Wooden beams and brick walls add to the vintage decor at Hard Shell Cafe. This Soulard restaurant features Creole and Cajun fare, with catfish a popular specialty. Try hush puppies with your catfish for the complete Cajun treatment. Fried shrimp is another big seller, along with the "poorboy" sandwich and a variety of large and small salads. The menu also offers pizza and burgers. An enclosed courtyard in the rear provides the ambience of outdoor dining, without the weather. view all details