Shell's - Port Aransas

Seafood, Italian, Pasta
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Shell's

Shell's
3.9 / 5 (911 reviews)

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Shell's Pasta and Seafood is a family-owned restaurant offering an array of dishes including pasta, seafood, and grilled meats. Located just a short walk from the beach, this restaurant was founded by Heber Stone and his wife. The menu features a variety of cuisine from around the world and is available for both lunch and dinner. For lunch, guests can enjoy salads, sandwiches, and plates of pasta. Some popular starters include roasted olives with grilled focaccia, tuna sashimi with wasabi, pickled ginger, and tamari, as well as seaweed salad. Dinner options range from fresh lamb chops with jalapeño mint jelly to sushi grade yellow fin tuna with ginger vinaigrette, and a mixed seafood linguini in a traditional Alfredo sauce.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Michelle

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 911 reviews

**Dining at Shells: A Culinary Mixed Bag** Nestled on a bustling corner, Shells offers a blend of seafood, pasta, and Asian-inspired dishes. While some patrons rave about the fantastic food, particularly the seared Mahi Mahi and daily specials, others have reported long waits and inattentive service on busy nights. The ambience may not rival other eateries in Port Aransas, but the unique menu often surprises diners with high-end flavors at reasonable prices. Despite some criticisms around staff disinterest, those who experienced attentive service left satisfied. With a varied menu and cozy atmosphere, Shells remains a noteworthy choice for seafood lovers.

d-ayo-kratavil-2
31.03.2025

Good food, great variety of pasta. The ambience leaves a bit to be desired compared to other restaurants in Port Aransas, but definitely a strong choice for a good lunch!

rachel-l-fish159
24.01.2024

Shell's is a fantastic place for lunch or dinner. I ordered the Mahi-Mahi, which came with a flavorful aioli. The rice and vegetables were also...

This is my childhood favorite place to eat on the island. This family run restaurant may be of the best kept secrets in all of Texas dining. Fresh and Professional are the first 2 words that come to mind. The food is prepared, plated and presented beautifully. Their menu is a thoughtful expression of the Texas coastal fare with delicious steaks for a more traditional dinner. The open face tuna sandwich is a must have, and their homemade sauces and bread really make the meal. The peach sangria had mango in it, so be careful if you have allergies as my wife found out. The seared Mahi Mahi, with lime aioli sauce and steamed vegetables was very tasty. A bit over steamed on the vegetables, but the addition of jicama to the medley was nice. The sauce was as good as it gets and brought the entire dish together. If you are ever in Port Aransas, Shells is a must visit. Fresh, thoughtful, and wonderfully food prepared consistently for well over 20 years that I've been eating there. they also serve some of the best Sushi.

michelle-evers-1
31.03.2025

Waited 35 mins after we sat down without getting so much as something to drink. They were very short staffed and started taking orders from people who walked in after us. Prices were very high anyway so I guess we didn't really miss out Used to be myhusbands favorite place and he was so excited to get to come back but he ended up walking out highly disappointed.

brittany-moreno-cact
31.03.2025

Food was absolutely amazing! Environment is very inviting and unassuming and the food was beyond expectations. Star offered great service!

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