The Hard Shell

1411 E Cary St, Richmond, VA

Menu (As of 10/30)

Raw Bar

• Chesapeake Oysters 12.95 | 24.95
• Middle Neck Clams 8.95 | 16.95
• Dungeness Crab 18.95 | 36.95
• Ruby Salts Oysters 15.95 | 30.95
• Spiced Shrimp 14.95 | 28.95
• Snow Crab Legs 16.95 | 32.95
• Blue Point Oysters 15.95 | 30.95
• Steamed Mussels 9.95 | 18.95
• King Crab Legs $68.95
• Oyster Sampler 15.95 | 30.95
• Shrimp Cocktail $12.95
• Jumbo Crab Cocktail $26.95
• Seafood TowersSTEAMED LOBSTER 11/4 lobster, 12 mussels, 6 each, shrimp, oysters & clams
• STEAMED SNOW CRAB 1 cluster snow crab, 6 mussels, 3 each shrimp, oysters & clams
• CHILLED LOBSTER* 11/4 lb lobster, 6 shrimp, 12 chesapeake oysters, tuna crudo
• CHILLED KING CRAB* 1 lb king crab, jumbo crab cocktail, 6 shrimp, 12 chesapeake oysters
• Shooting Pt Oysters 15.95 | 30,95

Appetizers

• PARMESAN TRUFFLE FRIES horseradish aioli $9.95
• CRAB DIP old bay, parmesan, lump crab, crispy flour tortillas $15.95
• SHRIMP & LOBSTER POTSTICKERS ponzu sauce, scallion $17.95
• PAN SEARED CRAB CAKES house tartar sauce $21.95
• BBQ RIBS molasses bbq glazed pork ribs, crispy fried onions $10.95
• TUNA TARTARE TACOS* ponzu, cilantro, scallion, sesame, wasabi emulsion $12.95
• FRIED CALAMARI sweet chili & horseradish peppercorn aioli $15.95
• OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER baked chesapeake oysters, bacon, creamed spinach, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs $16.95
• FRIED OYSTERS corn relish, house hot sauce, cilantro lime crema $16.95
• PAN ROASTED MUSSELS bacon, white wine herb lemon garlic butter, tomatoes, toasted bread $15.95
• SEARED SCALLOPS bacon, dates, sage brown butter
• CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS bacon. cranberry, parmesan, apple lemongrass gastrique $11.95
• PARKER HOUSE ROLLS fresh baked, butter brushed, parmesan finished $6.95
• CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS bacon, cranberry, parmesan, apple lemongrass gastrique $11.95
• Soup & Salads $15.95ANGUS BURGER* 8OZ burger, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion, brioche bun
• HARD SHELL BURGER* 8OZ angus burger bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions, horseradish aioli, brioche bun $17.95
• STEAK AND CHEESE grilled peppers & onions, provolone cheese, mayo, hoagie roll $17.95
• CALIFORNIA CLUB bacon, turkey, monterey jack, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cilantro aioli, multigrain $14.95
• BLACKENED CAJUN CHICKEN WRAP monterey jack, spinach, tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli $14.95
• FRIED OYSTER PO’ BOY chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, grilled bun $16.95
• BLACKENED TUNA SANDWICH* pickled carrots, radish, jalapeno, cilantro aioli, brioche bun $18.95
• CRAB CAKE SANDWICH arugula, house tartar sauce, brioche bun $21.95
• MAINE LOBSTER ROLL served hot with butter or cold with citrus herb aioli, mixed greens $30.95
• Mains $19.95BAJA SHRIMP TACOS crispy fried shrimp, corn salsa, cilantro aioli
• PAN SEARED CRAB CAKE sweet potatoes, corn salad, chipotle lime aioli, queso fresco, cilantro, pickled red onion $23.95
• GRILLED SHRIMP & SCALLOPS orange sticky rice, sautéed vegetables, soy ginger butter $23.95
• SEARED SALMON* safron & sun dried tomato cous cous, haricot verts, lemon caper crème fraîsche $27.95
• 10OZ STEAK FRITES* grilled sirloin, house-cut fries, arugula, horseradish aioli & house steak sauce $30.95
• 6OZ FILET MIGNON* whipped potates, haricot verts, rosemary demi-glace
• These items may be served raw or undercooked to customer preference. **These items are served raw
• PAN SEARED CRAB CAKES house tartar sauce $20.95
• PAN ROASTED MUSSELS bacon, white wine herb lemon garlic butter, tomatoes, toasted bread $14.95

Soup & Salads

• salmon $15.95
• SHE CRAB SOUP topped with crab meat 7.95 | 9.95
• MIXED GREENS SALAD carrots, tomatoes, radish, red onions, lemon herb vinaigrette
• CAESAR SALAD romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons, white anchovies $11.95
• WEDGE SALAD bacon, tomatoes, red onion, gorgonzola dressing
• ARUGULA SALAD apple, cranberry, toasted pecans, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette
• These items may be served raw or undercooked to customer preference. **These items are served raw
• salmon $14.95
• CAESAR SALAD romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons, white anchovies $10.95

Sandwiches

• HARD SHELL BURGER* 8oz angus burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions, horseradish aioli, brioche bun $18.95
• FRIED OYSTER PO' BOY chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, grilled bun | 18, $95.00
• CRAB CAKE SANDWICH arugula, house tartar sauce, brioche bun | 21, $95.00
• BLACKENED TUNA SANDWICH* pickled carrots, radish, jalapeno, cilantro aioli, brioche bun $18.95
• MAINE LOBSTER ROLL served hot with butter or cold with citrus herb aioli, mixed greens $30.95
• Mains $26.95SHRIMP PASTA linguine, asparagus, parmesan leek cream
• FRIED GROUPER TACOS pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli $21.95
• PAN SEARED SALMON* safron & sun dried tomato cous cous, haricot verts, lemon caper crème fraîsche $27.95
• BLACKENED MAHI coconut sticky rice, sauteed spinach, pineapple salsa, plantain chip
• SESAME SEARED TUNA* orange sticky rice, wakame salad, tamari reduction, served medium rare $27.95
• CRISPY SKIN ROCKFISH bacon. polenta, crispy brussels sprouts, dates, lemon butter $29.95
• GRILLED SHRIMP & SCALLOPS orange sticky rice, sautéed vegetables, soy ginger butter $34.95
• PAN SEARED CRAB CAKES sweet potatoes, corn salad, chipotle lime aioli, queso fresco, cilantro, pickled red onion $36.95
• HARD SHELL PASTA shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, lobster tail, linguine, red pepper flake, tomato basil marinara $36.95
• CRAB CAKE & LOBSTER TAIL whipped potatoes, asparagus, drawn butter, house tartar $42.95
• BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER TAILS mashed potatoes, asparagus, citrus beurre blanc 30.95 | 56.95
• From The Grill6OZ FILET MIGNON* whipped potatoes, green beans, rosemary demi-glace
• 9OZ FILET MIGNON* whipped potatoes, green beans, rosemary demi-glace
• 10OZ STEAK FRITES* grilled sirloin, house-cut fries, arugula, horseradish aioli & house steak sauce $32.95
• 14OZ NEW YORK STRIP* oscar style, jumbo lump crab, asparagus, hollandaise, whipped potato
• 16OZ BLACKENED RIBEYE* jumbo shrimp, roasted potatoes, broccolini, gorgonzola cream sauce $44.95
• BOURBON MOLASSES RIBS full rack of ribs, potato croquette, slaw $26.95
• RIB & CRAB COMBO half rack of ribs, 1 cluster of dungeness crab, potato croquette & asparagus $28.95
• FILET & LOBSTER TAIL* whipped potatoes, asparagus, drawn butter
• Salmon $27.95
• Mahi $27.95
• Rockfish $29.95
• Shrimp 26.95 TUNA* 27.95
• HARD SHELL BURGER* 8oz angus burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions, horseradish aioli, brioche bun $16.95
• FRIED OYSTER PO' BOY chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, grilled bun | 16, $95.00
• CRAB CAKE SANDWICH arugula, house tartar sauce, brioche bun | 20, $95.00
• MAINE LOBSTER ROLL served hot with butter or cold with citrus herb aioli, mixed greens $28.95
• Mains $24.95SHRIMP PASTA linguine, asparagus, parmesan leek cream
• FRIED GROUPER TACOS pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli $20.95
• PAN SEARED SALMON* safron & sun dried tomato cous cous, haricot verts, lemon caper crème fraîsche $26.95
• BLACKENED MAHI coconut sticky rice, sauteed spinach, pineapple salsa, plantain chip
• SESAME SEARED TUNA* orange sticky rice, wakame salad, tamari reduction, served medium rare $26.95
• CRISPY SKIN ROCKFISH bacon. polenta, crispy brussels sprouts, dates, lemon butter $28.95
• GRILLED SHRIMP & SCALLOPS orange sticky rice, sautéed vegetables, soy ginger butter $32.95
• PAN SEARED CRAB CAKES sweet potatoes, corn salad, chipotle lime aioli, queso fresco, cilantro, pickled red onion $34.95
• HARD SHELL PASTA shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, lobster tail, linguine, red pepper flake, tomato basil marinara $34.95
• CRAB CAKE & LOBSTER TAIL whipped potatoes, asparagus, drawn butter, house tartar $40.95
• BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER TAILS mashed potatoes, asparagus, citrus beurre blanc 29.95 | 54.95
• From The Grill6OZ FILET MIGNON* whipped potatoes, green beans, rosemary demi-glace
• 9OZ FILET MIGNON* whipped potatoes, green beans, rosemary demi-glace
• 10OZ STEAK FRITES* grilled sirloin, house-cut fries, arugula, horseradish aioli & house steak sauce $30.95
• 14OZ NEW YORK STRIP* oscar style, jumbo lump crab, asparagus, hollandaise, whipped potato
• 16OZ BLACKENED RIBEYE* jumbo shrimp, roasted potatoes, broccolini, gorgonzola cream sauce $42.95
• FILET & LOBSTER TAIL* whipped potatoes, asparagus, drawn butter
• Salmon $26.95
• Mahi $26.95
• Rockfish $28.95
• Shrimp 24.95 TUNA* 26.95

Sides

• Mashed Potatoes
• Haricot Verts
• Grilled Asparagus
• Sweet Potatoes
• Brussels Sprouts $6.95
• Sautéed Spinach $6.95
• Roasted Potatoes $6.95
• House Cut Fries $6.95
• Sautéed Broccolini
• Raw BarSTEAMED LOBSTER TOWER 11/4 lobster, 12 mussels, 6 each, shrimp, oysters & clams
• STEAMED SNOW CRAB TOWER 1 cluster snow crab, 6 mussels, 3 each shrimp, oysters & clams

Three Eggs Any Style

• applewood smoked bacon, breakfast potatoes $12.95
• Ham & Cheese Omelet $14.95a classic with virginia ham, swiss cheese, breakfast potatoes
• Garden Omelet $14.95spinach, tomato, red peppers, caramelized onion, goat cheese, breakfast potatoes
• Crab Omelet $18.95lump crab cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, monterey jack cheese, breakfast potatoes
• Eggs Benedict* $15.95sourdough bread, ham, asparagus, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes
• Crab Cake Benedict* $20.95sourdough bread, lump crab cake, asparagus, hollandaise, breakfast potatoes
• Steak & Eggs* $30.9510 oz grilled sirloin, herb butter, crispy onions, with two eggs your way, breakfast potatoes

Shrimp & Lobster Pasta

• linguine, asparagus, parmesan leek cream $28.95
• Butter Poached Lobster Tails 29.95 | 54.95mashed potatoes, asparagus, citrus beurre blanc
• Crabcake Stuffed 1/2 Lobster $45.95potato croquettes, asparagus, sorrel remoulade |

Happy Hour

• Every Day 3 $6.00

Parmesan Truffle Fries

• horseradish aioli $6.95
• Crab Dip $8.95old bay, parmesan, lump crab, crispy flour tortillas
• Crispy Thai Shrimp $10.95fried with spring onions & cilantro, honey sambal sauce
• Tuna Tartare Tacos** $7.95ponzu, cilantro, scallion, sesame, wasabi emulsion
• Hard Shell Burger Sliders $8.95bacon, cheddar, fried onions, horseradish aioli
• Chesapeake Oysters* $16.951 dozen on the half shell

Spiced Steamed Shrimp

• 1/2# with house cocktail sauce $10.95
• Shrimp Cocktail $10.955 jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce
• These items may be served raw or undercooked to customer preference
• Honey Habanero Mule $9.00belle isle habanero, lime, simple, ginger beer
• Blackberry Bramble $9.00beefeater gin, creme de mure, lemon, simple, blackberry
• Strawberry Limeade $9.00cirrus vodka, strawberry, simple, lime, soda
• Salt Air Margarita $11.00lunazul silver, triple sec, agave, lime, sea salt foam

Espresso Martini

• van gogh double espresso, kahlua, cold brew, $11.00simple syrup, espresso bean |
• Lychee Martini $12.00stoli 0 vodka, lychee puree, lemon

Bourbon Basil Smash

• buffalo trace, grapefruit juice, basil, $12.00grapefruit bitters, lemon |

Libations

• House Wines $6.00
• Well Drinks $5.00

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