Shell Shack is expanding its footprint in Arlington this month. The seafood restaurant is bringing its bold flavors and dining experience to the neighborhood. The opening will be celebrated with a special offer.
Shell Shack to Open New Location in Arlington
The Dallas-based seafood restaurant, Shell Shack, is opening its new location in Arlington. The restaurant will open at 4000 Five Points Blvd, Suite 101, on April 27, 2026. It will serve its bold flavors and offer a unique dining experience daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The restaurant was founded in Uptown Dallas in 2013, where it built its loyal following. Its seafood boils, and high-energy spread its popularity and led to its expansion across North Texas. Now, to celebrate the occasion, the restaurant will offer crawfish at $7 per pound from April 27, 2026, through May 3, 2026.
Design Features of the Location
Shell Shack in Arlington will open in a 3,727-square-foot space. It will seat 161 guests and includes a 22-seat patio. The space will feature nautical-themed design elements and an open kitchen.
The space aims to create a lively dining environment for visitors. It will create Shell Shack’s iconic, colorful atmosphere that is both casual and filled with high energy.
Menu Highlights
The menu at Shell Shack centers around its customizable seafood boils. Guests can choose from options like crab, shrimp, lobster, and crawfish. To this, they can add flavors like Cajun, garlic, lemon pepper, or the popular “Kitchen Sink.”
Each boil is served with corn, potatoes, and sausage for a shared, hands-on experience. The menu also includes wings, gumbo, oysters, po’boys, and burgers. The full-service bar will offer cocktails, beer specials, and daily happy hours.
Bringing together bold flavors, a hands-on dining experience, and late-night appeal, Shell Shack is poised to become a go-to spot in Arlington.
