Shell, Yes! Seafood Bar

Moscow


Not a gas station, this small place defies geography by teleporting guests from Boulevard Ring to an oceanfront tavern. Displayed at the entrance, fish and oysters come from as far away as Sri Lanka and New Zealand, but it feels like the schooner that brought them is moored right outside. The cooking and wine list don't fail to impress either.


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