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 Blvd
Brandon, FL 33511
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Lakeland
5125 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33813
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North Tampa
2101 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
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South Tampa
202 S Dale Mabry HWY
Tampa, 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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“Absolutely delicious food! The Salmon Felix was awesome! Can't wait to get there next month to order more. Coconut shrimp is delicious too but really haven't had a bad meal there.”
“This has been my favorite dish at she'lls for almost 25 years. I never order anything but this fabolous dish, that & oysters on a half shell.”
“The best Buffalo Shrimp in town! We get it everytime we visit!”
“Shell's shrimp pasta is the BEST you can find on this planet. The sauce is phenomenal. The white wine and garlic sets it apart from other shrimp pastas. The shrimp are fresh and large. My whole family has been coming to Shell's for more than 25 years.”
“Absolutely awesome”
“OMG! This dish was delicious! Tender pasta, tasty sauce, and loaded with baby lobster tail. The perfect comfort food. Staff was phenomenal as well. Our first visit, but absolutely not our last!”
“Absolutely delicious food! The Salmon Felix was awesome! Can't wait to get there next month to order more. Coconut shrimp is delicious too but really haven't had a bad meal there.”
“This has been my favorite dish at she'lls for almost 25 years. I never order anything but this fabolous dish, that & oysters on a half shell.”
“The best Buffalo Shrimp in town! We get it everytime we visit!”
“Shell's shrimp pasta is the BEST you can find on this planet. The sauce is phenomenal. The white wine and garlic sets it apart from other shrimp pastas. The shrimp are fresh and large. My whole family has been coming to Shell's for more than 25 years.”
“Absolutely awesome”
“OMG! This dish was delicious! Tender pasta, tasty sauce, and loaded with baby lobster tail. The perfect comfort food. Staff was phenomenal as well. Our first visit, but absolutely not our last!”
“Absolutely delicious food! The Salmon Felix was awesome! Can't wait to get there next month to order more. Coconut shrimp is delicious too but really haven't had a bad meal there.”
