Shells - Tampa, FL

the best clam chowder you’ll ever eat! chockfull of clams, potatoes, bacon and spices. gourmet magazine’s been asking for our recipe since ‘88! you gotta try it

a half-pound of freshly breaded shrimp tossed with our secret sauce. blue cheese and celery sticks. substitute chicken at no extra charge

hand cut and breaded to order

two premium sautéed jumbo lump crab cakes

a pound of the finest prince edward island mussels, sautéed with tomatoes and onions in a light red seafood broth

steamed to order, served hot with our homemade cocktail sauce, lemons and drawn butter

a shells favorite

made with lightly smoked fish served with louisiana hot sauce and crackers

big fat juicy oysters shucked fresh all day. served raw or with an attitude (steamed). 1/2 dozen or dozen

mixed greens with tomatoes,red onion, croutons and shredded cheese topped with shrimp

crisp romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded parmesan cheese tossed with our classic caesar dressing and topped with salmon

crispy coconut chicken atop fresh greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, craisins, walnuts and toasted coconut. raspberry walnut vinegarette dressing

1lb. or 1 1/2 lb. - dockside price

1 lb. or 1 1/2 lb. - dockside price

1 lb. or 1/2 lb. - dockside price

snow, king and dungeness crab legs. 1½ lb. - dockside price

the dish that made shells famous! a generous portion of marinated shrimp and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, california white wine and fresh cream

shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams tossed with linguine in our garlic and white wine cream sauce

shrimp sautéed in a light seafood broth, tossed with linguine, tomatoes and onions

shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams sautéed with tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms over linguine in a light italian red sauce

shrimp and sweet bay scallops tossed with linguine in shells’ famous garlic and white wine cream sauce

shrimp and penne pasta tossed in our classic spicy tomato sauce topped with fresh parsley

mezzo mezzo means half and half. marinated shrimp, sliced mushrooms and penne pasta in a zesty blend of tomato sauce and garlic cream sauce

broccoli, red and green peppers, zucchini, carrots, onion, mushrooms and tomatoes tossed with penne pasta in a sun-dried tomato sauce

sweet baby lobster tails sauteed with linguine in our lobster cream sauce

a half pound of plump, golden fried shrimp

a half pound of fried, sweet bay scallops

southern-fried, farm-raised catfish

freshly breaded fried fish filet, shrimp and scallops. hope you’re hungry

hand-breaded whitefish filet

choose from our daily selection of fresh fish. we’ll cook it just the way you like it - grilled, blackened, or fried. served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies. ask your server about our delicious toppings

almost a full pound of shrimp sautéed in a blend of white wine, olive oil and fresh garlic. with a side of rice

three premium jumbo lump crab cakes

blackened whitefish smothered with shrimp, scallops, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce

blackened whitefish topped with tomatoes, mushrooms and onions sautéed in a light italian red sauce

blackened chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage sauteed with peppers and onions in our homemade creole sauce. served over rice

oscar’s former roommate! fresh 6 oz. salmon topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and roasted red peppers in a lobster cream sauce. served with our seasoned rice over asparagus

grilled tilapia and two skewers of grilled shrimp

fresh tilapia filet grilled on cedar planks for a rich, smokey flavor. (please allow 20 minutes to prepare)

fresh chicken breasts and steamed veggies

fresh chicken breasts smothered with onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in our sun-dried tomato cream sauce

8 oz. usda choice filet mignon. served with parsley potatoes and asparagus

only the freshest! florida grouper prepared grilled, blackened or fried. a reel catch!

blackened chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon and pepperjack cheese on a kaiser roll

1/2 lb. black angus sirloin burger

black angus sirloin burger topped with american cheese

black angus sirloin burger topped with cheddar and hickory smoked bacon slices

blackened whitefish served in flour tortillas with lettuce, tomato, shredded cheddar and monterrey jack cheeses

1 1/4 pound live maine lobster flown in every week, just for you