Dining — Cape Cod & The Islands

From classic clam shacks and lobster huts to world-class cuisine, local menus of Cape Cod restaurants offer creative entrées to satisfy the most discriminating palate. The Cape and Islands offer everything from traditional New England fare prepared with contemporary flair, to innovative American, authentic Italian and classic French cuisine.

Joe's Beach Road Bar & Grille at the Barley Neck Inn

5 Beach Road, East Orleans, MA 02643-0486
(508) 255-0212

We have a fantastic restaurant, voted one of the top ten on Cape Cod by Yankee Magazine, applauded by the Boston Globe and by USA Today. Our lively bar hosts regular entertainment and is a lower- Cape hotspot for nightlife. The four intimate dining rooms are housed in our 1868 Sea Captain's home. The original attached barn houses our casual dining and entertainment spot, Joe's Beach Road Bar & Grille. We are renowned for our selection of top shelf cocktails and value priced wines. All of our dining rooms are equipped for connection to any audio visual or electronic communications ... <MORE INFORMATION>

White Elephant

50 Easton Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
800-445-6574 or 508-228-2500

The White Elephant has been an exclusive summertime retreat since the 1920s. The height of preppy New England elegance, this is the place where brides dream of being married and families come for generations. A stone’s throw from the center of town, this 63-room island treasure has accommodations ranging from garden cottages to suites on the harbor. The hotel’s mascot, a white elephant named Trunket, presides over its greener than green lawn. Set with plush lounge chairs, it overlooks bustling Nantucket Harbor and calm Children’s Beach. Brant Point Grill serves up a famed Sunday brunch, with their signature Lobster Bloody ... <MORE INFORMATION>

Anthony's Cummaquid Inn

Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
(508) 362-4501

On beautiful Cape Cod Bay, in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, Anthony's Cummaquid Inn offers fine dining with sweeping views. Anthony's Cummaquid Inn, keeping in tradition with Boston's renowned Anthony's Pier Four, combines the best of both international and regional cuisine featuring fresh seafood including local seafood, lobsters, prime steaks and an award winning wine list that offers outstanding selections from around the world....and our spectacular view from every table comes at no extra cost. Our waterview rooms are available for intimate dinners or for functions and weddings up to 200 people. <MORE INFORMATION>

Beanstock Coffee Roasters

165 Holmes Road Unit 2, Eastham, MA 02642
866-954-BEAN or 508-255-9939

Beanstock Coffee is Cape Cod's premier coffee roaster. When we started this company the coffee world was engrossed in the Starbucks experience, but for us the questions were, Why Seattle? Why California? Why not the east coast? Why not New England? Why not Cape Cod? From our roots as a small coffee shop on Main St. in beautiful Wellfleet to our current wholesale/roastery location in Eastham, Massachusetts our company has become successful by always looking to improve the customer experience AND the overwhelming support of Cape Cod locals and visitors alike. So, while we've grown over the years, our story ... <MORE INFORMATION>

Lobster Pot Restaurant-"A Provincetown Tradition"

321 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-0842

The Lobster Pot Restaurant..."A Provincetown Tradition" to those visiting the Outer Cape, no trip to Provincetown is complete without dining at Lobster Pot Restaurant. Out two WATERFRONT dining rooms provide the harbor views while our full menu, served all day starting at 11:30 am, offer the finest & freshest in seafood, Portuguese specialities, steaks, poultry, vegetarian and light fare. A children's menu is offered and our entire menu is available for "take out". The best in season Raw Bar on the outer cape. Coctails served in the "TOP" of the Pot bar...famous for our Bloody Mary's, our Signature Drinks our ... <MORE INFORMATION>

twenty-eight atlantic, at the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club

2173 Route 28, Harwich, MA 02645
508-430-3000

A posh waterfront location, spectacular cuisine and superb service combine to create a unique Cape Cod dining experience. Twenty-eight Atlantic is the resort’s signature restaurant and enjoys the highest ratings on Cape Cod from Forbes, AAA and Zagat. Eight-foot windows frame the panoramic views of Pleasant Bay, while Shaker-style furnishings, hand-blown glass chandeliers, nautical etchings, Limoges china, Riedel stemware create an atmosphere of eclectic style and quiet luxury. Chef James Hackney’s distinctive menu celebrates native and seasonal ingredients with creative, award-winning flair. Reservations accepted. <MORE INFORMATION>

Cooke's Restaurants, Inc.

1120 Iyanough Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601-1852
(508) 775-0450

Cooke's Seafood has been serving award-winning seafood for over 25 years! Located in Hyannis and now Mashpee, the friendly atmosphere and fast attentive service has a loyal following of appreciative customers that anxiously await every Spring opening. The secret of Cooke's success is simple: Serve only the freshest, highest quality seafood. No compromise. Long term relationships with local seafood purveyors ensure consistency. Today the third generation of the Haidas family continues the tradition of serving the best-fried and broiled seafood on Cape Cod. Using original family recipes for their special batters, the results are tender, light seafood and crispy, sweet ... <MORE INFORMATION>

Fairway Restaurant

4295 State Highway, Rt. 6, North Eastham, MA 02651
508-255-3893

The Fairway Restaurant and Pizzeria, located on Route 6 in North Eastham, specializes in delicious, homemade foods and warm, friendly service.We're all family here at the Fairway, with sisters, parents, and husbands working together to provide our customers with nothing but the best: quality foods made with quality ingredients, served in a comfortable, inviting place.That's why locals and visitors alike have been joining us for nearly twenty years, both here and at our sister locations, theHole in One in Eastham, and the Hole in One Donut Shop in Orleans We are committed to our customers and the Cape community we ... <MORE INFORMATION>

Brazilian Grill

680 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 771-0109

The Brazilian Grill Churrascaria is proud to share the traditions, culture and food of southern Brazil. Rodizio is a popular Brazilian style barbecue, offering a wide variety of different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and chicken that is slowly cooked with special grills to preserve all their natural juices and flavors. These tender morsels are brought to you on skewers and carved at your table. You may enjoy as much as you like, all for one fixed price. In fact, Gauchos make their rounds among the tables continuously, until all of the house specialties are served or until the customer ... <MORE INFORMATION>

Coonamessett Inn

311 Gifford St., Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-2300

The Coonamessett Inn is located in the pretty, seaside village of Falmouth on Cape Cod. Near sandy beaches, picturesque harbors, galleries, antique shops, and ferries to the islands; all the beauty and adventure the Cape has to offer is yours at the gracious, glorious Coonamessett Inn. The original residence, barn, caretaker's quarters and carriage house stand on six acres of meticulously landscaped grounds. Much of the fine interior work -- ballast brick fireplaces and wood paneling -- has retained its original beauty despite the passing of years and changing of hands. The pond, now protected as conservation land, is graced ... <MORE INFORMATION>

Beach House Grill at Chatham Bars Inn

297 Shore Road, Chatham, MA 02633
1-508-945-0096 or 508.945.0096

Oceanfront Dining on Cape Cod Located on the sands of Chatham Bars Inn private beach, the Beach House Grill is the best spot on Cape Cod for oceanfront dining. Immerse yourself in the Cape Cod experience at this unique indoor/outdoor restaurant is family-friendly, offering only the freshest seasonal seafood and casual dining fare. Relax and enjoy white table cloth dining indoors or have a lobster roll and signature cocktails on the deck outside overlooking the pool and the Atlantic Ocean. Lunch is served daily, and summer dinners are extra-special with family theme nights including our famous Cape Cod Clambake. Open ... <MORE INFORMATION>

Del Mar Bar & Bistro

907 Main Street, Rt. 28, Chatham, MA 02566
508-945-9988

Chatham's newest nightspot for eating, drinking and socializing. When the opportunity arose to purchase the restaurant formally known as the RooBar, John Zartartian of the Aqua Grille Bistro in Sandwich, couldn't resist. The atmosphere is casual and relaxing and the food is prepared by Chef Maria Polio with the honest approach that results in authenticity and satisfaction. Creative Bistro Entrees • Wood Fired Thin Crust Pizzas • International Pastas <MORE INFORMATION>

Cape Cod Central Railroad

252 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
(888) 797-RAIL or (508) 771-3800

Elegant Dinner Train Recapture the romance of a by-gone era while you enjoy a five course gourmet meal served on crisp white linen by a friendly and attentive staff, aboard our elegant, climate controlled, vintage dining cars. Let the clickety-clack take you back with this enchanting fine-dining experience on old Cape Cod. The three hour trip departs from the Hyannis station. The Elegant Dinner Train crosses the historic Cape Cod Canal railroad bridge (the longest railroad lift bridge in the world at the time it was built) and enters the Cape Cod village of Buzzards Bay. ADULTS ONLY. PROPER DRESS ... <MORE INFORMATION>

Buoy Bar at the Boatslip

161 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
1-877-PTOWNMA or 508-487-1669

Experience the upbeat energy of the Boatslip Resort and enjoy the free spirited and fun atmosphere we are famous for. And you don't have to stay to play. Our poolside deck, the Deckside Grill, The Buoy Bar Lounge and Tea Dance are all open to the public. The Buoy Bar Lounge is our recently renovated lobby bar - relax over a martini anytime! Every afternoon at the stroke of four, the deck of the Boatslip is transformed into Provincetown's biggest outdoor dance party. Hot bodies, good friends and great dance music make this daily event a "must-do" for seasoned travelers ... <MORE INFORMATION>

Yarmouth House Restaurant

Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 771-5154

The Yarmouth House is one of the most popular Cape Cod dining experiences. Whether you are craving fresh native seafood, choice beef entrees or any of the featured chef-prepared specialties, the menu is sure to please. Exceptional food and service make the Yarmouth House the ideal place to hold wedding receptions, reunions, anniversaries and more. Entrées: $13.95 to $29.95. Open daily for lunch and dinner, 11:30 a.m. until closing. Join us for lunch and dinner daily. Early bird specials from 3:00 to 6:00, Sunday Specials from 11:00 to 6:00. <MORE INFORMATION>

The Pointe Restaurant

82 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
877-276-9631 or 508-487-2365

Overlooking historic Provincetown, The Pointe restaurant at Crowne Pointe Inn serves creative cuisine. With just 40 seats, our restaurant offers an intimate dining experience with first-class service that matches its sumptuous dishes and award-winning wine list. Utilizing only the finest, freshest ingredients such as from Provincetown lobster, local Cape Cod tuna, and New Zealand lamb arrive each day. Open To The Public Year Round- Restaurant Attire is Casual - Adjacent to Ample Parking Serving dinner starting at 5:30 Tues-Sunday. <MORE INFORMATION>

Summer Stock Restaurant

36 Hope Road, Dennis, MA 02638
508-385-8300

We are open 7 days a week lunch & dinner. Also check out our weekend brunch. Featuring a fresh twist on American Bistro Fare with creative cocktails and eclectic wines, many ingredients are sourced from the finest farms and fishermen on Cape Cod. The menu is diverse- there is something for everyone in your group! Start with local rawbar featuring oysters or littlenecks or maybe something from the appetizer list- possibly a flatbread pizza? The entrees include pasta, seafood, steak and vegetarian dishes, all with an eclectic twist on the traditional! Also check out the separate lounge Bar Lilly, giving ... <MORE INFORMATION>

Linx Tavern at The Villages at Ocean Edge

832 Villages Drive, BREWSTER, MA 02631
774/323.6210

Mr. Nicklaus would love it here and you will too. Located in the comfortable and elegant Nicklaus Design golf clubhouse at The Villages side at Ocean Edge, stop here for indoor or alfresco dining overlooking the 1st tee. The Linx gets it just right with creative cocktails, fresh salads and grilled entrees including local seafood, prime meats, and distinctive chicken dishes. Drop by anytime to grab a bite or catch the game. <MORE INFORMATION>

Island Merchant

302 Main St. , Hyannis, MA 02601
508-771-1337

The Island Merchant is a Restaurant and Lounge that offers up a diverse menu- with entrees that include pasta, seafood & steaks. Choose from a wide range of appetizers for just a bite at the bar. Many dishes have a bit of Island Flair! We offer entertainment most nights with NO COVER, check the website for schedule. Cape Cod Magazine Awarded Best Chef 2011 & 2012. Open Year Round. <MORE INFORMATION>

Napi's

7 Freeman St, Provincetown, MA 02657
800-571-6274

Located on a winding street full of colorful sunflowers and roses, a block away from the hustle and bustle of town is a unique restaurant called Napi's. Surrounded by the works of local artists, antique stained glass and carousel horses, you will enjoy our varied menu of Napi and Helen's favorite dishes from around the world. In 1965, the site of Napi's Resturant was a string of auto garages which housed Helen and Napi's antique business. Two years later the Van Derecks decided to enter the restaurant business, and construction began. Napi, a builder and craftsman himself, assembled a crew ... <MORE INFORMATION>

Embargo

453 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
508-771-9700

A multitude of flavors, textures and tastes from around the world are served up in a sleekly chic setting. Tapas are small delectable dishes that can be ordered many at a time or individually for a customized meal or just a light snack. The lean, healthy fare can be perfectly paired with wine or a delicious martini. Tapas: $4 to $12. Entrées also available. Open year round. <MORE INFORMATION>

Flying Bridge, The

220 Scranton Avenue, Falmouth, MA 02540
508-548-2700

The Flying Bridge Restaurant is a unique waterfront setting for a memorable Cape Cod dining experience. Arrive or depart by boat if you wish. The Flying Bridge offers magnificent views of Falmouth Harbor and Martha's Vineyard. With its enviable location at the mouth of Falmouth's bustling Harbor, the Flying Bridge Restaurant combines a cosmopolitan culture with the excitement of a dockside cafe. For weddings and other events, the Flying Bridge has reserved the entire second floor with its floor to ceiling windows that practically put you on the decks of the yachts motoring by. No matter where you go, you ... <MORE INFORMATION>

South Cape Village

16 Commercial Street, Mashpee, MA 02649
508-477-9677

It's all here at South Cape Village in Mashpee on Cape Cod! Exclusive shopping boutiques, charming restaurants, Roche Bros grocery store, Marshalls, Orvis Outlet, GameStop plus Walgreens. All easily located just a minute from the Mashpee Rotary with abundant, convenient, close to store parking. South Cape Village is Mashpee's most convenient place to shop! <MORE INFORMATION>

Hearth 'n Kettle Restaurants (Plymouth)

In the John Carver Inn & Spa, 25 Summer Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
(800) 274-1620 or (508) 746-7100

For Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, Hearth ‘n Kettle promises a consistently great dining experience! A favorite spot for locals and year rounders, “H’nK” is known for its friendly service; cozy, comfortable atmosphere; and fresh, wholesome cooking. Each of the six locations is open 7 days a week from 7am and a Breakfast menu is available all day. Hearth ‘n Kettle also offers the best Kids’ Menu around, a large Gluten-free menu and full liquor. Each location has free WiFi. Hearth ’n Kettle, a family-owned restaurant, has remained true to its original concept since its first restaurant opened in 1973: to ... <MORE INFORMATION>

Mattakeese Wharf, Inc

271 Mill Way - off Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630
(508) 362-4511

Settle into your seat under the awning on the wrap-around deck and watch the sun set while you dig into a bowl of sweet steamers drenched in butter. Ahhhh... this is Cape Cod at its best. Finding Mattakeese Wharf is worth the effort: located on a side street (off Route 6A) that dead-ends at the harbor, this is a summertime favorite with superb seafood and a full liquor license. Inside seating is an option, but set your sights on the deck where you can watch over the harbor. " Travel.Yahoo.com <MORE INFORMATION>

DiParma

335 Rt 28, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
508-771-7776

DiParma Italian table is the newest Italian restaurant on Cape Cod. The owners have been in the restaurant business for well over three decades and now bring you a touch of Tuscany in a unique setting. Reasonable national chain prices for excellent, homemade local dining! They take pride in presenting our guests with excellence in dining and DiParma is quickly becoming one of Cape Cod's most popular Italian dining experiences. Dinner served daily from 4-10pm Late Night Menu (Pizzas and Appetizers) from 10-12pm Lunch daily from 11:30-4pm. <MORE INFORMATION>

Sandwich Visitor Services Board

PO Box 888, Sandwich, MA 02563

Cape Cod begins here……Sandwich Massachusetts Welcome to Sandwich where Cape Cod begins. As you navigate the winding roads of Sandwich, you are traveling through history, surrounded by unique Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Vacation accommodations. Restaurant choices abound and a multitude of opportunities for recreation, exploration and relaxation. Centrally located just an hour from Boston, Providence and Provincetown, Sandwich is a treasure of walking and biking trails, bird sanctuaries, saltwater estuaries, fresh-water ponds and the seashore. Sandwich “The Museum Town” is rich with historical and working museums for all ages to enjoy. Art enthusiasts will enjoy a stroll through ... <MORE INFORMATION>

Tugboats

21 Arlington Street, Hyannis Marina, Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-6433

Overlooking all of Hyannis Harbor, TUGBOATS is acclaimed for quality dining at affordable prices. Come casual and bring the kids! Rated the best outside waterfront dining on ALL of Cape Cod. Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily. Heated canopied decks for those cool nights. Enjoy a libation and the outstanding view from out elevated, glassed-in wheelhouse bar. Come join us for the fun and don't forget your camera! <MORE INFORMATION>

Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 1698, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02568
800.505.4815

Discover the Magic of Martha's Vineyard Located just 7 miles off the Massachusetts coastline, the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard is a world apart, offering a vacation ambience unlike any other. Explore the diversity of our six island towns, take long walks along our pristine shores, and step back in time to a more leisurely pace. Each season offers something different. We invite you to come and experience all the island of Martha's Vineyard has to offer. MARTHA'S VINEYARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE <MORE INFORMATION>

The Land Ho! Orleans

38 Main St.(Rt 6A), Orleans, MA 02653
508-255-5165

The Land Ho! is housed in one of the oldest buildings in Orleans, right off Route 6A. Owner John Murphy has created a place that is as intimate as it is lively, with a charm and character all its own. Featuring gorgeous oak floors and polished brass fixtures, the main dining room elicits wide-eyes and smiles from everyone who comes in. Signs from local businesses hang from every available ceiling space, making the Land Ho! a genuine Cape Cod hang out. <MORE INFORMATION>

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