dinner at the shack - spring 2008

raw bar each
selected oysters (blackboard) market
pat’s wellfleet littlenecks 1.75
cape cod cherrystone clams 1.50
cherrystone seviche 7.00
cocktail shrimp, you peel ‘em 2.00
cocktail shrimp,  we peel ‘em 2.25
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,garlis & herbs or fra diavolo 9.00
grilled clams, garlic butter (10) 15.00
ipswich fried clams & other crispy fried seafood appetizers next page
maine crab and corn fritters 8.00
spicy tuna sushi roll, shack style 10.00
wild mushroom and blue cheese turnovers with peppery greens 8.00
dora’s crab & cheese pupusas

7.50

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
traditional lobster bisque 7.50
alphabet soup cup 3.00 bowl 6.00

quarts of chowder to go

20.00


salads

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

fresh grilled tuna nicoise salad with tomato, olive, & new potato

16.00

spinach salad with radish, sliced egg & warm bacon dressing

8.00
romaine, green beans, red onions, olives & great hill farm blue cheese 8.00
maine shrimp, avocado & graefruit salad with honey/lime vinaigrette 10.00

10/26/07

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 otherwise noted.. 

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 pan roasted with garlic and sherry...36.00

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

wok seared lobster, ginger & scallion,
served with jasmine rice (1½ lb.)

baked stuffed lobster with shrimp (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 20.00

 

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

cornmeal seared native haddock blue corn, hominy & chourico pozole

23.00
cedar plank organic loch duart salmon with spring dug parsnip puree 20.00

     "shack bouillabaisse" - 
provencal style seafood stew with lobster, mussels, clams squid & two fish (1rich, 1 lean) in a fennel, tomato & saffron broth ...28.00 

fried seafood
dinners are served with coleslaw & fries
starter dinner
whole belly ipswich clams 10.50 22.00
oysters in cornbread crumbs 8.00 17.00
florida rock shrimp 9.50 20.00
R.I. style calamari (spicy & greasy) or plain with red sauce 7.50 16.00
beer battered native fish and chips 18.00
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 sirloin steak with cabernet jus, grilled sweet onions, watercress & mashed 25.00

shack meatloaf (beef, veal, pork) with mashed potatoes & 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
asparagus broiled with parmesan & brown butter 7.00
spring dug parsnip puree 4.50
seared mushrooms with garlic 5.00
daily vegetable 4.50
baked yellow eye beans 4.50
toasted brown bread 3.00
jasmine or brown rice 3.00
shells with cheese 5.00

french fries
           large

2.50
4.50

creamy mashed potatoes

crispy fried vidalia onion strings

4.50

5.50

platter of spring vegetables......14.00

desserts
freshly baked pie (blackboard) 5.00
indian pudding with soft serve            5.00
mexican chocolate almond tart 6.00
strawberry rhubarb croustade with grand marnier ice cream 7.00
maple creme' brulee with walnut biscuit 7.00
walk away sundae
(hot fudge or caramel sauce)
5.00
fresh berry snow cone 3.00

soft serve ice cream cone                                 vanilla, chocolate or swirl

3.00
christina's ice cream & sorbet
                                     extra scoop
4.50
1.50

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