Shells Seafood Restaurant - South Tampa

Shells Clam Chowder

The best clam chowder you'll ever eat! Chock-full of clams, potatoes, bacon and spices. Gourmet Magazines been asking for our recipe since 88! You gotta try it!

• 4.95
• 8.95

Lobster Bisque

Creamy lobster bisque with a hint of sherry wine! Delicious!

• 5.5
• 9.5

Buffalo Shrimp

A half pound of hand-breaded shrimp tossed with our spicy buffalo sauce. Blue cheese & celery sticks

• 12.95

Buffalo Chicken

A half pound of hand-breaded chicken tossed with our spicy buffalo sauce. Blue cheese & celery sticks

• 11.95

Peel 'n Eat Shrimp*

1/2 lb shrimp simply seasoned, served hot

• 11.95

Shrimp and Crab Dip

Made fresh daily. Our original recipe, four cheeses chock-full of shrimp and jumbo lump crabmeat. Served with tortilla chips

• 10.95

Fried Mushrooms

Hand-breaded mushrooms fried golden brown and served with our zesty island sauce

• 8.95

Fried Calamari

The best squid you ever ate! Too good to use for bait! Served with our spicy Diablo sauce

• 11.95

Crab Cakes

Two premium sautèed jumbo lump crab cakes

• 14.95

Coconut Shrimp

1/2 lb of hand-breaded shrimp lightly fried then tossed in sweetened coconut milk and tossed in toasted coconut flakes. Served over tortilla chips with sweet Thai chili

• 12.95

Steamed Clams

A dozen fresh clams from the rivers of Florida steamed in garlic, white wine and spices. Served in the shell

• 13.95

Shrimp Pasta

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

• 15.95

Chicken Pasta

Blackened chicken and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream

• 14.95

Classic Seafood Pasta

A generous portion of marinated shrimp, scallops, clams, and linguine tossed with Shell's famous garlic and white wine cream sauce

• 18.95

Shrimp 'n Scallop Pasta

Marinated shrimp and sweet bay scallops tossed with linguine in Shell's famous garlic and white wine cream sauce

• 16.95

Shrimp Godfather

A generous portion of marinated shrimp and linguine tossed with caramelized onions and cherry tomatoes and sautéed in white wine, garlic and spices

• 15.95

Shrimp Mezzo Mezzo

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

• 15.95

Baby Lobster Pasta

Succulent baby lobster tails tossed with linguine in our lobster cream sauce. Available only in season

• 21.95

Shrimp and Cheese Tortellini

Tri-colored tortellini stuffed with cheese and sauteed with shrimp in Shells' signature cream sauce with Parmesan cheese

• 19.95

Seafood Siciliano

A generous portion of marinated shrimp, scallops, clams, and linguine tossed with caramelized onions and tomatoes in our light Italian broth

• 18.95

Classic Caesar

Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded parmesan cheese tossed with our classic Caesar dressing

• 7.95

Classic Greens*

Fresh greens, parsley, onions, grape tomatoes, mixed cheese with your choice of dressing

• 7.95

Tropical Salad*

Fresh greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, craisins, walnuts, and toasted coconut served with a raspberry walnut vinaigrette. (We recommend you top it with our crispy coconut chicken!)

• 8.95

Oysters

Big fat juicy oysters served on the half shell raw, or with an attitude (steamed)! There is a risk associated with consuming raw oysters or any raw animal protein. If you have chronic illness of the liver, stomach or blood, or have immune disorders, you are at risk of serious illness from raw oysters and should eat oysters fully cooked. If unsure of your risk, please contact a physician. — Florida Department of Natural Resources

Grilled Shrimp Skewers*

Three grilled shrimp skewers brushed with our house made zesty marinade. Served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies

• 16.95

Grilled Shrimp 'n Sea Scallops*

A skewer of grilled shrimp paired with succulent sea scallops served over our seasoned rice and veggies

• 23.95

USDA Top Sirloin*

8oz Certified Angus Top Sirloin grilled to perfection. Served with parsley potatoes and asparagus

• 23.95
• 7.95

Island Shrimp Tacos

Two blackened shrimp tacos atop lettuce, tomato and mixed cheese with our house made island sauce. Served with chips n salsa

• 13.95

Mahi Mahi Tacos

Two Mahi tacos, grilled or blackened, atop lettuce, tomato and mixed cheese with our house made island sauce. Served with chips n salsa

• 13.95

Bacon Cheddar Burger

1/2 lb Sirloin burger topped with cheddar and applewood smoked bacon. Served with our house-made smokey-ranch dressing and a side of crispy fries

• 13.95

Honey Buffalo Burger

1/2 lb Sirloin burger topped with pepper jack cheese and applewood smoked bacon. Served with our house-made honey buffalo sauce and a side of crispy fries

• 13.95

The Dirty Bird

Blackened chicken, applewood smoked bacon and pepper jack cheese served with our house-made smokey ranch dressing and a side of crispy fries

• 12.95

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Fresh chicken, hand-breaded and tossed in our signature buffalo sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pepper jack cheese with blue cheese and a side of crispy fries

• 12.95

Fresh Fish!

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. Dockside price

The Big Easy

Shrimp, scallops, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce

• 8.95

The Felix

Jumbo lump crabmeat and roasted red peppers in a lobster cream sauce

• 8.95

Shrimp n Crab Duo*

1 lb peel 'n eat shrimp and 1/2 lb snow crab. Served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw

Snow Crab Legs*

A delicate, sweet flavor. Served with the long, slender leg clusters attached to half of the body. Served with parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw. Available in 1 lb - 1.5 lb - 2 lb

Dungeness Crab Legs*

San Francisco's prized crab legs! Meaty and sweet from the coldest Pacific waters. Served with drawn butter, parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw. Available in 1 lb - 1.5 lb - 2 lb

Jambalaya

Blackened chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage sauteed with peppers and onions in our homemade creole sauce. Served over seasoned rice

• 16.95

Crab Cake Dinner

Three jumbo lump crab cakes served with seasoned rice, steamed veggies and our house made island sauce

• 19.95

The Big Easy

Fresh mahi-mahi blackened and topped with shrimp and scallops with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and grape tomatoes in our sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Served with seasoned rice and our steamed veggies

• 22.95

Salmon Felix*

Oscar s former roommate! Fresh salmon topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and roasted red peppers in a lobster cream sauce. Served with our seasoned rice over asparagus

• 22.95

Bayou Chicken

Fresh chicken blackened and topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and grape tomatoes in our sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Served with seasoned rice and our steamed veggies

• 16.95

Seafood Cioppino

A classic Italian seafood stew. A generous portion of marinated shrimp, scallops, clams, and fresh fish with caramelized onions and cherry tomatoes in our light Italian broth. Served over rice

• 19.95

Ultimate Combo

Fresh salmon, grilled shrimp skewer and a jumbo lump crab cake. Served over our seasoned rice and steamed veggies

• 24.95

Fried Shrimp

1/2 lb of hand-breaded shrimp fried golden brown

• 14.95

Fried Scallops

Sweet bay scallops hand-breaded and fried golden brown

• 15.95

Fried Fish

Flaky whitefish hand-breaded and fried golden brown

• 14.95

Fried Trio

Fried whitefish, shrimp and bay scallops fried golden brown!

• 17.95

Fried Chicken Tenders

Fried Tenders hand breaded and fried golden brown!

• 12.95

House or Caesar Salad

• 4.5

2 Shrimp Skewers

• 7.95

Fried Shrimp

• 6.95

Shrimp Scampi

• 6.95

Fried Scallops

• 6.95

Crab Cake

• 7.95

1/2 lb of Crab Legs

Parsley Potatoes

Red potatoes, clarified butter and fresh parsley

• 2.95

Mandarin Slaw

Fresh slaw with mandarin oranges

• 3.95

Rice Pilaf

• 2.95

Seasonal Veggie

• 3.95

French Fries

• 3.95

Broccoli

• 4.5

Asparagus

• 4.5

Fried Shrimp with Fries

Shrimp Skewer with Fries

Crispy Fish with Fries

Shrimp Pasta

Chicken Pasta

Crispy Chicken Tenders with Fries

Macaroni and Cheese

Towering Chocolate Cake

A decadent chocolate cake piled three layers high and covered with a thick chocolate icing. Served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. Serves two

• 9.95

Salted Caramel Cheesecake

The name says it all! Truly delicious

• 7.95

Key Lime Pie

A Florida tradition. Our "Island Style" recipe is made with real key lime juice and a homemade graham cracker crust. Served with whipped cream

• 7.95