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Voted Best Seafood Restaurant by Richmond Magazine 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002.

"As good as it gets..." Fame Magazine

"This place is a gold mine for creatively prepared foods..." Style Weekly

"Happy as a clam...Two thumbs up The Hard Shell..." Style Weekly

"The Hard Shell attracts an energetic, enthusiastic crowd...Combining a casual atmosphere with sophisticated food"

Chosen in Style Critics Choice and Style Peoples Choice awards as one of Richmond's best seafood restaurants.

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 filet mignon, prime rib, baby back ribs, and many vegetarian dishes.

Reservations are recommended, however not required. Dress is casual.

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