Diners' Choice: Seafood restaurants in Cape Cod and the Islands

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Seafood cuisine in Cape Cod and the Islands? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Van Rensselaer's RESTAURANT & RAW BAR

4.9

4.9 (1383)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Wellfleet

About the restaurant

If you are having difficulty reserving a table on this site please call us directly at 508.349.2127.
Peter and Diane Hall & Chef Derek of Van Rensselaer's proudly continue to serve the freshest locally caught seafood, superbly prepared meats wonderful poultry, and a wide variety of salads, in addition to great homemade sauces, and desserts
Desserts are homemade and Chef Derek was written up for being a top Hawaiian Baking Chef in Hawaii for his Bread Pudding.
We have two small patios, open air with heaters and umbrellas as needed, An eight table screened in awning covered porch as our outside areas.
Our inside tables are well spaced, with black linen table clothes. Staff is noted for its professionalism and friendliness. We welcome you to Van Rensselaer's.

We are proud to say we are Level 1 Green certified! Check out our newly renovated bar for dinner or just a drink.

Top review

SudyVIP

Dined on Oct 26, 2024

Van Rensselaers checks all the 5-Star boxes. Great food to please everyone’s tastes (pun intended!). Last night the place was hopping, the last Saturday before closing. And yet they still had their full menu offerings. Their seafood is exemplary. During the various seasons they have bluefish and striped bass. ALL prepared perfectly. Looking forward to their April reopening!

Pisces Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (238)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Chatham

About the restaurant

Pisces Restaurant features coastal cooking with a Mediterranean flair. Our menu is a celebration of all things seasonal featuring mostly Cape Cod's native seafood as well as a variety of non seafood options. This is a Chef owned restaurant that is well know for its light fresh cooking style and a menu that changes often. Favorite dishes include sautéed calamari, lobster corn chowder, risotto, seared rare tuna, cornmeal crusted cod and a killer ribeye steak! Warm rosemary foccacia and famous desserts are made in house. Our carefully selected wine list is designed to compliment our cuisine and offers over 20 wines by the glass, craft and local beers as well as classic and creative cocktails. Local art is carefully displayed throughout the cozy dining room where there is an intimate 7 seat bar. Pisces is open seasonally, so plan to stop in between April and Columbus Day weekend. Reservations are highly recommended and limited as many guests book well in advance.

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Pamela

Dined on Oct 12, 2024

Amazing food! Great staff! Wonderful, cozy ambience! I see why they have a very loyal local and seasonal following.

Twenty Eight Atlantic at Wequassett Resort

4.8

4.8 (1710)

$50 and over

Seafood

Chatham

About the restaurant

Thank you for a wonderful 2024 season! twenty-eight Atlantic is closed for fine dining for the season and will resume in mid- March of 2025!

Housed in Wequassett Resort's Eben Ryder House, an 18th-century sea captain’s home, twenty-eight Atlantic is one of the most stunning settings to dine in New England. Guests will experience a coastal menu with organic presentations and flavors from noted Executive Chef James Hackney, an award-winning wine list, and a breathtaking view of Pleasant Bay. Chef Hackney and his expert culinary team pride themselves on creating unique culinary experiences, pushing the boundaries of their creativity. The Forbes Five Star restaurant offers a light and airy atmosphere, with floor-to-ceiling windows that immerse guests in the ocean view.

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Frank

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Spent Thanksgiving dinner here. The service, food and ambiance were amazing.

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4.6

4.6 (567)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Yarmouth

About the restaurant

A Cape Cod favorite for more than 40 years, Yarmouth House offers fine food and signature cocktails at reasonable prices. Owned and operated by brother and sister, Chris Kounadis and Angie Zambelis along with 2 talented Chefs in Gary Sprague and Jarrod Brand. Come in for our Sunset Menu, Awarded Cape Cods Best year after year. The Chicken Atlantis, our signature dish, Lobster or Prime Rib all served in an inviting and friendly atmosphere. Meeting and banquet events: a specialty of the House!

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janice

Dined 6 days ago

i have been going here since it opened. Always lovely. good food. Had a new waitress so we were patient. She did a good job!

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4.7

4.7 (1786)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Falmouth

About the restaurant

A spectacular oceanfront restaurant featuring fresh local cuisine - lobsters, swordfish, clams, scallops, seasonal fin fish, steaks, and salads. Constructed of wood taken from ship wrecks and boards from old buildings, Landfall"s dining room is authentic Cape Cod. Your table is directly over the water. Serving lunch and dinner. Celebrating our 77th season. We will attempt to accommodate specific table requests, but they are not guaranteed. If Open Table says we are full. Most time we have room.

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bruce

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Great meal the wait staff was awesome Amy’s desert had several waitors sing happy birthday to her

Garde East

4.8

4.8 (864)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Martha's Vineyard

About the restaurant

Garde East at Vineyard Haven Marina is an award-winning beachfront restaurant oasis on Martha’s Vineyard, located in quaint Vineyard Haven, just steps from the town’s ferry terminal.

The restaurant features the Island’s bounty from both sea and land, inspired by refined, classic techniques from French cuisine. The setting at Garde East is truly unique offering food and beverage service in a nautical dining room, outdoor decks and courtyard, or on the property’s private beach overlooking boats in Vineyard Haven Marina.

Garde East is open seven days a week for lunch, afternoon docktails and dinner service. Private events and chartered ferry services are also available.

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EarlVIP

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

The food was excellent. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. I only wish I had discovered it before the end of the season.

Outer Bar & Grille at Wequassett Resort

4.7

4.7 (146)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Chatham

About the restaurant

Thank you for a wonderful 2024 season. The Outer Bar is closed for the season and will reopen mid-May of 2025!
The smell of salt air mingles with the aromas of casual summertime cuisine at the Cape's finest destination for informal dining and socializing. Relax and enjoy the sun, surf, scenic vistas from our inviting open-air dining room and seaside deck. Chef James Hackney's innovative menu offers mouth-watering choices for every taste.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 9, 2024

Breathtaking view Beautiful gardens Great service Very good food

East Bay Grille

4.6

4.6 (1198)

$50 and over

Seafood

Plymouth

About the restaurant

The East Bay Grille is located on Plymouth's historic waterfront. It features the freshest ingredients available and specializes in seafood offerings, steaks, pasta, entree salads, appetizers, raw bar and a bar menu. Open daily from 11:00AM with live entertainment Thurs, Fri and Sat evenings and in season Sunday afternoons as well. You can dine in our spacious and comfortable dining room or outside on the newly renovated patio which affords scenic views. The full menu is available at both the indoor or outdoor heated bar. East Bay Grille is dedicated to providing exceptional service along with superior quality in a warm inviting environment to make your dining experience a memorable one.

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JohnVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Met friend after he went to wrong East Bay Grill !!!! Food , service and ambiance was great

Popponesset Inn

4.3

4.3 (150)

$30 and under

Seafood

Mashpee

About the restaurant

The Popponesset Inn at New Seabury, just yards away from the coastline, offers sweeping views of Nantucket Sound and Martha's Vineyard. The Inn itself is a 50-year-old restored Cape Cod style restaurant that offers lighter fare in a relaxed setting and a 200-seat tented oceanfront facility for weddings and private functions.

The building itself was the Officer's Club for the Otis Air Force Base in the late forties.

Cape Cod residents and vacationers have long enjoyed the spectacular view and fabulous cuisine at this very special spot.

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jill

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

We were a party of 5 and were quickly greeted and sat at a beautiful table overlooking the water Our serving team was attentive and thoughtful. Meals came out exactly as we requested. Awesome night with friends , awesome night at Popponesset Inn!!!!

Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company

4.5

4.5 (375)

$30 and under

Seafood

Oak Bluffs

About the restaurant

BEST CHOWDER IN NEW ENGLAND - FULL FISH HOUSE & MORE MENU!! - Copper and mahogany grace our nautically chic dining room creating a casual-fine dining seafood-pub atmosphere. Fresh, local when available seafood, pasture raised steaks, all-natural chicken, craft cocktails, martinis and of course the best award winning chowder in the country are waiting for your visit to our beautiful island. Entertain yourself in our large, comfortable bar and enjoy an authentic Martha's Vineyard experience while being catered to by the most attentive staff on Island. Welcome to the Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company! If parties are going to be more than 5 minutes late in July and August, please text 508-696-3000 to let us know, otherwise there is a chance we will need to give your table away but you'll be next in line. Thanks! Please DO NOT call to cancel reservations, do so online or text 508-696-3000 if it's past the deadline and an emergency came up. WE WILL CHARGE $20 PER HEAD FOR ALL NO SHOWS.

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MatthewVIP

Dined on Nov 2, 2024

Crowds have cleared out but the quality of the food and ambience remains great. The staff and other diners give this place that welcoming feel.

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