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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   45 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   We love Summer Shack for it's raw bar and food. The oysters were expertly shucked (better than Legals) and the New Year's Eve prix-fixe menu of stuffed lobster and sirloin was perfectly cooked. The accompanying wedge salad with crisp bacon was a treat. The service by Marisol was professional and friendly and pointed us in the right direction. The only disappointment was the lack of a list of wines by the bottle (apart from the wines by the glass) I hope this is temporary, because with so much delicious food, pairing it with a choice of wines would have improved the experience.

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   TomR

   New England

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2021

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Good food with good service and nice environment.

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3. BM

   BernieM

   Pittsburgh

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2021

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   I was looking for a quick bite after a long drive from Pittsburgh to Boston. Sat at the bar and had a cup of clam chowder and a Connecticut style lobster roll with coleslaw and french fries, which I’ve had there before. Both were great from my perspective. Clam chowder had a nice seafood flavor, not like potato bacon soup that you get all too often elsewhere. Lobster in the roll was cooked perfectly and succulent. Service at the bar could have been just a bit more attentive. Coleslaw is great, but the side salad sized serving is a bit excessive.

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4. TA

   TADy

   New England

   12 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 19, 2021

   overall2food1service2ambience3

   Place has sadly gone down hill. Lobster wasn't fresh and certainly not 1.5 lbs. Probably had been in the tank a long time. Wood Oven Baked stuff all tasted like petrol. Service was very nice and pleasant it just too long to get anything, need to hire more folks. Figured this may be because it's slow in the winter, we'll try again when things warm up because normally very good.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 17, 2021

   overall1food1service5ambience3

   Well we had just arrived from Georgia and Summer shack was a minute walk from the hotel. Other than the appetizers all of the entrees were a disappointment. My wife told the server about her shrimp scampi was sour and he apologized for it and offered to replace it but it was late and they were closing soon. I enjoyed my stuff lobster but this place was not what it was 2 years ago when we were here.

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6. R

   Rannam

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 12, 2021

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great dinner. Food was terrific. Mussels, grilled calamari, scallops, all very tasty and cooked perfectly. Server, Jason, was very attentive and cordial. Perfect prelude to our night at the Pops! Will be back.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 12, 2021

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   Chill place to hang out

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   nobu

   Hawaii

   3 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 12, 2021

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   They provided us with main meal prior to appetizer..

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9. BD

   BigD

   Portland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 10, 2021

   overall5food5service3ambience3

   Easy to walk to. Noise level was low enough so you carry on a conversation. Service was pretty good! Got our order Correct and offered our lobster roll hot or cold. Had them Hot, Awesome!! Great whole belly clams fried . Along with a seasonal Sam Adams. Thanks!!

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    Vivsta

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2021

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    The meal was great but very disappointed with calamari plate we got as appetizer. Hardly any calamari more fries totally not up to par for a seafood restaurant. If we had not ordered would have given 5 stars for the meal but the appetizer a huge disappointment

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11. SD

    StephenD

    Chicago

    47 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2021

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    What has happened to this place. As someone who now lives in Illinois, I was craving fried clams. $28 for about 8 clams. Clam chowder which was basically potato soup with a clam thrown in. Avoid.

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12. W

    Wuavo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was excellent will be back soon. Clean and service was great

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2021

    overall1food1service4ambience3

    There was a large rubber band in my lobster roll.

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14. MR

    MichaelR

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2021

    overall1food1service4ambience3

    Clams in chowder were tough. Cornbread was awful but thankfully the manager didn’t charge me for it. Service very good.

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    LSK1

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2021

    overall5food5service3ambience4

    This is my favorite restaurant in Boston. Whenever I visit form NYC (about 3 times a year), I always schedule a return visit.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    とても美味しかったです

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    Debbie

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I was in Boston for a business meeting. My co-worker and I had a night free, so we went for a fun dinner. Walking distance from our hotel. The wait staff was engaging and helpful and the ambiance was casual - just what we needed after a long day. The food was great!

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18. CG

    CarolineG

    New England

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Wonderful food and great service in a relaxed environment! We cannot stay away from Summer Shack. It has become our go to place for fresh seafood.

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    sheilae

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Terrific food and service...loved the lobster ravioli, and the crab roll was excellent

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20. SP

    StephenP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place was so good we came two nights in a row. Staff was great and the food was awesome. We will be back!

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    DMDJ

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything about this restaurant deserves 5 stars. The food was spectacular from start to finish and the service was wonderful. Highly recommended.

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    ChristiL

    Oklahoma City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I started with a reservation for 5 and more and more people decided to join us. In the end we had a group of 18. They handled the group very well and dealt with our weird billing issues with no grumbling. We had a great evening!

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23. GF

    GlutenFreeJ

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Marisol, was tending bar and was wonderful in her suggestions for dining gluten free here.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We usually come here when friends are visiting Boston. This place never disappoints. Good service and great food.

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25. YS

    YosemiteS

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    It was Thursday night at the Prudential Center. Quiet as we liked it. Food was very good and good portion size.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Fabulous oysters! Best pan broiled lobster anywhere

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    LisaB

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Would have received outstanding for the food if the steamer broth has been seasoned. Our server was really very nice

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    Alison

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall4food3service2ambience3

    Unfortunately we had about two minutes with our appetizer before our meal arrived . The whole belly clams were good but for the dinner portion ( it was not a large portion ). The lobster Mac n cheese was also very tasty but not a big portion for almost $40. Service was very slow in getting our check and take out containers. The corn bread appetizer was also amazing !

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29. DR

    DawnR

    Denver

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    When I'm in Boston... steamers and clams on the half shell are a must. Summer Shack did not disappoint. Excellent shellfish! Will be back.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Dinner there was good.

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31. TL

    TLCS

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    As a tourist, good sample of Boston seafood and enough for regular food for non seafood eaters. If I was a local, not a place I would frequent.

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    Charlie

    New England

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We had a really great meal. Starting with oysters, then fish soup. My wife had Portuguese stew and I had yellowfin. Key Lime Pie for dessert. All of it excellent.

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33. j

    johnt

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great Restaurant ! Would dine there again as food was outstanding

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34. MS

    MikeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good food. Good service. Server was friendly as was host. Will definitely be back!

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2021

    overall2food2service2ambience1

    We were seated with no menus. Luckily we had looked online. I understand short staffing, but don’t tell us the food will be up in 10 minutes when you know it isn’t true. From the time we ordered it was about 45 minutes. If what we got was great, the wait may have been justified, but charitably it was mediocre. My daughter’s lobster roll was really skimpy. My wife ordered the seafood stew and the clams and mussels were, in her words, inedible. She grew up by the sea and knows of what she speaks. Now to my lobster Mac & Cheese. It’s billed on the menu as having the meat from a 1 pound lobster, I guess just not all the meat. I thought they had made an error and brought me a side, but no, that was the $38 main. They did comp us two glasses of wine, but our total came to $140 before tip.

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36. ED

    ExperiencedDiner

    New England

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Not too crowded for our Wednesday 6:00 Open Table reservation. Made things easier. Tried new things - spicy crab chowder and blistered shishito peppers. Only two of four dessert items on the menu were available.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    From the last minute reservation to the griddled corn bread for desert our evening was perfect. $1 oysters were an excellent way to sample New England’s best oysters. It was refreshing to see a Sancerre on the wine list by the glass, always a great wine with casual food. I could not have picked a better dinner that evening.

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    sara

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2021

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Food was just OK. Ate in lots of places in Boston over the weekend and this was the least impressive. Clam chowder was watery and underwhelming

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    profjane

    New England

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome food and wonderful server. Swordfish was delish.

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    lowta27

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    From the moment we walked in, service was exceptional! We were early, and they were happy to accommodate, our waiter was prompt, polite, and helpful with the menu. Food was served hot and tastefully presented. Great choice!

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