachicola are a must-try.
The inviting atmosphere, paired with stellar service, makes The Half Shell a must-visit destination for seafood lovers. Experience a meal where each dish reflects quality, flavor, and a touch of Southern hospitality.
Drinks
Sweet Tea
Fountain Drinks
PEPSI Products.
Unsweet Tea
Lemonade
Coffee
Arnold Palmer (1/2 Tea 1/2 Lemonade)
Arnold Palmer (1/2 Tea And Lemonade)
L.A. "Lower Alabama" Dog
Homemade squash relish, mayo, onion.
Chicago Style Dog
Pickle, pepper, tomato, celery salt, onions and mustard.
Tex-Mex Dog
Cheese, jalapenos, tomato, mayo.
New York Style Dog
Sauteed onions in sauce with spicy mustard.
Corn Dog
Hand battered and deep-fried.
3 Topping Dog
Stew Dog
Topped with Brunswick stew.
1 Topping Dog
Wicked Pimento Dog
Topped with melted pimento cheese.
2 Topping Dog
The "Half Shell” Dog
Chili, cheese and slaw.
Naked Dog
Half Shell's “Famous” Dogs
Stand Alone Seafood Options
1/2 Doz Fresh Baked Oysters
1/2 Doz Fresh Raw Oysters
1/2 doz fresh shucked oysters.
1 Dozen Raw Oysters
Fresh from Apalachicola.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
1 Dozen Baked Oysters
Fresh from Apalachicola.
Oyster Stew
Creamy base with fresh oysters, sauteed onions and spices.
Brunswick Stew
Brunswick stew available in cup, bowl, quart or gallon size.
Gumbo
Homemade roux with assorted vegetables, chicken, sausage and shrimp, spices and served over white rice.
Red Beans & Sausage
Mild spices, red beans and andouille sausage come together in a sauce served over white rice.
Homemade Soups & Stews
Lil' Bit of BBQ & More
BBQ Sandwich (Pork Or Beef)
Nachos Topped With BBQ (Pork Or Beef)
Available with lettuce, jalapenos, onions, tomato and sour cream.
Toasted Croissant
Choice of: chicken salad, pimento cheese or smoked tuna salad. Lettuce and tomato.
Po Boy (Shrimp, Oyster, Grouper Or Catfish)
Served on a toasted hoagie roll with lettuce, tomato and special sauce.
BBQ Plate (Pork Or Beef)
Served with a cup of brunswick stew, one regular side and roll.
The "Half Shell" Baked Potato
Topped with BBQ Beef Brisket or Pork, cheese, butter and sour cream.
The “Half Shell” Salad
Choice of: BBQ, chicken salad, fried shrimp or fried grouper.
Cajun Crab Dip
Served cold on a bed of lettuce with jalapenos and diced tomatoes. House tortilla chips for dipping.
Fried Pickles
Hand breaded pickle chips.
BANG'IN Shrimp
Hand breaded shrimp tossed in buffalo sauce.
Fried Mushrooms
Hand breaded whole mushrooms.
Smoked Tuna Dip
Served cold on a bed of lettuce with jalapenos and tomatoes. House tortilla chips for dipping.
Large Hand Battered Onion Rings
Includes one ranch dressing and one special sauce.
Cocktail Shrimp
Served cold with our homemade cocktail sauce.
Appetizers
"Slap Your Grandma” Homemade Desserts
Brownie
Fried Pies
Apple or strawberry.
Awesome Banana Pudding
Pie
Key lime, chocolate or pecan.
Cookies (3)
Lower Alabama Country Boil
Seasoned and steamed: jumbo shrimp, corn, red potatoes, sausage and 2 hush puppies or a roll.
Shrimp Scampi
Angel hair pasta topped with jumbo shrimp in herb butter sauce. Served with a roll or hushpuppies.
Catfish Fillet(S)
Perfectly battered and fried.
Fried Bay Scallops
Perfectly battered and fried.
Grouper Fingers
Perfectly battered and fried.
Seafood Combo (Any 2)
Fried Gulf Oysters
Perfectly battered and fried.
Seafood Platter
Perfectly battered and fried gulf shrimp, oysters, scallops, grouper and catfish.
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Chilled or steamed.
Fresh Louisiana Crawfish
Fried Gulf Shrimp
Perfectly battered and fried.
Fresh Gulf Seafood Plates
Sides
Quart Of Chicken Salad
Baked Beans
Quart Of BBQ
Quart Of Pimento Cheese
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Horseradish; extra lemons, dressing for an additional charge.
Small Onion Rings
Fried Okra
Cup Of Stew
Baked Potato
Potato Wedges
Hush Puppies (6)
2 Bags Of Potato Chips
Steamed Vegetables
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots
Potato Salad
Side Salad
Mixed greens with diced tomatoes and shredded cheese. Includes your choice of dressing.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Includes one ranch dressing and one special sauce.
Slaw
Half Shell Nachos & Drink
Combo #5
Wings Meal
Wings tossed in your choice of sauce with one side item and drink.
Croissant Sandwich Meal
Combo #4
Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders
1 BBQ Sandwich & 1 Hotdog Meal
Combo #3
2 BBQ Sandwich Meal
Combo #1
3 SOFT TACOS (Shrimp, Grouper Or Chicken) Drink
Choose your meat for tacos and beverage.
2 Hotdog Meal
Combo #2