Best Restaurants in Cape Cod

From fine dining to casual cuisine, these local destinations have a rich heritage for great food with superb service.  Below are the ten best restaurants in Cape Cod:

1. Captain Linnell House – Fine Dining

508-255-3400
137 Skaket Beach Rd
Orleans, MA 02653

This is definitely one of Cape Cod’s most distinguished dining spots. The restaurant is actual inside the home that Captain Ebeneezer Linnell build for his bride in 1840. Seating is offered in a series of intimate and romantic dining rooms. One dining room overlooks a lily pond tucked into a garden and another has an old wood-burning fireplace to warm chilly winter evenings. The dining and ambiance is superb for family events, a romantic evening out or even a wedding reception.

2. Naked Oyster Bistro & Raw Bar – Local, Seafood & American Cuisine

508-778-6500
20 Independence Dr
Hyannis, MA 02601

They pride themselves on serving the freshest local products from land and sea and are proud to be called Cape Cod Localvores. They purchase everything local from the fish to beer and they even have their own oyster farm that they grow and harvest over 375,000 oysters a year! You will be sure to have a deliciously fresh dining experience here!

3. Inaho – Japanese Cuisine & Sushi

508-362-5522
157 Route 6A
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675

I love this restaurant, they serve the best Japanese food and the sushi is awesome, I especially like their spicy hand rolls and the presentation is exquisite.

4. Agro Dolce – Italian Cuisine

508-896-8600
2671 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631

This dining establishment serves delicious authentic Italian food and offers a very impressive Italian wine list. And to make the experience even greater they offer live entertainment two to four times a week.

5. Nauset Beach Club – Italian Cuisine

508-255-8547
222 Main St.
East Orleans, MA 02643

Located in the historic seaside hamlet of East Orleans this restaurant is a fine city bistro that serves upscale Northern italy cuisine. The tables are set with linen, Reidel crystal and Villeroy & Boch china and the ambiance is a relaxed atmosphere with a fireplace and low lighting.

6. Pisces Restaurant and Bar – Coastal Cuisine

508-432-4600
2653 Main St
Chatham, MA 02659

This is a darling little restaurant, it only seats 40 and 5 at the bar making it intimate and cozy. They display local art on the walls and everything on the menu is made fresh including all their desserts like Strawberry Shortcake & Triple Chocolate Cream Pie.

7. Port Restaurant – Local Cuisine

508-430-5410
541 Route 28
Harwich Port, MA 02646

Featuring classic New England seafood this dining establishment has a chic cosmopolitan feel in the seaside village setting of Harwich Port. In addition to their wonderful menu they also offer a raw bar and lengthy wine list.

8. Five Bays Bistro – American Cuisine

508-420-5559
825 Main St
Osterville, MA 02655

The atmosphere here is upscale yet casual. Their menu is filled with mouthwatering innovative entrees like Lobster Macaroni and Cheese or Blackened Cajun Atlantic Swordfish with orange jicama corn salad and smashed potato. But my ultimate favorite is their baked chocolate chip cookie for dessert.

9. Russ & Marie’s Marconi Beach it-il-do BBQ – BBQ

508-349-6025
545 Rte 6
South Wellfleet, MA 02667

You come to this restaurant for authentic southern pit-style smoked BBQ. They have an outstanding selection of pork ribs, pulled pork, pulled beef brisket, and pulled chicken.

10. Roadhouse Cafe – American Cuisine

508-775-2386
488 South St
Hyannis, MA 02601

This premiere restaurant is inviting with a warm atmosphere. It is decorated with stylish antiques and oriental rugs. The menu is filled with your choice of native seafood, choice beef, pasta dinners and Italian specialties.