20 Best Restaurants on Cape Cod, MA

© twenty-eight Atlantic

twenty-eight Atlantic is the signature restaurant of Harwich's Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, renowned by international publications and critics such as Zagat, AAA, and Forbes as one of Cape Cod's finest dining experiences. The spectacular seaside restaurant is open seasonally between April and November, offering gorgeous views of Pleasant Bay in a classic dining room showcasing Shaker-style decor and hand-blown glass chandeliers. Elegant fare is served up nightly by executive chef James Hackney, celebrating the region's seasonal bounty. Gourmet entrees include butter-braised Atlantic lobster, ash-roasted cod loin, and charred corn and cilantro ravioli served with cotija cheese and mole sauce. For dessert, couples can enjoy delicacies such as apple pie-baked Alaska, balsamico strawberry sorbetto, and devil's food cake soup.

2173 MA-28, Harwich, MA 02645, Phone: 508-430-3000

© Alberto's Ristorante

Alberto's Ristorante is a charming Northern Italian-style restaurant in Hyannis, acclaimed as one of Cape Cod's best traditional Italian restaurants by publications such as The Boston Herald, The New York Times, and Fodor's. The restaurant, which was opened to the public in 1984, offers elegant ambiance in its intimate fireside dining rooms, which showcase jazz piano performances on weekend evenings during dinner service. High-quality classic entrees include chicken parmigiana, eggplant farcite napoletana, chicken piccata, and veal saltimbocca. Couples can also enjoy excellent land and sea fare such as two-pound Atlantic lobsters, crispy roasted half ducks with spicy plum sauce, and a variety of classic seafood pasta dishes like scrod Francaise and clam vongole. A daily prix fixe menu showcases three courses of chef's selections, while an extensive drink menu highlights specialty cocktails, craft martinis, bottled and draft beer options, and a massive Italian wine list.

360 Main St, Hyannis, MA 02601, Phone: 508-778-1770

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© Belfry Bistro

Belfry Bistro is the premiere restaurant of the romantic Belfry Inn, showcased within a renovated historic Massachusetts church originally constructed in 1901. The romantic bistro showcases nightly piano performances and highlights gorgeous original design elements in its dining room, including a former church confessional that has been converted into a wine bar. Executive chef Suraj Chopra serves up a full menu of elegant upmarket fare at dinner Wednesdays through Sundays, including creative entrees such as coffee-roasted rack of lamb, porcini-roasted salmon with tarragon buerre blanc, and Filipino-style beef short ribs prepared with parsnips and baby bok choy. On Sunday mornings, brunch service offers up entrees such as clever flatbread sandwiches, lobster omelettes, spinach and goat cheese frittatas, and smoked salmon Benedicts. A regular jazz music series is highlighted throughout the month, along with special tasting and pour events.

6 Jarves Street, Sandwich, MA 02563, Phone: 508-888-8550

© Bleu

Bleu is an upscale French bistro in Mashpee, Massachusetts, helmed by award-winning executive chef Frederic Feufeu, a veteran figure on the New York City culinary scene known for his work at the St. Regis Hotel, the Rainbow Room, and 14 Wall Street. The restaurant, which has been acclaimed by publications such as Zagat and has received more than a dozen consecutive Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence, offers brunch, lunch, and dinner service throughout the week, including romantic Sunday jazz brunches during the early afternoon hours. Elegant French-Atlantic coastal fusion fare served up at lunch and dinner includes filet mignon au poivre, roasted pork loin with Roquefort cheese, day-boat haddock with absinthe caper butter, and the restaurant's signature plateau de fruits de mer, which offers selections such as scallop ceviche, king crab legs, Cotuit oysters, and salmon tartare. A prix fixe menu is available Sundays through Thursdays, offering three beautifully-presented courses paired with fine wines available by the glass or by the bottle.

10 Market St, Mashpee, MA 02649, Phone: 508-539-7907

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Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse was voted as the top Cape Cod restaurant to travel to dine at in 2015, offering nightly dinner service beginning at 5:00pm year-round. The restaurant strives to bring the atmosphere and cuisine of Chianti and Tuscan trattorias to the American East Coast, creating an intimate ambiance perfect for cozying up with a glass of wine with a date. Diners can choose from a variety of authentic Tuscan dishes, including pollo al saltimbocca, veal picatta, Tuscan fish stew, and Old World-style eggplant parmigiana. Upscale land and sea entrees include pan-seared Faroe Island salmon with balsamic fig glaze, pistachio-crusted cod, and center-cut sirloin steaks with baked stuffed tomatoes. Rustic pasta options include wild boar paccheri bolognese, linguini vongole, and garlic shrimp gamberetti. Fine imported wines are available by the glass, including Tuscan varieties.

4 Depot Road, Harwich, MA 02645, Phone: 508-432-6900

© C Salt Wine Bar and Grille

C Salt Wine Bar and Grille is a hip restaurant and wine bar in Falmouth, showcasing New American cuisine infused with Asian and French influences. The restaurant, which is helmed by owner and executive chef Jonathan Philips, offers dinner service Wednesdays through Saturdays, with reservations strongly encouraged to secure seating. Creative entrees include togarashi-dusted Atlantic salmon with lemon saffron cream, coffee stout-braised pork shanks, pan-seared local cod served with shishito peppers and roasted sunchokes, and vegetable lo mein paired with chicken Statler. Couples can share raw bar selections, including an Oysters and Bubbly platter that pairs locally-caught oysters with a half-bottle of fine champagne, or split signature and seasonal appetizers such as Thai-style calamari, poke-style tuna tartare, or coconut curry mussels. Half-bottles of domestic and international wines are available to complement all meals, including dessert and sparkling wines.

75 Davis Straits, Falmouth, MA 02540, Phone: 774-763-2954

© Cape Sea Grille

Cape Sea Grille is a charming American-style restaurant in Harwich Port, housed within a 19th-century-era captain's home located just steps from the beautiful Cape Cod waterfront. The relaxed, intimate restaurant creates a distinctly romantic ambiance with white-linen tables, which are decked out in warm candlelight and freshly-cut flowers, making for a perfect date setting. Executive chef and owner Douglas Ramler presents a constantly-rotating menu of New England-style fare prepared with locally-sourced ingredients, including native seafood catches. Diners can choose from excellent entrees such as orange and soy-roasted chicken, stuffed acorn squash, North Atlantic pan-seared cod, and steak frites, available at dinner service Wednesdays through Saturdays. Lobster, shrimp, and scallop platters are also served up, available with diners' choice of sauces. A reasonably-priced wine menu showcases more than 20 glass selections, paired alongside a cellar of more than 100 bottles.

31 Sea Street, Harwich Port, MA 02646, Phone: 508-432-4745

© CERALDI

CERALDI is one of Wellfleet's most unique and upscale culinary experiences, located within a beautiful 45-seat waterfront space along the gorgeous Cape Cod coastline. The restaurant, which is helmed by executive chef Michael Ceraldi, showcases a daily-rotating menu served up as part of a seven-course prix fixe experience. Two seatings are offered nightly, showcasing fare crafted with locally-sourced, seasonal, sustainable produce and meats. Dishes strive to tell the story of the Cape Cod coastal lands through cuisine, highlighting the region's natural bounty in inventive new entrees. Course-by-course wine pairings are available with all meals, focusing on Old World-style wines. Dietary preferences and restrictions can be accommodated as part of all meals with a minimum of 24 hours advance notice.

15 Kendrick Avenue, Wellfleet, MA 02667, Phone: 508-237-9811

© Chillingsworth Restaurant

Chillingsworth Restaurant has been acclaimed by The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and Boston Magazine as one of Cape Cod's most enchanting dining destinations, housed within Brewster, Massachusetts' six-acre 18th-century Chillingsworth Foster estate. As one of Cape Cod's premiere restaurants for more than three decades, the restaurant is known for its award-winning multi-course menus, which highlight excellent entree options such as baked basil-crusted Faroe Island salmon, seared Cape scallops with corn risotto, and loin of elk prepared with cipollini onions and New England applewood-smoked bacon. All menu options are available a la carte or as part of prix fixe tasting menus. After dinner, guests can enjoy a specialty martini list at the adjacent Chill's Bistro and Bar or retire to three beautiful guest rooms at the acclaimed Inn at Chillingsworth.

2449 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631, Phone: 508-896-3640

© Del Mar Bar and Bistro

Del Mar Bar and Bistro is a trendy Chatham dining spot helmed by restaurateur John Zartarian and executive chef Maria Pollio, considered to be one of Cape Cod's finest dining destinations since its opening in 2010. The casual bistro showcases upmarket cuisine prepared with native seafood, including Portuguese-steamed locally-caught littleneck clams, pan-roasted Faroe Islands salmon with gingered plum salsa, and wood-roasted daily catches prepared with lemongrass creamed corn and native pea greens. Rustic land entrees such as Statler chicken and Chinese-lacquered free range duckling are also offered, along with the restaurant's famed wood-fired pizzas, available in variants such as fig and prosciutto or Mediterranean-style with roasted tomatoes and kalamata olives. An extensive wine list is offered, along with craft cocktails and regional draft beers.

907 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633, Phone: 508-945-9988

© Encore Bistro and Bar

Encore Bistro and Bar is a hip upmarket American restaurant in Dennis Village, located on the grounds of the historic Cape Playhouse. The gorgeous restaurant, which was opened to the public in 2015 by executive chef and owner Tyler LaChance, is a perfect choice to complement evenings at the theater or the cinema, offering nightly dinner service and brunch on the weekends. Couples can enjoy elegantly-prepared land and sea entrees nightly, including favorites such as saffron shrimp risotto, filet tournedos, herb-crusted lamb chops, and oven-baked cod with butternut squash stuffing. Casual entree options range from New England-style lobster rolls and savory flatbreads to plant-based Impossible burgers served with truffle fries. Specialty cocktails and martinis are served up, along with a selection of regional craft beers on draft.

36 Hope Ln, Dennis, MA 02638, Phone: 508-385-8500

© Front Street Restaurant

Front Street Restaurant is one of Provincetown's premiere Italian eateries, housed within a romantic restored Victorian-era home in the city's downtown district. The charming eatery, which is helmed by chefs Donna Aliperti and Kathy Cotter, offers seasonal dining service in a friendly, casual atmosphere, highlighting traditional house specialties such as butternut ravioli with sage brown butter, eggplant portabello al forno, and baby gnocchi with white truffle sauce. Land and sea options include classic Italian fare such as veal parmigiana, chicken saltimbocca, and shrimp pomodoro, served up alongside daily fresh fish catches offered at market price and prepared with white wine butter. A limited menu of Continental fare is also offered, including entrees such as Gorgonzola-stuffed Angus filet mignon. Diners should note that reservations are strongly recommended to ensure tables.

230 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657, Phone: 508-487-9715

© The Old Yarmouth Inn

The Old Yarmouth Inn has been a staple in Yarmouth Port in since 1696, located along the Historic Old King's Highway. The intimate inn and restaurant has become a regional Massachusetts institution, open year-round and showcasing a daily-changing menu of classic New England fare prepared with local seafood catches. Traditional entree offerings feature creative modern twists, such as panko-crusted Parmesan haddock and roasted duck prepared with rhubarb compote, vanilla bean, and strawberries. More casual dining options include rustic burgers and creative pizzas served up on the restaurant's tavern menu. Cozy atmosphere takes center stage, with enormous fireplaces showcased within the restaurant's main dining room and garden views offered from its tavern area.

223 MA-6A, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675, Phone: 508-362-9962

© PB Boulangerie Bistro

PB Boulangerie Bistro is an excellent bakery and bistro opened to the public in 2010 by executive chef and owner Philippe Rispoli, open to the public each year between April and January. The French-style bistro in South Wellfleet showcases a casual neighborhood vibe and menus prepared from scratch with fresh high-quality ingredients, including excellent traditional and gluten-free pastries such as eclairs, macarons, cream puffs, danishes, and tartes. Bakery customers can choose from a variety of croissants and hearty pastries or purchase gourmet bread by the loaf in clever flavors such as olive and rosemary, cranberry pecan, and white chocolate. On the bistro side, a 60-seat dining room serves up entrees such as wasabi pea-encrusted yellowfin tuna, quenelle de Lyon, and Tomahawk pork chops, while a Chef's Table and bar offers exclusive tasting experiences. A raw bar also serves up fresh-caught Wellfleet clams and oysters by the dozen.

15 Lecount Hollow Rd, South Wellfleet, MA 02663, Phone: 508-349-1600

© The Glass Onion

The Glass Onion is an warm, inviting New American dining spot in Falmouth, owned and operated by Tally and Josh Christian since 2009. The restaurant, which is named in honor of a song reference from the Beatles' White Album, showcases 1920s-era decor and date-night ambiance, open to the public between April and December each year. Refined New American fare offerings include pan-seared Long Island duck breast, butter-poached lobster with wild white shrimp, and steak au poivre prepared with herb-roasted potatoes and brandy cream. Couples can split gourmet appetizers such as lobster strudel or Barnstable oysters or share decadent desserts such as vanilla bean creme brulee, Callebaut chocolate mousse, or housemade ice cream and sorbet options. A global wine list is available to complement all meals, with glass and bottle options. Diners should note that reservations are not accepted for groups smaller than six and should arrive early to secure nightly table service.

37 N Main St, Falmouth, MA 02540, Phone: 508-540-3730

© The Mews Restaurant and Cafe

The Mews Restaurant and Cafe is a charming Provincetown eatery that was originally opened as the Everbreeze in 1935, changing hands in 1964 and moving to its current spot on Commercial Street in 1993. The restaurant, which is named for a British term for courtyard stables, is known as a top Cape Cod celebrity dining spot, attracting luminaries throughout the 20th and 21st centuries such as Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland, and Al and Tipper Gore. Diners can enjoy spectacular waterfront views from the restaurant's intimate dining room or choose from delicious casual fare upstairs at its second-story bistro. Excellent New American entrees include pan-seared sea scallops, almond-crusted cod, roasted half chickens, and the restaurant's signature Mews Vindaloo, which pairs Indian curried vegetables with lobster, chicken, or tofu.

429 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657, Phone: 508-487-1500

© The Ocean House Restaurant

The Ocean House Restaurant is a gorgeous New American restaurant in Dennis Port, offering unparalleled views of the stunning Nantucket Sound from wall-to-wall windows in its main dining room and right on the waterfront from its outdoor porch seating. The restaurant, which is open seasonally between spring and late autumn, showcases clever American fare with Pan-Asian influence, including maple-soy pork chops, potato-chip-crusted codfish with fennel cabbage slaw, and porterhouse service for two prepared with yuzu miso hollandaise. A double-sided fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere, perfect for sharing specialty pizzas with toppings such as lobster, shiitake mushrooms, smoked gouda, and fig jam. More than 25 fine wine selections are available by the glass, along with a late-night lounge menu featuring small plates and cocktails. A Three For Thirty-Five prix fixe menu is available at select times throughout the year, presenting three elegant course options cultivated by executive chef Anthony Silvestri.

425 Old Wharf Rd, Dennis Port, MA 02639, Phone: 508-394-0700

© The Pheasant

The Pheasant is a refined French-American restaurant in Dennis, opened to the public in 2008 by restaurateurs Eric and Adam Dunn. The restaurant, which is open seasonally between spring and late autumn, is housed within a 200-year-old renovated barn and showcases seasonally-changing menus prepared from scratch by executive chef Toby Hill, including entrees prepared with sustainably-caught New England seafood. Classy entrees include Moroccan-spiced lamb ragout, dry-aged sirloin with apple cider-glazed turnips, and brick half-chicken with lemon-roasted brussels sprouts and maple sauce. A full local raw bar is also offered, along with shareables such as raclette fondue, bluefish pate, and charcoal-grilled maitake mushrooms. Locally-sourced Snowy Owl coffee and Captain's Daughter teas are available to complement all meals.

905 Main St, Dennis, MA 02638, Phone: 508-385-2133

© The Red Inn

The Red Inn has been selected as Cape Cod's best seafood restaurant by Boston Magazine, acclaimed by Cape Cod Life for its gold-medal fine dining options. The seasonal restaurant, which is housed within the historic 1915 inn of the same name, has hosted international luminaries throughout its operation such as Theodore and Edith Roosevelt and offers award-winning cuisine options at dinner service nightly. Dining room views offer spectacular panoramas of Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay landmarks, offering a chance to watch the beautiful light conditions the Cape is renowned for as guests dine in Old World ambiance. Seasonally-changing menus showcase fine local seafood in entrees such as pan-crusted cod with lemon garlic confit or fresh local scallops prepared with citrus beurre blanc. Couples can also share world-famous Wellfleet oysters from the restaurant's raw bar. After dinner, guests can turn it at one of the inn's three beautiful guest rooms, two elegant suites, or two private rental residences.

15 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657, Phone: 508-487-7334