The Hard Shell Menu

1411 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219
  • DINNER

    • 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 Chesapeake Oysters

      $24.95
    • 1/2 DZN Blue Point

      $15.95
    • DZN Blue Point Oysters

      For all takeout orders oysters will be steamed and served with cocktail sauce and horseradish. *not available raw for takeout*
      $30.95
    • 1/2 DZN Oyster Sampler

      2 each steamed Ruby Salt, Chesapeake & Blue Point Oysters. *not available raw for takeout*
      $14.95
    • DZN Oyster 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

      $14.95
    • LB Steamed Shrimp

      $28.95
    • 1/2 LB Steamed Mussels

      $9.95
    • LB Steamed Mussels

      $18.95
    • 1/2 LB Dungeness Crab

      $16.95
    • LB Dungeness Crab

      $32.95
    • 1/2 LB Snow Crab Leg

      $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

      $68.95
    • 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
    • 1 DZN Ruby Salts

      For all takeout orders oysters will be steamed and served with cocktail and horseradish. *not available raw for takeout*
      $28.95
    • 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.
      $15.95
    • 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
    • Baked Oysters

      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
    • 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
    • Bowl Du Jour

      $9.00
    • 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
    • Shrimp Pasta

      $22.95
    • Grouper Tacos

      fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla, 3 per order
      $18.95
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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 | MKT
      $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
    • Steak Frites

      $28.95
    • 14oz NY Strip

      roasted potatoes, asparagus, jumbo lump crab, dijon cream
      $40.95
    • Ribeye

      $44.95
    • 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
    • Grilled Shrimp (5)

      $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
    • Side Sweet Potato

      $5.95
    • Roasted Potatoes

      $5.95
    • 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

      $0.00
    • Champagne Vin

      $0.00
    • Chipotle Aioli

      $0.00
    • Corn On Cob

      $4.50
    • Gorgonzola Dressing

      $0.00
    • Horseradish Aioli

      $0.00
    • Lemon Vin

      $0.00
    • Old Bay

      $0.50
    • Ranch Dressing

      $0.00
    • Side Extra Tortilla Chips

      $0.00
    • Sorrel Remoulade

      $0.00
    • Extra Bread (Mussels)

      $0.00
    • Carrot Cake

      $8.00
    • Key Lime Pie

      $6.00
    • NY Cheesecake

      $8.00
    • Chocolate Truffle Cake

      $8.00
    • 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
  • LUNCH

    • LB Dungeness Crab

      $32.95
    • LB King Crab Legs

      $68.95
    • LB Snow Crab Legs

      One pound of steamed snow crab legs, served with lemon and butter. -gf
      $30.95
    • LB Steamed Shrimp

      $28.95
    • 1/2 DZN Chesapeake

      $10.95
    • 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 DZN Ruby Salts

      For all takeout orders oysters will be steamed and served with cocktail and horseradish. *not available raw for takeout*
      $28.95
    • 1/2 DZN Sampler

      $14.95
    • 1/2 LB Snow Crab Leg

      $15.95
    • 1/2 LB Steamed Shrimp

      $14.95
    • 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
    • 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*
      $28.95
    • DZN Sampler

      $28.95
    • Live Maine Lobster (Steamed)

      11/4 steamed whole, potatoes, corn on the cob, drawn butter | MKT
      $45.95
    • 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
    • 1/2 LB Dungeness Crab

      $16.95
    • Brussels Sprouts App

      cranberry, parmesan, bacon gf
      $10.95
    • Fried Calamari

      sweet chili & horseradish peppercorn aioli
      $14.95
    • 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
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      5 jumbo shrimp, house cocktail sauce
      $12.95
    • Parmesan Truffle Fries

      served with horseradish aioli -gf
      $8.95
    • Crab Dip

      old bay, parmesan, lump crab, crispy flour tortillas
      $14.95
    • 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
    • Parker House Rolls

      fresh baked, butter brushed, parmesan finished
      $5.95
    • 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
    • Harvest Bowl

      roasted tomato farro, sweet potatoes, lima bean & corn succotash, apple gastrique
      $16.95
    • Blackened Tuna Sandwich

      pickled carrots, radish, jalapeno, cilantro lime aioli, brioche bun
      $17.95
    • Cajun Chicken Wrap

      grilled chicken, monterey jack, lettuce, tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli
      $11.95
    • California Club

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

      arugula, house tartar sauce, brioche bun
      $19.95
    • Hard Shell Burger

      bacon, fried onions, horseradish aioli, brioche bun
      $15.95
    • Maine Lobster Roll

      served hot with butter or cold with citrus herb aioli, shredded lettuce
      $28.95
    • Mushroom Swiss Burger

      $15.95
    • Fried Oyster Po Boy

      $16.95
    • Grouper Tacos

      fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla, 3 per order
      $18.95
    • Salmon

      roasted tomato farro, haricot verts, lemon butter
      $25.95
    • Steak Frites

      $28.95
    • Lunch Crab Cake Entree (1)

      $20.95
    • Shrimp&Scallop LUNCH

      $21.95
    • Steak Tacos

      $18.95
    • Baja Shrimp Tacos

      $18.95
    • Carrot Cake

      $8.00
    • Key Lime Pie

      $6.00
    • NY Cheesecake

      $8.00
    • Chocolate Truffle Cake

      $8.00
    • Brownie

      $5.00
    • Asparagus

      $5.95
    • House Cut Fries

      $5.95
    • Roasted Potatoes

      $5.95
    • Sauteed Spinach

      $5.95
    • Side Sweet Potato

      $5.95
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $5.95
    • Side Brussels Sprouts

      $5.95
    • Corn

      $2.95
    • 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
    • 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 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 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

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