The Hard Shell

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

Recent Reviews

David Fleishman

The mussels are to die for. I've been all over the world, and I try the mussels wherever I go. The mussels were tender and not chewy. These are a must try if you're a mussels lover

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Selena Andrews

Food is amazing as well as the service. Need to put a sign for the bathrooms

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

D G

Awesome seafood, quaint atmosphere, and great bang for your buck. The fish tacos were some of the biggest I've ever seen. Calamari was so tender and delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari, Seafood

Theresa del Ninno

The fish tacos were outstanding. Simple, fresh and very very good. The mussels were also excellent. Chic modern decor and good service. Excellent value for the money.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos

Robert Heath

Had the fried oysters for appetizer and The she crab soup, lunch was crab cake and apparatus. All was excellent . Taylor was great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Soup, Seafood

Eric Heath

Great Meal and Great Service! Taylor did an amazing job and the chefs nailed it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Skip Hunter

A solid quality seafood restaurant.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

fernando laguna

Excellent place to eat, I really like the service, Tara was super great, her service was excellent, they should have more staff like her, she gave us an excellent recommendation and was very friendly, the food was very delicious, the bread they offer is super fresh and the lobster tail was very delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clinton Watson

Great place to eat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vanessa Terry

I always love it here. Great food, staff and atmosphere! The filet is the best!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dominic Carpin

Great dining experience. First, a tasty classic Old-fashioned. Then, six middle neck clams on the half shell: Main course: poached lobster tail with asparagus and roast potatoes. A nice glass of prosecco with it (tasty, dry, yeasty). My dining partner raved about the Pinot Grigio by the glass. She had the shrimp pasta. Generous large deveined shrimp in a creamy Parmigiano sauce. A hint of tarragon. Delicious. I wish the lobster tail had been slightly larger, and suggest they try to offer a true Champagne by the glass. I love the change in decor away from the hard dark wooden booths to white painted brick, cushioned seats and open airiness. Nice tables, too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: dzn Middle Neck Clams, Butter Poached Lobster Tail, Seafood

Allen Torres

The filet mignon was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eric Edwards

The food and the atmosphere is great!!!

Jennifer Jones

WHAT A DELICIOUS MEAL!! The filet & lobster, shrimp & scallops were literally melt in your mouth! We had the steamed oyster combination as an appetizer... the Ruby Salts oysters were so sweet!! Thank you for the meal & the service was on point!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jill Channing

I had the snow crab combo. Delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carrot Cake, Crab Legs, Seafood

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