The Hard Shell - Downtown
4.7
1805 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Make a booking
2 people
15 Mar 2025
7:00 pm
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Good for business meals
- Healthy
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesSeafood, Steak
- Hours of OperationBrunch Sun 10:30–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
- 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.
- AreaRichmond
- 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
What 1,805 people are saying
The Hard Shell - Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.7
- 4.6Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Virginia
Seafood
Richmond
Healthy
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1,805 Reviews
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond2 reviews
5.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Kristy
Baltimore3 reviews
5.0Dined on 2 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Patrick
Los Angeles692 reviews
5.0Dined on 20 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Patrick
Richmond2 reviews
5.0Dined on 18 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Antionette
Washington DC1 review
5.0Dined on 16 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Joseph
New York City19 reviews
5.0Dined on 16 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Sam
Richmond7 reviews
5.0Dined on 16 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond1 review
2.0Dined on 15 February 2025
- Overall 2
- Food 1
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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adam
Richmond4 reviews
5.0Dined on 15 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Paul
Richmond6 reviews
5.0Dined on 15 February 2025
- 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 4.7 stars by 1805 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
2 people
15 Mar 2025
7:00 pm
Order delivery or takeout
1411 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Additional information
- Cross Street14th St
- AreaRichmond
- Hours of OperationBrunch Sun 10:30–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
- 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, Takeaway, 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.