Shells Seafood

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

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.

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!

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.