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The Hard Shell - Bellgrade, Midlothian, VA

The Hard Shell - Bellgrade

4.6
4.6
2666 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Located in Midlothian, The Hard Shell Restaurant is known to locals as one of the best seafood restaurants in town. With a new fresh look; The Hard Shell features sleek booths, lots of light and a vibrant city feel. The Hard Shell has Richmond's widest variety of fresh and local seafood. Menu items include signatures such as filet and lobster, shrimp and scallops, lump crab cakes. Patio & indoor reservations are available . Please contact the restaurant for private dining requests. Dress is casual.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (804) 464-1476
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jeff Kolakowski
  • Area
    Midlothian
  • Cross Street
    Huguenot and Robious Roads
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    Saturday Evenings 630pm to 930pm
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,666 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Virginia

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hard Shell - Bellgrade offers a delightful seafood experience with standout dishes like the "excellent she crab soup" and "fantastic crabcakes." Guests frequently praise the attentive service and vibrant atmosphere. Although some find the noise level high, the consistent quality in food and "amazing" service keeps locals returning.

2,666 Reviews
  1. Judith

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the go to for the best seafood in Midlothian!

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  2. Colonel Anthony

    Richmond

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience remains great! Professionalism etc.

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  3. Stephen

    Richmond

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Angela was a great server. My crab cake sandwich was delicious. The creme brulee was also excellent.

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  4. Evan

    New York City

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Restaurant Week menu. Lots of options. Good value for good cause.

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  5. gabrielle

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for Restaurant Week and couldn’t have been more pleased with our dinner. The calamari may have been the best I have had anywhere.

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  6. Keisha

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Amazing She Crab Soup and Crabcakes. Pumpkin cheesecake wasn't to my liking. Went during Restaurant week and would certainly go back.

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  7. Bobby

    Richmond

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Since it was restaurant week it would be unfair to rate on value. However the food is reasonable . Service was outstanding, our server destiny was very good, considering how busy they were.

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  8. Vickey

    Richmond

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service from Rebecca was outstanding. Loved sitting outside. Delicious food!

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  9. Timothy

    Richmond

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sashimi tuna was excellent, PETIT FILET (RARE) was outstanding in combination wuth the sweet and tender lobster tail. Restaraunt week so portions were small so we added the fried oysters and were they good!!!! Open high ceilings and large windows gave it a larger feel. Id go back for the food which was top notch Dr Tim

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  10. Alicia

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a go to dining location as the food and service is always exceptional. In celebration of Richmond Restaurant Week, my family and I decided to dine here. I like their larger selection of gluten free options on both the appetizer and entree selections.

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FAQs

The Hard Shell - Bellgrade offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 464-1476.

The Hard Shell - Bellgrade is rated 4.6 stars by 2666 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today

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Google Map for The Hard Shell - Bellgrade

11400 W Huguenot Rd., Midlothian, VA 23113

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Huguenot and Robious Roads
  • Area
    Midlothian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jeff Kolakowski
  • Entertainment
    Saturday Evenings 630pm to 930pm
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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