




The Hard Shell - Downtown
Order delivery or takeout
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 Mon–Fri 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.
- Private party contactLeandra Dunlevy: (804) 643-2333
- 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
Popular dishes
What 1,636 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.5Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
You can order delivery directly from The Hard Shell - Downtown using the Order Online button. The Hard Shell - Downtown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 643-2333.
The Hard Shell - Downtown is rated 4.5 stars by 1636 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
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 Mon–Fri 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.
- Private party contactLeandra Dunlevy: (804) 643-2333