The Hard Shell Menu and Prices

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Raw BarChoose Two Sauces: Tomato Lime mustard, horseradish aioli, cocktail, drawn butter, fresh horseradish, chipotle aioli, dill crème fraiche, sorrel remoulade

1/2 dz Littleneck Clams*

$6.95

1 dz Littleneck Clams*

$12.95

1/2 dz Chesapeake Oysters*

$9.95

1 dz Chesapeake Oysters*

$18.95

1/2 dz Seaside Salt Oysters*

$10.95

1 dz Seaside Salt Oysters*

$20.95

1/2 dz Choptank Sweets*

$12.95

1 dz Choptank Sweets*

$24.95

1/2 dz Oyster Sampler*

$11.95

1 dz Oyster Sampler*

$22.95

1/2 lb PEI Mussels

$6.95

1 lb PEI Mussels

$12.95

1/2 lb Spiced Shrimp

$11.95

1 lb Spiced Shrimp

$22.95

1/2 lb Snow Crab Legs

$10.95

1 lb Snow Crab Legs

$20.95

1 lb King Crab Legs

$36.95

Live Maine Lobsters

$

Corn on the cob, roasted fingerling potatoes

Small Snow Crab Combo

$30.95

Mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp, corn

Large Snow Crab Combo

$45.95

Mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp, corn

Small Maine Lobster Combo

$50.95

Mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp,corn

Large Maine Lobster Combo

$60.95

Mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp, corn

Chilled Seafood Tower

$50.95

Maine lobster tail, shrimp cocktail, jumbo crab cocktail, raw oysters

1/2 dz Littleneck Clams*

$6.95

1 dz Littleneck Clams*

$12.95

1/2 dz Chesapeake Oysters*

$9.95

1 dz Chesapeake Oysters

$18.95

1/2 dz Seaside Salt Oysters*

$10.95

1 dz Seaside Salt Oysters*

$20.95

1/2 dz Chop Tank Sweets

$12.95

1 dz Chop Tank Sweets

$24.95

1/2 dz Oyster Sampler*

$11.95

1 dz Oyster Sampler*

$22.95

1/2 lb PEI Mussels

$6.95

1 lb PEI Mussels

$12.95

1/2 lb Spiced Shrimp

$11.95

1 lb Spiced Shrimp

$22.95

1/2 lb Snow Crab Legs

$10.95

1 lb Snow Crab Legs

$20.95

1 lb King Crab Legs

$36.95

Live Main Lobster

$

corn on the cob and roasted potatoes

Small Snow Crab Combo

$30.95

Mussels, Clams, Oysters, Shrimp, Corn

Large Snow Crab Combo

$45.95

Mussels, Clams, Oysters, Shrimp, Corn

Small Maine Lobster Combo

$50.95

Mussels, Clams, Oysters, Shrimp, Corn

Large Maine Lobster Combo

$60.95

Mussels, Clams, Oysters, Shrimp, Corn

Chilled Seafood Tower

$50.95

1/2 Maine Lobster, Shrimp Cocktail, Jumbo Crab Cocktail, Raw Oysters


Appetizers

Hand Cut Fries

$4.95

Sea salt, chipotle aioli

Edamame

$5.95

Steamed soy beans, sea salt

Lobster Dip

$8.95

Fried flour tortillas

Flash Fried Calamari

$8.95

Chipotle aioli

Chipotle Honey Glazed Ribs

$8.95

Fried vidalia onion ring

Fried VA Oysters

$8.95

House hot sauce and roasted shallot aioli

Oysters Hard Shell

$9.95

Smoked bacon, fresh sauteed spinach, gruyere cheese

Shrimp Potstickers

$9.95

Citrus soy dipping sauce

Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna*

$10.95

Citrus soy ponzu sauce

Pan Seared Mini Crab Cakes

$10.95

Sorrel remoulade, micro greens

Pan Roasted PEI Mussels

$10.95

Bacon, tomatoes, garlic, white wine, butter, grilled baguette

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

$10.95

Cocktail sauce, fresh lemon

Pan Seared Scallops

$12.95

House cured bacon, sweet corn puree, apple cider reduction

Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail

$14.95

chilled crabmeat, drawn butter, JO seasoning, lemon

Hand Cut Fries

$4.95

sea salt, chipotle aioli

Edamame

$5.95

steamed soybeans, sea salt

Lobster Dip

$8.95

fried flour tortillas

Fried Calamari

$8.95

chipotle aioli and sweet chile dipping sauce

Shrimp Potstickers

$9.95

ponzu sauce

Fried VA Oysters

$9.95

house hot sauce and roasted shallot aiol

Pan Roasted PEI Mussels

$10.95

tomatoes, garlic, smoked bacon, white wine, butter

Pan Seared Mini Crab Cakes

$10.95

house tartar sauce

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

$10.95

cocktail sauce, lemon

Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna*

$10.95

ponzu, wakakme salad

Pan Seared Scallops

$12.95

topped with house cured bacon, sweet corn puree, apple cider reduction

Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail

$14.95

drawn butter, JO seasoning, lemon


Soups and SaladsDressings: citrus vinaigrette, caesar, herb gorgonzola, honey balsamic vinaigrette, wasabi ginger vinaigrette, creamy herb and cracked pepper, and poppy-seed dressing

Cup She Crab Soup

$3.95

Bowl She Crab Soup

$5.95

Cup Lobster Chowder

$3.95

Bowl Lobster Chowder

$5.95

House Salad

$5.95

Cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, endive

Classic Caesar

$6.95

Romaine hearts, parmesan cheese, croutons

Arugula & Cranberry

$7.95

Dried cranberries, candied pecans, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette

Kale Salad

$8.95

Hard boiled egg, apples, white cheddar, bacon vinaigrette

Baby Iceburg Wedge

$8.95

Cherry tomatoes, smoked bacon, red onion, gorgonzola dressing

Grilled Steak Salad*

$12.95

smoked bacon, mushrooms, gorgonzola cheese, cracked pepper dressing

Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna*

$14.95

Julienned carrots, cucumbers, ginger viniagrette

Cup She Crab Soup

$3.95

Bowl She Crab Soup

$5.95

Cup Lobster Chowder

$3.95

Bowl Lobster Chowder

$5.95

Hard Shell Caesar*

$10.95

Classic Caesar with choice of grilled chicken, shrimp or fried calamari

Grilled Chicken Salad

$10.95

field greens, dried cranberries, candied pecans, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette

Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna Salad*

$12.95

field greens, cucumber, carrots, Diakon radish,Wasabi ginger vinaigrette


Seafood

Crispy Fried Oysters

$18.95

Jasmine rice, sautéed spinach, dill crème fraîche

Crab Pasta

$18.95

Fettuccini, asparagus, tomatoes, roasted garlic cream

Jumbo Shrimp and Grits

$19.95

Byrds Mill grits, smoked bacon, mushrooms, asparagus

Blackened Mahi-Mahi

$20.95

Creamy coconut rice, baby spinach, tropical fruit salsa, plantain chips

Pecan Crusted Salmon

$20.95

Whipped potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts, mustard glaze

Sesame Seared Tuna*

$22.95

Cabbage, carrots, red peppers, snow peas, broccolini, ginger vinaigrette, wasabi soy reduction

Pan Seared Crab Cakes

$24.95

Jasmine rice, asparagus, house tartar sauce

Pan Seared Local Rockfish

$26.95

Mushroom risotto, asparagus, leek cream


Meats

Pan Roasted Chicken

$16.95

Mashed red bliss potatoes, broccolini, herb pan jus

Chipotle Honey Glazed Ribs

$19.95

Horseradish potato croquette, asparagus

Cast Iron Rib Eye*

$24.95

Whipped potatoes, broccolini, fresh herb butter

Grilled 6 oz Filet Mignon*

$22.95

Whipped potatoes, asparagus, roasted shallot demi-glace

New York Strip Steak*

$28.95

Whipped potatoes, asparagus, jumbo lump crab, lemon beurre blanc

Grilled 10 oz Filet Mignon*

$32.95

Whipped potatoes, asparagus, roasted shallot demi-glace


House Specialties

Rib & Crab Combo

$22.95

1/2 rack ribs, 1/2 lb. Dungeness crab legs, potato croquette, asparagus

Grilled Shrimp & Scallops

$24.95

Orange sticky rice, seared asian vegetables, soy ginger beurre blanc

Hard Shell Pasta

$26.95

Linguini, shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, lobster tail, roasted tomato basil sauce

Stuffed Maine Lobster

$26.95

1/2 Maine lobster, lump crab cake, potato croquette, asparagus, sorrel remoulade

Filet Mignon* & Lobster Tail

$

Whipped potatoes, asparagus, drawn butter

Butter Poached Lobster Tails

$

Roasted red bliss potatoes, asparagus, citrus beurre blanc

Fish and Chips

$12.95

red cabbage slaw, house tartar sauce, french fries

Hard Shell Fish Tacos

$13.95

fresh catch, red cabbage slaw, corn salsa, chipotle aioli, avocado

New England Lobster Roll

$20.95

Citrus herb aioli, shredded lettuce, Leidenheimer roll


Simply Grilled (Choose 1)Choose Two Sides: Grilled Asparagus, Broccolini, Whipped Potatoes, Sauteed Spinach, Jasmine Rice, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Red Potatoes)

Mahi-Mahi, Salmon, Tuna*, Shrimp, Lobster Tail

$20.95

Soy ginger butter, chipotle aioli, dill crème fraiche or citrus beurre blanc (*cooked to order)


Soups / Saladsadd chicken, shrimp, calamari, or steak to any salad $4

Cup She Crab Soup

$3.95

Bowl She Crab Soup

$5.95

Cup Lobster Chowder

$3.95

Bowl Lobster Chowder

$5.95

House Salad

$5.95

cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumber choice of dressing

Classic Caesar

$6.95

romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons, white anchovies

Baby Iceberg Wedge

$7.95

cherry tomatoes, smoked bacon, red onion, gorgonzola dressing

Arugula & Cranberry

$7.95

sun dried cranberries, spiced pecans, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette

Kale Salad

$8.95

hard boiled egg, apples, white cheddar, bacon vinaigrette

Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna*

$12.95

mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, ginger vinaigrette


SandwichesHand cut fries, housemade chips, red cabbage slaw, fresh fruit or side salad

Classic Burger*

$7.95

lettuce, tomato, choice of cheese, brioche bun

Hard Shell Sub

$8.95

turkey, deli ham, bacon, monterey jack, chipotle aioli, Leidenheimer Roll

White Cheddar BLT

$8.95

smoked bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, multigrain bread

Cajun Chicken Wrap

$8.95

grilled chicken, monterey jack, lettuce, tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli

Black Bean Burger

$8.95

white cheddar, arugula, Avocado, green goddess dressing

Hard Shell Burger*

$9.95

smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions, horseradish aioli, brioche bun

New Orleans Po Boy

$9.95

fried oysters or shrimp, chipotle aioli, pickles, Leidenheimer roll

Fried Fish Sandwich

$9.95

red cabbage slaw,house tartar sauce, Leidenheimer roll

Grilled Turkey Panini

$9.95

baby spinach, smoked gouda, chipotle aioli

Crab Cake Sandwich

$11.95

house tartar sauce, brioche bun

Blackened Tuna Sandwich*

$12.95

chipotle aioli, brioche bun

Classic Cheese Burger*

$7.95

Grilled to temperature, cheddar cheese

Fried Oyster Po Boy

$9.95

Shredded lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, french baguette

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

$10.95

Sorrel remoulade, kaiser roll

Blackened Ahi-Tuna*

$11.95

Fresh sliced avocado, cilantro aioli, kaiser roll


Entrees

Grilled Shrimp & Scallop

$7.95

seared Asian vegetables, orange Sticky rice, soy ginger beurre blanc

Pecan Crusted Salmon

$18.95

whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, whole seed mustard glaze

Blackened Mahi Mahi

$18.95

creamy coconut rice, sautéed spinach, fruit salsa, plantain chip

Pan Seared Crab Cakes

$20.95

jasmine rice, asparagus, house tartar sauce

Grilled Filet Mignon

$20.95

whipped potatoes, asparagus, roasted shallot demi-glace

Jumbo Shrimp and Grits

$18.95

Byrds Mill grits, smoked bacon, mushrooms, asparagus

Grilled Shrimp and Scallops

$22.95

Orange sticky rice, seared Asian vegetables, soy ginger beurre blanc

Pan Seared Crab Cakes

$23.95

Red bliss mashed potatoes, asparagus, sorrel remoulade

Stuffed Maine Lobster

$26.95

1/2 Maine lobster, lump crab cake, potato croquette, asparagus, sorrel Remoulade

Grilled Filet Mignon*

$22.95

Red bliss mashed potatoes, asparagus, roasted shallot demi-glace


Simply Grilled (Choose One)Choose Two Sides: grilled asparagus, brussels sprouts, sautéed spinach, whipped potatoes, jasmine rice

Mahi -Mahi, Salmon, Tuna*, Shrimp, Lobster Tail

$18.95

Soy ginger butter, chipotle aioli, dill crème fraiche or citrus beurre blanc


Eggs and SuchServed with fresh fruit and home fries

Buttermilk Pancakes

$6.95

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

$7.95

Blueberry Pancakes

$7.95

French Toast

$6.95

Three Eggs Any Style*

$7.95

with link sausage or applewood smoked bacon

Ham and Cheese Omelet*

$7.95

a classic with virginia maple ham, gruyere cheese

Garden Omelet*

$8.95

Spinach, tomato, mushroom, caramelized onion, cheddar cheese

Eggs Benedict*

$9.95

English muffin, Virginia maple ham, asparagus, hollandaise

California Huevos Rancheros*

$9.95

Crispy flour tortilla, corn and black bean salsa, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, white cheddar, fried eggs and ancho ranch

Crab Omelet*

$10.95

Lump Crab, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, Monterey jack cheese

Crab Cake Benedict*

$12.95

English muffin, lump crab cake, asparagus, hollandaise

Steak and Eggs*

$12.95

Grilled strip steak, herb butter, crispy onions with two eggs your way

Lobster Omelet*

$12.95

Lobster, asparagus, roasted corn, monterey jack cheese


Chardonnay

La Noble, Vin De Pays D'Oc, FR '10

$30.00

Columbia Crest H3, WA '09

$36.00

Angeline, Russian River Valley, CA '11

$38.00

DeLoach, Russian River Valley, CA '09

$42.00

Barboursville Vineyards Reserve, VA '10

$44.00

Sonoma Cutrer, Sonoma Coast, CA '10

$46.00

Acacia, Carneros, CA '10

$48.00

Oliver LeFlaive, Bourgogne, FR '08

$55.00

Stags Leap Wine Cellars, Karia, Napa, CA '09

$58.00

Jordan, Russian River Valley, CA '09

$62.00

Rombauer, Napa Valley, CA '10

$64.00

Pine Ridge, Dijon Clones, Carneros, CA '08

$66.00

Kistler, Sonoma Coast, CA '10

$110.00


Sauvignon Blanc

Fire Road, Marlborough, NZ '11

$30.00

Brancott, Marlborough, NZ '11

$32.00

Ferrari Carano, Sonoma CA '11

$34.00

Whitehaven, Marlborough, NZ '11

$38.00

Frogs Leap, Napa Valley, CA '11

$45.00

Cakebread, Napa Valley, CA '10

$58.00

Grgich Hills, Fumé Blanc, Napa Valley, CA '08

$60.00


Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

Ca'Donini, Delle Venezie, Italy '11

$28.00

Cantina "SĂĽdtirol", Alto Adige, Italy '11

$30.00

White Hall Vineyards, VA '10

$32.00

King Estate "Acrobat", OR '10

$34.00

Maso Canali, Trentino, Italy '10

$38.00

Adelsheim, Willamette Valley, OR '11

$42.00

Trimbach Reserve, Alsace, FR '06

$44.00


Other Whites

Beringer, White Zinfandel, CA '10

$28.00

Sauvion, Muscadet, Loire, FR '10

$30.00

Jekel, Riesling, Mendocino, CA '10

$34.00

Martin Codax, Albarino, Rias Baixas '10

$34.00

Trimbach, Riesling, Alsace, FR '09

$40.00

Trimbach, Gewurtztraminer, Alsace, FR '09

$42.00

Conundrum, Meritage, CA '10

$52.00


Champagne / Sparkling

Segura Viudas, Brut Reserva, Spain NV 187ml

$8.00

Pierre Sparr, Reserve Brut, Loire, FR NV

$40.00

Mumm, Brut Prestige, Napa, CA NV

$48.00

Perrier Jouët, Grand Brut, Epernay, FR NV

$66.00

Moët & Chandon, Imperial, Epernay, FR NV

$78.00

Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Reims, FR NV

$92.00

Perrier Jouët, Fleur De Champagne, FR '99

$150.00


Half Bottles 375ml

Honig, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, CA '11

$21.00

Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, CA '10

$23.00

Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Reims, FR NV

$46.00

Alexander Valley Vineyards, Merlot, CA '09

$24.00

Hess, Allomi Vineyard, Cabernet, Napa, CA '10

$32.00


Cabernet Sauvignon

William Hill, Central Coast, CA '10

$30.00

Liberty School, Paso Robles, CA '10

$38.00

Alexander Valley Vineyards, CA '10

$42.00

Oberon, Napa Valley, CA '10

$48.00

B.R. Cohn, Silver Label, North Coast, CA '09

$52.00

Merryvale, Starmont, Napa Valley, CA '08

$54.00

Simi, Alexander Valley, CA '08

$58.00

Duckhorn "Decoy", Napa Valley, CA '10

$64.00

Justin, Paso Robles, CA '10

$72.00

Turnbull, Napa Valley, CA '09

$82.00

Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley, CA '09

$98.00

Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, CA '07

$120.00

Cakebread, Napa Valley, CA '08

$128.00


Merlot

14 Hands, Washington '09

$30.00

Hogue, Genesis, Columbia Valley, WA '08

$35.00

Chateau St. Michelle, Indian Wells, WA '09

$42.00

Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma, CA '09

$48.00

Whitehall Lane Winery, Napa, CA '07

$54.00

Pine Ridge, Crimson Creek, Napa, CA '08

$72.00

Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA '09

$96.00


Pinot Noir

Louis Latour, Bourgogne, FR '10

$34.00

Byron, Santa Barbara, CA '10

$36.00

Annabella, Carneros, CA '10

$38.00

Hendry Ranch, Napa, CA '10

$42.00

Kim Crawford, Marlborough, NZ '10

$44.00

A to Z, Willamette Valley, OR '10

$48.00

David Bruce, Sonoma, CA '09

$54.00

Saintsbury, Carneros, CA '08

$58.00

Rex Hill, Willamette Valley, OR '10

$62.00

Adelsheim, Willamette Valley, OR '10

$66.00

Marimar Estate, Russian River Valley, CA '08

$72.00


Zinfandel

Four Vines, Old Vine Cuvée, CA '09

$34.00

Cline, Ancient Vines, Sonoma, CA '10

$42.00

Murphy Goode, Liar's Dice, Sonoma, CA '09

$48.00

Seghesio Vineyards, Sonoma, CA '10

$52.00

Rosenblum Cellars, Paso Robles, CA '09

$55.00

Ridge, Lytton Springs, Sonoma, CA '08

$68.00


Other Reds

Santa Julia Reserva, Malbec, AR '10

$30.00

Rappahannock Cellars, Cab Franc, VA '11

$30.00

Spellbound, Petite Sirah, CA '09

$32.00

Penfolds, Shiraz, Adelaide AU '10

$32.00

High Note, Malbec, Mendoza, AR '10

$34.00

Charles Smith, Boom Boom, Syrah, WA '10

$38.00

Foppiano, Petite Sirah, RRV, CA '08

$45.00

Barboursville Reserve, Cab Franc, VA '09

$48.00

Nipozzano Riserva, Chianti RĂşfina, Italy '08

$51.00

Ferrari Carano, Siena, Meritage, CA '09

$55.00

Barboursville, Octagon, Meritage, VA '07

$68.00

Kluge, New World, Meritage, VA '04

$72.00


Crab Leg NightEvery Sunday

2 Lbs. Snow Crab Legs

$19.95

Served with drawn butter

Hard Shell Crab Pasta

$15.95

fettuccini, roasted garlic cream, Parmesan cheese, asparagus, cherry tomatoes

Pan Seared Crab Cakes

$18.95

Jasmine rice, asparagus, sorrel remoulade

Surf and Turf

$18.95

Oven roasted sirloin, jumbo lump crab meat, mashed potatoes, broccolini, citrus buerre blanc


Lobster NightEvery Monday

Lobster and Crab Macaroni & Cheese

$18.95

Penne pasta, cheddar, Monterey jack & parmesan cheese, lobster and crab meat

Lobster and Shrimp Pasta

$18.95

Fettuccini, roasted garlic cream, parmesan cheese, fresh asparagus

Lobster and Crab Quesadilla

$19.95

Corn salsa, crab & lobster meat, Monteray Jack Cheese, cilantro cream fraiche

Butter Poached Lobster Tail

$19.95

Oven roasted potatoes, asparagus, preserved lemon butter

Lobster Tail and Crabcake

$21.95

Mashed red bliss potatoes, asparagus, sorrel remoulade


Course One (Choose 1)

Classic Caesar Salad

Price may varies

Baby Iceberg Wedge

Price may varies

Field Green Salad

Price may varies


Course Two (Choose 1)

Slow Roasted Prime Rib

$29.95

12oz hand cut prime rib / whipped potatoes horseradish aioli /au jus

Prime Rib and Crab Cake

$35.95

12oz hand cut prime rib / jumbo lump crab cake whipped potatoes / horseradish aioli /au jus

Prime Rib and Lobster Tail

$39.95

12oz hand cut prime rib / 6 oz Butter poached lobster tail / whipped potatoes / horseradish aioli /au jus


Course Three (Choose 1)

Key Lime Pie

Price may varies

New York Cheesecake

Price may varies

Chocolate Chip Brownie a la Mode

Price may varies


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