Oysters are just the start
The Half Shell oyster bar, in Old Town Lunenburg, features a menu hyper-focused on local seafood. Oysters are just the start: the oyster bar serves any seafood dish you could desire, from ceviche to mussels, paella to lobster rolls, all prepared with the freshest fish.
A wealth of local beers are on tap, creative seasonal cocktail list is featured,, and plenty of Nova Scotian wines are on offer. Open noon till late - enjoy a few drinks, and lounge in our completely open-air space, enjoying the sea breeze, the sunshine and stunning views of Lunenburg harbour.
MENU
Seafood Bar
$3 each
OYSTER ON THE HALF SHELL
$3 each
$3 each
RAW, FRESHLY SHUCKED INSHORE SCALLOPS
$3 each
$15
CHILLED STEAMED HALF LOBSTER
$15
$10
CHILLED STEAMED SNOW CRAB CLUSTERS
$10
$45
SEAFOOD PLATTER
6 oysters, whole lobster, snow crab clusters, 4 littleneck clams, 2 inshore scallops on the half shell
$45
$90
SEAFOOD TOWER
12 oysters, whole lobster, 2 snow crab clusters, 8 littleneck clams, 4 inshore scallops on the half shell
$90
$5
MARINATED MUSSELS
$5
Broiled Oysters
$4 each
RAMP & KALE ROCKAFELLER
Wild garlic, kale, cream, parmesan, and breadcrumbs
$4 each
$4 each
TOMATO & BACON
Oulton's double smoked bacon, roasted tomato, parmesan and breadcrumbs
$4 each
PLATES
$18
LOBSTER CLUB
Lobster, tomato, red onion, arugula, Oulton's double smoked bacon, brioche bun, side salad
$18
$12
CHOWDER
Local haddock, baby potatoes, onion, fennel, carrots, thyme, dill, parsley, white wine, cream
$12
$12
SALAD
Rumpt of farms mesclun mix, tomato, asiago, lemon herb vinaigrette
$12
$16
PEEL & EAT SHRIMP
One-half pound of steamed sustainable peel & eat shrimp, sweet chili dip
$16
$16
SMOKED SALMON
Willy Kraut’s smoked salmon, pickled red onions, capers, greek yoghurt, lemon, crostinis
$16
$16
TUNA TARTARE
Yellowfin tuna, ginger, sesame oil, lemon & lime zest, cilantro, chives, marinated cucumber
$16
$14
SCALLOP CEVICHE
A&K scallops, capers, onion, lemon juice, diced tomato, olive oil, garlic, parsley, chili
$14
$9
INDIAN POINT MUSSELS
½ pound of steamed Indian Point mussels, fennel, orange, white wine, fresh herbs
$9
$12
Tacos (3)
Local deep-fried cornmeal breaded haddock or braised pork, flour tortilla, pickled red onion, jalapenos, sour cream, cilantro
$12
$18
SCALLOP CARBONARA
Seared A&K scallops, Oulton's double smoked bacon, parmesan, white wine, parsley, linguine
$18
$22
PAELLA
Seared shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, chorizo, roasted red peppers, peas, saffron risotto
$22
DESSERTS
$6
CHEESE BOARD
Riopelle de L'Isle, compote, honey, crotinis
$6
$6
CHOCOLATE POT
Dark chocolate curd, orange zest, expresso whipped cream
$6
COCKTAILS
$11
HALF SHELL BLOODY MARY
house made Bloody Mary mix, Tito’s vodka, shrimp garnish (1.5oz)
$11
$13
ROSE SPRITZ
Benjamin Bridge NV Sparkling Rose, Elderflower liquor, lemon, bitters (1oz)
$13
$10
FROZEN NEGRONI
Campari, Dolin Sweet Vermouth, Ironworks Gin, fresh orange (2oz)
$10
$9
GIN SMASH
Ironworks Gin, peach tea, fresh mint, lemon (1oz)
$9
$10
MARGARITA
Cazadores Blanco Tequilla, Triple Sec, lime, agave (2oz)
$10
$10
BOURBON PEACH SLUSH
Rebel Yell Bourbon, lime, simple syrup, fresh peaches, ginger beer (1.5oz)
$10
PITCHERS
$39
ROSE SANGARIA
Rose, citrus, berries, Apricot Brandy, Mount Gay Silver Rum (6oz)
$39
$36
CUCUMBER LEMONADE
Tito’s Vodka, Limoncello, cucumber, lemon, simple syrup, basil (60z)
$36
ON TAP (14 oz)
$6.50
Bulwark Original Cider (New Ross, NS 5.7%)
$6.50
$6.50
Nine Locks Dirty Blonde (Dartmouth NS 5%)
$6.50
$5.50
Pabst Blue Ribbon (USA 4.75%)
$5.50
$6.00
Propeller California Common (Halifax NS 5%)
$6.00
$7.00
Hell Bay Oatmeal Pale Ale (Liverpool NS 4%)
$7.00
R0tating Tap – see your server
NON ALCOHOLIC
$6
Raspberry Green Mint Iced Tea
$6
$6
Cucumber Lime Aqua Fresca
$6
$4
San Pellegrino-Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit
$4
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
$6oz flute $12 bottle $48
15' Perelada Stars Cava Brut Nature (Spain)
$6oz flute $12 bottle $48
$6oz flute $13 bottle $54
Benjamin Bridge NV Rosé (NS)
$6oz flute $13 bottle $54
$98
Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label NV Champagne (France) bottle
$98
WHITES
17' Lightfoot & Wolfville Tidal Bay (Nova Scotia)
6 oz glass 12 500ml 32 bottle 48
16' Planters Ridge, Riesling (Nova Scotia)
6 oz glass 11 500ml 30 bottle 44
17' Aveleda, Vinho Verde (Portugal)
6 oz glass 8 500ml 24 bottle 32
17' Zenato, Bianco di Custoza (Italy)
6 oz glass 10 500ml 27 bottle 40
15'Wente, 'Morning Fog' Chardonnay (California)
6 oz glass 13 500ml 35 bottle 52
16' Domaine Jean Marc Brocard, Chablis (France)
6 oz glass 15 500ml 40 bottle 60
ROSÉS
16' Benjamin Bridge, Cabernet Franc Rosé (NS)
6 oz glass 12 500ml 32 bottle 48
17' Le Ballon, Grenache/Cinsault Rosé (France)
6 oz glass 11 500ml 30 bottle 44
REDS
16'Lightfoot & Wolfville, Fauna (NS)
6 oz glass 11 500ml 30 bottle 44
13' Borgo Scopeto, Chianti Classico (Italy)
6 oz glass 12 500ml 32 bottle 48
15' Trapiche 'Estacion 1883', Cabernet (Argentina)
6 oz glass 10 500ml 27 bottle 40
Dine with us
Address – 108 Montague Street Lunenburg
Phone – (902) 634-8503
Hours – Open noon – 9pm
End of season is September 29th
