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✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
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Intimate, upscale-casual tavern for traditional seafood, steaks & a raw bar with wine & cocktails.
Hours
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9:30 PM |
Menu
Order and Reservations
Reservations: thehardshell.comopentable.com
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Reviews
Alisha S
This is by far one of the best seafood
… moreKevin Potts, Jr
Wow! I don’t know when we will ever visit Richmond, VA again, but if we do this restaurant will be on the list of places to visit! We Googled best restaurants in Richmond and tried to get in the Croaker Spot and the wait and line was over an hour. Back to Google and found this gem, the Hard Shell, a mile away and it didn’t disappoint!
… moreMK
First time here for a birthday dinner. I’d definitely return. I had the blackened mahi mahi my niece had the fish tacos. We started with the lobster dip and flour tortillas and ended with the carrot cake. Everything was delicious, the atmosphere was intimate and the service was great.
… moreBlue Girl
We are from out of town. We did a last minute weekend visit to Richmond and we were looking for Oysters place. We ended up here and we really had a good experience. We sat by the bar, loved the vibe, staff were friendly and efficient. Our bartender was super helpful with all the things to do in the area. This restaurant is really nice and has such a good vibe. Food was excellent and drinks were on point. We will come back again next visit. Thank you ❤️
… moreJohn Perkins
Great meal- great service! Wait staff very attentive; we had the 8 oz filet and crab cakes.
… moreJR
Came here for Mother’s Day. Everything is perfect. I’m really impressed by the tuna burger. It seasoned well and tenderness was right on the spot.
… moreLatrice
It’s been awhile since I’ve been here. But you can never go wrong with anything here.
… moreKatrina Cannon
Our server was excellent…very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was really good as well. I’ll be back!!!
… moreJordan Guy – NC Realtor
The atmosphere is really relaxed and friendly. This is a perfect spot to stop in and have a drink on the patio with some appetizers. The calamari and the lobster dip were great starters.
… moreJuanita Thompson Ashburne
I love The Hard Shell. Great place for good, fresh seafood and ambiance downtown in Shockoe! Our food and service were awesome. I usually get the raw oyster sampling – highly recommend, but I was the only one of my gal pals who enjoys raw oysters this time.
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