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Monday 11am - 10pm Tuesday 11am - 10pm Wednesday 11am - 10pm Thursday 11am - 10pm Friday 11am - 10:30pm Saturday 10am - 10:30pm Sunday 10am - 9:30pm

Half Shell Oyster House

Name: Half Shell Oyster House
Address: 2500 13th Street, Gulfport, MS, 39501, US
Telephone: +12288677001
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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Voted Best Seafood in Mississippi by Mississippi Magazine! We specialize in Gulf oysters, fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, pastas, salads, and more.
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Bringing a taste of New Orleans with a side of Southern hospitality to Biloxi & Gulfport, Mississippi! 2500 13th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 867-7001

125 Lameuse Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 432-5050

The menu consists of fresh local oysters and seafood, steaks, monthly specials, pasta dishes and more. Mimicking a French Quarter atmosphere, the restaurant décor includes stained glass, wrought iron railings, local artist murals, exhibition-style oyster grilling bar, and period architecture and light fixtures. Also with locations in Biloxi and Gulfport. HAPPY HOUR: 3-6PM EVERYDAY
Now with locations in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Learn more about us at halfshelloysterhouse.com.

10/28/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! A huge thank you to our first round of sponsors for the 13th Annual Half Shell Oyster House Tennis Tournament!

THANK YOU
📍Hancock Whitney
📍F.E.B. Distributing Co., Inc.
📍Gallagher
📍MS Gulf Coast Coca-Cola

Bayou Bluff Tennis Club | Nov. 13-15

$5 of each entry will go to Folds of Honor supporting their mission in providing life-changing educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders.
Entry deadline is 11/08/26 | Tournament Director: Toby Fasth

Registration: https://playtennis.usta.com/Competitions/bayoublufftennisclub0/Tournaments/Overview/6b0a211d-a930-4f3e-9c10-2ece2a580d3f?fbclid=IwY2xjawVPO0JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXFDYkJPcE5jUHI3VUw1elVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEfJMLROUdGBmXqiimFpCYMr7au8rmFy7PnudpEiePefx3Km96WgCyXc_0VPjI_aem_VDZw-Abq1nhbSOEH0nZ7-w
Questions? Reach Toby at [email protected]

10/28/2026

Calling all little ghosts, goblins & superheroes! 👻🎃 Kids EAT FREE at Half Shell this Halloween!

Dine-in only on October 31, 2026. Up to 2 free kids meals per adult entrée purchased.

Costumes encouraged. Halloween fun required. 😉

10/26/2026

Our Fall Favorites are back! 🍂🧡 Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing the Half Shell dishes we find ourselves craving a little extra this time of year.

First up: Almond Encrusted Chicken — fresh chicken coated in chopped almonds & seasonings, panéed and finished with roasted red bell pepper remoulade.

Pull up a chair and enjoy the season with us!

10/23/2026

Fall weekends were made for brunch. 🍂🥞

Our Bananas Foster Pancakes start with two buttermilk pecan pancakes topped with bananas sautéed in a warm spiced rum & orange sauce. Add a mimosa and call it a morning well spent!

🍾 BRUNCH EVERY SATURDAY + SUNDAY 10AM-2PM

10/20/2026

We are hiring ALL POSITIONS in Gulfport!
📍 2500 13th St #1, Gulfport, MS 39501
Apply online at www.halfshelloysterhouse.com/careers or in person between 2PM-4PM!
We offer:
- Opt-in Benefits (Telemedicine, dental, vision, short-term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and life insurance)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance after working three months for an average of 30 hours worked per week.
- 24/7 Assistance Program See less

10/20/2026

It was a busy weekend of events on the Gulf Coast!

Friday night we served our Rangoon Nachos and Sweet Potato Creme Brulée to guests of the this year's Toast to the Coast! Let us know if you stopped by our table and tried a dish! We had a great time and we're counting down the days until next year's event!! 🥂

10/20/2026

Fall is here, and so are the flavors. 🍂🦪

10/19/2026

Dolly would have definitely approved of this year’s Annual Witches' Brunch!

We had so much fun this weekend serving brunch to around 200 Dolly’s and Witches at the 9th Annual Witches' Brunch. Our incredible teams from our Hard Rock, Biloxi, and Gulfport locations served up delicious drinks and Shrimp & Grits to a fabulous crowd. Huge thanks to Lynn Meadows Discovery Center for having us back and for creating such a fun, magical event each year!

10/16/2026

Our featured Crab & Shrimp Rangoon Quesadilla is golden, creamy, a little sweet, a little spicy, and packed with your seafood favorites!

Grab a few friends and order one for the table... sharing is up to you. 😉

10/14/2026

Are you a real one? 👀 Drop your answers in the comments!

No cheating! 😉

Address

2500 13th Street
Gulfport, MS
39501

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 10pm
Tuesday	11am - 10pm
Wednesday	11am - 10pm
Thursday	11am - 10pm
Friday	11am - 10:30pm
Saturday	10am - 10:30pm
Sunday	10am - 9:30pm

Telephone

+12288677001

Website

https://www.halfshelloysterhouse.com/

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