dinner at the shack - summer 2009

raw bar each
selected oysters (blackboard) market
pat's wellfleet littlenecks 1.75
cape cod cherrystone clams 1.50
cherrystone seviche 7.00
jumbo cocktail shrimp 2.50
snow crab claws 2.50
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 50.00
with 2 split lobster halves market

starters & snacks each
native steamers

1 lb 12.00

mussels with wine,garlis & herbs or fra diavolo 9.50
grilled clams, garlic butter (10) 15.00
ipswich fried clams & other crispy fried seafood appetizers next page
sweet corn fritters 8.50
grilled eggplant "steak" with tomato onion salad 7.00
dora's crab & cheese pupusas 8.50
ginger & chile chicken wings

10.50


soup & chowder

creamy clam chowder cup 4.50 bowl 9.00
bermuda fish & crab chowder cup 4.50 bowl 9.00
ecuarorian shrimp gazpacho 7.00
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

watermelon salad with herbs, pine nuts, ricotta salata & citrus dressing

8.00

sliced tomatoes, olive oil & basil with fresh gigi's mozzarella

9.00
salmon gravlax, crispy potato cake & fennel salad 11.00
cobb salad with maine crab, smoked bacon, peas, cabbage, tomatoes & new potato salad 16.00

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 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...42.00

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  7.00
kid's burger
          with cheese
5.00
grilled cheddar cheese & tomato sandwich 6.00
black angus steak burger with blue or cheddar

10.50 - 12.00

fried haddock sandwich 11.00
fried clam roll

13.00

sirloin minute steak sandwich with grilled red onions 15.00
lobster roll 20.00

 

crabmeat club sandwich.....16.00


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

native bluefish veracruz with olives, tomatoes, chiles & new potatoes 19.00

cornmeal seared day boat haddock portuguese style with rice

22.00
summer flounder roulade with lobster saffron rissotto 26.00

     "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 11.50 23.00
oysters in cornbread crumbs 8.50 18.00
caribbean pink shrimp 9.50 20.00
R.I. style calamari (spicy & greasy) or plain with red sauce 8.50 18.00
beer battered haddock fish and chips 20.00
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

shack meatloaf (beef, veal, pork) with mashed potatoes & gravy 14.00

franks, beans & brown bread

11.00
wood grilled ny sirlion steak with blue cheese butter, tomato onion salad & hash brown potatoes 24.00

 
shack surf & turf
garlic roasted pink shrimp and sirloin minute steak, with french fries......24.00

side orders 
corn on cob 2.75
wilted summer greens 6.50
baked stuffed native squash 5.50
seared mushrooms with garlic 6.00
daily vegetable 4.50
baked beans 4.50
toasted brown bread 4.00
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 summer vegetables......14.00

desserts
freshly baked pie (blackboard) 5.00
indian pudding with soft serve            5.00
brulee peach tartlet with christina's honey ice cream 7.00
summer berry shortcake with fresh whipped cream 6.50
chocolate chip ice cream sandwich 5.00
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