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 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.
- NeighbourhoodRichmond
- 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 1,779 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.7Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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Seafood
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James
Richmond
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Beverly
Richmond
16 reviews
5.016 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Daniel
Richmond
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Carl
Richmond
1 review
3.01 review
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 2
- Ambience 2
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Brian
VIPRichmond
25 reviews
5.025 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Amy
VIPRichmond
21 reviews
5.021 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Michelle
VIPRichmond
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
- 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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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 1779 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
- NeighbourhoodRichmond
- 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.