dinner at the shack - sample summer 2009

raw bar each
selected oysters (blackboard) market
woodbury's special littlenecks 1.75
cape cod cherrystone clams 1.50
cherrystone seviche 7.00
jumbo cocktail shrimp 2.75
snow crab claws 2.50
oyster shooter with chilled stoli 7.00
chilled split lobster half market

tower of power
for 2 or more - 8 oysters, 8 littlenecks,
4 shrimp & 4 crab claws 50.00
with 2 split lobster halves market

starters & snacks each
native steamers

1 lb 12.00

mussels with wine, garlic & herbs or fra diavolo 9.50
grilled clams, garlic butter (6) 11.00
ipswich fried clams & other crispy fried seafood appetizers next page
mostly crabcakes with tarter sauce & slaw 13.00
tempura salmon nori roll 10.00
ginger & chile chicken wings 10.50
chilled gazpacho

5.50


soup & chowder

creamy clam chowder cup 4.50 bowl 9.00
bermuda fish & crab chowder cup 4.50 bowl 9.00

quarts of chowder to go

20.00


salads

each
shack coleslaw 3.00
all-american potato salad 3.00
cucumber, iceberg and red onion 5.00
mixed greens 6.00

sliced tomatoes, olive oil, and basil with fresh mozzarella

9.00
chopped greek salad - romaine, olives, red onion, cucumber, tomato & feta 8.00
"north end" calamari salad with grilled garlic bread 9.00

06/19/09

live lobster                               

we feature hard shell canadian & maine lobsters. all lobsters are market price (see the blackboard) & are served with corn on the cob unless othrwis specified. 

lobster in the rough, steamed steamed lobsters are a new england favorite and are priced lower than specialty (big bucks) lobsters -

smashing crabs!
chesapeake style steamed crabs with "old bay" every wednesday and sometimes thursday
crab species vary
-------------------
alaskan king crab legs
1 1/2 lb - kettle steamed
 
served with lemon and drawn butter or broiled with soy, ginger and sake...42.00

big bucks lobster          market price
wood grilled lobster (1½ or 2 lb)

jasper's pan roased lobster (1½ lb.)

summer shack clam bake
lobster (1 1/4 lb), mussels, clams, corn, potatos, egg & chorizo..... market

sandwiches
served with pickles and fries

 

summer shack corn dog 6.00
pearl kountry klub jumbo dog  7.00
sirloin minute steak sandwich with grilled red onions 15.00
grilled cheddar cheese & tomato sandwich 6.00
long burger with blue or cheddar 10.50 - 12.00
fried haddock sandwich 11.00
fried clam roll

13.00

lobster salad with avocado, bacon & sprouts on house baked brioche 22.00
lobster roll 20.00

 

summer shack
50 Dalton Street, Boston
617-867-9955


food is love ™

fish & shellfish        
We buy fresh fish and shellfish every day & offer them as grilled specials (or baked or sautéed)..

wood grilled seafood:
daily specials are matched with appropriate sauces or relish - specials are listed on the blackboard..........market

jerked fish - coated with an authentic, very spicy jamaican jerk rub and cooked slowly over the wood grill - choose any of the grilled fish off the blackboard for the same price.

be good to yourself special: chefs choice of a grilled fish that is high in omega 3 acids - 6 oz. portion with salad and brown rice- (meets guidelines for diabetics, zone diet & other healthy diets).......... market

broiled bbq bluefish - smoked shrimp butter & shack coleslaw 19.00

summer flounder with almond-parmesan crust, tomatoes & capers

23.00
cape cod scallops - bacon, corn, & mushrooms with crispy polenta 23.00

"shack bouillabaisse" - provencal style   seafood stew with lobster, mussels, clams, squid & two fish (1rich, 1lean) in a fennel, tomato & saffron broth.  served with rice.....27.00
 

fried seafood
dinners are served with coleslaw & fries
starter dinner
whole belly ipswich clams 11.50 23.00
florida rock shrimp 9.50 20.00
fresh sea scallops 22.00
R.I. style calamari (spicy & greasy) or plain with red sauce 8.50 18.00
beer battered haddock fish and chips 20.00

meat & poultry

each
jasper's fried chicken
4 pieces with a scoop of potato salad
                                   individual pieces

12.00
2.75

wood grilled sirlion steak with blue cheese butter & french fries 25.00

franks, beans & brown bread

11.00
shack meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy 14.00

 
shack surf & turf
garlic roasted rock shrimp & sirloin minute steak with french fries......24.00

side orders 
corn on the cob 2.75
wilted summer greens 6.00
seared mushrooms with garlic 6.50
crispy fried onion strings 5.50
boston baked beans 4.50
grilled brown bread 3.00
white or brown rice 3.00
shells with cheese 5.00

french fries
           large

2.50
4.50
creamy mashed potatoes 4.50

platter of summer vegetables......14.00

desserts
freshly baked pie ( blackboard) 5.00
boston cream pie 6.00
indian pudding with soft serve 5.00
bowl of fresh fruit and berries market
walk away sundae
(hot fudge or caramel sauce)
5.00
christina's hard ice cream 4.50

soft serve ice cream cone                                 vanilla, chocolate or swirl

3.00
chocolate chip ice cream sandwich 4.00

summer shack ice cream cakes
dark chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream for birthdays and other celebrations
6 inch......15.00 / 10 inch........30.00

* priority seating is available for parties of eight or more - call ahead.
* a gratuity of 18% will be added automatically to parties of 8 or more.
* please tell us of your allergies or dietary requirements before you order.
* autographed cookbooks, t-shirts, hats and other fun stuff for sale in the shack.
* gift certificates available - ask your server.

all prices and items are subject to changes

summer shack is available for private clambakes & celebrations every day & evening except Saturday
call Hilary at 617-669-8552