If you're a fan of shrimp and pasta, this is the best place for it! Definitely the best plate of shrimp pasta I'd ever had and years later I am still thinking of it. Overall all the food I tried here has been outstanding and I 10/10 would recommend if you are in the area. read more

Very homey and welcoming restaurant.... With an all day happy hour! Our server was so kind, just what we needed after a long night out in St. Pete. We grabbed some shrimp, Mahi Mahi, and tacos. Fully decadent and filling meal for under $70. Not fancy but the seafood was executed perfectly. Glad we stopped in! read more

Shells Seafood - Mahi Mahi Tacos - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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Had 4.3 stars and was one of the highest on the beach. Definitely not 4.3 stars. The shrimp was overcooked and we had to cut it with a knife. The mixed vegetables looked like they were from a microwave bag. Positives crab legs weee good and the fries were good as well. I do not recommend. read more

The food was excellent! My mother-on-law and I had the Shrimp Pasta and my husband had the Jambalaya. My husband says that it's the BEST Jambalaya that he's ever had! Our server name was Keirston and she was awesome! Always checking back on us to see if we needed anything. Thank you so much for a great dining experience! We will definitely be be back! It was an A-plus experience all around! read more

They say they have great chowder, they do. Service was great and food well prepared and hot and tasty. Happy hour all day, a very casual spot. Loved the waiter and his recommendations. read more

A fave go to. Excellent clam chowder. Baby lobster pasta always consistent and delish. My husband love the shrimp diablo. Great service.

Best clam chowda! Always won the gold star when they had Chowder Fest at St Pete Beach! Hope it comes back!

very casual seafood place with lots of options! the ambiance could have been a little cleaner, but it didn't bother us too much. our waitress forgot a few things, but she was incredibly sweet to us. our party had the calamari, clam chowder, grouper special, and the pastas. everyone loved what they had! I had the shrimp and scallop pasta and the sauce was delicious. read more

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The dinner Shells served me today was horrible. The seafood was like rubber and the pasta was mediocre. The server was fantastic but the manager coped an attitude and acted like it was my fault they served disgusting food. She did give me a $10.00 credit. It seems like this restaurant doesn't care because tourists are their primary business.and they don't have to worry about them as repeat customers. read more

Had the cod fry. Cod was very hot and fell out of the batter. Coleslaw was okay but sorta runny. Boiled potatoes were good but sorta plain. No hush puppies :(. Cocktail sauce very fresh and lots of zing. Had huge slice of key lime pie. It was good but cracker crust too thick and hard. It was more sweet than tart. Crab cakes were good but claw meat not lump. Husband liked his pasta. Daughter thought her rice and beans was too spicy. read more

Service was good and server smiling and pleasant Food prices were reasonable. I got the seafood and linguine along with a bowl of clam chowder. Both were tasty with the chowder having plenty of clams and the seafood linguine having plenty of shrimp and clams and 3 decent sized scallops. read more

We were lucky enough to get seats at the bar ("you can do anything you want in Florida!" - hostess said when we asked if kids could sit at the bar). Found ourselves here for the second time in a few years and definitely had mixed results. The service is phenomenal - so attentive, working really hard, and hilarious! Best part of the night. The food was halvsies amongst our family. I had the clam chowder which was cold and the grouper which was bland and boring. My hubby had the seafood linguine which was flavorful and addictive and daughter had the snow crab which was a fun experience. The covered patio in from sheltered a lot of the street noise but still not a beachfront restaurant. But light and fun atmosphere and definitely recommend a visit. read more

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Food was delicious! Omg. You have to come. We did the Big Easy Mahi Mahi with snow crab legs, oysters, and soups. I liked the clam chowder better than the lobster bisque. So so good! Coming back again and again! Our server was informative and awesome. Ambience is casual and that works great if you want to just come by! read more

The staff was amazing it was their first day back after the hurricane. They are offering buy one get one meals due to the hurricane. The food was everything so good. We started with the clam chowder and Lobster bisque they didn't disappoint. I had the baby lobster pasta so dang good. And my husband had the shrimp and scallop pasta and he also ordered fried scallops read more

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Shredded no is always fresh and generous with this outrageously delicious Alfredo sauce that is both light and full of flavor. Always consistent! Hence why we drive up from Sarasota for these amazing meals. Service is friendly and lucky us, our server is our bartender! Friendly and attentive. Happy hour all day long, every day, too!! read more

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This place should be closed down. Worst seafood I ever ate. Not fresh and I feel sick after eating lunch there. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!! If I could give it a negative rating, I would read more

Charming Seafood place. Our waitress, Jenn, was super nice and helpful. They went above and beyond to accommodate my dairy allergy.

Came here for dinner last night after visiting Fort de Soto park. We sat outside with our dog! Got 1 dozen oysters- had a fishy taste, but they were huge and plump. Maybe oysters are just better from NY! The jambalaya was good, really flavorful! The seafood Cioppino was a little on the salty side. Also came with two empty clam shells!! The clam meat was no where to be found lol. The shrimp and scallop skewers were good. Really liked the snow crab legs, part of the Duo we got. Delicious and sweet!! Service was good overall! Also met another really nice customer who offered treats for our pup Milo! read more

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A regular occasional stop for their INFAMOUS Shrimp Pasta Bowl with Texas Garlic Toast. We love stopping by Shells Seafood on a regular basis, the outdoor Tiki Bar area makes for fantastic al fresco dining with ice cold draft beer or happy hour specials. Great atmosphere and polite service make this our regular pasta Pitstop! The fresh grated Parmesan Cheese atop the creamy white Alfredo Sauce with the pasta and delicious Shrimp make this bowl their staple "award winner" in my book! Reasonably priced, absolutely delicious and quite filling - I simply have always loved this dish going back decades and it's just as good today as it's always been!!! The outdoor Tiki Bar is great too! If you love casual outdoor dining and Florida seafood- This is a highly recommended place to try ! read more

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Came for the special crab legs and we're blessed to have Keirston B as our waitress. She was amazing! Been here many times but the first time I got the beans and rice. Very good beans and rice read more

My wife and I have been Shell fans for years. As we live in Ohio and are snow birds going to Shells is something we look forward to. But, sad to say, that has ended. We went for Sunday lunch on April 27 before our trip back to Ohio. They had a new menu (Just an excuse to raise prices and cut selection) because of being 40 years in business. I love scallops and this is always my treat, to have a scallop dinner at Shells. It was terrible compared to past visits. I received 8 scallops that were undercooked and watery. Not what you expect for a 22.99 price. Cole slaw was room temperature and the 2 potatoes I received were not even seasoned. Sorry Shells, we will not return and will not recommend to anyone. read more

Took advantage of their Tuesday special; 1 lbs Snow Crab legs for $20 (includes mandarin cole slaw and potatoes). Fully delivered... meaty and tasty. Great service as well. read more

A really good seafood spot. We had the fried shrimp and it was sooooo tasty. We had coconut and buffalo both and ordered extra. It's a clean spacious environment with attentive service! read more

The seafood here was delicious! The coconut shrimp was my favorite! I'd get that as an entree all by itself. The breading was light and perfect, and the sauce was to die for. Lobster bisque was heaven and the key lime pie...just get one to go if you're stuffed. You'll thank me later (a local pie guy makes them!) read more

We dined at Shells twice on our vacation to the area. Although the outside of the building is a little retro, don't let it deter you from going. The food was delicious and you can tell they take pride in putting out a delicious dish. The price for the dishes was very reasonable. The steak, shrimp pasta, and crab legs and sides were all tasty hot! Our server, Angelica was amazing and our food came out fast. We were greeted with a smiling face upon arrival and leaving the restaurant. Great drink specials too with a happy hour all day, everyday! read more

We read previous reviews of this place and we're optimistic so we walked over from our hotel... we saw the restaurant and both looked at each other thinking "wait, is this place legit???" It looks like a hole in the wall, not-so-safe seafood spot. We decided we'd try it since we were hungry and it was our first night in St Pete Beach. There's outdoor and indoor seating. The indoor truly is like an old diner vibe. It's VERY casual. Our waitress was super friendly and sweet. They had a bunch of fish options. I got the steamed clams and grilled snapper with veggies. My boyfriend had calamari and jambalaya. My clams were actually great! Hard to mess up steamed clams. The calamari was good too. Not super meaty, but it was good calamari. My boyfriend really liked his jambalaya - he took the remainder home for leftovers the next day. It had an interesting seasoning that isn't typical Cajun. I didn't think it was amazing, but again - it was fine. I sadly didn't like the seasoning on my fish either. I had snapper and it came out grilled in a yellow seasoning with the skin still on the bottom. It wasn't good. The veggies were soggy and kinda just a mismatch. Overall, it's a cheap chain that if you're looking for a quick, inexpensive, and very casual place I'd stop in. Just wasn't what we were looking for so we personally wouldn't go back. read more

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This restaurant is family friendly and very welcoming. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and gave our table great recommendations. Best of all I was happy that we were able to come in straight from the beach. The appetizers came out quickly and the coconut shrimp was delicious. We also tried the buffalo shrimp and the seafood dip. Not a single crumb was left. The restaurant has beach decor with lots of seashells and a wall with daily fish and drink specials. The bathrooms were very clean and stocked with soap and paper towels. The shrimp Godfather pasta was light and had plenty of shrimp, onions and tomatoes. The French fries are nice and crunchy and the salad came out crisp and fresh. I wasn't a huge fan of the crab cakes, but they weren't bad. I'm just use to Maryland crab cakes and I haven't found a better crab cake so far. The kids chicken and shrimp pasta was tasty and I love the apple sauce and goldfish snack they include with it. The food is modestly priced and I loved the fact that the restaurant doesn't add gratuity and allows you to determine what percentage you want to leave for the amazing service you received. The next time I come to St. Pete I'll be sure to patronize this business again. read more

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Food was delicious. Service was fast. The wait wasn't long. Shrimp Mezzo was delicious and not very spicy. Large portion.

I hate to leave bad reviews but have to be honest. Other than the clam chowder, and the service...the food is just not good. The salmon had a very odd tasting topping that was very off putting. There was no seasoning, and just wasn't good. Will definitely not return. read more

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Highly recommend. Food was delicious, service was excellent and staff was very accommodating to us with our special requests for seating. Our waitress Angelica and the Host Nick were exceptional! read more

Food is definitely low cost but I guess sometimes you get what you pay for. All dishes basically have the same flavorless sauce. Supposed to be a garlic sauce but there's no garlic you can taste. Some versions have a few extra diced tomatoes from a can but that doesn't improve the flavor. You can choose between rice or pasta as a carb but both are tasteless. If you are a seafood lover, pasta lover or foodie just avoid this place. The 2 star is for our servers. She was great and it's not her fault the food is tasteless. Plus they have a $5 house wine happy hour all day long. I do recommend the Pinot Grigio for a liquid meal. read more

Scallops were either bad or uncooked in a pasta dish. My wife is extremely ill. May need the er

I ordered from DoorDash so didn't get a chance to see the atmosphere or experience the service. The shrimp tacos were very good but the shrimp were pretty chewy. However I added a side of veggies and it was little bits of carrots and huge pieces of onions. It almost looked like Cole slaw as well. Deff not like any seasonal veggies I've ever seen. Not impressed with that at all but the lobster bisque was good and they gave me tons of crackers with it! I'll prob try this place again and try something else. Never getting the veggies again though. read more

House-made everything and warm service made this a standout dinner on our vacation. The strawberry margaritas were made with fresh fruit, not too sweet...very refreshing. The clam chowder was loaded with clam and even on a 90 degree day, really hit the spot. All the seafood was fresh and well prepared with great seasoning. The salted caramel cheesecake was a rich and tasty dessert. Loved this place! read more

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New to Florida, we are out and about on Christmas Eve, checking out the Saint Petersburg area. We stopped at a local bar first, and had a few drinks, then asked the locals where a good spot to eat was. The first two places were closed, so we took their third choice...Shells. The place is a no frills-divey-kind-of restaurant. The clam chowder was really good, but lacked the basic potatoes and celery that I am used to, and a good chowder. Very full of clams, though! My husband had a honey buffalo cheeseburger and said it was good. I had the pasta and shrimp. He asked me what kind of pasta I wanted. I asked for penne and got linguine! Lol Definitely not a big deal. I also got a skewer of large scallops. This place could've been absolutely amazing if the shrimp would've been grilled or something other than just boiled. The skewer of scallops was lightly grilled. The taste was good, although rather boring. It could've been so much more... presentation was a total zero. Would've been nice to have bread and butter brought to the table as well. When I asked about bread, the waiter said they don't serve any. Disappointed. All in all, the food was OK. I doubt we will be back to visit this establishment. Looking forward to trying the top two that were recommended to us. read more

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The food and drinks excellent. Shells never disappoints! Fast, delicious and great wait staff. So much food .. I had take home for lunch. Must eat on SPB! read more

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The food was delicious! Totally recommend the clam chowder. Was one of the best I have ever had. Huge tasty clams in every bite! A few people at our table had different pasta's and everyone loved them. Couple people had crab cakes and loved them! Someone had the fish and chips and loved that too!! The service was great as well. I took one star off because the ambiance could be updated a bit. The restaurant is starting to get a little worn out but I don't care and would definitely recommend!! read more

We are here on our honeymoon. We were seated right away and greeted graciously by our waitress Kierston. Our drinks came right away as well as our food! Couldn't have asked for a better experience at such an affordable price! read more

My husband and I went to the St. Pete Beach Shells the night after Valentine's. I chose the 1 lb snow crab legs dinner and he ordered a salad and the jambalaya (at the waiters suggestion). I absolutely loved my crab legs. The parsley potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the cole slaw was yummy. My husband enjoyed his salad, followed by the jambalaya. He had a little left that he brought home for later. That was 2/15/24. It is now 2/18/24 and he just suggested we go there again tonight so he can have the jambalaya again. I think it's fair to say that he loved it! Also, they have all-day, everyday happy hour which was nice to take advantage of. We have to head back to Minnesota the end of this week and will miss Shells. Just we would have tried it sooner!!! read more

Shells Seafood - Jambalaya - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Shells St Pete was by far my favorite restaurant in the immediate St. Pete Beach area we went to. Unpretentious and easy in and out I found Shells to be the most solid option for the goods near where we stayed. Service was spot on and dining outside is always a pleasure. I was a bit leery with all the 5-star reviews of this joint but accurate they were. What I loved was the Shells seafood pasta. Creamy, decadent, and delicious and filled with a slew of seafood! Also enjoyed several $5 margaritas with that salty rim. My dining experience was probably one of the most enjoyable during our week stay. Solid joint for all thing's seafood and then some. Oh, I almost forgot, my most favorite dish almost even more so than my pasta... drumroll! The Clam Chowda! I had a cup then went back for a bowl... It was so rich and chucked full of clams! No wonder Shells claims to be the best! read more

Shells Seafood - Happy hour er'day! $5 tall margs! - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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