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    • Cambridge

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

    General Manager: Douglas Inacio

    Hours of Operation
    Sunday - Wednesday
    11:30am - 9:00pm

    Thursday - Saturday
    11:30am - 10:00pm

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    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 us for more information or to inquire about booking an event.

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    • THIS RUM IS BANANAS

      goslings dark rum, banana syrup, lime juice, pineapple juice

      $13

    • SHACK LEMONADE

      georgi lemon vodka, house sour mix, cranberry juice, & a splash of soda

      $10

    • THE ALEWIFE SOUR

      Boston Harbor Distillers Putnam Rye whiskey, Vermont maple syrup lemon juice, & a red wine float

      $12

    • CUCUMBER COOLER

      cucumber infused vodka, st. germaine elderflower liqueur, lime juice, & ginger beer

      $11

    • SHACK ATTACK

      bacardi rum, goslings rum, cointreau, passionfruit puree, orange juice, house sour mix, grenadine, angostura bitters

      $13

    • THE BEE'S KNEES

      hendricks gin, fresh lemon juice, & house made honey simple

      $12

    • FRENCH MARTINI

      pineapple infused vodka, pineapple juice, & chambord

      $11

    • POMEGRANATE MARTINI

      stoli vodka, pama pomegranate liqueur, st. germaine elderflower liqueur, & house sour mix

      $13

    • SHACK MOJITO

      bacardi rum, muddled mint, fresh lime, & a splash of soda **available traditional, coconut, or raspberry**

      $12

    • SHACK MARGARITA

      cazadores blanco, grand marnier, & house sour mix

      $11

    • WATERMELON MARGARITA

      cazadores blanco tequila, cointreau, fresh watermelon puree, & house sour mix

      $11

    • HOUSEMADE RED SANGRIA

      $10 per glass

      $28 per carafe

    BOWLS

    • AKU AKU SCORPION BOWL

      Aku Aku's original recipe

      $11 per glass

      $25 per bowl

    • THE TWISTED MERMAID

      bacardi rum, vodka, blue curacao, fresh lime juice, orgeat almond syrup, & pineapple juice

      $18

    • TRULY BERRY BOWL

      vodka, st. germaine elderflower liqueur, fresh raspberry puree, lime juice, mint, & truly wild berry seltzer

      $16

    DRAFT BEER

    • Harpoon IPA

      $7 per pint

      $14 per stein

    • Wormtown "Be Hoppy" IPA

      $8 per pint

      $16 per stein

    • Lord Hobo Boomsauce

      $8 per 12oz tulip

    • Fort Hill Farmer's Fresh IPA

      $7 per pint

      $14 per stein

    • True North "North Shore" Session IPA

      $8 per pint

      $16 per stein

    • Guinness Draught

      $8 per pint

    • Narragansett Lager

      $5 per pint

      $10 per stein

    • Coors Light

      $6 per pint

      $11 per stein

    • Sam Adams Boston Lager

      $7 per pint

      $14 per stein

    • Jack's Abby Post Shift Pilsner

      $7 per pint

      $14 per stein

    • Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale

      $8 per pint

      $16 per stein

    • Sam Adams Octoberfest

      $7 per pint

      $14 per stein

    • Stone Honey Blonde Ale

      $7 per pint

      $14 per stein

    • Lord Hobo Angelica

      $7 per pint

      $14 per stein

    • Jacks Abby Blood Orange Wheat

      $8 per pint

      $16 per stein

    • Harpoon UFO White

      $7 per pint

      $14 per stein

    • Stormalong "Mass Appeal" Cider

      $8 per pint

      $16 per stein

    • Truly Wild Berry Seltzer

      $7 per pint

    • Mighty Squirrel "Sour Face" Raspberry Kiwi Sour

      $8 per pint

      $16 per stein

    BOTTLED BEER

    • Budweiser

      $6

    • Bud Light

      $6

    • Corona

      $7

    • Corona Light

      $7

    • Heineken

      $7

    • Michelob Ultra

      $6

    • Clausthaler (Non-Alcoholic)

      $5

    • High Noon Seltzer

      black cherry, pineapple, watermelon, or peach

      $7

    WHITES

    • Albarino, Martin Codax

      Rias Baixas, Spain

      $12 per glass

      $46 per bottle

    • Pinot Grigio, Benvolio

      Italy

      $10 per glass

      $38 per bottle

    • Pinot Grigio, Vie di Romans

      Italy

      $80 per bottle

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Crowded House

      Marlborough, New Zealand

      $12 per glass

      $46 per bottle

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Slingshot

      Napa Valley, CA

      $12 per glass

      $46 per bottle

    • Chardonnay, Chateau Souverain

      Alexander Valley, CA

      $10 per glass

      $38 per bottle

    • Chardonnay, La Crema

      Montery, CA

      $15 per glass

      $58 per bottle

    • Chardonnay, J Vineyards

      Russian River, CA

      $70 per bottle

    • Riesling, Chateau Ste. Michelle

      Washington State

      $10 per glass

      $38 per bottle

    • Rose, Terra Santa

      France

      $12 per glass

      $46 per bottle

    • Roland Tissier et Fils Sancerre

      France

      $17 per glass

      $66 per bottle

    • Gruner Veltiner, Grooner

      Austria

      $12 per glass

      $46 per bottle

    • Vermentino di Sardegna, Costamolino

      Italy

      $14 per glass

      $54 per bottle

    REDS

    • House Red

      Bordeaux, France

      $8 per glass

    • Pinot Noir, MacMurray

      Central Coast, CA

      $14 per glass

      $54 per bottle

    • Malbec, Gascon

      Mendoza, Argentina

      $12 per glass

      $46 per bottle

    • Merlot, Line 39

      Central Coast, CA

      $10 per glass

      $38 per bottle

    • Merlot, Mantanzas Creek

      Sonoma, CA

      $65 per bottle

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia

      Washington State

      $12 per glass

      $46 per bottle

    • Cotes du Rhone, Domaine de Marcoux

      France

      $75 per bottle

    BUBBLES

    • Prosecco, La Marca

      Italy

      $15 per split

      $40 per bottle

      $90 per magnum bottle

    • SELECT PREMIUM OYSTERS

      see daily list

      $3

    • JUMBO COCKTAIL SHRIMP

      $3

    • CHERRYSTONE OR LITTLENECK CLAMS

      $2.50

    • SOUTH BAY BLOND OYSTER & TUNA SASHIMI

      $5

    • TOWER OF POWER

      8 oysters, 8 littlenecks, 4 shrimp, 2 oyster-tuna sashimi

      $58

    DAILY OYSTER LIST

    • DENNIS - MA

      this petite oyster has a deep cupped shell and a briny finish

    • CHEBOOKTOOK - NB

      this petite oyster has mild salinity and a sweet finish

    • "MERRY DUX" DUXBURY-MA

      grown in south Duxbury, there oysters are salty-sweet, crisp and clean

    • SOUTH BAY BLONDE - MA

      this oyster features beautiful deep cups and caramel colored shells. Its flavor profile is balanced between sweet and briny, with a smooth finish

    • WELLFLEET - MA

      this oyster has plump, firm meat. It is mild in salinity with a clean, finish

    • COTUIT - MA

      this oyster has moderate brine with sweet, creamy finish

    • GRIDDLED CORN BREAD

      molasses butter

      $7

    • MUSSELS

      white wine, garlic & herbs OR spicy fra-diavolo

      $15

    • CHICKEN WINGS

      buffalo or ginger chile

      $18

    • BANG BANG CHICKEN

      sweet & spicy sauce, micro cilantro, & toasted sesame

      $13 per per order

    • GRILLED OCTOPUS

      barbeque butter, & crispy potatoes

      $16

    • BAKED OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER

      creamed spinach & toasted bread crumbs

      $14

    • 1/2LB "PEEL & EAT" STEAMED SHRIMP

      steamed in beer & spices

      $14

    • LOBSTER POTSTICKERS

      citrus soy & ginger dipping sauce

      $15

    • STEAMERS (1lb.)

      $23

    • YUCA FRITES

      chipotle ranch sauce

      $10

    • CRAB CAKE

      remoulade sauce & shack coleslaw

      $16

    • GRILLED LITTLENECK CLAMS

      $20

    • FRIED PICKLES

      $9

    • CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

      $9 per cup

      $13 per bowl

    • BERMUDA FISH & CRAB CHOWDER (with dark rum)

      $9 per cup

      $13 per bowl

    • LOBSTER & CORN CHOWDER

      $14

    • CAESAR SALAD

      romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, & croutons

      $12

    • THE BLT WEDGE SALAD

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

      $12

    • MAINE SHRIMP, AVOCADO AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

      honey lime dressing, romaine & sweet pickled red onion

      $15

    • GREEK SALAD

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

      $12

    • BOSTON'S BEST LOBSTER ROLL

      classic New England style OR warm with butter poached lobster

      $38

    • JW FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

      classic OR buffalo style

      $14

    • SALMON BURGER

      $14

    • CRAB ROLL

      $25

    • 1/2LB PREMIUM ANGUS BURGER

      with cheddar or blue cheese

      $15

    • SHACK STYLE FISH TACOS

      $16

    • CRAB CAKE BLT

      $18

    • CLAM ROLL

      $22

    large plates are served with fries & shack coleslaw

    • WHOLE BELLY CLAMS

      $20 per app

      $28 per plate

    • FRIED CLAM STRIPS

      $14 per app

      $24 per plate

    • CALAMARI

      plain or R.I. style w/ peppers & garlic butter

      $15 per app

      $24 per plate

    • GULF SHRIMP

      plain OR buffalo style

      $14 per app

      $25 per plate

    • FISH & CHIPS

      $22

    • FISHERMAN'S PLATTER

      scallops, haddock, & shrimp

      $28

    • CAPE COD SEA SCALLOPS

      $28

    • GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMON

      citrus apple-fennel slaw, grilled asparagus, & roasted potatoes

      $25

    • PAN ROASTED HADDOCK

      roasted mushroom-sherry butter, green beans, & jasmine rice

      $25

    • SHRIMP SCAMPI LINGUINI

      creamy lemon butter sauce, & toasted breadcrumbs

      $25

    • NATIVE BLUEFISH

      garlic mustard glaze, roasted cauliflower & pecan sauce, jasmine rice

      $24

    • SESAME CRUSTED TUNA

      soy-ginger sauce, seaweed salad, tempura vegetables & fried rice

      $26

    • CRISPY FRIED WHOLE BLACK SEA BASS

      guacamole, yucca frites, black beans & rice

      $25

    • GRILLED GULF SHRIMP

      garlic butter, shack coleslaw, & french fries

      $25

    • SHACK LOBSTER MAC

      meat from a 1lb lobster

      $35

    • CRAB CAKES

      remoulade sauce, shack coleslaw, & sweet potato fries

      $30

    • 1LB JUMBO CANADIAN SNOW CRAB LEGS

      steamed chesapeake style w/ corn, potato, chorizo, & spices OR roasted with garlic & sherry

      $56

    • "MOQUECA" BRAZILIAN STYLE SEAFOOD STEW

      mussels, shrimp, white fish, onions, peppers, citrus coconut broth & rice

      $24

    • JASPER'S FRIED CHICKEN

      four pieces with french fries

      $17 per meal

      $4 per individual piece

    • AGED TOP SIRLOIN STEAK

      garlic herb butter, mixed greens, fries & grilled onions

      $32

    • TENDERLOIN STEAK TIPS

      garlic butter, grilled onions, & french fries

      $28

    • GRILLED GULF SHRIMP & TENDERLOIN STEAK TIPS

      lemon butter, grilled onions, & fries

      $26

    LOBSTER IN THE ROUGH

    steamed new england & canadian hard shell lobsters

    • 1 LB

      $38

    • 1 1/2 LB

      $65

    • 2 LB

      $85

    SPECIALTY LOBSTERS

    • JASPER'S FAMOUS PAN ROASTED LOBSTER

      bourbon, chervil, chives

      $70 per 1.5 LB

      $90 per 2 LB

    • BAKED STUFFED LOBSTER

      lemon butter, garlic crumbs, & shrimp stuffing

      $75 per 1.5 LB

      $95 per 2 LB

    • WOOD GRILLED LOBSTER

      garlic, parsley, & buttered breadcrumbs

      $70 per 1.5 LB

      $90 per 2 LB

    • SUMMER SHACK CLAMBAKE

      1LB lobster, mussels, clams, corn, potatoes, egg & chourizo

      $52

    • FRIES

      $5

    • SWEET POTATO FRIES

      $6

    • SWEET CORN

      $6

    • ROASTED POTATOES

      $6

    • SHELLS & CHEESE

      $6

    • MIXED GREEN SALAD

      $8

    • FRIED PICKLES

      $9

    • GARLIC BROCCOLI

      $8

    • ROASTED MUSHROOMS

      $8

    • GINGER CHILE BRUSSEL SPROUTS

      $8

    Choice of french fries, broccoli, or corn on the cob as side. Includes a drink & dessert.

    • JASPER'S FRIED CHICKEN

      2 pcs.

      $12

    • PASTA SHELLS

      available with cheese, butter, or marinara sauce

      $12

    • CORNMEAL FRIED FISH FINGERS

      $12

    • GRILLED FLORIDA GULF SHRIMP

      $12

    • HAMBURGER OR CHEESEBURGER

      $12

    • BROWNIE SUNDAE

      $8

    • VANILLA BEAN CREME BRULE

      $8

    • KEY LIME PIE

      $8

    • BLACKBERRY PEACH PIE

      $8

    • PECAN PIE

      $8

    • INDIAN PUDDING

      $8

    • COCONUT CUSTARD PIE

      $8

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