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
Our Fishtory
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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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“burhger mmmmm”
“Love Shells. Eat there several times a month”
“I ate at the Shells in Winter Park for years...To find one here in Lakeland was great...Food has always been fresh service above and beyond priced the best . Love the Restaurant.”
“what an amazing meal and dining experience! our waiter was very attentive and helpful, the food was amazing, will definitely be recommending this to others who visit this area!”
“Good gosh this is delish! My husband and I aren't seafood eaters at all, but after reading the reviews we decided we'd jump on board and try it. It was sooooo good. Very light, not fishy and delicious! It was so good that we're going back tonight!”
“This was always my favorite meal when visiting Shell's. I am now living in Texas and going through withdrawal from this wonderful meal. I wish I could make it for myself but I've tried over and over and can't get it anywhere close to the exquisite meal you serve!”
“burhger mmmmm”
“Love Shells. Eat there several times a month”
“I ate at the Shells in Winter Park for years...To find one here in Lakeland was great...Food has always been fresh service above and beyond priced the best . Love the Restaurant.”
“what an amazing meal and dining experience! our waiter was very attentive and helpful, the food was amazing, will definitely be recommending this to others who visit this area!”
“Good gosh this is delish! My husband and I aren't seafood eaters at all, but after reading the reviews we decided we'd jump on board and try it. It was sooooo good. Very light, not fishy and delicious! It was so good that we're going back tonight!”
“This was always my favorite meal when visiting Shell's. I am now living in Texas and going through withdrawal from this wonderful meal. I wish I could make it for myself but I've tried over and over and can't get it anywhere close to the exquisite meal you serve!”
“burhger mmmmm”
