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    • Cambridge

    149 Alewife Brook Parkway,
    Cambridge, MA 02140
    (617) 520-9500

    General Manager: Vanessa Bitton

    Hours of Operation
    Everyday
    11:30am-9:00pm

    BREAKING NEWS! Summer Shack Cambridge is now offering a special SUSHI menu. As always, our dedicated to serving the freshest seafood year-round remains our top priority, and we're excited to share this new venture with you. We might be bias, but our favorite is the "Summer Shack Roll" - try one today for takeout or dine-in!

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    Famous Pan Roasted Lobster Award Winning Seafood Restaurant, located next to Alewife Station Cambridge MA.. This is our flagship location, opened in 2000, the heart and soul of Summer Shack. Many of our employees have been here since we opened 19 years ago. With an extensive menu and dozens of specials each day, created under the watchful eye of Chef Del Leandro, be prepared to experience traditional, modern and ethnic variations of the freshest seafood in town. We also have great fried chicken, burgers, steaks and kid friendly dishes.

    With the largest oyster bar in Cambridge, a 65 seat surrounding bar with 9 flat screen TVs, a 1,500-gallon live lobster tank, and twin 80-gallon steam kettles, the Summer Shack in Cambridge offers all you could need for a true New England experience.

    We also have a private function space that can seat upwards of 120 people – this room can transform into whatever you want it to be – we can dress it up or funk it up –whether it’s a formal rehearsal dinner, a birthday party, or a corporate event, we can make your vision a reality! Contact cmcgowan@shackfoods.com for more information or to inquire about booking an event.

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    LOBSTERS

    • Lobsters In The Rough

      new england & canadian hard shell lobsters steamed

      1 lb $28

      1 1/2 lbs $44

      2 lbs $60

    • JASPER'S FAMOUS PAN ROASTED LOBSTER

      bourbon, chervil & chives

      1 1/2 lbs $48

      2 lbs $64

    • BAKED STUFFED LOBSTER

      lemon butter, garlic crumbs, & shrimp stuffing

      1 1/2 lbs $58

      2 lbs $78

    • WOOD GRILLED LOBSTER

      garlic, parsley & buttered crumbs

      1 1/2 lbs $52

      2 lbs $74

    SNACKS

    • Grilled Cornbread

      molasses butter

      $6

    • Crab Cake

      remoulade sauce & shack coleslaw

      $15

    • Steamers (1 lb)

      $18

    • Mussels

      white wine, garlic & herbs, or fra-diavolo

      $15

    • Chicken Wings

      buffalo style OR ginger chile

      $14

    • Lobster Potstickers

      citrus soy & ginger dipping sauce

      $13

    • Grilled Littleneck Clams

      garlic butter

      $16

    • French Fries

      $5

    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $5

    • Shells & Cheese

      $8

    • "First of the Season" Soft Shell Crab

      lime-sriracha aioli & spicy cucumber sambal

      $16

    SOUPS & SALADS

    • Classic New England Clam Chowder

      cup $7

      bowl $12

    • Mixed Greens

      tomatoes, radishes, cucumber, & croutons

      $8

    • Caesar Salad

      romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, & croutons

      $10

    • Greek Salad

      tomatoes, red onions, cubanelle peppers, cucumbers, olives & feta

      $11

    • BLT Wedge Salad

      bleu cheese dressing, bacon, cherry tomatoes & pickled red onions

      $10

    FRIED FAVORITES

    large plates are served with fries & shack slaw

    • Whole Belly Clams

      app $16

      plate $28

    • Calamari

      choice of plain or with peppers & garlic butter

      app $14

      plate $23

    • Gulf Shrimp

      choice of plain or buffalo style

      app $13

      plate $23

    • Fish & Chips

      $20

    • Cape Cod Sea Scallops

      with french fries and coleslaw

      $24

    KID'S MENU

    • Kids' Fried Chicken

      two pieces served with french fries & a brownie for dessert

      $10

    • Kids' Hot Dog

      served with french fries & a brownie for dessert

      $10

    • Kids' Shells & Cheese

      served with french fries & a brownie for dessert

      $10

    SANDWICHES

    served with house made chips

    • Boston's Best Lobster Roll

      classic New England style or warm with butter poached lobster

      $24

    • Jasper White's Fried Chicken Sandwich

      $14

    • Prime Burger (1/2 lb)

      with cheddar or blue cheese

      $15

    • Shack Style Fish Tacos

      $16

    • Crab Cale BLT

      $18

    • Salmon Burger

      $12

    • Soft Shell Crab BLT

      $18

    SEA

    fresh fish & shellfish arriving daily | prepped wood grilled, baked or sautéed

    • Grilled Atlantic Salmon

      citrus apple-fennel slaw, garlic green beans, & roasted potatoes

      $25

    • Shrimp Scampi Linguini

      creamy lemon butter sauce, spinach, tomatoes, & grilled bread

      $24

    • Grilled Gulf Shrimp

      garlic butter, shack coleslaw, & french fries

      $23

    • Fried Fisherman's Platter

      scallops, shrimp, haddock w/ tartar sauce, coleslaw & fries

      $25

    • Pan Roasted Haddock

      roasted mushroom sherry butter, garlic broccoli & jasmine rice

      $24

    • Shack Lobster Mac

      meat from 1lb lobster

      $26

    • Crab Cakes

      remoulade, shack coleslaw, & sweet potato fries

      $28

    • Alaskan King Crab

      steamed with butter & corn on the cob

      $65

    • Jumbo Canadian Snow Crab Legs

      steamed or roasted with garlic & sherry

      $52

    • Sesame Crusted Tuna

      soy ginger sauce, seaweed salad, broccoli & jasmine rice

      $25

    • East Coast Swordfish

      crab guacamole, salsa fresca, broccoli, black beans & rice

      $24

    • Grilled Halibut

      heirloom tomato salad, grilled kale & creamy mashed potatoes

      $25

    LAND

    • Jasper's Fried Chicken

      four pieces with french fries

      $16

      1 piece $4

    • Tough Times Surf & Turf

      3 pieces of fried chicken & fried gulf shrimp, with coleslaw & french fries

      $20

    • Aged Top Sirloin Steak

      garlic herb butter, mixed greens, fries & grilled onions

      $28

    • Grilled Gulf Shrimp & Top Sirloin Steak

      lemon butter, grilled onions & fries

      $26

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    SUSHI BAR APPS

    • EDAMAME

      fresh soy beans boiled and lightly salted

      $7

    • SEAWEED SALAD

      marinated seaweed with sesame seeds

      $7

    • KANI SALAD

      crabmeat, cucumber & tobiko with spicy aioli sauce

      $8

    • TOKO SALAD

      marinated octopus with cucumber, lettuce & ponzu sauce

      $10

    • SEXY SALMON

      seared salmon rolled with mango & chef's special sauce

      $13

    • TUNA AVOCADO SALAD

      tuna & avocado, mixed greens & onion citrus soy sauce

      $13

    • YELLOWTAIL JALAPEÑO

      yellowtail, jalapeno, wasabi & yuzu soy sauce

      $13

    • PEPPER TUNA TATAKI

      pan seared tuna with soy ponzu sauce

      $13

    SUSHI BAR ENTREES

    • SUSHI DINNER

      (8) pieces sushi, chef's daily special selection with spicy tuna roll

      $23

    • SASHIMI DINNER

      (16) pieces sashimi, chef's daily special selection

      $29

    • TRIPE SUSHI

      (3) pieces tuna, (3) pieces salmon, (3) pieces yellowtail with spicy salmon

      $30

    SIGNATURE ROLL

    • DRAGON ROLL

      eel, cucumber inside topped with avocado

      $14

    • RAINBOW ROLL

      california roll topped with tuna, salmon, white tuna & yellowtail

      $15

    • WHAT A ROLL

      shrimp tempura avocado roll topped with crab & sweet chili mayo

      $15

    • RED SEA

      shrimp, cucumber & salmon roll topped with spicy tuna

      $15

    • SUSHI SANDWICH

      spicy salmon, spicy tuna, avocado, rice cracker, soy paper

      $16

    • SUMMER LOVER

      tuna, yellowtail, salmon, avocado & soybean paper topped with spicy kani salad

      $17

    • MAGIC ROLL

      spicy tuna, seared salmon, jalapeño & ikura topped with wasabi mayo

      $17

    • NARUTO

      tuna, salmon, yellowtail & avocado wrapped in cucumber with ponzu sauce

      $16

    • ALEWIFE ROLL

      seared pepper tuna & cucumber roll topped with spicy tuna, avocado, mango, with spicy mango sauce

      $20

    • SUMMER SHACK ROLL

      lobster, mango, & seared scallop with special sauce

      $22

    SUSHI & SASHIMI

    choice of sushi or sashimi | (2) pieces per order

    • TUNA

      $6.95

    • FATTY TUNA

      MP*

    • SALMON

      $6.95

    • KING SALMON

      avocado, cucumber, oshiko & lettuce

      $9.95

    • YELLOWTAIL

      crab, avocado & cucumber

      $6.95

    • FLUKE

      shrimp, cucumber, lettuce, maya

      $6.95

    • SEA BREAM

      shrimp tempura, cucumber & lettuce with eel sauce

      $7.95

    • SPANISH MACKEREL

      $5.95

    • SCALLOP

      $6.95

    • OCTOPUS

      $6.95

    • SHRIMP

      $5.95

    • CRAB STICK

      $5.95

    • SMOKED SALMON

      smoked salmon, cream cheese & cucumber

      $6.95

    • SALMON ROE

      salmon, cucumber & avocado

      $6.95

    • EEL

      shrimp, cucumber, lettuce, maya

      $6.95

    • SURF CLAM

      $5.95

    • SEA URCHIN

      $12

    CLASSIC & HAND ROLL

    add cucumber, avocado or tobiko 1.5 | sushi rice 3

    • AVOCADO ROLL

      $7

    • CUCUMBER ROLL

      $5

    • AVOCADO & CUCUMBER ROLL

      $6

    • VEGETABLE ROL

      avocado, cucumber, oshiko & lettuce

      $7

    • CALIFORNIA ROLL

      crab, avocado & cucumber

      $7

    • BOSTON ROLL

      shrimp, cucumber, lettuce, maya

      $7

    • SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL

      shrimp tempura, cucumber & lettuce with eel sauce

      $11

    • TUNA ROLL

      $7

    • TUNA AVOCADO OR CUCUMBER ROLL

      $8

    • SALMON ROLL

      $7

    • SALMON AVOCADO OR CUCUMBER ROLL

      $8

    • YELLOWTAIL SCALLION ROLL

      $7

    • PHILIDELPHIA ROLL

      smoked salmon, cream cheese & cucumber

      $8

    • ALASKA ROLL

      salmon, cucumber & avocado

      $8

    • SPICY TUNA ROLL

      $9

    • SPICY SALMON ROLL

      $9

    • EEL AVOCADO OR CUCUMBER ROLL

      $9

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