Greta experience dinning here! Ordered a spritz - bit watered down Had oyster to start - amazing! Lobster roll was a great portion and delicious! The sweet potato fries were a good swap! The views are unmatched sitting up top! The server and hosted were great. The hosted recommended we wait for an upstairs table for a good view and I'm so glad we listed to her! Will be back again! read more

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This place used to be great; now, it's ok. The clam chowder was great. The beet salad was very good. The sweet potato fries were good. The mussels very disappointing. read more

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Great view upstairs and outside especially around sunset. Food is pretty good and staff is friendly.

Food was excellent, service was great and can't beat the view! Tuna nachos special was delicious! read more

Bookstore & Restaurant - Tuna Nachos - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

I've been going there since I was a boy. Never disappointed ever. The Parlante family's legacy of great food and fair prices will hopefully continue for another 50 yrs! read more

Friendly staff , great location and even better food. This is usually our go to on the first night we drive on the outer cape. Always dependable and delicious. This time We started with 1/2 dozen oysters and 1/2 dozen clams. I liked the littlenecks. They were smaller and tender. The oysters were great although this time missing some of the brine. I had the mussels with a cajun cream sauce and spinach which was just simple great. A nice bit of heat , butter. , cream and spice . My wife had the scallops with Butternut risotto and asparagus. It too was a delight and all sorts were well cooked. It is always a delight to come here. Fish properly cooked and always something new twist to try. read more

A beautiful weekend afternoon with perfect weather and this place was perfect for lunch. Service was good even with the crowds, our food came promptly. The ambiance is exactly what you would want for a waterfront community. We had an array of delicious items from the menu: a dozen oysters (of course), steamers, stuffed quahog, fried oysters, lobster grilled cheese....all of it hit the spot. read more

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The service is wonderful have been there a few times in the past month with various servers all were great. One of them was Maggie. Also the food was excellent and reasonably priced. The food has always been good but seems to improve each year! I highly recommend trying this restaurant if you haven't already! read more

Went here with some girlfriends on a Thursday at 4. It was the perfect time to go. We got an outdoor table on the second floor. Great view. We came for the oysters and they did not disappoint. Perfectly brine-y and so fresh. We also got the truffle fries, which were delightfully crispy outside and soft on the inside. The green onions, garlic and aioli put them over the top. We got a lobster arancini that was just ok. I had a Prosecco that was definitely overfilled. Happy times. My friends got a beer and a white wine. Service was fine, nothing spectacular but attentive and polite. Oysters, fries, drinks and the view are the way to go here. read more

Very unfriendly hostesses. Actually left before could be seated. *Not a representation of the food, just service read more

No joke this is one of the best Pasta dishes I have ever had! My family and I go to Cape Cod every summer and we have eaten here many times. I have never ordered this dish and now I will get it every time I come to this restaurant! I got the Shrimp Scampi and the portion was big and delicious! I ate the entire bowl in about 15 minutes! I was full afterwards but it was light like I did not feel super full to the point that my stomach hurt. This dish was perfect! read more

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Great location, great service, great food. We tried our first stuffed quahog and it did not disappoint. I had the fried shrimp (delicious) and my son had the vegan Jamaican bowl. Lots of options for all types of eaters. read more

Excellent service and the food was great! We sat outside and had a nice view of the water.

We never even made it inside. We parked next to another car in the lot. There were no signs about parking. A worker came out from the kitchen and was incredibly rude and yelled at us for parking there. We immediately left and went someplace else. Get more polite workers. He could have simply asked for us to move the car instead of being a jerk. read more

Food was delicious! The workers were wonderful, especially Megs our waitress. Very happy with our experience!

Solid spot to relax after a day at the beach and enjoy a variety of seafood dishes. Bookstore & Restaurant is a step up from the typical hole in the wall seafood on the beach places but maintains the casual atmosphere. We enjoyed the food here. The Yellowtail tuna nachos were excellent - large portion for the price and the Asian flavors were spot on as were the thick pita like chips that came with the dish. Large enough to be an entree or shared with several people. The fish sandwich featured fresh fish that was quite tasty but very hard to eat. It didn't contain the usual thick batter breading that holds the fish together so the super flaky fish fell a part when you eat it with your hands so I had to go fork and knife. That said it isn't heavily fried so you don't have a greasy mess. The restaurant is quite large so it can accommodate large groups and families with kids. You can have a nicer more formal dining experience inside or relax by the bar or outdoor deck for the casual beach dining experience. Service was okay and the food came out fast. They have a large parking lot as well. read more

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I really wanted to love the Bookstore Restaurant because I am a frequent Outer Cape visitor. Sadly I was disappointed with the rudeness of the staff. The food was decent but the pretentiousness of the staff made it very uncomfortable. I ordered the caprese croissant sandwich. The coleslaw was good, not too much dressing. read more

Bookstore & Restaurant - Caprese croissant and Coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

It's been around a long time, and this is it. With two levels, there are plenty of seats to accommodate many customers. We last dined here long ago, and some things have changed. We sat upstairs for the first time on our recent visit, and the interior looked quite pleasant. I opted for the chicken parm, which was pretty tasty from the inside out. It comes in a pretty significant portion, and thankfully, I was able to finish it all up. I can't imagine how popular this dish is. Our waitress was accommodating throughout the whole evening, and I greatly appreciated it. The next mission is to check out the bookstore. read more

Food was excellent and the view was nice. The oysters were a nice size and the chicken and bacon Alfredo was amazing.

The service was great and the atmosphere was very nice. I started with some clam chowder, which was hearty and flavorful. The Seafood Reuben was slightly less of a hit for me--the cod was crispy but lacked flavor, and the Swiss cheese was slightly melted. The use of coleslaw instead of sauerkraut in my opinion was a mistake, and I found the sandwich overall to be a bit bland. The fries were delicious--very crispy and piping hot. Overall, I'd give it a 5/5 for service and atmosphere and a 3.5/5 for the food. read more

Fresh fish well prepared (also a wide, varied menu), veggies not overcooked mush, friendly and efficient service... and water views from one of the two decks. (There's an indoor dining room, too) Lively, happening bar scene (separate from the other dining rooms). read more

Bookstore & Restaurant - Get a table on one of the decks... We were greeted with a rainbow over the harbor... - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Pretty consistent dishes. Tasty and prepared with care. Been coming for 40 years, never been disappointed. Killer views. Great friendly service. read more

The food is ok. But the size of the drinks and meals is disappointing. The price of the food seems expensive!

Wow, what a experience. Awesome server, we sat and sat and laughed!! The food was fabulous but the service and company - best in the world. Best fried scollops on the cape. Bonus: they are open in Early April. read more

Bookstore & Restaurant - Besties for over 30yrs - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

All the oyster dishes are outstanding except for the oyster stew which looks like gray dishwater and tastes terrible. My husband loves the fried scallops & I adore the mussels in garlic & wine. They give you the best crusty French bread with it to soak up the juice. Service is typically efficient and the view is sensational especially from the upstairs porch. Request a seat there. Always a nice breeze even on the warmest days. Gets VERY crowded. read more

We tried the bookstore and glad we did . Usually we go to the nearby beachcomber but it is so hard to get in there The food was excellent the clams were so fresh. There is free parking and a beautiful beach across the street. If you have children there is also a playground and skateboard park next door. Downstairs is a beautiful bar with a nice view of the ocean read more

Bookstore & Restaurant - From parking lot across the street - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

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Always a good meal. The view is great . The drinks are great. Kids love the dessert. The service is always friendly read more

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Came for lunch after a very successful morning of bird watching. They have outside, inside, upstairs seating e we other a great water view. Staff was very nice and service excellent. the wife started with a Bloody Mary and I had a blood orange Margarita. The margarita was okay, bloody was good. Then the wife ordered the roasted beet salad. Our lovely server brought extra plates without asking. The salad was huge and delicious. Next we had steamers and fried oysters. The steamers were good and the oysters very good. We actually took 6 oysters home for a snack tonight. Very nice place. Sorry no pictures of the beet salad. It looked so good, we ate half before thinking about a picture. It had beets, avocado, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds and greens with a vinegarette. read more

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The food was great as was the service. It's a nice location at which to eat outdoors, right by the shore.

Sitting at the bar was great. BUT my fried oysters were cold. I saw them sit on the line for 20 mins before they got to me. The quahog was not cooked. The steamers were sandy and had no taste. So go for the drinks and the vibe. Go somewhere else to eat. read more

Don't go to this place if you have a food allergy or restriction. Our server was rude and unhelpful when we had questions about ingredients due to a child's food allergies. read more

I have always enjoyed this restaurant in the past but when I went today I was very disappointed. Menu is now very similar to all the tourist trap on Route 6. It is a shame because it is in an awesome location. The staff are friendly and the place is clean. The food is mostly fried and pretty expensive for what it is. Unfortunately, I probably won't be back. read more

Fabulous service, delicious food, incredible view from the patio. One of our favorite places on the Cape! The shrimp tacos are out of this world and the onion rings are a must to share with the rest of your party. read more

Bookstore & Restaurant - Shrimp tacos. - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

We've walked passed this place for years and then we decided to have dinner here. We got there early and by 6 pm the line was on the street. We did not have a reservation - just came about 5:30. The menu is unique. It offers so many fresh choices that it was a touch decision - however I got my lobster roll here. It was big pieces of lobster great portions and French fries. Same price as everywhere but this was the real deal. Service was prompt but not rushed. A great place for late afternoon and then a walk to ice cream on the port. This is a keeper. And the prices were great! read more

Great casual place with killer views of the harbor. I have only had lunch here - never dinner so I can't comment on that. Everyone in my group had fish tacos -you can get fish or shrimp - they are fried but delicious. My weakness is fried chicken sandwiches- they have a killer one. I got it without the aioli - I'm more of a purist when it comes to this sandwich. Great wine and beer list. Try the Bravium Pinot Noir .... it's off the charts ! Overall very good -sit out on the deck on a nice day ! read more

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This was our first time here and I was pleasantly surprised that on a Sunday night in the middle of summer they were able to get us seated right away. We sat on the deck with insane winds, but it was the kind of wind where you think you're on a rollercoaster minus the nausea. I decided to get a rum based drink, which was delicious in its tropical goodness. The Oyster Po Boy was also pretty good, it was my first time having fried oysters and the bread helped counteract the fried breading. Later in the night my stomach was quite upset so that is why it was given four stars. Also got a chance to watch the sunset. I would recommend, but would caution against eating all the fried oysters at once, unless you wanna risk an upset stomach! read more

We eat here every summer and it never disappoints. The seafood is great and their house salad with their homemade cranberry vinaigrette is my favorite! I wish I could bottle that stuff and take it home. Love to eat on the upper deck and enjoy the views of the harbor/Mayo beach. read more

Reasonable food in a comfortable setting. The beer list and menu options offer an opportunity to have a pleasant meal. The service is attentive. read more

Bookstore & Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Wellfleet, Massachusetts

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Only tasty food was the clam chowder (which was really good). Everything else awful and expensive. Potato skins burned to a black dusty crisp. Fried fisherman's feast was tiny for $40. If I hadn't got an appetizer it would have literally not been enough food. None of it was seasoned, so the fries and cod were just bad. The crab cake appetizer wasn't really tasty, something less than generic. Swordfish sandwich wasn't anything special either, but had a tasty tartar sauce to redeem it. Waitress was ok. At first I thought she was working people to order more food, but she was just correct, all the portion sizes were tiny. Also didn't get great refills. Restaurant is pretty nice so I guess there's that! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants on Cape Cod, I go there every year and I always have the Oysters Rockefeller which is Five Wellfleet oysters baked with a blend of spinach, parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs and topped with mozzarella cheese! You will NEVER have fresher oysters as these oysters are caught right across the street in the Famous Wellfleet Bay! They are absolutely delicious! read more