Food, Seafood and Lobster

Best Dining on the Cape

The Cape Cod diet can basically be organized into four major food groups: breakfast, seafood, ice cream, and alcohol. We’re quite fond of such a lifestyle, and we’re also quite fond of spending time in this part of the world.

Grumpy's

Grumpy’s is renowned for their selection of food and their service, but also for their line out the door, so getting here at non-peak hours is a good idea. The food is delicious, affordable, and sure to please. For the past three years, Grumpy’s has received the Award for “Best Breakfast” by the Cape.

CASH ONLY

Hours

Mon - Sat 6 AM - 2 PM
Sun 6 AM - 1 PM

Best for Breakfast

Red Cottage

The Red Cottage on Old Main Street in South Dennis is sure to please all appetites and taste buds. The restaurant is a “chef-owned and operated gourmet breakfast restaurant in a neighborhood diner atmosphere.” The grill is easy to see and patrons can watch their meal being prepared if they so desire. Breakfast is served til 2 pm, for all the late risers.

CASH ONLY

Hours

Mon - Sun 7 AM - 2 PM

The Keltic Kitchen

The Keltic Kitchen in Yarmouth is definitely one of the best breakfast spots on Cape Cod. They offer up hearty portions of everything and it is all quite tasty as well. The bill is also pleasing. Patrons can then go next door to the Keltic Kottage and peruse the items there, if they are so inclined. The corn beef hash is delicious (how could it not be in an Irish restaurant?).

Hours

Mon - Sun 7 AM - 2 PM

...close to home

What to Expect: Creative and traditional Italian food from an inventive up-and-coming chef

What's New This Year: More varieties of homemade raviolis, including one with a poached egg inside

What You Might Not Know: Owners Sasha and Diego Gerardi were 20 and 22 years old when they started their business.

Hours

Wednesday - Sunday 4 pm - Close

Best for Lunch and Dinner

Gerardi's Cafe

What to Expect: Traditional Tuscan cuisine with a modern flair in a casual atmosphere

What is New This Year: Their annual trip to Tuscany, this year to the heart of the Chianti Classico region, has yielded some new unique dishes on the menu

What You Might Not Know: The stand in their parking lot, Depot Dogs, serves up hot dogs made especially for them by third generation sausage makers in Lynn.

Hours

Open Daily 5 pm - Close

Buca's

What to Expect: Traditional Tuscan cuisine with a modern flair in a casual atmosphere

What is New This Year: Their annual trip to Tuscany, this year to the heart of the Chianti Classico region, has yielded some new unique dishes on the menu

What You Might Not Know: The stand in their parking lot, Depot Dogs, serves up hot dogs made especially for them by third generation sausage makers in Lynn.

Hours

Open Daily 5 pm - Close

Buca's

What to Expect: Great seafood

What is New This Year: Stephen Dill is the new head sushi chef, and Jared Chianciola is the new head chef in the kitchen. They have added a heated awning over the outdoor patio areas to extend their season through late November

What You Might Not Know: The building was built in 1857 and became the Wellfleet Market Co. around the turn of the century. In the 1960s it was called “Ye olde helpee, selfee laundry” complete with coin-operated laundry machines.

Hours

Open Daily 11:30 AM - 10 PM

Mac's Shack Restaurant

Best for Lunch and Dinner

...further afield

The food was amazing! Each restaurant recommendation was spot on and the maps were very helpful.

Emily R.

I discovered hidden gems on the Cape! The restaurant list made dining out a delight.

John D.

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