About our rating systemRide the Red Line to the Cambridge-Arlington border and the Summer Shack, a perfect example of what happens when an acclaimed chef (that’d be Jasper White) embraces casual, family-friendly dining: magic. The clam shack is a New England beach institution, and this cavernous space feels like an extra-extra-large one. The menu matches the seashore ambiance—raw and cooked shellfish, lobster rolls, hot dogs, all sorts of fried seafood—with the added zing of gourmet lobster preparations and amazing specials. The Summer Shack in Boston’s Back Bay is less atmospheric but still delicious; it’s especially popular before and after Red Sox games and Symphony performances.
Boston› Restaurant
Jasper White’s Summer Shack
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy (at Cambridgepark Dr., opposite Alewife Station). Free parking.
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Outside Harvard Square
Hours
Mon–Thurs 11:30am–10:00pm, Fri 11:30am–11pm, Sat 11am–11:00pm, Sun 11:00am–10pm
Transportation
T: Red Line to Alewife. Also at 50 Dalton St. T: Green Line B, C, or D to Hynes Convention Center
Phone
617/520-9500
Prices
Main courses $16–$28
Cuisine Type
Seafood
Web site
Jasper White’s Summer Shack
Neighborhood
Outside Harvard Square
Hours
Mon–Thurs 11:30am–10:00pm, Fri 11:30am–11pm, Sat 11am–11:00pm, Sun 11:00am–10pm
Transportation
T: Red Line to Alewife. Also at 50 Dalton St. T: Green Line B, C, or D to Hynes Convention Center
Phone
617/520-9500
Prices
Main courses $16–$28
Cuisine Type
Seafood
Web site
Jasper White’s Summer Shack
Map
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy BostonNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
