The Boil Shack in Albany publishes food and drinks menus with prices, 216 items in all, open 11:30 AM-9 PM Mon-Thu, 11:30 AM-10 PM Fri-Sat, 11:30 AM-9 PM Sun.
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Happy Hour & Drinks
Updated October 2026
The Boil Shack Happy Hour
The Boil Shack does not currently offer a confirmed happy hour. The restaurant features full food and drink menus with prices across 216 verified items, available in full detail below.
The Boil Shack Drinks Menu
COCKTAILS
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
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Updated October 2026
The Boil Shack Menu
Starters (29)
APPETIZERS
BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS
Vidalia onions served with horseradish sauce
$9
SOUTHERN CRAB HUSH PUPPIES
Corn meal flour, crab meat, corn, green onions & sweet chili remoulade
$9
CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Baked with candied bacon, fresh green apples & chili vinegar
$13
VOODOO SHRIMP
Cajun dusted coconut popcorn shrimp served with voodoo sauce
$15
BAYOU FRIED OYSTERS
Crumb dusted fresh oysters served with tabasco hollandaise
1lb of headless shrimp with lemons & cocktail sauce
$15
JUMBO FRIED WINGS
Your choice of 8 cajun smoked honey, louisiana style hot, buttery garlic, sweet chili bbq, or cajun lemon pepper wings served with bleu cheese, celery & carrots
$14
LOUISIANA STYLE CRAB CAKES
Served with sweet chili sauce
$26
SOUTHERN FRIED PICKLES
Served with cajun remoulade & horseradish aioli sausage
$9
CAJUN DUSTED CALAMARI
Sweet & hot peppers served with sweet thai chili sauce
$15
FIRE CRACKER SHRIMP
Shrimp sautéed with cajun butter & lime served with spicy ranch dipping sauce
$16
SOUPS
SEAFOOD CHOWDER
Bowl with clams, scallop, lobster & shrimp
$13
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Bowl
$9
CAJUN GUMBO
Bowl
$8
SALADS
MIXED GREENS
Cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions & garlic croutons served with balsamic dressing
$10
ICEBERG WEDGE
Candied bacon, red onion slivers & grape tomatoes served with cajun ranch
1lb of crawfish, 1lb of head-on shrimp, 4 halves of potatoes, 8 beef sausages slices & 4 halves of corn on the cob
$40
Combo #2
1lb of crawfish, 1lb of head-on shrimp, 1lb of snow crab legs, 1 dozen clams, 4 halves of potatoes, 8 beef sausage slices & 4 halves of corn on the cob
MP
Combo #3
1lb of crawfish, 1lb of head-on shrimp, 1lb king crab legs, 1 dozen clams, 4 halves of potatoes, 8 beef sausage slices & 4 halves of corn on the cob
MP
ENTREES
Pan Seared Faroe Island Wild Salmon
Fresh salmon filet with apple cider bourbon glaze
$32
Blackened Tuna Steaks
Pan seared cajun tuna steak (spicy)
$30
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Southern style with mixed cheeses and maine lobster (no sides)
$30
Creole Seafood Pasta
Lobster, baby shrimp, crawfish, creole cream sauce & cavatappi pasta (no sides)
$28
Grilled BBQ Chicken
2 marinated boneless breasts slow roasted over open flames
$26
Cajun Rubbed Chicken
2 marinated boneless breasts slow roasted over open flames
$26
New York Strip Steak
14oz grilled steak dusted with our special seasoning
$32
Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
$25
Broiled Twin Maine Lobster Tails
$41
Parmesan Crusted Baked Atlantic Cod
$32
Fried Catfish
Served with tartar & cocktail sauce
$28
Cajun Catfish
Served with mango cilantro salsa
$28
Blackened Cajun Catfish
No sides
$28
Fried Sea Scallops
Served with tartar & cocktail sauce
$34
Baked Sea Scallops
With parmesan butter garlic
$34
Add-ons
Broiled Lobster Tail
$16
Jumbo Grilled Shrimp
$8
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
$13
SANDWICHES
Fried Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Fried spicy chicken breast, pickles & cajun sauce served on a grilled butter brioche bun
$14
Po' Boy
Fried oyster or shrimp, arugula, tomatoes & onions served on a crispy french baguette
$15
Hot Maine Lobster Roll
Poached in warm garlic butter, green onions, arugula & lemon garlic aioli
MP
Cold Lobster Roll
Mayo, butter, chopper celery, green onions, lemon juice & lemon zest
MP
Fried Fish Sandwich
Wild atlantic cod, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions & spicy roulade served on a toasted french baguette
$15
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chicken breast, mixed greens, tomatoes & cajun ranch sauce served on a grilled butter brioche bun
$14
Prime Angus Burger
Candied bacon, melted cheddar, mixed greens, tomatoes & onions served on a grilled butter brioche bun
$16
Add-ons
Cheese
$2
Bacon
$3
Sides (13)
SIDES
White Rice
$3
Dirty Rice
$4
Collard Greens
$4
Maple Whipped Yams
$4
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
$4
Corn on the Cob
$5
Garden Salad
$5
Small Caesar Salad
$7
Seasoned Curly Fries
$6
Sweet Potato Fries
$6
Grilled Broccoli
$6
Honey Buttered Cornbread
$7
Mac & Cheese
$8
Kids (4)
KIDS MENU
Chicken Tenders
$7
Mac & Cheese (no sides)
$7
Cheeseburger
$8
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$8
Desserts (7)
dessert Menu
Chocolate Fudge Cake
$8
Carrot Cake
$8
Red Velvet Cake
$8
Cheesecake with Cherry Topping
$9
Tiramisu
$7
Chocolate Lava Cake with Whipped Cream
$7
Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae
$6
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Does The Boil Shack have a cocktail or drinks menu?
Yes. The Boil Shack lists 85 drinks on this page under DRINK MENU, Menu. VILLA POZZI PINO GRIGIO 8/25, SANTA MARGHERITA PINOT GRIGIO 12/45, SCHMITT SOHNE RIESLING 8/25.
What food does The Boil Shack serve?
The Boil Shack publishes Menu, 124 dishes. Dishes start at 2.
Does The Boil Shack have dessert?
Yes, 7 on the menu. Chocolate Fudge Cake 8, Carrot Cake 8, Red Velvet Cake 8.
Where is The Boil Shack located?
The Boil Shack is located at 59 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205.
Is The Boil Shack good for groups?
The Boil Shack is a Restaurant in Albany. For large groups, we recommend calling ahead at (518) 621-1888 to check availability.
What type of restaurant is The Boil Shack?
The Boil Shack is a Restaurant located in Albany, NY.
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