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Summer Shack

Summer Shack

Seafood Restaurant$$$$
North Cambridge, Cambridge
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    This place is famous for their seafood. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    James
    "Very good seafood get pan seared lobster"(17 Tips)
    Steven D.
    "Excellent oyster / condiment balance 👍"(13 Tips)
    BostonTweet
    "your MBTA Charlie Card at any Summer Shack"(2 Tips)
    Alan K.
    "your fill of clam chowder try the fish and crab chowder with rum!"(8 Tips)
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  • Summer Shack
    Summer ShackSeptember 26, 2017
    Come in for B.O.G.O. Oysters on the half-shell Sunday through Thursday from 8pm to close!
  • Boston.com
    Boston.comSeptember 22, 2014
    Seafood lovers will love this beachy riff on Americana-a “seafood” dog that’s got all the right stuff, including lobster meat mixed with a shrimp mousse. The dipping mayo gives it that kick of summer. Read more
  • Scott C.
    Scott ChatisJune 14, 2012
    Sit at the oyster bar, ask for Maureen. Get the fried oyster tacos with brown rice. Put the rice in the taco (really more of a fajita shell) add Tabasco and revel.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsJune 4, 2014
    Summer Shack, with three locations in the Boston area, is helmed by chef-owner Jasper White, a chowder aficionado who also knows his way around a lobster.
  • Enryqwe L.heart icon on user image
    Enryqwe LopesJanuary 6, 2018
    If you love the seafood, here is a must, definitely the best menu option is the lobster. Start with a shrimp boiled in beer 👌😋
  • Alan K.
    Alan KwongJune 24, 2015
    If you have had your fill of clam chowder try the fish and crab chowder with rum! Oh and the lobster roll is legit. Served on a toast bun with big juicy piece!
  • Ronniheart icon on user image
    RonniJune 14, 2015
    Started off with good oysters (I liked the Blackpoint oysters) the fried chicken is juicy!
  • Seth C.heart icon on user image
    Seth CargiuoloAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Oysters, lobsters and the "be good to yourself" fish specials are always awesome. Family favorite for years.
  • Boston.com
    Boston.comAugust 4, 2014
    The oyster selection is outstanding, and the blackboard specials of grilled fish are worth any price. Read more
  • Richard G.heart icon on user image
    Richard GeorgeJuly 25, 2021
    Excellent food, reasonable prices, and very fast service. Great casual atmosphere.
  • Lisa C.
    Lisa ChartierMay 27, 2010
    Nifty atmosphere in a place I thought shut down awhile back. Great menu & fresh seafood! The grilled mahi mahi with tropical salsa & jasmine rice was scrumptious, as well as the oyster bar ceviche. Read more
  • Steven D.
    Steven DoyleJuly 21, 2019
    Excellent oyster / condiment balance 👍
  • Luna La C.
    Luna La CremeNovember 25, 2014
    Pretty awesome. Super fresh seafood. Can't go wrong with much though the breaded clam was a little meh
  • Laura M.heart icon on user image
    Laura MoyerAugust 22, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is good, but don't miss the scorpion bowls and the fried chicken!
  • Cathy S.heart icon on user image
    Cathy SahyonneMarch 20, 2015
    The best clam chowder I've had in a long time! Clams were excellent!
  • Alex P.
    Alex PasternakJanuary 27, 2014
    The Arctic char special was excellent.
  • Geoff W.
    Geoff WhiteheadAugust 15, 2013
    Sad to hear that this location does not have Jasper's crab cakes. They are delicious. Should consider adding them to this location's menu. Hint, hint.
  • GourmetLive
    GourmetLiveOctober 18, 2010
    The Shack’s relaxed, spacious dining room and butcher-paper-covered tables are the perfect setting for gargantuan seafood platters and buckets of beers.
  • Jen D.heart icon on user image
    Jen DulinApril 17, 2017
    Oysters are great! Ken is the best waiter ever!
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric ShediacMarch 18, 2018
    The fish tacos and crab cakes were awesome.
  • Bill W.heart icon on user image
    Bill WJuly 18, 2015
    Jumbo Canadian Roasted King Crab Legs - to die for!!!
  • Dawn A.heart icon on user image
    Dawn AguiarJuly 28, 2015
    The fried chicken and potato salad is outstanding.
  • Jeff S.heart icon on user image
    Jeff SnyderMay 13, 2016
    Fried seafood. Yummy! A bit expensive though.
  • Kyle S.
    Kyle SeamanSeptember 26, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great lunch specials, including a swordfish BLT
  • Jorge M.heart icon on user image
    Jorge MoralesOctober 14, 2022
    Excellent Sea Food and Service!!
  • BostonTweet
    BostonTweetSeptember 4, 2010
    Show your MBTA Charlie Card at any Summer Shack and get a free cup of clam chowdah or a free soft serve ice cream with a purchase of an entree.
  • Jamesheart icon on user image
    JamesSeptember 29, 2021
    Very good seafood get pan seared lobster
  • Tiffany L.heart icon on user image
    Tiffany LopinskyMay 25, 2016
    Amazing lobster rolls!
  • c l.
    c lApril 27, 2010
    Cherrystone clams FTW. Try to come on a 2 for 1 day and it'll be one of the best deals around. A great way to sit out the Rt. 2 traffic!
  • William S.
    William ScullyApril 27, 2013
    The best part of the maple glazed salmon was I split it and only had to eat half. The salmon was under seasoned the salad was undressed and overall the dish was disappointing.
  • pappas
    pappasJune 27, 2010
    Get the margarita with a few stone crab claw apps - followed by the lobster roll. The best. P.S. Jasper you are too skinny- chill man.
  • Krista L.
    Krista LyonJune 15, 2014
    Lobster potstickers. That's all you need to know.
  • Stacy S.
    Stacy SmithFebruary 15, 2014
    Oyster selection is good. Don't get the cod cakes
  • Erik S.
    Erik StampsMay 15, 2013
    Fish tacos are great. Steak tips even better!!
  • jenny b.
    jenny beneventoJune 24, 2015
    The lobster roll is great
  • Sidra M.
    Sidra MichonSeptember 15, 2011
    A must order is jasper’s pan roasted lobster. Rumor has it that Julia Childs asked for the recipe.
  • Tom T.
    Tom TracyJuly 22, 2012
    Get the Bluefish, and NO, you don't hate Bluefish, you LOVE it, trust me
  • Champzilla
    ChampzillaMarch 5, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    When you get All-You-Can-Eat Crab on Tuesday Nights, skip the free fritters and soup. Ask if you can just have King Crab, because Dungeonous Crab sucks ass.
  • Alicia V.
    Alicia VargasMarch 24, 2012
    The jerk seasoning is soooo good! My taste buds are numb!
  • Teri K.
    Teri KirklandJune 13, 2012
    No more free chowder with entree purchase for showing your Mbta card. Come for the daily menu. Skip the dessert. Banana cream and toll house were not good.
  • Joseph and Leoheart icon on user image
    Joseph and LeoApril 20, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The lobster potstickers are great!
  • Kristin R.
    Kristin RavenNovember 17, 2012
    They no longer give free ice cream cones when you show your Charlie card
  • Marsh S.
    Marsh SutherlandAugust 21, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Ginger Chile Chicken Wings - Yummmmmm <3
  • Kathy P.
    Kathy ParksMay 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    the mussels in white wine & garlic sauce appetizer
  • Ray F.
    Ray FisherApril 2, 2012
    Son says would rather have his canned lobster soup and lobster from our local market in Maryland.
  • Mary B.
    Mary BartonNovember 4, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    What do mean this side of the Charles? Vinnie is the best ...period.
  • Brianne M.
    Brianne MosherJuly 12, 2013
    Great food, great atmosphere!
  • Melissa J.
    Melissa JeanDecember 3, 2012
    The roasted crab legs rock!!!
  • Ray F.
    Ray FisherApril 2, 2012
    Coleslaw was really good. Son's lobster watery.
  • Elizabeth K.
    Elizabeth KwanMarch 26, 2016
    Ordered fish and chips.. It's okay..
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