Best Dinner in Barnstable

4 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Mattakeese Wharf
Mattakeese Wharf
85/100 (1789 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Seafood
Bar
Seafood
American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Tapas
Local Fresh Oysters on the 1 2 Shell
Clam Chowder
Cakes
Fish Taco
Baked Stuffed Lobster 2 lb with Sea Scallops and Sherried Cracker Crumbs
Pesto
Tacos
Ciopinno
Crab
Fish
Haddock
Cape Cod Clam Chowder
Scallops
Pizza
Steamers
Baked Swordfish
Clams
Fish & chips
Sandwiches
Juice
Swordfish Reuben
Fried Clams
Oyster
Burger
Fried Lobster Tacos
Cod
Calamari
Oysters from Wellfleet
Swordfish
Risotto
Lava Cake
Baker Salmon
Halibut
Calamares
Lobster Bisque
Salmon
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp
Lobster Risotto
Fish Sandwich
Toasted Brioche
Key Lime Pie
Lobster
French Fries
Crab Cake
Lobster Roll
Cioppino
Chowder
Peanut Butter Pie
Pasta
Bass
Fish & Chips
Boiled Lobster 2 lb
Salad
Cucumber Salad
Lobster Roll
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
American
Takeout
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We went for dinner at around 6:45pm and had to wait 40mins to get a table. Luckily they have a bar area where diners can order drinks while waiting..."
Aaron G.
"- Food was excellent. For appetizers, I highly recommend the homemade potato chips with bacon. Very unique and insanely tasty. Lobster risotto was a..."
BWS Travel
"The food, service, view and ambiance was exceptional! Took my mom here for her birthday on our last night in the cape. We waited about 20 minutes on..."
India
"We have found a new favorite restaurant! The clam chowder was delicious. The lobster rolls were generous and very tasty. The view of the harbor is..."
Sharon Shibas
"This place was wild. An old timer from the area told me while waiting "There's no AC or heat here. It's one of the last of the old places." It was..."
Billy Roberts
"The food was so so good, the service was phenomenal, and the harbor views were magnificent. My wife and I have been traveling from Colorado and..."
Rusty Owston
"Not a place for me. It’s high energy extremely busy. I had Lobster bisque.. it definitely a lot of spice in it. The company I was with had fish and..."
Laurie
"Fun restaurant with cool views. The homemade chips with blue cheese and bacon is a great appetizer. If they have the swordfish chop as a special, you..."
Kiely Faroe
"My husband and I are on our honeymoon & this was one of our favorite spots. Maria, our server, was just fabulous. She was knowledgeable about the..."
Mackenzie Stinson
"We ate at a few of the highly recommended area restaurants and Mattakeese Wharf was outstanding. Their clam chowder is the absolute best hands down. ..."
Rose Dymond
"We Have Been Going here for over 25 years and its always Great ! The management and staff are very accommodating..."
Steve Latzanakis
"Love this place. Food is consistent. Good, thick chowder, and the bloody mary was great! Wish it were open year..."
Krissy Salley
"We enjoyed a lovely family meal on a hot August day. We shared some oysters and hoagies, also known as "stuffies" which were very tasty. The..."
Roy Harrow
"Very good!! Great setting....huge crowd at 5:30, lot's of people..."
Frank Gray
"Very upscale seafood restaurant. They have a bar and large dining area. The side closer to the harbor is perfect for sunset views. The wait staff was..."
Liam Theis
"Great food, fun decor, fast service even when they were very busy. Parking is valet but tip only. We had the fish sandwich, lobster bisque and clam..."
Cassandra E
"We had a group of 10 so they accepted a reservation for any group over 6. A nice atmosphere and beautiful at sunset overlooking Barnstable harbor!..."
bob fantaroni
"This was an exquisite evening! Food was outstanding. My wife had baked swordfish and I had a lobster roll. Both perfect and delicious. Our App was..."
Dave Villandry
Osterville Fish Too
Osterville Fish Too
83/100 (525 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
Seafood
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Calamares
Fish Sandwich
Chowder
Clam Chowder
Fish & Chips
Fried Lobster Roll w Spicy Mayo
Lobster Roll
Burger
Specialty Milk Shakes
Tapas
Tunafish Roll
Tacos
Combo Basket Fried Shrimp and Whole Clams
Fried Clams
Shrimp
Fresh Fish Fron the Market
Swordfish
Lobster
Fish Sandwich
Salad
Clam Chowder
Cakes
Crab
Fish & chips
Fish
Scallops
Coleslaw
Clams
Oyster
Sweet Potato
Calamari
Veggie Burger
Sit down
American
Seafood
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
BYOB
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I hidden GEM! Very small store inside, but plenty of free parking in the back of the store and seating is only outdoors under a tent in the back and..."
jessica artus
"The food is always hot and fresh. Fried shrimp and whole belly clams are always so delicious!! I've never left hungry..."
Monee Johnston
"A wonderful place to stop and grab a bite. The New England clam chowder hit the spot and the freshly squeezed lemonade was refreshing. The porch is..."
Lindsay Ratcliffe
"Best clam strips you can get! I loved Cooks Seafood when it was around, but they were my second in comparison to Osterville Fish Too! Must go and..."
Jon Z
"One of my favorite summer spots for dinner on their patio near the harbor. I wish they were open year round! The seafood is consistently excellent..."
David Howland
"The second try here was a much better experience. The clams were large and tasty, chowder was delish! I appreciate the effort to make things right...."
Ellen
"The food is amazing. Love the atmosphere, with the outdoor seating- picnic tables. The shakes are HUGE and delicious! Photo: fried lobster roll..."
Lisa Grafton
"Had a yummy dinner here under the tent. No pricing on the board was surprising. I felt it was pricey for what it was but the food was good. Reading..."
Michael Lyons
"The service was outstanding! They were very short staffed and did a great job! Personally I wasn't impressed with the lobster bisque, however the..."
Michelle McCooey
"Really good relaxed spot for lunch after whale watching. Lots of seafood on offer but also plenty for those who want something else. Our group had..."
Jonathan Simpson
"Dined here last night. Shrimp cocktail and fish & chips were on point. I wondered about the lack of pricing on the menu when I was given a $40 tab. ..."
DavidR
"Loved the chowder. Lobster roll was simple but good. Don’t think it was worth $30 though. Fast..."
airam
"Best freaking Lobster Roll, lobster bisque, clam chowder ever!!!! Found this place during 4th of July vacation with family. Best finding we have..."
Zitalin Mani
"We ate here prior to the whale watch trip. The line was huge but it moved quickly. Thanks to the ladies there that worked to get everyone..."
Alex Alapatt
Barnstable Tuscan Cuisine
Barnstable Tuscan Cuisine
78/100 (308 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Drinks
Risotto Con Aragosta
Pasta
Salad
Gnocchi Pomodoro
Espresso Martini
Pesto
Piccata
Oysters
Scallops
Chicken Parmesan
Fried Clams
Beef Bolognese
Angel Hair Pasta
Chicken Caprese
Clams Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Hidden gem! The food is delicious. I have been here several times and have never had a bad meal. Also, the outdoor patio is adorable! Highly..."
Miranda Sullivan
"Really Good food-moderate ambiance, but we definitely enjoyed this meal. Hot bread with oil was zippy and superb as an ap. The special: Lobster,..."
J P
"We went on a Whale watch and were pretty hungry. This place showed up as the closest restaurant. The food was great. I had chicken parm, the homemade..."
Jane
"Tented outdoor (very attentive) service. Homemade pasta that is prepared fairly quickly, but has all the delicious flavor and taste of true homemade!..."
Glenn
"Great wait staff and wonderful food. The clams pesto had very little flavor and I would not recommend that but everything else my party had was..."
Heather Murphy
"Food was delicious. Great atmosphere, and the service was great. Rosa was our server and she was accompanied by two young men who were always..."
Dave Villandry
"A fantastic combination of culinary and ambiance experience in Barnstable! The interior looks beautiful and the courtyard has been transformed into..."
Cal Calamari
"Everything was incredible about this place! The service was excellent. There is a wide range of food to choose from. Everything my fiance and I..."
S L
"The 4 stars is for food only. Great location. The service was very slow. When approached by server , just a quick "what would you like". Similar..."
Janeil C
"Barnstable Tuscan Cuisine has become our ‘go to’ place with family and friends. The drinks, the food, the ambience and the attention to every..."
Karen Murphy
"Nice spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Good food, never been disappointed. Service, lately not so good. Either very inexperienced/don't know..."
Ken Struglia
"What ambiance outside. Our waitress was wonderful and attentive. We had a fairly large party and everyone enjoyed their meal. I had lobster bisque..."
Kate Morrison
"We had a great experience last night at this excellent restaurant. The lobster bisque was fabulous as well as the lobster and clams over linguini...."
Christine Johns Kirby
"We ate outside. It was beautiful . Mini lights and heating torches. The atom Cabernet was very nice and we all loved our meals. The waitress was very..."
lori lundholm
"My first time here and I am absolutely blown away by how delicious every single dish was. This might be the best restaurant I’ve been to on Cape..."
Jessica Gwinn
Dolphin Restaurant
Dolphin Restaurant
74/100 (1028 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Crab
BLT
Scallops
Cakes
Clams
Pesto
Duck
Sandwiches
Fish
Oyster
Burger
Calamari
Mussels
Fish & chips
Calamares
Shrimp
Salmon
Beef
Lobster
Chowder
Pasta
Lobster Roll
Salad
Cod
Clam Chowder
Swordfish
Sit down
American
Seafood
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great spot for delicious see food in Cape Cod. The staff is pleasant, and the bathrooms are clean. The clam chowder is also very..."
Matias Kubacsek
"The food is amazing!! Not a single disappointing bite lol. Started off with the scallops with bacon and pork belly and main dish was pistachio..."
Monee Johnston
"The Dolphin is a fantastic place to go for a nice dinner. Great ambience ... superb service We have eaten here a half dozen times and never had a..."
EL D
"Great casual place. Good food and friendly people. Great location right on the ocean. Outdoor space for dining in the good weather. Nice specials..."
Mark Stacey
"The food was excellent. The sea food was fresh and delicious. The bartender, who was also one server, was friendly, very knowledgeable about the..."
Carrie Burbank
"This is a must if you visit the town of Barnstable in Cape Cod. Be ready to pay the price for good food (not extravagant - but more than most family..."
Debbie Trogdon
"It's all about the food. I got a Cape Cod Reuben. My word, it was excellent. The hostess seemed sick of her job, but our server was..."
Mary O'Rourke Sullivan
"Conveniently locate close to CCCCollege and the comedy club, Dolphin is where you will end up for dinner for an event at either of these places. As..."
N Fornaro
"We had a family dinner Saturday night. The swordfish was excellent, and the staff treated us like we'd been coming there since the 70's. (We have)..."
David Farrell
"I went here on 8/25 with 7 people, and I got the french onion soup, which was by far the best French onion soup I've ever had. My aunt she enjoyed..."
Julia Jenkins
"Reputation for quality is well deserved. I was born and raised in a seafood Mecca and I was impressed enough to go back twice in the same week. Crumb..."
A
"Had a lovely dinner here with family for my mom's birthday. The food was excellent. There is a coziness to the place that is almost unmatched but..."
Jeff
"This place is, very quaint we were there with friends, I had fish and chips, it was very tasty. My friend had shrimp stuffed the plate looked like..."
Keith Henderson
"Very nice seafood. We especially liked the Barnstable raw oysters, a macadamia nut baked scrod, and the fried fish tacos. Outdoor seating under the..."
Fred Martin
"The most delicious seafood plate - the scallops were the best I have ever had. The simple light batter was perfection. Very friendly staff- greeted..."
Susan Lewis