Moving on to the Main Course
SUMMER SHACK OR BARKING CRAB? Which do you prefer? If you are trying to decide where to go to have some great seafood in Boston this summer, take the poll below to cast your vote!
Back Bay Summer Shack has become the place where Red Sox fans, visiting fans and Boston Symphony patrons rub elbows. It’s within walking distance to both Fenway Park and Symphony Hall, and it’s only three blocks from the finish line of the Boston Marathon. We love the raw bar case Jasper designed which holds 2,000 pieces of shellfish kept fresh in an ideal atmospheric condition. The shucker, Eladio is a legend around the city of Boston, where he has won almost every shucking competition in town.
BOSTON’S BEST LOBSTER ROLL
Summer Shack’s menu features traditional, creative, and ethnic versions of the freshest fish and shellfish in town. This is definitely the place to come eat lobsters when you visit Boston! If you haven’t tried Jasper White’s famous lobster roll yet, get your bib ready! Their mouth-watering lobster roll is a fan favorite. In addition to seafood, the shack has plenty of kid-friendly dishes and meat options – like Fried Chicken, Burgers, and Steak. Featuring Boston‘s Best and Largest Raw Bar! Book your reservation to dine with us in Back Bay Boston today.
Summer Shack
The Summer Shack is a fun, casual restaurant, specializing in fresh New England style seafood. They offer a wide variety of oysters on the half-shell, local & seasonal grilled fish, crispy fried seafood, and of course steamed and specialty lobsters, including their signature clambake and the famous pan roasted lobster. In addition they do offer several non-seafood items like steaks, burgers, and their award winning fried chicken. Thirsty? Enjoy variety of beers on tap, a wide selection of wines, and their specially crafted Tiki cocktails that make even the most brisk New England day feel like summer!
At Summer Shack, their slogan is “Food is Love”, a simple message that says it all. The love begins with the dedication, care, and hard work of fishermen and farmers. Summer Shack understands the importance of quality ingredients; freshly caught fish, oysters straight from Cape Cod Bay, native lobsters, and locally grown produce. Every dish at the Summer Shack is made with love; come roll up your sleeves, and enjoy classic New England fare! WE LOVE everything about SUMMER SHACK!
Now on to the Barking Crab......
BARKING CRAB: Located along Boston’s historic Fort Point Channel, The Barking Crab is one of the city’s best-loved restaurants. Originally established in 1994 as a seasonal outdoor eatery for lobster rolls and longnecks, The Barking Crab has evolved into a year-round operation with an expansive deck under a distinctive yellow and red striped tent for those long summer nights and featuring a wood-burning stove for those cozy, snowy, winter nights. they have been welcoming people from all over the globe for the past 30 years and we know they look forward to welcoming you!
History of the Barking Crab
Located on the edge of Boston’s historic Fort Point Channel, The Barking Crab has become one of the city’s best-loved meeting and eating spots. Opened in May of 1994 as an outdoor summer restaurant, they were known for our first three years as Venus — Seafood in the Rough. After a successful second season, the restaurant expanded into the adjoining Neptune Lobster and Seafood Market, adding that wood- burning stove and becoming a year-round operation.
Not the “typical” Boston seafood restaurant, The Barking Crab offers the casual atmosphere of a coastal clam shack in a funky urban setting, with a marina alongside for easy access by water, and all the exciting resources of Boston only a short walk away. Their menu concentrates on fresh seafood and offers the local take on the urban New England Clam Shack. Their wait and bar staff are cool, friendly, and knowledgeable. Come join the fun! So, we’d say it’s a toss up as to which is the best. Each offer great food in the best Boston way!
Summer Shack vs. Barking Crab: Vote Now for the Ultimate Seafood Showdown!
Cast your vote at the top of this page to vote for your favorite seafood spot in Boston!