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The Hard Shell
1411 E Cary St
Richmond, VA 23219
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Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Fresh Cut Shoe String Fries
$3.95
sea salt, chipotle aioli
Edamame
$5.95
steamed soy beans, sea salt
Bourbon Glazed Ribs
$7.95
fried vidalia onion ring
Creamy Lobster Dip
$7.95
with fried flour tortillas
Flash Fried Calamari
$8.95
chipotle aioli
Shrimp Potstickers
$8.95
citrus soy dipping sauce
Crispy Fried Oysters
$8.95
lemon dill crème fraîche
Pan Roasted Mussels
$8.95
bacon, tomatoes, garlic, white wine, butter, grilled baguette
Oysters Hard Shell
$9.95
smoked bacon, fresh sauteed spinach, gruyere cheese
Pan Seared Scallops
$9.95
house cured bacon, citrus buerre blanc, sweet potato chip
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
$9.95
sorrel remoulade, micro greens
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna
$9.95
citrus soy ponzu sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
$10.95
cocktail sauce, fresh lemon
Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail
$12.95
warm crabmeat, drawn butter, old bay, lemon
Soups And Salads
dressings: citrus vinaigrette, caesar, herb gorgonzola, honey balsamic vinaigrette, wasabi ginger vinaigrette, creamy herb and cracked pepper, and poppy-seed dressing
She Crab Soup
- Cup $3.95
- Bowl $5.95
Lobster Chowder
- Cup $3.95
- Bowl $5.95
House Salad
$5.95
cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, endive
Classic Caesar
$6.95
romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, croutons
Mixed Field Greens
$8.95
dried cranberries, candied pecans, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette
Baby Iceburg Wedge
$8.95
cherry tomatoes, smoked bacon, red onion, gorgonzola dressing
Hard Shell Caesar
$10.95
romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, croutons calamari, chicken or shrimp
Grilled Steak Salad
$12.95
smoked bacon, mushrooms, gorgonzola cheese, cracked pepper dressing
Meats
Pan Roasted Chicken
$15.95
mashed red bliss potatoes, broccolini, herb pan jus
Chipotle Honey Glazed Ribs
$19.95
horseradish potato croquette, asparagus
Cast Iron Rib Eye
$22.95
mashed red bliss potatoes, broccolini, fresh herb butter
Grilled 6 Oz Filet Mignon
$22.95
mashed red bliss potatoes, asparagus, roasted shallot demi-glace
New York Strip Steak
$26.95
roasted red bliss potatoes, asparagus, jumbo lump crab, lemon beurre blanc
Grilled 10 Oz Filet Mignon
$32.95
mashed red bliss potatoes, asparagus, roasted shallot demi-glace
Seafood
Crispy Fried Oysters
$17.95
jasmine rice, sautéed spinach, dill crème fraîche
Crab Pasta
$17.95
fettuccini, asparagus, tomatoes, roasted garlic cream
Jumbo Shrimp And Grits
$18.95
byrds mill grits, smoked bacon, mushrooms, asparagus
Blackened Mahi-mahi
$19.95
creamy coconut rice, baby spinach, tropical fruit salsa, plantain chips
Pan Seared Salmon
$19.95
mashed red bliss potatoes, sautéed spinach, orange ginger glaze
Sesame Seared Tuna
$20.95
sticky rice, seared asian vegetables, soy ginger beurre blanc
Pan Seared Crab Cakes
$23.95
jasmine rice, asparagus, sorrel remoulade
Pan Seared Local Rockfish
$24.95
mushroom risotto, asparagus, leek cream
House Specialities
Rib & Crab Combos
$22.95
½ rack ribs, ½ lb. dungeness crab legs, potato croquette, asparagus
Grilled Shrimp & Scallops
$23.95
orange sticky rice, seared asian vegetables, soy ginger beurre blanc
Hard Shell Pasta
$26.95
linguini, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, lobster tail, roasted tomato basil sauce
Stuffed Maine Lobster
$26.95
½ maine lobster, lump crab cake, potato croquette, asparagus, sorrel remoulade
Filet Mignon And Lobster Tail
mashed red bliss potatoes, asparagus, drawn butter
- Market Price
Butter Poached Lobster Tails
roasted red bliss potatoes, asparagus, citrus beurre blanc
- Market Price
Raw Bar
choose two sauces: tomato lime mustard, horseradish aioli, cocktail, drawn butter, fresh horseradish, chipotle aioli, dill crème fraiche, sorrel remoulade
Littleneck Clams
- ½ Lb. $6.95
- 1 Lb. $12.95
Spiced Shrimp
- ½ Lb. $11.95
- 1 Lb. $22.95
Pei Mussels
- ½ Lb. $6.95
- 1 Dozen $12.95
Oyster Sampler
- ½ Dozen $11.95
- 1 Dozen $22.95
Chesapeake Oysters
- ½ Dozen $8.95
- 1 Dozen $16.95
Blue Point Oysters
- ½ Dozen $10.95
- 1 Lb. $20.95
Chapel Creek Oysters
- ½ Dozen $12.95
- 1 Dozen $24.95
Dungeness Crab Legs
- ½ Lb. $11.95
- 1 Lb. $22.95
Snow Crab Legs
- ½ Lb. $10.95
- 1 Lb. $20.95
King Crab Legs
- ½ Lb. $22.95
- 1 Lb. $45.95
Snow Crab Combo
mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp, corn
- Small $30.95
- Large $45.95
Maine Lobster Combo
mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp, corn
- Small $50.95
- Large $60.95
Chilled Seafood Tower
$50.95
maine lobster tail, shrimp cocktail, jumbo crab cocktail, raw oysters
Live Maine Lobsters
corn on the cob, roasted fingerling potatoes
- Market Price
Simply Grilled
choose two sides: grilled asparagus, broccolini, roasted red bliss potatoes, jasmine rice, yukon gold mashed potatoes. choose 1:
Mahi-mahi
$19.95
soy ginger butter, chipotle aioli, dill crème fraiche or citrus beurre blanc
Salmon
$19.95
soy ginger butter, chipotle aioli, dill crème fraiche or citrus beurre blanc
Tuna
$19.95
soy ginger butter, chipotle aioli, dill crème fraiche or citrus beurre blanc
Shrimp
$19.95
soy ginger butter, chipotle aioli, dill crème fraiche or citrus beurre blanc
Lobster Tail
$19.95
soy ginger butter, chipotle aioli, dill crème fraiche or citrus beurre blanc
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
11:30am - 9:00pm
About Us
Located in downtown Richmond's historic Shockoe Slip, the Hard Shell Restaurant is known to locals as one of the best seafood restaurants in town. The Hard Shell has Richmond's widest variety of fresh and local seafood as well as an extensive raw menu featuring oysters, clams, shrimp, mussels, crab legs, lobster, and much more., The Hard Shell also features such items as fillet Mignon, prime rib, baby back ribs, and many vegetarian dishes. Reservations are recommended, however not required. Dress is casual.