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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 8704 reviews

What User likes about Summer Shack Cambridge:
The summer shack in historic Cambridge is the perfect place to relax and enjoy delicious new England seafood. From poster to delectable fried clams there is something for everyone at the summer shack.How's that View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Summer Shack Cambridge:
The dining room was far too cold and uncomfortable. Never got better even after telling our servers(2). I ate lunch with my coat on the entire time. Not a good experience. Servers were wonderful and tried to help. View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 40 reviews

Excellent sushi! Happy to see this on the menu along with some old favorites

Overall, the food is outstanding. The lobster, sushi, and raw bar were all great. I shall try again

Such a pleasant spot to go well spaced, outside, delicious food. Thank you

The food was moderate. The atmosphere was casualfamily style. The service was very accommodating and the waitress was onpoint

This was a birthday dinner for a dear friend and his partner, and it did not disappoint! the lobster pot stickers or not to be missed

Summer Shack has received mixed reviews recently, with some diners disappointed in the decline of the food quality and service since Jasper White sold the restaurant. Complaints ranged from uncomfortable dining room temperature to bad clams to greasy cornbread and sad Caesar salad. However, others have raved about the delicious seafood, friendly staff, and fresh ingredients. Highlights include the peel and eat shrimp, tuna poke bowl, and lobster dishes. Overall, while some feel that Summer Shack remains a special-occasion venue, others still enjoy the consistent freshness of the seafood and welcoming atmosphere.

Opentable
4.4 ★ from 2034 reviews
StaceyV
17.02.2024 - 18:09

Shrimp scampi had way too much oil in it. The service was very good and the atmosphere is always fun.

Tomandpeggy
17.02.2024 - 18:09

Experience on New Year's Eve was super all over, as usual: balloon festivities for kids made it especially cheerful.

jwm218
17.02.2024 - 18:09

Great food and service for our Christmas Eve dinner.

lizhm
17.02.2024 - 18:09

Love Summer Shack. It's unfortunate that they like restaurants everywhere are dealing with staffing shortages and supply issues. Our waiter, Guy, made a valiant...

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mjboston
17.02.2024 - 18:09

Always outstanding. Food is delicious and super fresh. Great every day spot. Cannot wait to go back for the fried scallops and lobster. Choices are endless and...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 2143 reviews
George
17.02.2024 - 09:13

Music was nice food was delicious the service is good the atmosphere is good it's a nice place for seafood.

Amjad
17.02.2024 - 09:13

Good seafood and fast service. Not much happening here otherwise. The service is decent and so are the seafood options. Nothing special.

John
17.02.2024 - 09:13

Had a great time. Our server Karen was terrific. Good beer tap selection. We had lobster rolls, fried clams,oysters and even fried chicken! Good time.

Leonardo
17.02.2024 - 09:13

If you are looking for lobster or sea food, this is a good place to go.

Shiely
17.02.2024 - 09:13

After the kong haul travel and eating this homey food is a relief.

Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 2752 reviews
Benjamin
24.08.2023 - 12:11

I want to first say Thank You for the amazing experience! My girlfriend recommended this place which I’ve driven by so many times but have never gone in. Some n...

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Louis
24.08.2023 - 12:11

Great place to bring the family. The staff is super nice and the food was pretty good overall. I thought some of it was a little too salty and greasy but not te...

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Thomas
24.08.2023 - 12:11

Loved it. Did was delicious, and staff was very friendly and accommodating. We sat outside because the weather was comfortable. Can't wait to come back and sit...

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Kevin
24.08.2023 - 12:11

Great food and even better service! Their lobster roll and shrimp scampi was incredible fresh Jonathan was the sweetest server. Would definitely recommend!

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4.1 ★ from 2898 reviews
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