The Hard Shell - Downtown
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- Good for special occasions
- Charming
- Neighbourhood gem
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.
- AdditionalPatio/Outdoor Dining
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What 1,773 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
Diners' Choice Awards
Virginia
Seafood
Richmond
Best Service
Review summary
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Michelle
VIPRichmond
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Ruby
Richmond
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 11 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lesley
Richmond
6 reviews
5.06 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Marcia
VIPRichmond
6 reviews
5.06 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Thomas
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.011 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Del
Richmond
3 reviews
2.03 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
- Overall 2
- Food 1
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Danielle
Richmond
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 20 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dennis
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.05 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Annie
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Joshua
Richmond
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 10 November 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 1773 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
- 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
- AdditionalPatio/Outdoor Dining
- 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.