The Shack

Stopped at The Shack for a quick bite before going to the local park, this place had a nice atmosphere next to the main road but still quiet enough for a calm lunch. My bro got chicken tender sliders for 12$ and I got chicken tender combo with fries for 14$ the food was fresh and hot and good quality. the fries alone would get 5/5 stars. They have a bathroom and enough spots in the lot to get one during lunchtime. Overall I'd give this place a visit if you're passing by or want a delicious bite for lunch.

Stumbled across The Shack today while road-tripping through Long Island and it was fantastic! It’s very cute and has great outdoor seating. Jen took my order and welcomed me warmly. The menu is mostly seafood which I don’t eat but I had the Cajun chicken burger with fries and coleslaw and that was perfect for a beautiful afternoon sitting outside. It’s definitely a casual spot. Would love to go back next time I am in town!

The place has some of the best food and vibes on the north shore. They treat you and your dog like family! 10/10

The Shack looks like a fresh seafood spot, but don’t be fooled, it’s all frozen food straight off a Sysco truck. My fried shrimp were over-battered, barely cooked, and mostly breading. Six tiny pieces for $24. They pretend it’s fresh and made on-site, but it’s clearly frozen junk dropped in a fryer. Great atmosphere, terrible frozen food. Why take shortcuts when you have such a good clientele and abundant clientele.

My husband and I have been Shack fans for years; this is our second visit there this summer. We ordered a cold lobster roll, crab cakes, and fried clams. While still very good, I noticed the portion of lobster salad in the cold lobster roll was definitely smaller than last year's. The amount of whole lobster pieces was also less (most of it was ground up lobster). If you are as picky as I am w/lobster rolls (lol) it wasnt as satisfying as I expected. Crab cakes (2) were delicious, (perfectly seasoned and the right proportion of crab to bread crumbs), if a tad bit overdone. My husband's fried clams and fries were perfectly done and delicious w/crunchy coating and tender clams inside...also a smaller portion than last year. Cost: $70 Would we return? Yes, but it isn't our first choice for seafood as it has been in the past.

Beautiful outdoors restaurant. The portions and food are great. Friendly staff. The food takes a little bit to be ready however it’s worth the wait.

Great burger and fries, friendly staff. And awesome vibes! Theres waterfall feature which makes you feel like you’re somewhere else entirely than on the side of the road in long island.

Stopped by this place leaving the Vanderbilt Mansion. This place was great, I had a burger and fries. The fries were a little bit on the warm side, not the hot side. But otherwise, it was awesome. I'd recommend it to anyone passing by the area.

The shack is located on the main road. The food is decent has a high volume of customers who love the nostalgic feeling of the shack. It's been there for many many years. The food is good. The clam is fresh and the drinks are cold whether it's a destination place or your passing through, I definitely recommend it

It might be a shack but it's got great food. The fried clam platter HITS hard and the fires are great. Lobster roll can be hot or cold and the specials are abundant. Plus frozen drinks! FYI it's in a tough turn so parking is dicey but it's worth it.

A fun place to eat during the summer. Service was prompt and polite. The food was good too; their BBQ mac and cheese and strawberry slushy hit hard on a warm day. That being said, it is a little pricey; for things such as a lobster roll, that is understandable. But other menu items appear to be slightly pricey for what they provide.

You order at the window and pick up your order when ready. Very casual dining. Fun after beach or boating. The fried clams are the best around. Eating outside on a nice summer evening was delightful.

A summer classic! For decades, I've been taking family and friends to The Shack as a summer tradition, often as a post-beach dinner, and I will continue as long as its there. Sitting outside is such a treat, my wife looks forward to this annual visit. Classic cuisine at The Shack we've enjoyed over the years: flounder Reuben and softshell crab sandwiches, buffalo popcorn shrimp, mozzarella sticks, chili, kung pao calamari, the list goes on. And of course the Lobster roll, a classic taste of summer. Always a nice selection of wines and beers, too.

What a cute little stop this is. We stopped here for lunch after leaving the Vanderbilt museum. The service was great and the young lady at the register was super friendly and patient. The food was really good and the drink was awesome! I'm so glad we stopped by. I'm always in need of trying new places.

Having lived in the area for many years now, you would think we would have made our way to this staple on the island before now. I sincerely apologize to myself for having waited so long. We had just come from the beach nearby and had to feed ourselves and the little one and something told us to pull in and give it a go. Seems like they made the outside seating area a little nicer than I remember from years past and we were able to secure a nice picnic table that was clean and plenty of room to enjoy our meal. All of the items from fresh clams to clam strips were perfectly cooked and tasted very, very good. We had perfect weather to enjoy our meal and we even made some friends along the way.

Love being here always have. Love to sit and eat outside and bring the dog. Food is average. Staff are very nice. Prices are CRAZY high. $90 for 3 club sodas, one small and one large soup, clam strips, fish tacos and chicken sandwich. There's no table service so no tip in that $90. If you're driving by and you're hungry stop in. You won't be disappointed, but I wouldn't seek out the shack.

Best fish tacos on the island. If you disagree, please point the way (seriously, I'm always on the lookout for good fish tacos). Decent amount of fish in a pair of tacos, just the right level of seasoning and crunch from the cabbage. To be fair, I'm sure there are much better fish tacos in Baja, but I've never been to Baja, and ... this isn't Baja. Also, buyer beware when getting a lobster roll outside of Maine, just saying. Three stars, plus two for the tacos.

Quite possibly the biggest gimmick in the area. Normally I would chock up an experience like this as a 'live and learn' moment and move on (especially being a new resident to the area). But, the prices charged are equivalent to a full sit down service restaurant with quality food and ambience. None of those points are apparent here, hence my strong desire to leave this poor review. To summarize, you order and pick up food at a window. The food is laughable and portions are unacceptable. The menu is clearly designed for ease of preparation over quality. And, you're sitting right next to a major road with zero view of anything. We ordered the chicken sandwich and the cold lobster roll. The chicken sandwich had one thin cutlet with a seasoning dusted on top - absolutely zero effort in execution. The lobster roll had almost no lobster - truly embarrassing for the price charged, which is typical for a "good" lobster roll. Food is served on a plastic lunch/cafeteria tray with paper plates. Silverware is plastic. Anyone giving this place a five star rating might only have had a prison meal as an alternative. Five stars is perfection - this is truly the furthest eatery from perfection that we've had the displeasure of trying in a long time. Go anywhere else but here - there are plenty of better places in the surrounding towns.

I've been going here since I was a teenager (I'm now an old dude)... this used to be the greatest treat to pull off on the side of a road, get some clam chowder, clams, lobster rolls, fries, beer, whatever... living in Queens and driving out to stop here, was a great treat... for the longest time, after moving out to this area 14 years ago, I've tried to continue the tradition of stopping and grabbing some food... The experience has never been the same. The food is subpar. The prices are truly too high for what you get. There are so many other gems to go to now across Long Island that makes The Shack fall to the bottom of the list. Unsolicited advice: improve the quality of the food... care a little more about value for the experience for your customer base, regardless of the insane prices of food (not in your control). Would love to want to go back here... just give me a reason.

Ugh..I really want to love this place because I live very close. It's just not delivering due to the high prices of The Shacks food. People will pay the money to eat in the ambience on the side of 25A when there is great, fair priced, places just a little further down in the road. Just not worth it. You can get lot of the menu anywhere for the reasonable price. It looks cool until you see the prices on the board. Good food but Not good for $$.

40 dollars for a lobster roll that honestly was not worth it. Not terrible, not the worst BUT there is so so much better for not 40 dollars. Felt like there wasn't a lot of actual chunks of lobster meat in my roll, has more veggies than anything. Got mine an hour ago and am already hungry. NEXT

A staple in the area. The best Mac and cheeses and awesome vibes. Definitely worth it.

This place os really cool. We had the fish and it was veru good. Cool summertime spot and a nice place to hang out on the weekend.

Don't spend the money on the lobster roll. It was tasteless and shredded. Nothing like a lobster roll should be Very disappointing.

This place has dropped off. Not sure if it's new owners or what but $36 for a lobster roll with ground lobster (no chunks) with a handful of fries is ridiculous. Drive the extra 5min to DJs Clam Shack in Huntington for a reasonably priced amazing lobster roll. Sorry guys I used to like you.

Have been here long ago when I ate fish and meat, crowded most times but inconsistent with days open..... came here with my boyfriend on a nice day during a drive ...and as we past it was wow!!!! their open ok less go...soooo o vegan options , yes I am... but now it's 2023 and a half...& where the plant based foods... ? So as usual I'm getting fries... lol ... but the help is a bit off , meaning they rush you they don't interact like hey! We are glad to see you thanks...for stopping by!!! Yea that's who I am. A people person people watcher people analyst... hahahaha... but it's important to be nice friendly helpful...in a business setting....everywhere. I'm not impressed.

I'm surprised this place has only three stars. For me it was five!! I was at the winery with a friend. I was about to order food and my friend told me I should wait. He had a better idea. So we left. Driving not far away, he suddenly pulled over on what looked like the shoulder of the road, but I realized there were picnic tables and a place to get food. Time to order! My friend got some clams on the half shell. Only mother nature can mess that one up, but I saw that they had fish tacos. If there are fish tacos, there's a very good chance I'm going to find out if they're good or not. Good? Not in this case. They were amazing! Turns out they were made with perfectly cooked Mahi Mahi. I can't wait to get back!!

What a charming roadside place I have stumbled upon. Looks so quaint and awesome. I have to stop and check it out. Well, I did, and now I am sorry I did, and here's why. Ordered a lobster roll, hot. 27 bucks for a bread sangwich. If there was an ounce of lobster meat on that thang, I would be surprised. And what meat there was on it was the tiny claw stuff that has a weired texture, has no taste, and generally sucks. I feel ripped off. Next, let's talk chowders. I ordered one Manhattan and one New England. Both bowls (not cups). The Manhattan was passable at best. Didn't really taste like chowder, and didn't see any clams. Plenty of potato in it though. As for the New England, it was poor. Watery thin. Didn't taste like chowder. Had a greyish color to it. Again, no clams in sight. Turning to the fried clam strips, salty and so so. Cannot imagine these are homemade. Fries, waffle and regular, poured out of a frozen food bag and into a deep fryer. Nothing to write home about. Chili con carne with cheese on top was average, at best. Not offensive, but not great. The unsweetened ice tea was amazing (and yes, I am being facetious). 110 bucks for all of this sub- sub-par food from a roadside stand left me feeling ripped off. My suggestion to those who crave incredible fried clams and chowders, head down to Bigelow's in Oceanside. They will show you how it is done. And no, I am not affiliated with Bigelow's in any way. Saddened by the above turn if events. Oh, woe is me.

Stupid expensive for low quality bar food. If $27 for a sandwich and fries is not problematic to you, then you'll surely enjoy the ambience of 25a in the background.

Love this Northshore Seafood restaurant. The Shack is our summer go to spot. Seating is all outdoors at picnic tables, a bar and a few 2- top tables. It's well loved by locals and informed North Shore visitors. Attire is flip flops and shorts with plenty of families as well as Friday Beer drinkers. My go to meal is the fried clams a good portion toasty and crisp never over cooked. Dessert is ice cream and if your really lucky a homemade Delish Brownie. Do yourself a favor and go now! Happy Summer!!!

Great service and great food $21 for spicy shrimp caesar wrap $21 for cajun shrimp over caesar salad

Excellent. Outside. Quick serve. High quality. Eclectic menu. Great beers on tap. Will be back all the time!

Came here a couple times after a beach day. The menu is awesome and the outdoor seating area is large, in the shade and not too hot. Prices are a little high, but honestly worth it considering the food and atmosphere are both great.

4 stars on their onion rings: juicy, fresh n balanced coating. Generous 12 rings in an order for $4.95. 3.5 stars on baked clams. 1.5 stars on fries: tasteless. 2.5 stars on burgers. Blend. A pleasant shack right off the road.

This is a very cool little place off the side of the road. I first noticed it during the drive from Northport over to the Vanderbilt Museum. The outdoor picnic tables are nice and the service is pretty quick. I was a little disappointed with the lobster roll but I wanted to go back and try something else. I went back based on the hours posted online and it was already closed. I'll attribute that to covid and still plan to try it again!

My husband and I used to really enjoy The Shack. We went last night and were very disappointed in the food. He had the fish and chips and said the fish was awful. I ordered the Cajun shrimp roll, while it was tasty it only had 3 small shrimps and it was on a Martins potato roll. It's just not what it used to be.

The Shack looks like a great place to stop from the road, and the name seals the deal. Pulling over almost in the middle of nowhere to grab a bite seams like a great idea, and you're ready to order. I wouldn't suggest making this place a must go; While you can get a few decent things, it just isn't worth it; something's off. The pulled pork sandwich off the special board came with deep fried pickles and waffle fries; this was a decent buy. The chicken was dry, the regular fries are undercooked and bland, and the crab cakes really weren't anything to recommend.. Overall I was a bit disappointed.

There's only one more month to enjoy The Shack. Finally got to go recently and thought...WHY DID WE WAIT SO LONG?!?! *NOTE: do not wear heels or wedges here...gravel and heels dont mix!* It's a nice casual place where you can sit outside at clean umbrella'd picnic tables or tables set up in a covered area and enjoy fresh seafood and other savory treats made to order. There's also a bar with some great seasonal beer selections. *Fish n chips w. sweet potato fries: fresh cod battered and fried served with tartar sauce. Really fresh fish altho we all wished the batter was crispier as it got soft quite quickly and fell off the fish when you cut into it. Same with the sweet potato fries. *Fried clam strips: seriously some of the best clam strips i've ever had. Fried to a seriously deep golden brown, fresh, tender and just oh so darn good!!! Served with crinkle cut fries and tartar sauce. Fries were crips and sauce was creamy. Add some of the hot sauce available at all the tables and YUM. *Crab cake sandwich: homemade crab cake fried and on a kaiser roll. Towards the smallish side but you can taste how fresh and homemade it is and you can def see and taste the crabmeat. No tiny chunks here! Def a good sandwich altho fiance would've loved it more had it had 2 crab cakes inside :) Must squeeze in more visits before they close for the season!

Stopped here late afternoon. Good social distancing and all staff had masks. The buffalo calamari was amazing. Not chewy and tons of flavor. Good array of alcohol available. Tons of specials

Not many places left on the side of the road. Love the setup. Food is fine. It's a shack. Not a fine restaurant. Take it for what it is people. As you take the old rt25 out East, it's a cool place to stop by for a quick bite. Kids love it too.

There prices are unbelievably high for the small portions you get. You can eat at a much nicer restaurant for less. The cashier who took my order was very impolite. I asked he a question and her retort was "I just work here I do not make the rules". I also thought it was the law to print on the menu or have a sign if they charge for credit cards. They automatically charge for credit card use. If you offer to pay cash they will give you a discount. Save your money and eat some where else.

Most of the food is frozen seafood/burgers and deep fried everything else. Definitely overpriced food and beers. Looks like a cool little spot but no need to come out of the way for it. Used to be better when it was more moderately priced.

As I was driving through Huntington I noticed this little place on the side of the road. It was a shack hence the name "The Shack". I knew I had to come back and try it. I did and left more than disappointed. Here's the quick run down. We had a lobster roll, a fried flounder reuben and two sodas. 2 sodas= around 8 dollars. Fried flounder reuben= typical greasy fried goodness. Lobster roll= $24. This is a pretty standard price for a lobster roll. Only this one was teenie tiny and made up of mostly artificial crab meat (see photo below).How dare they sell a fake lobster roll for 24 bucks. Overall I felt robbed. Bill came out to 52 dollars. Never coming back!

I consider myself a bit of a Yelp snob & recently when craving Seafood, I was hesitant to try The Shack and actually tried to go to another local seafood spot that was an hour wait! Low and behold, we ended up at The Shack. And glad we did! The vibe is actually very causal. Order your food and wait for your name, then seat yourself at the picnic tables. We sat at the bar to see all the action. The place was constantly busy but no one was waiting too long. I was pleasantly surprised about the good as well. I ordered the Cajon catfish sandwich sans bun and Boyfriend ordered the buffalo calamari. (see pictures) Both of us were impressed! I'm sure we'll be back this summer!

ONION rings are a dollar more than fries on the menu. But if you order the fried shrimp ($21) with rings rather than fries, they add $3. I hate being played. Been coming for years but probably won't be back. Too many honest places around.

So glad we decided to try The Shack. I would have given 5 stars but our calamari was under cooked. Everything else was great though. Would definitely eat here again.

When you think of a roadside clam bar, this is exactly what it should look like. This place rocks in the summer (it just doesn't make sense to go to a clam bar in the winter - right?). The food is very good - mostly of the short order, fried variety. There is ample seating and more than likely you will end up sharing your table with people you just met. There are plenty of servers -mostly college kids home trying to make a buck - so tipping is usually encouraged. The place is hopping most of the time so parking can be a real drag. There are spots in front but they fill up fast so most people resort to parking along Route 25A. This can be treacherous as the place is sitting on a blind curve and between 2 hills- so the traffic is usually whizzing by. It's not open that late if I recall as they have to mind the people that live right behind the place - but it is definitely worth going to!

I think this place is a bit over rated, it isn't like it has a view other than a man made waterfall and some local traffic. I can see why the locals like it, the food was decent but it was most certainly over priced. 17 bucks for five shrimps and some french fries? Please. The sandwich with the peppers chicken and cheese was good, and a decent size, except that they say it is spicy, no such luck. Decent bottled beer selection, but they were out of most sodas. The ordering situation is really ODD, had I not been there with someone that has gone before I wouldn't have known where to go, confusing with the bar area, for the record it is the little window to the left. Flo's in Blue Point does a MUCH better job, the staff is more pleasant, and the food is healthier. If you live in the middle, go east instead of west.

Total rip off. Over priced frozen seafood. Avoid. Used to be a decent place. Now $70 dollars fora family of 3. Not going back

This is a fun place to stop for lunch in the summer. Especially when you don't want to be trapped inside or waiting for a waitress. Order, pick up and either leave or sit at a picnic table on the side of the road.. LOL summer in Long Island should have more of these around. The food was forgettable. LOL! but see for yourself, fried, fries, etc etc.. just plain ol' seafood cooked fast and simple. See you there in July.

Glad we tried it but probably won't be back. The fried clams were a good size portion but were very salty and mostly breading. They were perfectly hot and crispy and still tasted good with lemon and tarter sauce but our preference would be Bigelows. The New England clam chowder was overall lacking. Definitely tastes more like a potato soup with very little actual clams or clam flavor. Prices are steep but I understand it's not a year round place and they need to make their money. I definitely suggest avoiding extra fees by paying cash and staying to eat there (take out service fee and credit card fee). I am not sure where people park at busy times as they appeared to only be a few spots. Service was very friendly and efficient and the girl who took our order even offered us free cups of water. It is also dog friendly which is always nice and the other customers there were pleasant too.

Look, the food is great, but the prices are high. I know it's rated as $$, but keep in mind that this really is a "shack" on the side of the road. You're not paying for table service, or even walls. I just paid $98 for two lobster rolls, fried clams and fish tacos. Does this look like a $26 lobster roll? Also waiting 20-30 to PLACE an order no matter people are here is frustrating to say the least. You are paying for good food on the side of the road. If you have no further expectations, this is your place.

Good service, and I liked that they automatically give you the lemon, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, ketchup, and napkins with your order. The waterfall is also a cute touch and the area felt clean with citronella candle lamps. Only thing is it would be nice if the fries were included, and my boyfriend felt the portions were a little small. The shrimp was a nice surprise.

Was looking for a late night dinner, and heading into Northport to find a diner. Passed this spot on 25A and quickly turned the car around. This is the cutest little outdoor eating spot. Picnic tables, string lights, music blasting, and a little order window. The staff inside was super friendly, and the food came out fast. Ordered the baked clam appetizer. Amazing whole clams in a delicious oreganata seasoning. The bf ordered the cajun chicken sandwich with fries, and I ordered the Philly Cheesesteak special which came with a delicious mushroom sauce. Ordered seasonal beers, and sat outside at the picnic tables enjoying the summer weather.

Ate there many times and yes it's overpriced and the food is usually meh, but you're going there because it's the shack on the side of the road- hence the name and the draw. However after paying around $35 for a horrible lobster roll and club soda, it's just not worth it. Message to the owners: Please check out how to make a real lobster roll in the Hamptons, Montauk and even CT, especially when you're charging $26-27 for tasteless "lobster salad" with a little complimentary bone I was lucky enough to not choke on. Enough said.

So first the staff is nice here. Their website states they open T 12 on Sundays, but we found they opened at 11 after calling to confirm(Google states 11 also). Anyway, we ordered the fried clam strips and fries.. very good. I ordered the fish taco special which consists of 3 regular size tacos with a side salad... it was OK. The horseradish drizzle that was on top of it overpowered the fish...and I got Tuna which was seared there is no set type of fish they use. No problem just the sauce I felt didnt go with...the Long Island clam chowder was really delicious. The crab cake wasnt bad. The drinks were expensive and we only got soda and iced tea(didnt taste like homemade).. well food is over priced here too, but the portions did equal out, I felt. Overall, this looks like it's a spot youd want to travel for.. but its not really... BUT, we will be back here in future just because it's one of those spots you can sit around and relax for bit.

Great place which you feel like far from trouble. Food is fresh, taste is just right, Brooklyn draft beer hits the spot. Anyway, a good family run restaurant.