Eldersburg Location Menu

Small Plates & Appetizers

Soup du Jour

Chef’s daily creation
Cup…$5 | Bowl…$6

Maryland Crab Soup

Our house-made version, lump crabmeat, garden fresh vegetables.
Cup…$5 | Bowl…$6

Cream of Crab Soup

A house specialty of G.L. Shacks since 1993. Garnished with lump crabmeat, and old bay.
Cup…$5 | Bowl…$6

Shacks Chili

Slowly simmered traditional style chili served with melted cheese and green onion.
Cup…$5 | Bowl…$6

Shacks Bang Shrimp

Hand breaded gulf shrimp toasted in a creamy sweet chili sauce and topped with scallions. $11

Fried Calamari

Served with marinara, and a creamy basil pesto. $9.50

Panko Crusted Onion Rings

Served with a side of Cajun remoulade. $8.50

Shacks Wings

One pound of crispy fried chicken tossed in your choice of one of the following sauces/ dry rubs, served with celery and your choice of Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing. $9
Hot, Mild, Old Bay, BBQ, Thai BBQ, Honey-Jerk, Teriyaki, or Garlic-Parm

Mozzarella Sticks

Served with marinara sauce $7

Shacks Crab Dip

A delicious blend of decadent cheeses, lump crabmeat and fresh herbs topped with more cheese and served with toasted pita, and crackers. $12

Shacks Stacked Nachos

Crisp tortilla chips piled high with cheddar jack cheese, jalapeño, Pico de Gallo & sour cream served on the side. $5.95
Add Chicken or Chili $3, Pulled Pork $4, Steak $5

Buffalo Chicken Dip

All white meat chicken simmered in a spicy buffalo sauce and blended cheeses. Served with toasted pita, tortilla chips, and celery. $9.50

Loaded Skins

Three crispy fried potatoes loaded with smoked bacon, shredded cheddar jack cheese, and scallions. Served with sour cream. $8

California Fries

Golden brown French fries topped with melted cheddar jack cheese, smoked bacon, Pico de Gallo, and scallions. Served with ranch dressing. $9

Steamed Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp steamed in white wine with pan roasted onions, red potatoes, and Old Bay. 1/2 lb. $12 | 1lb. $18

Ale House Mussels

Prince Edward Island mussels simmered in a house ale with roasted onions, peppered ham, and fresh basil. $11

Baked Oysters

Local Chesapeake oysters topped with a garlic herb butter, lump crabmeat, seasoned Ritz crackers, and baked to golden brown. $11

Fried Pickles

Breaded dill pickles fried golden brown and served with a creamy basil pesto. $7

Shacks Quesadilla

Jalapeño cheddar tortilla stuffed with melted cheddar jack cheese, roasted corn, and green onions. Served with Pico de Gallo, shredded lettuce, and sour cream. $8
Add Chicken or Steak $3 Shrimp or Crab $5

Chicken Tenders & Fries

All white meat chicken breaded and fried a golden brown. Served with French fries, and your choice of dipping sauce. $9

Bay Fries

Crispy French fries topped with our house made crab dip, melted cheddar jack cheese, green onions, and Old Bay. $12

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served with French fries, coleslaw or chips.
Sub, Salad or Veg $1.50

Jumbo Crab Cake

Jumbo lump crab tossed with our unique blend of herbs and spices, broiled to perfection, and served on your choice of bread. $14.95

G.L. Shacks Burger

Fire grilled, 8 oz. Angus beef burger served on a toasted Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and your choice of cheese. $9

Santa Fe Burger

Angus beef burger glazed with a rich BBQ, sauce. Garnished with melted pepper jack cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, avocado, and crispy onion straws. $11

Black & Blue Burger

Angus beef burger blackened on the grill, and topped with melted blue cheese, sauteed onions, and mushrooms. $10

Smokehouse Burger

Fired grilled Angus beef burger stacked with Applewood smoked bacon, smoked gouda cheese and a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. $13

Italian Cold Cut Sub

Prosciuttini, salami, and capicola served on a sub roll with provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and house-made Italian dressing. $9.50

Traditional French Dip

Our in-house slow roasted top round of beef served on a toasted sub roll with caramelized onions, melted provolone cheese, and au jus on the side. $10

BBQ Chicken

Grilled chicken topped with a rich BBQ sauce, Applewood smoked bacon and cheddar cheese. Served on toasted ciabatta with lettuce, tomato, and red onion. $9

Classic Reuben

Thinly sliced corned beef, thousand island dressing, sauerkraut, and melted Swiss cheese served on grilled marble rye. $9

Turkey Rachel

Thinly sliced oven roasted turkey breast served on grilled marble rye with melted Swiss cheese, thousand island dressing and cole slaw. $9

Tuscan Melt

Grilled Italian meats served on toasted ciabatta with melted smoked gouda, provolone cheese, bacon, tomato, and a creamy basil pesto. $10

Crispy Chicken Club

All white meat chicken breast breaded and fried to a golden brown served on your choice of bread with melted Swiss cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, chipotle mayo, lettuce and tomato. $9

Pulled Pork BBQ

Slowly braised pork top round served on a toasted Kaiser roll with melted pepper jack cheese, smokey BBQ, and red onion. $10

Light Lunch

A cup of soup served with a half sandwich. Your choice of turkey, roast beef, shrimp or chicken salad with lettuce and tomato, on your choice of bread. $8.50

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

All white meat chicken tenders tossed your choice of sauce and served in a jalapeno cheddar tortilla wrap with lettuce, tomato, and our house-made blue cheese dressing. $9

Shrimp Salad Sandwich

Tender gulf shrimp tossed with celery, mayo, Old Bay, and our house blend of spices served on your choice of bread with lettuce and tomato $11

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Slow braised chicken breast tossed with celery, mayo, and our house blend of spices served on your choice of bread with lettuce and tomato. $8

California Club

Thinly sliced oven roasted turkey breast served on toasted wheat bread with a roasted garlic aioli, avocado, Applewood smoked bacon, Swiss and cheddar cheese, red onion, lettuce, and tomato. $10

Meatball Sub

Our house-made blend of Angus beef, fresh herbs and seasonings served on a toasted sub roll with marinara, and melted provolone cheese. $11

Cheese Steak Sub

Thinly sliced marinated rib eye served on a toasted sub roll with sauteed onions, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, and melted provolone. $9.50

Big Salads

Chestertown

Mixed field greens tossed with roasted corn, chopped bacon, hard boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, avocado and topped with jumbo lump crab cake. $16
without crab cake $11

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg, bleu cheese crumble. Topped with crispy chicken tenders tossed in our house made mild sauce, and served with your choice of dressing on the side. $10

Shacks House

Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, red onion, shaved carrot, hard boiled egg, and bacon. Served with your choice of dressing on the side. $8

Classic Caesar

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with cherry tomatoes, garlic croutons, and parmesan cheese. Caesar dressing served on the side. $7.50

Harvest

Mixed greens topped with candied nuts, cranraisins, goat cheese crumbles, and crispy onion straws. Served with your choice of dressing on the side. $10

Teriyaki Chicken

Grilled teriyaki chicken served over mixed greens with candied walnuts, crispy wontons, shredded cheddar jack cheese, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Served with your choice of dressing on the side. $12

*Salad Toppers: Crabcake $7, Chicken Breast $3, Steak $5, Grilled Shrimp $6, Chicken Salad $3, Shrimp Salad $6

Platters/Pastas

Crab Cake Platter

A G.L. Shacks tradition since 1993. All jumbo lump crabmeat tossed in our house recipe of herbs and spices then broiled to a golden brown. Served with your choice of two sides.
Single $16.95 | Double $25

Fish and Chips

Beer battered Alaskan cod deep fried to a golden brown. Served with crispy French fries, house made cole slaw, and a Cajun remoulade dipping sauce. $10

Grilled Chicken Strips

All white meat chicken seasoned with your choice of Caribbean jerk, old bay, or blackening seasoning. Served with crispy French fries, cole slaw, and cumin mayo dipping sauce. $10

Baby Back Ribs

Our slow braised baby back ribs topped with a smoky BBQ sauce and served with crispy French fries, and cole slaw. 1/2 Rack $12 | Full Rack $16

Grilled Chicken Alfredo

Tender fettuccine noodles tossed in a traditional style creamy alfredo sauce, topped with grilled chicken, and garlic bread. $11

Meatballs and Marinara

Our house made meatballs served over tender pasta tossed in a traditional marinara sauce, and parmesan cheese. Served with grilled garlic bread. $13

Crab Mac and Cheese

Lump crabmeat tossed with tender macaroni noodles, smoked gouda, and pepper jack cheese in a creamy sherry wine reduction. Topped with buttery Ritz crackers, old bay, and green onion. $13

Surf and Turf Cheese Tortellini

Grilled teres major served over cheese tortellini tossed in a garlic white wine sauce with tender gulf shrimp, roasted corn, fresh basil, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and parmesan cheese. Served with grilled garlic bread. $16

Sides

PLEASE NOTE: PARTIES OF SIX OR MORE ARE CHARGED AN 18% GRATUITY. SENIOR CITIZEN’S DISCOUNT IS 10%.
COUPONS NOT VALID ON SPECIALS OR MARKET PRICE ITEMS.