KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB – Seafood
An Irish pub that leads with oysters is an odd idea until you eat here. Kelly's Half Shell on North Suncoast Boulevard shucks them raw with ponzu, chili mignonette or the house voodoo dressing, then cooks the rest, charbroiled, Rockefeller, or the Aingeal and Gliomach preparations that give the menu its accent. Beyond the shell there are mussels in Guinness or garlic butter, lobster bisque, a lobster roll, shepherd's pie, Meatballs O'Kelly's and Wexford Wings in six sauces. Weekday happy hour runs one to six. Crystal River is a seafood town; this is one of its better rooms.
390 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429 352-228-8366 https://www.kellyshalfshell.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB
Dairy-Free at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB
KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB in Crystal River has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Shrimp and Add Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB
KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB in Crystal River has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Shrimp and Add Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB
KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB in Crystal River has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yellow Fin Tuna Sashimi, Teriyaki Sprouts and Peel & Eat Shrimp (1lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB
KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB in Crystal River has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shepherds Pie and Reuben Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB
KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB in Crystal River has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB
KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB in Crystal River has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB
KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB in Crystal River has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Add Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB
KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB in Crystal River has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Blackberry Sangria, Pineapple Sidecar and Irish Maid. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Reuben Sandwich | 22.7 g | 57.6 g |
| Shepherds Pie | 11.9 g | 39.7 g |
| Wedge Salad | 9 g | 29.1 g |
| Chicken & Waffle | 18.9 g | 28.7 g |
| Steak Melt | 26.2 g | 23.6 g |
| Add Shrimp | 28.5 g | 18.8 g |
| Lobster Roll | 31.3 g | 12.8 g |
| Key Lime Pie | 110.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Cosmopolitan | 102 g | 11.4 g |
| Spicy Mussels | 23.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Fish & Chips | 46.3 g | 5.3 g |
| Add Chicken | 2.8 g | 1.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Mussels
- Garlic-Butter Mussels - $17: Sauteed with garlic, shallots, butter, white wine, lemon juice & green onions. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guinness Mussels - $19: Sautéed in a Guinness cream sauce, with smoked applewood bacon, garlic, shallots, thyme & rosemary. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Mussels - $17: Sauteed in a chili-garlic broth with smoked applewood bacon, garlic, shallots, rosemary, thyme & green onions. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Raw Oysters
- Traditional Oysters (1/2 Dozen) - $14: Served with lemon wedges & fiery cocktail sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ponzu Oysters (1/2 Dozen) - $14: Sweet citrus infused soy, pickled ginger & green onion. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Mignonette Oysters (1/2 Dozen) - $15: Red wine vinegar, shallots, peppercorn, chili sauce & green onion. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Voodoo Oysters (1/2 Dozen) - $16: Spicy brown sugar rub, house voodoo sauce, and green onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Cooked Oysters
- Aingeal Oysters (1/2 Dozen) - $16: Cayenne pepper sauce, jalapeno, garlic, parmesan & green onion. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Kelly's Oysters (1/2 Dozen) - $17: Chili mignonette, bacon, green onions, truffle, parmesan & bleu cheese crumbles.
- Charbroiled Oysters (1/2 Dozen) - $16: Garlic-herb butter, parmesan cheese & a house spice blend. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Rockefeller Oysters (1/2 Dozen) - $17: Spinach, garlic, shallot, parmesan cheese, bacon, Pernod liqueur & a touch of hot sauce
- Gliomach Oysters (1/2 Dozen) - $26: Lobster, parmesan cheese, chili-garlic aioli, truffle oil, celery & green onion. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Soup & Salad
- Lobster Bisque - $11: Puree of lobster, heavy cream, tomato, onion & garlic. With tender lobster meat & a hint of sherry. Served with Cuban bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arthur's Caesar - $10: Romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons & Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $13: Romaine, tomato, crispy onion, bacon, bleu cheese crumble, green onion, bleu cheese dressing & balsamic glaze. Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates & Shareables
- Scuttered Shrimp - $15: Tender, crispy shrimp. Tossed in our garlic-chili aioli, with romaine lettuce & green onion. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rueben Eggrolls - $16: Corned beef brisket, slow roasted with Guinness, garlic & brown sugar. Hand rolled with sauerkraut & Swiss cheese. Served with spicy thousand island dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Sprouts - $12: Crispy brussels sprouts, lightly seasoned & drizzled with teriyaki. Topped with green onion & parmesan cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Fin Tuna Sashimi - $27: Blackened & seared rare. Served on a bed of cusabi slaw topped with truffle wonton strips, green onion & a teriyaki drizzle. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Waffle - $14: Hand breaded chicken tenderloins & a pearl sugar Belgian waffle, with Irish whiskey maple-butter & syrup. Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Peel & Eat Shrimp (1lb) - $19: Tender shrimp, tossed in our signature seafood butter. Served with fiery cocktail, melted butter & lemon. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wexford Wings - $17: Crispy, tender jumbo whole chicken wings. Choice of buffalo, blackened, buffalo-bleu, hot-garlic parmesan or voodoo. Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees & Handhelds
- Fish & Chips - $18: Beer battered, crispy Haddock, tartar sauce & lemon. Served with potato wedges. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shepherds Pie - $19: Ground lamb, ground pork, garlic, thyme, rosemary, vegetables & spices. Served with toasted Cuban bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Shrimp - $17: Beer battered shrimp. Served with potato wedges, fiery cocktail & tartar sauces. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Goujons - $16: Crispy breaded chicken tenderloins, served with potato wedges, stone ground honey mustard & chili-garlic aioli. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Roll - $26: Chilled Maine style lobster salad, on toasted New England roll, with romaine lettuce & tomato. Served with potato wedges. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kelly Burger - $19: 1/2 lb American prime wagyu beef, applewood smoked bacon, smoked gouda, tomato, crispy onions, cusabi slaw & chili-garlic aioli. Served with potato wedges. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Melt - $17: Thinly sliced steak, sautéed peppers, onions & mushrooms, white American cheese. Served with potato wedges. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben Sandwich - $15: Thinly sliced corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut & spicy thousand island. Toasted on marbled rye with potato wedges. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Add Shrimp - $6: Extra shrimp for salads Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Add Chicken - $6: Extra chicken for salads Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Dessert
- Belfast Brownie - $7: Warm fudge brownie with Irish cream whiskey, vanilla bean ice cream, walnuts & chocolate syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Key Lime Pie - $7: Fresh-squeezed key lime on soft graham cracker cookie crust. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Cosmopolitan - $5: Vodka, triple sec, cranberry & lime juice
- Margarita - $6: Tequila, orange liqueur, agave & lime juice.
- Blackberry Sangria - $6: Cabernet sauvignon, brandy, apple & berries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Irish Maid - $7: Irish whiskey, elderflower, cucumber & lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pineapple Sidecar - $5: Brandy, orange liqueur, pineapple & lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB
- Is KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Shrimp and Add Chicken.
- What can I eat at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB on a dairy-free diet?
- Add Shrimp and Add Chicken carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Blackberry Sangria and Pineapple Sidecar.
- Is KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at KELLY'S HALF SHELL PUB?
- Reuben Sandwich, at roughly 57.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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