All About Cape Cod
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If you like seafood, you will be very happy eating on Cape Cod. Many restaurants on the Cape have a similar menu: fish, shellfish and lobster—served boiled, baked, or fried—and a smattering of beef, chicken and pasta dishes.
Provincetown
Those seeking a more relaxing end to the day may find it at a waterfront restaurant bar, where you can watch the lighthouses blinking as you plan for the day ahead. Italian cuisine inspires a number of fine dining establishments, including Ciro & Sal's in Provincetown, which also has an artist's gallery upstairs. There are waterfront dining areas at the Lobster Pot, and a separate cocktail room, where guests can spend their evenings. The Mayflower is located in Provincetown's shopping area. The dining room is comfortable, and the cuisine is interesting: Portuguese, American and Italian. You can dine with a view at Bayside Betsy's, which is a bar and restaurant with typical seafood-inspired bar fare. The menu at Lorraine's is filled with a variety of contemporary Mexican dishes.
Upper Cape
The Dan'l Webster Inn Restaurant in Sandwich and the Coonamessett Inn Restaurant in Falmouth also provide a romantic setting. The Chart Room can be found at the Kingman Marina, where guests can dine on fresh seafood and watch the harbor from an outdoor table. The Mediterranean-inspired Fishmonger's Cafe is a good place to go for a relaxing meal, while the Belfry Bistro offers a more romantic setting by candlelight. The Flying Bridge is one of the most popular restaurants in Cape Cod for its breathtaking views and equally-impressive food. Oysters Too Restaurant and Shuckers have some delicious oysters, and other seafood dishes that keep locals coming back time and time again.
Mid Cape
The Pancake Man in Yarmouth lives up to its name, with many varieties of pancakes that will fill you up in the morning. The Egg & I is another good place for breakfast; you can make your own omelet. Think twice before going to brunch on a Saturday—the outgoing weekly renters go to brunch as a last hurrah, and the incoming crowd (who got up early to cross the bridge before the traffic got bad) has to go somewhere while their cottage is cleaned. Cape Cod is certainly known as a romantic destination (many couples choose to wed and honeymoon here) and many of the picturesque inns double as romantic dining destinations. The Bramble Inn & Restaurant in Brewster is not only romantic but serves some of the finest gourmet meals in the area.
Lower Cape
You'll find good examples of hearty cuisine at Clancy's, where families often come for a good meal. Ice cream seems to be its own food group in New England and the Cape is no exception with upwards of a dozen homemade ice cream stands. Favorites include the Sundae School and the Brewster Scoop. The flavors and freshness at these places make Ben & Jerry look like amateurs. A note of explanation: "jimmies" are what the rest of America call chocolate sprinkles. And a recommendation: if any stand is offering local fruit flavors, such as blueberry, strawberry, apple, or even rhubarb, go for it! Other, more out-of-the-way restaurants have embraced local ingredients and more modern cuisine, such as the Red Pheasant in Dennis.
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