You know what I give you 5 stars. The food was closer to 4. But honestly this place is a great hangout spot. The bartendress was super nice as was the staff. It feels like the crew is happy working there which is always a sign of good management. So good job manager person. But honestly it was good vibes friendly and comfortable. Cant wait to come back. Cheers read more

Summer Shack - Boston - Saturday night - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My years-ago Legal Sea Foods visit was disappointing (can't recall all the particulars of my long-disappeared ePinions review). And Neptune was great but I might not be back until I sell a million copies of my coffee table book featuring photos of classic abandoned Circuit City locations. So the shack has moved up in my Boston Power Rankings, even as I fear that bluefish isn't just seasonally gone but forever vanished. The waiter was incredibly in helpful in the oyster recommendations. I'm not like Miles from Sideways, "ah yes, there's just a faint hint of brackishness in the seawater, with just slight overtones of menhaden and sardines overlayed with the faint aroma of cilantro and carrots." Wellfleets which I've heard of were recommended along with new-to-me Duxburys. Wellfleets had a classic oysterian vibe but the Duxburys had a more OMFG blast of oceanity. If there's a brininess scale like the hot-pepper scale this has a high rating. The mignonette and cocktail sauces were great. Shockingly, as of press time oysters are $2 each. In a fierce entree selection battle, haddock lost out to swordfish because of shrimp butter. I don't know what else is in there beyond shrimp and butter but it's a must-have. I also enjoyed the German potato salad, and the sleeper hit was broccoli rabe. It had the garlic hit usually found in the dish but had a fresher, more gentle touch than the typical formulation. read more

Summer Shack - Boston - Swordfish with Shrimp Butter - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great service! Food was good. It was pretty empty so it was not too noisy. The chowder was yummy. The tacos was just right. Not too salty or greasy. read more

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Stayed at the Sheraton Boston for a convention. We noticed Summer Shack as we uber'd in... unfortunately, we did not come until our last night - definitely a regret. The happy hour is quite extensive and only at the bar, which was perfect cause we wanted to watch the Sunday night game. The bartender, I did not get his name, was friendly, patient, and gave excellent suggestions. The oysters are excellent and only $2 each - quite a bit to choose from, but I found all had excellent taste to them. The mussels dish and the clams were excellent as well, though I loved the clams so much I had to get another order. Our friend went on a clam chowder binge throughout our stay in Boston and concluded that out of the seven or so that he tried, Summer Shack's chowder was the best. Mahalo for everything - we hope to return. read more

Absolutely amazing lobster! the source was really tasty. The grilled octopus was also nice. the serving was good. quick served for drinks. the darker atmosphere was also good. read more

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I lovee Summer Shack! Fresh seafood, the best sushi and overall always having a great time here. Their oysters are my go-to also because they're $2 everyday!! The inside is huge with lots of seating, parking is FREE and they even have a lobster tank in-house of live lobster. They always have something going on for the kids and the people that work here are wonderful. read more

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I met up with a friend who was staying at the Sheraton down the street. He mentioned being up for seafood. Most of the places that came up in the list were a bit too high-priced for our blood, but this little place was down the street from his hotel. I had a bowl of the clam chowder and he ordered the haddock over jasmine rice and asparagus with a few glasses of wine. Both us were highly satisfied. Our respective bowl and plate were emptied, but our wallets were not! read more

Summer Shack - Boston - Pan Roasted Haddock over Jasmine Rice and Asparagus - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We stopped by recently for a quick snack on our walk back to the nearby parking garage. We sat at the bar and ordered Buffalo shrimp, lobster potstickers, and lobster bisque. The lobster bisque was mediocre , especially for Boston, and I do not recommend. The buffalo shrimp and lobster potstickers were both delicious! Our bartender was quick and efficient and kept our plates cleared, and our drinks filled. The ambience is very casual and the atmosphere is very informal. PS : there is a yelp offer for a free dessert if you check in to the Yelp app. read more

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A little disappointed in this experience. Made reservations online, asked for a booth. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were given a half booth. Not the biggest deal but okay.. Our waiter didn't come for a long time. When he finally came, he didn't greet us, just poured our water and said "any questions? ready to order?". I've never had a waiter barely speak. What's weird is the entire service was like this. I think he only said something longer when he brought the bill. What was off putting was he seemed to converse a little more with other parties? Now if the food was extraordinary Id put up with this weird service. But...again was disappointed. Clam chowder was pretty good. My crab cakes were okay, but were served lukewarm. Definitely not worth the $30 something dollars. Half the plate was empty, but filled with greens to make it look full... It's too bad because the vibes and decor in this place are great, but the service and food didn't match. It has potential, but somethings missing. Maybe we just came on an off night, but I wouldn't rush back here by any means. read more

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First time trying out this restaurant . Came for "Dine Out Boston " it was a $55 3 course pre fixed dinner . The lobster and Johnny cakes honestly just tasted like lobster salad on top of a corn pancakes but it was absolutely amazing . So filling and so much lobster meat . The halibut was flavorful but the mustard green did have a bit too much salt for my liking . The dessert was tasty but I had absolutely no room to finish it . Our waitress was very helpful and gave us her recommendations on what to order and they did not disappoint . The restaurant is seafood themed . Has a lobster tank and pictures of anchors and mermaids galore .! read more

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I got this recommendation from a tour guide. The lobster roll was a near religious experience It was amazing. Cocktail was good too read more

Summer Shack - Boston - Lobster roll with kale - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Pretty solid seafood. Came here the other week for clam chowder and a shrimp po' boy. The chowder was quite good as the clam broth was very tasty and there were amble chunks of clam throughout. The po' boy was also delicious, and was topped with a tangy sauce and served with a side of fresh potato chips! It's a bit overpriced but for the area it's in the prices are on the cheaper side. The service was good, but since it was pretty busy it took a while to get our drinks. I'd go back. It's not amazing but you get a solid meal for a decent downtown price. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 3/5 read more

Summer Shack - Boston - Classic New England Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Awesome place that overcomes a difficult location for those of us living in the Fenway. Dine in Boston gave me the incentive to try this out. The package is a three course meal, so I was impressed with the amount of calamari in my appetizer. I ordered the lobster Cobb salad and there was a fair amount of lobster...given one can always have more lobster in any salad! My wife ordered the surf and turf which was tasty and plentiful. My wife is gluten intolerant, so they made a special adjustment to her dessert with a generous portion of an ice cream sundae that we shared. I had the key lime pie (I don't usually order dessert) and it was great. The filling was tart and the crust tasted very moist and fresh. The lighting was dark and the place had no outside patio (which was ironic given the name of the place). I would recommend this place to visitors to Boston or New England who want a traditional food experience: summer or winter. read more

Summer Shack - Boston - Calamari plate - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Was in town for a game and decided to try the Summer Shack based off previous Yelp reviews as well as the fact that the restaurant was outside the door of the hotel. We made reservations which we didn't need for this night, but I could see how this place could fill up quickly as it is small. I agree with previous reviews that the lighting is quite dark, which can make it challenging to read the menu. But all in all, the place is clean, the staff is friendly, and the areas are kept organized. For the food, I started off with a bowl of the clam chowder and then ordered the shrimp po' boy with a side of fries. I found the soup to be bland, watered down, and filled with more potatoes and less with clams. The soup was definitely the downside to the meal. The shrimp po' boy on the other hand was very tasty. The shrimp was deep fried to a nice crunch and topped with a sauce that gave each bite a nice little zing. The bread wasn't just a random bun or roll, but was more like a toasted folded piece of bread that allowed you to taste the contents rather than get a mouth full of bread with each bite. I will be stopping back by the next time I am in town. read more

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The hotel staff said it was good and they didn't let us down. Went when it first opened so it was dead inside. The servers were so fun! Ordered calamari for an app. Very buttery but in a good way. The breading came off easy. Fish and chips for the main. Comes with one big piece of cod. Fries weren't my fave. They have other sides if you want to substitute. read more

The restaurant is dimly lit with ample seating in a good neighborhood with things to do. Service was good and our waiter was attentive. I didn't get a picture of the cornbread, but it was amazing with the molasses butter! I wasn't too hungry so I ordered the spaghetti and clams. The white wine sauce was really good and I felt like there was a good ratio of clams to spaghetti. Afterwards, we went bowling next door. The hallway leading to next door needs a deep clean. I would come back here for seafood. The menu is reasonably priced and I believe it's a little more limited after the pandemic to keep options fresh. read more

Summer Shack - Boston - Spaghetti & Clams - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Tucked in around the corner. Quiet music and relaxed laid back environment. Extensive food selection. I can see why this is a locals type hangout. The lighting and decorations are fun. Always something to catch the eye. They have a great assortment of speciality lobster dishes. Menu is not overcrowded or overwhelming. This is a place to kick back some brews and talk with friends. The music was at a decent volume. This was an easy walk from the Hilton and Sheraton next door. 2 minutes max. I had an assortment of food. Pan Roasted Lobster, Bowl of Clam Chowder, and some corn bread. Food was amazing. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The clam chowder represents Boston well. So delicious with good chunks of clam in it. This place is a must try and worth stopping in for. Loved it. Enjoy! read more

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Got a seat fast here at dinner on a Friday, had no problems choosing what we wanted to eat! The swordfish was delicious but the lobster bouillabaisse was a bit too salty! Great experience here though love the interior! read more

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We have been walking by this place for over a year, dropping our kit off at college. Today they had a $2 oyster sign outside. That caught our attention. I made sure to check reviews online so we didn't eat any place with bad oysters. Seeing a review about the shrimp Poboy, my husband got that, I got the crab avocado toast and we got oysters. Honestly, every dish was outstanding. My husband has a rule that he doesn't eat gumbo anywhere but New Orleans, so instead, he got the Poboy. I tried it and agree with him, it is up there in the top 3 ever. He hates peppers with a passion (the texture not taste) so he had the fried peppers on the side. I taste tested them to see if he should try one, he did, then proceeded to eat the entire cup of them. I was nervous to order the crab avocado toast because sometimes they come out dry and tasteless. I asked the server straight out, is it dry and tasteless? She said no they're really good. I trusted her and I'm really glad I did. The salsa on top changed my world about where I can use salsa... And my husband's world is changed regarding eating peppers.. The oysters were fresh, tasty, and $2.00. We ate many. This is going to sound fake, but don't care. After the last few days in Boston, seeing how low the bill was when the server brought it, I flung my arms out and said oh my God I can't believe it's under $60!!! I was so excited I ended up knocking over the candle dish, which shattered everywhere. The manager came over and with a smile cleaned up the glass, I had to tell her how it ended up on the floor lol. Apparently, they've been in business 20 years, and it shows. They've really nailed it read more

Summer Shack - Boston - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The lobster roll was good, but I felt it was drenched in butter and the lobster meet was chopped into smaller pieces. The bang bang Chicken was very tasty. The Lobster Mac and cheese in my opinion was not worth the $40. It was suppose to have one pound of lobster but I do not think it did. The Mac and cheese tasted like velveeta processed cheese. The waitress that we had was not helpful in answering any of the questions about the menu. read more

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Great local establishment Food and Service. Very impressed with their service. Fun laid back atmosphere. read more

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Food was delicious. First night enjoyed the lobster potstickers! I came back for lunch the following day and loved the freshness and portion of lobster in the lobster Mac n Cheese. Service was great. Bartender Ariana was always on the move working hard. read more

Summer Shack - Boston - Lobster Potstickers - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I came to Summer Shack to review salmon as a project to find the best salmon in Boston. I also came for a quick lunch time snack. As expected it smelt like a seafood restaurant with a fishy smell although that did not limit my ability to eat. The food I ordered the Grilled Atlantic Salmon with fries lemon-maple glaze, citrus fennel apple slaw, asparagus & roasted potatoes. Presentation wise the salmon was very well thought out. Taste wise the salmon was very good and unique I really loved the citrus fennel apple slaw. As it gave an apple flavor to the dish which I had never thought could be on salmon or near it. Alongside the sides of fries and potatoes were a great balancing combination to the citric effect of the dish. The service was excellent and unique as they gave me a postcard to take with me but I did not get it. The waiter did not hesitate to serve my dish as I already knew what to get. The ambiance was very calming as there was fishing floating in the various aquariums and you could hear the busy work of the two kitchens working. Just a great salmon and great environment to eat in although would not recommend for serious occasions as the smell would not be good. read more

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Every time we come to Boston we stop here. Food is delicious and portions are big. The cornbread is a mist have! The waitress was very nice and explained all the options to us. She was very knowledgeable of the menu and suggested new items to us. Music was not that loud and it wasn't freezing in here which we appreciate it. The bill comes with a cute postcard which you can keep or send back home. $150 or so for 2 people including 4 beers and 2 appetizers. read more

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It wasn't great and it wasn't bad. I checked reviews and they were mostly 4 and above. Service was good and cool little place. I had clam chowder and a lobster roll and they both were average. Again not great but not bad. Lobster was a little chewy and calm chowder could use a little more flavor. Also, it was 6:30pm on a Friday night and it was dead. Not a great sign when I walked past many places that weee busy. Would I come back? Maybe...Hope this helps you read more

I came across a news article about them offering a free lobster meal for individuals whos birthday were in September and I had to see it to believe it. It was true, and I think that fact alone speaks to this establishments appreciation of their customers. The Lobster was delicious and the shrimp po boy was incredible. The service I recieved was top notch! I'm happy I found this place and I'll be returning soon. read more

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Good place to eat. 1st time eating blue fish. Wait staff was friendly and had great recommendations. Used the yelp bonus for a free dessert. Which was delicious Only con: a little slow on coming around to refill drinks read more

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We've been to summer shack twice for drag brunch. Always a great time and the restaurant staff are so great! The menu is much more limited for drag brunch but the food tastes great! Decor is also very cool and gives you lots to look at! read more

Everything was ok except the oysters which were exceptional! Lobster roll was in fact all lobster so that was good. Chips were meh. Calamari was good but small portion. Overpriced IMO. read more

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Came by here while we were waiting for seats at a nearby restaurant on a Saturday night. We were able to get seated right away but our server took a little before he introduced himself. For drinks I had the passion fruit martini and my friend had the mojito. Both were refreshing and as expected. Since we were going to be eating soon, we shared a fish taco order which came with a side of house chips. The portions were huge compared to the typical 3 inch tortillas I'm used to. Each taco had at least 2 pieces of fried battered fish with an assortment of toppings including lettuce, guacamole, pico de Gallo, sour cream, corn. After squeezing the fresh lemon wedge over, the pieces of fish started to soften right away. A thicker more crispy batter would have made the overall mouthfeel more satisfying. Taste was a little plain but no complaints really. Overall, decent experience but not sure if it would be worth coming back. read more

Summer Shack - Boston - Shack Style Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

LOVED this place in BOSTON. The best hot lobster roll we've had! Located in the Back Bay (not far from downtown) this spot has a cool summer / beach vibe with a large menu including non-seafood items for those who don't care for if! The service was quick, the food was excellent! read more

Summer Shack - Boston - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Good service here, my table ordered several appetizers and plates and the server was very happy and accommodating. The potstickers were mediocre, but the clam chowder was amazing. My friend thought her seafood plate was a bit salty, but she did enjoy it. The ambiance at night is way different than during the day. They turn the lighting down at night to give it a classy/romantic vibe. Parking is very limited on the street, so I suggest not driving here. read more

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What an awesome surprise! We got in late to Boston for a work trip and just wanted lobster. ALL THE LOBSTER. This place looks like a chill beach themed diner, but the food is just absolutely superb. Lobster potstickers, perfect. Tuna Crispy Rice, devoured it. We got warm lobster rolls poached in butter, and I saw God. From start to finish, the food was a hit for our entire parity of 10. read more

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Great prices...fresh food. Happy hour everyday. The staff is well aware of their products and the bartenders are pleasant.

I've been twice. I love their raw oysters and lobster mac and cheese. Cost of raw oysters are reasonable, $2 per when I went, and they don't skimp out on the lobster in the mac and cheese. The service overall is good, staff is friendly. I want to give a higher rating but when I last went we got charged $30 for...three extra small bowls of rice. When I say small I mean like smaller than the size of the cocktail bowl. It is what it is but yea don't order extra rice unless you want to get ripped off. read more

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Was nearby and decided to stop by and I am glad I did. I drank some beers. Lots of food options (seafood). I had a variety of raw oysters ($2 each) and reordered the Sand Dollar and Great White ones. Then onto a whole lobster. Dessert was a cup of clam chowder. All the food was prepared properly and yummy. Service was friendly, and attentive (thank you to Ariana and Raquel at the bar and food runner Matteo). Met the manager (Amanda) who was taking care of everything. They have plenty of room. I would highly recommend drinking and eating here. If nearby give it a try. Enjoy!! read more

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Cute setting as a seafood place in Boston. It was one of the only places with an available reservation. The food will fill you up but it's not great in flavor. We tried the clam chowder, calamari, lobster dumplings and Cesar salad. read more

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This is sort of a all American seafood leaning restaurant with a fresh raw bar and lots of fish and seafood dishes. There's a Cheers type sit around bar with plenty of beers on tap too. We got an assortment of very fresh oysters which were all excellent. Ordered a haddock plate which included small cubed potatoes and some fresh green vegetables topped with a mushroom sauce. Also a clam chowder cup and a chickpea salad. Everything was tasty. I think they used a lot of butter or oil , which really does not sit well with me I paid the price for that later that evening. Service was good , reasonable prices for unremarkable food and the space itself was comfortable. read more

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TL; DR: the show was great, the food tasted like prison cafeteria food. Came to this spot for a Halloween and 90s themed Drag Brunch. It was my first time here and the show was AWESOME, however, the restaurant...not so awesome. First: the brunch was a ticketed event, which is fine, but the bottom of the tickets stated that each guest much purchase an entree. It seems like kind of a rip off requirement especially when... 2: The food is T R A S H. My friend ordered the chicken and waffles, and her waffle was very obviously microwaved and her chicken crispy and oily. I got the All-You-Can Mary Breakfast, which included bland eggs that were subpar to even hotel breakfast eggs (you could tell they came from a carton and not cracked from real eggs), toast so dry and burnt you could crack a tooth on it, microwaved flavorless potatoes and bacon. Understandably, this is a seafood restaurant and not a spot that specializes in brunch, however, if you're going to require that your patrons purchase a brunch entree at $18 a pop, it would be nice to ensure the food doesn't taste like a kids cuisine. Additionally, we had to get the server's attention multiple times to order our $15 drinks and to pay. I had asked for syrup immediately after the food arrived and was told yes but never received it. Entertainment: 5/5 Food: 2/5 Staff: 3/5 read more

Summer Shack - Boston - Chicken and Waffles, All You Can Mary Breakfast - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It was the perfect spot. If you want a bar/grill that serves good Boston seafood this is it! It was easy and casual. I was able to walk in and get served pretty quickly. It was a game day and a Tuesday so that maybe why. They have friendly staff. The food was delicious! Highly recommend you get oysters. The lobster was so messy but so good. You get a bib and all the tools you may need. Only had to ask for wet wipes. read more

Summer Shack - Boston - Fresh oysters - Seafood Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts