Gulf shrimp cocktail and oysters on ice in an elegant starter-course presentation

The Opening Pairings

Begin with
the Gulf at the table.

Chilled shellfish, bright cocktails, rich sauces, and garden plates give the first course a point of view.

04Spring / SummerShearn’s menu

Chapter04Above the bay

Spring / Summer 2026 menu reference

GF = gluten-free · V = vegetarian · details subject to changeView menu PDF

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Starters

First, let the table
take its time.

From the seafood tower to lamb lollipops, the opening pages are designed for a table that plans to linger.

Colossal Gulf Shrimp Cocktail GF

spicy cocktail, cajun remoulade, lemons

$23

Gulf Coast Oysters on the Half Shell GF

horseradish, lemons, cocktail sauce

Dozen $34 · Half dozen $19

Colossal Crab Cocktail GF

heirloom tomatoes, jumbo lump crab, king crab leg, cajun remoulade

$32

Fresh Seafood Tower GF

chilled lobster tails, gulf oysters, king crab leg, ahi tuna, colossal shrimp

$95

Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartar GF available

pickled cucumber, crispy wonton, soy-ginger sauce, edamame wasabi purée, firecracker sauce

$26

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

beurre blanc, red pepper purée, jumbo lump crab, red chili oil

$26

Mussels GF available

green lip mussels, white wine broth, charred scallions, green chili sauce

$17

Shrimp DeJonge

garlic herb butter, marsala cream, rustic batard

$19

Garlic Herb Escargot

puff pastry, herb butter

$20

Chargrilled Marrow Bones GF✦ New

chimichurri, crostini

$20

Glazed Lamb Lollipops ✦ New

st. arnold’s root beer bbq sauce

$20

Soup & garden

Give the first course
another direction.

French Onion

shiner bock, caramelized onion, gruyere cheese, crusty ciabatta

$14

Maine Lobster Bisque

cognac, garlic crisp

$15

Roasted Beet Salad GF

golden & candy stripe beets, chévre, smoked pistachio, winter greens, lemon honey vinaigrette

$12

BLT Wedge GF

crispy bacon lardon, heirloom baby tomatoes, shaved watermelon radish, blue cheese, house buttermilk ranch

$15

Caesar Salad

baby gem, shaved pecorino, shaved radish, brioche crisp

$14

Shearn’s House Salad GFV

artisan lettuce blend, english cucumber, candy beets, dried figs, carrot curls, baby heirloom tomatoes, blood orange vinaigrette

$10

Watermelon Salad GF

baby frisee, marinated feta, baby heirloom tomatoes, english cucumbers, shaved red onion, habanero-peach vinaigrette, balsamic reduction, micro basil

$16

Seafood tower beside a blue-hour waterfront dining atmosphere

A table begins here

Chilled shellfish.
Warm light through the glass.

Order the first course before the sky gives way to evening. The opening pairings deserve a view, a little salt air, and nowhere else to be.

Chapter 04 · The first pairing

The First Pairing

Start the evening
where the view opens.

Reserve for first course Call 409-203-5399

The Opening Pairings

Begin withthe Gulf at the table.

Colossal Gulf Shrimp Cocktail GF

Gulf Coast Oysters on the Half Shell GF

Colossal Crab Cocktail GF

Fresh Seafood Tower GF

Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartar GF available

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Mussels GF available

Shrimp DeJonge

Garlic Herb Escargot

Chargrilled Marrow Bones GF✦ New

Glazed Lamb Lollipops ✦ New

Give the first courseanother direction.

French Onion

Maine Lobster Bisque

Roasted Beet Salad GF

BLT Wedge GF

Caesar Salad

Shearn’s House Salad GFV

Watermelon Salad GF

Chilled shellfish.Warm light through the glass.

Start the eveningwhere the view opens.

Begin with
the Gulf at the table.

Give the first course
another direction.

Chilled shellfish.
Warm light through the glass.

Start the evening
where the view opens.