The Boil Shack – Seafood
Stepping into The Boil Shack feels like a trip to the coast, where the air is filled with the savory steam of drunken mussels and the irresistible crunch of golden, beer-battered onion rings. This vibrant haunt invites guests to roll up their sleeves for a communal feast of spice-kissed voodoo shrimp and crispy bayou oysters, capturing the spirited, salt-dusted essence of a Southern seafood celebration.
59, Wolf Road, Albany, NY, 12205 https://theboilshack.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian, keto, dairy-free, halal, vegan, diabetic, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, atkins, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, gerd, carnivore, raw-food, tlc, detox, aip, low-fodmap, volumetrics, alkaline, renal, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Beer Battered Onion Rings - $9: Vidalia onions served with horseradish sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Southern Crab Hush Puppies - $9: Corn meal flour, crab meat, corn, green onions & sweet chili remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts - $13: Baked with candied bacon, fresh green apples & chili vinegar Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Voodoo Shrimp - $15: Cajun dusted coconut popcorn shrimp served with voodoo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bayou Fried Oysters - $18: Crumb dusted fresh oysters served with tabasco hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Drunken Clams - $18: Craft beer simmered, peppers, sausage & grilled bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Drunken Mussels - $18: Craft beer simmered, peppers, sausage & grilled bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Steamed Little Neck Clams - $15: 1 dozen Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Loaded Potato Curly Fries - $13: Melted cheddar, candied bacon, chipotle tomato, green onion, pico & chipotle sour cream Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Cold Peel & Eat Shrimp - $15: 1lb of headless shrimp with lemons & cocktail sauce 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, Weight-Watchers, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Jumbo Fried Wings - $14: Choice of cajun smoked honey, louisiana style hot, buttery garlic, sweet chili bbq, or cajun lemon pepper wings served with bleu cheese, celery & carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Louisiana Style Crab Cakes - $26: Served with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Southern Fried Pickles - $9: Served with cajun remoulade & horseradish aioli sausage Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Cajun Dusted Calamari - $15: Sweet & hot peppers served with sweet thai chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fire Cracker Shrimp - $16: Shrimp sautéed with cajun butter & lime served with spicy ranch dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Soups
- Seafood Chowder - $13: Bowl with clams, scallop, lobster & shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- New England Clam Chowder - $9: Bowl Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Cajun Gumbo - $8: Bowl Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
Salads
- Mixed Greens - $10: Cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions & garlic croutons served with balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Iceberg Wedge - $11: Candied bacon, red onion slivers & grape tomatoes served with cajun ranch Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Caesar - $12: Romaine, garlic croutons & parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Cobb - $16: Mixed greens, egg, candied bacon, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, onions & bleu cheese crumbles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - $17: Crispy tenders, mixed greens, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers & cheddar cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Seafood Towers
- Small Seafood Tower: Serves 2-3 people. Chilled oysters, clams, jumbo shrimp, jonah crab claws, snow crab & king crab Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Large Seafood Tower: Serves 4-6 people. Chilled oysters, clams, jumbo shrimp, jonah crab claws, snow crab & king crab Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Cold Seafood Bar
- Peel & Eat Cold Shrimp (1lb) - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Raw Little Neck Clams (Dozen) - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Raw Top Neck Clams (Dozen) - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (Half Dozen) - $16 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, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Raw Oysters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Jonah Crab Claws Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Snow Crab Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- King Crab Legs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Whole Chilled Lobster (1 1/4lb) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Boils
- Crawfish (1lb) - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Mussels (1lb) - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Head-On Shrimp (1lb) - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Head-Off Shrimp (1lb) - $22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (1lb) - $24 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Little Neck Clams (1lb) - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Top Neck Clams (1lb) - $23 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Combo #1 - $40: 1lb of crawfish, 1lb of head-on shrimp, 4 halves of potatoes, 8 beef sausages slices & 4 halves of corn on the cob Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Main Courses
- Pan Seared Faroe Island Wild Salmon - $32: Fresh salmon filet with apple cider bourbon glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory
- Blackened Tuna Steaks - $30: Pan seared cajun tuna steak (spicy) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Lobster Mac & Cheese - $30: Southern style with mixed cheeses and maine lobster Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Creole Seafood Pasta - $28: Lobster, baby shrimp, crawfish, creole cream sauce & cavatappi pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled BBQ Chicken - $26: 2 marinated boneless breasts slow roasted over open flames Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Cajun Rubbed Chicken - $26: 2 marinated boneless breasts slow roasted over open flames Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- New York Strip Steak - $32: 14oz grilled steak dusted with our special seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese - $25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Broiled Twin Maine Lobster Tails - $41 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Parmesan Crusted Baked Atlantic Cod - $32 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Catfish - $28: Served with tartar & cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cajun Catfish - $28: Served with mango cilantro salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Sea Scallops - $34: Served with tartar & cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Baked Sea Scallops - $34: With parmesan butter garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
Sandwiches
- Fried Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $14: Fried spicy chicken breast, pickles & cajun sauce served on a grilled butter brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Po' Boy - $15: Fried oyster or shrimp, arugula, tomatoes & onions served on a crispy french baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fried Fish Sandwich - $15: Wild atlantic cod, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions & spicy roulade served on a toasted french baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $14: Chicken breast, mixed greens, tomatoes & cajun ranch sauce served on a grilled butter brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Prime Angus Burger - $16: Candied bacon, melted cheddar, mixed greens, tomatoes & onions served on a grilled butter brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides
- White Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Dirty Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Collard Greens - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Maple Whipped Yams - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Mashed Potatoes with Gravy - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Corn on the Cob - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Seasoned Curly Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sweet Potato Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Grilled Broccoli - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Honey Buttered Cornbread - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mac & Cheese - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Hurricane Cocktail: bicardi light, gostings black seat, orange, pineapple, lime & passion fruit juice
- Orange Old Fashioned: jim beam orange bourbon, blood orange bitters, orange & cherries
- Old Money: jim beam bourbon, brown sugar syrup, fresh lemon & maple apple bitters
- Bourbon Street Punch: malibu rum, dekuyper peach schnapps, coconut cream & mixed juices
- Lulu Mule: bayou satsuma rum & gostings ginger beer topped off with orange flower water
- Alligator Punch: bacardi rum, midori melon, peach schnapps, sweet and sour & a splash of grenadine
- Gentilly Breeze Cocktail: southern comfort, fresh orange, fresh lime & grenadine
- Chocolate Espresso Martini: van gogh dutch chocolate vodka, van gogh double espresso vodka & bailey's irish cream
- Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri: bicardri light rum & strawberry purée
- Frozen Piña Colada: bicardri light rum, pineapple purée & coconut purée
- Frozen Miami Vice: piña colada & strawberry daiquiri swirled
- French Martini: grey goose vodka, chateau monet & pineapple
- Mango Margarita: patrón tequila silver & patrón mango liquor
- Passion Fruit Margarita: casamigos blanco tequila & passion fruit juice
- Pomegranate Margarita: patrón tequila silver, pama pomegranate & lime
- Watermelon Margarita: casamigos blanco tequila, dekuyper watermelon liquor & lime
- Red Sangria: grand marnier, st. Germaine, real red sangria, splash of lemon-lime soda & muddled fresh fruit
- White Sangria: dekuyper peach schnapps, real white sangria, splash of lemon-lime soda & muddled fresh fruit
- Saratoga Sparkling Water
- Saratoga Still Water
- Coke
- Diet Coke
- Sprite
- Snapple Lemon Tea
- Snapple Pink Lemonade
- A&W Root Beer