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Shells Seafood Restaurant
202 S Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33609
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Main Menu
Start It off
Shells Clam Chowder
The best clam chowder you'll ever eat! Chock-full of clams, potatoes, bacon and spices. Gourmet Magazines been asking for our recipe since 88! You gotta try it!
- Cup $4.95
- Bowl $8.95
Lobster Bisque
Creamy lobster bisque with a hint of sherry wine! Delicious!
- Cup $5.50
- Bowl $9.50
Buffalo Shrimp
$12.95
A half pound of hand-breaded shrimp tossed with our spicy buffalo sauce. Blue cheese & celery sticks
Buffalo Chicken
$11.95
A half pound of hand-breaded chicken tossed with our spicy buffalo sauce. Blue cheese & celery sticks
Peel 'n Eat Shrimp*
$11.95
1/2 lb shrimp simply seasoned, served hot
Shrimp and Crab Dip
$10.95
Made fresh daily. Our original recipe, four cheeses chock-full of shrimp and jumbo lump crabmeat. Served with tortilla chips
Fried Mushrooms
$8.95
Hand-breaded mushrooms fried golden brown and served with our zesty island sauce
Fried Calamari
$11.95
The best squid you ever ate! Too good to use for bait! Served with our spicy Diablo sauce
Crab Cakes
$14.95
Two premium sautèed jumbo lump crab cakes
Coconut Shrimp
$12.95
1/2 lb of hand-breaded shrimp lightly fried then tossed in sweetened coconut milk and tossed in toasted coconut flakes. Served over tortilla chips with sweet Thai chili
Steamed Clams
$13.95
A dozen fresh clams from the rivers of Florida steamed in garlic, white wine and spices. Served in the shell
Pastas
All of our sauces are made in-house from scratch every day!
Shrimp Pasta
$15.95
The dish that made Shells famous! A generous portion of marinated shrimp and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream
Chicken Pasta
$14.95
Blackened chicken and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream
Classic Seafood Pasta
$18.95
A generous portion of marinated shrimp, scallops, clams, and linguine tossed with Shell's famous garlic and white wine cream sauce
Shrimp 'n Scallop Pasta
$16.95
Marinated shrimp and sweet bay scallops tossed with linguine in Shell's famous garlic and white wine cream sauce
Shrimp Godfather
$15.95
A generous portion of marinated shrimp and linguine tossed with caramelized onions and cherry tomatoes and sautéed in white wine, garlic and spices
Shrimp Mezzo Mezzo
$15.95
Mezzo Mezzo means half and half. Marinated shrimp, sliced mushrooms and penne pasta in a zesty blend of tomato sauce and garlic cream sauce
Baby Lobster Pasta
$21.95
Succulent baby lobster tails tossed with linguine in our lobster cream sauce. Available only in season
Shrimp and Cheese Tortellini
$19.95
Tri-colored tortellini stuffed with cheese and sauteed with shrimp in Shells' signature cream sauce with Parmesan cheese
Seafood Siciliano
$18.95
A generous portion of marinated shrimp, scallops, clams, and linguine tossed with caramelized onions and tomatoes in our light Italian broth
Greens
add grilled or blackened chicken +$4.95, add crispy coconut chicken +$5.95, add 6 oz piece of salmon +$11.95, add 2 shrimp skewers +$7.95
Classic Caesar
$7.95
Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded parmesan cheese tossed with our classic Caesar dressing
Classic Greens*
$7.95
Fresh greens, parsley, onions, grape tomatoes, mixed cheese with your choice of dressing
Tropical Salad*
$8.95
Fresh greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, craisins, walnuts, and toasted coconut served with a raspberry walnut vinaigrette. (We recommend you top it with our crispy coconut chicken!)
Oysters
Oysters
Big fat juicy oysters served on the half shell raw, or with an attitude (steamed)! There is a risk associated with consuming raw oysters or any raw animal protein. If you have chronic illness of the liver, stomach or blood, or have immune disorders, you are at risk of serious illness from raw oysters and should eat oysters fully cooked. If unsure of your risk, please contact a physician. — Florida Department of Natural Resources
Chargrillin'
Grilled Shrimp Skewers*
$16.95
Three grilled shrimp skewers brushed with our house made zesty marinade. Served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies
Grilled Shrimp 'n Sea Scallops*
$23.95
A skewer of grilled shrimp paired with succulent sea scallops served over our seasoned rice and veggies
USDA Top Sirloin*
$23.95
8oz Certified Angus Top Sirloin grilled to perfection. Served with parsley potatoes and asparagus
- Add 2 Shrimp Skewers For
- $7.95
Eat with Your Hands
Island Shrimp Tacos
$13.95
Two blackened shrimp tacos atop lettuce, tomato and mixed cheese with our house made island sauce. Served with chips n salsa
Mahi Mahi Tacos
$13.95
Two Mahi tacos, grilled or blackened, atop lettuce, tomato and mixed cheese with our house made island sauce. Served with chips n salsa
Bacon Cheddar Burger
$13.95
1/2 lb Sirloin burger topped with cheddar and applewood smoked bacon. Served with our house-made smokey-ranch dressing and a side of crispy fries
Honey Buffalo Burger
$13.95
1/2 lb Sirloin burger topped with pepper jack cheese and applewood smoked bacon. Served with our house-made honey buffalo sauce and a side of crispy fries
The Dirty Bird
$12.95
Blackened chicken, applewood smoked bacon and pepper jack cheese served with our house-made smokey ranch dressing and a side of crispy fries
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
$12.95
Fresh chicken, hand-breaded and tossed in our signature buffalo sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pepper jack cheese with blue cheese and a side of crispy fries
Fresh Fish!
Fresh Fish!
Choose from our daily selection of fresh fish. We'll cook it just the way you like it - grilled, blackened, or fried. Served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies. Ask your server about our delicious toppings. Dockside price
Top Your Fish!
The Big Easy
$8.95
Shrimp, scallops, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce
The Felix
$8.95
Jumbo lump crabmeat and roasted red peppers in a lobster cream sauce
Get Crabby!
Due to limited supply and a surge in market pricing, our crab selection is limited. We appreciate your understanding as our suppliers work through these issues
Shrimp n Crab Duo*
1 lb peel 'n eat shrimp and 1/2 lb snow crab. Served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw
- Market Price
Snow Crab Legs*
A delicate, sweet flavor. Served with the long, slender leg clusters attached to half of the body. Served with parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw. Available in 1 lb - 1.5 lb - 2 lb
- Market Price
Dungeness Crab Legs*
San Francisco's prized crab legs! Meaty and sweet from the coldest Pacific waters. Served with drawn butter, parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw. Available in 1 lb - 1.5 lb - 2 lb
- Market Price
Specialties
Jambalaya
$16.95
Blackened chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage sauteed with peppers and onions in our homemade creole sauce. Served over seasoned rice
Crab Cake Dinner
$19.95
Three jumbo lump crab cakes served with seasoned rice, steamed veggies and our house made island sauce
The Big Easy
$22.95
Fresh mahi-mahi blackened and topped with shrimp and scallops with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and grape tomatoes in our sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Served with seasoned rice and our steamed veggies
Salmon Felix*
$22.95
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
Bayou Chicken
$16.95
Fresh chicken blackened and topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and grape tomatoes in our sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Served with seasoned rice and our steamed veggies
Seafood Cioppino
$19.95
A classic Italian seafood stew. A generous portion of marinated shrimp, scallops, clams, and fresh fish with caramelized onions and cherry tomatoes in our light Italian broth. Served over rice
Ultimate Combo
$24.95
Fresh salmon, grilled shrimp skewer and a jumbo lump crab cake. Served over our seasoned rice and steamed veggies
From the Deep...Fryer!
All of our fried items are hand breaded in our house made Shells breading and fried golden brown. Served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw
Fried Shrimp
$14.95
1/2 lb of hand-breaded shrimp fried golden brown
Fried Scallops
$15.95
Sweet bay scallops hand-breaded and fried golden brown
Fried Fish
$14.95
Flaky whitefish hand-breaded and fried golden brown
Fried Trio
$17.95
Fried whitefish, shrimp and bay scallops fried golden brown!
Fried Chicken Tenders
$12.95
Fried Tenders hand breaded and fried golden brown!
Make Any Meal a Combo!
Add a side of shrimp, scallops or crab legs to make any meal a combo!
House or Caesar Salad
$4.502 Shrimp Skewers
$7.95Fried Shrimp
$6.95Shrimp Scampi
$6.95Fried Scallops
$6.95Crab Cake
$7.951/2 lb of Crab Legs
- Market Price
Sides
Parsley Potatoes
$2.95
Red potatoes, clarified butter and fresh parsley
Mandarin Slaw
$3.95
Fresh slaw with mandarin oranges
Rice Pilaf
$2.95Seasonal Veggie
$3.95French Fries
$3.95Broccoli
$4.50Asparagus
$4.50Kids Menu
$5.95. Shark Attack! $1.99
Fried Shrimp with Fries
Shrimp Skewer with Fries
Crispy Fish with Fries
Shrimp Pasta
Chicken Pasta
Crispy Chicken Tenders with Fries
Macaroni and Cheese
Desserts
Towering Chocolate Cake
$9.95
A decadent chocolate cake piled three layers high and covered with a thick chocolate icing. Served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. Serves two
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
$7.95
The name says it all! Truly delicious
Key Lime Pie
$7.95
A Florida tradition. Our "Island Style" recipe is made with real key lime juice and a homemade graham cracker crust. Served with whipped cream
*Gluten-friendly. While these items do not contain gluten, they may not be entirely gluten-free because they are prepared in the same kitchen as gluten containing foods
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General Info
Cuisine
Seafood
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
We use only the finest quality ingredients. All of our seafood is prepared and cooked fresh to order. All of our sauces are made fresh daily using 100% pure extra virgin olive oil and fresh garlic. Fresh Fish is delivered daily and Live Lobsters are flown in from Maine every Tuesday. Our signature Clam Chowder, chock full of clams, potatoes, bacon and spices, is the best you will ever eat. Gourmet Magazine has been asking for this recipe since 1988. Our mission has always been to serve only the finest quality ingredients prepared by experts in a fun, casual atmosphere. You've discovered the best place for seafood in the neighborhood. So, come on in, sit back, relax and prepare to find out what real Florida seafood is all about. Lastly, remember our motto: that at Shells, "What you eat is more important than what you wear."?