The Hard Shell - Richmond, Virginia - Richmond's widest variety of fresh and local seafood

Voted Best Seafood Restaurant by Richmond Magazine 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006 & 2008.

"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.

Dinner

Lobster

Live Maine Lobsters

Corn on the cob, roasted fingerling potatoes $MARKET

Raw Bar

½ dz Chesapeake Oysters *

$8

½ dz Blue Point Oysters *

$10

½ dz Kumamoto Oysters *

$15

½ dz Oyster Sampler *

$11

½ lb Spiced Shrimp

$13

½ lb PEI Mussels

$5

½ lb Littleneck Clams *

$5

½ lb Snow Crab Legs

$10

½ lb Dungeness Crab Legs

$11

1 lb King Crab Legs

$34

Snow Crab Combo

Mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp

Small $30 Large $45

Maine Lobster Combo

Mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp

Small $50 Large $60

Sauces (Choose Two): Tomato Lime mustard, horseradish aioli, cocktail, drawn butter, fresh horseradish, chipotle aioli, dill crème fraiche, sorrel remoulade

Appetizers

Fresh Cut Shoe String Fries

Sea salt, malt vinegar, chipotle aioli $4

Bourbon Glazed Ribs

Topped with shaved fried onions $7

Creamy Lobster Dip

With fried flour tortillas $7

Flash Fried Calamari

Sweet chili lime dipping sauce $8

Steamed Shrimp Dumplings

Citrus soy dipping sauce $8

Tuna Tartar Trio *

Spicy, wasabi, poke with wonton chips, salmon roe $9

Crispy Fried Oysters

Lemon dill crème fraiche $8

Pan Seared Scallops *

Sage Brown Butter, Goat cheese $9

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Pan seared, mango salsa $9

Pan Roasted Mussels or Clams

Bacon, tomatoes, Garlic, white wine, butter $9

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Cocktail sauce, fresh lemon $10

Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail

Old bay, drawn butter, fresh lemon $12

Soups/Salads

She Crab Soup or Lobster Chowder

$4/5

House Salad

Tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, radicchio, endive $6

Classic Caesar *

Romaine hearts, romano cheese, croutons $6

Mixed Field Greens

Sun dried cranberries, candied pecans, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette $8

Baby Iceburg Wedge

Grape tomatoes, smoked bacon, gorgonzola dressing $8

Portobello and Spinach

Grape tomatoes, goat cheese, grilled Portobello mushroom, honey balsamic dressing $8

Seared Ahi Tuna *

Jullianed carrots, diakon radish, cucumbers, wasabi ginger vinaigrette $12

Dressings: citrus vinaigrette, caesar, herb gorgonzola, honey balsamic vinaigrette, wasabi ginger vinaigrette, creamy herb and cracked pepper, and poppy-seed dressing

Meats

Free Range Chicken

Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, broccolini, herb pan sauce $16

Bourbon Glazed Ribs

Potato croquettes, asparagus $19

Grilled Filet Mignon *

Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, asparagus, balsamic demi-glace $22/32

Bone in Rib Eye *

Roasted fingerling potatoes, broccolini, Shitake mushroom demi glace $26

New York Strip Steak *

Roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus, lump crab citrus buerre blanc $26

Grilled 22oz Porterhouse *

Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, broccolini $36

Seafood

Crispy Fried Oysters

jasmine rice, sauteed spinach, dill crème fraiche $18

Spicy Thai Shrimp

Thai noodles, cilantro, peanuts, thai chilies $20

Blackened Mahi - Mahi

jasmine rice, sautéed spinach, Tropical fruit salsa, cumin seed vinaigrette, crispy plantains $20

Mustard and Nut Crusted Salmon

Roasted fingerling potatoes, sautéed spinach, tarragon crème fraiche $20

Sesame Seared Tuna *

sticky rice, asian vegetables, wasabi-soy buerre blanc $21

Pan Seared Halibut

Mushroom risotto, asparagus, leek creme $22

Grilled Shrimp and Scallops

orange sticky rice, seared asian vegetables, soy ginger buerre blanc $23

Pan Seared Crab Cakes

Jasmine Rice, asparagus, sorrel remoulade $24

House Specialities

Vegetable Trio

Mushroom rissoto, broccolini, caprese napoleon $14

Rib and Crab Combos

½ rack ribs, ½ lb. dungeness crab legs, potato croquette, asparagus $22

Hard Shell Pasta

Linguini, Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, lobster Tail, roasted tomato basil sauce $26

Stuffed Maine Lobster

½ maine lobster, lump crab cake, potato croquette, Asparagus, sorrel remoulade $26

Filet and Lobster Tail *

Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, asparagus, lemon beurre blanc $MARKET

Butter Poached Lobster Tails

Roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus, drawn butter $MARKET

Simply Grilled (Choose One)

Mahi-Mahi, Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Lobster Tail *

Served over mixed greens or served with choice of two sides $20

Choose Two Sides: grilled asparagus, broccolini, roasted potatoes, jasmine rice

*Notice: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or Eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness especially if you have a medical condition

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