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    Shells Seafood

    4.4 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Redfish
    Lauren S.

    We finally tried this St Pete beach staple. Service was friendly and pretty speedy. We were a large group and got to try many different dishes. We had to try their famous new England Clam Chowder. It was tasty with a decent amount of clam, but it tasted a bit like raw onion and it arrived warm, but not hot. The calamari was over breaded for me. The Shrimp pasta was creamy and garlicky. The fried Redfish was good, but might be better blackened. The potatoes were just boiled with butter on top and not very exciting.

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    John G.

    Nothing fancy but good food, big servings, and great prices! I had the clam chowder which was good but had an ingredient I couldn't identify that wasn't my favorite. The shrimp pasta was big and tasty. I thought I would take some home but surprised my self by finishing it. The rainbow trout special was a big 10 oz and half made it home. Juan was a great server, I liked the eclectic mix of music and they have a parking lot.

    Lara T.

    Very delicious seafood restaurant. We got some wonderful crab legs, shrimp and salmon. Great place, friendly service. This was a busy place but our server was right on it and food came out right on time.

    Kiersten C.

    The crab legs were delicious and so was the blackened redfish. The sides were just ok, not very flavorful. Will probably try somewhere else for seafood next time.

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    Christina X.

    The snow crabs were very disappointing this time. They were unusually small, and the meat was difficult to remove because they didn't seem to be cooked properly. It really took away from the experience since snow crab is usually one of the highlights for us. The jambalaya still had good flavor, but it was noticeably greasier than usual, which made it less enjoyable. The portion size also felt much smaller, which was surprising. Overall, the quality just didn't match our previous visits. Crab legs are priced at $25 for the first pound, with each additional pound just $20, for Tuesday special only. Service was good no complaints there.

    Clam and lobster bisque

    My friend and I went to shells after the beach one day and it was amazing. There are not words to describe how good the food and service was. We have went to a few other seafood places and this one tops them by far! The service was quick. We sat outside on the patio at night and the vibes were perfect. We ordered oysters, crab, clams, red fish and clam and lobster soups. All of it was so good!

    Red fish entree
    Bill Y.

    Very local feeling and cozy restaurant. I got the rumrunner to start. Then order the clam chowder and calamari to share and these were all equally good. Then I ordered the fried red fish for an entree which was very good. Would come back.

    Snow Crab Legs*
    Gary C.

    My granddaughter went with kids fish and fries. My wife chose the fish sandwich with fries. While I went with the crab legs (so yummy). This is a Military friendly restaurant.

    Caesar salad
    Alison M.

    Shrimp pasta excellent! Fried calamari was excellent but a little more crusted than I prefer. The marinara was unique with a little spice. The key lime pie was ok Would definitely come back !

    Shrimp trio
    Anna C.

    Service was great! Food was not very good though. Just plain, not much flavor. Fried shrimp was the best thing that we had.

    Raw shrimp
    Kathy R.

    Based on other reviews I was really looking forward to this place. The staff was super nice however the food was not up to par. I ordered the shrimp trio and didn't realize till I bit in that the shrimp was still raw. The shrimp was overlapped on the skewer and didn't cook evenly. Serving raw food is a big NO NO. I especially have a sensitive stomach and easily get sick from improper food prep. My husband had the Jambalaya and he said it tasted good but a bit too tomato. The manager did come over to try and make it right, however raw food is a deal breaker for me and a basic food 101 no no. I believe I wasn't the only one to send back a meal as the table down from us also sent back the shrimp platter.

    A poor excuse for a dinner
    Ann L.

    We were floored by how this place has plummeted since the original owner handed over the reins. What used to be our go-to spot for treating family and clients is now the culinary equivalent of a rerun from Kitchen Nightmares. Dinner felt less like a meal (with no salad, soup, or even a bread roll) and more like a cautionary tale. At over $25 a plate, we expected something edible, maybe even enjoyable. Instead, we got crab cakes that doubled as dental hazards--loaded with crunchy shell bits no one asked for. The shrimp was overcooked into tiny, rubbery tragedies. The rice was barely there and bland enough to forget mid-bite. But the worst part was definitely the "seasoned vegetables"--a wilted, sour mess of undercooked carrots and soggy onions and peppers that tasted like they'd been rescued from the compost pile. Quite literally. My partner's plate was no better: cod, scallops, and shrimp, all served in paper cups on a paper tray like some sad seafood picnic. Two miniature potatoes and a pat of melted butter rounded out the sad affair. Everything was over-fried, flavorless, and downright chewy--not in a good way. We weren't alone, either. Another table near us was deep in their own "what happened to this place?" conversation. Sadly, this once-beloved restaurant has cooked its last meal for us. We won't be back--and we'll be steering others clear too.

    Snow Crab Legs*
    Sharon V.

    Thank you for the experience! We came here twice. We had to come back for their Tuesday special $20 1st lb of a legs. For every lb after that is $15. Can't beat the price. We ordered 3 lbs. We also had their fried mix seafood. Cod was delicious. Fries are delicious. We can pass on the slaw and veggies are stripped so I was not fond of that. Scampi was buttery. Too much butter. Waitress are awesome. They were all nice. It was packed on Tuesday so you might have to wait a bit or go when they open.

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    This place is fantastic. The food is fresh from the ocean, the service is friendly and the environment is enjoyable. We will be back!

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    Kelsey P.

    Thanks Ron :) Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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    7 years ago

    Holy smokes. That was good. Walked in with low expectations and left with high praise!

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    6 years ago

    Great atmosphere and awesome food! The staff is very friendly! We had the lobster special, very good!

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    6 years ago

    This place is one of our favorites!!! We come all the way from Ruskin! And bring all of our family when they come to visit!! Best place!!

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    8 years ago

    Here at shells on date night with sweetie. We have an awesome waitress Bridget. Food is great and so are the staff.

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    8 years ago

    Second excellent meal we've had in the past week. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. We'll definitely go back.

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    Kelsey P.

    Glad you enjoyed the food David. Thanks for coming back :)

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    8 years ago

    Love! Love! Love! The best!! You must come and have Sarah as your girl!! She's amazing!!!!!!!! Good food and great service!!

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    Kelsey P.

    We love you Debbie! Happy you had a great time here with us :)

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    Always get a great meal. Large portions and the best service. The fish is fresh and the drinks are delightful.

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    9 years ago

    Very nice service, fresh seafood, excellent cooking, go go go is a must in St Pete, we will come back for sure.

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    Delicious fresh food for half the price! Great service and fish was fresh from the sea!! We will definitely be back!

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    7 years ago

    Good food and service. Jambalaya was fantastic withgreat seasoning and plentiful on meat and veggies.

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    8 years ago

    Amazing food and great service! Ask for Jill next time you go as she is amazing!! The food is always just right and the quality is so fresh!

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    This place was amazing....we almost licked the plate! Clam chowder had a ton of clams and the shrimp was awesom!

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    Everything we had was great. Crab, shrimp, oysters, mahi Felix, especially chowder was all great. Service top notch.

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    Thanks Larry! Happy that everything was great for you and your guests.

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    Ask the Community - Shells Seafood

    Any happy hour specials?

    Usually on the weekends

    Is this location pet friendly?

    Seems to be for the most part - I know a few bars / restaurants had pets - but I don't remember seeing any pets inside "shell's" ....

    Is the check-in offer per person or per table?

    Per person

    Visiting from CA looking for great fish from the area waters?

    Some of the items are fresh from local fishermen. Ask your server and they will tell you what today's local options are. Every time we visit, we have a dish that was caught that day.

    Where can I have a good fried red snapper in St Pete?

    Capt Bills beach kitchen on Treasure Island

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