The Hard Shell
$$ • Seafood, Wine Bars, Vegetarian
Hours:
1411 E Cary St, Richmond
(804) 643-2333
About The Hard Shell
Customers' Favorites
6 Oz Angus Filet & Lobster Tail
Hard Shell Pasta in White Sauce
Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail
Butter Poached Lobster Tail
Grilled Shrimp and Scallops
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
Grilled Shrimp & Scallops
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Flash Fried Calamari
dzn Middle Neck Clams
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Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 10:30AM - 9PM |
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The Hard Shell offers a delightful dining experience with delicious seafood and stunning food presentation. The servers are friendly and attentive, ensuring a great time for visitors. The restaurant has a nice ambiance, perfect for special celebrations or a fun night out. With a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, it's located in a cute historical neighborhood with convenient parking nearby. The raw menu and cocktails are highly recommended, making guests eager to return for seconds. The restaurant features a great list of appetizers for lighter summer eating, including the popular she crab soup and shrimp cocktail. Many guests appreciate the consistent quality of the food, especially during Halibut nights. The servers are known for their attentiveness, making sure to accommodate food allergies and offering extra limes for drinks. The Hard Shell is a go-to spot for many, providing a pleasant environment for gatherings with friends and family. The food and service are praised, with guests enjoying dishes like chicken alfredo, seafood stuffed portobello mushrooms, voodoo chicken, gumbo, redfish orleans, shrimp and grits, fried shrimp, and hush puppies. The staff is generally kind and attentive, though one server was reported as rude and awkward. Overall, The Hard Shell is a highly recommended dining destination.