
The Hard Shell - Downtown
1411 E Cary St
Richmond, VA 23219
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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
$16.95LB Dungeness Crab
One pound of steamed Dungeness crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf
$32.951/2 LB Snow Crab Leg
1/2 pound of steamed snow crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf
$15.95LB Snow Crab Legs
One pound of steamed snow crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf
$30.95LB King Crab Legs
One pound of steamed King crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf
$68.951/2 DZN Chesapeake
For all takeout orders oysters will be steamed and served with cocktail and horseradish. *not available raw for takeout*
$12.95DZN Sampler
4 each steamed Ruby Salt, Chesapeake & Blue Point Oysters. *not available raw for takeout*
$28.951/2 DZN Middle Neck Clams
For all takeout orders oysters & clams will be steamed and served with cocktail and horseradish. *not available raw for takeout*
$8.95DZN Middle Neck Clams
for all take out orders clams will be steamed. NO RAW CLAMS TO GO
$16.951/2 LB Steamed Shrimp
1/2 pound of steamed shrimp, served with lemon and butter and cocktail sauce -gf
$14.95LB Steamed Shrimp
One pound of steamed Shrimp, served with lemon and butter and cocktail sauce. -gf
$28.951/2 LB Steamed Mussels
1/2 pound of steamed mussels, served with lemon and butter. -gf
$9.95LB Steamed Mussels
One pound of steamed mussels, served with lemon and butter. -gf
$18.95Jumbo Crab Cocktail
4 oz of chilled jumbo lump crab served with fresh lemon and old bay. -gf
$24.95STEAMED 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
$68.95STEAMED 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
$8.95Crab Dip
old bay, parmesan, lump crab, crispy flour tortillas
$14.95Lobster & Shrimp Potstickers
homemade potstickers served with ponzu sauce and scallion. 5 per order.
$16.95Pan Seared Crab Cake Appetizer
One 3 oz. crab cake served with house tartar sauce and micro greens
$16.95Tuna Tacos
diced, raw tuna, ponzu, cilantro, scallion, sesame, wasabi emulsion, mini crispy wonton shell. 3 per order
$12.95Fried Calamari
sweet chili & horseradish peppercorn aioli
$14.95Oyster Rockefeller
baked Chesapeake oysters with spinach, bacon and Swiss cheese. 5 per order.
$15.95Fried Oyster Appetizer
corn relish, house hot sauce, cilantro lime crema
$15.95Pan Roasted Mussels
white wine, herb lemon garlic butter, bacon, toasted bread gfo
$12.95Scallop App
dates, lardons, sage brown butter gf
$18.95Brussels Sprouts app
cranberry, parmesan, bacon gf
$10.95Parker House Rolls
fresh baked, butter brushed, parmesan finished
$5.95Shrimp Cocktail
5 jumbo shrimp, house cocktail sauce
$12.95Rib App
$10.95
SOUPS & SALADS
CUP She Crab Soup
crab bisque finished with crab meat and parsley
$6.95BOWL She Crab Soup
crab bisque finished with crab meat and parsley
$8.95Arugula Salad
apple, cranberry, toasted pecans, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette gf
$10.95Caesar Salad
romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons, white anchovies
$9.95Mixed Greens Salad
carrots, tomatoes, radish, red onions, lemon herb vinaigrette gf
$8.95Wedge Salad
tomatoes, bacon, red onion, gorgonzola dressing gf
$11.95
SANDWICHES
Angus Burger
8oz burger, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion, brioche bun
$13.95Hard Shell Burger
bacon, fried onions, horseradish aioli, brioche bun
$15.95Crab Cake Sandwich
arugula, house tartar sauce, brioche bun
$19.95Blackened Tuna Sandwich
pickled carrots, radish, jalapeno, cilantro lime aioli, brioche bun
$17.95Maine Lobster Roll
served hot with butter or cold with citrus herb aioli, shredded lettuce
$28.95Fried 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
$32.95Shrimp Pasta
$22.95Grouper Tacos
fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla, 3 per order
$19.95Salmon
roasted tomato farro, haricot verts, lemon butter
$25.95Blackened Mahi Mahi
black eyed pea & corn salad, pickled red cabbage, jalapeño, pineapple -gf
$25.95Tuna Entree
$25.95Rockfish
lima bean, corn & tomato succotash, lardons, pickled red onion, herb oil gf
$27.95Grilled Shrimp and Scallops
orange sticky rice, sauteed vegetables, soy ginger butter
$32.95Hard Shell Pasta
linguine, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, lobster tail, linguine, tomato basil marinara
$32.95Lobster Tail & Crab Cake
$39.95Harvest Bowl
roasted tomato farro, sweet potatoes, lima bean & corn succotash, apple gastrique
$16.95Live Maine Lobster (Steamed)
11/4 steamed whole, potatoes, corn on the cob, drawn butter
$45.95Fried Oyster Entree
whipped potatoes, sauteed spinach, corn relish, cilantro lime aioli
$24.95Twin Tails Poached Entree
$52.95Single Tail Poached Entree
$28.95
MEATS
10 oz Steak Frites
$28.9514oz NY Strip
roasted potatoes, asparagus, jumbo lump crab, dijon cream
$38.95Ribeye
$40.956oz Filet & Lobster Tail
whipped potatoes, asparagus, drawn butter gf
$50.956oz Filet Mignon
whipped potatoes, green beans, rosemary demi-glace
$30.95Bourbon Molasses Ribs
full rack or ribs, house cut fries, slaw gf
$24.95Rib and Crab Combo
half rack of ribs, 1 cluster of dungeness crab, potato croquette & asparagus gf
$26.95
SIDES
Grilled Shrimp (3)
$12.95Seared Crab Cake (1)
$16.95Poached Lobster Tail (a la carte)
$21.95House Cut Fries
$5.95Mashed Potatoes
$5.95Polenta
$5.95Side Sweet Potato
$5.95Roasted Potatoes
$5.95SIDE Sauteed Mushrooms
$5.95Sauteed Spinach
$5.95Asparagus
$5.95Broccolini
$5.95Brussel Sprouts Side
$5.95Side Rice
$4.95Caesar dressing
Champagne vin
Chipotle aioli
Corn On Cob
$4.50Gorgonzola dressing
Horseradish aioli
Lemon vin
old bay
$0.50Ranch dressing
Side Extra Tortilla Chips
Sorrel remoulade
Extra Bread (Mussels)
Croquette
$5.95green beans
SIDE Farro
$6.95
DESSERTS
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
$25.95Simply 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
$25.95Simply 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
$27.95Simply 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
$22.95Simply 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
$25.95Simply 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
Sunday | 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm - 8:00 pm |
Monday | 12:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
Tuesday | 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm - 9:00 pm |
Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm - 8:45 pm |
Thursday | 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm - 8:45 pm |
Friday | 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm - 8:45 pm |
Saturday | 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm - 9:00 pm |
Come in and enjoy.