The Hard Shell Downtown

02/20/2025

02/19/2025

Due to the snow, we will be closed today February 19th. Stay safe and we will see you soon!

02/11/2025

❄️ Snow Update! ❄️ Due to the winter weather, The Hard Shell will be closed today, February 11th. We’ll be back tomorrow with regular hours. Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you soon! 🦀

01/14/2025

For everyone who purchased gift cards before Christmas, dont forget to use your comp certificates. They are redeemable at any Richmond Restaurant Group restaurant through March 31st.

01/12/2025

Check lists are complete, food is prepped and the staff is excited to welcome you back tomorrow starting with brunch at 10:30!

01/10/2025

Fingers crossed we have been given accurate information 🙏🏼

01/09/2025

Thankful for the progress 🙏🏼

01/07/2025

Well this is certainly unprecedented. There is just no way for us to open and be able to serve our guests safely. As soon as we are able we will reopen. Stay safe and warm!

01/06/2025

Stay safe and warm ☃️

12/23/2024

🎁 Need a list minute gift? We've got you covered. Our ecards are good at all 8 Richmond Restaurant Group locations and are available for immediate gifting

🎄Its a Christmas Miracle 💓

12/17/2024

Take a break from the rat race and enjoy some Chesapeake oysters at happy hour

12/16/2024

🎄Need to find somewhere to take the family on Christmas Eve that isn't your kitchen?

✨ We are open and serving our dinner menu all day and still have a few afternoon spaces available.

💓Come let us do the cooking and cleaning so you can enjoy yourself too

➡ reservation link
https://thehardshell.com/downtown/reservations/

12/16/2024

🎄Looking for a last minute gift for that hard to shop for person or a stocking stuffer?

✨Want to support local business and get a little gift for yourself?

🎁For every $100 gift card you purchase you will receive a $10 certificate to use in the first quarter of 2025. Both the gift cards and certificates are good at all seven Richmond Restaurant Group locations. The Daily Kitchen & Bar - Carytown West Coast Provisions The Daily Kitchen & Bar - Short Pump East Coast Provisions The Hill Cafe The Hard Shell Downtown The Hard Shell Bellgrade

11/12/2024

Are you looking for a space for a holiday party? Keep the oven off and let us do the prep and clean up. We have space in December available for lunch events and some limited dinner space for our private dining room. Reach out for more information and specific availability. https://thehardshell.com/downtown/private-dining/

10/07/2024

It’s your last chance to join us for , with 15% of oyster purchases going to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation! Come join in, & don’t miss out on a beautiful Monday Happy Hour, available til 6. 🫶And if you’re not in our neighborhood, don’t forget West Coast Provisions, East Coast Provisions & The Hard Shell at Bellgrade are participating too!

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10/02/2024

Come grab your fave, or have a sampler to try something new cause it’s night 2 of ! 🤩

12/24/2023

It’s the home stretch! You’ve got a couple more hours to drop in — have a safe and happy holiday!

Yes, we’re open! All locations have normal Sunday operating hours today — so if you still need a gift card, you’re in luck! 😉 Don’t forget that you earn $10 in rewards back for every $100 purchased!

**Visit individual restaurant websites for today’s hours.