Reviews for Shells Seafood in Tampa, FL
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 toour liking. I ordered the Baby Lobster Pasta, and it was DELICIOUS. It was freshly cooked, and looked just as it appears inonline photos. I would definitely eat here again, if I come back to visit the area. Read more
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 agreat dinner Read more
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 thechowder over the bisque this time. Lots of clam, VERY tender, and large pieces of FLAVORFUL bacon. Incredible. (But! I AM comingback for that bisque. Such a buttery flavor, it was pretty incredible too.) Fallon was extremely attentive, while not beingoverbearing which is tough to balance. And the calamari was fried to perfection. Everything was right. SO right. We'll be back. Read more
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 Idid. It was so flavorful without being heavy like many creamy pastas tend to be. I pleasantly surprised by the amount of lobsterthey included in the dish. I expected them to skimp like most places but there was way more than expected and it balanced outthe pasta really well. The oysters were fresh and enjoyable too. My daughter had the shrimp pasta which seems to be whatthey?re famous for. I expected it to be just another shrimp scampi type dish but it was also beyond our expectations. You can?tgo wrong with either dish. Our waitress Trinity was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. I?ll definitely goback the next time I?m in Tampa. The restaurant ranks in my top three for lifetime great meals Read more
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 andthe best I have ever had. The cioppino was delicious, but was missing something. I think a little vermouth would have put itover 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 outof the kitchen to be noticed. Read more
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. Broughtdrinks out quickly, as well as my clam chowder and a dish of lemons for my water. Our entrees were next, and as delicious asalways. Husband loves his fried shrimp. I tried the crab cake appetizer. The crab cakes were better than expected, with a sideof 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! Read more
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 dishesto choose from. These dishes are perfectly paired with a cup of creamy, homemade clam chowder. The service is top=notch, andthe employees work in perfect synchrony. If our server was ever busy, another server, busser, or even manager would check in onus and clear plates or ask if we wanted refills. Great experience from top to bottom. Read more
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 tastyas well! I will definitely be returning next time I am in the area Read more