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The Hard Shell - Downtown

Address
1411 East Cary Street Richmond VA 23220
Phone
(804) 643-2333
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Total Reviews
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(804) 643-6527

Business Hours

Status: Closed

Sunday
11:00am-10:00pm
Monday
11:00am-10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am-10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am-10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am-10:00pm
Friday
11:00am-11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am-11:00pm

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The Hard Shell offers an excellent variety of seafood as well as contemporary American dishes. The outdoor seating here is the best in Shockoe Slip. This is a fun place to go for lunch or dinner, convenient to many shops and attractions. A wonderful variety of seafood, which includes several types of crab, is offered. Cornmeal and Herb Fried Oysters are served on the half-shell with Grand...

Opening its doors in 1995, The Hard Shell Downtown strives to offer the highest quality seafood, steaks and more in a warm, inviting and relaxing atmosphere.

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Overall review sentiment

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87%

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Editorial reviews from the web (4)

This fun and unpretentious restaurant has many fresh and local seafood dishes, and those with other tastes can choose from such options as filet mignon and prime rib; even vegetarians are well cared for. Raw bar enthusiasts will be enticed, too, with the option of getting a half-pound of steamed shrimp, Dungeness crab legs, snow crab legs, or littleneck clams. From live Maine lobsters to...

The Hard Shell Restaurant Review

Seafood is the name of the game here, and you’ll get plenty of creative cooking for your well-spent dollar. Be sure to check out the daily specials before tackling the dinner menu, but we recommend the crispy fried oysters, pan-roasted mussels or jumbo shrimp cocktail to start, followed by the she crab soup and that most diplomatic of entrées --- surf ‘n’ turf (six-ounce filet mignon and...

Seafood is the name of the game here, as the restaurant name implies, and you’ll get plenty of creative cooking for your well-spent dollar. Be sure to check out the daily specials before tackling the dinner menu, but you’ll be thrilled with oysters Michelle or the lobster dip to start, followed by the chunky lobster chowder, and the entrée quesadillas filled with lobster and crab meats....

Lobster, we love you. This sweet treat from the sea turns into a culinary creation.

Average Rating
80

The Scene
The good news: The Hard Shell doesn't have any tacky stuffed fish hanging on the walls. The bad news: The restaurant's interior looks a bit like an upscale barbecue joint with...

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Fantastic Food in Noisy Setting

Average Rating
80

This restaurant is a very popular place on a Friday night in June. Luckily we had Open Table reservations and were seated (in a very full and loud dining room) within five minutes of arriving. Our server came over almost immediately and asked what we'd...

Order the Pecan Salmom

Average Rating
80

Had dinner here with family in Richmond, food was very good, and the dozen Big Island Fresh Oysters were some of the best I've had. My wife had the shrimp & grits, good but not the best I've tasted, my wife agreed. service was a...

A great Happy Hour stop on Cary Street

Average Rating
100

Walked a few blocks from our downtown hotel to the Hard Shell for Happy Hour. We walked in and it started pouring rain so no sitting our on the lovely patio. I had a Blue Mountain Ale on tap with a dozen oysters. J Had...

THE Place for Seafood

Average Rating
100

Situated near the canal in Richmond, this eatery boasts some of the best seafood I've ever tasted. My wife had the grouper with whipped mashed potatoes and asparagus. She said it was one of the best meals she's ever had, and I agreed as I...

Happy at the Hard Shell

Average Rating
80

variety of oysters on the half shell; soup was good; lamb was done well [not well done]; I liked the sides, esp the arugula salad; great happy hour drink and food specials. the staff seem to like who they work with/ for, and were attentive....

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Opening its doors in 1995 in downtown Richmond, Virginia’s Shockoe Slip, The Hard Shell has created a loyal following and has been repeatedly voted “BEST SEAFOOD” in the city by Style Magazine and Richmond Magazine.The Hard Shell strives to offer the highest quality seafood, steaks and more in a warm, inviting and relaxing atmosphere and to provide outstanding customer service to each and every...

Hard Shell the can be found at E Cary St 1411. The following is offered: Restaurants. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Richmond there are 205 other Restaurants. An overview can be found here.

The Hard Shell Restaurant is located in Richmond's historic Shockoe Slip. It was chosen by Style Critics Choice and Style People's Choice Awards as one of Richmond's best seafood restaurants.

The Hard Shell has Richmond's widest variety of fresh and local seafood as well as an extensive raw menu featuring oysters, clams, shrimp, mussels, crab legs, lobster, and much more.The Hard Shell can also accommodate parties from 6 to 60.

Located in downtown Richmond"s historic Shockoe Slip, The Hard Shell Restaurant is known to locals as one of the best seafood restaurants in town.The Hard Shell has Richmond's widest variety of fresh and local seafood as well as an extensive raw menu featuring oysters, clams, shrimp, mussels, crab legs, lobster, and much more.The Hard Shell also features such items as filet mignon, baby back...

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Extra Touches: In the cold winter months, each patio umbrella has a built-in heater to keep patrons warm while enjoying the crisp nights.

Reservations: Accepted, but walk-ins are just as welcome.

Cost Factor: It's pricey here—entrees average $20.

Cost Factor

It's pricey here—entrees average $20.

Extra Touches

In the cold winter months, each patio umbrella has a built-in heater to keep patrons warm while enjoying the crisp nights.

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