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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
    SEAFOOD/MAINS
    MEATS
    SIDES
    DESSERTS
    SIMPLY PREPARED
    SPECIALS

    Featured Items

    • Mixed Greens Salad

      carrots, tomatoes, radish, red onions, lemon herb vinaigrette gf

      $8.95
    • Rockfish

      lima bean, corn & tomato succotash, lardons, pickled red onion, herb oil gf

      $27.95
    • BOWL She Crab Soup

      crab bisque finished with crab meat and parsley

      $8.95

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    RAW BAR

    • 1/2 LB Dungeness Crab

      1/2 pound of steamed Dungeness crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf

      $16.95
    • LB Dungeness Crab

      One pound of steamed Dungeness crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf

      $32.95
    • 1/2 LB Snow Crab Leg

      1/2 pound of steamed snow crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf

      $15.95
    • LB Snow Crab Legs

      One pound of steamed snow crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf

      $30.95
    • LB King Crab Legs

      One pound of steamed King crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf

      $68.95
    • 1/2 DZN Chesapeake

      For all takeout orders oysters will be steamed and served with cocktail and horseradish. *not available raw for takeout*

      $12.95
    • DZN Sampler

      4 each steamed Ruby Salt, Chesapeake & Blue Point Oysters. *not available raw for takeout*

      $28.95
    • 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
    • DZN Middle Neck Clams

      for all take out orders clams will be steamed. NO RAW CLAMS TO GO

      $16.95
    • 1/2 LB Steamed Shrimp

      1/2 pound of steamed shrimp, served with lemon and butter and cocktail sauce -gf

      $14.95
    • LB Steamed Shrimp

      One pound of steamed Shrimp, served with lemon and butter and cocktail sauce. -gf

      $28.95
    • 1/2 LB Steamed Mussels

      1/2 pound of steamed mussels, served with lemon and butter. -gf

      $9.95
    • LB Steamed Mussels

      One pound of steamed mussels, served with lemon and butter. -gf

      $18.95
    • Jumbo Crab Cocktail

      4 oz of chilled jumbo lump crab served with fresh lemon and old bay. -gf

      $24.95
    • 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

    • Parmesan Truffle Fries

      served with horseradish aioli -gf

      $8.95
    • Crab Dip

      old bay, parmesan, lump crab, crispy flour tortillas

      $14.95
    • Lobster & Shrimp Potstickers

      homemade potstickers served with ponzu sauce and scallion. 5 per order.

      $16.95
    • Pan Seared Crab Cake Appetizer

      One 3 oz. crab cake served with house tartar sauce and micro greens

      $16.95
    • Tuna Tacos

      diced, raw tuna, ponzu, cilantro, scallion, sesame, wasabi emulsion, mini crispy wonton shell. 3 per order

      $12.95
    • Fried Calamari

      sweet chili & horseradish peppercorn aioli

      $14.95
    • Oyster Rockefeller

      baked Chesapeake oysters with spinach, bacon and Swiss cheese. 5 per order.

      $15.95
    • Fried Oyster Appetizer

      corn relish, house hot sauce, cilantro lime crema

      $15.95
    • Pan Roasted Mussels

      white wine, herb lemon garlic butter, bacon, toasted bread gfo

      $12.95
    • Scallop App

      dates, lardons, sage brown butter gf

      $18.95
    • Brussels Sprouts app

      cranberry, parmesan, bacon gf

      $10.95
    • Parker House Rolls

      fresh baked, butter brushed, parmesan finished

      $5.95
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      5 jumbo shrimp, house cocktail sauce

      $12.95
    • Rib App

      $10.95

    SOUPS & SALADS

    • CUP She Crab Soup

      crab bisque finished with crab meat and parsley

      $6.95
    • BOWL She Crab Soup

      crab bisque finished with crab meat and parsley

      $8.95
    • Arugula Salad

      apple, cranberry, toasted pecans, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette gf

      $10.95
    • Caesar Salad

      romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons, white anchovies

      $9.95
    • Mixed Greens Salad

      carrots, tomatoes, radish, red onions, lemon herb vinaigrette gf

      $8.95
    • Wedge Salad

      tomatoes, bacon, red onion, gorgonzola dressing gf

      $11.95

    SANDWICHES

    • Angus Burger

      8oz burger, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion, brioche bun

      $13.95
    • Hard Shell Burger

      bacon, fried onions, horseradish aioli, brioche bun

      $15.95
    • Crab Cake Sandwich

      arugula, house tartar sauce, brioche bun

      $19.95
    • Blackened Tuna Sandwich

      pickled carrots, radish, jalapeno, cilantro lime aioli, brioche bun

      $17.95
    • Maine Lobster Roll

      served hot with butter or cold with citrus herb aioli, shredded lettuce

      $28.95
    • Fried Oyster Po Boy

      $16.95

    SEAFOOD/MAINS

    • Crab Cake Entree

      Two 3oz crab cakes served over sweet potatoes, corn salad, chipotle lime aioli, queso fresco, cilantro and pickled red onion

      $32.95
    • Shrimp Pasta

      $22.95
    • Grouper Tacos

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

      $19.95
    • Salmon

      roasted tomato farro, haricot verts, lemon butter

      $25.95
    • Blackened Mahi Mahi

      black eyed pea & corn salad, pickled red cabbage, jalapeño, pineapple -gf

      $25.95
    • Tuna Entree

      $25.95
    • Rockfish

      lima bean, corn & tomato succotash, lardons, pickled red onion, herb oil gf

      $27.95
    • Grilled Shrimp and Scallops

      orange sticky rice, sauteed vegetables, soy ginger butter

      $32.95
    • Hard Shell Pasta

      linguine, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, lobster tail, linguine, tomato basil marinara

      $32.95
    • Lobster Tail & Crab Cake

      $39.95
    • Harvest Bowl

      roasted tomato farro, sweet potatoes, lima bean & corn succotash, apple gastrique

      $16.95
    • Live Maine Lobster (Steamed)

      11/4 steamed whole, potatoes, corn on the cob, drawn butter

      $45.95
    • Fried Oyster Entree

      whipped potatoes, sauteed spinach, corn relish, cilantro lime aioli

      $24.95
    • Twin Tails Poached Entree

      $52.95
    • Single Tail Poached Entree

      $28.95

    MEATS

    • 10 oz Steak Frites

      $28.95
    • 14oz NY Strip

      roasted potatoes, asparagus, jumbo lump crab, dijon cream

      $38.95
    • Ribeye

      $40.95
    • 6oz Filet & Lobster Tail

      whipped potatoes, asparagus, drawn butter gf

      $50.95
    • 6oz Filet Mignon

      whipped potatoes, green beans, rosemary demi-glace

      $30.95
    • Bourbon Molasses Ribs

      full rack or ribs, house cut fries, slaw gf

      $24.95
    • Rib and Crab Combo

      half rack of ribs, 1 cluster of dungeness crab, potato croquette & asparagus gf

      $26.95

    SIDES

    • Grilled Shrimp (3)

      $12.95
    • Seared Crab Cake (1)

      $16.95
    • Poached Lobster Tail (a la carte)

      $21.95
    • House Cut Fries

      $5.95
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $5.95
    • Polenta

      $5.95
    • Side Sweet Potato

      $5.95
    • Roasted Potatoes

      $5.95
    • SIDE Sauteed Mushrooms

      $5.95
    • Sauteed Spinach

      $5.95
    • Asparagus

      $5.95
    • Broccolini

      $5.95
    • Brussel Sprouts Side

      $5.95
    • Side Rice

      $4.95
    • Caesar dressing

    • Champagne vin

    • Chipotle aioli

    • Corn On Cob

      $4.50
    • Gorgonzola dressing

    • Horseradish aioli

    • Lemon vin

    • old bay

      $0.50
    • Ranch dressing

    • Side Extra Tortilla Chips

    • Sorrel remoulade

    • Extra Bread (Mussels)

    • Croquette

      $5.95
    • green beans

    • SIDE Farro

      $6.95

    DESSERTS

    • Carrot Cake

      $8.00
    • Key Lime Pie

      $6.00
    • NY Cheesecake

      $8.00
    • Chocolate Truffle Cake

      $8.00
    • Mousse

      chocolate mousse with whipped cream and strawberry

      $5.00

    SIMPLY PREPARED

    • 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

      $25.95
    • 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

      $25.95
    • 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

      $27.95
    • 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

      $22.95
    • 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

      $25.95
    • 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

    SPECIALS

    • Vday Mixed Greens

    • VDay Soup

    • Stuffed Lobster

      $58.95
    • Vday Surf & Turf

      $58.95
    • VDay Key Lime Pie

    • Vday Chocolate Mousse


    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

    Directions


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