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Best Restaurants on Cape Cod

After a long day at the beach, you are bound to work up an appetite! Luckily, Cape Cod has some of the best restaurants in the state of Massachusetts. Here you will find not only seafood, but international cuisine, so look no further to find the best of Europe, Asia, or South America.

Take a look at some local favorites in nearby Harwich and Chatham.

Brax Landing

Address: 705 MA-28, Harwich Port
Distance: 1-minute drive
Hours
Every Day: 11:30AM - 1AM

Brax Landing is one of the best restaurants in Harwich Port, and thankfully, it's only a minute's drive from Handkerchief Shoals Inn! If you want classic Cape Cod seafood in a casual atmosphere with a spectacular water view (without the waterfront prices!), then you won't want to miss Brax Landing!

Menu options include:
Lobster Roll
Fish Sandwich
Bacon and Blue Burger
Macaroni and Cheese
Wellfleet Oysters
Steak Tips
Fish and Chips 

Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse

Address: 4 Depot Rd, Harwich
Distance: 0.5 mi
Hours: 4:30PM - 8:30PM

Buca's next door is an homage to classic Italian restaurants. When you step through the restaurant doors, you'll be greeted by the aroma of freshly made pasta and wine. Perfect for a romantic dinner with your loved one. At Buca's you'll enjoy a well-suited wine pairing with your dish!  Some of our guests at Handkerchief Shoals come to South Harwich just to eat at Buca's.

Menu highlights:
Parmigiana (panko crusted veal chop)
Merluzzo (native cod with pistachio crumbs and cheese)
Saltimbocca (pan-roasted chicken breast)
Pomodoro (linguini with tomato sauce)

You may add meat to any of the pasta dishes for an extra charge.

Perks Coffee Shop

Address: 545 MA-28, Harwich Port
Distance: 1.6 mi
Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 12PM - 1AM

When you need your morning pick-me-up, Perks has you covered! This cozy local coffee shop not only carries the caffeine but also offers a variety of breakfast sandwiches to get your morning off to a tasty start.

Menu
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich
Smoked Salmon, Tomatoes, Avocado Sandwich
Mexican Breakfast Burrito (sriracha, manchego cheese, pico de gallo, egg and bacon)
Fruit Smoothies

Mac's Chatham Fish & Lobster

Address: 1291 Main Street Route, 28, Chatham, MA
Distance: 3.6 mi
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 11AM - 8PM
Friday - Saturday: 11AM - 8:30PM

Seafood is Cape Cod's specialty! At Mac's, you'll be able to get delicious Cod, Ahi Tuna, and salmon for an affordable price. Fried foods are also available at this laid-back, family-friendly local favorite. Click the link below to appreciate their diverse menu offerings!

Menu highlights:
Clam Strip Roll
Fish and Chips
Lobster Dinner
Seared Local Sea Scallops
Swordfish Curry

Pates Restaurant

Address: 1260 Main St, Chatham, MA
Distance: 3.7 miles
Hours:
Monday - Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday: 5PM - 9PM
Closed Wednesday

Pates is a stylish, eclectic restaurant with a classy atmosphere and imaginative fare. Enjoy an international wine with a steak, seafood, and fresh locally sourced ingredients.

Menu highlights:
Thin Crust Pizza
Peking Duck Tacos
Korean Fried Broccoli
Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp
Clam Chowder
Asian BBQ Pork Ribs
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Ember Coal Fire Pizza

Address: 600 MA-28, Harwich Port, MA 02646
Distance: 1.4 mi
Hours: Friday-Sunday 11:30AM-10PM

A great local spot to enjoy a fresh thin-crust pizza and quaff a draft beer (or three).  Whether seated indoors at a cozy booth, outside by the fire pit, or parked at the bar watching a Red Sox game over a brew and a slice, everyone in your family is sure to appreciate the relaxed vibe at Ember in Harwich Port! 

Chatham Squire

Address: 487 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633
Hours
Monday - Sunday 11:30AM-1AM
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Impudent Oyster

Address: 15 Chatham Bars Ave, Chatham, MA 02633
Hours
Thursday-Monday 11:30AM-9PM

Wild Goose Tavern

Address: 512 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633
Hours
Monday - Sunday 11:30-8PM
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With that, you have seen some of the best restaurants on the cape! Don't disappoint your palate. Book with Handkerchief Shoals Cape Cod Inn and explore some of these eateries for yourself.