Cape Cod Restaurants

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  • 1. C Salt Wine Bar & Grille

    $$$

    With an open kitchen that turns out some excellent and artful dishes, especially seafood, this tiny place keeps its tables full and its guests happy (reservations strongly recommended). Fine service by a friendly and knowledgeable staff adds greatly to the overall atmosphere.

    75 Davis Straits (Rte. 28), Massachusetts, 02540, USA
    774-763--2954

    Known For

    • Raw oyster selection
    • Notable wine list
    • Excellent service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 2. Cape Sea Grille

    $$$$

    This chef-owned gem with distant sea views uses what's locally available as the inspiration for an ever-changing and creative menu that's complemented by a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. There are also generous wine, martini, and drink lists.

    31 Sea St., Massachusetts, 02646, USA
    508-432–4745

    Known For

    • Inviting atmosphere
    • Inventive seafood entrées
    • Creative cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations essential
  • 3. The Canteen

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    This casual spot specializes in classics like grilled cheese sandwiches, hand-cut fries, and local seafood in a lively spot. Order at the counter, then grab a seat inside or at one of the several outdoor seating options; there's also a large beer menu with New England offerings, a good selection of wines, and fun cocktails. Weekend brunch features dishes like sticky buns and egg tacos.

    225 Commercial St., Massachusetts, 02657, USA
    508-487–3800

    Known For

    • Hot or cold lobster rolls
    • Raw bar
    • Great atmosphere out back
  • 4. The Mews Restaurant & Cafe

    $$$$

    This perennial favorite with magnificent harbor views focuses on local seafood and organic meat and produce with a cross-cultural flair (there's also a lighter bistro menu for smaller appetites). The view of the bay from the bar is nearly perfect, and the gentle lighting makes this a romantic spot to have a drink. This is one of the relatively few restaurants open year-round in town. Check out the who's who of previous diners on its website, including Elizabeth Taylor and Billie Jean King.

    429 Commercial St., Massachusetts, 02657, USA
    508-487–1500

    Known For

    • Waterfront setting
    • Ambience
    • Two levels of dining

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 5. The Pointe

    $$$

    Inside the snazzy Crowne Pointe Inn, this intimate, casually handsome restaurant occupies the parlor and sunroom of a grand sea captain's mansion and serves finely crafted, healthful, modern American food with daily specials focused on local ingredients. There's a substantial wine list, with more than a 125 selections to choose from, as well as a large martini menu.

    82 Bradford St., Massachusetts, 02657, USA
    508-487–2365

    Known For

    • Superb service
    • Cocktails in the lounge
    • Truffle popcorn

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch, Reservations essential
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  • 6. Grumpy's

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    Open year-round, this friendly family-owned and operated restaurant serves up homey food for breakfast and lunch. Favorites from the extensive menu include traditional breakfast items like pancakes and eggs for breakfast, and fish-and-chips and a variety of sandwiches at lunch.

    1408 Main St., Massachusetts, 02641, USA
    508-385–2911-for takeout

    Known For

    • Daily blackboard specials
    • Stuffed French toast
    • Friendly vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 7. Katie's Ice Cream

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    Making small batch ice cream and pastries in-house daily, Katie's has a huge following for its delicious flavors, like the popular Cape Cod Mud, a concoction of coffee ice cream, chocolate, house-made fudge, roasted almonds, and chopped chocolate sandwich cookies. Try to figure out the secret recipe of the Cape Cod Sand ice cream, a hit since 2002, when it was developed by Katie’s younger brother Gene, but don't expect anyone to give it away. Cookies and other sweet treats are also available.

    568 Main St., Massachusetts, 02601, USA
    508-771--6889

    Known For

    • Creative flavors, like lavender honeycomb and ginger lemon cookie
    • Friendly staff
    • Offers both soft serve and hard-packed ice cream

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed early Oct.-mid-Apr.
  • 8. Land Ho!

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    Tried-and-true tavern fare is the rule at Orleans's flagship local restaurant. The scene is usually fun and boisterous; dozens of homemade wooden signs heralding local businesses hang from the rafters above the red-checker tablecloths.

    38 Cove Rd., Massachusetts, 02653, USA
    508-255–5165

    Known For

    • Daily blackboard specials
    • Thriving local bar scene
    • Chowder

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 9. Provincetown Brewing Co.

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    This fun and funky establishment offers a range of craft beers and bar food in a convivial space. Relax with a Double Rainbow IPA or nonalcoholic kombucha on a comfy couch inside, or bring Fido and sit on the pet-friendly patio. Burgers, sandwiches, and shared plates like pretzels and mozzarella sticks are on the menu. Not only does this brewery offer great beers, it offers a side of activism with each pour: a percentage of each sale goes to a worthy cause.

    141 Bradford St., Massachusetts, 02657, USA
    508-413–9076

    Known For

    • Friendly service
    • Great brews
    • Great sandwiches
  • 10. Scargo Café

    $$$

    With the Cape Playhouse right across the street, this upscale contemporary American restaurant is a favorite before- and after-show haunt. There's plenty of seafood on the eclectic menu, which includes seafood strudel with crab, shrimp, and scallops baked in a pastry crust and topped with Newburg sauce, but carnivores will delight in dishes like linguine Bolognese or the Mongolian pork chop with braised red cabbage. Lighter meals include a ginger shrimp salad and an Asian-style fish sandwich served with seaweed salad. Save room for their signature grape-nut custard.

    799 Rte. 6A, Massachusetts, 02638, USA
    508-385–8200

    Known For

    • Specialty cocktails like the Scargo Bloody Mary and the Crantucket Lemonade
    • Seafood strudel with crab, shrimp, and scallops in a flaky pastry crust with Newburg sauce
    • Chesapeake Bay crab cakes with pineapple salsa fresca
  • 11. Sundae School

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    Churning out ice cream in small batches since 1976, this popular place usually has lines out the door. The shop uses only the freshest ingredients, so flavors like banana or blueberry are made with the real deal, but you can always count on the classics like vanilla and chocolate. You can also get frozen yogurt and frappes (milk shakes). There's another location in Dennis Port.

    606 Main St., Massachusetts, 02646, USA
    508-430–2444

    Known For

    • Amazing hot fudge sundaes
    • Creative flavors
    • Friendly service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Labor Day–Memorial Day
  • 12. Twin Acres Ice Cream Shoppe

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    Pop into this popular spot for an ice-cream cone, sausage roll, or a milk shake and enjoy it on the 2 acres of landscaped grounds dotted with gardens.

    21 Rte. 6A, Massachusetts, 02563, USA
    508-888–0566

    Known For

    • 70-plus ice-cream flavors
    • Italian sausage roll
    • Vegan, dairy-free, and sugar-free options

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Oct.--mid-Mar.

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