The Shell

4.9

151 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

13 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Located in the heart of New York City, our modern seafood restaurant offers a unique dining experience. Our experienced chefs add their personal touch to every dish, showcasing their culinary expertise and creativity. Dine in a spectacular ambiance, surrounded by a modern and chic venue with plenty of outdoor seating options. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic date night or a casual meal with friends, our spacious and inviting space has something for everyone. From fresh, sustainably-sourced seafood to an extensive drinks menu, we have everything you need to make your visit to our restaurant a memorable one.

Additional information

Location
635 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Phone number
(646) 669-7628
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Offers

$1.99 OYSTYERS
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 16:00 - 18:00
Come and Enjoy Our Unique $1.99 OYSTERS For Happy Hour! On our Beautiful Patio!! Monday To Sunday. From 4:00PM to 6:00PM. Specialty Cocktails, Wine & Beer.
PAELLA FOR TWO $74 INCLUDING A BOTTLE OF WINE
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 21:45
Enjoy our Seafood Paella for Two & choose a nice bottle of Red, White or Rose Monday – Wednesday

CHEF'S SPECIAL SALAD
fresh mixed greens / pickle onion / baby heirloom tomatoes / carrots / balsamic
OYSTERS HALF SHELL 6pcs
mignonette / cocktail sauce / horseradish
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL
classic cocktail sauce / lemon aioli
P.E.I MUSSELS
steamed / roasted garlic / albarino white wine / garlic toast
CALAMARI ALLA PLANCHA
roasted garlic / extra virgin olive oil / roasted parsley oil

Mains

SAUTEED MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO
organic black rice / bell peppers / white wine / lemon / heirloom tomatoes scallion and capers sauc
FAROE ISLAND PAN ROASTED BLACKENED SALMON
roasted butternut squash & whole garlic / eggplant / herb butter sauce
MAINE LOBSTER RAVIOLI
lobster broth / cream / extra virgin olive oil / roasted shallots & garlic
FRESH PAPARDELLE & JUMBO SHRIMP
baby heirloom tomatoes / chili / parmesan / cream / fresh basil
BELL & EVANS ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST
mediterranean style garbanzo beans / garlic spinach / caramelized onions
N.Y STEAK
12 oz. prime steak / french fries / peppercorn sauce

Dessert

LADYFINGERS TIRAMISU
THE SHELL WARM CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
MIXED BERRIES SORBET

TAX & TIPS ARE NOT INCLUDED

What 151 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

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Loved For

New York City
Neighbourhood gem
New York City
Seafood
Manhattan
Best Service
Manhattan
Neighbourhood gem
Manhattan
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Shell is a delightful seafood spot on the Upper West Side, known for its "delicious food" and "attentive service." Guests love the "fresh and well-prepared" dishes, including standout options like oysters and paella. The neighborhood favorite offers a cozy ambiance with friendly staff, making it a must-visit.

151 Reviews

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lewisxx VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fresh and delicious seafood. A caring staff. Reasonable prices considering the quality
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robert VIP
New York City46 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent fish and seafood offerings, an attentive staff and reasonable prices make The shell a neighborhood favorite.
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Barbara
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. The staff were so accommodating. Loved the food. Barbara
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David
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Shell is definitely an Upper West Side find. The minute you walk in the door you feel very welcomed. The entire staff is very friendly but not overbearing. The service is terrific. The food is quite good and reasonably priced (some might think a little overpriced) - good value. It's a keeper and we'll make it a regular so we can try out the whole menu.
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teddy
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great. The manager ensured that our stay was spectacular
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Jerry
Toronto7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Totally excellent in all respects Val an amazing host
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Brynn
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jose is phenomal and a very nice person. Restaurant was A+. Would definitely recommend and come back.
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Jennifer
New York City272 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I can’t believe I’ve never been here. It was excellent. Great vibe, friendly service and fabulously fresh seafood. Everything we ate was delicious from the mussles to the oysters to the shrimp cocktail and then entrées of Branzino, lobster ravioli and salmon. Everything was perfectly prepared and very nicely seasoned. Service was friendly, warm, and welcoming. Will definitely be back.
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Susan
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. We had happy hours drinks and oysters and Restaurant Week menu items.
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Barbara
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were so pleasantly surprised! We had been told by a friend that “it is nice” so our expectations were quite modest. The food was absolutely delicious! The service was certainly not the greatest but considering the packed tables it was very pleasant and fairly timely. We will definitely return again- probably trying a lunchtime date.
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FAQs

The Shell offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 669-7628.

The Shell is rated 4.9 stars by 151 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

13 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

635 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025

Additional information

Phone number
(646) 669-7628
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

The Shell

Make a booking

Additional information

Offers

$1.99 OYSTYERS

PAELLA FOR TWO $74 INCLUDING A BOTTLE OF WINE

Menu

Appetizers

CHEF'S SPECIAL SALAD

OYSTERS HALF SHELL 6pcs

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

P.E.I MUSSELS

CALAMARI ALLA PLANCHA

Mains

SAUTEED MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO

FAROE ISLAND PAN ROASTED BLACKENED SALMON

MAINE LOBSTER RAVIOLI

FRESH PAPARDELLE & JUMBO SHRIMP

BELL & EVANS ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST

N.Y STEAK

Dessert

LADYFINGERS TIRAMISU

THE SHELL WARM CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

MIXED BERRIES SORBET

TAX & TIPS ARE NOT INCLUDED

What 151 people are saying

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