The Hard Shell

$$ • Seafood, Wine Bars, Vegetarian

Hours:
1411 E Cary St, Richmond
(804) 643-2333

About The Hard Shell

The Hard Shell provides a pleasant dining experience with delicious seafood and attractive food presentation. The servers are friendly and attentive, making sure guests have a good time. The restaurant has a nice ambiance, ideal for special celebrations or a fun night out. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating in a charming historic neighborhood with convenient parking nearby. The raw menu and cocktails are highly recommended, enticing guests to return for more. The restaurant features a great selection of appetizers perfect for lighter summer eating, including she crab soup and shrimp cocktail. Many visitors appreciate the consistent quality of the food, especially during Halibut nights. The staff is attentive, accommodating food allergies and extra limes for drinks. Guests also enjoy dishes like chicken alfredo, seafood stuffed portobello mushrooms, voodoo chicken, gumbo, redfish orleans, shrimp and grits, fried shrimp, and hush puppies. The bartender Aubrey and server Ali are often praised for their friendly and professional service. Overall, The Hard Shell remains a popular spot for gatherings with friends and family, offering a friendly environment, delicious food, and good service.

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4.4
615 ratings
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Food
4.6
Atmosphere
4.6
Service
4.6

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The food was delicious, service was impeccable, definitely plan on going back!!! 10/10.

Great place to get lobster

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Hard Shell went above and beyond my expectations. The food is well-plated and scrumptious. The decor is chic, the dress code isn’t uptight, and the drink menu is explorative. Ladies Try the “Expat” with honey 🍯 habanero moonshine. 🫶🏽 Overall, 5 stars.

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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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