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The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn, West Dennis, MA

The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn

3.8
3.8
673 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
Relax and unwind to the sound of the sea at our Waterfront Restaurant. The Waterfront Restaurant offers a relaxed oceanfront dining experience at the Lighthouse Inn. Guests can dine inside the dining room with panoramic ocean views or outside on the Oceanfront Lawn or Oceanfront deck.

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This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–9:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner (beginning 21st of June) Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (508) 398-2244
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our oceanfront venue can host up to 230 people in banquet style seating for private events.
  • Neighborhood
    Dennis
  • Cross street
    Lower County Road
  • Parking details
    There is complimentary parking for guest of the Waterfront Restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 673 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn offers a classic Cape Cod dining experience with "great food," "excellent service," and "beautiful ocean views." Guests rave about the charming ambiance and outdoor seating options. Highlights include delicious seafood and attentive staff. However, some find the food prices high and service occasionally slow.

673 Reviews
  1. Joan

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting Fall dinner menu had a good variety. Service was very good.

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  2. RandyA

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The lobster was delicious. The steak only so-so. Service was slow but very polite and courteous. If you go, go for the view and old school ambience.

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  3. Julie

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The outdoor area is a beautiful setting for cocktails and ambiance. Our dining experience left a lot to be desired. Service staff was novice and inexperienced. Orders were not taken still at one time, drinks were forgotten and the table wasn’t cleared between courses until we asked. The food itself left a lot to be desired. Unfortunately we won’t return except for drinks out by the water . Exceptional view but dissatisfied with food and service !

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  4. ValerieB

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just lovely !

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  5. Steph

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s really a shame. This restaurant is located on a piece of beachfront property so there is an incredible opportunity to offer a great experience here. Unfortunately the food is terrible. It’s a step below something you would receive at a restaurant like the 99. The service was also painfully slow, despite the restaurant being mostly empty. 

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wish we could have had dinner outside, it was too windy. Lovely eatery on the water.

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  7. Karina

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view, excellent service. Our server, Ivan, was attentive and efficient. The food - so so. Overcooked, over-salted and cold. I’d go again but stick with an app or salad.

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  8. Jeffrey

    Miami

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful spot! Great service and friendly atmosphere.

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  9. Glenorchy

    New York City

    45 reviews

    1.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Clam chowder was bland. Halibut en croute was lukewarm and served over overcooked risotto with a sauce that had congealed. Waiter never brought bread, never checked back on us, never brought requested glass of wine. What a disappointment.

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  10. Priscilla

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a hidden gem . Fabulous view, delicious food and a 5 star staff. We dine here every week they are open and are never disappointed. Menu has something for everyone. Highly recommend

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FAQs

The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 398-2244.

The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn is rated 3.8 stars by 673 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn

1 Lighthouse Rd, West Dennis, MA 02670-3046

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lower County Road
  • Neighborhood
    Dennis
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–9:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner (beginning 21st of June) Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is complimentary parking for guest of the Waterfront Restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (508) 398-2244
  • Private party facilities
    Our oceanfront venue can host up to 230 people in banquet style seating for private events.
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