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The Hard Shell

(804) 643-2333

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  • 1411 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
  • No cuisines specified

  • $$$$$
  • The Hard Shell

  • (804) 643-2333
  • Menu
  • Appetizers Lunch
    • Parmesan Truffle Fries $6.95

      Horseradish aioli.

    • Tuna Tartare $10.95

      Ponzu, creme fraiche, sesame seeds. Raw.

    • Crabcakes $13.95

      House tartar sauce, microgreens.

    • Seared Scallops $15.95

      Dates, smoked bacon, sage brown butter.

    • Oven Roasted Oysters $10.95

      Garlic, lemon, butter, parmesan and herbs.

    • Fried Oysters $12.95

      Corn relish, house hot sauce, cilantro lime crema.

    • Lobster Dip $9.95

      Roasted peppers, fresh dill and fried flour tortillas.

    • Fried Calamari $10.95

      Sweet chili and horseradish peppercorn aioli.

    • Pan Roasted Mussels $10.95

      White wine, garlic, shallot, bacon, butter, lemon and toasted bread.

    • Ceviche $10.95

      Fresh fish, onion, jalapeno and cilantro, lime juice. Raw.

    • Angus Beef Sliders $10.95

      Arugula, pickled onions, horseradish peppercorn aioli, cheddar and brioche bun.

  • Meat and Cheese Plate Lunch
    • Meats Plate $15.95+

      Prosciutto, saucisson sec salami and capicola.

    • Cheese Plate $15.95+

      Brie, drunken goat, beemster xo gouda and dolce gorgonzola.

  • Meat and Cheese Plate Brunch
    Served with whole seed mustard, black berry jam and crostini.
    • Meat Plate $15.00+

      Prosciutto, saucisson sec salami and capicola.

    • Cheese Plate $15.00+

      Brie, drunken goat, beemster xo gouda and dolce gorgonzola.

  • Soup and Salads Lunch
    Add chicken 5.95, steak 6.95, shrimp 6.95 and calamari 5.95
    • She Crab Soup $5.95+

      Topped with crab meat.

    • House Salad $7.95

      Carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, radish, red onions and lemon herb vinaigrette.

    • Classic Caesar Salad $8.95

      Romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons and white anchovie.

    • Baby Iceberg Wedge $10.95

      Cherry tomatoes, smoked bacon, red onion, gorgonzola dressing.

    • Arugula and Beet Salad $9.95

      Candied pecans, goat cheese and champagne vinaigrette.

    • Burrata Salad $10.95

      Mixed greens, blackberries, prosciutto and balsamic vinaigrette.

  • Soup and Salads Brunch
    Add chicken 5.95, steak 6.95, shrimp 6.95 and calamari 5.95
    • She Crab Soup $5.95+

      Topped with crab meat.

    • House Salad $7.95

      Carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, radish, red onions and lemon herb vinaigrette.

    • Classic Caesar Salad $8.95

      Romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons, white anchovies.

    • Baby Iceberg Wedge $10.95

      Cherry tomatoes, smoked bacon, red onion and gorgonzola dressing.

    • Arugula and Beet Salad $9.95

      Candied pecans, goat cheese and champagne vinaigrette.

    • Burrata Salad $10.95

      Mixed greens, blackberries, prosciutto and balsamic vinaigrette.

  • Sandwiches Lunch
    Served with house cut fries, house made chips or side salad.
    • White Cheddar BLT $9.95

      Smoked bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, multigrain bread.

    • Cajun Chicken Wrap $9.95

      Grilled chicken, monterey jack, lettuce, tomato, red onion and chipotle aiol.

    • 8 oz. Angus Burger $10.95

      Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Raw.

    • Black Bean Burger $9.95

      White cheddar, arugula, avocado and cilantro aioli.

    • Hard Shell Burger $12.95

      Smoked bacon, cheddar, fried onions and horseradish aioli. Raw.

    • Fried Oyster Po Boy $14.95

      Chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato.

    • Fried Fish Sandwich $10.95

      Red cabbage slaw, pineapple and jalapeno, chipotle aioli.

    • California Club $10.95

      Turkey, monterey jack, avocado, lettuce, tomato, bacon and cilantro aioli.

    • Blackened Tuna Sandwich $14.95

      Pickled carrots, radish, cilantro, jalapeno and cilantro aioli. Raw.

    • Crab Cake Sandwich $14.95

      House tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato and brioche bun.

    • New England Lobster Roll $24.95

      Citrus herb aioli, shredded lettuce, tomato.

  • Sandwiches Brunch
    Served with house cut fries, side salad or fresh fruit.
    • Angus Burger $10.95

      8 oz. burger, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and brioche bun. Raw.

    • Hard Shell Burger $12.95

      Smoked bacon, cheddar, fried onions and horseradish aioli. Raw.

    • California Club $10.95

      Turkey, monterey jack, avocado, lettuce, tomato, bacon and shallot aioli.

    • Fried Oyster Po Boy $14.95

      Chipotle aioli, lettuce and tomato.

    • Crab Cake Sandwich $14.95

      Nouse tartar sauce, brioche bun.

    • Blackened Tuna Sandwich $14.95

      Pickled carrots, radish, cilantro, jalapeno, cilantro aioli. Raw.

  • Simply Grilled Lunch
    • Salmon Simply Grilled $22.95

      Raw.

    • Mahi Simply Grilled $22.95

    • Rockfish Simply Grilled $26.95

    • Shrimp Simply Grilled $20.95

    • Lobster Tail Simply Grilled $24.95

    • Scallops Simply Grilled $28.95

  • Pancakes and French Toast Brunch
    • Buttermilk Pancakes $7.95

    • Chocolate Chip Pancakes $8.95

    • French Toast $7.95

    • Blueberry Pancakes $8.95

  • Eggs and Such Brunch
    Served with fresh fruit and home fries.
    • 3 Eggs Any Style $7.95

      With link sausage or house smoked applewood bacon.

    • Ham and Cheese Omelet $8.95

      A classic with Virginia ham and swiss cheese.

    • Garden Omelet $8.95

      Spinach, tomato, mushroom, caramelized onion and white cheddar cheese.

    • Eggs Benedict $11.95

      English muffin, Virginia ham, asparagus and hollandaise. Raw.

    • Crab Omelet $12.95

      Crab, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach and monterey jack cheese.

    • Crab Cake Benedict $14.95

      English muffin, lump crab cake, asparagus and hollandaise. Raw.

    • Steak and Eggs $14.95

      Grilled strip steak, herb butter and crispy onions with 2 eggs your way. Raw.

    • California Huevos $10.95

      Crispy flour tortilla, corn and black bean salsa, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, white cheddar, fried eggs and ancho ranch.

  • Raw Bar Lunch
    Gluten Free.
    • Chesapeake Oysters $10.95+

      Raw.

    • Chincoteague Salt Oysters $12.95+

      Raw.

    • Big Island Oysters $12.95+

      Raw.

    • Oyster Sampler $24.95

      Raw.

    • Middle Neck Clams $8.95+

      Raw.

    • Steamed Shrimp $12.95+

    • Shrimp Cocktail $12.95

    • Crab Cocktail $16.95

    • Snow Crab Legs $14.95+

    • King Crab Legs $38.95

    • Chilled Seafood Tower $38.95

      Crab cocktail, 3 each shrimp, oysters, clams, ceviche. Raw.

    • Snow Crab Combo $26.95

      1 cluster snow crab, 6 mussels, 3 each shrimp, oysters, clam. Raw.

  • Raw Bar Brunch
    Gluten Free.
    • Chesapeake Oyster $10.95+

      Raw.

    • Chincoteague Salt Oyster $12.95+

      Raw.

    • Big Island Oysters $12.95+

      Raw.

    • Oyster Sampler $24.95

      Raw.

    • Middle Neck Clams $8.95+

    • Steamed Shrimp $12.95+

    • Shrimp Cocktail $12.95

    • Crab Cocktail $16.95

    • Snow Crab Legs $14.95+

    • King Crab Legs $38.95

    • Chilled Seafood Tower $38.95

      Crab cocktail, ceviche, 3 each shrimp, oysters and clam. Raw.

    • Snow Crab Combo $26.95

      1 cluster snow crab, 6 mussels, 3 each shrimp, oysters and clam. Raw.

  • Entrees Lunch
    • Fish Tacos Entree $18.95

      Fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro and chipotle aioli.

    • Grilled Shrimp and Scallops Entree $18.95

      Orange sticky rice, sauteed vegetables and soy ginger butter.

    • Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Entree $22.95

      Beet couscous, apple fennel salad. Raw.

    • 6 Oz. Filet Mignon Entree $24.95

      Whipped potatoes, asparagus and rosemary demi-glace. Raw.

    • Pan Seared Crab Cakes Entree $28.95

      Roasted corn and sweet potato salad with chipotle lime aioli, queso fresco.

  • Entrees Brunch
    • Fish Tacos Entree $18.95

      Fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pickled pineapple, jalapeno, cilantro and chipotle aioli.

    • Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon $21.95

      Beet couscous, apple fennel salad and herb oil. Raw.

    • Fried Oysters $20.95

      Whipped potatoes, sauteed spinach, corn relish and cilantro lime creme.

    • Blackened Mahi Mah $22.95

      Coconut rice, sautéed spinach, tropical fruit salsa and plantain chip.

    • Grilled Shrimp and Scallops $18.95

      Orange sticky rice, sauteed vegetables and soy ginger butter.

    • Pan Seared Crab Cakes $28.95

      Roasted corn and sweet potato salad, queso fresco.

    • 6 Oz. Filet Mignon $24.95

      Whipped potatoes, asparagus, rosemary demi-glace. Raw.

  • Mocktails Brunch
    • Virgin Bloody Mary $4.00

      Shaken, on the rocks.

    • Mini-Mosa $4.00

      Orange juice, Sprite, cherry.

    • Bella Bellin $4.00

      Peach puree, Sprite, cherry.

    • Mixed Berry Lemonade $4.00

      Seasonal berries, lemonade, club soda.

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