The Hard Shell Bellgrade Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to The Hard Shell Bellgrade, a seafood haven located in Midlothian, VA. This vibrant eatery beckons locals and visitors alike with its exquisite menu, celebrating the ocean's bounty. Each dish is crafted to elevate the flavor profile of fresh ingredients, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
- Crab Cake Entree: A standout at $32.95, renowned for its rich, delectable flavors.
- Caribbean Shrimp & Grouper Tacos: Crispy fried fish paired with vibrant toppings for just $18.95.
- Lobster Tail & Crab Cake: Indulgent and satisfying at $39.95, perfect for special occasions.
- Breakfast Options: Don't miss the Garden Omelet or the classic Eggs Benedict, starting at $10.95.
Patrons rave about the warm atmosphere and attentive service, making each visit feel special. Dive into their desserts like the creamy vanilla bean crème brûlée, as it's sure to leave you craving more. At The Hard Shell Bellgrade, quality seafood meets a charming dining experience, beckoning you to come back for more.
DINNER - Gift Card Payments
If You Wish To Pay With An RRG Gift Card, Please Call Us Directly, 804-464-1476, To Place Your Take-Out Order. Thank You!
1/2 Lb Dungeness Crab
1 Lb Dungeness Crab
1 Lb Snow Crab Legs
1/2 DZN Chesapeake Oysters
DZN Chesapeake Oysters
1/2 DZN Ruby Salts
DZN Ruby Salts
1/2 DZN Blue Point Oysters
DZN Blue Point Oysters
1/2 DZN Middle Neck Clams
DZN Middle Neck Clams
1/2 Lb Steamed Mussels
1 LB Steamed Mussels
1/2 Lb Steamed Shrimp
1 Lb Steamed Shrimp
Warm Crab Cocktail
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
5 shrimp, cocktail sauce
Chilled King Crab Combo
1 1/4 lobster, 12 mussels, 6 each shrimp, oysters, clams
Chilled Lobster Combo
Steamed Snow Crab Combo
1 cluster snow crab, 6 mussels, 3 each shrimp, oysters, clams
Steamed Lobster Combo
DINNER - RAW BAR
DINNER - APPETIZERS
BBQ Rib APP
tender molasses bbq glazed pork ribs, fried onions
Brussels Sprouts APP
cranberry, parmesan, bacon
Calamari
sweet chili & horseradish peppercorn aioli
Crab Cake APP
whipped potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter & house tartar
Crab Dip
old bay, parmesan, lump crab, toasted baguette
Fried Oyster APP
corn relish, house hot sauce, cilantro lime crema
Oysters ROCK
old bay, parmesan, lump crab, toasted baguette
Roasted Mussels
white wine herb lemon garlic butter, bacon, toasted bread
ROLLS
whipped potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter & house tartar
Scallop APP
dates, lardons, sage brown butter
Truffle Fries
horseradish aioli
Tuna Tacos
ponzu, red onion, scallion, sesame
CUP She Crab
topped with crab meat Ready to Heat or Ready to Eat
BOWL She Crab
topped with crab meat Ready to Heat or Ready to Eat
Mixed Greens Salad
carrots, tomatoes, radish, red onion, lemon herb vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons, white anchovies
Baby Iceberg Wedge
tomatoes, smoked bacon, red onion, gorgonzola dressing
Small House Salad
Small Caesar
CUP Shrimp Bisque
BOWL Shrimp Bisque
DINNER - SOUPS & SALADS
DINNER - SANDWICHES
Angus Burger
8oz, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun.
Blackened Tuna Sandwich
pickled carrots, radish, jalapeno, cilantro crema, brioche bun
Crab Cake Sandwich
house tartar, arugula, brioche bun
Hard Shell Burger
smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions, horseradish aioli, brioche bun
Lobster Roll
served hot with butter or cold with citrus herb aioli and shredded lettuce
Fried Oyster Po Boy
lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, chipotle
Blackened Mahi
coconut rice, sauteed spinach, pineapple salsa, plantain chip
Crab Cake Entree
corn and sweet potato salad, chipotle lime aioli, quest fresco
Fish Tacos
fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli
Fried Oyster Entree
whipped potatoes, sauteed spinach, corn relish, cilantro lime crema
Hard Shell Pasta
linguini, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, lobster tail, tomato basil marinara
Lobster Tail & Crabcake
whipped potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
Pan Seared Salmon
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
Rockfish
whipped potatoes, brussels, dates, bacon, lemon butter
Shrimp & Scallops
orange blossom sticky rice, sauteed vegetables, soy ginger butter
Shrimp Pasta
asparagus, cherry tomatoes, parmesan leek cream
Single Lobster Tail
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
Twin Lobster Tails
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
All Scallops S&S
orange blossom sticky rice, sauteed vegetables, soy ginger butter
DINNER - MAINS
DINNER - MEATS
16oz Ribeye & Shrimp
14 Oz NY Strip & Crab
roasted potatoes, asparagus, jumbo shrimp, herb compound butter
6oz Filet
whipped potatoes, asparagus, rosemary demi-glace
Filet & Lobster Tail
whipped potatoes, asparagus, drawn butter
Rib ENTREE
house made molasses BBQ sauce, french fries, red cabbage slaw
Rib & Crab Combo
1/2 rack of ribs, 1 cluster dungeness crab, french fries, red cabbage slaw
Pan Roasted Chicken
whipped potatoes, sauteed spinach, herb pan sauce
Steak Frites
house-cut fries, horseradish & house steak sauce
SP Mahi
SP Rockfish
SP Salmon
SP Tuna
DINNER - SIMPLY PREPARED
DINNER - UTENSILS
Please Add This Item If You Need Utensils. Otherwise They WILL NOT Be Included With Your Order.
If You Wish To Pay With An RRG Gift Card, Please Call Us Directly, 804-464-1476, To Place Your Take-Out Order. Thank You!
Gift Card Payments
RAW BAR
1/2 DZN Chesapeake Oysters
DZN Chesapeake Oysters
1/2 DZN Ruby Salts
DZN Ruby Salts
1/2 DZN Blue Point Oysters
DZN Blue Point Oysters
1/2 DZN Middle Neck Clams
DZN Middle Neck Clams
1/2 Lb Steamed Shrimp
1 Lb Steamed Shrimp
1/2 Lb Steamed Mussels
1 LB Steamed Mussels
1 Lb Snow Crab Legs
1/2 Lb Dungeness Crab
1 Lb Dungeness Crab
Warm Crab Cocktail
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
5 shrimp, cocktail sauce
Steamed Snow Crab Combo
1 cluster snow crab, 6 mussels, 3 each shrimp, oysters, clams
Steamed Lobster Combo
Chilled King Crab Combo
1 1/4 lobster, 12 mussels, 6 each shrimp, oysters, clams
Chilled Lobster Combo
1/2 Dozen Blue Point Oysters
DZN Blue Points
1/2 Lb Dungeness
Chilled Lobster Tower
BBQ Rib APP
tender molasses bbq glazed pork ribs, fried onions
Brussels Sprouts APP
cranberry, parmesan, bacon
Calamari
sweet chili & horseradish peppercorn aioli
Crab Cake APP
whipped potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter & house tartar
Crab Dip
old bay, parmesan, lump crab, toasted baguette
Fried Oyster APP
corn relish, house hot sauce, cilantro lime crema
Oysters ROCK
old bay, parmesan, lump crab, toasted baguette
Roasted Mussels
white wine herb lemon garlic butter, bacon, toasted bread
ROLLS
whipped potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter & house tartar
Scallop APP
dates, lardons, sage brown butter
Truffle Fries
horseradish aioli
Tuna Tacos
ponzu, red onion, scallion, sesame
Shrimp Cocktail
Pan Roasted Mussels
APPETIZERS
SOUPS & SALADS
CUP She Crab
topped with crab meat Ready to Heat or Ready to Eat
BOWL She Crab
topped with crab meat Ready to Heat or Ready to Eat
Mixed Greens Salad
carrots, tomatoes, radish, red onion, lemon herb vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons, white anchovies
Baby Iceberg Wedge
tomatoes, smoked bacon, red onion, gorgonzola dressing
Small House Salad
Small Caesar
CUP Shrimp Bisque
BOWL Shrimp Bisque
Sub Cup She Crab
Sub Bowl She Crab
Burrata Salad
Cup She Crab Soup
with lump crab & sherry. Served ready to heat or ready to eat!
Bowl She Crab Soup
with lump crab and sherry. Served ready to heat or ready to eat!
Angus Burger
8oz, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun.
Blackened Tuna Sandwich
pickled carrots, radish, jalapeno, cilantro crema, brioche bun
Crab Cake Sandwich
house tartar, arugula, brioche bun
Hard Shell Burger
smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions, horseradish aioli, brioche bun
Lobster Roll
served hot with butter or cold with citrus herb aioli and shredded lettuce
Fried Oyster Po Boy
lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, chipotle
Cajun Chicken Wrap
grilled chicken, monteray jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli
White Cheddar BLT
smoked bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli
Cali Club
smoked bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli
SANDWICHES
MAINS
Blackened Mahi
coconut rice, sauteed spinach, pineapple salsa, plantain chip
Crab Cake Entree
corn and sweet potato salad, chipotle lime aioli, quest fresco
Fish Tacos
fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli
Fried Oyster Entree
whipped potatoes, sauteed spinach, corn relish, cilantro lime crema
Hard Shell Pasta
linguini, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, lobster tail, tomato basil marinara
Lobster Tail & Crabcake
whipped potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
Pan Seared Salmon
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
Rockfish
whipped potatoes, brussels, dates, bacon, lemon butter
Shrimp & Scallops
orange blossom sticky rice, sauteed vegetables, soy ginger butter
Shrimp Pasta
asparagus, cherry tomatoes, parmesan leek cream
Single Lobster Tail
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
Twin Lobster Tails
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
All Scallops S&S
orange blossom sticky rice, sauteed vegetables, soy ginger butter
16oz Ribeye & Shrimp
14 Oz NY Strip & Crab
roasted potatoes, asparagus, jumbo shrimp, herb compound butter
6oz Filet
whipped potatoes, asparagus, rosemary demi-glace
Filet & Lobster Tail
whipped potatoes, asparagus, drawn butter
Rib ENTREE
house made molasses BBQ sauce, french fries, red cabbage slaw
Rib & Crab Combo
1/2 rack of ribs, 1 cluster dungeness crab, french fries, red cabbage slaw
Pan Roasted Chicken
whipped potatoes, sauteed spinach, herb pan sauce
Steak Frites
house-cut fries, horseradish & house steak sauce
MEATS
SIMPLY PREPARED
SP Mahi
SP Rockfish
SP Salmon
SP Tuna
Please Add This Item If You Need Utensils. Otherwise They WILL NOT Be Included With Your Order.
UTENSILS
LUNCH - RAW BAR
1/2 DZN Chesapeake Oysters
DZN Chesapeake Oysters
1/2 DZN Ruby Salts
DZN Ruby Salts
1/2 DZN Blue Point Oysters
DZN Blue Point Oysters
1/2 DZN Middle Neck Clams
DZN Middle Neck Clams
1/2 Lb Steamed Shrimp
1 Lb Steamed Shrimp
1/2 Lb Steamed Mussels
1 LB Steamed Mussels
1 Lb Snow Crab Legs
1/2 Lb Dungeness Crab
1 Lb Dungeness Crab
Warm Crab Cocktail
Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
5 shrimp, cocktail sauce
Steamed Snow Crab Combo
1 cluster snow crab, 6 mussels, 3 each shrimp, oysters, clams
Steamed Lobster Combo
Chilled King Crab Combo
1 1/4 lobster, 12 mussels, 6 each shrimp, oysters, clams
Chilled Lobster Combo
BBQ Rib APP
tender molasses bbq glazed pork ribs, fried onions
Brussels Sprouts APP
cranberry, parmesan, bacon
Calamari
sweet chili & horseradish peppercorn aioli
Crab Cake App
house tartar sauce
Crab Dip
old bay, parmesan, lump crab, toasted baguette
Fried Oyster APP
corn relish, house hot sauce, cilantro lime crema
Roasted Mussels
white wine herb lemon garlic butter, bacon, toasted bread
Scallop APP
dates, lardons, sage brown butter
Truffle Fries
horseradish aioli
Tuna Tacos
ponzu, red onion, scallion, sesame
ROLLS
LUNCH - APPETIZERS
LUNCH - SOUPS & SALADS
CUP She Crab
topped with crab meat Ready to Heat or Ready to Eat
BOWL She Crab
topped with crab meat Ready to Heat or Ready to Eat
Mixed Greens Salad
carrots, tomatoes, radish, red onion, lemon herb vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons, white anchovies
Baby Iceberg Wedge
tomatoes, smoked bacon, red onion, gorgonzola dressing
Small House Salad
Small Caesar
Sub Cup She Crab
Sub Bowl She Crab
Burrata Salad
Angus Burger
8oz, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun.
Hard Shell Burger
smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions, horseradish aioli, brioche bun
Blackened Tuna Sandwich
pickled carrots, radish, jalapeno, cilantro crema, brioche bun
Cajun Chicken Wrap
grilled chicken, monteray jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli
Crab Cake Sandwich
house tartar, arugula, brioche bun
Fried Oyster Po Boy
lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, chipotle
Lobster Roll
served hot with butter or cold with citrus herb aioli and shredded lettuce
White Cheddar BLT
smoked bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli
Cali Club
smoked bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli
LUNCH - SANDWICHES
LUNCH - ENTREES
Grouper Tacos
fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli
Shrimp Tacos
fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli
Fried Oyster Entree
whipped potatoes, sauteed spinach, corn relish, cilantro lime crema
Seared Salmon
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
L-Crab Cake Entree
L - Shrimp & Scallops
orange blossom sticky rice, sauteed vegetables, soy ginger butter
Steak Frites
house-cut fries, horseradish & house steak sauce
Single Lobster Tail
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
SP Mahi
SP Rockfish
SP Salmon
SP Tuna
LUNCH - SIMPLY PREPARED
ENTREES
Grouper Tacos
fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli
Shrimp Tacos
fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli
Fried Oyster Entree
whipped potatoes, sauteed spinach, corn relish, cilantro lime crema
Seared Salmon
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
L-Crab Cake Entree
L - Shrimp & Scallops
orange blossom sticky rice, sauteed vegetables, soy ginger butter
Steak Frites
house-cut fries, horseradish & house steak sauce
Single Lobster Tail
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
6oz Filet
whipped potatoes, asparagus, rosemary demi-glace
Crab Cake Entree
Shrimp & Polenta
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
Lobster Tail & Crabcake
whipped potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
14 Oz NY Strip & Crab
roasted potatoes, asparagus, jumbo shrimp, herb compound butter
1/2 DZN Chesapeake Oysters
DZN Chesapeake Oysters
1/2 DZN Ruby Salts
DZN Ruby Salts
1/2 Dozen Blue Point Oysters
DZN Blue Points
1 Lb Dungeness Crab
1 Lb Snow Crab Legs
Warm Crab Cocktail
1/2 Lb Steamed Shrimp
1 Lb Steamed Shrimp
1/2 DZN Middle Neck Clams
DZN Middle Neck Clams
Chilled King Crab Combo
1 1/4 lobster, 12 mussels, 6 each shrimp, oysters, clams
Steamed Snow Crab Combo
1 cluster snow crab, 6 mussels, 3 each shrimp, oysters, clams
1/2 Lb Dungeness
Chilled Lobster Tower
BRUNCH - RAW BAR
BRUNCH - APPETIZERS
Brussels Sprouts APP
cranberry, parmesan, bacon
Calamari
Crab Dip
old bay, parmesan, lump crab, toasted baguette
Shrimp Cocktail
Truffle Fries
Tuna Tacos
ponzu, red onion, scallion, sesame
Pan Roasted Mussels
Cup She Crab Soup
with lump crab & sherry. Served ready to heat or ready to eat!
Bowl She Crab Soup
with lump crab and sherry. Served ready to heat or ready to eat!
Mixed Greens Salad
carrots, tomatoes, radish, red onion, lemon herb vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons, white anchovies
Baby Iceberg Wedge
tomatoes, smoked bacon, red onion, gorgonzola dressing
Small Caesar
Small House Salad
Sub Cup She Crab
Sub Bowl She Crab
BRUNCH - SOUPS & SALADS
BRUNCH - PANCAKES & FRENCH TOAST
Blueberry Muffins
with butter
Pancakes
served with syrup and whipped cream
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
served with syrup and whipped cream
Blueberry Pancakes
Single Pancake
served with syrup and whipped cream
Single Choc Chip Pancake
served with syrup and whipped cream
Single Blueberry Pancake
served with syrup and whipped cream
Crullers (2)
2 Eggs Any Style
with link sausage or house smoked applewood bacon
Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar, tomato, corn salsa, cilantro lime crema
Eggs Benedict
English muffin, Virginia ham, asparagus, hollandaise
Crab Cake Benedict
English muffin, lump crab cake, asparagus, hollandaise
Crab Omelet
lump crab, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, Monterey Jack cheese
Garden Omelet
spinach, tomato, red peppers, caramelized onion, white cheddar cheese
Ham & Cheese Omelet
a classic with Virginia ham, swiss cheese
Lobster Omelet
Steak & Eggs
grilled strip steak, herb butter, crispy onions with two eggs your way
Add 1 Egg
Add 2 Eggs
Add 3 Eggs
BRUNCH - EGG & SUCH
BRUNCH - ENTREES
6oz Filet
whipped potatoes, asparagus, rosemary demi-glace
Crab Cake Entree
Grouper Tacos
fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli
Fried Oyster Entree
whipped potatoes, sauteed spinach, corn relish, cilantro lime crema
Single Lobster Tail
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
Shrimp Tacos
fried grouper, pickled red cabbage, pineapple salsa, jalapeno, cilantro, chipotle aioli
Shrimp & Polenta
roasted potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
Lobster Tail & Crabcake
whipped potatoes, asparagus, lemon butter
14 Oz NY Strip & Crab
roasted potatoes, asparagus, jumbo shrimp, herb compound butter
Angus Burger
8oz, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun.
Cajun Chicken Wrap
sharp cheddar, bacon, LTO, chipotle aioli, brioche bun
Blackened Tuna Sandwich
pickled carrots, radish, jalapeno, cilantro crema, brioche bun
Crab Cake Sandwich
house tartar, arugula, brioche bun
Hard Shell Burger
smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions, horseradish aioli, brioche bun
Lobster Roll
served hot with butter or cold with citrus herb aioli and shredded lettuce
BRUNCH - SANDWICHES
BRUNCH - BRUNCH SIDES
English Muffin
Fruit Cup
House Cut Fries
Side Asparagus
Side B-Potatoes
Side Bacon
Side Brussel Sprouts
Side Mashed Potatoes
Side Sausage
Side Spinach
Toast
Toasted Baguette
Side Ham
Blueberry Muffins
with butter
Pancakes
served with syrup and whipped cream
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
served with syrup and whipped cream
Blueberry Pancakes
Single Pancake
served with syrup and whipped cream
Single Choc Chip Pancake
served with syrup and whipped cream
Single Blueberry Pancake
served with syrup and whipped cream
Crullers (2)
PANCAKES & FRENCH TOAST
EGG & SUCH
2 Eggs Any Style
with link sausage or house smoked applewood bacon
Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar, tomato, corn salsa, cilantro lime crema
Eggs Benedict
English muffin, Virginia ham, asparagus, hollandaise
Crab Cake Benedict
English muffin, lump crab cake, asparagus, hollandaise
Crab Omelet
lump crab, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, Monterey Jack cheese
Garden Omelet
spinach, tomato, red peppers, caramelized onion, white cheddar cheese
Ham & Cheese Omelet
a classic with Virginia ham, swiss cheese
Lobster Omelet
Steak & Eggs
grilled strip steak, herb butter, crispy onions with two eggs your way
Add 1 Egg
Add 2 Eggs
Add 3 Eggs
English Muffin
Fruit Cup
House Cut Fries
Side Asparagus
Side B-Potatoes
Side Bacon
Side Brussel Sprouts
Side Mashed Potatoes
Side Sausage
Side Spinach
Toast
Toasted Baguette
Side Ham
BRUNCH SIDES
KIDS - Kids Entrees
Kid Pasta Butter
pasta tossed in butter
Kid Pasta Alfredo
cream based sauce. Add chicken or shrimp as an option
Kid Pasta Marinara
Kid Pasta Plain
Kid Salad W/Chicken
lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, grilled chicken, ranch dressing
Kid FRIED ChickenTenders
choice of one side
Kid GRILLED Chicken Breast
choice of one side
Kid Sliders
2 mini burgers with cheese, choice of one side
Kid Salmon
choice of two sides
Kid Filet
choice of two sides
Kid Roasted Reds
Kid Side Asparagus
Kid Side Brussel Sprouts
Kid Side Fries
Kid Side Mashed Potatoes
Kid Side Salad
Kid Side Spinach
Kid Side Sticky Rice
Kids Side Green Beans
KIDS - Kids Sides
Kids Entrees
Kid Pasta Butter
pasta tossed in butter
Kid Pasta Alfredo
cream based sauce. Add chicken or shrimp as an option
Kid Pasta Marinara
Kid Pasta Plain
Kid Salad W/Chicken
lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, grilled chicken, ranch dressing
Kid FRIED ChickenTenders
choice of one side
Kid GRILLED Chicken Breast
choice of one side
Kid Sliders
2 mini burgers with cheese, choice of one side
Kid Salmon
choice of two sides
Kid Filet
choice of two sides