Our Favorite Local Places!
Favorite Local Restaurants
***many of these are seasonal, please call before visiting***
These are our favorite local spots to grab dinner, lunch, breakfast and dessert. Some are casual and some are higher-end and pricier. Please visit their corresponding websites for details to ensure you are selecting an environment matching to the style and vibe of your evening.
Perfect place for couples or for special occasions. Waterfront tiki bar, excellent food, quality of establishment. Local, well-known favorite of the area amongst both local and seasonal folks.
Note: Dressier establishment.
https://www.oceanhouserestaurant.com/
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ocean House Beach Bar
425 Old Wharf RdPerfect place for couples or for special occasions. Waterfront tiki bar, excellent food, quality of establishment. Local, well-known favorite of the area amongst both local and seasonal folks.
Note: Dressier establishment.
https://www.oceanhouserestaurant.com/
Beautiful atmosphere. This resort was recently completely renovated and now has a rooftop bar and table area looking over the ocean. Ideally located within an extremely short walking distance to the house. The menu is limited and pricier but the ambiance is everything. Place is busy and books up quickly. Dressier establishment. Reservations recommended (make early our prior to trip to ensure you are able to get rooftop seating; must ask specifically for rooftop seating upon calling to make reservation). There are fire pits (note the fire pits do NOT have a dedicated waitstaff, must order drinks yourself from the bar) on the main floor outside on the deck over looking the ocean. When approaching the resort, enter into the left building and go to top floor for rooftop area. Fire pits are main floor in building to the left, as well.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pelham House Resort
14 Sea StBeautiful atmosphere. This resort was recently completely renovated and now has a rooftop bar and table area looking over the ocean. Ideally located within an extremely short walking distance to the house. The menu is limited and pricier but the ambiance is everything. Place is busy and books up quickly. Dressier establishment. Reservations recommended (make early our prior to trip to ensure you are able to get rooftop seating; must ask specifically for rooftop seating upon calling to make reservation). There are fire pits (note the fire pits do NOT have a dedicated waitstaff, must order drinks yourself from the bar) on the main floor outside on the deck over looking the ocean. When approaching the resort, enter into the left building and go to top floor for rooftop area. Fire pits are main floor in building to the left, as well.
Open year round. The food is excellent and the cocktails are delicious. Try the pineapple infused martini and their sweet potato waffle fries appetizer. We also love their Empathy wine selection (one of very few places in the country which carries this wine). We like the bar area to the right when you walk in, however for groups or family the left may be more appropriate.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scargo Cafe
799 Main StOpen year round. The food is excellent and the cocktails are delicious. Try the pineapple infused martini and their sweet potato waffle fries appetizer. We also love their Empathy wine selection (one of very few places in the country which carries this wine). We like the bar area to the right when you walk in, however for groups or family the left may be more appropriate.
Our FAVORITE breakfast spot. Delicious, unique and large menu. Note: a bit of a drive and gets extremely busy peak season, expect wait times.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Keltic Kitchen
415 MA-28Our FAVORITE breakfast spot. Delicious, unique and large menu. Note: a bit of a drive and gets extremely busy peak season, expect wait times.
Beautiful views, excellent landscaping and scenery (flowers). Good food. Great for families and special occasions. Large menu.
https://themarshside.com/
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Marshside
28 Bridge StBeautiful views, excellent landscaping and scenery (flowers). Good food. Great for families and special occasions. Large menu.
https://themarshside.com/
Large menu. Outdoor dining. Great atmosphere, often live music. Raw bar on weekends. Causal food and dining. Great spot for after a long beach day. Very close walking distance to the house. Please Note the Following:
-dangerous intersection, be careful crossing.
-indoor does not have AC
-gets very busy, expect long wait times during peak season and times
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chapin's Fish & Chips and Beach Bar
228 Lower County RdLarge menu. Outdoor dining. Great atmosphere, often live music. Raw bar on weekends. Causal food and dining. Great spot for after a long beach day. Very close walking distance to the house. Please Note the Following:
-dangerous intersection, be careful crossing.
-indoor does not have AC
-gets very busy, expect long wait times during peak season and times
Local favorite. If you are a lover of fried seafood, this is a must!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kream 'n Kone
961 Main StLocal favorite. If you are a lover of fried seafood, this is a must!
Great views of the boat dock and water, casual food, great local fresh seafood, outdoor dining with a lawn with Adirondack chairs. Note: parking is very limited (also it is hard to see thee sign from the road) thus we strongly suggest getting dropped off via Uber/ride share. Limited menu but the fresh lobster and steamed oyster dinner plate is amazing. Limited seating, gets busy quickly. We recommend going during non-peak hours.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Summer Shanty
140 Main StGreat views of the boat dock and water, casual food, great local fresh seafood, outdoor dining with a lawn with Adirondack chairs. Note: parking is very limited (also it is hard to see thee sign from the road) thus we strongly suggest getting dropped off via Uber/ride share. Limited menu but the fresh lobster and steamed oyster dinner plate is amazing. Limited seating, gets busy quickly. We recommend going during non-peak hours.
Ice cream lovers rejoice. This is Cape Cod’s most favorite and well-known ice cream stops. Local staple. Homemade whip cream. Note: lines wrap around the block, go “off peak hours” or expect to wait!!! Family friendly.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sundae School Ice Cream
381 Lower County RdIce cream lovers rejoice. This is Cape Cod’s most favorite and well-known ice cream stops. Local staple. Homemade whip cream. Note: lines wrap around the block, go “off peak hours” or expect to wait!!! Family friendly.
Great pizza and sub options - our favorite local pizza place! Note they don’t deliver until 5pm.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dennisport House of Pizza
481 Main StGreat pizza and sub options - our favorite local pizza place! Note they don’t deliver until 5pm.
It’s an experience and best, fresh seafood in the area. It’s a must do, with great views. Go off of peak hours as the line can get long.
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sesuit Harbor Cafe
357 Sesuit Neck RdIt’s an experience and best, fresh seafood in the area. It’s a must do, with great views. Go off of peak hours as the line can get long.
Best, fresh local seafood - lobster, raw bar, friend seafood plates, much more incredible views. Casual attire and atmosphere. Cash only (atm inside) lines fill up quick so go off peak times.
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sesuit Harbor Cafe
357 Sesuit Neck RdBest, fresh local seafood - lobster, raw bar, friend seafood plates, much more incredible views. Casual attire and atmosphere. Cash only (atm inside) lines fill up quick so go off peak times.
Local Activities
Local places for doing activities.
Cape Cod Rail Trail – It All Starts in Dennis.
The Cape Cod Rail Trail follows a former railroad right-of-way for 22 miles through the towns of Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet. Its paved surface, few hills, and well-marked automobile crossings make it ideal for cyclists. The trail has a wide unpaved shoulder on one side to accommodate horseback riding, walkers, and runners.
Need a bike?:
https://www.vacationcapecod.com/cape-cod-rail-trail-bike-rentals-and-parking/
More info: https://www.capecodbikeguide.com/railtrail.asp
Cape Cod Rail Trail
Cape Cod Rail TrailCape Cod Rail Trail – It All Starts in Dennis.
The Cape Cod Rail Trail follows a former railroad right-of-way for 22 miles through the towns of Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet. Its paved surface, few hills, and well-marked automobile crossings make it ideal for cyclists. The trail has a wide unpaved shoulder on one side to accommodate horseback riding, walkers, and runners.
Need a bike?:
https://www.vacationcapecod.com/cape-cod-rail-trail-bike-rentals-and-parking/
More info: https://www.capecodbikeguide.com/railtrail.asp
Great for couples, family, groups, ideally located within the same plaza as an ice cream place (cash only I believe) and a mill store.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Holiday Hill Miniature Golf
350 Main StGreat for couples, family, groups, ideally located within the same plaza as an ice cream place (cash only I believe) and a mill store.
One of the most memorable mini-golf places on the cape. Located on a strip with much else to do. Kids love it. Great for dates, family and groups. Note: a bit of a drive
https://skullislandcapecod.com/Activities
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Skull Island Miniature Golf
934 MA-28One of the most memorable mini-golf places on the cape. Located on a strip with much else to do. Kids love it. Great for dates, family and groups. Note: a bit of a drive
https://skullislandcapecod.com/Activities
Another most memorable mini-golf places on the cape. Kids love it. Great for dates, families or groups. Located on a strip with much else to do. Note: a bit of a drive
https://www.piratescove.net/locations/massachusetts/south-yarmouth/
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
728 Main StAnother most memorable mini-golf places on the cape. Kids love it. Great for dates, families or groups. Located on a strip with much else to do. Note: a bit of a drive
https://www.piratescove.net/locations/massachusetts/south-yarmouth/
Family favorite. Great for kids. Located on a strip with much else to do. Note: a bit of a drive
https://capecodinflatablepark.com/
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cape Cod Inflatable Park
518 Main StFamily favorite. Great for kids. Located on a strip with much else to do. Note: a bit of a drive
https://capecodinflatablepark.com/
Local water activity rentals. Great day activity for couples and families.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bass River Kayaks and Paddle Boards
118 Main StLocal water activity rentals. Great day activity for couples and families.
Walking distance food/restaurants options
Food and restaurants you’re able to visit within walking distance.
Casual dining with both indoor and outdoor dining. Some nights they have local live music and a raw bar. Note there is no AC inside.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chapin's Fish & Chips and Beach Bar
228 Lower County RdCasual dining with both indoor and outdoor dining. Some nights they have local live music and a raw bar. Note there is no AC inside.
Food is very good albeit pricey. They have outside fire pits as well as indoor dining upstairs that overlooks the ocean.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pelham House Resort
14 Sea StFood is very good albeit pricey. They have outside fire pits as well as indoor dining upstairs that overlooks the ocean.
Best fresh baked goodies around. This is a well know local FAVORITE. Is an extremely short walk. Note: this place gets lines around the block, go extremely early or expect to wait in line. For bakery orders of a dozen or more, options to order the night before online to have ready via website, we recommend this. Note: you will see patrons cars parked along the main road, this is not allowed and you may be ticketed. Short walk, so we suggest walking. No sidewalks and often you have to walk alongside parked cars on a main road, please keep this in mind and be safe. Limited hours and not open until peak season. They’re seasonal and closed down earlier in the season than other local seasonal spots.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woolfies Old Fashion Baking
279 Lower County RdBest fresh baked goodies around. This is a well know local FAVORITE. Is an extremely short walk. Note: this place gets lines around the block, go extremely early or expect to wait in line. For bakery orders of a dozen or more, options to order the night before online to have ready via website, we recommend this. Note: you will see patrons cars parked along the main road, this is not allowed and you may be ticketed. Short walk, so we suggest walking. No sidewalks and often you have to walk alongside parked cars on a main road, please keep this in mind and be safe. Limited hours and not open until peak season. They’re seasonal and closed down earlier in the season than other local seasonal spots.
Southside Cantina
244 Lower County RdCasual Mexican food and drinks within walking distance!
Beaches
Local and favorite beaches
3 minute walk from the house!!! Bathrooms further down in the center of the parking lot. Note: this is a smaller beach; must be able to walk up and down steep wooden stairs to access.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sea Street Beach
3 minute walk from the house!!! Bathrooms further down in the center of the parking lot. Note: this is a smaller beach; must be able to walk up and down steep wooden stairs to access.
Local. Large, public beach with snack bar. Must pay for parking.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de West Dennis
45 Light House RoadLocal. Large, public beach with snack bar. Must pay for parking.
One of the most beautiful beaches in the area!!! Get there EARLY. Like, really early during peak season - prior to 8am or you’ll likely not get parking. Pack for an all day trip.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mayflower Beach
Horsefoot PathOne of the most beautiful beaches in the area!!! Get there EARLY. Like, really early during peak season - prior to 8am or you’ll likely not get parking. Pack for an all day trip.
Best seafood in the area - casual setting (picnic tables on marina)
Lobsters, lobster rolls, raw bar, clam chowder, fried seafood platters and much more. Cash only.
Best fresh baked goodies around. This is a well know local FAVORITE. Is an extremely short walk. Note: this place gets lines around the block, go extremely early or expect to wait in line. For bakery orders of a dozen or more, options to order the night before online to have ready via website, we recommend this. Note: you will see patrons cars parked along the main road, this is not allowed and you may be ticketed. Short walk, so we suggest walking. No sidewalks and often you have to walk alongside parked cars on a main road, please keep this in mind and be safe. Limited hours and not open until peak season. They’re seasonal and closed down earlier in the season than other local seasonal spots.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woolfies Old Fashion Baking
279 Lower County RdBest fresh baked goodies around. This is a well know local FAVORITE. Is an extremely short walk. Note: this place gets lines around the block, go extremely early or expect to wait in line. For bakery orders of a dozen or more, options to order the night before online to have ready via website, we recommend this. Note: you will see patrons cars parked along the main road, this is not allowed and you may be ticketed. Short walk, so we suggest walking. No sidewalks and often you have to walk alongside parked cars on a main road, please keep this in mind and be safe. Limited hours and not open until peak season. They’re seasonal and closed down earlier in the season than other local seasonal spots.