Things to Do on Cape Cod
Explore our Cape Cod Getaway Guide
Cape Cod. The smell of sea air. The feel of history all around you. The taste of delectable and fresh foods from sea and land. The sight of waves crashing on the beach or a whale coming to the surface. The sounds of bicycles or feet along the paths. Cape Cod is historic, idyllic, quaint, cozy, and an experience you don’t want to miss.
As we welcome you to beautiful Cape Cod, we invite you to slow down, take a deep breath, and savor all that the Cape has to offer. This getaway guide will help you do just that. Make a plan for your trip or keep this with you so that you can always have great options in your back pocket, we know you’re going to love your time on Cape Cod.
Cheers to all of your adventures!
This is a list of most of the restaurants in Brewster, MA (in alphabetical order). We have endeavored to add notes about each restaurant – including the type of restaurant and the experience/cuisine you can expect at each.
Since the majority of our guests take advantage of our central location to enjoy day trips to the variety of charming towns across the entire Cape, we have also included another list in this guide that lists many of the restaurants you may be interested in outside of Brewster and across Cape Cod.
It can also be helpful to use the “Map” button at the bottom of this app (and it’s available “filters”) to locate restaurants (and other businesses) that we’ve mentioned in this guide – and to plan your lunch and dinner stops no matter which area of the Cape you plan on spending the day in.
NOTE: Cape Cod is a geographic area comprised of seasonal coastal towns. In the quiet seasons some restaurants listed in this section reduce their hours and may be closed on certain days of the week, or may be closed for the season. Hours/Days of operation on websites, social media accounts, or Google can not always be trusted. To help plan your visit, please be sure to call them in advance for reservations or to inquire which days they’re open. Or feel free to call us for recommendations of restaurants that will surely be open during your visit – we’d be happy to help you.
You’re welcome to bring meals to the inn and dine in the dining room or on the patio. We will make available both real plates and silverware.
Bayzo’s Pub
Located at the nearby Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, Bayzo’s Pub is a great option for a well prepared meal in an upscale pub setting.
Open daily for dinner.
Type: Pub / Bar / Smart Casual
WEBSITE: oceanedge.com/dining/bayzos-pub
The Brewster Fish House
A short ride or long stroll from Candleberry Inn.
Upscale, creative seafood dishes. A seasonally changing menu highlighting fresh, local ingredients with sophisticated preparation and stunning presentation.
Tip: They don’t take reservations, but call in advance on the evening of your visit and they may “Hold” a table for you.
Type: Fine Dining
WEBSITE: brewsterfishhousecapecod.com
Brewster Scoop
Charming ice cream shop on historic Route 6A – a summer staple for decades. Over 30 flavors of rich ice cream, sundaes, fizzy floats, and creamy frappes.
TYPE: Casual. Ice Cream Shop
WEBSITE: brewsterscoop.com
Cafe Alfresco
Breakfast and lunch at Lemon Tree Village among boutique shops. Fresh, healthy cuisine in a modern, art-filled space featuring works by local artists. Enjoy indoor seating or relax on the shaded patio.
TYPE: Casual
WEBSITE: cafealfrescocapecod.com
Chillingsworth Fine Dining & Chills Bistro Bar
Chillingsworth is a short ride from Candleberry Inn on Main Street.
An old-school-elegant, white-tablecloth restaurant offering multi-course and à la carte dining with an extensive wine list. Known for its refined atmosphere and warm, knowledgeable service, it has been a Cape Cod landmark for decades – once even hosting Julia Child. Chillingsworth also features Chills Bistro & Bar, specializing in small plates.
Tip: Call in advance for reservations.
Type: Fine Dining, Bistro
WEBSITE: chillingsworth.com
Cobie’s Clam Shack
A Cape Cod tradition since 1948. Counter order clam shack. Classic fried clams, seafood, burgers, hot dogs, fries, and ice cream. Beer, wine, and ample outdoor seating.
TYPE: Casual
WEBSITE: cobies.com
Hopkins House Bakery and Gift Shop
Local bakery and gift shop offering a tempting array of muffins, cookies, pies, and dessert bars.
TYPE: Casual. Take-Out Bakery.
WEBSITE: hopkinshousebrewster.com
The Island Blue Crab
An expansive menu featuring fresh Cape Cod seafood, alongside house-made pastas and globally inspired dishes. The menu also includes a variety of appetizers, chicken, and beef options. With creative craft cocktails, attentive service, and a fun, eclectic vibe.
TYPE: Fine Dining
WEBSITE: islandbluecrab.com
JT’s Seafood Restaurant
One of our favorite Cape Cod quick dining spots. They have all the typical seafood dishes expected of Cape Cod – all well prepared.
A modern take on the classic Cape Cod clam shack. Award-winning clam chowder, fried clams, lobster rolls, and more. Fried platters, scallops, fish and chips, burgers, and hot dogs — plus baked and broiled entrees and seafood-topped salads.
Tip: Call in for takeout. No reservations needed.
Type: Lobster, seafood and more; casual
WEBSITE: jt-seafood.com
The Kitchen Cafe Brewster
Breakfast and lunch. Family-friendly café. Delicious food, great coffee, and weekly specials in a casual, counter-order setting.
Type: Casual / Dine-in and Take-Out
WEBSITE: thekitchencafebrewster.com
The Peacemaker
A popular spot for breakfast sandwiches, lunch subs. Takeout + sit-down.
TYPE: Casual. Sandwich Shop.
WEBSITE: peacemakerbrewster.com
Picos Taco Shack
Located near the Cape Cod Rail Trail.
“A fun, family friendly authentic Mexican taco shack. Serving delicious tacos of all varieties!”
Type: Causal / Take-Out
WEBSITE: picosbrewster.com
Snowy Owl Coffee House
Flagship café in downtown Brewster. Exceptional coffee crafted by skilled baristas using high-grade, freshly roasted beans.
TYPE: Casual. Coffee Shop.
Spinnaker Restaurant
Located just a short walk from Candleberry Inn. Mediterranean-inspired seasonally inspired dishes. Reservations (well in advance) highly recommended.
Tip: Call well in advance for reservations /order on restaurant website for takeout.
Type: Fine Dining, Italian/ Mediterranean
WEBSITE: spincape.com
Stone L’oven Pizza
Creative, all-natural pizzas. Hand-tossed and cooked in a stone-fired oven directly on the stone for maximum flavor. Pizzas made with dough, sauce, and cheese free of additives, preservatives, or any artificial ingredients.
Type: Casual pizza – family restaurant
WEBSITE: stonelovenbrewster.com
Uncle Pete’s Chowder House
A short stroll from Candleberry Inn.
Uncle Pete’s Chowder House (formerly Brewster Chowder House) is a casual coastal spot. Seafood classics and New England favorites. In 2025, ownership shifted to the team behind Lost Dog Pub (Orleans and East Dennis) and The Peacemaker (Brewster.) Expect the same comforting dishes with a fresh perspective in a renovated restaurant.
This is connected to The Woodshed – a popular live music bar in Brewster where you can find some nightlife activity.
WEBSITE: Facebook Page (for now – new website coming soon)
Type: Pub, Tavern, Casual
This is a large list of many of the restaurants you may be interested in outside of Brewster and across Cape Cod.
Cape Cod has a lot of restaurants – and the ones we have included here run the gamut; from the most casual beach shacks to the highest level of fine dining available. We know everyone has different tastes, so we’ve tried to point out the “best in class” options across a wide variety of different restaurant styles and cuisine types.
We have endeavored to add notes about each restaurant – including the type of restaurant and the experience/cuisine you can expect at each.
It can also be helpful to use the “Map” button at the bottom of this app (and it’s available “filters”) to locate restaurants (and other businesses) that we’ve mentioned in this guide – and to plan your lunch and dinner stops no matter which area of the Cape you plan on spending the day in.
NOTE: Cape Cod is a geographic area comprised of seasonal coastal towns. In the quiet seasons some restaurants listed in this section reduce their hours and may be closed on certain days of the week, or may be closed for the season. Hours/Days of operation on websites, social media accounts, or Google can not always be trusted. To help plan your visit, please be sure to call them in advance for reservations or to inquire which days they’re open. Or feel free to call us for recommendations of restaurants that will surely be open during your visit – we’d be happy to help you.
You’re welcome to bring meals to the inn and dine in the dining room or on the patio. We will make available both real plates and silverware.
Beachcomber – Wellfleet
Innkeeper’s Note: This is a fun and VERY POPULAR/BUSY place. Parking at the Beachcomber/Cahoon Hollow Beach lot costs $30 a day. You’ll receive a voucher for $30 you can use towards food and merchandise (at the Beachcomber and also at the Beachcomber Store in South Wellfleet). Plan to get there early, especially on nice days, as the lot fills up very quickly.
A legendary cape cod beach front bar and restaurant. Perched in Wellfleet’s dunes, The Beachcomber ranks among New England’s top seaside destinations. Recognized by Esquire, Boston Magazine, and Travel Channel (Top 10 global beach bars), it’s famed for its raw bar, cocktails, and oceanfront vibe.
TYPE: Casual Beach Bar + Restaurant
WEBSITE: thebeachcomber.com
Beacon Room – Orleans
The Beacon Room in Orleans serves up exceptional food..comfortable and casual elegance…the food is freshly made with top-quality ingredients. Italian-inspired fare (with a focus on fresh local seafood) in a classy-casual atmosphere.
Type: Bistro, Casual-Fine Dining
Website: beaconroom.com
Blackfish – Truro
Rustic brick-walled eatery, formerly a blacksmith shop, boasts refined seafood dishes & a bar scene.
TYPE: Fine Dining. Romantic.
WEBSITE: blackfishtruro.com
Bookstore & Restaurant – Wellfleet
Quirky family-run eatery with a bookstore attached serves casual seafood & inventive cocktails.
“Since 1964, three generations of our family have come together to create the recipes that showcase seafood dining and family comfort. Many of our dishes have become classics on the Outer Cape. Combining our love for seafood and simplicity, we offer our customers unique waterfront dining on what we consider the most beautiful harbor in the world.”
TYPE: Casual. Seafood. Waterfront.
WEBSITE: wellfleetoyster.com
Brax Landing – Harwich Port
A scenic Cape Cod restaurant serving up local favorites in nearby Harwich Port, MA. Brax Landing Restaurant has been a staple for visitors to Cape Cod for decades. Situated overlooking scenic Saquatucket Harbor, Brax boasts breathtaking views and great meals, featuring fresh local seafood favorites.
Type: Casual
Website: braxrestaurant.com
Brazilian Grill – Hyannis
Brazilian Grill Churrascaria is proud to share the traditions, culture and food of southern Brazil. Rodizio is the Brazilian style barbecue, offering a wide variety of different cuts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken that are slowly cooked over natural wood to preserve all their natural juices and flavors. 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.
TYPE: Rodizio. Fine dining.
WEBSITE: braziliangrill.com
Buca’s Tuscan Roadhouse – Harwich
Cozy, Tuscan-themed restaurant offering sophisticated twists on Italian staples & a huge wine list. A Very popular Italian restaurant.
Type: Fine Dining / Italian
WEBSITE: bucastuscanroadhouse.com
Cape Sea Grille – Harwich Port
Using fresh local ingredients and native seafood, chef/owner Douglas Ramler creates an ever changing menu that’s true to the heart of Cape Cod and New England.
Situated in a 19th century sea captain’s home just a few houses from the beach, the restaurant cultivates a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere with white linens, warm candle light and fresh cut flowers. The extensive but reasonably priced wine list offers 20 wines by the glass and 100 bottles.
Type: Fine Dining
WEBSITE: capeseagrille.com
The Chatham Cut – Chatham
Upscale steakhouse. Looking for steaks and chops? This is your place. This fine dining restaurant also offers several fish and pasta dishes to please everyone.
TYPE: Fine Dining
WEBSITE: thechathamcut.com
Cibo Italian Kitchen & Market – Orleans
The perfect place for an authentic Italian lunch or take-away for dinner. Delicious flatbread panini! Owner Antonella is from Sicily, and will surely have you leaving her eatery with a smile on your face.
Type: Casual / Market
WEBSITE: cibocapecod.com
Del Mar Bar & Bistro – Chatham
Stylish spot serves thin-crust pies, seafood specials & bistro fare, plus occasional live jazz.
Tip: Call in advance for reservations.
Type: Bistro, Fine Dining
WEBSITE: delmarbistro.com
Encore Bistro and Bar – Dennis
In nearby Dennis, a preferred place that we send many guests to and that we also often visit ourselves. Delicious, clean cooking. We love it.
Open daily, no reservations taken.
Type: Bistro, Casual-Fine Dining
WEBSITE: encorediningcapecod.com
High-end eatery in an antique home features sustainable seafood dishes paired with eclectic wines.
Type: Bistro, Fine Dining
WEBSITE: fincapecod.com
Intimate chef-owned eatery serving Italian & contemporary Continental fare in a Victorian home.
TYPE: Fine Dining / Romantic
WEBSITE: frontstreetrestaurant.com
One of our personal favorites. Upscale eatery in a former church features innovative takes on seafood fare & a bustling bar scene.
TYPE: Relaxed Fine Dining
WEBSITE: theimpudentoyster.com
Modern roadside stop providing hamburgers, lobster rolls, hot dogs & shakes, with patio seating.
Outdoor dining and take-out available. (There is no indoor dining).
TYPE: Casual, Counter Order.
WEBSITE: theknackcapecod.com
Unpretentious seafood classics, salads, sandwiches & beers on tap offered in a pub-like atmosphere. Local fishermen hang out at the bar. This restaurant featured prominently in the 2020 film “Give or Take.”
Dining Type: Casual / Tavern / Bar
WEBSITE: land-ho.com
Italian-inspired dishes and cocktails are served at this chic restaurant with an extensive wine list.
TYPE: Fine Dining / Romantic
WEBSITE: leonessacapecod.com
A laid back and iconic Provincetown landmark offering waterfront dining in two indoor dining rooms or on outdoor decks, along with cocktails and appetizers at the Top of the Pot, which provides panoramic harbor views. Featured in Zagat Survey’s Top Restaurants on Cape Cod, Cape Cod Life’s “Best of the Outer Cape,” and The Phantom Gourmet’s list of New England’s 100 favorite restaurants. Their award-winning clam chowder has earned top honors at both the Cape Cod Chowder Fest and Boston Chowder Fest.
TYPE: Landmark. Seafood.
WEBSITE: ptownlobsterpot.com
Not only a sports bar where you can catch any game on one of the many televisions, it’s also a great pub.
“The Lost Dog Pub of Orleans serves a traditional pub menu all day and pizza + apps until midnight. The Lost Dog Menu features crispy wings, brick oven pizza, burgers + the freshest seafood & shellfish. and seasonal daily specials. We have the coldest beers in Orleans, we make our pizza dough.“
Reservations are not taken; it’s one first come, first served basis.
Type: Casual, Pub, Sportsbar
WEBSITE: lostdogpubs.com
Selected as a Semi- Finalist for Best New Restaurant 2025 by the James Beard Foundation. French-inspired tasting menu and a la carte dining in a cozy, romantic space.
TIP: Call early for reservations.
TYPE: Fine Dining / $$$$
WEBSITE: lunecapecod.com
The harbor view draws fans to this enduring eatery, serving seafood classics in a casual setting. Cape Cod lobsters, fresh seafood, and steaks. Dine in with spectacular water views. Frequent live music on weekends.
TYPE: Casual / Seafood / Waterfront
WEBSITE: mattakeese.com
Innkeeper’s Note: As of early 2025 this restaurant is still undergoing renovations. We will update this when we hear more news.
New American eatery with water views, an upstairs cafe & a huge vodka collection in neon-lit bar. Elegant atmosphere with very creative and delicious dishes.
TYPE: Fine Dining / Water View
WEBSITE: mewsptown.com
A very busy, casual, seasonal, seafood restaurant located in Wellfleet on Cape Cod. Hearty plates of New England seafood standards. This restaurant is BYOB. You can bring along a bottle of wine or a couple of beers and enjoy them with your food for no extra charge. They’ll even supply cups, bottle openers, and ice buckets. TIP: Wellfleet Spirits shop is right around the corner if you forget to plan ahead.
TYPE: Casual Seafood
WEBSITE: mobys.com
Navillus creates high-end tastes in a comfortable, casual atmosphere offering delicious twists on some of your favorite dishes.
“While the ambience maintains a perfect balance of casual and also chic, the menu offers a variety of unique flavours. Options range from nachos and smash burgers to Oysters Rockefeller and paella. To finish, their desserts are made in house and delicious.“
TYPE: Fine Dining
WEBSITE: navilluscapecod.com
Seasonal restaurant serving craft beers, cocktails & (noteworthy) scratch-made fare in a cozy, outdoor setting. Celebrating New England’s rich farming, fishing and of course brewing traditions. The emphasis here is on small-batch, handmade items, whether they be local brews, house-made cocktail bitters or fresh pasta, and nearly everything on the menu is worth trying.
TYPE: Casual. Open air.
WEBSITE: thenoreastbeergarden.com
“Named as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in America by OpenTable, The Ocean House is a contemporary restaurant located on the coast of Dennis, Cape Cod. Known for impeccably crafted cuisine and cocktails, we only serve the finest ingredients, from locally sourced seafood to organically farmed ingredients. Dine overlooking Nantucket Sound, meet good friends at our famous outdoor Beach Bar, or indulge in a delicious meal with family.”
Tip: Call in advance for reservations.
Type: Fine Dining. Water View. Romantic.
WEBSITE: oceanhouserestaurant.com
Once the stagecoach stop between Provincetown and Plymouth (it was a 2 day stagecoach journey!!!). This wonderfully old and historic venue offers lovely entrees as well as basic Cape Cod fare. They have a delicious chowder! Homemade classics & local seafood served up since 1696 in a homey but elegant institution.
Tip: Call in advance for reservations.
Type: Tavern, Casual with some upscale dishes. Historic feel.
WEBSITE: oldyarmouthinn.com
A local Chatham landmark, Pate’s has been serving fine food and drink since 1957. We offer a wide selection of steaks, prime rib, lamb chops, and fresh local seafood for the evening meal. Fun first courses/ shared plates, and well prepared, delicious entrees.
Type: Fine Dining
WEBSITE: patesrestaurant.com
Innkeeper’s Note: This is one of our favorite Wellfleet restaurants – right near the town pier, lots of live music, and excellent food. Always a fun time! If they have their Lobster and Artichoke Dip as an appetizer on the menu, it is a must-try!
Pearl is one of Cape Cod’s premier waterfront dining destinations. Located in picturesque Wellfleet Harbor, Pearl offers delicious fresh local seafood, ample selection of local beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails, and some of the greatest views that you will find anywhere.
Pearl’s raw bar is legendary. Located on our enclosed patio and situated on the serene marshland, the is constructed from the re-purposed transom of an wooden fishing boat. Behind the boat you find the freshest Wellfleet oysters and little necks anywhere!
One of the Pearl’s favorite features is the abundance of outside dining. Our upstairs deck offers some of the best panoramic views of Wellfleet Harbor. The covered patio that abuts to the marshland is shaded, screened and loved by all. The entire Harbor is right in front of you including the main boat dock, town pier, Mayo Bach, and Great Island. Always something catching your eye, boats of all types and sizes, fishing of even more types and sizes, kite boarding, kayaking, sun setting and more.
Inside, Pearl offers expansive dining areas for lunch and dinner. Many large windows allow not only excellent views, but allow the ocean breeze to cool diners on hot summer days. Spacious and artistic, but with a healthy serving of time Cape Cod.
From the numerous uses of antique and vintage lumber and materials, to the eye catching horseshoe crab and school o’ fish metal work of local steel sculptor Steve Swain (Frying Pan Gallery-next store), dinner inside Pearl will be a memorable one.
Come on down to the Pearl and check out Wellfleet Harbor. Or, come to Wellfleet Harbor and check out Pearl. Either way you will have a great time, eat a great meal, and enjoy one of the most beautiful areas on all of the Cape.
Type: Casual fine dining. Fun. Water view.
WEBSITE: wellfleetpearl.com
Refined American fare with French and Italian influences in a centuries-old barn with fireplace & garden.
“Our kitchen utilizes fresh ingredients to create a menu that is made from scratch and evolves as the seasons change to feature the best locally sourced produce, meat, and seafood available.”
Tip: Call in advance for reservations.
Type: Fine Dining. Romantic.
WEBSITE: pheasantcapecod.com
A guest favorite. Warm, family-friendly tavern featuring brick-oven pies, New American dishes, beer, wine & cocktails.
Tip: Call in advance for reservations.
Type: Relaxed Fine Dining.
WEBSITE: rockharborgrill.net
Innkeeper’s Note: The Rooftop at Pelham House Resort really has a fantastic waterfront view – and all of the food we’ve ordered there has been excellent.
Fresh, locally sourced fare served in a chic space featuring open-air seating and Nantucket Sound views.
This gorgeous heated rooftop restaurant offers one of the most unforgettable dining experiences on Cape Cod. Every dish and drink served is accompanied by sweeping views of Nantucket Sound. Here, made-from-scratch brunch, lunch, and dinner specialties are crafted with local, seasonal ingredients and creative flair by their culinary team.
TYPE: Fine Dining. Romantic. Amazing water view.
WEBSITE: pelhamhouseresort.com/dining/rooftop
American fare served alongside New & Old World wines in a Colonial setting with a fireplace. It’s a nice spot for a bite or a drink, or both!
Type: Pub / Casual Restaurant / Historic/Colonial Feel
WEBSITE: scargocafe.com
A classic Cape Cod clam shack offering outdoor dining overlooking Northside Marina and Cape Cod Bay. Chill seafood shack, famed for its lobster rolls, offers raw bar eats & picnic tables by the water. Very famous for their lobster rolls.
TYPE: Casual. Picnic tables. Seafood shack.
WEBSITE: sesuit-harbor-cafe.com
Innkeeper’s Note: Trust us, get the clam chowder 🙂
The Skipper Chowder House is one of Cape Cod’s oldest waterfront restaurants with the pristine views of Nantucket sound. Delicious Desserts! Fresh seafood plus an ice cream shack.
TYPE: Casual Seafood
WEBSITE: skipperrestaurant.com
Hip setting for sharing plates, sashimi & rolls with Japanese beers, whiskey & creative cocktails. Very highly regarded.
TYPE: Fine Dining / Sushi
WEBSITE: ten-yen.com
A premier dining experience with a Five-Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide (the only such-rated restaurant in the region). Located at the Wequasset Country Club in Harwich, on Pleasant Bay with breathtaking views. The meals consist of either an amazing tasting menu or single item entree options.
“Formal venue serves inspired New American cuisine in a snazzy space with expansive views of the bay.“
Type: Fine Dining $$$$
Cozy, upscale restaurant showcasing locally sourced, ingredient-driven cuisine with cocktails and water views. This is a very highly regarded restaurant.
TYPE: Fine Dining
WEBSITE: waterstreetkitchen.com
