The history of Shells began in 1985 when my father, a Swiss Gourmet Chef, saw the need for a seafood restaurant that focused primarily on quality, service, and value instead of a fancy atmosphere and high prices.
Our detailed attention to top quality product, attentive service, and competitive pricing led to the restaurant being voted runner up for the 1989 Small Business of the Year Award and winning the vote for the #1 seafood restaurant in Tampa 15 years in a row.
30 years later our mission is still to serve only the finest quality ingredients prepared by experts in a fun, casual atmosphere. You've discovered the best place for seafood in the neighborhood. So, come on in, sit back, relax and prepare to find out what real Florida seafood is all about.
- John Christen
Great Casual Seafood
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With five locations in the Tampa area, you're sure to find a Shells near you!
Brandon
115 E Brandon BlvdBrandon, FL 33511
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Lakeland
5125 S Florida AveLakeland, FL 33813
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North Tampa
2101 E Fowler AveTampa, FL 33612
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South Tampa
202 S Dale Mabry HWYTampa, FL 33609
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St. Pete Beach
7081 Gulf Blvd St Pete Beach, FL 33706
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Recent Reviews
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“These potatoes are amazing! There are so tender and wonderfully cooked and seasoned, simply the best I ever have!!!!”
“First off- we had the shrimp and crab dip appetizer. We almost DID lick the bowl! Wow was that good! I had the fried shrimp dinner. The shrimp were fresh and cooked just right. I loved the coleslaw with the mandarin oranges in it. The coleslaw itself is very good (I am picky about coleslaw). My family enjoyed their dinners as well. Everything was really fresh and flavorful. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. I have been to Shells several times and always have had a delicious meal. Keep up the good work!”
“Felt some kind of way about the fact it's a baby lobster-but tried it anyway and so glad I did. My new favorite dish at Shells!”
“Freshest Shrimp pasta in town. I order this dish every time we go. Promise you will not be disappointed. My husband gets the cheeseburger and loves it. He has also gotten the fried whitefish(delicious). The Dirty Bird is also delicious.”
“This dish was absolutely fantastic. The sauce was just the right consistency and the seasoning was perfect. Pasta was tender and portions were huge. I had to get a to go box. Our Server was fast and friendly and the manager Greg came to our table, introduced himself and asked if there was anything else we needed. He shook hands with my son and we thanked him and 2 other employees for their time and service. I'm definitely coming back here for dinner.”
“Grouper and the big Easy. Clam chowder & crab dip. Do not tell Guy on the food show. Just an incredible staff and food experience. How it should be, how it used to be, l miss my great grandparents and today I didn't. They were near. A++”
“These potatoes are amazing! There are so tender and wonderfully cooked and seasoned, simply the best I ever have!!!!”
“First off- we had the shrimp and crab dip appetizer. We almost DID lick the bowl! Wow was that good! I had the fried shrimp dinner. The shrimp were fresh and cooked just right. I loved the coleslaw with the mandarin oranges in it. The coleslaw itself is very good (I am picky about coleslaw). My family enjoyed their dinners as well. Everything was really fresh and flavorful. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. I have been to Shells several times and always have had a delicious meal. Keep up the good work!”
“Felt some kind of way about the fact it's a baby lobster-but tried it anyway and so glad I did. My new favorite dish at Shells!”
“Freshest Shrimp pasta in town. I order this dish every time we go. Promise you will not be disappointed. My husband gets the cheeseburger and loves it. He has also gotten the fried whitefish(delicious). The Dirty Bird is also delicious.”
“This dish was absolutely fantastic. The sauce was just the right consistency and the seasoning was perfect. Pasta was tender and portions were huge. I had to get a to go box. Our Server was fast and friendly and the manager Greg came to our table, introduced himself and asked if there was anything else we needed. He shook hands with my son and we thanked him and 2 other employees for their time and service. I'm definitely coming back here for dinner.”
“Grouper and the big Easy. Clam chowder & crab dip. Do not tell Guy on the food show. Just an incredible staff and food experience. How it should be, how it used to be, l miss my great grandparents and today I didn't. They were near. A++”
“These potatoes are amazing! There are so tender and wonderfully cooked and seasoned, simply the best I ever have!!!!”
