The Hard Shell - Downtown
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- Good for special occasions
- Charming
- Neighborhood gem
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesSeafood, Steak
- Hours of operationBrunch Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number(804) 643-2333
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Private party facilitiesThe 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.
- NeighborhoodRichmond
- Cross street14th St
- Parking detailsThe Hard Shell validates parking after 5pm daily in the garage at the corner of 14th St. and Cary St. directly across from the restaurant.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,774 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.7Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
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Virginia
Seafood
Richmond
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Brian
VIPRichmond
24 reviews
5.024 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Michelle
VIPRichmond
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Ruby
Richmond
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lesley
Richmond
6 reviews
5.06 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Marcia
VIPRichmond
6 reviews
5.06 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Thomas
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.011 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Del
Richmond
3 reviews
2.03 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 1
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Danielle
Richmond
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dennis
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Annie
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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FAQs
The Hard Shell - Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 643-2333.
The Hard Shell - Downtown is rated 4.8 stars by 1774 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Order delivery or takeout
1411 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Additional information
- Cross street14th St
- NeighborhoodRichmond
- Hours of operationBrunch Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesSeafood, Steak
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsThe 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 optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBanquet, 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 facilitiesThe 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.