Reviews of Shells Seafood. (Restaurant) in Tampa (Florida).
Shells Seafood
202 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609, United States
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Information of Shells Seafood, Restaurant in Tampa (Florida)
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Open hours of Shells Seafood
Sunday
12–9 pm
Monday
Closed
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4–9 pm
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4–9 pm
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4–9 pm
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4–10 pm
Saturday
4–10 pm
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Reviews of Shells Seafood
Courtenay O'Connell
We have been here many times, going back to when this location first opened & we’d come here for Q105 events or for dinner with friends. The food has always been incredible. Tonight was an especially fantastic experience.
Genesis was terrific. Brought drinks out quickly, as well as my clam chowder and a dish of lemons for my water. Our entrees were next, and as delicious as always. Husband loves his fried shrimp. I tried the crab cake appetizer. The crab cakes were better than expected, with a side of greens, tomatoes and mandarin oranges and a little honey mustard. Yummy!
In the past I’ve enjoyed their grouper, snow crab, and coconut shrimp. All of it has been fantastic. I can’t believe I’ve not reviewed Shells before this! It’s epic!
TallCakes Malone
Blackened Salmon Felix medium rare was PHENOMENAL. Some of the best salmon I've had out. Clam chowder is one of my favorite things, but whenever lobster bisque is on the menu, I try that. Well, our server (Fallon) let me try both and I actually got the chowder over the bisque this time. Lots of clam, VERY tender, and large pieces of FLAVORFUL bacon. Incredible. (But! I AM coming back for that bisque. Such a buttery flavor, it was pretty incredible too.) Fallon was extremely attentive, while not being overbearing which is tough to balance. And the calamari was fried to perfection. Everything was right. SO right. We'll be back.
LADY AJ
The food was fantastic!! Came for a quick bite with s friend of mine and we were not disappointed! We also got some raw Oysters not pictured which were HUGE and tasted amazing. We were also just in time for happy hour drinks and the drinks were very tasty as well! I will definitely be returning next time I am in the area
Steffie Bethel
We had a fantastic experience at Shells seafood. The host (Greg I believe) was joyful and pleasant. The service from Sam was top notch, and the whole atmosphere was very welcoming. It was also the best seafood we had all trip. This diner is a must when in Tampa. We will be back.
Marcia Pineiro
Pleasantly surprised with a wonderful dinner at a great price and everyone was so nice and had a happy upbeat vibe, Linda was our waitress anf she was beyond fabulous! I will add the restaurant was very clean and it was noted by all of us. Thanks for a great dinner
Deb Cherkaoui
I really wanted seafood (specifically raw oysters) when I was in Tampa recently and found this place on Yelp with good reviews. The menu had so many tempting choices but I finally settled on the baby lobster pasta (as well as the oysters) and I’m so glad I did. It was so flavorful without being heavy like many creamy pastas tend to be. I pleasantly surprised by the amount of lobster they included in the dish. I expected them to skimp like most places but there was way more than expected and it balanced out the pasta really well. The oysters were fresh and enjoyable too.
My daughter had the shrimp pasta which seems to be what they’re famous for. I expected it to be just another shrimp scampi type dish but it was also beyond our expectations. You can’t go wrong with either dish.
Our waitress Trinity was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. I’ll definitely go back the next time I’m in Tampa. The restaurant ranks in my top three for lifetime great meals
Albert Chin Jr.
Food was on point. I asked for a dozen oysters, half raw and half lightly steamed. They did exactly as asked on the lightly steamed. Usually when you ask for it to be lightly steamed, they cook it all the way. The clam chowder was the highlight and the best I have ever had. The cioppino was delicious, but was missing something. I think a little vermouth would have put it over the top. Service was average that's why I gave the 4 stars. I had to keep asking for stuff or wait until he came back out of the kitchen to be noticed.
Mike Fields
I always try to make a point to stop at Shells Seafood when flying in or out of Tampa. I know I should be going to sandwich shops and getting Cubans and whatnot, but Shells is just too good to pass up.
Lots of fresh seafood and a ton of pasta dishes to choose from. These dishes are perfectly paired with a cup of creamy, homemade clam chowder.
The service is top=notch, and the employees work in perfect synchrony. If our server was ever busy, another server, busser, or even manager would check in on us and clear plates or ask if we wanted refills.
Great experience from top to bottom.
Dejah Murphy
While visiting, I wanted to try new food spots out here in Tampa. The service was quick, and our waitress, Linda, was a pleasure to have. She held friendly conversation, paid great attention to our needs, and made sure that the tea was sweet to our liking. I ordered the Baby Lobster Pasta, and it was DELICIOUS. It was freshly cooked, and looked just as it appears in online photos. I would definitely eat here again, if I come back to visit the area.
Melissa Previte
Delicious, hometown seafood restaurant that has fantastic happy hour specials as well as many fresh catch of the day options! The Mandarin Coleslaw is absolutely amazing and a must try!
Michell Rodriguez
I am very impressed with the employees, all very friendly and efficient. Now, for the food: order anything with confidence. Everything is awesome. Please try the strawberry coconut mojito.
Rachel Williams
We came after reading a review talking about Juan's service. Everything was on point! Waited less than 5 min for a large group and Juan ended up being our server when we got seated. Service exceeded expectations and the food was extraordinary. We were so impressed, well done!
FreddieMarmolejo- Rocket Mortgage
Service was on point. I had the lobster linguini, with the creamy butter sauce, and that was pretty darn tasty. Oysters weren't too bad and the blackened red snapper was good.
Mrs Icey
Love shells, always fresh food. Service is always good and prices are fair.
Steve P
No frills, just great seafood dishes, particularly the fresh fish. You've got to start with their famous clam chowder, which does not skimp on the clam meat and is very rich. The shrimp and crab dip also was a nice blend of flavors, not overly fishy. You'll definitely have a tough time choosing between the dinner options, but you can't beat a fresh fish either fried, grilled, or blackened and their noodles with house sauce is better than what I imagined. Bradley was a very patient and helpful server and answered all the questions we had around options and substitutions. Prices are very fair considering the quality and the restaurant is fully accessible and spacious.
Gary Hensley
Wonderful place to eat. Top notch food, service and Atmosphere!
Kayla Garrison
Went to Shells for the first time in YEARS. We were really excited. My mom ordered the wrong pasta and didn’t realize it until it got to the table. The manager came over and was insisting on changing it out for something she liked. I was impressed by (what seemed like) the great customer service. My mom kept saying that it wasn’t a problem and that she made the mistake - but the manager was insisting that she doesn’t sit there with food she didn’t like and offered to get us the other pasta, if she wanted it. My mom said no, but I said “yes, she’ll take it” because I knew she really didn’t Iike nor want the other pasta. The manager smiled and thanked me for advocating for her. They brought the other pasta. At the end of our meal, they brought us the check where they charged us for BOTH pastas.
Just super disappointed and felt very misled by management. I was hoping to leave a review about how they went above and beyond to serve and satisfy their customer - but we left feeling confused and honestly a tad manipulated.
I enjoyed the food, overall, but the experience of tonight is one that I wouldn’t want to have again.
Charlie cross
Had blackened salmon with seasoned rice. Excellent! My friend had scallop pasta.She loved it. I finished with the key lime pie. Excellent! Server named “Sierra “ was very attentive.All staff very friendly. Salads served in chilled bowls. Classy. Pie also served on chilled plate. Little things…but extra touch very appreciated. Highly recommend this place.
Aurelia
Shells will always be shells an amazing seafood restaurant with amazing prices and the best clam chowder hands-down. My fried seafood platter was on point as far as flavoring and consistency. The price point was great too for the amount of food you got. If you go to shell seafood I do recommend getting the clam chowder because it is loaded with clams and is so delicious and yummy it’s a clam chowder that you will remember forever.
Brett Boden
Service was split between 2 servers and it was okay but the food was good. We did have a party of 19 but did have to ask for things multiple times.
Krizia
FOOD is always great. The shrimp pasta is soooo good as well as the baby lobster pasta. They added a mussel dish which is tasty and very generous in their portion! The oysters were fresh and tasty as usual. We tried a cocktail and got The strawberry lime mojito -- it was extremely light on the alcohol. Sort of tasted like it was a strawberry mint limeade. For the price of 8.50 just stick with a wine or beer instead. The service can be a bit slow sometimes on the weekend. We didnt get checked on not even once during our meal unfortunately but it tasted good so it wasnt a really big problem, but was was a problem was that we had to wait almost 20 minutes for our check. Excellent food, bur sub par service tonight. Let us get out of your hair when we are done so you can fill our seats with more patrons on busy nights!
Ericka Davis
Very friendly staff! Kaitlin, our waitress, rocked & Sarah, the manager, were a force to be reckoned with! They provided excellent hospitality, the food & appetizer came out hot, fresh & in a timely fashion! The entire staff came out cleaned/ disinfect the available booths/tables & swept! Needless to say the cleanliness was spectacular!
Jawanna Fleming
They thinned out (changed) the sauce for the seafood pasta and it's not as good. Very disappointing. This used to be we're my family and I go about 3 times a month. Not anymore. The soup and side salad is still the bomb tho....maybe we'll still go just to get that. Change the sauce back!!!!!!! Don't go cheap on us!!!
David Rose
This location is it! While there are waits (up to 45 min) at other locations, this one always seems to be able to seat you immediately or in a very short wait. Staff is friendly and courteous...not constantly pushing us so they can turn the table. Food was very tasty. It's the perfect place to go!
Jose L Rodriguez
Visiting from San Antonio, Texas. Shells Seafood was within walking distance of our hotel, and based on reviews decided to give it a try. Everything we ordered was delicious. Special shout-out to our very professional server, Sierra.
Kenneth Moyer
This place is incredible! Some of the best food I've had in my life. Great staff with a nice family friendly atmosphere! I would go here daily if I lived in the area!
coolgirl
I am not easy to please at restaurants but the food here really impressed me. I had the salmon Felix with their parsley potato and Cole slaw. Everything tasted fresh. (The Salmon Felix is VERY rich, caloric and filling but you can order just regular salmon if youre worried about that ♡)
I also tried the chocolate cake. Illegally divine. I'm actually blown away, it does not seem like this joint skimps at all on their ingredients. I'm really glad I came to try it and it was worth what I paid.
Brandi Wallace
Food was amazing and the Crab Legs were exactly how I wanted them to be. Wonderful server too (forgot his name tho) lol
onthegoboomer
They offer small or large portions of the fresh seafood, so if you order an appetizer I recommend going with the smaller portion. We ordered the shrimp and crab dip, 6oz blackened grouper, and fried shrimp. The dip was amazing, the best I have ever had! Big lumps of shrimp and plenty of crab! The 6oz grouper was more than enough, it was too salty and the rice was on the firm side. The fried shrimp were prepared with bread crumbs, I prefer a light batter or light flour but they were fresh. The tartar sauce was bland. The boiled red potatoes with butter and parsley was excellent! The mango slaw provided a nice acidic clearing of the palette.
Pro Home & Sarasota Remodel
Their oysters were amazing, their fried seafood was cooked to perfection. Not to mention the key lime pie was perfect and our server Taylor was great.
David W
Always great food. The four of us had a great meal before heading to the concert. Service was on point. I miss the Cajun shrimp Alfredo.
Alexis Cromer
Shells Seafood Restaurant the service was outstanding our waitress was great and knowledgeable of the menu. Prices were affordable. The menu has some mouthwatering selections. Everyone enjoyed there food of choice.
Skipper M
Very busy place because the food rock's
Jithin Gopinadhan
Great food and hospitality. I stopped by on a Friday evening which was reasonably busy. I tried out the clam chowder and jambalaya. The chowder was amazing and I enjoyed it immensely. The jambalaya wasn't too bad either. The staff took good care of finding me a seat quickly and getting the food on the table fast. Definitely will return!
Donald Polak
Found through Google with the highest eating and I wasn't disappointed.
It's a quaint restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere. The servers are all happy and friendly the second you walk in the door and throughout your visit.
The food was fresh and delicious. I had the grilled ultimate combo with coleslaw and steamed veggies. Tender tasty and good portion.
I want to that Taylor for a great experience and the recommendations she provided.
Just an update I came back the next day and tried the Big Easy with a cup of clam chowder. I great finish to a great trip in Tampa
Diane Tinker
A phenomenal meal! I had the Mahi Mahi and Shrimp Skewers, I can even describe the unique flavor and there was so much, I couldn't eat it all! My husband had the clam chowder (delicious!) A and the Jambalaya ( also delicious!), he said if we lived in Tampa Shell's would be a favorite, repetitive haunt! Finally, we took home a slice of key lime pie and Crystal, you were right, it was awesome!
Clark Ken
The waitress messed up our order so for one of our plates we got baby lobster pasta. We still ate it and it was not really that good. However, the shrimp pasta was delicious and the calamari rings.
Hollywood
Pretty nice seafood restaurant, I couldnt go in, it wasonly takeout and delivery due to covid. But overall a good deal with a generous portion of food. I really liked the coleslaw, it had mandarin oranges in it. I’ll have to try some else next time I visit.
Makesha Womack
Great baby lobster pasta and ultimate combo platter that had a crab cake,grilled salmon, and grilled shrimp on a bed of rice. Also had key lime pie for dessert, very delicious.It was all great!
Cathy Eberhard
Shells is approximately a 4 hour round trip for us, but well worth it! We had a cheesey seafood w/tortilla chips for appetizer. Very delicious and more than enough for two. We both had the Baby Lobster & Pasta. Excellent! Loaded with lobster, and the sauce is suburb.
The young lady who took waited on us was excellent. She was personable, very easy to talk to and professional. She made us feel like we were the most important guests she had though I'm sure everyone she serves feels the same. A gentleman came to make sure all was good as well. Not sure if he was the chef or manager, either way, this location is staffed with knowledgeable, friendly & professional people who make the customer's and the food top priority. From the time we walked in, to the time we left, we felt like we were the most important guest's Shells restaurant has ever served.
Absolutely loved our dining experience and can't wait for another 'road trip' to Shells!
Chad Johnson
Yes eat here.
Best clam chowder I've ever had. Fella who makes it needs a raise and his own brand.
Fried mushrooms are okay.
Cody Boyd
First time going to shells. Food was amazing. Highly recommend the crab cakes. The service was outstanding and very attentive.
Rebecca Fine
Wow, I hadn't been here in years. It used to be almost a weekly thing to eat here with my parents as both a kid and a young adult. It was a favorite place to eat. My husband suggested Shell's and we both talked about how long it's been since we had eaten there. The service was fast and friendly and the food was AWESOME! There was four of us and we all enjoyed our food immensely. Everything was loaded with flavor and the portions were more than enough. We all walked out with takeout boxes. Looking forward to coming back and enjoying more great food.
Lea Sturr
Probably the only restaurant in south tampa that didn’t cut the plate portions in half ! I ordered the baby lobster pasta & My whole plate was full !!!
Great tasting food ! good service ! Worth the money surprised it’s not more busy on a Saturday night . But I will be back !
Anh Nguyen
I took a dozen oysters and a lobster soup, they were really good. Staffs were so nice and helpful. I will come back with my family for enjoying more foods ^^~
Tanya Tillman
My husband & I were visiting from South GA(Valdosta) for my bday(9/20). I was looking for raw oysters so I searched for a place on Google maps. They were delicious! My husband had the Big Easy & we also ordered peeled shrimp & I had 2 cocktails, Strawberry Mojito 😋 & a Margarita.
Sarasota Steve
From the looks of it you’d expect just a typical seafood spot, don’t judge a book by its cover!
The reviews are all honest, amazingly friendly staff, quality sea food and quick service.
Had the mahi mahi, my buddy had the grouper.. extremely fresh and not over cooked. Fair pricing too!
Try the fish board selection, won’t be disappointed serving size x quality
Stephanie Steiger
The lobster bisque was delicious and so was the clam chowder. Our entrees were ok. Server Stephanie was nice and attentive
Julian Waits II
Loved it! Super tasty with large portions! Would definitely come again!
Steve Goldstein
It was awesome. Service was fantastic and the food was prepared perfectly. I really didn't know what to expect, but left a "raving" fan. Thanks for the great meal and I can't wait to visit your restaurant again the next time I'm in the area.
David Ford
I was in around 5:30 on a Monday and the first impression was great. The hostess as well as the two employees at the counter greeted me as I was checking out the salt water fish tank just inside the door. I was seated and within seconds Josie was over to greet me and take my drink order and my apprised of the clam chowder. The chowder is a house special and it tastes special! The hint of bacon goes well with the traditional dish.
The main course of grilled skewered sheep I ordered was out just as I was taking the last bite of soup. The rice bed was cooked but not over cooked and most importantly fresh tasting. The vegetable side was cooked with some spices to make them delicious. The shrimp themselves were amazingly cooked with a great hint of BBQ but not overwhelming on the three loaded skewers.
Josie did a well taking care of me during my visit. The only down fall was that there was so much food I didn't have room for dessert.
Coming from Iowa I was looking for a local spot that served fresh seafood and I found the spot. Next time I'm in Iowa I'll be at Shell's!
John Soriano
Blackened Grouper platter with seasoned rice and mixed vegetables. Make sure you add the “Big Easy” sauce to your fish, it is amazing!
I came around lunch time and it was pretty busy. Nonetheless, it came out fast. The staff were really friendly and helpful. I can’t remember name of the guy that took care of me at the bar but he recommended my lunch. Awesome suggestion!
Ash L
Absolutely delicious seafood!! Fun affordable family restaurant with great food!!
Alex Divinsky
Great fish and scallops, awesome and friendly service! Their fried mushrooms are really tasty. They serve off of their lunch and dinner menus all day, which makes ordering the portions you want super easy. If you don't eat fish, their grilled chicken is really great too.
yancey thomas
First I will start with the staff who were really good. This is only my second time going to Shell's and I can say some of the food was great like my fried mushrooms were really good and my buffalo shrimp were good although they weren't really buffalo. My steak I asked for medium and it came out well done my asparagus was over cooked as well and the parsley potatoes were just barely ok no flavor. I don't like sending food back so I made it work. The drinks were really good overall not a bad experience not the best either. The wait staff was the highlight of the night they were very attentive, pleasant and always smiled. Thank you wait staff for all that you do keep up the great work.
D V
Great portion sizes, customer service, and the best clam chowder I've ever had since traveling all over the country. You get a lot for what you pay for, so if you have a small appetite, it's best to share a plate. Glad my family recommended this place!
Joseph Flannery
We love Shells. The seafood pasta was just like we remembered. Large portions, reasonable prices and great service made our trip memorable.
Ben Soto
Great food and great service. Friendly staff. It was crowded but it was a short way. Prices are still reasonable too. Definitely a place to take the family.
Karen Hance
Great casual restaurant. Lots of choices for fresh seafood, however not all of it is local, as we were told. We had the Red Snapper, both breaded and blackened. Both were excellent, as was our server.
Paolo Ponze
Coconut shrimp and crab cake appetizers were very good. I would definitely come back to try other entrees. Service was very friendly and on point.
James Thompson
My family and I had dinner here earlier today and really enjoyed our experience here. We ordered 2 lbs. of snow crab legs which were perfectly prepared. In addition, we ordered a fried seafood platter which was great. It was plenty of food for a family of three who were eating and ample to take to the hotel. I am not a fan of cole slaw but you have to try it here in which it is prepared with mandarine orange. The prices are quite reasonable.
Deb Cooney
Another great Shell’s experience! Buffalo shrimp, shrimp pasta and a burger-all delicious and fresh. Great prices and excellent service with Sierra!
Manolo Hernandez
Food had great flavor hot we were in-and-out quick Great experience
mitchell black
The BEST seafood I've had in a very long time! The waitresses were so NICE and helpful! I dont remember ever being treated with more respect and genuine hospitality!! This place seems to really put their all into making you the customer feel special and Wanted!!
Steven Litz
Stephanie was a delightful waitress. Lobster bisque was yummy (and only $5!). Jambalaya was superb.
Robby Volk
Was in the Tampa area for the day and my girlfriend and I stopped by for some crab legs and crab cakes. Shells Seafood did not disappoint, highly recommend. Everything from the service to the food was great.
Aaron Rogers
Service was amazing and they offer large servings on their appetizers and meals. Everything tasted delicious too!
Toni Sortino
Loved this place! Definitely unexpected and nice surprise. Great service and great food!
Will definitely be back when in town.
Kent Wells
I've been dining at Shells Seafood Restaurant since before Al Gore invented the internet. This meal was as good as the first and every one in between. All these years and all these means, once never been disappointed. The shrimp scampi is fantastic! I'd recommend to anyone that would listen.
Michelle Maloy
Great experience at a classic Florida restaurant. There used to be a lot more shells but now there are only a few so whenever we go to Tampa we try to stop at this one. They are famous for their shrimp pasta it is definitely a must try. They also always have good fresh snow crab legs that are available at market price. They have a full bar for mixed drinks and often have cheap drink specials. The overall price is very affordable and you can have a full meal with cocktail for less than 20 bucks. The service was exceptional and I wish I could remember the waitresses name they made our experience such a pleasure. We would definitely come back to this location the next time we are in Tampa.
Thomas Ensor
Great food, great staff. I have enjoyed several dinners with my family here and plan on coming back whenever I visit
Melodie Briscoe
Best fresh seafood I have ever had. Had the Ultimate Grilled platter. Had grilled salmon, grilled shrimp skewers and a crab patty. Steamed veggies were still just a little crisp and the parsley potatoes were yummy. Will visit again when in Tampa
Erika Murray
Had a great lunch here after arriving from Tampa International airport. Friendly service, clean and unique interior, and simple yummy food! Will definitely try coming back here again before we leave.
Terry Irons
Fantastic food with a really relaxing atmosphere! Our server Betsy was wonderful! Highly recommended if you want a great meal at a very reasonable price!
Sue “Phantom reviews” Van
Great key lime, snow crab delicious and scrimp pasta just very tastful. Buffalo chicken was too salty. Overall I recommend this place. Kid friendly.
Lisa Parson
Excellent service and great food. Our server Betsy was attentive and most helpful. I was there to celebrate my fiance's birthday with a few friends. Food was fresh and reasonably priced. Will definitely be going back! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Tampa Bay area.
Samuel Ross
Our 1st stop for my husband and I visiting the Tampa area. The sign outside says we're not pretty but we can cook. Well they're not "pretty" in fancy way but it has a cute mom and pop feel which is what we love. We were seated right away, service was great. We ordered the shrimp pasta (that made them famous) and the chicken pasta. It was good and simple. Hit the spot for just getting off the plane and didnt break our wallet. I would be conscious coming here on a first date though, the garlic can be overpowering.
Lupe Gavaldon
Excellent service. Food was delicious, not the same ole seafood flavors. Not the same ole recipes in a different restaurant. Original. Thx.
pascale braidi
This restaurant really has amazing food along with really good prices. The service was spectacular from the moment you walk in the door till the second you leave. Highly recommend!
Jason Kelly
Excellent service delicious food! Pictured in order, the fried trio, shrimp pasta and the appetizer was Crab and shrimp dip! Hope this helps!
Cheri L
I love baby lobster pasta and was in the Tampa area and able to enjoy it. My husband and I loved going to Shells when we first moved to Florida but sadly they closed the one in the Orlando area. We would like to come back to Tampa just to eat at Shells. Our service was great too.
Michael Reynolds
Food was amazing! Portions were generous, waitress was friendly and knowledgeable.
Trina Kittrell
This was the first time that I've ever dined at Shells the experience was great! The meal was delicious, and the service was legendary!
T D
Met friends here for dinner. Nice place, fast friendly service. They all had seafood dishes and I had the blackened chicken alfredo. It was good, but not really anything to rave about. The noodles were sticky, the chicken and alfredo kind of bland. Didn't taste much flavor on the chicken. They all enjoyed their meals so I'll do the 4 stars for overall experience and food. I personally wouldn't make a trip to eat there, but they would disagree with me.
Rafael Martinez
Shells Seafood never disappoints, great food with even better prices. Beautiful and relaxing atmosphere with friendly yet efficient servers.
Sarah Wong
Tried the clam chowder, crab cakes and 2lb snow crab. Fast and friendly service from the moment you walk through the door. All of the food was too salty. That night after dinner, I was so thirsty!
Eric Simms
Found this restaurant to be good; however the food came out out of order and two fast. The venue was very clean and the servers were super professional.
Raki B
We had a big party 20+ people, called well ahead, and still had to wait almost an hour to be seated. The coconut shrimp were great and so was the Strawberry Margarita. We celebrated a birthday here and brought our own cake.
Irena Martinez
The food was good ,services was great The bill was Excellent. For a family of 9 I paid 140 .I had shrimps and steak.I loved everything about shells I'll be back
Joe DiMartino
Service was great , food came quick , a little expensive but good food and good portion size. Would definitely go again!
A J
Funny how one day I was just driving with a stomach yelling at me to eat, I had been craving seafood all month. Heading north on dale maebry it took 2 seconds to pull in, park and sit down. They have an amazing atmosphere and a long menu thatll have your mouth watering reading it. I will say this was some of the best “casual” seafood ive had! Tampa doesnt have many casual seafood joints and if ranked this one would be on top. I have come back here numerous times and have yet to experience nothing but great service, tastey food, and an amazing atmosphere. This place you could say is a hidden gem, if you are in thw area, take a quick trip over if you want to fill up on authentic seafood thatll turn you into a lifetime customer like myself!
Tayalee Johnson
My family and I ate there while on vacation. The customer service was great. Food was fantastic and we enjoyed our time there. Will definitely go back
Edelyn Martinez
Went with my girls this past weekend and had really high hopes for the food . It was all just an ok experience and didn't meet my expectations . The fish tasted bland (not fresh) the shrimp was good I liked it , the veggies tasted like it came straight from a can (not fresh )and the broccoli was ok. Oysters weren't anything special either . I did taste from my friends plate though and the salmon was good.. I guess it depends what you get from here . Probably wouldn't go back ..
Elizabeth Gill (Bon Appetit Lizzy)
Absolutely delicious!! Fast and friendly service. Very reasonably priced. Would totally eat here again. Highly recommend.
alisa J
Wow!! This place is delicious! Definitely try the shrimp pasta and the big easy! Both are wonderful! We ordered take out, it was ready super fast.
Sabrina Galloway
Very good service. Super fast and friendly. The food was fresh and delicious, very fairly priced.
Rene Bush
waiter was great and the food usually is also. but this visit my shrimp and scallops over pasta was somewhat salty.
Alana Hughes
I ordered the rum runner to drink, grilled shrimp and scallops, and the chocolate cake all was amazing I will definitely be back!
Taylor Gruca
My mom and I wanted some seafood and came across Shells. Our experience was amazing, starting with our server Taylor. She was so enthusiastic and caring and very helpful. Our food was unbelievable, flavorful and perfectly cooked. Next time I’m in Tampa this is a must go to place!
Steven Perilman
Clearly not close to a 5 star restaurant but priced reasonably for what you get. Really I would give it between 3 and 4 stars, but I rounded up.
Pros- Service excellent. Food came out quickly and was hot. Price.
Cons: Food taste
I got the seafood platter which included fried fish, fried bay scallops, and fried shrimp. The fried fish had a bad taste to it - like almost enough to ruin the rest of the plate. The bay scallops were the best thing there with a nice sweet taste. Fried shrimp were tasteless and looked/ tasted like they might have been bought pre-breaded. Cocktail sauce had too much lemon and otherwise had no taste. I thought it actually made the minimally seasoned fried food taste worse. Cole slaw was a positive with a unique sweet taste. Portion size was excellent for the cost of the meal.
Joe Thompson
Great oysters, good paella, great service, and not crazy expensive. Would definitely recommend
Izavelle Intarawichian
The white sauce is to die for and the service is really attentive. The seafood is always fresh and the price is just right.
Denise Sixkiller-Miller
Extremely satisfying! I have recently had many bad experiences with restaurants and quality of food. Shells has knocked it out of the park my last 2 visits. Excellent food quality and nice portions. The Felix topping is to die for and some of the best crab cakes I've ever had. Fish was fresh and so delicious. Shrimp and crab dip amazing as well. Will definitely be a loyal customer!
Jim
Great meal.... like the shells I remember from the good old days... when they were all about quality seafood at dockside prices. Waitress was a pro. Crabcakes solid. Baby lobster pasta solid. Grilled fish excellent. Only challenge was over steamed veggies.
Lamaria Mathis
I love Shells. I have been going there for over 25 years. Sarah is a awesome manager. I will definitely be recommending this restaurant to all my friends. Plus the food is always good and fresh.
Lo Vazquez
I am glad they are doing dine again. The food was amazing
Joe Hamilton
The food was good and Emma our server was great.
Joe Jaquet
Don't judge a book by its cover. Looks like a small "diner" type place with pre-made/ frozen food, but was I wrong. Sure, the Coconut Shrimp was pre-packaged. But the Baby Lobster and Pasta had a homemade lobster sauce, and it was wonderful. My wife had the Salmon Felix (blackened), and absolutely loved it. Crab Legs were average, and my son's Chicken Tender Kids Meal was what you expect. I do recommend Shells, and don't judge until you've eaten there.
Steve Sargent
We hit the Trifecta with Shells. Great food, great service, great value/prices. Party of three, and everyone loved their food. Our waitress Tanya was amazing, and the Key Lime Pie (see pic) was soooooo yummy!
Macaela Ward
I recently moved to Tampa and this is the restaurant to go to if you want authentic good ole seafood! The clam chowder is out of this world! The steamed oysters were perfect! The staff is awesome and our waiter Juan was the best. He has excellent customer service and his service and the food were the exact same… AWESOME!! Will be coming back again! If your in the area you HAVE to come here.
Eli Castillo
Wanted to eat some seafood before I left to go home. Found a great spot and this was it next to the hotel I was staying at.
Carol Spalla
Excellent service even though we had to take it to go. In town for neck surgery needed dinner tonight before, this was the place to go.
Steve Carpenter
Always good. Grilled Salmon for me was very good, and J loved the fried catfish.
Veronica _
Great food. Great price! We ordered takeout and got the buffalo shrimp, house salad, lobster bisque, snow crab legs (disappointed that I didn't get the potatoes and slaw as advertised), salmon with rice and crab, grouper with rice and asparagus. If in town again, I'd definitely eat here again.
Richard Sessums
As usual excellent food and excellent service. I had the shrimp and scallop pasta which was awesome. My wife had the lobster pasta and she loved that too. The staff was also friendly especially our server Linda who did a great job. Overall I highly recommend shells. If you have not been you should try it.
Maxine Phillips
The 🦀 crab cakes are so good.The servers are helpful and they have some of the best seafood.
Jeanette Edwards
We are from Ohio and wanted to try this restaurant. Tanner, our server was absolutely amazing. He was offering suggestions, explaining the menu and overall very friendly. The food will not disappoint. It was very tasteful. From the crab cakes to the crab legs, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and I would definitely eat here again.
Houdini Black
Great food and even better service. From the time we walked in until we decided it was time for a cigar and more beer.. I definitely recommend this place to be on your bucket list for when visiting South Tampa. Thank you for the great food, I had to sleep it off after the cigar lmao.
Paula Picon
Loved it! Food was excellent. Service was a little slow. We will be back. Our go to place for seafood.
Food Incógnito
Good flavor, nice portions, descent service. I had the grouper fillet with a white wine sauce and shrimp scampi in the side. Really good.
Bobby Kohlbrenner
Finally tried the original! Great food. Great service. Great price. I absolutely love the atmosphere at this location. From all the “ 1st dollars “ hanging around to the well cared for original decor. Our kids are getting old enough to crack and clean their own crabs now which has been a blessing! Our work here is done Shells, we have raised 3 more Shells Crabs lovers!
rebecca bailey aka southernzena
Amazing food, service and price. Literally best experience in a restaurant in years.
Jeff Horvath
A very casual place. Friendly service, tasty pasta, good seafood selection, and reasonable prices. The fried calamari was tender with a nice light breading, clam chowder loaded with clams and bacon, fresh linguini with baby lobster we're all very good. If you're after a casual seafood dining experience that won't break your bank, try Shells.
Robin D
I met family for my birthday dinner today. Genesis was our server, she was very attentive and courteous. The food was very good, after reading the reviews I had to try the chowder and it did not disappoint. I haven't been to a Shell's since I lived in Fort Myers many years ago. Still good, I need to get out more!!
Sugar Bee
Always loved this one. They've been in my neighborhood of growing up eating here. Great service and good food is the best combination.
Yoalis Colon
Great food. Love the place.
KittehRae 91ster
Food and service was amazing! Best seafood and cocktails I've had in a long time
Keri Pryor
This place is amazing! Great food, great service and great prices! Have the kids order the shark attack! Super cute! Family was in town visiting and wanted seafood. They were very happy with everything! Thank you Shells!! We will be back!!
Nicole Allyse
This is a family favorite. Try the classic cream pasta blackened - it's a whole different experience. Gotta have chowder and fried mushrooms too. Love the portion sizes for the price. Worth the stop if you're in the mood for seafood.
Sandy Johnson
If you are looking for a Red Lobster type of restaurant then this is your place. Fallon was our waitress and she was friendly and provided great service. The raw oysters were so-so. Not sure I would return.
Jimmy McKnight
Service was great and was just like the old Shell's and the food was delicious and cooked perfect
Tina Kleimann
Wonderful experience
My husband and I stopped here after looking all day for a seafood restaurant while visiting Tampa .I got the snow crab legs and he got the chicken sausage and shrimp jambalaya and not only did we get big portions for our money but the food was excellent prepared. Our waitress which I believe her name was Dora was excellent also we never waited or had to ask for anything. And the price was reasonable also!! So if your in Tampa go visit shells seafood you will not be disappointed!! Oh and the bathrooms were very clean also!!
CJ Diederich (Axios)
Their oysters were excellent and fresh, the main entrees were delicious.
Jelena Ristić
Food was great, going there again!
Christy Williams
Ist time at this icon place and can't wait to go back! The food was delicious and plentiful. The staff was very friendly and attentive.
Andrea Sedlar
Great food! Reasonable prices and amazing waitstaff!
Nilza Rodriguez
You pay for what you get, very big food plates, good food, different menu items from what you're used to seeing. Service was a bit slow though. They did take a while to get our order. The place inside is different and interesting.
Faith (Gabriella)
I love this place. The service is always good and the food is always very fast. Not to mention all the great seafood to pick from.
Ethereal115
The staff was absolutely amazing. Very attentive and the mixed drinks were great! I got the coconut shrimp and the shrimp pasta. The coconut shrimp was a little disappointing because it was breaded with the shell still on them, but other than that everything else was perfect!
Jeff Solin
I got the salmon and my friend got the tortellini. Best salmon I’ve ever had and she liked hers as well. Our server was very friendly and the drink specials were very reasonable. Great atmosphere too. I’ll definitely be back!
Rebekah Covas
Staff is so friendly, very knowledgeable about menu. Seafood portions are very generous and delicious. I recommend the shrimp and crab dip!! The crab cakes and salmon are to die for!!
Stephanie Arnold
The service was a fine plenty of staff. The food was okay. I ordered the baby lobster pasta ,I have ordered it before. It was a little dry and the lobster was tough. And don't order the fried fish dinner very disappointing. The fried mushrooms and oysters were delicious. And the fried shrimp and potatoes were good.
nora rivera
Ordered the coconut shrimp not the way I'm use too. The coconut was lightly sprinkle on top not mixed in the batter, was a bit greasy. The blackend salmon was very good as was the Mahi Mahi.
Suggestion kitchen workers should use hair nets.
Peter C
Shrimp pasta is to die for. All seafood I have had here is excellent.
Peggy Patterson
Love Shells, on Wednesday they have special on appetizers $ 5 & 7. Make a meal out of them.
Diane Pepero
Ate at this fantastic Dining establishment today! Don't know why it is rated only 4.5 out of 5...The fish which was not fried was delicious....No bones about it...
Our party had the shrimp crab dip, the clam chowder, the salmon, chalkboard special, seafood pasta and salmon felixe....Everyone agreed this was one special meal...
Terri, Our Server was great! VwrServeattattentgreat
Zach VR
My father-in-law took us here for my wife's birthday. It was our first time but we had a recommendation to come here. It was a fantastic experience! Tanner was out waiter and he was amazingly helpful, great suggestions and great food. We had a super great experience and I would 100% recommend everyone to come here that asked me for a recommendation. Thanks guys for a great experience.
LD J
Delicious food! Great, friendly service
Bee Bee
The chicken pasta with light sauce was really good with the mango drink refreshing.
Abigail VanSickle
Trinity is such an awesome waitress and person! Love having her as my server every time I come here. Food is so yummy too!
Al Chumenti
When I'm in the mood for Seafood this is my go to spot! The service is excellent food is fresh
Dana Rassas
It was a great dinning experience. We were seated in a short while and the restaurant had good social distancing procedures. The menu is not too big but very good and rich. I loved the food and sent compliments to the chef. Our waitress was very helpful and gave us some valuable recommendations on what to choose. I will go there again for sure.
Jan Popadiuk
We enjoyed this restaurant so very much! Matteo was our server, cand he was EXCELLENT! We both had the fresh caught red snapper and oysters on the half shell: the freshest oysters we've ever had. Ch3ck this place out!
Fred Green
The food was awesome tremendously great sized portions and the service was super cool really attentive to every possible need we could have to enjoy your meal and made us feel like we were in the presence of family we highly recommend this Shell's Seafood they are totally awesome especially our waiter Tanner!!!!!!
Thank you to all the staff at this Shells Restaurant me and my wife had a very enjoyable time and will highly recommend if you're in Tampa to stop in and have dinner at this awesome Shell's
matthew betters
Haven't been there in a long time so this is basically like my first time again on a store on Dale mabry the place look clean the servers are very nice and polite that a good menu good pricing I like the size of your portions and food was good I enjoyed it it wasn't like I remembered it but it was still good and I would definitely be back again also I met a lot of people from my hometown or close to it Pittsburgh PA when Newcastle and they were leaving and I was coming we had a little chat so that was nice
Gordon Ridge
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Grouper was cooked perfectly!
jordan hussey
Genesis was an amazing server. Although she was clearly very busy, we wanted for nothing and the food came out very quick. Nice spot for a quick lunch or dinner
Tony Romo
Food was excellent. I had the shrimp and scallop pasta and it was a great choice. Def recommend this dish.
L Lundy (Travel with SHINE)
Food was great, house sauces are bomb! Salmon felix is the best!
Richard Pettus
I have always been a fan of Shells and especially love their conch fritters. Unfortunately, all of their locations have discontinued making conch fritters. So disappointing! I hope they bring them back but great restaurant otherwise.
Tom Cooper
We were in town for the Outback Bowl (Go Razorbacks WPS). Taylor was our waitress and suggested our entrees when we asked. My wife loved the Strawberry Coconut Mojito. The Big Easy was the best! Great food, fabolous service.
Elizabeth Ramsaran
Rice a bit salty but overall food was fresh and delicious.
Matt C
Remarkable place. Managed to handle a walk-in 14 top on a Saturday evening with basically zero wait, and every single dinner was incredible. Been here multiple times after that first impression, y'all got the GOOD food.
Brandi Marchese
Amazing! The food was delicious, the waiter (Demo) was on the ball, he knew the menu very well and knows how to provide customer satisfaction!!
Sharon Boggs
Tried Shells Seafood for the first time on 6/11/21 and everything was great! Myself, my husband and son ordered tons of food! Clam chowder (2 servings because after the first we HAD to have more), steamed mussels, grilled Salmon Felix, crab cakes (appetizer and an entree), U-Peel shrimp, Seafood Siciliano, sweet tea, lemonade, and beer. We had zero complaints about the food! Our server (Juan) was awesome and great at his job! We almost ate here two nights in a row, but will definitely be the first stop each time we visit Tampa! Try it, you won't be disappointed!
Alex Algarin
Always been great food. There is one in Lakeland that I visited twice. Wife got fish and I had shrimp with scallops. We were very happy with the food and server.
Gigi Espino
Amazing food and prices! Was excited to have such a great place near my home! 😍
Scott Phelps
Incredible food, incredible prices. Tampa's seafood tradition.
Ariel Lynn Fitness
The food was amazing and not expensive especially for seafood. The best part was our server was AMAZING. Would definitely come back to have Linda as our server, she made our dinner that much better.
B Rehil
Great food and service. Our waitress was extremely friendly and patient with the kids. After a long day at Busch Gardens, this was a great experience and we will be back. I highly recommend The Big Easy.
Shawn Cannon
Visiting Tampa, stopped for a seafood meal. Service was prompt, professional and knowledgeable. From the host at the door to the excellent server Juan. Gave recommendations, was thoroughly aware of menu items. Drinks (house margarita) were excellent, so were all our meals. This is definitely a place you don’t judge by it’s cover!
Jakki Green
We regulars. Love the food & staff.
Local Guide
Great food, fast friendly service.
Jennifer Bunn
Last time I went to Shells was over 30 years ago. The food is just as good today as it was then. Had the jumbo lump crab cakes for appetizer! Delicious! Ordered the fried shrimp basket with potatoes and slaw. SO GOOD! Then ordered the chocolate cake for dessert. Fantastic! The food is just as good as I remembered. The highlight of our nostalgia trip to Florida! I cannot recommend Shells enough! 10 stars!
Amanda Purvus
We love shells. But our recent visit was all but pleasant. I guess there's a new waitress and let's just say ,she was not experienced . She was very slow , she put her finger in my bowl of claim chowder, which I told her to take it off my check ,because I did not eat . We asked her to separate our checks which she did not do and we didn't get into with her because we didn't want to wait another 20 minutes to get the check. Our coronas were warm ,our food sat for a while before we got it . So I'm not going to not go back because, it was obviously not the restuarant, bit the lack of experience from a waitress who definitely needs more training.
james sniffen
Service and cleanness was good. Food was moderate and inaccurate according to menu. Shrimp are value undersized. Sliced cherry tomatoes are not what the menu says (sun dried) huge difference. I can go on about the food being subpar caramelized onions were raw, pasta sauce soupy. Swear they used the chowder as a base. Etc. Needs major improvement for the price that is charged.
George Ellsworth Turnbull
Stuck at the Tampa airport for a mid-week overnight. Thought seafood, the concierge recommended Shells...no water view but excellent seafood with parking in back. Decor a little 'hokie-diner'... get past that! Hostess and our server, Taylor were charming, welcoming and entertaining. Recommended a Reef IPA ... delicious, as was the Sancerre. The food ... Shrimp and scollops, Mussels and PEI oysters still had that delicious ocean taste. ... fresh and not overcooked. The mussels in particular were cooked perfectly ... pasta dishes are excellent with good portions of shrimp and scollops. And just at the right moment, Taylor returned with another Sancerre. The staff, servers and management were totally in sync ... a well run ship of 30+ years. Worth going to Tampa just for the meal. Yum.
Sheri Miesner Phegley
We're from St. Louis but visit FL frequently and always make a point to visit Shells at least once. They did not disappoint and our server Ryan was great, even offering to put the kids' orders in early when the kids wrinkled their noses at their dad and I ordering fried mushrooms for an appetizer. I can't wait for our next trip down. We've made lots of happy memories in the various Shells locations over the years.
Thomas Orona
Excellent place to eat, waiters are really nice, I would recommend it to anybody
James G
Excellent everything!
Food, service, atmosphere and price!
Some of the best clam chowder we've had anywhere in the country!
Our server Annie was amazing! She kept our table of 8 very happy the entire time.
We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.
Bellatenn
Amazing food at a great price! The quality of the food here is incredible. If you're on the fence, try it. You won't be disappointed!
Deedee Henderson
The food was amazing! We ordered soooo much food and we got full! Service was amazing! She was the best server.
Donna Strickland
Dining at Shells is always a wonderful experience! We had the pleasure of having Fallon serve us the last two visits. She is one of the sweetest servers we have ever had. Thank you, Shells for always caring for your customers and giving us excellent food and service! ❤
Camaro Bo
Nothing fancy. Just good food and friendly people. I had the shrimp and scallops and they were prepared and seasoned perfectly. Happy we stopped in.
Juan Medina
Before this visit, I was only aware of the St.Pete location. I have to say, the attention and service is great in this location as well! I ordered the crab cake app. and shrimp & scallop pasta. Both were pretty good, but I believe the St.Pete location is a little bit quicker in bringing out the food.
Becky Barber
Fantastic food and the rum punch was delicious!
Alex Hernandez
The original Shell's. Food wasn't the best presentation but my goodness was it delicious. I ordered the clam chowder and the shrimp/scallops pasta. Others ordered the fried apps and they were very happy as well.
L Greene (SkitSkatKat87)
Excellent service! The Dungeness crab was okay.
S. Scarboro
Oh my gawd !!!
I’m visiting Tampa FL. for the first time in my life and this place is the best ! I mean I haven’t been to any of the other locations and I’m sure it’s probably not much different but everyone was so nice and service was so good I traveled ALL the way back across town (not to mention it was a closer one to the hotel I was staying in) but yeah I travel as far as I need to for great service ⭐️
the food was amazing 🤩 I ordered some clams for my son and he was a little disappointed because a few of them was filled with mud of some sort but I didn’t make a fuss or anything because overall the restaurant, service and people are great… I wish we had a place like this back home but I’ll definitely be back even if it’s just to come and eat here ♥️
South Realm
You can tell its an old restaurant. Decor needs an update. But the food us good. Well established flavors. I will return. Great and amazing costumer service.
Bryan Coleman S.r
Food was amazing! Ryan was probably the nicest waiter we've ever had. He truly made our dining experience great. When we come back to Tampa we will definitely be there
Colby Duff
If you love sea food or overall places with fantastic people this is the place. Everyonr is super friendly and kind, they really make you feel welcomed and overall I'd go back again. No complaints It's just genuinly an amazing place to be
Kimberly Lo
What an underwhelming experience. The oysters are huge and delicious, but the entrees were so disappointing after reading these reviews. I had the crab cake dinner and was not prepared for the shredded carrot array that was the "mixed veggies" side. The rice was also undercooked and dry. My friend ordered one of the pasta dishes and also was not satisfied. Unless you are desperate for a sugar rush, don't order the house marg. It's not worth the $5 happy hour deal--too artificial and not enjoyable. Service is great, atmosphere is casual and comparable to an Applebee's, and there is a good amount of parking. I'd recommend for the oysters and the draft beer, but nothing else. Sorry!
Violet Wood
Shrimp pasta and clam chowder were delicious!!
Carl Vervisch
Good seafood, cooked nicely, for a reasonable price. 👍 …
Roger Jones
Food was good, service was quick especially for a Friday night, Trinity our waitress was phenomenal and made the evening more enjoyable.
David Davis
Went here with a party of 15 after a day of shopping. Outside looks a little ruff but don’t let that deter you. The seafood pasta was delicious also calamari was good! Server was friendly and manager had great hospitality and was very personable and down to earth definitely would come back!
erin king
This place is a hidden gem. It's nothing fancy on the outside, but don't worry, your wallet and belly will be pleasantly surprised. The shrimp and crab dip is so flavorful and the chips served with it were warm and crisp. All 3 of our kids meals came with yogurt, a drink and teddy Graham crackers for only 6.50 each! The shrimp linguini is so filling and even though I tried to pace myself and not eat all of it, I failed. My husband got the crab cakes that were made from lump crab. SO GOOD. If you're from out of town or just looking for a new affordable favorite, check this place out.
Christine Le
Went here last month for my birthday and it was AMAZING! The food was great and also reasonably priced. Me and boyfriend got pasta, 2 margaritas, clam chowder, a dozen oysters, and a bucket with crab legs, potatoes, shrimp, and Cole slaw. ALL DELICIOUS! The waitress was very attentive at first but towards the end of our meal we didn't see her for quite some time. However we very much enjoyed our food and will be coming back!
Jo Douglas
This place was awesome! Very fair in pricing, happy hour well drinks were $4! Coming from New York that's pretty good. We stopped here before going to the airport, I had a shrimp and pasta dish and the conch croquettes. Everyone else got the crab and I was jealous! The service was awesome and the whole experience was unexpected, we stupidly judged this place by it's exterior. Don't hesitate to stop in, it is totally worth it.
Andy Rasmussen
Don't know how I didn't try this place sooner. Extremely unassuming outside appearance and very plain decor inside, but..who cares? Some of the best shrimp pasta I've ever had. Very flavorful and not expensive at all. Only wish they could add some rotating draft beers. Will be back to try some other options!
Gregg Bowen
Sorry to do it but unfortunately, we felt Shell's was a disappointment. A friend strongly suggested Shell's in St Pete but since this was so close to our Airbnb we went here instead. I'll start by saying the service was friendly and fast but it was downhill from there.
Server highly recommended the calamari, stating it were seasoned with lemon pepper. The calamari itself was tender but fairly bland and as for the breading, it was like the kitchen forgot all seasons, salt, pepper and not a hint of lemon pepper.
I had crab cake dinner and my wife had the friend shrimp dinner. Crab Cakes were a step in the right direction. Flavor was good but it was hard to find any significant chunks of crab but certainly more flavorful than the appetizer. The shrimp was no better than the appetizer. Breading was lacking flavor and the shrimp were lacking the sweet and briney flavor we're used to. Found it strange that the calamari breading was light and crisp, the shrimp was clearly cooked in another fryer and suffered from oil not being hot enough. While not entirely soggy, it wasn't nearly as crisp as the calamari and usually it takes a bit before they cool off enough to eat but as fast as our food came out I would suspect it wasn't fried just for her.
Hoping it was just an off night for the kitchen but we would suggest you find another spot for your seafood dinner.
Service out front - 4 stars
Food - 2 stars
Jermaine Black
Great have eaten at shells back home but they closed down was very excited when I ran across this one.
Tom Chamblee
Great food, quick service, large portions & good prices. I have the Salmon blackened often & its always cooked perfectly & its delicious. The conch fritters and buffalo shrimp appetizers are excellent too. My wife orders the fried oysters and they give you a generous amount & more than she can eat so I have some too. The margaritas are very good & for $3.50 hard to beat!
Angel Kin
I love the chowder, Salmon Felix and Lobster . The customer service is excellent. I was most impressed with the manger he was making sure that he double checked every order before it was served and he went to each table and thanked them for coming in. The restaurant was clean and there was not a long wait time on our food after we ordered. My food was fresh and cooked to perfection. The drinks are were not expensive nor did they did not taste watered down........I had to update my review. I have not been to Shells in a couple of months and I must say that I did not think it could get any better. Our server Jeff was the best we never had to ask him for anything. Nor did we have to wait on service. He had the best customer service. Andrew the manager made us feel as if we at a five star restaurant. This is my number restaurant to eat.
Valerie Miklavic
Food was good, service was great.
Toni Lynn Rustand
This place was amazing!! We ordered snow crab, rice, brocoll (which was delicious... had a soy garlic type sauce with peanut on it😋) & jambalaya. Kyndall our waitress was so sweet & amazing. She made sure we got in & ate in time for our flight out. Definitely will go back when in Tampa area!!! …
byron nenos
It's amazing I've never had a bad experience at this restaurant. I've been there about 15 different times in the last several months. More importantly I've always had a good experience. The fried fish platter is more than an average person can eat always fresh and always tasty. Fried scallops are amazing. Service is always above average. Always
Leneisha Cenac
Always a great dining experience, the drinks are great and the pastas are EVERYTHING. We love it there. It's superb!! You wont regret trying it.
0GQG0
Nice place. Friendly service. My dish was just OK. My wife and kid loved theirs, so it could just have been what I ordered.
Jackie C
Excellent food, seafood was so fresh and cooked perfectly. Our waitress was the absolutely the sweetest person. If we're ever in the area again (as we are here visiting waiting for our cruise ship) we would be sure to stop again. Hubby and I each had a different fresh fish, grilled, and we loved it. The shrimp and crab dip appetizer is awesome.
Yvonne Buffington
We LOVE SHELLS! Always have good fresh seafood. Pre-COVID, our regular was at the bar on lobster night - 'eating in' and 'lobster night' Tuesdays both became a thing of the past... Now you can get it any day. Their Jambalaya has become our family gathering go to, to go! They're great about giving their dishes your requested tweaks, extra shrimp, extra sauce, blackened... Always great service by friendly servers.
Shannon Nuelle
Nice atmosphere and attentive and polite staff members. We were here for our last time tonight and I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food and the very reasonable prices. However only gave 4 stars as the menu could use another item or two of non seafood choices for those who can't or don't eat seafood. Over all a good meal at a good price.
keith schroeder
Arrived 55 min. before they closed on a Saturday night with a party of 8. The food was quick and our waiter and the staff were very friendly and was not rushing us to hurry up. Recommend this restaurant. Way to go Shells staff. It's not often you find a restaurant with hospitality.
Cathy Belair
I visit Florida once a year every year. I always have a great time, and find places that serve amazing seafood. The restaurant itself is kind of crowded, and the acoustics aren't the greatest. The service is wonderful, and the waitress we had was so nice. The owner even came over to make sure we were enjoying our time. It is a little pricey but anyplace that serves seafood will be, especially good seafood! This place serves the very BEST crab cakes I've ever had! I've had a lot of crab cakes, but these were by far more superb then any others I've ever had, and have had since! I can't wait to go back next year!
Rajneesh Srivastava
Great experience!
Guys, it's a must visit place....we ordered the shrimp and crab dip, classic seafood pasta and jambalaya. It was all superbly prepared and you get a perfect feel of seafood with all the flavors you would ever want to experience in one dish. Special recommendation for the seafood pasta. They are awesome host and the ambience is beautiful. So go ahead and try it on....
Corey Gordon
We had a great dinner experience at Shells while visiting from out of town. Betsy was our server and was very attentive. She has been working there for a while and helped us make our meal choices. She told me about special drink for my kids, "shark-attack" which was so fun for them! The food was wonderful and the manager came around to make sure we were happy. Excellent service and excellent food. Highly recommend!
octavia griswold
Nice homey place. I felt like the staff knew their customers a real local spot. The crab shrimp dip was awesome
Victor Morris
Upon arriving we were greeted with a smile and quickly showed to a seat. I love the sign located at the hostess station " Director of First Impression"
I think they did an excellent job delivering on first impression.
On Yelp they offer a check in offer and provided a free house margarita which was delicious.
Our server Fallon was bubbly and pleasant. The customer service was great.
I recommend trying the clam chowder. And we sampled many things from the menu from Market Price Snow Crab to chocolate cake was great. My favorite part of the meal was the parsley potatoes. They are boiled red potatoes served with Parsley in a boat of melted butter. They melt in your mouth.
We enjoyed the dinner very much.
Charles Murphy
The fresh fish special I had was over cooked, granted we were a larger group of 9 people, the service was friendly and made for an overall good time.
Samantha Hatton
I love this place. I always get the lobster, it's fresh and cooked better than most high end establishments. Great affordable seafood with out all the fuss and I typically enjoy the fuss. However, this is old Florida and you get what you order cooked to perfection with the fish always being the star. My children and husband (non-seafod/fish lovers) are also fans of this restaurant. Not typically a wait, but always busy and festive, service is great 90% of the time
CrissyL
Great food! The calamari was excellent & the marinara dipping sauce was almost as good as mom's! Also ordered the Shrimp Diablo which had just enough spice & the shrimp were cooked perfect and the Shrimp Pasta was as always, never a disappointment ! I think they've upgraded the flavors of their dishes. The hostess & bartenders were very welcoming & attentive & we ordered "take out " - SHELLS IS BACK & may be one of my favorite Seafood restaurants again!
Marty
They have very good seafood. Price is very reasonable. Enjoyed the clam chowder, crab cakes, shrimp and oysters. All tasted very good.
The ”smoked fish spread” appetizer was so so, no smoky flavor. Recommend pass on that.
Wait staff very friendly and efficient. Heba did a great job. I will come back again for sure.
Preston Schmidt
We are here on vacation and every year I wait to eat seafood till I make it to Florida. This is exactly the kind of place I was looking for. Tanya our server is the best! I love the variety of Market Fresh Fish and the prices I'm very good for the quality of food you receive. The place is a very casual atmosphere with high-end restaurant food! Very happy and I will be back.
Louis Christian
My family and I dined at Shells during our vacation in Tampa Bay. This was our first time visiting this beautiful city so we wanted to start it off with a good seafood dinner. Drew is the manager of this fine establishment and I must say that we were very pleased with the superb customer service we received from him and his staff from the time we walked in the door. Our waitress was the greatest. We loved the large variety of choices on the menu and the food was deeeeelicious. Kudos to the chef! The prices are very reasonable. You get much more than what you pay for so tip the waitress well! My wife topped it off with a desert of key lime pie that made her eyes roll back into her head!!! Thank you Drew and team for making us feel right at home with some good ole fashioned hospitality! We will be back....
Amy Kousouros
I had been to the Shells restaurant in St Pete beach, and it was a sublime experience. Went to the south Tampa location and was somehow even more impressed with the quality of food, friendly service, and very reasonable pricing. I had the shrimp and scallops pasta last time and the shrimp mezzo mezzo, both were superb! My boyfriend ate the "big easy" last time and had the shrimp Diablo this time; both were done very well but I believe the big easy was the superior dish. Overall, no frills dining with welcoming, attentive staff, best seafood prices in the bay area, and amazing attention to detail in executing every dish. Will definitely be listing this one as a regular I'm sure to revisit in the future!
Kay
I was in town for the night and craved seafood so I tried this restaurant. It was pretty good with great service. I had the fried calamari and seafood pasta which included mussels, shrimp, and scallops. My daughter had the fried shrimp and fries. Everything was pretty tasty. I only gave it 4 stars because the scallops and mussels had a weird taste...but the rest of the food was phenomenal. I'd eat here again if I'm ever in Florida.
R G
I went for Valentine's Day and had their take on Jambalaya. It was different. It was not the traditional Louisiana style of jambalaya that I'm used to but it was delicious none the less. I would highly recommend that dish. My waitress was kind and considerate and I didn't have to wait to be seated. I don't really have any complaints. However I wish the dessert selections were more numerous. I had the caramel cheesecake and it was delicious.
Kathy Argo
Been coming to shells for 50 years, absolutely delicious food, LOVE the seafood Sicilian, best food ever!!! To die for!!! The noise level was great, could still talk comfortably despite a full restaurant. And the music was nice and not too loud, good selection. Great servers, very accommodating. Best seafood restaurant ever.
neisha higgs
I love me some shrimp and scallop pasta😋😋
And their clam chowder is pretty darn good.
I have never had a bad experience with except when they closed the closest restaurant to me down😒 …
Steve Saunders
Great seafood at reasonable prices. Not fancy, casual dining. Go for the food, not the ambiance!
XO XO
Excellent food, excellent service, excellent ambiance. Great Experience !!
J Thompson
I was excited to see Shells since they all closed in Orlando years ago, so we had to go. The meal and service did not disappoint! Everything was delicious from the best ever cole slaw, the calamari, the Lobster Bisque to the meals themselves! Yum! Just go!
Joanna Lo
Their raw oysters are always great in size and creamy and juicy. They seafood pasta is delicious as well; however, they are not consistence. One say the garlic creamy sauce can be watery and the next time i go there it would be the best thing i have ever had. but other than that, this place is definitely serve some good food and with a good price.
Alice Baker
Took both of my sons and daughters in law today, the food was absolutely delicious and the service was fantastic. We started out with serena, her shift ended and we had Finley, both were fantastic and patient with us, as we had 2 little babies with us who were just meeting their uncles and aunts for the first time. Thank you for having such amazing servers.
Larry Hosch
First stop after checking Call to go back no hills of real quickin after a 8 1/2 hour ride from Atlanta due to traffic and a bad storm. This place took our stress away with Great drinks and even better food ! Juan was Great he was very patient and kind. Ask for him when come in he won’t let you down ! Thanks again Juan !
Jessica Campbell
Casual atmosphere with cheaper prices on great seafood! Big menus with lots to choose from. Our water DiMarco was excellent and anticipated all our needs. The staff was friendly and inviting. Their clam chowder is really great and the key lime pie is to die for. Huge portions so you'll leave happy! Great restaurant!
Marvin Dryden
Delish as usual ... shrimp skewers scallop skewers..blackened grouper... hard working servers .... great casual dining!
neil childress
The food was ok not great. For the money I could get better seafood at home. I wouldn't recommend this place.
Lajuan Sparrowhawk
Delicious crab cakes. A generous amount of food. ( I shared 1 of my crab cakes with my Grandson. )
Matthew Engeldinger
I stopped through with my family on our way back to Orlando from Clearwater. Everything tasted great from the fresh fish of the day to the shrimp. Our waiter was very helpful and provided exquisite service. All four of us were quite happy with the experience and would gladly visit again next time we're in town.
Alyssa Carson
Shells has had it's rocky past at other locations. But this location was really good! Took my father for Father's Day. We were seated quickly, food came out fast, hot and tasty. And the server was great! Definitely recommend this location.
Muhanned Qasim
My wife and I had dinner at this place when we were in Florida, and it was our first time to try seafood. The food was fresh and delicious. The waitress was so friendly and nice with us and had an answer to all our questions about the menu. I liked that they have a board hanged on the wall showing the different types of fishes they serve and the price of each type. The waitress helped us to pick two type of fishes from the board and her suggestions were so delicious. I will definitely visit this restaurant again any time I'm in Tampa. I highly recommend this restaurant. It was a great day for us.
D J
The clam chowder is superior to any chowder that we have tried in the Bay area. A bowl of chowder spilt between two adults is a nice appetizer. Be careful though, it's rich and filling. Crackers are served with it, but they are not needed since the chowder is not watery whatsoever. We had a very late lunch/early dinner so the restaurant was relatively quiet. Service was prompt, polite and competent. Following the chowder, our meals consisted of: 1) a large order of grilled fresh salmon with mixed veggies and buttered potatoes; and 2) the Ultimate Combo plate which has grilled salmon, a skewer of grilled shrimp and a jumbo lump crab cake also served with steamed mixed veggies and buttered potatoes. The salmon was not overcooked and thus was tender and moist with a nice grilled flavor. The crab cake was very good. Tempted to order it next time as an appetizer. We couldn't finish so our leftovers were boxed up in a microwave ready container. We couldn't resist taking a piece of key lime pie home with us. We have had it before several times and it is excellent. All in all it was a pleasant and satisfying experience. We will return again.
Monique M
Went to the Dale Mabry location for a birthday lunch. AMAZING experience! Not a fancy spot but great food. Our waitress was super nice and very helpful. Everyone's food was delicious, appetizers and entrees, which is a rarity. Our group included two people who "tolerant" seafood and they were even impressed. One is still raving about the baby lobster pasta. I highly recommend this location for delicious, well priced seafood.
Pam Devendorf
Authentic Family Owned Seafood Restaurant
On our way home from Tampa Airport and we were looking for an authentic Seafood Restaurant that was NOT a chain restaurant. Read the reviews for Shells and decided to give it a try. There was a short wait as we arrived during the busy dinner time.
There was a reviewer who complained about the decor and compared it to a chain restaurant. This is why we LIKE family owned restaurants, authentic, individualized decor, not cookie cutter.
The waiter caught me writing a review on YELP and told me if we mention YELP, they give you a complimentary Margarita! My son, who is much healthier than me ordered the Grilled Seafood Platter and I ordered the Fisherman's Feast from the fryer! Glad we didn't order an appetizer cause both platters were piled high with fresh seafood! Need extra sauce? Not a problem. Finished the meal with the Key Lime Pie.My son's first time tasting Key Lime pie and he was impressed with the flavor.
There are actually 4 Shells in Tampa and Brandon and one is actually closer to home than this location ;)
Theresa Kathman
Cozy atmosphere. Amazing food. Our server Taylor was awesome. We never had an empty cup. Prices were incredibly reasonable. Highly recommended.
Torger Soma
Fresh seafood at a good price! Locals told me to visit, and I wasn't let down. Staff was friendly, and I didn't have to wait very long for my food. Vegetables were perfectly cooked. I ordered the blackened 6oz Mahi, and it had just the right amount of spice.
Jim Thompson
Had not been to Shells in a number of years and had forgotten how good it was.
Three of us had dinners that were all cooked spot on. Prices were reasonable.
Servings were very generous. Food quality was very good. Shrimp was lightly breaded unlike some places that have a tiny shrimp inside a big clump of breading. Drink specials were a good buy too. Our waiter, Josh was great! Hope to return soon.
Charles Morgan
This has to be one of the last places in the area to get good, cheap seafood. Our server, Juan, gave us a detailed tour of the menu that was better than you'll get at most fancy restaurants.
Asher Lev
Great service, great food, great drinks, fair market price. What more could you want from a restaurant
Randi L
Great service! Sat at the bar for dinner and a drink. I always love the baby lobster pasta here and my husband enjoys the shrimp pasta. The sangria was also delicious! The bartender, Crystal, is very charismatic and quick. I highly recommend this restaurant for great seafood at a reasonable price!
Shalita A
This is my favorite go-to location! Everything tastes fresh every time! The drink specials can’t be beat, and the staff is very friendly. They’re quick with quality food and fair pricing. The calamari, clam chowder, and shrimp/scallop pasta are the best I’ve ever had.
Abdul Abulbul Amir
Very nice place for fresh fish. Each fresh offering came in six or 12 oz. portion sizes each with the choice of two sides. Ate there with my beautiful bride today. We had a most pleasant server.
Ash Patel
Stopped here on a road trip and was disappointed when my wife told me it was a chain. We tried it anyway and it was an amazing experience. Fresh oysters, very cold beer, perfect pasta! Our server Jeff made it seem as if we were dining at his house. He treated us like family. I have to say, from the time that we ordered 2 beers to when they were delivered was way less than one minute. This place knows how to deal with tired and weary road trippers. If I lived closer, we would dine here all the time! Keep up the good work!!!
Joe Mejia
For the price, I felt the food could of been better. Calamari was not golden brown nor crispy, It had a weak flavor. I would not recommend ordering calamari here. I order the blacken salmon felix, it had a little too much oil and not much flavor to it, the asparagus was undercooked, rice was very bland. My companion had the 1/2 dozen oysters and she enjoyed it. Service was good, bench seating has no cushion, food could be better.
ted hunt
Best seafood in Tampa. Local legend. Seafood pasta is unbelievable. Been eating there for 40 years.
Nick Taylor
To be honest i wasn't from the area so i didnt know what to expect. It was some of the best seafood I've had in Florida for the time being.
Tiffany Leegard
Absolutely Amazing! We went there for dinner on our vacation it is was some of the best seafood I've ever had! First we had the Coconut Shrimp and it was so fresh and had a nice crust even with the sauce. My husband and I had the Classic Surf and Turf and the grilled shrimp was was fantastic and I would have loved to get the secret ingredients for the sauce! My husband and I aren't big fans of pepper so the steak was a little too peppered for us but was so good and moist (his was Medium and mine was Medium Rare). My husband hates asparagus and it was the first thing he finished on his plate. He did say the potatoes were a little plain but the asparagus and broccoli was perfectly seasoned... The Rum Runner drink was really good too! Rachel was our server and she was so happy and attentive to us as well as her other tables... I really can't wait to come back on our next vacation hopefully!
Thorsten Bartling
The crab cakes were amazing, the blackened mahi sandwich pleased our son and the blackened Mahi with shrimp and scallop topping didn't disappoint either. A good meal for a fair price in a modest setting - just what we were looking for.
Esther Shires
Had the salmon with new potatoes and broccoli. The salmon was excellent didn't have to send it back like many other places. The new potatoes were seasoned simply with a little salt and they were perfectly cooked. The broccoli was tender but not mushy. I like it with some texture and it had it. It was not seasoned but still good.
Harley Lutz
We enjoyed this restaurant with a couple of friends and found it to be the better of the two Shells we visited this weekend in Tampa. The location was super-convenient to our hotel and Busch Gardens with excellent food at a bargain price. My friend had jambalaya and I had the crab cake sandwich, both of which we would gladly order again. Our waitress was very attentive and we were seated right away. We would definitely go out of our way to return to this location.
Roxana Melendez
Loved it. My husband and I ordered the fried calamari and it was perfect. Not soggy like some places make them. The mahi mahi was grilled to perfection and for dessert i ordeded the marshmallow lava cake and it was very yummy. The warm chocolate made it perfect! He order the key lime pie he says was very good. The atmosphere is very welcoming and cozy. We were seated as soon as we walked in and our food didnt take very long to come out.
John Johnson Jr
Looked for a seafood place online and came across this place and took a chance. What a great choice. This place was very welcoming and the service was outstanding. Brandon was an amazing server and kept our glasses full. The food was amazing and the portions were more than I could handle. If you want a nice meal and great service, please visit.
Chells Star
Came to this place while on vacation . Good food I got the crab legs and shrimp.The service was not so good, the waitress seem overwhelmed and rude . She took away my appetizer before I finished eating it and didn’t ask if I was done or not , then when I told her about it she argued with me saying that she took it away because it was empty which was not true. My family and I felt that situation was unnecessary and embarrassing. After speaking with the manager the appetizer was replaced but when she closed out our tabs she had put the wrong chargers on some of them.
Yulissa Avillaneda
Shells is always on my top list of favorite places to eat at. I love the large variety of pastas they have because come on now who doesn’t love pasta 🍝 and seafood 🦞 pasta 😩😩 how can your mouth not water, oh and also they’re crab cakes are honestly the best I’ve had and I crave them all the time. Well anyways if you’re craving either or you should definitely add shells to your list of places to try!
R V
This evening was our 1st time @ Shells (South Tampa) and we WILL be back! Fantastic service! It was so nice to experience great service, great food and very reasonable prices. We were greeted, seated and served in a genuinely welcoming way. We could not have been more welcomed by the lady when we arrived! The door was opened for us!!! Our server Crystal was wonderful. The menu has a vast selection. The food was delicious and we could not believe how quickly our items were brought out to us. The establishment was orderly and clean. I personally LOVE that HaPpY hOuR is basically when they are open! Thank you Shells for a wonderful meal this evening!
Julia Kiser
We had dinner at Shells for the 1st time on 8/4. Delicious! The conch fritters, clam chowder, crab cakes, and salmon Cesar salad were all perfect and so fresh. Our server, Brandon B, was attentive and friendly. The dining room is very clean and uncluttered. The prices are reasonable with great product quality. This is a great spot for a bite before Amalie Arena if you're from out of town. I envy the locals. We will be back.
Susie Florey
On a family vacation and found Shells Seafood Restaurant on Google with amazing reviews so decided to give it a try. We were NOT disappointed!! The service was great...and the food was amazing!! Our waitress was named Findley and she was very helpful and answered all of our questions and offered suggestions for us to try (which we did). My husband said the clam chowder was the best he has ever tasted. I had the shrimp scampi with rice, husband had the classic seafood pasta and our daughter had the Ultimate combo. We were all very pleased with our choices. We got a piece of key lime pie and chocolate cake to go so haven't tasted it yet but feel confident we won't be disappointed based on how good the rest of the food was!!
Jennifer Bolin
Fantastic food. Great atmosphere. Excellent Customer service. We're from out of town. We used to have a Shells in our area and oh do we miss it. My daughter decided to try oysters for the first time. All of our food was delicious. We will definitely be back the next time we're in town!
Monica Lee
I love to go during lunch. Servers are always friendly and attentive. The food is good for the portion and price. The shrimp tacos are my fav! I also like their fried scallops. The sweet tea is also very good and refreshing.
Khaezarn
I can't really say enough... They have some of the very best seafood I've ever had anywhere at a casual price with excellent service. I will be back, frequently and often.
Coconut shrimp is taken to a whole new level here
Amazing fried seafood
Amazing grilled
Great sides
Phenomenal prices
You will not be disappointed.
Christy Moody
We have now eaten at this place twice. The food was great. the service was great. The second time though it was so cold in the building. That we wish we had our coats! (when it was 90 degrees outside in Florida.)
Prices are really good for fresh seafood.
Ryan Greer
This place is awesome!! First time in Tampa for business, read the reviews and decided to give it a try. Couldn't have been any more satisfied! We ate the shrimp nearly every way possible and not one complaint. Followed that with the grilled grouper. Perfection!!! Our waiter, DeMarko, was awesome also! Will definitely be back the next time in Tampa!!
Maureen Cosgrove
Excellent food, reasonable pricing, professional staff. Highly recommend for a great seafood meal
Bob LaRocca
Great food and excellent service. Thank you all for always being so consistent. Would highly recommend!
Tatiana Moody
Went there for my wedding and they were just great. The food was good and the people were so nice. I had a party of 25 People and they all loved the food, no ones order was wrong or messed up. The manger worked with my party to still be together dispite the day being valentines day. I wanted to say how awesome they were.
Karee Hamlin
Wonderful food with plenty of tasty options. Margaritas were delicious!! I had the jambalaya and took a cluster of crab legs home which was delightful. Busy location but ample parking. Restaurant was clean and wait staff was friendly.
Tom Simon
The general consensus was the food was about average. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. The price is about average for this section of Tampa. Overall, a good choice.
Kira Paskins
Loved the sign out front: we ain't pretty but our food is good. It couldn't have been more true.
For a seafood place, it was super casual and comfy. The portions were large and delicious. There was no wait, staff was friendly, and food came out quickly.
Simon T Katan
Food ok, service ok.
It is avarage for me.
Joni Barwick
A great place to have a casual seafood dinner and drinks. Our server, Juan, was so friendly and attentive. The food was great and the clam chowder is must!
Natalie Baird-King
Fantastic food and phenomenal service. Our server, Tanner, was attentive in every need we had. Great restaurant!
Wally Ojeda
We took a ride from Davenport (45 miles) and it was worth every mile driven....The food was excellent, the chowder was the best and the main dish was Salmon with Shrimp skew with a crab cakes and it was delicious My wife had the Seafood Pasta and she loved it. Very Affordable and good portions. Would go back again and again.
Andrea Wiren
Good food but the regular drink prices are a bit high. $2.99 for a soda is ridiculous! Loved the grilled shrimp, but the calamari was not fresh and seemed as if it came from a box. The waiter put in the wrong meal for my son and forgot to change it. I think he was fairly new.
Jason Davis
Really enjoyed the Blackened Shrimp Pasta, but my wife really disliked her Jambalaya. She ordered it with linguine instead of rice, which I think was part of the problem, but it seemed way overly rich and creamy in any case.
Will try again some time.
emily beck
My husband and I just left Shells. We’re so satisfied with both the quality of food and of service received! Our server, Christian, was spot on with his recommendations. Very clean place with a casual atmosphere. Try the oysters, they’re sustainably farmed and SO tender. Shells is a must if you’re in Tampa.
Tea E (Poker Spice)
My first time having hogfish. It was amazing
Verna' Soljasgt' Martin
This was my first time at Shell's since my younger years. So 30 years later, it was excellent. The server knew the history of the Shell's which is a plus. The food was seasoned to taste. You need add "Nothing.," that good. Oh and so is the server. You'll enjoy
Terry Watt
Really enjoyed our meal!
Squirrel Killer
Food was outstanding. Service was on point. Meals were cooked and delivered to our table in a timely manner and was cooked to perfection. And the prices were very reasonable. Will definitely be back any time we’re in Tampa. It’s a must eat kind of restaurant
john verrecchio
Party of nine (9) and not a single complaint. Food and service was phenomenal. They added 18% gratuity and our server, Brandon, deserved and got more added to the tip. Don’t pass on the clam chowder, it’s the best we ever had. Absolutely recommend for all guests young and old!
BE Garmon, Sr
This is a very nice casual place to eat. The service is impeccable! From the time we entered the door, all the while we were there, everyone that we encountered was wonderful. The Manager stopped by our table and checked on us! THIS is what customer service is all about! And did I mention that the food was delicious!!!
Jacob Landman
Wow. The seafood pasta was spectacular and for the price you absolutely can’t beat it. Highly suggest! I’ll be back.
Grifopapo Figueroa
Great service and the food was delicious. We came from Colorado and never tasted sea food like this ever back home...Doug was a great server he did amazing! We definitely coming back. The restaurant pleased 20 different people and each of us was satisfied. Thanks!!!
Tiffany Fanning
We were very impressed with the wait staff. Our food was absolutely amazing!!! I also want to give a HUGE shout out to the manager, Drew. It is rare to see a manager pick up a broom and help the wait staff clean up. Y'all have a good good one. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience.
Tammy Engel
Delicious seafood and outstanding service (thanks, Betsy)! I don't even really like seafood, but we went because my husband was in the mood for it. The reason I took away a star is due to the portion of the Feast meal being a little underwhelming. They did make it right when he said he was missing some substance on the plate, but it was a skimpy portion of fish until he asked about it. Also, our appetizer and kids meals (ordered first) came out after the other food. On the other hand, I really enjoyed my Shrimp and Cheese Tortellini dish with the yummy sauce (made in-house). The calamari was also good, and the kids' burgers disappeared pretty quick. My family of 4 ate for $45 (*military discount*) and left full.
Melinda Bodenweiser
Went with a group of people for dinner. The food was good.
Aaron Bennett
One thing I miss living in FL is good seafood from the pacific. Thankfully Shells Seafood has become a regular comfort to me. The restaurant is nice although I usually get it their food to go. The king crab legs, lobster, and shrimp tacos are my usual, and I always order the clam chowder with it. They give you a lot of food, and I've never been anything other than satisfied afterwards. When my family visits from CA I bring them here and they love it too. Highly recommend trying this place.
Sonali B.
What a wonderful experience!! Our food was absolutely delicious and the environment was so nice, clean and laid back. Our server, Juan, was very attentive and kind. Happy customers!!!
Kim Abrams
If you love seafood, this is the place to be. The crab legs, shrimp, and oysters were outstanding! Service was equally good and the prices were very good. Quality seafood at good prices with great drinks and service! Definitely check them out! I will be back!
Gregory Gray
We went in and were seated promptly for dinner. We had a good selection of fresh fish to choose from, which, when in Florida, we always like. Our party of four all had something different. First up, the onion rings. Now let me tell you, when it comes to onion rings, you could say I am somewhat of a connoisseur. The onion rings were good bordering on fantastic, especially the small crispy ones. Next, one in our party had a salad which was pretty standard fare but good nonetheless. Finally, our entrées arrived... We all were surprised at the portion size even though, in a couple of instances, it was supposed to be 6 Oz, there was definitely more! I personally had the hogfish, grilled. It was butterflied with the tail left on (absolutely no bones which should be a given) with a lemon butter sauce applied. It was really a great piece of fresh fish. I opted for the fresh vegetables and parsley potatoes, the vegetables were delicious with a mix of onion, zucchini, green beans, carrots and corn. My Wife had the crab cakes and they were quite possibly the best I have ever tasted. Probably 75% jumbo lump crab meat with just the perfect amount of herbs, vegetables and bread crumbs. These were definitely the highlight of the night for us. The service was immaculate, and we all left well fed, fat, and satisfied. We were both greeted and thanked at the door by who we thought was probably the management, so overall a great experience!
Angela Mathews
Great place, great food, and excellent service. My first visit was today, and everything was amazing. We were acknowledged and seated immediately, and our waiter, Aaron, was very friendly, personable, entertaining and just did an all-around great job making sure we were well-taken care of. The food was divine, loved the crab cake appetizers, and their salmon entrée was perfection! Would definitely recommend this place & will definitely visit again!
Lazaro Amey Bravo
Wow the best fresh food ever. I just traveled from fort Myers because the review I read online, and wow it was way way better than we expect it. Really super fresh seafood there's no better than this place. But the biggest bonus the friendly waiter jeff , man this guy is awesome, the happiest and the most helpful guy ever, and I won't forget about the manager, she is really good with customers. I Will recommend this place to all my friends and family. I am coming back for sure. Thank you so much Jeff for the great service.
Vinh Than
I ordered fried catfish and grilled shrimp on skewers along with clam chowder, they were all so delicious! Kicked myself for not ordering the bowl size clam chowder as that was best ever since I could taste the clams in every bite. Great friend staff to answer all my questions. Can't wait to come back here again on my next trip to Tampa.
LL H
Let me start by saying that I have given 3 stars for the service not the food.
I have been going to Shells for nearly 25 years. When they closed the restaurants in the Orlando area I was disappointed. It was nice to see them again in Tampa. The food here is good and does not disappoint. I would recommend you visit here. The atmosphere is very indicative of what you expect in Florida.
My three star rating is not because of the food but the service. Our server paid more attention talking with her coworkers than she did to the patrons. People who came in after us who were being served by others got their food before we did. We were never offered refills on our drinks (I had water, my friend had a beer). When it came to pay the check I had my credit card in hand to hint that we were ready. She was less than 15 feet from us and could not tear herself away from the conversation.
It has been awhile since I have been to Shells and I will visit again the next time I am in Tampa. (I hope they return to Orlando.)
Josh Shepherd
This place was excellent! We found it by doing a simple google search search. With over 1600 reviews and such a high star rating we had to try it. We pulled up and it reminds you of a mom and pop type place. The food was fresh and has tons of flavor! The restaurant was very clean as well we the bathrooms. The staff was on point and our entire order was correct! I normally do not do reviews, but this place was well worth my time to do it!
John Rochelle
Loves shells! Shrimp pasta is always good as is the baby lobster pasta. Fantastic clam chowder!! Service is always great!
Charles Cunningham
Old school restaurant the food was spectacular Brandon was my waiter he was great the jabbalaya was a 12 on a 10 scale went back in Tampa I will only go to Shell's seafood
sahira khoury
The best grill salmon I had ever eaten. The portion is just right. Also their key limon pie is the best I had tried. The customer services was excelent!
MSBIZZPRODUCTIONS
Always love every shells I go to. I went during the lunch rush and my waitress was still extremely thorough. I order the muscles everytime and I decided I wanted a half pound of king crab. My waitress warned me that the market price went up and that there were other cheaper options on the menu. Not most waitresses would be so up front, they'd look at it as a higher tip. I think her name was Rachel. Got the shrimp skewers and a side of lemon. I would definitely recommend this! Great food never dissapoints.
Michelle Goble
we traveled Maine to New Hampshire to Boston. never did we find a better, tastier clam chowder. Shell's is still the best!
Kellie Eppa
I have not been to a Shells in close to 20 years. Spent the weekend in Tampa for my birthday and passed a sign, best choice of the day. We had calamari , conch fritters and clam chowder for appetizer and Felix salmon and pasta with baby lobster. It was absolutely amazing. I would of given 5 stars had I not gone to the bathroom. I did however state that to the host because I could not find a manager. Hopefully he corrected that, I did note to him how delicious everything was but if I went to the bathroom first, I wouldn't of eaten there as I feel a general rule is, if everything including the restroom is clean them the kitchen must be.
xavier smith
This is a great place to eat! They make all their food from scratch and everything is so delicious! Crystal S. is such a sweet server! The food she recommended were amazing! We will definitely be back to see her!
Kristina Perry
We stumbled across this place after picking family up from the Tampa airport. And boy were we glad to find it! The owner seemed to be very involved in what was going on and she was very friendly. Then at the end of our meal she noticed my nephew didnt eat his oysters. She asked if everything was ok and she ended up taking them off of the bill bc he didnt like them. We were so pleasantly surprised. The restuarant had a super cute feel and the rest of us all enjoyed the food
Mama Loves Jesus
Thanks to the cop at the airport who recommended Shells. The food was amazing. Since I’m a foodie, I decided to try several dishes. I started with the clam chowder. It was the best I’ve ever had. It would have been even better if someone had tasted it because it was too salty. With that being said, it was still really really good.
I tried the fried calamari next. Cooked to perfection!! My body was so happy, I noticed myself dancing and eating to the music. This is usually what my sister would do.
Next I tried the seafood pasta which had clams, shrimp, mussels, and one other fish. The only thing I would suggest is grilling the shrimp or something because it was too bland going against the other flavors in the dish. I left the shrimp on an otherwise best seafood pasta I’ve ever eaten. The only reason they don’t get 5 stars is because the lemonade (pink) came out of a koolaid pack I think. The service was excellent. I’m sorry I didn’t post this review when I knew my server’s name. Finally, Shells is not pretentious, and their food is the best in Central Florida.
Shells, please know that when I come back next week, I will have an entire crew with me.
Jen Gross
Visiting from Pittsburgh, my friend and I wanted seafood. We found Shells through an online search. Best place ever!!! Food was fantastic and came out piping hot. Taylor, our server was great, super friendly, helpful and fast. Next time we’re in Florida we are definitely coming back! If you’re in the area, you will not regret coming here.
atg maryland
Mahimahi was ok, Seafood stew was disappointing with fatty part of the salmon belly that congealed the sauce when it cooled. Clams (4) were all shriveled on the inside... Nothing to eat. Shrimps were boiled firm, but tasted ok. Baby scallops were not even registering. Shrimp and scallop pasta, just lots of pasta...left majority of it once the shrimp and scallops ran out. Skip the stew and pasta. Calamari is small sized, lots of tasteless batter and greasy. Prices are reasonable, but food is disappointing. Stick to fish and fried foods.
Joseph Vetter
Was originally planning to go bowling on date night with my wife but plans change heh. My first time eating at Shells and my wife raves how good the food was since she eats out with her girlfriends. I had the scallop, shrimp pasta and it was delicious! Good service also!
Barbara Hanley
This place is awesome, we drive from St.Pete. to to eat here.The baby lobster pasta is the best.I take my mom from Nursing home 88 yrs old and she loves it too. chocolate cakes and ice cream enough for 2. Ask for Crystal she is a terrific waitress and what a memory. The staff is very professional and gives everyone a nice comfortable atmosphere to have lunch or dinner. Highly recommend
Alisyn McCabe
Excellent food! Friendly staff & reasonable service times. Everyone enjoyed their selections & we all took home leftovers. You've gotta try the Shrimp and Crab dip appetizer!
Anna Renfro
Fun atmosphere. Great service. Food was amazing! They had plenty of options, which were all fairly priced. Driving by, you would not think much of it. But the inside is fun and welcoming, the staff was all very kind.
Scott Nicholson
Just passing by and am so happy I stopped in. The chowder was some of the best, oysters were fresh and delicious, and the big easy mahi mahi dish was exactly what the dr ordered. Loved everything about the place. Our server Annie was great as well!
Chris Charters
Excellent food, first time there, and not being familiar with all of their selections, we asked for help from both the hostess and the waiter. Both were equally helpful when it came to making our selection. Very fresh seafood, great selection and delicious. Try the hogfish, it's well worth the gamble if you've never tried it
Juno Irving
The food was wonderful, portion size and price was perfect. The best part was our server Cassidy she was excellent, we came in from out of town and she treated us like we were regulars. 5 star spot would suggest anyone to swing by and check them out. I suggest the Salmon Felix 😋 …
Philip Zen
Very friendly staff and excellent food. However, on this visit our waitress was a bit green. She was friendly, but didn't tell us about the specials and didn't check back with us after she brought our food. On previous visits we received ice tea refills, but this time not even a visit back by the waitress. I also needed tartar sauce and lemons.
Matthew Mangold
They have Orange Roughy, and it was outstanding. Fish dip good, and my g.f. meal was also top of the line! Shells still rocks, and stands the test of time!
Cheryl Vitale
We went to Shells this past Monday. The food is AMAZING! The portions are large. Be prepared to bring some home. The prices were reasonable and the service overall was excellent. We will definitely be back and tell our friends to go to Shells!
Bill Meany
Nice local restaurant in the Tampa area. Most of their offerings are seafood, but they do have other options to choose from. We tried some pasta and seafood combinations and were pleased with our choices. Prices are reasonable. Location is easy to locate from the street and there is ample parking.
Tracy Loy
It's been 3 years since I moved from Tampa, and one of the places I've missed is Shells in S. Tampa. The food is always delicious; this trip the Fried Oysters entree was top notch! Service is friendly, prices are reasonable and I will most definitely stop the next time I'm in town!
Wendi Hall-Gonzales, Esquire
I love this place for a casual low key place to enjoy seafood and other specialties. I particularly enjoy the shrimp and scallop pasta. Really good and great flavor! Never disappoints! Our service was wonderful too! Overall great experience!
James T
The food and server was great. The reason for my low rating is how Sarah the manager on duty handled my question. I asked for the 10% LA Fitness discount and was told they don't do that. On my way out I asked Sarah why did they stop? Her response was I been here 4.5 yrs and I never heard of that and she stated she asked another co-worker who has been there a long time and they haven't heard of it. I told her ever time I come they always have given the discount. Her customer service should have been more professional and said, Sir I will honor it this time but we no longer offer a discount. Not I never heard of it and I been hear for over 4 yrs. Also she stated maybe it was promotion when the gym opened. It can't be a promotion when they have us the discount every time in the past.
Pat Atteberry
It was fairly blah. The service was great, it was a nice place. However the food was just blah. Not bad, it tasted fine, but not something i would recommend or go back to.
Kevin Ellison
Truly great seafood in a local place. To be honest it didn't look like much from the outside, but the parking lot was packed, our waitress was phenomenal, and the food was amazing. No special sauces or toppings on mine, just really fresh and great fish.
Cyndy Rathbun
Great food! Wonderful service! Excellent experience!
Khristopher Boyle
Looking for a decently priced seafood place that won't break your wallet and taste just like if you were on the beach?!
SHELLS IS THE PLACE TO GO!
This family owned restaurant offers fresh and absolutely amazing seafood options! Every single thing we got tasted so fresh and amazing!
Eric Mercado
Food was amazing! We don't have this chain where we live so we'll definitely be back when we visit the area again. Service was great too.
LaDon Williams
Always a great experience. The food and service are consistently good. That seafood dip is a family favorite. Usually order 2, one with chips and the other without...the kids just like to eat it with a spoon :)
Nick Ciranni
A great place! Casual, friendly, and down-to-earth. Clam Chowder was some of the best I ever had; jam-packed with chunks of clams, potatoes, etc. Ultimate Combo was equally outstanding with grill salmon, shrimp, and a very nice crab cake! I'm a big eater and left fully full.
Christopher S Crawford
I've been coming to shell's restaurants for 30 years at this point and I've never Visitor the show on South Tampa tell maybe highway until today and I have to report that the food was the very best shells presentation I've ever witnessed in my 30 years of coming here to a shell's restaurant and the tartar sauce was the most lemonade that I've ever had in my life ruined cocktail sauce was sharp pungent and horseradish laiden, the shrimp pasta was the best I have had anywhere EVER and THE FRIED FOOD WAS PERFECT. No smoke in my report, I cannot believe my testament either.
Linda Richardson
We come down to spring training every year (my son and I). We stay very close to this place but never ventured in. We did this evening and we extremely delighted. Great food and service (shout out to Katherine with a "K"). You will not be disappointed if you are looking for family atmosphere and the best seafood,
Ruthann “Rubymama” Hernandez
Expensive, great waitress. Food was just okay....had the Mezxo it was meh....
Marilyn Alequin
The first time here; I wanted to eat seafood at a seafood restaurant. I wasn't disappointed with the menu. The shrimp plater was so many shrimps. I have never been given so many shrimps. The steam red potatoes were great with olive oil. The Cole slaw was also good and different.
Sharon Bell-Hill
The food was much improved but we had to clean our table as well as wiping the seats. It was a birthday lunch for my dear sister. The waitress was too eager and interrupted our meal and conversations more than seven times during the course of our luncheon. It was not crowded that day at 12:30 so perhaps she was told to keep checking on us.
Amanee Cabbagestalk
We had dinner at Shells on a Saturday night. The pasta was delicious and we received large portions. The service was extremely slow although the restaurant wasn't crowded. I'm pretty sure we weren't assigned a server so we had to wave someone down to take our order ourselves and then the food took quite some time to come out as well.
John G
My son and daughter in law took me out for dinner tonight. We actually went to a different restaurant but left disappointed and wound up at Shells. Excellent, excellent service and food proportions at very reasonable prices. If there was a ten star rating you would get it from me. Thanks for the wonderful experience.
lance kellam
Excellent reasonably priced seafood options in a comfortable atmosphere. Everything was fresh made to order and the service was on point.
Pedro Herrera
Best oysters in town and the menu selection is superb and the food is amazing including deserts. The staff is super friendly the facility is clean and the atmosphere is great! Stop by here with the family and friends or bring the whole office here on your next lunch adventure and be sure to let the owner know I sent you!
Diane Gougelet
Enjoyed the Fried Calamari with 'Diablo' sauce...it must be me but it tasted like plain Marinara. Took home Baby Lobster Pasta. Looking forward to enjoying that tonight.
Parking was a bit difficult...not enough Disabled Parking and even when restaurant was empty parking nearby was limited.
Gary is a new server learning the "ropes". He did very well and shows he cares for his customers...GREAT JOB, DUDE!
Jackie
Nice place. Service was awesome. Our waitress Fallon was very attentive and friendly. Food was great had the crab and shrimp trio. Didn't care for the peel and eat shrimp but the snow crab was divine!
Jeremy Kidd
Amazing food, I had their grouper sandwich and shrimp scampi both were excellent. It is a very lively place. cocktails, beer, wine, craft beer. Great selection of fresh fish. I could not recommend this place more.
Delana Thomas
Great food and great service! Shrimp pasta, baby lobster pasta, and the fresh and steamed oysters are to die for! The skinny margarita is amazing (and this coming from a margarita connoisseur!
Cierra McNeal
The food was fresh and the staff was very nice. I appreciated that all of the staff were wearing masks during this surge phase of the pandemic.
Johnny Rivera
Excellent seafood restaurant great prices and staff is great and excellent happy hour and finally the coleslaw is to die for absolutely delicious.
Ella Banks-Fuggs
I visited Tampa the week in July 2019 from up North. I ordered shrimp & scallop pasta and my daughter ordered buffalo shrimp. This was our second visit to the resturant since 2017. The food is GREAT! We'd love to have a Shells in our hometown.
Good food is memoarable & goes a long way!!!
Donna Kramer
Great place! The best seafood, and clam chowder ever! Great service, friendly staff, an excellent first visit!
Nicole T
Good food, reasonable prices, nice atmosphere. Grilled shrimp tasted like it was fresh off the back yard barbie. Finley, our server, was friendly and helpful. If we lived in the Tampa area, would eat here all the time.
Donya Carter
In Tampa to take the Kids to Busch Gardens but wanted a good seafood dinner since we are in Florida. This was an awesome meal. The best clam chowder I have ever eaten! We had snow crab legs and fisherman's feast! Son had Shrimp Pasta. Everything was just wonderful! Service was just as great as the food!
Carol Kadri
Our family stopped in here on our way to Clearwater Beach for some lunch, based off of the reviews we read. The place was decorated casually in a beach theme and was clean. We asked the server if they served battered fish and was told yes. Ended up being breaded, so not to our liking. The portions were average. One of our group had scallops and they were a little hard to find lol - small bay scallops. Every item was breaded in the same coating so you didn’t really get to taste the flavour of the seafood item. In the end, this restaurant is ok - not bad, not great. I would keep looking for a better seafood place though.
Kayla Person
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Tampa. I can’t resist getting the same thing every visit. I always go for the Salmon Felix and the shrimp and crab dip. AMAZING! And their strawberry coconut mojito is off the wall !!!!
Benny Perez
The food and service is always wonderful. Recently noticed a lot of new employees, and they are pleasant. We eat here almost weekly for our seafood intake. Thank you for great food and service. Today we tried something new and it was great.
Allen Whisler
Great seafood at a reasonable price! The staff is friendly and quick, particularly our waitress Genesis.
Ieisha Humphrey
Amazing. Absolutely amazing. Friendly staff and awesome food at costs that don't break the bank. Scallops and shrimps for less than $20? Yes, it's real. Do yourself a favor and go. The salted caramel cheesecake is to die for! I relished every bite of it. This will be my go-to spot for great food when I'm in Tampa.
Kathy Roach
Delicious food, and great service. The raw oysters are huge, fresh, and delicious. The whole lobster melts in your mouth. Key lime pie is also great. I wish they had a GA location with the same quality.
wendy varrin
The girls taking care of my to go order were extremely helpful since I was out of town and needed many extras. The fish spread was very good and I don't think I have had their shrimp pasta in 20 years or more, still delicious.
Sh0t Dead
Absolutely love this restaurant! Came to Florida to visit my fiance, but fell in love with this place while I was there. The staff was so sweet and the food is to die for. I was visiting there for a week and went there twice because I couldn't get enough! Will definitely be back there again after our wedding.
Carole Newkirk
Love this place. The food is consistently delicious, the wait staff are personable and friendly. I love their salmon. I haven't found it anywhere where I like it as well. We go there often.
Chris Lightning
Awesome food. To start we each had delicious New England Clam Chowder. Lots of fresh pieces of clams. Next we had Buffalo Shrimp for an appetizer. The shrimp were lightly breaded and just the right amount of seasoning. Definitely will be ordering buffalo shrimp again. I had the Fried Grouper w/ french fries and cole slaw. The whole dinner was delicious. Large quantity of fresh grouper. The homemade cole slaw had pieces of Mandarin oranges. Great recipe and was very tasty. The French fries were hot and just the right amt of salt. My friend had the Fisherman's Wharf dinner. It came with fried shrimp, scallops, clam strips and a large piece of fresh fish 🐟. My friend also had the cole slaw and french fries 🍟🍽️ His dinner was delicious. For the price, it came with a large portion of everything. The whole experience was extraordinary. One of the best seafood places in Tampa. Highly recommend it!!!
Sneha P
One of the best seafoods I have had. We ordered fresh catch of the day - Mahi and King Crab legs. They were fresh and delicious. The drinks were refreshing too. Loved it. We were all smiles towards end of the meal. Totally recommend this place.
William Birchum
We ate at Shells Seafood and it was excellent. I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes good seafood in a relaxed atmosphere. Try the Big Easy. It is Mahi Mahi covered in shrimp with creole sauce.
Only got 5 stars because I couldn't give it 6 stars. Dang good food
Paquita Poindexter
The grilled seafood platter was so tasty in its simplicity. I loved the snapper and the seasoning used on it. There was lots of black pepper. The grilled veggies were cooked well, not overly soggy. I substituted the potatoes for the rice. Perfect meal for after a plane ride!
Raul Montalvo
Flavor of the food was good the fried food specially was above average but the stew like food was salty. Jambalaya was not what I spect it it was salty and it was just a stew of shrimp and sausage over dry rice. The alcoholic drinks are below average. Again over all taste is good. Need to work on the salt.
Just Me
My family used to go to Shells when they were in South Florida but hadn't been to one in about 15 years. The food was definitely as good as I remembered. I had the shrimp pasta with marinara instead of their cream sauce and it was fabulous! Lots of shrimp!! Other dishes ordered were chicken pasta and baby lobster pasta and they were also delicious.
Cyndi Perez
Stopped in to have some crab while visiting the Tampa area. Casual andblaid back with awesome food! Rachel took great care of us - very friendly and made great drinks as well! Crab was served up with a great slaw and potatoes. We would definitely recommend Shells!
Nia White
This place is awesome. I had some of the best coconut shrimp with fries ever! The people are so friendly. They all seem to love their job. We even went on July 4th. You must go to Shells when you go to Tampa.