Bootleg Special – Seafood
Bootleg Special captures a spirited, urban energy where the briny scent of freshly shucked oysters mingles with the rich, intoxicating aroma of signature garlic noodles. Diners dive into a playful fusion of coastal classics and bold Asian-inspired flavors, from buttery lobster tucked into pillowy bao buns to vibrant, spice-kissed bowls of chicken and sausage gumbo. The space hums with a lively charm, offering a soulful retreat where traditional seafood staples are reimagined with a modern, creative edge.
Bootleg Special, Herald Street, South End, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02111, United States +16174511800 https://bootlegspecial.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, low-fat, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, pegan, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Oysters on the Half Shell (6) - $20: Served with cocktail sauce, Spicy Thai chili coulis, champagne mignonette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, TLC
- Oysters on the Half Shell (12) - $38: Served with cocktail sauce, Spicy Thai chili coulis, champagne mignonette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp Cocktail (4) - $12: Served with cocktail sauce, spicy Thai green chili coulis Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach
- Shrimp Cocktail (8) - $22: Served with cocktail sauce, spicy Thai green chili coulis Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach
- Clam Chowder - $11: Signature clam chowder, smoked bacon, extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Chicken & Sausage Gumbo - $11: Stewed Chicken, Andouille sausage, okra, trinity of pepper, celery, onion, Cajun file spice, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Bok Choy Caesar Salad - $14: Bok choy, shaved parmesan, grated egg, Thai basil croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Smashed Cucumber Salad - $10: Garlic, ginger, pickled shallots Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Lobster Bao - $32: Maine lobster, miso butter, golden bao Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Signature Garlic Noodles - $12: Signature noodles with garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cajun Fried Rice - $13: Crawfish, Andouille sausage, peas, onion, egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Viet-Cajun Mussels - $18: Choice of bootleg sauce or garlic herb butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins
- Cajun Fries - $10: Served with house made ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts - $14: Maple sambal aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Cajun Fried Oysters - $17: Served with remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- New England Fried Scallops - $18: Served with tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled Oysters - $13: Garlic herb, parmesan, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Beef Birria Bao - $14: Braised shortrib, cucumber, jalapeno, birria broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spicy Scallop Taco Asiatico - $18: Seared scallops, shredded cabbage, Thai chili coulis Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crispy Wings - $14: Sweet chili butter glaze or salt & pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Truffle Steak Tataki - $18: Scallion, lemon zest, yuzu soy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Chowder Fries - $14: House made chowder, littleneck clams, bacon Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Gumbo Poutine - $14: Fries topped with gumbo and cheese curds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chili Crab Pasta - $38: Lump crab meat, chili tomato cream, bucatini, fried bao bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- NOLA Shrimp Etoufee - $28: Gulf shrimp, trinity of pepper, onion, celery, Old bay, Cajun egg fried rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Squid Ink Fried Rice - $28: Scallops, mussels, calamari, chili lime cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vodka Cajun Chicken - $28: Southern fried chicken, Cajun vodka cream, hot cherry peppers, mezzi rigatoni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cajun Fish & Chips - $28: Fried catfish, coleslaw, remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Beef Short Rib Garlic Pasta - $30: Pan seared short rib, tomatoes, spring onions, red chili flakes, bucatini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Lobster & Clam Cajun Boil - $68: Maine lobster, littleneck clams, baby yukon potato, corn Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Southern Low Country Boil - $39: Shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, baby yukon potato, corn Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Detox, Candida
- Snow Crab & Shrimp Cajun Boil - $89: Jumbo snow crab clusters, shrimp, baby yukon potato, corn Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Fried Catfish Po'Boy - $20: Coleslaw, remoulade, hand-cut fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Oyster Po'Boy - $20: Coleslaw, remoulade, hand-cut fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Shrimp Po'Boy - $20: Coleslaw, remoulade, hand-cut fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Blackened Cone-Nado Burger - $15: Angus Burgers, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, marinated onion, black garlic aioli, crispy tortilla wrap cone Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Dessert Platter - $30: Assortment of beignets, cheesecake, chocolate cake, fresh fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rotational Cheesecake - $11: Fresh fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Traditional Beignets - $10: Powdered sugar coating Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Specialty Beignets - $16: Choice of Chocolate Hazelnut, Strawberry Creme Fraiche, or Bananas Foster Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $11: Rich flourless cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Saratoga Water (Still) - $10: 28oz bottle
- Saratoga Water (Sparkling) - $10: 28oz bottle
- French Roast Coffee - $4: Local rotating selection
- Iced Tea - $4: Freshly brewed
- Coke Products - $3: Assorted sodas
- Spicy Guava Margarita - $15: Blanco tequila, Orange liquor, Lime, Guava Puree, Jalapeno
- Lychee Martini - $17: Vodka, Lychee, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon
- Soju - $18: Korean Rice Wine. Choice of: Original, Peach, Strawberry, Apple Mango or Yogurt Flavor