dinner at the shack -spring 2008

raw bar each
selected oysters (blackboard) market
woodbury's special littlenecks 1.75
cape cod cherrystone clams 1.50
cherrystone seviche 7.00
cocktail shrimp, you peel ‘em 1.75
cocktail shrimp,  we peel ‘em 2.00
snap & eat jonah crab claws 2.25
chilled split lobster half market
oyster shooter with chilled stoli 7.00

tower of power
for 2 or more – 8 oysters, 8 littlenecks,
4 shrimp & 4 crab claws 38.00
with 2 split lobster halves 60.00

starters & snacks each
native steamers

1 lb 10.50
2 lb 20.00 

mussels with wine, garlic & herbs or fra diavolo 9.00
grilled clams, garlic butter (6) 9.50
ipswich fried clams & other crispy fried seafood appetizers next page
sweet corn fritters with maple syrup 6.50
spicy tuna sushi roll-shack style 10.00
wild mushroom great hill blue cheese turnover with peppery greens 8.00
ginger & chile chicken wings

8.50


soup & chowder

creamy clam chowder cup 4.50 bowl 9.00
bermuda fish & crab chowder cup 4.50 bowl 9.00
lobster bisque with cream and sherry 7.00

quarts of chowder to go

20.00


salads

each
shack coleslaw 3.00
all-american potato salad 3.00
cucumber, iceberg and red onion 4.50
mixed greens 5.50

maine shrimp, avocado & grapefruit salad with honey/lime vinaigrette

11.00
spinach salad with radish, sliced egg & warm bacon dressing 8.00
romaine, green beans, red onions, olives & great hill farms blue cheese 9.50

03/24/08

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...36.00

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 
                   with sauerkraut
6.50
7.00
kid's burger
          with cheese
5.00
grilled cheddar cheese & tomato sandwich 6.00
black angus steak burger with blue or cheddar 9.50
fried fish sandwich 10.00
fried clam roll

13.00

maine shrimp salad roll 11.00
lobster roll 22.00

 

shack food late night!
friday & saturday
at our shack in back bay.
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

old-fashioned cod cakes with beans 14.00

soy-ginger loch duart salmon with shrimp, peas, and spring parsnips

20.00
boston scrod - shack style 18.00

"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 10.50 22.00
oysters in cornbread crums 8.00 17.00
florida gulf shrimp 11.00 23.00
R.I. style calamari (spicy & greasy) or plain with red sauce 7.50 16.00
beer battered native fish and chips 16.00
fresh sea scallops 22.00

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 herb butter, grilled onions and mashed potato & gravy 25.00

shack meatloaf with mashed potatos & gravy

14.00
marinated & grilled steak tips, fries 17.00
franks, beans & brown bread 11.00

 
shack surf & turf
grilled & marinated shrimp and steak tips, with french fries......22.00

side orders 
corn on the cob 2.75
spring dug parsnips puree 5.50
asparagus, brown butter & parmesan 4.50
daily vegetable 4.50
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 spring vegetables......14.00

desserts
freshly baked pie 9 blackboard) 5.00
boston cream pie 6.00
shack banana foster ice cream 6.50
stawberry-rhubarb almond crisp 6.50
walk away sundae
(hot fudge or caramel sauce)
5.00
milk chocolate pudding with carmel-hazelnut cookie 6.00

soft serve ice cream cone                                 vanilla, chocolate or swirl

3.00
maple creme brulee 7.00

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