<div class="tldr">Starting June 1, 2024, several New York seafood shacks, including Brooklyn Crab and Grand Banks, rolled out seasonal menu expansions. The menu changes come as customer traffic peaks with warmer weather.</div>

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<li>Brooklyn Crab, Grand Banks, and City Island Lobster House expanded menus in June 2024.</li>

<li>At least five new items added per menu, including non-seafood options.</li>

<li>Many shacks report 35-40% higher June weekend volume over winter months.</li>

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Outdoor seafood shacks throughout New York City are making changes for summer 2024. Brooklyn Crab in Red Hook introduced grilled lobster tails and smoked bluefish dip, while Grand Banks on Pier 25 added a raw scallop crudo and a rotating soft shell crab entrée. On City Island, the City Island Lobster House began offering grilled shrimp tacos and a non-seafood Impossible burger.

Operators at these venues cite increased foot traffic, especially on weekends since Memorial Day, as a major reason for broader menus. According to Brooklyn Crab manager Tom Garcia, "We see a 40 percent uptick in volume on June weekends compared to January and February." Many locations are also expanding hours in response to customer demand, with most outdoor shacks now open until 11 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

Beyond seafood, several outlets are adding lighter dishes and vegetarian items. At Grand Banks, chef Kerry Heffernan said the team has received more requests for salads and non-seafood entrées from group diners. City Island Lobster House now offers a grilled corn salad and a watermelon feta plate in addition to its traditional lobster rolls.

Rising food costs and staffing remain top concerns, with some operators warning that seasonal menu prices may fluctuate. Still, owners predict demand will stay high through Labor Day, when most seasonal menu items are expected to remain available.

<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>

<h2>Which seafood shacks have expanded their menus for summer 2024?</h2>

<p>Brooklyn Crab in Red Hook, Grand Banks at Pier 25 in Tribeca, and City Island Lobster House have each added at least five new items to their outdoor menus as of June 1, 2024. Other shacks in Queens and Staten Island have made similar menu changes.</p>

<h2>What new dishes are being offered at these locations?</h2>

<p>Menu additions include grilled lobster tails, smoked bluefish dip, raw scallop crudo, soft shell crab entrées, shrimp tacos, and vegetarian options like Impossible burgers and watermelon salads. Most new dishes are available daily after 4 p.m.</p>

<h2>How long will the expanded summer menus be available?</h2>

<p>Operators at Brooklyn Crab, Grand Banks, and City Island Lobster House expect to serve expanded menus through Labor Day weekend in early September. Availability may be adjusted based on ingredient supply and customer volume.</p>