There are a lot of great restaurants on Cape Cod to try during your visit to this region of Massachusetts. So many, in fact, that it might be helpful to add a few restaurants to your itinerary. At Candleberry Inn, one restaurant that we highly recommend is the Cape Sea Grille in Harwich Port.

Below is everything that you need to know about visiting this restaurant. And for planning your other Cape Cod vacation activities, check out our free Cape Cod Getaway Guide.

Overview of the Cape Sea Grille

Located off the beaten path on Sea Street in Harwich Port, the Cape Sea Grille has a home in a 19th-century sea captain’s home. Chef and owner Douglas Ramler serves creative American cuisine using native seafood and fresh, local ingredients.

Besides the fine food, you can expect an upscale, elegant atmosphere with warm candlelight, white linen, and fresh flowers. Since it’s set up in a former sea captain’s home, the whole restaurant has an ocean feel.

The main dining room and bar dining room are both relaxing, and you get lovely views of the garden when you choose to dine outdoors. Or, you can sit at the bar to enjoy your drinks and meal.

Accolades

The Cape Sea Grille has been awarded the best restaurant in a few categories by Cape Cod Life over the years. Some of these categories include best wine selection, romantic restaurant, fine dining, and seafood restaurant.

The Cape Sea Grille’s Menus

Since Chef Ramler only uses fresh ingredients in his dishes, the Cape Sea Grille menus change with the seasons. However, some of the items are available more than once each year — such as asparagus bisque, crispy duck confit, shrimp and grits, local mussels, and lobster and scallop dishes.

In any case, we’ve put together some examples of what you might find on the menus so that you can understand the kind of quality that you’re getting when you eat here.

Starters & Salads

Among the appetizers, you can expect creative bites such as housemade country pork pate, poutine, chilled summer gazpacho, fish tacos, and cornmeal-dusted calamari and crispy banana peppers.

Suppose you prefer a salad before your main dish. In that case, some options may include the Caesar salad with housemade dressing, mixed greens with a house balsamic vinaigrette, and warm braised and roasted winter vegetable salad. You could add scallops, shrimp, cod, or flat iron steak to your salad.

Entrees & Shareable Plates

For entrees, the Cape Sea Grille always has some fantastic options. Some examples include orange and soy roasted chicken, lobster carbonara, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, horseradish breaded and roasted Atlantic swordfish, and seared duck breast with a tomato and foie gras tart.

Also, you can order shareable-sized side dishes, such as sauteed winter vegetables, truffle Asiago frites, rosemary-roasted garlic rice, and more.

Desserts

When it comes to desserts, Chef Ramler really outdoes himself. The flourless chocolate cake may be served with whipped cream and raspberry puree or with layered espresso mousse and dark chocolate ganache.

A warm apple tart could come with caramel and vanilla ice cream, while a cardamon honey cheesecake with poached peaches and almond crust may be on the menu.

Then, there’s the petit vanilla bean creme brulee with a shortbread cookie or ginger creme brulee with tuile. Or, petit warm chocolate bread pudding with whipped cream. There might be a selection of sorbets, ice creams, and cookies on the menu too.

Beer & Wine

If you enjoy having beer or wine with your meal, the Cape Sea Grille has an extensive selection, including domestic and international brands.

You can order beer and cider in bottles or cans, as well as pints from the tap. When it comes to wine, you can choose from rose, sparkling, white, red, and dessert wines.

Cocktails & Martinis

Do you prefer cocktails or martinis? The Cape Sea Grille makes a variety of inventive drinks with imaginative names, such as the heaven scent, Caribbean teleporter, Mexican bus, debutante, perfect man, down comforter, and papyrus condor.

What Diners Are Saying About the Cape Sea Grille

We aren’t the only ones who love to eat at the Cape Sea Grille. Diners express their delight at the delicious food and drinks across multiple platforms, from Google to Facebook to Tripadvisor. They also comment on the beautiful, welcoming ambiance.

Locals and repeat Cape Cod visitors report that the food is amazing and perfectly cooked and that the service is friendly. In particular, the owners are committed to offering a fine dining experience that makes you want more. Many diners even remark on the hospitality that they receive during their visit.

Cape Sea Grille Dinner Reservations

The Cape Sea Grille, located just off Route 28 in Harwich Port, is open Wednesday through Saturday during suppertime hours, except for a month-long break in February. And, it can get pretty busy, especially on the weekends. That’s why it’s ideal to make reservations either online or by calling (508) 432-4745.

You can make reservations for the main dining room or the bar dining room. You choose which dining room ahead of time, and that’s where you’ll be seated when you arrive. Keep in mind that seating on the indoor porch is limited, so outdoor seating requests can’t be guaranteed.

If you don’t make a reservation and the dining rooms are busy, you could sit at the bar. Just bear in mind that the seats are first-come, first-served. On the other hand, you could order takeout, and enjoy your dinner in your room at Candleberry Inn.

Things to Do Before Your Cape Sea Grille Dinner

If you want to plan a day of adventure around having dinner at the Cape Sea Grille, there are plenty of things to do in Harwich and Harwich Port.

For instance, Monomoy Island Excursions offers seal tours; Jail Break Fishing Charters and Down Cape Charters & Boat Rentals offer shark tours; and Perfect Catch Sportfishing, Adventure With Magellan Deep Sea Fishing Charters, and Cape Cod Charter Fishing offer fishing charters.

For something more low-key, you could go Cape Cod antique shopping at Windsong Antiques and Harwich Antiques Center, explore Brooks Academy Museum on the Cape Cod Museum Trail, or experience a winery tasting and tour at First Crush Winery.

If you visit during mid-September, you could attend the target=”_blank”Harwich Cranberry Arts & Music Festival. Or, you could spend a day on the links at the Cranberry Valley Golf Course. To enjoy more nature, check out the William & Barbara Hacker Wildlife Sanctuary.

Stay at Candleberry Inn Near the Cape Sea Grille

When you’re staying at Candleberry Inn, it’s only a 15-minute drive to or from the Cape Sea Grille. So whether you spend the day in Brewster or explore the nearby area, a fine dining experience is only a short drive away.

During your stay in our historic inn, you will enjoy luxurious accommodations, a range of amenities, and enjoyable add-on packages to enhance your stay. When you’re ready to plan your Cape Cod getaway, check the available rooms at our bed and breakfast.