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Shells Pasta & Seafood

522 E Avenue G, Port Aransas, TX 78373
361-749-7621
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Ranked #10 of 44 restaurants in Port Aransas
Price range: S$0 - S$15
Cuisines: American, Italian, Seafood
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
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San Antonio, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

if you have a discerning palate, this is the place for you. The Mango Gazpacho was excellent! If you are looking for basic food, then you probably won't want this place!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

The ceviche was very fresh and delicious. We also ordered the steame d clams and they were very yummy. Then we split the grouper which was plenty for two people. And it was very fresh and flavorful. Great meal!

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texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

i was hungry for a shrimp/pasta dish in a nice sauce. without reading the menu, i asked the waitress for what I wanted...she quickly showed me the exact match on the menu.. it was great. nothing like having a craving completely fulfilled! service was great and food was well worth the wait. it's a small place and need to get... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Any dish is tasty! I don't do salads but my daughter liked her wedge and the chipotle shrimp was divine.

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Edmond, Oklahoma, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We had lunch here. The food was amazing. The chef is from San Francisco. We had ceviche, salmon, and blue stone crab cakes. We can't wait to go back

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san antonio,tx
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Food and service is great. Very good selection and generous portions.We will return the next time we are in the area.

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Galveston Island, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Celebrating our 20th Anniversary weekend, we chose Shells for our dinner on our second evening. We found it to be absolutely wonderful! The food was extraordinary, the service was great, gourmet, yet casual atmosphere, pet friendly patio and an $8 cork fee! We took the whole family here and even though the prices were on the high end we had... More

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Carrollton, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The dishes were so big that it was impossible to eat all of the food. One of our friends had to send theirs back because it was cold. My Pasta Pomodoro was hot and lacking of Pomodoro - just a few tomatoes. The wine was good and cold though. We ate on the patio which was nice.

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Corpus Chriswti, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I first reviewed Shell's in 2007. It was great then and has not lost a step. Actually has broadened the menu and all the additions are good Main problem: does not take reservations and is always busy, but worth the wait. Fish sandwich still the best lunch in town Has wine and beer only. Blackboard specials every day that are... More

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Dallas, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

great food, DO NOT ask for substitutions. They have lots of choices, hoity-toity stuff, but we walked over from the Holiday Inn. It is very good food.

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