Summer Shack CambridgeMay have due to the earlyMay have due to the early hour, but the waitress wasn't in the vicinity frequently6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat options for fresh seafoodGreat options for fresh seafood - I had the Fish Tacos, which our server recommended as a staff favorite! The portion was hearty and the flavor was awesome.6/3/2013 12:00:00 AMOur go-to place to take visitorsWe live nearby and find that when we have a house full of company from out-of-state, this is a fun, informal place to go, with a menu that's got something for everyone. The prices are on the high side for what you get, so we don't frequent it otherwise. We had 5:30 reservations, so were a little disappointed to have our group of 7 be squeezed onto a round table for six (we watched the hostess add a setting) but service and food were good.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMGood seafoodI love the summer shack but I have had times when the food is so so, this was one of those times. I had steamers and they were super gritty(hadn't spat long enough) and my lobster wasn't as tasty as I wanted it to be, maybe a little over cooked. i have never been disappointed by their fried chicken, Mac and cheese, or desserts. I don't like their steak so I only got it once, I normally have their lobster roll which never disappoints, one of their fish specials which are always delicious, and their boiled lobster. Their wood grilled and stuffed lobster is amazing too!! Service is ok, never terrible but never mind blowingly good either .5/31/2013 12:00:00 AMDon't get the salad...The seafood rules here. Beers are cold, chowder delicious. Most menu items well prepared. Cobb salad with crab disappointing. The house dressing was bland, and the only other one that they have is blue cheese. Stick with seafood...5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat serviceWe went for an early dinner out with our toddler and did as we usually do: order everything we want as soon as we sit down so in case of a toddler breakdown we can leave immediately. She didn't have a breakdown, thankfully. And we had a great meal and an enjoyable dinner out. Margaritas, oysters, fried chicken and pan-seared lobster. It's our go-to menu for the Summer Shack and we think, the best items on the menu.
The service was outstanding and brought some extra paper for our toddler to draw on, and was quick to take away dishes that were in the way.
We love coming here and will do so again.5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat place!!This is the perfect restaurant for a family with young energetic children. Endless watching the lobster tank, brown paper table covers with crayons provided. We had great fun!5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMGood food as usual and niceGood food as usual and nice service. Particularly recommend the place with friends or family.5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMtasty seafood, reasonable pricesHad dinner at the Shack recently. Weeknight so quieter than usual, on weekends it can get very noisy. We had fisherman's stew, salmon, a few other entrees; Indian pudding/ice cream for dessert. Service was quick, food was tasty, pleasant experience and recommended.5/22/2013 12:00:00 AMVery friendly service. LargeVery friendly service. Large portions. Excellent selection of lobster specials/variety.5/20/2013 12:00:00 AMNot many non-fish options,Not many non-fish options, but great for fish lovers!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMTasty Seatood in casual environmentSummer Shack is the best. This is a go-to for our family on special occasions. The seafood is fresh and delicious, and the servers are attentive and knowledgeable. They are even friendly to kids, taking the lobsters out of the tank to show them. Highly recommend!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMA Shack that never failsWent to Summer Shack on Mother's Day, which happened to be the day after my after family and I returned from an extended trip overseas. If you want to get in touch with great American food, and New England food, Summer Shack is the place. Starters of cornmeal fried oysters and Florida peel-n-eat shrimp were spot on -- the shrimp in particular were savory with a generous amount of salt, enough to make you want to just keep eating them. Then wife and daughter had fried clams and calamari -- the fried foods here are lightly done and super fresh. For myself I needed the baked scrod -- a back-to-basics meal for all of us -- which was perfectly done with garlicy breadcrumb topping and just-sweet-enough tomato. Plus, great service and energy!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMFamily celebrationWe went to Summer Shack to celebrate our son's 19th birthday and it was as fabulous as always. We choose to go to Summer Shack on special occasions because the food is always fresh and delicious and the service is always friendly and fast. We have been there many times over the years, and we have never had a dish we haven't loved. Their scallops are the best in Boston, hands down. We also love their healthy specials and lobster feasts. We are a seafood loving family, and Summer Shack has become our favorite restaurant for fresh seafood in the Boston area.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent in every way except...Just a wonderful place. Great service. Nice fun atmosphere. It's unfortunate that the lobster was overcooked, making it rubber-like. Both myself and my daughter had lobster and it was the same. I know it was fresh, I saw the tanks. While everything was great, this one issue is enough for me to not recommend it or go back. It was so close to perfection, but if the food isn't cutting it, unfortunately no amount of great service and atmosphere can make up for it.5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMVery happy with my order ofVery happy with my order of Grilled scallops over coconut rice and pineapple salsa.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMThe atmosphere was charming,The atmosphere was charming, the food expertly prepared, nice area for parking. It is an interesting place to take guests to the area, but there were few choices for a vegetarian diner.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWe enjoyed a wonderful SaturdayWe enjoyed a wonderful Saturday afternoon late lunch at the Summer Shack and it was great. I had the clam chowder and my wife had fish tacos. The corn bread with the meal was excellent as was the coffee. The taco and clam chowder were very good, my chowder was a bit light on the clams yet heavy on the potatoes but the flavors were very good and not too much cream or butter. The taco was wonderful, everything was fresh. The chocolate banana cream pie had a fabulous crust. The atmosphere was wonderfully relaxed and very informal. Extremely attentive service. We even saw Jasper. If we were hungrier the fish entrees looked fantastic and fresh.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMVery enjoyable experience,Very enjoyable experience, only marred by a very loud crying baby at the table next to ours. Parents should have removed the child. The food was excellent and service very good.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMSurprisingly good!Despite the KitchSurprisingly good meal at Summer Shack! Food was excellent and service was good. Raw Bar is outstanding. I will be back!4/8/2013 12:00:00 AMThe new menu is far more interestinThe new menu is far more interesting. Lots of items in the lower price ranges, and it appears that they have found new spices and herbs and are being more creative with the components that create a dish. We enjoyed our meal more than in the recent past. Nicely done.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMWe dined at SS recently forWe dined at SS recently for my husband's birthday. He was craving some fried clams and chowder and that's what he ordered. He enjoyed it very much... He even got a soft serve ice cream cone at the end of the meal! A casual relaxing meal... And Jasper White himself was standing a few feet away chatting it up ! (The waiter was very attentive and efficient) Overall, we enjoyed the evening!4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMAll Around Tasty & Nice ExperienceI had a great meal with a few friends the other night. Our booth was cozy and low lit, which made the massive restaurant feel quite different. I don't think I'd ever been there at night other than at the bar. The oysters were delicious, fresh and presented nicely. I got the grilled shrimp dinner with fries and coleslaw. It was all yummy - and I got two long skewers of shrimp. I suppose it makes sense because there's little overhead for fries and coleslaw, but I was still pleased with the portion size and shared with my dining partner. My other friends seemed happy with their meals. The craft beer options were good and served in an ice cold glass - my favorite. I'll definitely go back again for other occasions.4/2/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food and fun atmosphere.Great food and fun atmosphere. I took a dear friend out for her birthday and brought 9 friends...the service was excellent and everyone was happy. I would definitely come here again. Thank you for your service.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMInformal, loud, energetic,Informal, loud, energetic, with good seafood and an excellent raw bar.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMThe seafood is top notch.The seafood is top notch. It has a great atmosphere.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AM