The Hard Shell

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1411 E Cary St
Richmond, VA 23219
Opening its doors in 1995 in downtown Richmond, Virginia’s Shockoe Slip, The Hard Shell has created a loyal following and has been repeatedly voted “BEST SEAFOOD” in the city by Style Magazine and Richmond Magazine.The Hard Shell strives to offer the highest quality seafood, steaks and more in a warm, inviting and relaxing atmosphere and to provide outstanding customer service to each and every customer.

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4.0408 reviews
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Mike M.
10/6/2025

Been a while. But this is a stone cold great place for seafood. I remember eating there in the last 90's and then in 2008 I went back and great, Almost 2 decades later, still really good. It is...

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Lena M.
8/6/2025

I can't believe I never wrote a review about the incredible time I had at The Hard Shell! I came here for my birthday dinner around restaurant week with two friends. Their Richmond Restaurant Week...

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Aya C.
9/14/2025

I love coming here. The seafood tower is always a MUST. My friends from nyc come and this is a first stop on their list. But back to the seafood tower. It didn't even need butter it was SO...

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Billy M.
8/14/2025

I love this little place. It's tucked in on Cary down in the Bottom. Its environment indoors is wonderful and the outdoor patio in spring and fall is amazing. Been going for years. Somehow they...

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Ariel S.
3/27/2025

This place is definitely one of my go-to's. It's very nice inside it makes me feel elegant. Great for a lot of different occasions, including date night or a girls night! I'm always excited to...

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