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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“We traveled 35 miles one way to eat here: Samantha was our waitress, she treated us very well and when we return we will ask for her. The food was of greatest quality the shrimp, steak, scallops was very good. the atmosphere was very clean and covid protection was in force: a plus...the prices are fair. so if you want good food in a clean enviroment and with nice staff trust shells lakeland. CDG”
“We used to have one in Fort Myers and that location closed down. My family and I were so sad. The last time I had my favorite dish (Baby Lobster Pasta) was 13 years ago. Well we came to Tampa to go to BG and we HAD to eat there! Still amazing.... still my favorite.”
“Generous portion, fresh veggies, friendly service!”
“The dinner and buffalo shrimp were amazing.”
“This dish was the best. I couldn't even finish it.”
“fire asf”
“We traveled 35 miles one way to eat here: Samantha was our waitress, she treated us very well and when we return we will ask for her. The food was of greatest quality the shrimp, steak, scallops was very good. the atmosphere was very clean and covid protection was in force: a plus...the prices are fair. so if you want good food in a clean enviroment and with nice staff trust shells lakeland. CDG”
“We used to have one in Fort Myers and that location closed down. My family and I were so sad. The last time I had my favorite dish (Baby Lobster Pasta) was 13 years ago. Well we came to Tampa to go to BG and we HAD to eat there! Still amazing.... still my favorite.”
“Generous portion, fresh veggies, friendly service!”
“The dinner and buffalo shrimp were amazing.”
“This dish was the best. I couldn't even finish it.”
“fire asf”
“We traveled 35 miles one way to eat here: Samantha was our waitress, she treated us very well and when we return we will ask for her. The food was of greatest quality the shrimp, steak, scallops was very good. the atmosphere was very clean and covid protection was in force: a plus...the prices are fair. so if you want good food in a clean enviroment and with nice staff trust shells lakeland. CDG”
