Top 10 Cape Cod Restaurants

Nothing goes better with a day at the beach than awesome seafood. From the French to the Japanese to the American variety, the top Cape Cod restaurants offer up some of the very best seafood – and food, in general – in the US.

Van Rensselaer’s Restaurant
Wellfleet

Wellfleet’s legendary oysters are at their best at Van Rensselaer’s Restaurant, showcasing fresh local catches and raw seafood.

The Ocean House Restaurant
Dennis Port

With a view of Nantucket Sound, the Ocean House Restaurant could probably get away with mediocre food. Nonetheless, its creative collection of entrees, including the Lobster and Asparagus Pizza and the Five Spice Roasted Long Island Duck Breast, are some of the best around.

Chillingsworth
Brewster

When it comes to the top Cape Cod restaurants, American seafood spots naturally dominate. But replace the typical fish dishes with French seafood and the ocean views with A 300-year-old estate, and you’ve got Chillingsworth. Indulge in a stately 3-course meal at the main restaurant, or a more casual bite to eat at the Bistro. The menu changes daily.

Keltic Kitchen
West Yarmouth

Get your day off to an energetic start with a traditional Irish breakfast at the Keltic Kichen. From the Cinnamon Bread French Toast to the Irish Farmhouse Breakfast (including eggs and sausage), your tummy won’t know what hit it.

Captain Linnell House
Orleans

The cozy and elegant rooms of this 1800s estate have been converted into dining rooms, so your view might be of a wood-burning fireplace or lily garden. The meals are just as tasteful. Try the Yellowfish Tuna or perhaps the Pork Tenderloin. And don’t forget to top it off with a signature drink!

Lobster Pot
Provincetown

The Lobster Pot overlooks Provincetown Harbor, and features award-winning recipes. The appetizers are a big hit; try the Oysters Rockefeller or the Blackened Tuna Sashimi, for starters. As you graduate to your main entrée, you’ll discover many more exciting options, from crab to sandwiches to, well, lobster, of course.

Brewster Fish House
Brewster

Once a simple fish market, the Brewster Fish House is now one of the Cape’s premier dining destinations. Despite its humble appearance – a small cottage – patrons expect nothing but the best seafood dishes here. Menu items include the Butter Braised Native Lobster and Grilled Atlantic Swordfish.

Naked Oyster Bistro and Raw Bar
Hyannis

Fresh and organic is the theme here. Whether you’re hungry for shrimp or beef, you’ll have plenty to choose from – the Naked Oyster Raw Bar Sampler is a favorite appetizer, and entrees more unique to the Cape, like the Asian Style Kobe Beef, are worth a try.

Old Yarmouth Inn
Yarmouth Port

This charming 1600s tavern isn’t just looks. Offering up a seasonal menu of fresh, fine food – featuring seafood to pasta – the Old Yarmouth Inn has been a favorite for decades. The Sunday brunch and wine selection are highlights.

Inaho Japanese Restaurant
Yarmouth Port

A little tired of the same old seafood? Then enjoy sublime Japanese food at Inaho, boasting the freshest ingredients from the nearby ocean. The teriyaki dinners are a favorite, and there’s a wide sushi selection.

Cape Cod beaches are legendary, but the restaurants give them a run for their money. In between fun on the water, make sure to squeeze in some delicious dining.

Below you’ll find a list of Cape Cod golf courses. The top portion of the list are public golf courses open to everyone. The lower portion of the list includes private golf courses. You need a membership or permission to golf there.

Public Cape Cod Golf Courses:

Ballymeade Country Club
125 Falmouth Woods Rd, Falmouth
508-540-4005

Bass River Golf
62 Highbank Rd, Yarmouth
508-398-9079

Bayberry Hills Golf Course
635 West Yarmouth Rd, Yarmouth
508-394-5597

Blue Rock Golf Course
48 Todd Rd, Yarmouth
508-398-9295

Brookside Club
11 Brigadoon Rd, Bourne
508-743-4653

Cap Cod Country Club
48 Theatre Dr, Falmouth
508-563-9842

Captains Golf Course
1000 Freeman’s Way, Brewster
508-896-1716

Chatham Seaside Links
209 Sea View St, Chatham
508-945-4774

Cotuit Highground Country Club
31 Crockers Neck Rd, Cotuit
508-428-9863

Cranberry Valley Golf Course
183 Oak St, Harwich
508-430-5234

Cummaquid Golf Club
Cummaquid Heights, Barnstable
508-362-2022

Dennis Highlands Golf Course
825 Old Bass River Rd, Dennis
508-385-1554

Dennis Pines Golf Course
50 Golf Course Rd, Dennis
508-385-834

Edgartown Golf Club
71 Curtis Ln, Martha’s Vineyard
508-627-5343

Falmouth Country Club
630 Carriage Shop Rd, Falmouth
508-548-3211

Farm Neck Golf Club
1 Farm Neck Way, Martha’s Vineyard
508-693-3057

Harwich Port Golf Club
51 South St, Harwich
508-432-0250

Highlands Golf Links
Highland Light Rd, Truro
508-487-9201

Holly Rdge Golf Course
121 Country Club Rd, Sandwich
508-428-5577

Hyannis Golf Club
Route 132, Hyannis
508-362-2606

Miamocment Golf Club
12 West Miacomet Rd, Nantucket
508-325-0333

Old Barnstable Fairgrounds Course
1460 Route 149, Marstons Mills
508-420-1143

Paul Harneys Golf Course
74 Club Valley Dr, Hatchville
508-563-3454

Quashnet Valley Golf Club
309 Old Barnstable Rd, Mashpee
508-477-4412

The Ridge Club
70 Country Club Rd, Sandwich
508-428-6800

Sandwich Hollows Golf Club
Round Hill Rd, Sandwich
508-888-3384

Sankaty Head Golf Course
100 Sankaty Rd, Nantucket
508-257-6655

Siasconset Golf Course
260 Milestone Rd, Nantucket
508-257-6596

Twin Brooks Golf Course
35 Scudder Ave, Hyannis
508-775-7775

Woodbriar Golf Course
339 Gifford St, Falmouth
508-495-5500

Semi-Public Cape Cod Golf Courses:

Chequesset Yacht and Country Club
680 Chequessett Neck Rd, Wellfleet
508-349-3704

Kings Way Golf Club
64 Kings Circuit, Yarmouth
508-362-8870

Mink Medows Golf Club
320 Golf Club Rd, Martha’s Vineyard
508-693-0600

Otis Golf Course
USGC Airstation, Mass Military Reservation
508-968-6453

Private Cape Cod Golf Courses:

Cape cod National Golf Club
174 South Orleans Rd, Brewster
508-240-6800

Eastward Ho! Country Club
305 Fox Hill Rd, Chatham
508-945-9230

Hyannisport Club
2 Irving Ave, Hyannis
508-775-0669

Nantucket Golf Club
250 Milestone Rd, Nantucket
508-257-8510

New Seabury
20 Red Brook Rd, Mashpee
508-539-8200

Ocean Edge Golf Club
2907 Main St, Brewster
508-896-9000

Oyster Harbors Golf Club
170 Grand Island Dr, Osterville
508-428-6666

Pocasset Golf Club
24 Club House Dr, Pocasset
508-563-7171

Vineyard Golf Club
100 Clubhouse Ln, Martha’s Vineyard
508-627-8930

Wianno Golf Club
107 Sea View Ave, Osterville
508-428-6981

Willowbend Club
130 Willowbend Dr, Mashpee
508-539-5000

Woods Hole
130 Quisset Rd, Woods Hole
508-548-2932

The following Cape Cod Beaches have both restrooms and a lifeguard.

There are other Cape Cod beaches, but these are the ones I’m featuring for families. Most have parking fees, some quite high, so check them out before hand or come prepared for the parking fee.

CAPE COD BEACHES

Barnstable Beaches:

Craigsville Beach
Kalmus Beach
Sandy Neck Beach

Bourne Beaches:

Monument Beach
Scusset Beach

All of the Brewster Beaches feature restrooms, but no lifeguard.

Chatham Beaches:

Cockle Cove Beach
Hardings Beach
Oyster Pond Beach
Ridgevale Beach

Dennis Beaches:

Corporation
Sea Street Beach
West Dennis Beach

Eastham Beaches:

Coast Guard Beach
Nauset Light Beach

Falmouth Beaches:

Menauhant Beach
Old Silver Beach
Surf Drive Beach

Harwich Beaches:

Bank Street Beach
Pleasant Road Beach
Red River Beach

Orleans Beaches:

Nauset Beach
Skaket Beach

Provincetown Beaches:

Herring Cove Beach
Race Point Beach

Sandwich Beaches:

Sandy Neck Beach

Truro Beaches:

Head of Meadow Beach

Wellfleet Beaches:

Marconi Beach

Looking for a Cape Cod whale watching expedition? Here are a few whale watching tour companies to get you started.

Bay Spirit Tours
180 Ocean Street Docks, Hyannis, MA
508-367-9020

Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch
Macmillan Pier,Provincetown, MA
508-240-3636

Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable, MA
508-362-6088

Monomoy Island Excursions
702 Main St, Harwichport, MA
508-430-7772

Captain John Whale Watching
10 Town Wharf, Plymouth, MA
508-746-2643

The Cape Cod Dinner Train is actually known as the Cape Cod Central Railroad. One of the specials they offer is an elegant train dinner. You’ll enjoy a 5 course dinner in vintage cars as you
enjoy Cape Cod views.

The trip runs approximately 3 hours. Tickets are available for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This is an adults only experience (must be at least 12), and proper dress is required (not jeans).

You can reserve a private table for an extra fee. There are wines and adult beverages available.

To make reservations:
(508) 771-3800 or (888) 797-RAIL

**Lunch and brunch options are also available, as is a family supper train.

official website is here – with pricing details

The Cape Cod Marathon has been taking place for over 30 years now. It’s time to add this to your bucket list and head on out. If you’re a runner, this is one event you’ll want to check out. I’m still doing half marathons, but maybe at some point, I’ll finish the marathon distance! I’m still a little too slow to pull off the full 26.2 miles in the time given! *I do see they added a half marathon this year – whee!

Cape Cod Marathon – October 30, 2011

This is a Boston Qualifier!!!

This is a nice size marathon that remains intimate. That’s a comfortable race. I’ve run smaller half marathons and big, crazy crowded ones. If you’re tired of a crowded course, you’ll love this:

The field will be limited to 1,200 marathoners, 200 relay teams and 800 half marathoners.

You’ll also want to know that Runner’s World called this one of their top 10 most scenic marathons!

The Half Marathon will be run on Saturday, October 29th at 7:30am.

Consider doing the Chowdah Challenge and run both the half and full back to back on Saturday and Sunday. This will be limited to 200 participants.

The official website of the Cape Cod Marathon is here.

Find Cape Cod Resorts to stay in while playing!

Looking for Cape Cod camping locations? You’ll find multiple locations from Sandwich to North Truro to Brewster to Falmouth. Here is a list of Cape Cod campgrounds listed alphabetically.

Adventure Bound Camping Resorts
46 Highland Rd, North Truro, MA
508-487-1847

Airline Mobile Home Park
310 Old Chatham Rd, South Dennis, MA
508-385-3616

Atlantic Oaks Campground
3700 RT 6 , Eastham, MA
508-255-1437

Bass River Trailer Park
698 Willow St, South Yarmouth, MA
508-398-2011

Bayview Campgrounds
260 MacArthur Blvd, Bourne, MA
508-759-7610

Campers Haven Trailer Park
184 Old Wharf Rd, Dennis Port, MA
508-398-2811

Cape Cod Camp Resort
176 Thomas Landers Rd, East Falmouth, MA
508-548-1458

Coastal Acres Camping Court
West Vine St, Provincetown, MA
508-487-1700

Dunes Edge Campground
RT 6 (mile marker 116), Provincetown, MA
508-487-9815

Dunroamin Trailer Park
5 John Ewer Rd, Sandwich, MA
508-477-0541

Grindell’s Family RV Park
61 Old Wharf Rd, Dennis Port, MA
508-398-2671

Horton’s Camping Resort
71 S Highland Rd, North Truro, MA
508-487-1220

Indianhead Resort of Plymouth
1929 State Rd, Plymouth, MA
508-888-3688

Lawrence Pond Village
45 Great Hill Rd. Sandwich, MA
508-428-6225

Martha’s Vineyard Family Campground
569 Edgartown Rd, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
508-693-3772

Massasoit Hills Trailer Park
West Rd, South Wellfleet, MA
508-349-2469

Maurice’s Campground
80 RT 6, Wellfleet, MA
508-349-2029

Nickerson State Park
3488 Main St, Brewster, MA
508-896-3491

North of Highland Camping Area
52 Head of the Meadow Rd, North Truro, MA
508-487-1191

Oakcrest Cove
34 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd, Forestdale, MA
508-477-7590

Old Chatham RV Resort
310 Old Chatham Rd, South Dennis, MA
508-385-3616

Otis Trailer Village John’s Pond Campground
2 Back Rd, Mashpee, MA
508-477-0444

Paine’s Tenters Village Campground
Old County Rd, South Wellfleet, Ma
508-349-3007

Peters Pond Campground
185 Cotuit Rd , Sandwich, MA 02563
508-477-1775

Sandy Pond Campground
834 Bourne Rd, Plymouth, MA
508-759-9336

Scusset Beach State Reservation
140 Scusset Beach Rd, Sagamore, MA
508-888-0859

Shady Knoll Campground
1709 RT 6A , Brewster, MA
508-896-3002

Sippewissett Campground
836 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, MA
508-548-1971

Sweetwater Forest Camping Resort
676 Harwich Rd, Brewster, MA
508-896-3773

This year, the Nantucket Triathlon takes place in July. July 23rd, 2011 to be exact. If you love a challenge, the Nantucket Triathlon is right up your alley. I’m an endurance runner, so I understand the excitement of a race – but I’ve yet to do a triathlon yet! Maybe one year – I’m more the half marathon type of person.

Packet pickup is on Friday from 4-7. You can see a complete schedule and timeline here at the official website of the Nantucket Triathlon.

Are you ready to get moving?

The Nantucket Whaling Museum can be found at:
11 Broad St
Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554
(508) 228-1894

The Nantucket Whaling museum started as a candle shop back in the 1800′s, but in 1929 – it was transformed into a whaling museum. Whaling ended in the 1860′s, and now this Nantucket whaling museum has been in tact for over seventy years sharing the history of whaling. It got a fresh update in 2005.

Be sure to visit the rooftop observation deck, or the giant sperm whale skeleton.

*There is an admission fee

You can find the official website for the Nantucket Whaling Museum here, along with their hours of operation.

Return to the Cape Cod Resorts homepage here.

The Nantucket Wine Festival takes place in the spring. This year’s event will take place May 18-22, 2011. With wine seminars, wine tasting, demonstrations, auctions and so much more, this is an event the wine lover in you won’t want to miss.

To buy tickets for this event, or to get a full schedule of information, you can visit the official Nantucket Wine Festival website here.

You can also contact the Nantucket Wine Festival here for more information:

Nantucket Wine Festival
Post Office Box 306
Nantucket, MA 02554

Phone: 508-228-1128