The Hard Shell - Downtown
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(804) 643-2333Other options
- Order online
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
- Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
(804) 643-2333
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Private party facilities
The private dining room accommodates parties up to 50 guests. The Hard Shell offers custom menus and bar packages to suit every event. The private dining room is the perfect place for dinner programs, wedding functions or celebrations.
- Private party contact
Leandra Dunlevy: (804) 643-2333
- Neighborhood
Richmond
- Cross street
14th St
- Parking details
The Hard Shell validates parking after 5pm daily in the garage at the corner of 14th St. and Cary St. directly across from the restaurant.
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
What 1,515 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.6Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Virginia
Seafood
Richmond
Seafood
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
You can order delivery directly from The Hard Shell - Downtown using the Order Online button. The Hard Shell - Downtown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 643-2333.
The Hard Shell - Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 1515 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(804) 643-2333Other options
- Order online
1411 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Additional information
- Cross street
14th St
- Neighborhood
Richmond
- Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
The Hard Shell validates parking after 5pm daily in the garage at the corner of 14th St. and Cary St. directly across from the restaurant.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(804) 643-2333
- Private party facilities
The private dining room accommodates parties up to 50 guests. The Hard Shell offers custom menus and bar packages to suit every event. The private dining room is the perfect place for dinner programs, wedding functions or celebrations.
- Private party contact
Leandra Dunlevy: (804) 643-2333