Budget Dining Guide
The Half Shell Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Half Shell? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated September 2026.
Lowest Price
$1.75
Average Item Price
$11.74
Budget for Two
$23.48
Priced Items Tracked
154
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The Half Shell Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Half Shell sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broccoli | side orders | Fresh steamed broccoli. | $1.75 |
| 2 | Hand Battered Onion Rings | side orders | Just what it says: hand battered onion rings! | $1.75 |
| 3 | Herbed Rice Pilaf | side orders | — | $1.75 |
| 4 | Italian Spinach | side orders | Italian spinach topped with Parmesan cheese. | $1.75 |
| 5 | Sauteed Mushrooms | side orders | Mushrooms sauteed in a white wine sauce. | $1.75 |
| 6 | Steak Fries | side orders | Hand-cut steak fries | $1.75 |
| 7 | Vegetable Saute | side orders | Assortment of sauteed mixed vegetables. | $1.75 |
| 8 | Baked Potato | side orders | Baked potato with your choice of butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon and chives. | $2.25 |
| 9 | Stuffed Potato | side orders | Potato stuffed with cheese, bacon, and chives. | $2.25 |
| 10 | Homemade Key Lime Pie | desserts | Made from scratch, this light, creamy pie has just the right amount of sweet and tart. | $4.29 |
| 11 | Kids Grilled Cheese | kids | Sliced cheddar on white bread with pickles. | $4.99 |
| 12 | Red Beans And Rice | soups | Memphis' best starts with fresh vegetables, lots of slow-smoked ham shanks and spicy creole sausage simmered to perfection. We then top it off with diced red and green onions and mixed cheese. bowl ( | $4.99 |
| 13 | Seafood Gumbo | soups | Our famous gumbo starts with a rich brown butter roux, homemade seafood stock and fresh vegetables. We add grilled Cajun sausage, Gulf shirmp and crawfish tails then top it off with a scoop of rice. | $4.99 |
| 14 | Cooks 187 Ml | wine | sparkling by the glass | $5.00 |
| 15 | King Crab Bisque | soups | Our signature soup loaded with king crab meat. | $5.29 |
| 16 | Brownie Sundae Ala Mode | desserts | The chocolate lover's dream: a chocolate chip brownie topped with Haagen Dazs vanilla ice cream, rich chocolate sauce and whipped cream. | $5.59 |
| 17 | Fetzer Chardonnay, California | wine | — | $5.75 |
| 18 | Caesar Salad | salads | Fresh cut romaine lettuce tossed with our Caesar dressing, garlic croutons and grated Parmesan cheese. | $5.99 |
| 19 | Coconut Cake | it's elvis week at the half shell! | Traditional coconut layer cake made by Sugaree's Bakery in New Albany, MS. | $5.99 |
| 20 | Fried Chicken Tenders With Honey Mustard | kids | — | $5.99 |
| 21 | Half Pint Hamburger | kids | Served with lettuce, tomato and pickle. For children under 10 years of age. All children's items include choice of fruit, fries, vegetable or broccoli. | $5.99 |
| 22 | House Salad | salads | Iceburg lettuce, leaf lettuce, carrots and red cabbage topped with fresh diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, fresh bacon crumbles and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing. choice of dressings: | $5.99 |
| 23 | Strawberry Shortcake | desserts | Strawberry shortcake with strawberry sauce and whipped cream. Enough to share!! | $5.99 |
| 24 | Beringer White Zinfandel | wine | — | $6.00 |
| 25 | Fetzer Merlot, California | wine | By the glass only | $6.00 |
| 26 | Folonari Pinot Grigio, Italy | wine | — | $6.00 |
| 27 | Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio, Italy | wine | — | $6.50 |
| 28 | Polka dot Riesling, Washington | wine | by the glass and bottle | $6.75 |
| 29 | Chicken Sandwich | kids | — | $6.99 |
| 30 | Elvis' Fried Dill Pickles | it's elvis week at the half shell! | Sliced dill pickles dipped in a special batter, seasoned Panko bread crumbs and deep fried. Served with a country ranch dipping sauce. | $6.99 |
The Half Shell Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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side orders
$1.86
9 items
soups
$5.09
3 items
desserts
$5.29
3 items
kids
$6.25
5 items
salads
$7.31
3 items
starters
$9.13
7 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Half Shell doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at The Half Shell.
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