Shells Seafood - Tampa

202 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
(813) 875-3467

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Grilled Snapper with Rice and Veggie Medley
Oysters on the Half Shell
Shrimp and Scallop Pasta
Fried Shrimp with Fries
Shrimpin Scallop Pasta
Key Lime Pie Whole Pie
Alfredo Shrimp Pasta
Shells Clam Chowder
Shrimp and Crab Dip
Baby Lobster Pasta

Menu

Soda and Tea
COKE
PINK LEMONADE
SWEET TEA
SPRITE
BOTTLE H20
UNSWEET TEA
DIET COKE

Bottles of Wine
ECCO DOMANI PINOT GRIGIO
Italy - Notes of citrus and floralaromas, hints of tropicalfruit flavors.
MACMURRY PINOT NOIR
California - Full bodied with dark cherry, vanilla and subtle hints of oak.
MIRRASSOU MOSCATO
California - Light floral and freshfruit aromas. Sweet peach, ripepineapple, and citrus.
WHITEHAVEN SAUV BLANC
New Zealand - Notes of passionfruit, lemongrass, white peachand currant.
WILLIAM HILL CHARDONNAY
California - Baked apple, layerednotes of toasty oak, caramel, andbrown spice.
MIRASSOU PINOT NOIR
A fruit forward, earthy red with notes of dark cherries, deep plum and vanilla oak.

Featured items
Shrimp Pasta
Marinated shrimp and linguini tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream.
Chicken Pasta
Blackened chicken and linguini tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream.
Baby Lobster Pasta
Sweet baby lobster tails sauteed with linguine in our lobster cream sauce (Available only in season) .
Clam Chowder Bowl
The best clam chowder you'll ever eat! Chockfull of clams, potatoes, bacon and spices. Gourmet Magazine's been asking for our recipe since '88! You gotta try it!
Salmon Felix
Oscar's former roommate! Fresh salmon topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and roasted red peppers in a lobster cream sauce. Served with our seasoned rice over asparagus.
1 lb Snow Crab
A delicate, sweet flavor. Get Crackin'! Served with drawn butter, parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw.
The Big Easy
Blackened Mahi-Mahi smothered with shrimp, scallops, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies.

Apps / Raw Bar
Shrimp and Crab Dip
Made fresh daily. Our original recipe chockfull of shrimp andjumbo lump crabmeat. Served with tortilla chips.
Buffalo Shrimp
A half pound of hand-breaded shrimp tossed with our spicy Buffalo sauce. Served over tortilla chips with blue cheese & celery sticks.
Crab Cake Appetizer
Two premium sauted jumbo lump crab cakes.
Coconut Shrimp
A 1/2 lb. of hand-breaded shrimp lightly fried then tossed insweetened coconut milk. Served over tortilla chips with sweetThai chili.
1/2 U-Peel Shrimp
Half pound of shrimp, simply seasoned, served hot.
Steamed Clams
A dozen fresh clams steamed in garlic, white wine and spices. Served in the shell.
Fried Mushrooms
3/4 pound, hand breaded and lightly fried.
Calamari
The best squid you ever ate! Too good to use for bait! Lightly dusted with lemon flour, flash fried and served with our spicy Diablo Sauce!
Buffalo Chicken
Hand-breaded chicken tossed with our spicy Buffalo sauce. Served over tortilla chips with blue cheese & celery sticks.
Buffalo Combo
Hand-breaded chicken and shrimp tossed with our spicy Buffalo sauce. Served over tortilla chips with blue cheese & celery sticks.

Soups / Salads
Clam Chowder Cup
The best clam chowder you'll ever eat! Chockfull of clams, potatoes, bacon and spices. Gourmet Magazine's been asking for our recipe since '88! You gotta try it!
Clam Chowder Bowl
The best clam chowder you'll ever eat! Chockfull of clams, potatoes, bacon and spices. Gourmet Magazine's been asking for our recipe since '88! You gotta try it!
Side House Salad
Mixed Greens, grape tomatoes, red onion, mixed cheese and croutons. Your choice of dressing.
Salmon Caesar Salad
A classic! Crisp Romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese tossed with our classic Caesar dressing. Topped with fresh salmon.
Tropical Chicken Salad
Fresh chicken, greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, craisins, walnuts and toasted coconut. Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette dressing. Picture is shown with Crispy Coconut Chicken!
Side Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese tossed with our classic Caesar dressing.
Lobster Bisque Cup
Creamy lobster bisque with a hint of sherry wine.
Lobster Bisque Bowl
Creamy lobster bisque with a hint of sherry wine.
Caesar Salad
A classic! Crisp Romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese tossed with our classic Caesar dressing.
Chicken Caesar Salad
A classic! Crisp Romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese tossed with our classic Caesar dressing. Topped with fresh chicken.
Garden Salad
Mixed Greens, grape tomatoes, red onion, mixed cheese and croutons. Your choice of dressing.
Salmon Garden Salad
Mixed Greens, grape tomatoes, red onion, mixed cheese and croutons. Your choice of dressing. Topped with fresh salmon.
Shrimp Caesar Salad
A classic! Crisp Romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese tossed with our classic Caesar dressing. Topped with grilled shrimp.
Shrimp Garden Salad
Mixed Greens, grape tomatoes, red onion, mixed cheese and croutons. Your choice of dressing. Topped with grilled shrimp.
Chicken Garden Salad
Mixed Greens, grape tomatoes, red onion, mixed cheese and croutons. Your choice of dressing. Topped with fresh chicken.

Sautee
Shrimp Pasta
Marinated shrimp and linguini tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream.
Chicken Pasta
Blackened chicken and linguini tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream.
Jambalaya
Blackened chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage sauteed with peppers and onions in our homemade creole sauce. Served over seasoned rice.
Baby Lobster Pasta
Sweet baby lobster tails sauteed with linguine in our lobster cream sauce (Available only in season) .
Shrimp Mezzo Mezzo
Mezzo Mezzo means half and half. Marinated shrimp, sliced mushrooms and penne pasta in a zesty blend of tomato sauce and garlic cream sauce.
Seafood Pasta
Shrimp, scallops and clams tossed with linguine in our garlic and white wine cream sauce.
Shrimp and Scallop Pasta
Marinated shrimp and sweet bay scallops tossed in linguini with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream.
Shrimp and Cheese Tortellini
Tri-colored tortellini stuffed with cheese and sauteed with shrimp in Shells' signature cream sauce with Parmesan cheese.
Seafood Siciliano
Shrimp, scallops, and clams tossed with linguine, caramelized onions and grape tomatoes in our house made Italian broth.
Shrimp Godfather
Marinated shrimp tossed in linguine with caramelized onions and grape tomato in our house made clam broth.
Seafood Cioppino
A seafood stew of shrimp, scallops, fish, and clams simmered with grape tomatoes and caramelized onions in a our house made Italian broth. Served with seasoned rice.
Chicken Mezzo
Mezzo Mezzo means half and half. Blackened chicken, sliced mushrooms and penne pasta in a zesty blend of tomato sauce and garlic cream sauce.

Deep Fryer
Fried Shrimp
1/2 lb of shrimp, fried golden brown served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw.
Fried Trio
Freshly breaded fried shrimp, scallops & whitefish. Fried golden brown and served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw.
Fried Fish
Fried whitefish with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw.
Fried Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders fried golden brown served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw.
Fried Scallops
Sweet Bay Scallops fried golden brown and served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw.

Specialties
Salmon Felix
Oscar's former roommate! Fresh salmon topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and roasted red peppers in a lobster cream sauce. Served with our seasoned rice over asparagus.
The Big Easy
Blackened Mahi-Mahi smothered with shrimp, scallops, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies.
Crab Cake Dinner
Three premium jumbo lump crab cakes. Served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Char-grilled shrimp on skewers, served with rice pilaf and steamed veggies.
SEA SCALLOP SKEWERS
Two skewers of succulent sea scallops grilled to perfection. Served with seasoned rice and steamed vegetables.
Bayou Chicken
Fresh chicken, blackened and topped with mushrooms, grape tomatoes, and caramelized onions in our sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies.
8oz Sirloin
8 oz. hand-cut Top Sirloin served with parsley potatoes and asparagus.
Ultimate Combo
Grilled Atlantic Salmon paired with a skewer of zesty grilled shrimp and a jumbo lump crab cake.
Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Skewers
A skewer of zesty grilled shrimp paired with a succulent sea scallop skewer.

Fresh Fish
6oz Salmon
6 oz Atlantic Salmon. Served with Rice Pilaf and Steamed Veggies.
6oz Grouper
6 oz Gulf Grouper served with Rice Pilaf and Steamed Veggies.
12oz Grouper
12 oz Gulf Grouper served with Rice Pilaf and Steamed Veggies.
12oz Salmon
12 oz Atlantic Salmon. Served with Rice Pilaf and Steamed Veggies.
6oz Mahi
6 oz Mahi Mahi from the Gulf of Mexico. Served with Rice Pilaf and Steamed Veggies.
12oz Mahi
12 oz Mahi Mahi from the Gulf of Mexico. Served with Rice Pilaf and Steamed Veggies.

Hand Helds
Bacon Cheddar Burger
Half pound Black Angus Sirloin burger topped with cheddar and hickory smoked bacon slices. Served with our house-made smokey ranch dressing.
Mahi Sandwich
Wild caught mahi-mahi - Grilled, Blackened or Fried. Served on a potato roll with tarter sauce.
The Dirty Bird
Blackened chicken, applewood smoked bacon and pepper jack cheese served with our housemade smokey ranch dressing.
Grouper Sandwich
6 oz Gulf Grouper served over a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and onion with French Fries.
Fish Taco
Fresh Mahi blackened and served on two taco shells with lettuce, tomato and mixed cheese. Served with our house-made island sauce and a side of chips and salsa!
Honey Buffalo Burger
A half pound Black Angus Sirloin burger topped with pepper jack cheese and applewood smoked bacon slices. Drizzled with our house-made honey buffalo sauce.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Crispy buffalo chicken topped with pepperjack cheese on a brioche bun. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and blue cheese.
Shrimp Taco
Two skewers of blackened served on two taco shells with lettuce, tomato and mixed cheese. Served with our house-made island sauce and a side of chips and salsa!

Crab
1 lb Snow Crab
A delicate, sweet flavor. Get Crackin'! Served with drawn butter, parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw.
1/2 lb Snow Crab
A delicate, sweet flavor. Get Crackin'! Served with drawn butter.
1 lb Dungeness Crab
Dungeness Crab legs from the cold waters of San Diego Bay. Served with drawn butter, parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw.
1.5 lb Snow Crab
A delicate, sweet flavor. Get Crackin'! Served with drawn butter, parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw.
2 lb Snow Crab
A delicate, sweet flavor. Get Crackin'! Served with drawn butter, parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw.
1.5 lb Dungeness Crab
Dungeness Crab legs from the cold waters of San Diego Bay. Served with drawn butter, parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw.
2 lb Dungeness Crab
Dungeness Crab legs from the cold waters of San Diego Bay. Served with drawn butter, parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw.

Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Our classic Florida style Key Lime Pie. The perfect mix of sweet and tart!
Towering Chocolate Cake
A decadent, chocolate cake piled three layers high covered with a thick chocolate icing. Served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. Serves two.
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
The name says it all! Truly delicious.

Sides
Broccoli
Steamed with garlic and olive oil.
French Fries
Crispy and delicious.
Parsley Potatos
Red potatoes served with butter and parsley.
Asparagus
Steamed with butter.
Cole Slaw
Shredded slaw with mandarin oranges.
Rice Pilaf
Seasoned rice pilaf.
Steamed Veggies
A mixed medley of seasoned veggies.

Add Ons
Add Crab Cake
A single jumbo lump crab cake with our island sauce.
Small Side Linguini
Small side of linguine sautéed in your choice of Shells house made sauces.
Small Side Penne
Small side of penne sautéed in your choice of Shells house made sauces.
Add Fried Shrimp
1/4 lb of hand breaded fried shrimp
Small Side Tort
Small side of tortellini sautéed in your choice of Shells house made sauces.
Add Fried Scallops
1/4 lb of hand breaded sweet bay scallops
Add Scampi
1/4 lb of shrimp in our house made scampi sauce.
BIG EASY TOP
Shrimp, scallops, caramelized onions, tomatoes and mushrooms sautéed in our house made Italian wine cream sauce. A perfect addition to any entrée!
Add Scallop Skewer
A single skewer of succulent sea scallops.
Add Two Shrimp Skewers
Two zesty grilled shrimp skewers brushed in Shells house made marinade.
FELIX TOP
Jumbo lump crab meat and roasted red peppers sautéed in our house made lobster cream sauce.
Add Fried Fish
1/4 lb of hand breaded crispy white fish.
BAYOU TOP
Caramelized onions, grape tomatoes and sliced mushrooms in our sundried tomato cream sauce.

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Recent Reviews

Shells has their good points and bad points. Our first visit I got the one lb. snow crab leg special. The legs were small, liquid crab meat, not much meat for the price. They serve 2 parsley potatoes with the entrees, not very appealing. Would it kill them to offer a large bake potato or sweet potato for the prices they charge ?
The menu in my opinion needs to be reevaluated, I don't care how many times they email offers for a free appetizer with the purchase of...
August 2025
Fantastic food and service!!! Everything tasted like it was made from scratch and the employees were incredibly friendly. Definitely seemed like a spot locals frequented for a reason🦀
July 2025
I've been going to Shells since I was a young girl. The food isn't bad but, it doesn't taste like I remember. The shrimp pasta is my go to. If you are craving some quick seafood, it's a good choice.
July 2025

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Shells Seafood - Tampa

202 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 875-3467