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.

"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.

Large Parties

The Hard Shell can accommodate parties from 6 to 60 with special menus available. Call 804-643-2333 and ask to speak with a manager. They will be glad to assist you!

$23 Per Person Menu

Soup or Salad

Lobster Chowder

lobster, corn, celery and potatoes with heavy cream

She Crab Soup

Chesapeake blue crab and cream with a hint of sherry

House Salad

mixed greens with carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and red onion with balsamic vinaigrette

Caesar

hearts of Romaine, parmesan cheese and croutons with traditional Caesar dressing

Entree

Crab Pasta

with roasted tomatoes, spinach and penne in a parmesan roasted garlic cream sauce

Seared Salmon

pan-seared salmon with a balsamic reduction, mashed potatoes and asparagus

Chicken Pasta

grilled chicken breast over porcini mushroom ravioli with asparagus and leek cream sauce

Herb Cornmeal Fried Oysters

served with bacon and scallion basmati rice and tomato mustard

Smithfield Baby Back Ribs

slow roasted with a molasses, bourbon & pepper glaze with horseradish potato croquettes

Additions

Add appetizer platter for an additional $8 per person.

Vegetarian dishes can be added or substituted upon request.

Add desserts for an additional $4.50 per person.

$25 Per Person Menu

Soup or Salad

Lobster Chowder

lobster, corn, celery and potatoes with heavy cream

She Crab Soup

Chesapeake blue crab and cream with a hint of sherry

House Salad

mixed greens with carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and red onion with balsamic vinaigrette

Caesar

hearts of Romaine, parmesan cheese and croutons with traditional Caesar dressing

Entrees

Hard Shell Pasta

shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels & lobster over linguine with roasted tomato basil sauce

Seared Salmon

pan-seared salmon with balsamic reduction, mashed potatoes and asparagus

Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna

with soy butter, sticky rice and snow peas

Grilled Shrimp and Sea Scallops

over sticky rice with stir fried vegetables, soy ginger butter and seaweed salad

Filet Mignon

with balsamic shallot demi glace, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus.

Additions

Add appetizer platter for an additional $8 per person.

Vegetarian dishes can be added or substituted upon request.

Add desserts for an additional $4.50 per person.

$27 Per Person Menu

Soup or Salad

Lobster Chowder

lobster, corn, celery and potatoes with heavy cream

She Crab Soup

Chesapeake blue crab and cream with a hint of sherry

House Salad

mixed greens with carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and red onion with balsamic vinaigrette

Caesar

hearts of Romaine, parmesan cheese and croutons with traditional Caesar dressing

Entrees

Seared Salmon

with balsamic reduction, mashed potatoes and asparagus

Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna

with soy butter, sticky rice, snow peas

Chesapeake Crab Cakes

jumbo lump crabmeat with sorrel remoulade, chive basmati rice and asparagus

Filet Mignon

balsamic shallot demi glace, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus

Butter Poached Lobster Tail

with preserved lemon butter over roasted potatoes and asparagus

Chicken Pasta

grilled chicken breast over porcini mushroom ravioli with asparagus and leek cream sauce

Additions

Add appetizer platter for an additional $8 per person.

Vegetarian dishes can be added or substituted upon request.

Add desserts for an additional $4.50 per person.

$37 Per Person Menu

Soup or Salad

Lobster Chowder

lobster, corn, celery and potatoes with heavy cream

She Crab Soup

Chesapeake blue crab and cream with a hint of sherry

House Salad

mixed greens with carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and red onion with balsamic vinaigrette

Caesar

hearts of Romaine, parmesan cheese and croutons with traditional Caesar dressing

Entrees

Seared Salmon

with balsamic reduction, mashed potatoes and asparagus.

Chesapeake Crab Cakes

jumbo lump crabmeat with sorrel remoulade, chive basmati rice and asparagus

Filet Mignon

balsamic shallot demi glace, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus.

Hard Shell Mixed Grill

grilled beef tenderloin and lobster tail with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus

Twin Tails

two butter poached lobster tails with roasted potatoes and snow peas

1 1/2 lb. Maine Lobster

hole lobster with horseradish potato croquettes and corn on the cob

Additions

Add appetizer platter for an additional $8 per person.

Vegetarian dishes can be added or substituted upon request.

Add desserts for an additional $4.50 per person.

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