Where to Eat
near CapeBarn.

Seafood · Waterfront · Casual

A casual waterfront spot in Eastham — fresh seafood, good chowder, and the kind of laid-back Cape Cod atmosphere that doesn't require a reservation. A reliable neighbourhood choice for a relaxed lunch or early dinner.

Pizza · American · Casual

Eastham's go-to casual dinner spot — wood-fired pizza, American comfort food, and a welcoming local atmosphere. Unpretentious and consistently good. Great for nights when you don't want to drive to Orleans.

Ice Cream · Farm Stand

A beloved local institution — locally-made ice cream, fresh produce, and a seasonal farm stand. The perfect post-beach stop. Cash only in peak season.

Pub · American

A casual neighbourhood pub with solid burgers, fish and chips, and a lively atmosphere. Good choice for a relaxed dinner without the wait times of Orleans.

Japanese · Sushi

The best sushi on Cape Cod — a local institution in Orleans with impeccably fresh fish, skilled omakase-style preparation, and a serene atmosphere that feels entirely out of place on the Outer Cape, in the best possible way. Book ahead; it fills every night.

Seafood

A classic seafood spot at Rock Harbor with a full raw bar, excellent lobster rolls, and views over the harbour. Bustling, no-frills, entirely Cape Cod. The whole-belly fried clams are exceptional.

American · Bar

The most reliable dinner spot in Orleans — creative American cooking with strong local sourcing, a well-curated wine list, and a convivial bar. Great for a group.

Italian

Old-school Italian in a Victorian home — generous portions, warm service, and a beloved institution for summer regulars. The house-made pasta and fresh clam sauce is a classic.

French Bakery · Bistro · Pastries

The finest bakery on the Outer Cape — extraordinary croissants, baguettes, kouign-amann, and bistro lunch in a small French-style space on Route 6 in South Wellfleet. Arrive early: the pastries sell out by mid-morning and a line forms before they open. Make this your first stop of the day.

Oyster Bar · Craft Beer · Casual

A craft bar with a serious oyster program and an excellent beer selection. Casual, loud, and lively — the kind of place where you end up staying longer than planned. Strong cocktail list. One of the better spots for a late drink on the Outer Cape.

Oysters · Raw Bar · Seafood

Right on the Wellfleet pier — fresh Wellfleet oysters at the source, plus steamers, lobster, and fish tacos. Get the oysters. Order more oysters. The view over the harbour is unbeatable for a sunset dinner.

Fine Dining · American

The most acclaimed restaurant in Wellfleet — a beautifully restored 18th-century sea captain's home with an inventive, locally-sourced menu that changes nightly. Book weeks ahead in summer.

Seafood · Casual · Waterfront

A Wellfleet waterfront landmark — part bookshop, part casual seafood restaurant, with a deck directly over the harbour. The lobster bisque is outstanding, and the setting is quintessential Cape Cod.

Clam Shack · Seafood

A beloved Brewster clam shack on Route 6A — outdoor picnic tables, classic fried seafood, excellent lobster rolls, and a very long line that moves quickly. A Cape Cod rite of passage.

Fine Dining

A long-established fine dining destination in a Victorian Brewster inn — prix-fixe menus of creative New American cooking with exceptional wine service. The best formal dinner option within 30 minutes of CapeBarn.

Seafood · Iconic · Commercial Street

The most iconic restaurant in Provincetown — a three-floor seafood institution on Commercial Street since 1979. Enormous portions, harbour views, and the kind of place every first-time visitor to the Cape should eat. Order the bouillabaisse or the whole lobster. Lines form early.

Fine Dining · American

A beloved Provincetown institution for over 30 years — upstairs is a sophisticated full-service restaurant with harbour views; downstairs is a lively bar with an excellent pub menu. Known for the vodka bar and creative cocktails. One of the best all-round dining experiences on the outer Cape.

American · Wine Bar · Fine Dining

Widely considered the best restaurant in Provincetown — an intimate, elegant room on Commercial Street with exceptional seasonal American cooking and one of the finest wine lists on the Cape. Book as far ahead as possible; tables at Ross' are hard to come by in July and August.

Seafood · Waterfront · Casual

A genuine neighbourhood restaurant on the East End waterfront — unpretentious, excellent value, and genuinely local. The deck overlooks the bay and the whole menu is solid. A welcome respite from the more touristy spots on Commercial Street.