Shells Seafood Restaurant - Lakeland Service List

Dinner Menu

• Start It off

  • Shells Clam Chowder

    The best clam chowder you'll ever eat! Chock-full of clams, potatoes, bacon and spices. Gourmet Magazines been asking for our recipe since '88! You gotta try it!

    Cup	$4.95
    Bowl	$8.95

  • Lobster Bisque

    Creamy lobster bisque with a hint of sherry wine! Delicious!

    Cup	$5.50
    Bowl	$9.50

  • Buffalo Shrimp

    A half pound of hand-breaded shrimp tossed with our spicy buffalo sauce. Blue cheese & celery sticks

    $12.95

  • Buffalo Chicken

    A half pound of hand-breaded chicken tossed with our spicy buffalo sauce. Blue cheese & celery sticks

    $11.95

  • Peel 'n Eat Shrimp*

    1/2 lb shrimp simply seasoned, served hot

    $11.95

  • Shrimp and Crab Dip

    Made fresh daily. Our original recipe, four cheeses chock-full of shrimp and jumbo lump crabmeat. Served with tortilla chips

    $10.95

  • Fried Mushrooms

    Hand breaded mushrooms fried golden brown and served with our zesty island sauce

    $8.95

  • Fried Calamari

    The best squid you ever ate! Too good to use for bait! Served with our spicy Diablo sauce

    $11.95

  • Crab Cakes

    Two premium sautèed jumbo lump crab cakes

    $14.95

  • Coconut Shrimp

    1/2 lb of hand-breaded shrimp lightly fried then tossed in sweetened coconut milk and tossed in toasted coconut flakes. Served over tortilla chips with sweet Thai chili

    $12.95

  • Steamed Clams

    A dozen fresh clams from the rivers of Florida steamed in garlic, white wine and spices. Served in the shell

    $13.95

• Pastas

  All of our sauces are made in-house from scratch every day!

  • Shrimp Pasta

    The dish that made Shells famous! A generous portion of marinated shrimp and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream

    $15.95

  • Chicken Pasta

    Blackened chicken and linguine tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, California white wine and fresh cream

    $14.95

  • Classic Seafood Pasta

    A generous portion of marinated shrimp, scallops, clams, and linguine tossed with Shell's famous garlic and white wine cream sauce

    $18.95

  • Shrimp 'n Scallop Pasta

    Marinated shrimp and sweet bay scallops tossed with linguine in Shell's famous garlic and white wine cream sauce

    $16.95

  • Shrimp Godfather

    A generous portion of marinated shrimp and linguine tossed with caramelized onions and cherry tomatoes and sautéed in white wine, garlic and spices

    $15.95

  • Shrimp Mezzo Mezzo

    Mezzo Mezzo means half and half. Marinated shrimp, sliced mushrooms and penne pasta in a zesty blend of tomato sauce and garlic cream sauce

    $15.95

  • Baby Lobster Pasta

    Succulent baby lobster tails tossed with linguine in our lobster cream sauce. Available only in season

    $21.95

  • Shrimp and Cheese Tortellini

    Tri colored tortellini stuffed with cheese and sauteed with shrimp in Shells' signature cream sauce with Parmesan cheese

    $19.95

  • Seafood Siciliano

    A generous portion of marinated shrimp, scallops, clams, and linguine tossed with caramelized onions and tomatoes in our light Italian broth

    $18.95

• Greens

  add ons: add grilled or blackened chicken +$4.95; add crispy coconut chicken +$5.95; add 6 oz piece of salmon +$11.95; add 2 shrimp skewers +$7.95

  • Classic Caesar

    Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded parmesan cheese tossed with our classic Caesar dressing

    $7.95

  • Classic Greens*

    Fresh greens, parsley, onions, grape tomatoes, mixed cheese with your choice of dressing

    $7.95

  • Tropical Salad*

    Fresh greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, craisins, walnuts, and toasted coconut served with a raspberry walnut vinaigrette. (We recommend you top it with our crispy coconut chicken!)

    $8.95

• Oysters

  • Oysters

    Big fat juicy oysters served on the half shell raw, or with an attitude (steamed)! There is a risk associated with consuming raw oysters or any raw animal protein. If you have chronic illness of the liver, stomach or blood, or have immune disorders, you are at risk of serious illness from raw oysters and should eat oysters fully cooked. If unsure of your risk, please contact a physician. — Florida Department of Natural Resources

• Chargrillin'

  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers*

    Three grilled shrimp skewers brushed with our house made zesty marinade. Served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies

    $16.95

  • Grilled Shrimp 'n Sea Scallops*

    A skewer of grilled shrimp paired with succulent sea scallops served over our seasoned rice and veggies

    $23.95

  • USDA Top Sirloin*

    8oz Certified Angus Top Sirloin grilled to perfection. Served with parsley potatoes and asparagus

    $23.95

• Eat with Your Hands

  • Island Shrimp Tacos

    Two blackened shrimp tacos atop lettuce, tomato and mixed cheese with our house made island sauce. Served with chips n salsa

    $13.95

  • Mahi Mahi Tacos

    Two Mahi tacos, grilled or blackened, atop lettuce, tomato and mixed cheese with our house made island sauce. Served with chips n salsa

    $13.95

  • Bacon Cheddar Burger

    1/2 lb Sirloin burger topped with cheddar and applewood smoked bacon. Served with our house-made smokey-ranch dressing and a side of crispy fries

    $13.95

  • Honey Buffalo Burger

    1/2 lb Sirloin burger topped with pepper jack cheese and applewood smoked bacon. Served with our house made honey buffalo sauce and a side of crispy fries

    $13.95

  • The Dirty Bird

    Blackened chicken, applewood smoked bacon and pepper jack cheese served with our house-made smokey ranch dressing and a side of crispy fries

    $12.95

  • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

    Fresh chicken, hand breaded and tossed in our signature buffalo sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pepper jack cheese with blue cheese and a side of crispy fries

    $12.95

• Fresh Fish!

  Choose from our daily selection of fresh fish. We ll cook it just the way you like it grilled, blackened, or fried. Served with seasoned rice and steamed veggies. Ask your server about our delicious toppings. Dockside price. Top your fish!

  • The Big Easy

    Shrimp, scallops, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce

    $8.95

  • The Felix

    Jumbo lump crabmeat and roasted red peppers in a lobster cream sauce

    $8.95

• Get Crabby!

  Due to limited supply and a surge in market pricing, our crab selection is limited. We appreciate your understanding as our suppliers work through these issues

  • Shrimp 'N Crab Duo*

    1 lb peel'n eat shrimp and 1/2 lb snow crab. Served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw

    Market Price

  • Snow Crab Legs*

    A delicate, sweet flavor. Served with the long, slender leg clusters attached to half of the body. Served with parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw. Available in 1 lb, 1.5 lb, 2 lb

    Market Price

  • Dungeness Crab Legs*

    San Francisco's prized crab legs! Meaty and sweet from the coldest Pacific waters. Served with drawn butter, parsley potatoes, and mandarin slaw. Available in 1 lb - 1.5 lb - 2 lb

    Market Price

• Specialties

  • Jambalaya

    Blackened chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage sauteed with peppers and onions in our homemade creole sauce. Served over seasoned rice

    $16.95

  • Crab Cake Dinner

    Three jumbo lump crab cakes served with seasoned rice, steamed veggies and our house made island sauce

    $19.95

  • The Big Easy

    Fresh mahi-mahi blackened and topped with shrimp and scallops with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and grape tomatoes in our sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Served with seasoned rice and our steamed veggies

    $22.95

  • Salmon Felix*

    Oscar s former roommate! Fresh salmon topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and roasted red peppers in a lobster cream sauce. Served with our seasoned rice over asparagus

    $22.95

  • Bayou Chicken

    Fresh chicken blackened and topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and grape tomatoes in our sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Served with seasoned rice and our steamed veggies

    $16.95

  • Seafood Cioppino

    A classic Italian seafood stew. A generous portion of marinated shrimp, scallops, clams, and fresh fish with caramelized onions and cherry tomatoes in our light Italian broth. Served over rice

    $19.95

  • Ultimate Combo

    Fresh salmon, grilled shrimp skewer and a jumbo lump crab cake. Served over our seasoned rice and steamed veggies

    $24.95

• From the Deep...Fryer!

  All of our fried items are hand breaded in our house made Shells breading and fried golden brown. Served with parsley potatoes and mandarin slaw

  • Fried Shrimp

    1/2 lb of hand-breaded shrimp fried golden brown

    $14.95

  • Fried Scallops

    Sweet bay scallops hand-breaded and fried golden brown

    $15.95

  • Fried Fish

    Flaky whitefish hand-breaded and fried golden brown

    $14.95

  • Fried Trio

    Fried whitefish, shrimp and bay scallops fried golden brown!

    $17.95

  • Fried Chicken Tenders

    Fried Tenders hand breaded and fried golden brown!

    $12.95

• Make any Meal a Combo!

  Add a side of shrimp, scallops or crab legs to make any meal a combo!

  • House or Caesar Salad

    $4.50

  • 2 Shrimp Skewers

    $7.95

  • Fried Shrimp

    $6.95

  • Shrimp Scampi

    $6.95

  • Fried Scallops

    $6.95

  • Crab Cake

    $7.95

  • 1/2 Lb of Crab Legs

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• Sides

  • Parsley Potatoes

    Red potatoes, clarified butter and fresh parsley

    $2.95

  • Mandarin Slaw

    Fresh slaw with mandarin oranges

    $3.95

  • Rice Pilaf

    $2.95

  • Seasonal Veggie

    $3.95

  • French Fries

    $3.95

  • Broccoli

    $4.50

  • Asparagus

    $4.50

• Kids Menu

  $5.95. Shark Attack! $1.99

  • Fried Shrimp with Fries

  • Shrimp Skewer with Fries

  • Crispy Fish with Fries

  • Shrimp Pasta

  • Chicken Pasta

  • Crispy Chicken Tenders with Fries

  • Macaroni and Cheese

• Desserts

  • Towering Chocolate Cake

    A decadent chocolate cake piled three layers high and covered with a thick chocolate icing. Served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. Serves two

    $9.95

  • Salted Caramel Cheesecake

    The name says it all! Truly delicious

    $7.95

  • Key Lime Pie

    A Florida tradition. Our "Island Style" recipe is made with real key lime juice and a homemade graham cracker crust. Served with whipped cream

    $7.95