Some of the best vacation memories revolve around the food you eat, and your visit to Cape Cod (and stay in our Pretty Picky Properties Cape escapes) will be no exception. To get a taste of the Cape, add this tour of the best waterfront restaurants on Cape Cod to your adventures in comfort and luxury!
Waterfront Dining on Cape Cod: Why Views Matter
There are plenty of wonderful restaurants here that don’t offer views of the water, but waterfront dining on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, may just provide your favorite meals of all. The serenity of the sea will feed your soul as you fill your stomach. The restaurants listed below are some of our favorites, and we know you will love them as much as we do.
Classic Seafood Restaurants with Harbor and Bay Views
There are many different types of water views, and if you don’t believe us, take some time to enjoy the classic seafood restaurants listed below. Offering views of the harbor and bay, these waterfront restaurants on Cape Cod also offer the classic seafood dishes this part of the state is famous for.
The Skipper Restaurant and Chowder House
First, let’s talk chowder, or if you want to say it authentically, chowdah. The Skipper Restaurant and Chowder House has a way with this classic dish, serving both classic style and an amazing fried clam chowder, served cake-style, with a side of hot sauce. Their lobster rolls, however, may be your favorite thing to munch on as you sit on their covered patio overlooking the sea.
- Address: 152 S Shore Dr, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
- Hours: 11 AM to 10 PM Monday-Thursday
- 11 AM to 11 PM Friday-Sunday
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Brax Landing Restaurant
One thing you will discover during your tour of the best waterfront restaurants on Cape Cod, is that there is a unique charm to harborside dining. Brax Landing Restaurant offers a perfect example, serving up classic seafood dishes and creative cocktails with views of the harbor and the boats bobbing gracefully within.
- Address: 705 MA-28, Harwich Port, MA 02646
- Hours: 11:30 AM to 9 PM Monday-Saturday
- 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM Sunday
- Menu
Casual Beachside and Laid-Back Waterfront Spots
Many people believe that waterfront dining on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, will be expensive and pretentious. We are happy to say, however, that the casual beachside and laidback waterfront spots below will prove that quite untrue.
Fishermen’s View Seafood Market & Restaurant
Inexpensive and yet still elegant, Fishermen’s View Seafood Market & Restaurant is filled with contradictions. This is the place that fishermen unload their catch each evening, sailing into the harbor feeling tired, slightly grimy, and ready to head home to their families. But it is also the place where we take our families to celebrate special occasions, enjoying lobster meals and views of the harbor.
- Address: 20 Freezer Rd, Sandwich, MA 02563
- Hours: 8 AM to 10 PM
- Menu
The Rooftop at Pelham House Resort
Although a bit pricier than some of the restaurants we have explored so far, The Rooftop at Pelham House Resort still has a casual vibe and savory seafood selection. Also offering views that will take your breath away, we can’t recommend this local spot enough!
- Address: 14 Sea St 3rd Floor, Dennis Port, MA 02639
- Hours: 11 AM to 9 PM Monday-Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM Thursday-Friday
- 10 AM to 9 PM Sunday
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Upscale Waterfront Restaurants for Special Occasions
The best waterfront restaurants on Cape Cod are also the best places to celebrate any special occasion in your life. From milestone birthdays to family reunions, every bite will be your favorite at the following waterfront restaurants.
twenty-eight Atlantic
Offering views of Pleasant Bay and a simple New England design style, twenty-eight Atlantic is one of Cape Cod’s most popular special occasion restaurants. It is also the first Forbes 5-star restaurant on the Cape, serving exquisite New American meals with impeccable service.
- Address: 2173 MA-28, Harwich, MA 02645
- Hours: 7 AM to 11 AM, 5 PM to 10 PM
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The Ocean House Restaurant
Offering drama, elegance, and a mouth-watering New American menu, The Ocean House Restaurant is our last example of waterfront dining on Cape Cod, MA. This restaurant offers a fine-dining experience and a menu of hearty, delicious dishes; you won’t leave here hungry!
- Address: 425 Old Wharf Rd, Dennis Port, MA 02639
- Hours: 4 PM to 8 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
- 4 PM to 8:30 PM Friday-Saturday
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Book Your Cape Cod Vacation Rental Close to Waterfront Restaurants
You can even continue your waterfront dining on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, adventures at home when you choose one of our luxurious waterfront retreats for your escape! Reserve your favorite today!
