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 Marnier creme fraiche and Smithfield ham rice pilaf. All varieties of shellfish is served by the pound with several choices of sauce.
Website: thehardshell.com
Phone: (804) 643-2333
Cross Streets: Between S 14th St and S 15th St
Closed now
- Sun 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
1411 E Cary St Richmond, VA 23219 ·115.46 mi
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Amenities
- Wifi
- Smoke-free
- Accessible
Reviews
yelpWe stopped into The Hard Shell before a late imaging appointment at VCU, and it had been years since our last visit. It was a good reminder of why this place has stayed around. The atmosphere is...
MoreI grabbed dinner here the other night. The server was kind and helpful with answering questions about the menu. They have a nice selection of items, and it's a great place to get seafood or a...
MoreThis restaurant is amazing! The bartenders are friendly and the seafood was delicious. The hard shell pasta was cooked well and I loved how much seafood there was. The interior was lovely too. I...
MoreThe lobster was large and sweet. Oysters were very fresh. Service was quick and polite. No complaints. We sat outside and that was a good choice
MoreI was able to celebrate Mother's Day at another Richmond, staple hard shell. Everything came out nice and hot. The service was good. Shout out to Greg. He was a good server. The ambience was...
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