Shells Seafood - Tampa Menu

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Apps / Raw Bar Soups / Salads Pastas Specialties Tacos , Burgers & Sammys Crab Desserts Sides Add Ons Soda and Tea Bottles of Wine Party Platters Bottles of Wine

Apps / Raw Bar
- Oysters On The Half Shell
  big fat juicy oysters served raw or steamed with cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon and crackers. ** only available for dine in
- Buffalo Shrimp
  large shrimp, hand-breaded and tossed with our spicy buffalo sauce served with blue cheese & celery sticks.
  $12.95
- Calamari
  crispy calamari seasoned well and flash fried. served with our spicy diablo sauce.
  $12.95
- Shrimp And Crab Dip
  made fresh daily. our original recipe with four cheeses, chock-full of shrimp and jumbo lump crabmeat. served with warm tortilla chips.
  $11.95
- U-Peel Shrimp
  large shrimp, well seasoned and chilled. served with the Shells on.
  $13.95
- Crab Cake Appetizer
  two premium sauteed jumbo lump crab cakes.
  $14.95
- Tuna Stack App
  ahi tuna and avocado stacked with a ginger soy drizzle and a wasabi aioli. served with warm tortilla chips
  $13.95
Soups / Salads
- Clam Chowder Cup
  the best clam chowder you'll ever eat! a beloved family recipe since 1985! packed with clams, bacon, and spices. over one million gallons of this chowder have been served in the 40 year history of Shells (we've done the math)
  $5.95
- Clam Chowder Bowl
  the best clam chowder you'll ever eat! a beloved family recipe since 1985! packed with clams, bacon, and spices. over one million gallons of this chowder have been served in the 40 year history of Shells (we've done the math)
  $9.95
- Lobster Bisque Cup
  creamy lobster bisque with a hint of sherry wine! delicious!
  $5.95
- Lobster Bisque Bowl
  creamy lobster bisque with a hint of sherry wine! delicious!
  $9.95
- Tropical Chicken Salad
  chopped greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, craisins, walnuts, and toasted coconut topped with crispy chicken tossed in sweetened coconut milk. served with a raspberry walnut vinaigrette
  $14.95
- Classic Chopped Salad
  chopped greens, tomato, red onions, red bell peppers and crispy tortillas tossed with mixed cheeses and ranch dressing
  $9.95
- Balsamic And Blue
  chopped greens, tomato, red onions, red bell peppers and crispy tortillas tossed with blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
  $9.95
- The Simple Greek
  chopped greens, tomato, red onions, red bell peppers and crispy tortillas tossed with feta cheese and greek vinaigrette
  $9.95
Pastas
- Shrimp Pasta
  the dish that made Shells famous! inspired by a serendipitous sailboat adventure, our signature shrimp pasta features succulent shrimp, perfectly cooked pasta, and a creamy blend of garlic, herbs and spices. this iconic dish has been winning hearts for over 40 years with its rich flavors and unforgettable taste.
  $15.95
- Chicken Pasta
  fresh chicken seasoned and seared to order. tossed with linguine and fresh garlic in our signature white wine cream sauce
  $14.95
- Shrimp And Scallop Pasta
  a generous portion of marinated shrimp, sea scallops, clams, and linguine tossed with fresh garlic and our signature white wine cream sauce.
  $18.95
- Seafood Pasta
  marinated shrimp and large sea scallops tossed with linguine in Shell's famous garlic and white wine cream sauce.
  $19.95
- Shrimp Mezzo Mezzo
  a staff favorite! marinated shrimp, sliced mushrooms and penne pasta in a zesty blend of our spicy diablo and our signature white wine cream sauce
  $15.95
- Shrimp Diablo
  marinated shrimp and penne pasta in our spicy diablo sauce
  $15.95
- Baby Lobster Pasta
  succulent langoustines (we call em' baby lobster tails) tossed with linguine in our savory lobster cream sauce. available only in season.
  $21.95
Specialties
- Fried Shrimp
  large shrimp hand breaded and flash fried in our signature seafood breader served with parsley potatoes, mandarin slaw and our kickin' cocktail sauce
  $14.95
- Fried Fish
  fresh filets of cod hand breaded and flash fried in our signature seafood breader served with parsley potatoes, mandarin slaw and tartar
  $15.95
- Fried Scallops
  sweet sea scallops hand breaded and flash fried in our signature seafood breader served with parsley potatoes, mandarin slaw and our kickin' cocktail
  $18.95
- Grilled Shrimp Skewers
  three skewers of extra large shrimp brushed with our signature sweet and zesty marinade, chargrilled and served over seasoned rice with our seasonal veggie
  $15.95
- The Big Easy
  fresh cod blackened and topped with shrimp, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and grape tomatoes in our sun-dried tomato cream sauce. served with seasoned rice and steamed veggie
  $22.95
- Salmon Felix
  oscar's former roommate! fresh salmon topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and roasted red peppers in a lobster cream sauce. served with seasoned rice and our fresh seasonal veggie
  $22.95
- Jambalaya
  blackened chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage sauteed with tri color peppers and onions in our homemade creole sauce. served over seasoned rice.
  $16.95
- Bone-In NY Strip
  the sign of a great fish house is in the quality ofits steak! our choice, 16oz bone-in new york stripsteak has generous marbling and is seared toperfection with our special house seasoningblend. a true testament to our dedication toquality, even beyond the sea. served with parsleypotatoes and seasonal veggie
  $39.95
- Shrimp Trio
  an old school favorite! a skewer of our zesty chargrilled shrimp, paired with our handbreaded crispy shrimp and a generous portion of our famous shrimp scampi. served with seasoned rice and our seasonal veggie
  $21.95
- Ultimate Combo
  fresh salmon, a grilled shrimp skewer and a jumbo lump crab cake served over our seasoned rice with our seasonal veggie
  $24.95
- Captain's Platter
  fresh cod, jumbo shrimp and large sea scallops, flash fried and served with parsley potatoes, mandarin slaw, tartar and our kickin' cocktail sauce
  $24.95
Tacos , Burgers & Sammys
- Crispy Cod Sandwich
  fresh filet of cod hand breaded and flash fried. served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and tartar. served with seasoned fries
  $15.95
- Island Shrimp Taco
  two tacos. crispy shrimp topped with house slaw,mango salsa, and drizzled with our house madered chili sauce. served with seasoned rice andbeans
  $14.95
- Bang Boom Taco
  two tacos. crispy shrimp tossed in siracha mayo served over our house slaw and sprinkled with red pepper flakes. served with seasoned rice and beans
  $14.95
Crab
- 1/2 Lb Snow Crab
  wild caught from the cold waters of alaska. a delicate, sweet flavor with the long, slender leg clusters attached to half of the body. served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw. sold by the pound
  $17.95
- 1 Lb Snow Crab
  wild caught from the cold waters of alaska. a delicate, sweet flavor with the long, slender leg clusters attached to half of the body. served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw. sold by the pound
  $33.95
- 1.5 Lb Snow Crab
  wild caught from the cold waters of alaska. a delicate, sweet flavor with the long, slender leg clusters attached to half of the body. served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw. sold by the pound
  $39.95
- 2 Lb Snow Crab
  wild caught from the cold waters of alaska. a delicate, sweet flavor with the long, slender leg clusters attached to half of the body. served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw. sold by the pound
  $49.95
- 1 Lb Dungeness Crab
  wild caught from the cold waters of the pacific north west! meaty and sweet. served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw. sold by the pound
  $36.95
- 1.5 Lb Dungeness Crab
  wild caught from the cold waters of the pacific north west! meaty and sweet. served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw. sold by the pound
  $39.95
- 2 Lb Dungeness Crab
  wild caught from the cold waters of the pacific north west! meaty and sweet. served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw. sold by the pound
  $49.95
Desserts
- Key Lime Pie
  a florida tradition. our island style recipe is made with real key lime juice and a homemade graham cracker crust. served with whipped cream.
  $7.95
- Towering Chocolate Cake
  a decadent chocolate cake piled three layers high and covered with a thick chocolate icing. served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. serves two.
  $9.95
Sides
- Parsley Potatoes
  a shells classic! red potatoes, clarified butter and fresh parsley
  $2.95
- French Fries
  seasoned fries served crispy and hot
  $3.95
- Cole Slaw
  fresh slaw with mandarin oranges
  $3.95
- Steamed Veggies
  seasonal selection of fresh veggie
  $3.95
- Rice And Beans
  house made black beans and yellow rice
  $3.95
- Rice Pilaf
  seasoned yellow rice
  $2.95
Add Ons
- Add Fried Shrimp
  1/4 lb of hand breaded fried shrimp
  $6.95
- Add Fried Scallops
  1/4 lb of hand breaded sweet bay scallops
  $9.95
- Add Crab Cake
  A single jumbo lump crab cake with our island sauce.
  $8.95
- Add Two Shrimp Skewers
  Two zesty grilled shrimp skewers brushed in Shells house made marinade.
  $7.95
- Big Easy Top
  Shrimp, scallops, caramelized onions, tomatoes and mushrooms sauteed in our house made Italian wine cream sauce. A perfect addition to any entree!
  $7.95
- Felix Top
  Jumbo lump crab meat and roasted red peppers sauteed in our house made lobster cream sauce.
  $7.95
Soda and Tea
- SWEET TEA
  $2.95
- UNSWEET TEA
  $2.95
- COKE
  $2.95
- DIET COKE
  $2.95
- SPRITE
  $2.95
- PINK LEMONADE
  $2.95
- BOTTLE H20
  $2.95
Bottles of Wine
- ALAMOS MALBEC
  Argentina - Full and rich, blackraspberry, chocolate and spice.
  $21.95
- LOUIS & MARTINI CAB
  California - Full bodied withberries, chocolate and somespice and toffee
  $22.95
- MACMURRY PINOT NOIR
  California - Full bodied with dark cherry, vanilla and subtle hints of oak.
  $21.95
- ECCO DOMANI PINOT GRIGIO
  Italy - Notes of citrus and floralaromas, hints of tropicalfruit flavors.
  $21.95
- MIRRASSOU MOSCATO
  California - Light floral and freshfruit aromas. Sweet peach, ripepineapple, and citrus.
  $21.95
- BAREFOOT REISLING
  California - Light bodied, sweetand refreshing.
  $15.95
- WHITEHAVEN SAUV BLANC
  New Zealand - Notes of passionfruit, lemongrass, white peachand currant.
  $21.95
- WILLIAM HILL CHARDONNAY
  California - Baked apple, layerednotes of toasty oak, caramel, andbrown spice.
  $21.95
- MIRASSOU PINOT NOIR
  A fruit forward, earthy red with notes of dark cherries, deep plum and vanilla oak.
  $21.95
Party Platters
- QUART OF CLAM CHOWDER
  Chock-full of clams, potatoes, bacon and spices. Gourmet Magazine's been asking for our recipe since '88! You gotta try it!
  $18.95
- WE PEEL SHRIMP SMALL PLATTER
  2 lbs of peeled shrimp simply seasoned, served chilled with butter and Shells house made cocktail sauce. Serves 6-8
  $43.95
- WE PEEL SHRIMP LARGE PLATTER
  4 lbs of peeled shrimp simply seasoned, served chilled with butter and Shells house made cocktail sauce. Serves 8-10
  $85.95
- U PEEL SHRIMP SMALL PLATTER
  2 lbs of shell on shrimp simply seasoned, served chilled with butter and Shells house made cocktail sauce. Serves 8-10
  $42.95
- U PEEL SHRIMP LARGE PLATTER
  4 lbs of shell on shrimp simply seasoned, served chilled with butter and Shells house made cocktail sauce. Serves 6-8
  $84.95
- BUFFALO SHRIMP SMALL PLATTER
  Hand-breaded shrimp tossed with our spicy buffalo sauce. Blue cheese & celery sticks. Serves 5-8
  $46.95
- BUFFALO SHRIMP LARGE PLATTER
  Hand-breaded shrimp tossed with our spicy buffalo sauce. Blue cheese & celery sticks. Serves 8-10
  $72.95
- BUFFALO CHICKEN SMALL PLATTER
  Hand-breaded chicken tossed with our spicy buffalo sauce. Blue cheese & celery sticks. Serves 6-8
  $40.95
- BUFFALO CHICKEN LARGE PLATTER
  Hand-breaded chicken tossed with our spicy buffalo sauce. Blue cheese & celery sticks. Serves 8-10
  $65.95
- BUFFALO COMBO SMALL PLATTER
  A combination of hand-breaded chicken and shrimp tossed with our spicy buffalo sauce. Blue cheese & celery sticks. Serves 5-8
  $44.95
- BUFFALO COMBO LARGE PLATTER
  A combination of hand-breaded chicken and shrimp tossed with our spicy buffalo sauce. Blue cheese & celery sticks. Serves 8-10
  $69.95
- SHRIMP & CRAB DIP PLATTER
  Made fresh daily. Our original recipe chock-full of shrimp and jumbo lump crabmeat. Served with tortilla chips. Serves 6-8
  $64.95
- SHRIMP PASTA 1/2 PAN
  A generous portion of marinated shrimp and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream. Serves 6-9
  $45.95
- SHRIMP PASTA FULL PAN
  A generous portion of marinated shrimp and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream. Serves 10-12
  $74.95
- CHICKEN PASTA 1/2 PAN
  Blackened chicken and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream. Serves 6-9
  $41.95
- CHICKEN PASTA FULL PAN
  Blackened chicken and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream. Serves 10-12
  $69.95
- SHRIMP MEZZO 1/2 PAN
  Mezzo Mezzo means half and half. Marinated shrimp, sliced mushrooms and penne pasta in a zesty blend of tomato sauce and garlic cream sauce. Serves 6-9
  $46.95
- SHRIMP MEZZO FULL PAN
  Mezzo Mezzo means half and half. Marinated shrimp, sliced mushrooms and penne pasta in a zesty blend of tomato sauce and garlic cream sauce. Serves 10-12
  $75.95
- SHRIMP AND SCALLOP PASTA 1/2 PAN
  Marinated shrimp and sweet bay scallops tossed with linguine in Shell's famous garlic and white wine cream sauce. Serves 6-9
  $49.95
- SHRIMP AND SCALLOP PASTA FULL PAN
  Marinated shrimp and sweet bay scallops tossed with linguine in Shell's famous garlic and white wine cream sauce. Serves 7-10
  $85.95
- BABY LOBSTER PASTA 1/2 PAN
  Succulent baby lobster tails tossed with linguine in our lobster cream sauce. Serves 6-9
  $69.95
- BABY LOBSTER PASTA FULL PAN
  Succulent baby lobster tails tossed with linguine in our lobster cream sauce. Serves 7-10
  $129.95
- SHRIMP DIABLO 1/2 PAN
  A generous portion of marinated shrimp and linguine tossed in our spicy Diablo Sauce. Serves 6-9
  $45.95
- SHRIMP DIABLO FULL PAN
  A generous portion of marinated shrimp and linguine tossed in our spicy Diablo Sauce. Serves 7-10
  $74.95
- SEAFOOD PASTA 1/2 PAN
  A generous portion of marinated shrimp, scallops, clams, and linguine tossed with Shell's famous garlic and white wine cream sauce. Serves 6-9
  $59.95
- SEAFOOD PASTA FULL PAN
  A generous portion of marinated shrimp, scallops, clams, and linguine tossed with Shell's famous garlic and white wine cream sauce. Serves 10-12
  $114.95
- SEAFOOD CIOPPINO 1/2 PAN
  A classic Italian seafood stew. A generous portion of marinated shrimp, scallops, clams, and fresh fish with caramelized onions and cherry tomatoes in our light Italian broth. Served over rice. Serves 6-9
  $59.95
- SEAFOOD CIOPPINO FULL PAN
  A classic Italian seafood stew. A generous portion of marinated shrimp, scallops, clams, and fresh fish with caramelized onions and cherry tomatoes in our light Italian broth. Served over rice. Serves 10-12
  $114.95
- JAMBALAYA 1/2 PAN
  Blackened chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage sauteed with peppers and onions in our homemade creole sauce. Served over seasoned rice. Serves 6-9
  $49.95
- JAMBALAYA FULL PAN
  Blackened chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage sauteed with peppers and onions in our homemade creole sauce. Served over seasoned rice. Serves 10-12
  $79.95
- CRAB CAKE PARTY PLATTER
  Premium sauteed jumbo lump crab cakes. Serves 10
  $59.95
- SHRIMP SKEWER TRAY
  Eighteen grilled shrimp skewers brushed with our house made zesty marinade. Served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies.
  $54.95
- TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD 1/2 PAN
  Crispy coconut chicken atop fresh greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, craisins, walnuts, and toasted coconut served with a raspberry walnut vinaigrette. Serves 6-8
  $34.95
- TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD FULL PAN
  Crispy coconut chicken atop fresh greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, craisins, walnuts, and toasted coconut served with a raspberry walnut vinaigrette. Serves 8-10
  $54.95
- CAESAR SALAD SMALL PAN
  Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded parmesan cheese tossed with our classic Caesar dressing. Serves 6-8
  $19.95
- CAESAR SALAD LARGE PAN
  Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded parmesan cheese tossed with our classic Caesar dressing. Serves 8-10
  $29.95
- GARDEN SALAD SMALL PAN
  Fresh greens, parsley, onions, grape tomatoes, mixed cheese with your choice of dressing. Serves 6-8
  $19.95
- GARDEN SALAD LARGE PAN
  Fresh greens, parsley, onions, grape tomatoes, mixed cheese with your choice of dressing. Serves 8-10
  $29.95
- QUART OF MANDARIN COLE SLAW
  A full quart of Shells signature mandarin slaw.
  $7.95
- QUART OF PARSLEY POTATOES
  A Shells OG side. A quart of red potatoes served with butter and parsley.
  $7.95
- GARLIC BREAD PAN
  Shells garlic bread. A great addition to any pasta tray. Serves 10.
  $5.95
- CHOCOLATE CAKE (WHOLE CAKE)
  A decadent chocolate cake piled three layers high and covered with a thick chocolate icing. Served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. Serves 10
  $80.95
- KEY LIME PIE (WHOLE PIE)
  A Florida tradition. Our Island Style recipe is made with real key lime juice and a homemade graham cracker crust. Served with whipped cream. Serves 8
  $42.95
- SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE (WHOLE PIE)
  The name says it all! Truly delicious. Serves 10
  $62.95
Bottles of Wine
- ALAMOS MALBEC
  Argentina - Full and rich, blackraspberry, chocolate and spice.
  $21.95
- LOUIS & MARTINI CAB
  California - Full bodied withberries, chocolate and somespice and toffee
  $22.95
- MACMURRY PINOT NOIR
  California - Full bodied with dark cherry, vanilla and subtle hints of oak.
  $21.95
- ECCO DOMANI PINOT GRIGIO
  Italy - Notes of citrus and floralaromas, hints of tropicalfruit flavors.
  $21.95
- MIRRASSOU MOSCATO
  California - Light floral and freshfruit aromas. Sweet peach, ripepineapple, and citrus.
  $21.95
- BAREFOOT REISLING
  California - Light bodied, sweetand refreshing.
  $15.95
- WHITEHAVEN SAUV BLANC
  New Zealand - Notes of passionfruit, lemongrass, white peachand currant.
  $21.95
- WILLIAM HILL CHARDONNAY
  California - Baked apple, layerednotes of toasty oak, caramel, andbrown spice.
  $21.95
- MIRASSOU PINOT NOIR
  A fruit forward, earthy red with notes of dark cherries, deep plum and vanilla oak.
  $21.95