The Hard Shell Menu – Richmond, VA

Type : Seafood restaurant

Location : Richmond, VA

Intimate, upscale-casual tavern for traditional seafood, steaks & a raw bar with wine & cocktails. Based on 869 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

The Hard Shell 23219

Address:
1411 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219

Phone: (804) 643-2333

Website:

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Hours

Thursday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM–9 PM
Monday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM

Menu

RAW BAR
1 Lb Dungeness Crab $30.95
1 Lb King Crab Legs $49.95
1 Lb Snow Crab Legs $28.95
1 Lb Steamed Shrimp $24.95
1/2 DZN Chesapeake $10.95
1/2 DZN Middle Neck Clams
for all take out orders clams will be steamed. NO RAW CLAMS TO GO
$8.95
1/2 DZN Ruby Salts
for all take out orders oysters will be steamed. NO RAW OYSTERS TO GO
$12.95
1/2 DZN Sampler $12.95
1/2 Lb Snow Crab Leg $14.95
1/2 Lb Steamed Shrimp $12.95
12 Lb Crawfish $8.95
COMBO MAINE LOBSTER
1.25 lb lobster, 12 mussels, 6 each shrimp, oysters, clams

for all take out orders mussels, oysters and clams will be steamed. NO RAW MUSSELS, CLAMS OR OYSTERS TO GO

$74.95
DZN Chesapeake $20.95
DZN Middle Neck Clams
for all take out orders clams will be steamed. NO RAW CLAMS TO GO
$14.95
DZN Ruby Salts
for all take out orders oysters will be steamed. *NO RAW OYSTERS TO GO*
$24.95
DZN Sampler $22.95
LIVE Maine Lobster $49.95
Snow Crab Combo
1 cluster snow crab, 6 mussels, 3 each shrimp, oysters, clams

for all take out orders mussels, oysters and clams will be steamed. NO RAW MUSSELS, CLAMS OR OYSTERS TO GO

$36.95
APPETIZERS
Brussels Sprouts
cranberry, parmesan, bacon

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$10.95
Fried Calamari
sweet chili & horseradish peppercorn aioli
$12.95
Fried Oyster App
corn relish, house hot sauce, cilantro lime crema
$14.95
Pan Roasted Mussels
white wine, herb lemon garlic butter, bacon, toasted bread

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$11.95
Scallop App
dates, lardons, sage brown butter

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$16.95
Shrimp Cocktail
5 jumbo shrimp, house cocktail sauce
$12.95
Parmesan Truffle Fries
horseradish aioli

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$8.95
Lobster Dip $13.95
SOUPS & SALADS
CUP She Crab Soup
topped with crab meat

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$6.95
BOWL She Crab Soup
topped with crab meat

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$8.95
Arugula Salad
apple, cranberry, toasted pecans, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette

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$9.95
Classic Caesar Salad
romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons, white anchovies
$8.95
House Salad
carrots, tomatoes, radish, red onions, lemon herb vinaigrette

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$7.95
Wedge Salad
tomatoes, bacon, red onion, gorgonzola dressing

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$10.95
SANDWICHES
Angus Burger
8oz burger, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion, brioche bun
$12.95
Blackened Tuna Sandwich
pickled carrots, radish, jalapeno, cilantro lime aioli, brioche bun
$16.95
Cajun Chicken Wrap
grilled chicken, monterey jack, lettuce, tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli
$10.95
California Club
turkey, monterey jack, avocado, lettuce, tomato, bacon & cilantro aioli, multigrain bread
$10.95
Crab Cake Sandwich
arugula, house tartar sauce, brioche bun
$18.95
Fried Oyster Po Boy
chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, sub roll
$15.95
Hard Shell Burger
bacon, fried onions, horseradish aioli, brioche bun
$14.95
Maine Lobster Roll
served hot with butter or cold with citrus herb aioli, shredded lettuce
$28.95
White Cheddar BLT
bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, cilantro aioli, multigrain bread
$9.95
Wahoo Wrap Special $13.95
ENTREES
6oz Filet
whipped potatoes, asparagus, rosemary demi-glace

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$28.95
Crab Cake Entree
corn & sweet potato salad, chipotle lime aioli, quese fresco
$30.95
Fish Tacos
fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli
$18.95
Fried Oyster Entree
whipped potatoes, sauteed spinach, corn relish, cilantro lime aioli
$24.95
Grilled Shrimp And Scallops
orange sticky rice, sauteed vegetables, soy ginger butter
$30.95
Salmon
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
$24.95
Live Maine Lobster $42.95
ONLINE ORDERING DESSERTS
Carrot Cake $8.00
Key Lime Pie $6.00
NY Cheesecake $8.00
Chocolate Truffle Cake $8.00
SIDES.
Asparagus $6.95
House Cut Fries $4.95
Roasted Potatoes $6.95
Sauteed Spinach $6.95
Sweet Potato & Roasted Corn Salad $6.95
Whipped Potatoes $6.95
Grilled Bread $2.50
Brussel Sprouts $6.95
Side Salad $3.95
Side Caesar $4.95
Extra Bread(Mussels 3pc) $0.00

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Reservations: thehardshell.comopentable.com

Reviews

Alisha S
This is by far one of the best seafood

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Kevin Potts, Jr
Wow! I don’t know when we will ever visit Richmond, VA again, but if we do this restaurant will be on the list of places to visit! We Googled best restaurants in Richmond and tried to get in the Croaker Spot and the wait and line was over an hour. Back to Google and found this gem, the Hard Shell, a mile away and it didn’t disappoint!

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MK
First time here for a birthday dinner. I’d definitely return. I had the blackened mahi mahi my niece had the fish tacos. We started with the lobster dip and flour tortillas and ended with the carrot cake. Everything was delicious, the atmosphere was intimate and the service was great.

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Blue Girl
We are from out of town. We did a last minute weekend visit to Richmond and we were looking for Oysters place. We ended up here and we really had a good experience. We sat by the bar, loved the vibe, staff were friendly and efficient. Our bartender was super helpful with all the things to do in the area. This restaurant is really nice and has such a good vibe. Food was excellent and drinks were on point. We will come back again next visit. Thank you ❤️

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John Perkins
Great meal- great service! Wait staff very attentive; we had the 8 oz filet and crab cakes.

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JR
Came here for Mother’s Day. Everything is perfect. I’m really impressed by the tuna burger. It seasoned well and tenderness was right on the spot.

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Latrice
It’s been awhile since I’ve been here. But you can never go wrong with anything here.

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Katrina Cannon
Our server was excellent…very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was really good as well. I’ll be back!!!

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Jordan Guy – NC Realtor
The atmosphere is really relaxed and friendly. This is a perfect spot to stop in and have a drink on the patio with some appetizers. The calamari and the lobster dip were great starters.

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Juanita Thompson Ashburne
I love The Hard Shell. Great place for good, fresh seafood and ambiance downtown in Shockoe! Our food and service were awesome. I usually get the raw oyster sampling – highly recommend, but I was the only one of my gal pals who enjoys raw oysters this time.

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