One side of this landmark is an old-fashioned restaurant complete with high-backed booths and red carpeting. The other side features a huge bar and room to mingle. The food is good in either venue. Steak, seafood and chowder are staples in the dining room, while lighter fare is the norm at the bar, where the focus is more on drinking. Cape Cod restaurants come and go, but this popular spot, especially at night, remains a fun place to grab a bite or share a drink with friends.
With two Provincetown waterfront dining rooms and the Top of the Pot cocktail room, The Lobster Pot offers wonderful views along with prize-winning food. Open nearly year round, this restaurant offers the award-winning Tim's Clam Chowder and won a "Best Of" award from Cape Cod Life. The fresh seafood here is delicious, and chances are you'll see it being brought into the harbor on fishing boats. Ordering their chowder and lobster, and sitting by the water (especially at sunset) will provide a quintessentially great Cape Cod evening.
Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters is the perfect place to start your day with a hearty cup of coffee and a light snack. This casual, chic counter service coffee house has industrial and hip interiors, peppered with light wood tones and a cozy vibe. Serving an interesting mix of brews along with pastas, salads and sandwiches, the café has a rotating menu. You can sip on to your drinks while reading a book and enjoying alone time, or simply hang out with your friends here.
This is Cape Cod's version of the fictitious bar portrayed in the long-running television series Cheers. Whether bar patrons come in solo for a quick lunch or in a group for cocktails and conversation, they inevitably end up talking to one another. Located just off Chatham's main thoroughfare, the bar is divided into an upper dining room and a lower bar area. The same menu, which features great sandwiches, burgers and heartier fare, is served throughout. Try the mussels in white wine sauce at this popular hangout.
Perched on the edge of a marsh across from Gull Pond Road on Route 6 in Wellfleet, Moby Dick's comes as a welcome surprise to the hungry tourist. Unassuming and simple in decor—benches and plastic tablecloths—this family restaurant offers good, simply prepared seafood at a very reasonable price. You can spread out and make a mess (using the plastic bibs) while cracking open the fresh lobster or clams, or chewing corn on the cob, so this is a particularly child-friendly eating environment.
One of New England's liveliest haunts, The Beachcomber is more than just good food and drinks. Located on Cahoon Hallow Beach, this is where you can enjoy a fine meal and drink with the view of the horizon. Find a table amidst the sandy shore, or head indoors for a quieter, more intimate experience. Take your pick from its seemingly limitless options of spirits and beers, or opt for one of the signature cocktails to get things started. The food menu comprises a choice of contemporary favorites, of which the Beachcomber Burger, Eastham Mussels and Swordfish Steak are not-to-be-missed. To top it all, live bands and DJs raise the energy levels, with a selection of classic and modern hits.
Every Cape regular has a favorite ice cream shop; since 1976, many people have been converted at the Sundae School. Choose from more than 30 homemade ice cream flavors; frappes, banana splits and frozen yogurt are available, and seasonal toppings (blueberry, cranberry, spiced apple, raspberry) make a standout sundae. There are also locations in Harwich Port and East Orleans.
Located in the heart of the city is the Fin Seafood, a popular restaurant that's known to serve some of the best seafood in the city. The menu combines traditional American-style cooking with a contemporary flair ensuring a delicious meal that's like nothing else. The Lobster Chowder, Tuna Tartare, Oyster Chowder, and the Foie Gras Brûlée for dessert are some of the recommended dishes. The ambiance is warm and intimate and the service is attentive making this place perfect for a pleasant and romantic meal. This restaurant definitely is a must visit when in the city.
Standing by the Provincetown Bay, Mews delights with its delectable American fare served in a refined setting. The restaurant's expansive interiors are elegantly done up, with rich use of woods and contemporary lighting accents. Large windows offer excellent views of the harbor. The old-world wooden bar is a stylish place to imbibe on the extensive drinks menu. On offer is a diverse choice of New American favorites including Shaking Beef, Four Peppercorn Crusted Tuna, Veal Chop Scarpata and Almond Crusted Cod. The atmosphere is convivial and suited to business lunches and intimate dinners alike. Routinely host to celebrities, Mews is one of the most talked about restaurants in town.
Housed within a charming wooden cottage, Keltic Kitchen is one of the most popular breakfast restaurants in the city. Covered in light-wood tones, peppered with Irish themes and filled with a relaxed atmosphere, this restaurant makes every meal a pleasant one. The menu is dominated by classic Irish dishes, with a twist of local flavor. From their famous Corned Beef Hash and Keltic Bunny, to the classic pancakes and sandwiches, the food served here always leaves an impression on your memory.
Ocean House is one of those places where you walk in expecting an enjoyable dining experience and it never disappoints. Situated just off the shore, the elegant decor and breathtaking views at this charming restaurant makes for a pleasant meal. Crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, a touch of local flavor is added to the otherwise contemporary menu. From the scintillating Seafood Bruschetta, Grilled Flatiron Steak and Filet Mignon, to the Pork Sausage and Roasted Pepper pizza, each dish on the menu packs a hefty punch of flavor that keeps you coming back for more.