Half Shell Oyster House — Gulf Seafood / Oyster Bar, Biloxi
Half Shell Oyster House delivers the Gulf oyster experience that the Mississippi Sound's extraordinary productivity makes possible. Oysters harvested from the warm, shallow Sound waters served in their most direct form: raw on the half shell, with cocktail sauce, horseradish, and crackers.
The Mississippi Sound produces oysters with a character distinct from the East Coast and Pacific Northwest varieties. Warmer water, different salinity, a creamier texture and sweeter flavor that the Gulf Coast oyster culture has developed specific traditions to celebrate.
The chargrilled oyster preparation. The Gulf Coast tradition of placing oysters in their shells on a hot grill with garlic butter and parmesan. Is Half Shell's most popular preparation and the one that demonstrates what the warm-water Gulf oyster achieves when treated correctly.
The casino waterfront location creates the specific Biloxi dining atmosphere. The Gulf visible on one side, the resort strip on the other, and the oysters as the bridge between the two.
Best Occasion: Great for Birthdays
Gulf oysters by the dozen, chargrilled preparations for the group, and the Mississippi Sound visible. The birthday that the Gulf Coast's marine bounty provides.
Best Occasion: Works for Solo Dining
The oyster bar counter, Mississippi Sound oysters on the half shell, and the Gulf Coast afternoon. Solo dining's most specifically Biloxi experience.