Summer Shack
About
- 4.5 ( 48 reviews)
- 30-50, $$, $$$
Cambridge’s premier Seafood Restaurant featuring the largest raw bar in town… Summer Shack was opened in May 2000 by chef Jasper White on the outskirts of Cambridge in a spot once was occupied by the infamous Polynesian Restaurant, Aku Aku. It was a shock to many customers from the former Jasper’s Restaurant, a fine dining establishment that opened on Boston’s Waterfront in 1983. White tablecloths, soft music, elegant dinnerware and pristine food presentations: gone! Turn up the music. Haul out the picnic tables. Bring on the fun. At Summer Shack, rustic dishes like steamed lobsters and crabs, fish cakes, clambakes, fried chicken and burgers are served alongside modern preparations influenced by world cuisines, grilled local seafood and the best raw bar in town. At Summer Shack we are serious about our food, drinks and hospitality. Were are not fine dining – this is a casual restaurant that is family friendly and handicapped accessible. We welcome small parties but also excel at handling large groups of friends, family and business colleagues. Our Cambridge restaurant features a large function room, suitable for all sorts of event from rehearsal dinners to business meetings. Clambakes are our specialty – with our patented “Lobster Line” we can cook 100 lobsters at a time perfectly. Call us about customizing your next function; we can work with your needs and your budget. Come let us show you why FOOD IS LOVE.
Day of the Week | Opening Hours |
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Monday | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Tuesday | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Wednesday | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Thursday | 11:30 - 22:00 |
Friday | 11:30 - 23:00 |
Saturday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
Sunday | 11:00 - 22:00 |
Cuisines
- 🍔 American
- 🦞 Seafood
Dining Options
- 💺 Seating
- ♿ Wheelchair Accessible
- 🥡 Takeout
- 🍽️ Table service
- 📅 Reservations
- 🍷 Serves Alcohol
- 🅿️ Parking Available
- 🪑 Highchairs Available
- 🍸 Full Bar
- 📶 Free Wifi
- 📺 Television
- 💳 Accepts Visa
- 💳 Accepts Mastercard
- 💳 Accepts American Express
- 💳 Accepts Discover
- 🍱 Lunch
- 🍽️ Dinner
Recommended Reviews
4.5
Luke Schmitt
One of my favorite places to eat good seafood with a large group. The casual atmosphere and quality shellfish gives you the feel of a New Hampshire lobster shack a ten minute walk from the Boston subway.
Violet X
My favorite seafood restaurant nearby Boston! I went there every time when I visited Boston. They also have the best oysters! So delicious! Tried their steamed lobster, excellent value! Last time when I visited, I ordered the lobster gumbo, and it was amazing! It's a huge dish, and I couldn't help myself to finish it! Can't wait to go back there again!
Mary Ruth Hambrick
Great seafood experience with the live lobster and the big center pots. Great for tourists but not touristy!
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