Mid Cape Dining
Alberto’s Ristorante
Located in downtown Hyannis, Alberto’s Ristorante is a popular spot for delicious Italian food. Opened in 1984, Alberto’s is known for its traditional dishes such as chicken saltimbocca and pappardelle, a wide-cut pasta. The restaurant features elegant dining rooms and a lounge with a pianist. In warm weather, one can people watch while dining al fresco on the Main Street patio. Here’s more sweet news: For dessert, one can try spumoni, biscotti and other Italian treats. albertos.net
Located in downtown Hyannis, Alberto’s Ristorante is a popular spot for delicious Italian food. Opened in 1984, Alberto’s is known for its traditional dishes such as chicken saltimbocca and pappardelle, a wide-cut pasta. The restaurant features elegant dining rooms and a lounge with a pianist. In warm weather, one can people watch while dining al fresco on the Main Street patio. Here’s more sweet news: For dessert, one can try spumoni, biscotti and other Italian treats. albertos.net
Baxter’s Boathouse
Situated over Hyannis Harbor, Baxter’s Boathouse on Pleasant Street serves up tasty seafood to guests who arrive by foot, car or boat. One popular entree is the Lazy Man’s Lobster which features lobster meat baked with cracker crumbs—and no shell to tangle with. Other options include traditional fish ‘n chips and Baxter’s Hawaiian Burger, which comes topped with pineapple and grilled shrimp. Thirsty for something different? Try the Binnacle, which is prepared with Baxter’s custom Bloody Mary mix, locally made Oysterville vodka and shrimp. Bonus: Baxter’s celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017! baxterscapecod.com
Situated over Hyannis Harbor, Baxter’s Boathouse on Pleasant Street serves up tasty seafood to guests who arrive by foot, car or boat. One popular entree is the Lazy Man’s Lobster which features lobster meat baked with cracker crumbs—and no shell to tangle with. Other options include traditional fish ‘n chips and Baxter’s Hawaiian Burger, which comes topped with pineapple and grilled shrimp. Thirsty for something different? Try the Binnacle, which is prepared with Baxter’s custom Bloody Mary mix, locally made Oysterville vodka and shrimp. Bonus: Baxter’s celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017! baxterscapecod.com
Captain Parker’s Pub
Captain Parker’s Pub has been preparing its award-winning clam chowder and many other American seafood and pub-style dishes since opening in West Yarmouth in 1981. One favorite is the fisherman’s platter, a heaping helping of shrimp, scrod, scallops and clam strips that’s meant to be shared. The restaurant on Route 28 also offers burgers, oysters and salads, and the dining room comes with built-in views of Parker’s River. Fresh tip: if the line’s too long for dining, order chowder to go. captainparkers.com
Captain Parker’s Pub has been preparing its award-winning clam chowder and many other American seafood and pub-style dishes since opening in West Yarmouth in 1981. One favorite is the fisherman’s platter, a heaping helping of shrimp, scrod, scallops and clam strips that’s meant to be shared. The restaurant on Route 28 also offers burgers, oysters and salads, and the dining room comes with built-in views of Parker’s River. Fresh tip: if the line’s too long for dining, order chowder to go. captainparkers.com
Chart Room at Crosby’s
New in 2017, Chart Room at Crosby’s on West Bay Road offers the only public waterfront dining experience in Osterville. With the same owners as the iconic Chart Room in Cataumet, the eatery has a fun nautical décor, a succulent seafood menu and stunning views of the Crosby Basin. Diners can enjoy Chart Room favorites like the lobster salad sandwich and broiled swordfish, with some new additions like lobster mac ‘n’ cheese and filet mignon. Note: this is a great sunset-viewing spot! chartroomcrosbys.com
New in 2017, Chart Room at Crosby’s on West Bay Road offers the only public waterfront dining experience in Osterville. With the same owners as the iconic Chart Room in Cataumet, the eatery has a fun nautical décor, a succulent seafood menu and stunning views of the Crosby Basin. Diners can enjoy Chart Room favorites like the lobster salad sandwich and broiled swordfish, with some new additions like lobster mac ‘n’ cheese and filet mignon. Note: this is a great sunset-viewing spot! chartroomcrosbys.com
Dolphin Restaurant
Opened in 1948, the Dolphin Restaurant is a landmark on Main Street in Barnstable Village. A true family endeavor, the Dolphin has been passed down through three generations of owner Nancy Smith’s family. Smith devotes most of her time to working in the restaurant, either greeting customers or cooking in the kitchen. Diners can choose from several creative options such as duck & chicken piccata or sole almondine as well as pasta dishes like littlenecks in white clam sauce. thedolphincapecod.com
Opened in 1948, the Dolphin Restaurant is a landmark on Main Street in Barnstable Village. A true family endeavor, the Dolphin has been passed down through three generations of owner Nancy Smith’s family. Smith devotes most of her time to working in the restaurant, either greeting customers or cooking in the kitchen. Diners can choose from several creative options such as duck & chicken piccata or sole almondine as well as pasta dishes like littlenecks in white clam sauce. thedolphincapecod.com
Encore Bistro & Bar
In 2016, Encore Bistro & Bar opened on Dennis’ cultural campus, a stone’s throw from Cape Cinema and The Cape Cod Museum of Art on Hope Lane. For brunch, Encore prepares unique dishes like lobster and mango towers and a roast beef French dip, while lunch and dinner options include crispy flatbreads with various toppings. Open year-round, visitors can also enjoy desserts—and the late night menu is available until 11 p.m. It’s a great spot for an after-movie bite. encorediningcapecod.com
In 2016, Encore Bistro & Bar opened on Dennis’ cultural campus, a stone’s throw from Cape Cinema and The Cape Cod Museum of Art on Hope Lane. For brunch, Encore prepares unique dishes like lobster and mango towers and a roast beef French dip, while lunch and dinner options include crispy flatbreads with various toppings. Open year-round, visitors can also enjoy desserts—and the late night menu is available until 11 p.m. It’s a great spot for an after-movie bite. encorediningcapecod.com
Sam Diego’s
With large portions of great food and a whimsical ambiance created by colorful artwork and cacti, Sam Diego’s Mexican restaurant is an institution on Route 132 in Hyannis. Open since 1982, Sam Diego’s offers a wide variety of Mexican fare, including chimichangas, tamales and nine different kinds of quesadillas, like chicken, spinach and artichoke. Customers who want a bit of everything might try the Santa Cruz Combo, which includes a BBQ pulled pork burrito, a beef taco and a chicken enchilada. samdiegos.com
With large portions of great food and a whimsical ambiance created by colorful artwork and cacti, Sam Diego’s Mexican restaurant is an institution on Route 132 in Hyannis. Open since 1982, Sam Diego’s offers a wide variety of Mexican fare, including chimichangas, tamales and nine different kinds of quesadillas, like chicken, spinach and artichoke. Customers who want a bit of everything might try the Santa Cruz Combo, which includes a BBQ pulled pork burrito, a beef taco and a chicken enchilada. samdiegos.com
Spoon and Seed
The staff at Spoon and Seed on Thornton Drive in Hyannis prides itself on preparing fresh, healthy meals. Opened in 2015, the restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. One creative dish, “Eggs in Jail,” consists of eggs served in bread with bacon as the jail bars. For lunch, one can choose from a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. On weekends, customers can enjoy parmesan-and-herb-dipped eggplant cutlets or try the hippie burger, guilt-free. It’s made from chickpeas! spoonandseed.com
The staff at Spoon and Seed on Thornton Drive in Hyannis prides itself on preparing fresh, healthy meals. Opened in 2015, the restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. One creative dish, “Eggs in Jail,” consists of eggs served in bread with bacon as the jail bars. For lunch, one can choose from a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. On weekends, customers can enjoy parmesan-and-herb-dipped eggplant cutlets or try the hippie burger, guilt-free. It’s made from chickpeas! spoonandseed.com
The Old Yarmouth Inn
First opened in 1696, The Old Yarmouth Inn has more than three centuries of experience in the hospitality business. Located on Route 6A in Yarmouth Port, the restaurant offers a cozy dining experience in the Red Room, traditional elegance in the main dining room, and casual meals in the pub-like tavern. The chefs prepare time-honored meals like roasted duck with strawberry-rhubarb sauce and orange lavender sole. The inn also serves a historically good brunch on Sundays, with highlights including an omelet station, mac ‘n cheese and dessert. oldyarmouthinn.com
First opened in 1696, The Old Yarmouth Inn has more than three centuries of experience in the hospitality business. Located on Route 6A in Yarmouth Port, the restaurant offers a cozy dining experience in the Red Room, traditional elegance in the main dining room, and casual meals in the pub-like tavern. The chefs prepare time-honored meals like roasted duck with strawberry-rhubarb sauce and orange lavender sole. The inn also serves a historically good brunch on Sundays, with highlights including an omelet station, mac ‘n cheese and dessert. oldyarmouthinn.com
The Wee Packet
The Wee Packet has been in business on Depot Street in Dennis Port since 1949. Owned by Dublin native David Shortt, the restaurant begins each day serving omelets, pancakes, homemade Irish soda bread, and for a taste of the old country, the full Irish breakfast. The restaurant offers American and Irish fare throughout the day, including lobster served four different ways, steak tips and Reuben and corned beef sandwiches. Guinness is on tap at the bar—and for dessert, there’s peanut butter pie! weepacketrestaurant.com
The Wee Packet has been in business on Depot Street in Dennis Port since 1949. Owned by Dublin native David Shortt, the restaurant begins each day serving omelets, pancakes, homemade Irish soda bread, and for a taste of the old country, the full Irish breakfast. The restaurant offers American and Irish fare throughout the day, including lobster served four different ways, steak tips and Reuben and corned beef sandwiches. Guinness is on tap at the bar—and for dessert, there’s peanut butter pie! weepacketrestaurant.com