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    The Hard Shell - Downtown

    1411 E Cary St

    Richmond, VA 23219


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    RAW BAR
    APPETIZERS
    SOUPS & SALADS
    SANDWICHES
    MAINS
    DESSERTS
    SIDES
    SIMPLY PREPARED
    KIDS
    BEVERAGES
    Pickup Only
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    RAW BAR

    • 1/2 DZN Chesapeake

      $12.95
    • 1/2 DZN Middle Neck Clams

      For all takeout orders oysters & clams will be steamed and served with cocktail and horseradish. *not available raw for takeout*
      $8.95
    • 1/2 DZN Sampler

      $15.95
    • 1/2 DZN Shooting Points

      $15.95
    • 1/2 LB Dungeness Crab

      1/2 pound of steamed Dungeness crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf
      $18.95
    • 1/2 LB Snow Crab Leg

      1/2 pound of steamed snow crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf
      $16.95
    • 1/2 LB Spiced Shrimp

      1/2 pound of steamed shrimp, served with lemon and butter and cocktail sauce -gf
      $14.95
    • 1/2 DZN Blue Point

      $15.95
    • 1/2 LB Steamed Mussels

      $9.95
    • DZN Blue Point

      $30.95
    • DZN Chesapeake

      $24.95
    • DZN Middle Neck Clams

      for all take out orders clams will be steamed. NO RAW CLAMS TO GO
      $16.95
    • DZN Ruby Salts

      for all take out orders oysters will be steamed. *NO RAW OYSTERS TO GO*
      OUT OF STOCK
      $28.95
    • DZN Sampler

      $30.95
    • DZN Shooting Points

      $30.95
    • Jumbo Crab Cocktail

      $26.95
    • LB Dungeness Crab

      One pound of steamed Dungeness crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf
      $36.95
    • LB King Crab Legs

      One pound of steamed King crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf
      $68.95
    • LB Snow Crab Legs

      One pound of steamed snow crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf
      $32.95
    • LB Spiced Shrimp

      One pound of steamed Shrimp, served with lemon and butter and cocktail sauce. -gf
      $28.95
    • LB Steamed Museels

      $18.95
    • Live Maine Lobster (Steamed)

      11/4 steamed whole, potatoes, corn on the cob, drawn butter
      $45.95
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      $12.95
    • STEAMED LOBSTER TOWER

      1 1/4 LB Maine lobster, 12 PEI mussels, 6 each steamed shrimp, Chesapeake oysters, clams for all take out orders mussels, oysters and clams will be steamed. NO RAW oysters or clams TO GO
      $68.95
    • STEAMED SNOW CRAB TOWER

      1 cluster snow crab, 6 mussels, 3 each shrimp, oysters, clams for all take out orders mussels, oysters and clams will be steamed. NO RAW MUSSELS, CLAMS OR OYSTERS TO GO
      $36.95

    APPETIZERS

    • Fried Calamari

      sweet chili & horseradish peppercorn aioli
      $15.95
    • Parmesan Truffle Fries

      served with horseradish aioli -gf
      $9.95
    • Crab Dip

      old bay, parmesan, lump crab, crispy flour tortillas
      $15.95
    • Pan Roasted Mussels

      white wine, herb lemon garlic butter, bacon, toasted bread gfo
      $14.95
    • Brussels Sprouts app

      cranberry, parmesan, bacon gf
      $11.95
    • Fried Oyster Appetizer

      corn relish, house hot sauce, cilantro lime crema
      $16.95
    • Scallop App

      dates, lardons, sage brown butter gf
      $20.95
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      5 jumbo shrimp, house cocktail sauce
      $12.95
    • Pan Seared Crab Cake Appetizer

      One 3 oz. crab cake served with house tartar sauce and micro greens
      $20.95
    • Tuna Tartare Tacos

      diced, raw tuna, ponzu, cilantro, scallion, sesame, wasabi emulsion, mini crispy wonton shell. 3 per order
      $12.95
    • Parker House Rolls

      fresh baked, butter brushed, parmesan finished
      $6.95

    SOUPS & SALADS

    • CUP She Crab Soup

      crab bisque finished with crab meat and parsley
      $7.95
    • BOWL She Crab Soup

      crab bisque finished with crab meat and parsley
      $9.95
    • Arugula Salad

      apple, cranberry, toasted pecans, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette gf
      $11.95
    • Caesar Salad

      romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons, white anchovies
      $10.95
    • Mixed Greens Salad

      carrots, tomatoes, radish, red onions, lemon herb vinaigrette gf
      $9.95
    • Wedge Salad

      tomatoes, bacon, red onion, gorgonzola dressing gf
      $12.95

    SANDWICHES

    • Angus Burger

      8oz burger, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion, brioche bun
      $14.95
    • Blackened Tuna Sandwich

      pickled carrots, radish, jalapeno, cilantro lime aioli, brioche bun
      $18.95
    • Cajun Chicken Wrap

      grilled chicken, monterey jack, lettuce, tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli
      $12.95
    • California Club

      turkey, monterey jack, avocado, lettuce, tomato, bacon & cilantro aioli, multigrain bread
      $12.95
    • Crab Cake Sandwich

      arugula, house tartar sauce, brioche bun
      $20.95
    • Hard Shell Burger

      bacon, fried onions, horseradish aioli, brioche bun
      $16.95
    • Maine Lobster Roll

      served hot with butter or cold with citrus herb aioli, shredded lettuce
      $28.95
    • Fried Oyster Po Boy

      $16.95
    • Steak & Cheese Sandwich

      $17.95

    MAINS

    • Grouper Tacos

      fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla, 3 per order
      $20.95
    • Salmon

      saffron pearl cous cous, haricot verts, lemon caper creme fraiche
      $26.95
    • 10 oz Steak Frites

      $30.95
    • Lunch Crab Cake Entree (1)

      $22.95
    • Lunch Shrimp & Scallops (2 & 2)

      $21.95
    • Baja Shrimp Tacos

      $18.95
    • 6oz Filet Mignon

      whipped potatoes, green beans, rosemary demi-glace
      $32.95

    DESSERTS

    • Carrot Cake

      $8.95
    • Key Lime Pie

      $6.95
    • NY Cheesecake

      $8.95
    • Chocolate Truffle Cake

      $8.95
    • MOUSSE

      $5.00

    SIDES

    • Asparagus

      $6.95
    • House Cut Fries

      $6.95
    • Roasted Potatoes

      $6.95
    • Sauteed Spinach

      $6.95
    • Side Sweet Potato

      $6.95
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $6.95
    • Side Brussels Sprouts

      $5.95
    • Corn

      $2.95
    • cole slaw

      $3.00
    • SIDE Sauteed Mushrooms

      $5.95
    • Side Rice

      $2.50
    • Broccolini

      $5.95
    • Side Mixed Greens

      $5.95
    • Mussell Bread

      $0.50

    SIMPLY PREPARED

    • Simply Prepared Lobster Tail

      Grilled lobster tail simply prepared with salt & pepper. With your choice of roasted potatoes and broccolini or served over a large mixed greens salad with lemon rosemary vinaigrette -gf
      $28.95
    • Simply Prepared Mahi

      Grilled Mahi simply prepared with salt & pepper, served with your choice of roasted potatoes and broccolini or a large mixed greens salad with lemon rosemary vinaigrette -gf
      $26.95
    • Simply Prepared Rockfish

      Grilled Rockfish simply prepared with salt & pepper, served with your choice of roasted potatoes and broccolini or a large mixed greens salad with lemon rosemary vinaigrette -gf
      $28.95
    • Simply Prepared Salmon

      Grilled Salmon simply prepared with salt & pepper and fresh lemon, served with your choice of roasted potatoes and broccolini or a large mixed greens salad with lemon rosemary vinaigrette -gf
      $26.95
    • Simply Prepared Shrimp

      Grilled Shrimp simply prepared with salt & pepper, served with your choice of roasted potatoes and broccolini or a large mixed greens salad with lemon rosemary vinaigrette -gf
      $24.95
    • Simply Prepared Tuna

      Seared rare tuna simply prepared with salt & pepper and fresh lemon, served with your choice of roasted potatoes and broccolini or a large mixed greens salad with lemon rosemary vinaigrette -gf
      $26.95

    KIDS

    • Kid Pasta Butter

      $7.95
    • Kid Pasta Marinara

      $7.95
    • Kid Tenders w/Fries (3)

      $7.95
    • Kids Cheeseburger w/Fries

      $7.95

    BEVERAGES

    • Iced Tea

      $3.50
    • Diet Pepsi

      $3.50
    • Pepsi

      $3.50
    • Coffee

      $3.50
    • Dr. Pepper

      $2.95
    • Ginger Ale

      $3.50
    • Ginger Beer

      $3.50
    • Sprite

      $3.50
    • Pink Lemonade

      $3.50
    • Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.50
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.00
    • San Pellegrino

      $7.00
    • Hot Tea

      $3.50
    • Soda Water

      $0.50
    • Tonic

      $3.50
    • Milk

      $3.50
    • Orange Juice

      $3.50
    • Cranberry

      $3.50
    • Pineapple

      $3.50
    • Grapefruit

      $3.50
    • MOCKTAIL London Lavender (off menu)

      $6.00
    • MOCKTAIL Basil Lemongrass NO-Jito

      $10.00
    • MOCKTAIL Amaro OF

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm - 8:00 pm
    Monday12:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Tuesday12:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday12:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy.

    Location

    1411 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219

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