About Us.

Historic brick building with palm trees and vintage signage on urban street corner.

2008

In late 2008 the concept for Half Shell Oyster House was born in the mind of company president Bob Taylor. The idea was later polished off with his partners, Rob Heffner, Kevin Fish, and Brian Raspberry.

2024

Today, we have fifteen locations across Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. We are actively growing and expanding the Half Shell Oyster House brand, while also creating other restaurant concepts under our parent company, Gulf Coast Restaurant Group.

Exterior of a brick building with a sign reading 'Half Shell Oyster House'. There is a small tree and landscaped grass in the foreground.

The Concept

The concept was to provide a phenomenal dining experience with a menu that highlighted Southern cuisine with a New Orleans flair. The atmosphere offers a relaxed yet classic vibe reminiscent of the French Quarter. The interior subtly showcases exposed brick, wrought iron railing, stained glass, and antique doors. The design is complimented by the sound of jazz that weaves through the air.

Interior of a modern bar and restaurant with a curved ceiling, pendant lighting, a long bar counter with stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs. Decorative artwork is displayed on the walls.

OUR MISSION

To serve original New Orleans inspired dishes with Southern hospitality in a distinct and vibrant French Quarter atmosphere.

OUR BRANDS

Logo of Gulf Coast Restaurant Group featuring a fork and spoon inside a red circle.
The Rack House Steaks & Spirits logo in bold black text on a white background.
Logo of Coast Foods with stylized blue wave design
Southern Pearl Oyster House logo with stylized text.
Gold logo with text "Brown's Corner" and a stylized graphic of a city skyline.
Logo of Catch 110 with a fishing hook incorporated into the text. Below, the words 'Land', 'Sea', and 'Spirits' are displayed.

FAQs

  • We do not accept reservations. You are welcome to walk in whenever you like.

  • We do not allow any outside food or beverages in Half Shell.

  • Private dining rooms are available at select Half Shell locations. Please email us at marketinghalfshelloysterhouse@gmail.com to get more information.

  • We sure do! We offer unbeatable lunch specials Monday through Friday from 11AM until 3PM, and we host Happy Hour every day from 3PM until 6PM. We also have Sunday brunch until 2PM.

    New menu features are available every month!