Cafe Maria

I can't believe I've never reviewed this place before because my friends and I eat here every year…read moreduring our annual P-Town trip. We've never had a bad meal here....everything is always great; food, service, drinks are all terrific. Usually, I'll have one of their signature cocktails (although this year I just had ginger ale) and cheesy garlic bread is always a must. I have been in a rut the past few years ordering the chicken parm but it's soooo good and also the portion is gigantic so I take half of it home for lunch the next day. The desserts are always a treat. This year we had the chocolate bomb, key lime pie and turtle cheesecake. They were all winners but the turtle cheesecake took the gold medal. Just writing my review, it makes me want to go back so I'll be looking forward to my next visit.

We went for breakfast during a recent stay in Provincetown. The restaurant was very busy, both…read moreinside and outside, but unfortunately, the kitchen seemed completely overwhelmed. It honestly felt like an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. It took over 45 minutes for our breakfast to arrive, and during that time, no one came by to refill our coffee or water. The service felt aloof and inattentive, and management never came over to acknowledge the excessive wait or address the situation. The only explanation we received was that they were busy. We certainly understand that restaurants can get overwhelmed during peak times, but being busy shouldn't mean that basic service and communication disappear. Overall, it was a very disappointing breakfast experience.

Chicken Parm

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Ocean 193

4.4(131 reviews)

0.2 mi

7 stars if the weather is good and your high top seat faces the water…read more The food and the cocktails are good. We enjoyed the Crispy Tuna. The highlight was the view of the harbor. The service was attentive.

Really bland chowder, could barely taste anything besides... parsley?…read more Stale oyster crackers. Really odd, unhelpful service, kept having to flag people down and asking multiple times for basic items. Gorgeous view! Not so much returning :/ Managerial response infuriating, reconsidered the star rating here.

Tina Tartare

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Our cocktails with our view of the bay

Cafe Heaven

3.8(428 reviews)

0.2 mi

We stopped in for breakfast and the place is awesome. It has a great menu. The staff are friendly…read moreand attentive even though it was super busy. The food was delicious. I had the French toast and my hubby had the poached eggs. We had a side order of corned beef hash which was spicy (flavorful) and delicious. I would highly recommend it. So many good restaurants in Provincetown but this one is one of the best.

Cafe Heaven is a pretty consistent place for breakfast or lunch. We have been here several times…read morefor both, plus sat at the bar just for cocktails. We had breakfast one morning, and had a really friendly server. I had the blueberry pancakes, they had a touch of corn meal in them, which made the texture not as fluffy. But the taste was great. My husband had a delicious raspberry muffin, then eggs benedict. Overall a wonderful breakfast. Our lunch visit was served with just average service. But we enjoyed the clam chowder, even with a heavy pepper taste. Then my husband had the lobster roll, and i had the croque monsieur. Both were tasty and good, and we shared a Cape Cod beer to top it off. The cafe can get really busy at times, and it's tight moving around inside. But the food is good, and service is ok.

Breakfast burrito

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Chach Restaurant

4.2(219 reviews)

0.4 mi

My partner and I stumbled upon this little diner totally by accident. We were SO happy with it! The…read moreservice was wonderful, and the food was perfect. I'm the weird one that likes greens with breakfast, and they have them! And avocado, too! The buttermilk dressing recommendation was perfect. The home fries were perfect. The eggs were awesome. We will definitely make this one of our favourite places now!

3.5 The service was good - very attentive with refilling coffee, in particular…read more The food was good. The French toast special was tasty, and the egg dish was pretty standard, nothing special. They have daily specials, which is where we got the French toast from. No regrets coming here, but we would try a different place next time.

All of the beverages.

French toast with a side of bacon

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Specials October 2023

Butch's

4.2(17 reviews)

I come to the cape every year with my family and we heard the absolute best things about Butch's…read more We usually go to Strangers and Saints on our first night out but we heard that this restaurant was all the rage. It might even be our new favorite. My family ordered the deviled eggs, which I got to try and I ordered a cheeseburger with french fries. I had never heard of a restaurant using shredded cheese on a burger so that was a unique experience. It was still good though. I asked for my burger cooked rare and they did just that. The meat was seasoned pretty well and the french fries hit the spot. I ordered two diet cokes that went down FAST and really washed everything down. I was happy with the service and I love that it's an LGBTQ+ owned business. The history of the restaurant is really sweet and I've heard that the owners of the restaurant will even come out to say hi to you if you ask to meet them. Overall it was a great dining experience and I would love to try more items on the menu in the future.

We had a great birthday meal at Butch's Crown in the end of July!…read more The salads were divine. The brussel sprout elote salad was super super flavorful and tasty. The chopped italian salad was also really good. We highly recommend the salads! Next we had sandwiches for our meal. The cod bahn mi was very light and refreshing. The burger was massive and also quite tasty. I had the chicken sandwich and it was very good but a little too spicy for me. All the sandwiches came w chips except the burger was served with good fries. For dessert we shared the praline sundae and peach and blackberry cobbler. Both were incredible. Service was attentive and warm! Eli was our server and deserves all 5 stars as do the bussers who kept our waters filled and table clean

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The Canteen

4.2(1.5k reviews)

Love this spot, doesn't seem like much from the front but they have a pretty big beach area in the…read moreback. You order in the front, are given a number, and then the food is brought to you. There's also a bar in the back so you don't have to get back in line at the front. We ordered the Brussel sprouts and the oyster flight that included 4 differently prepared oysters. Our favorite was the oysters Davenport and we ordered a dozen more of those. I def regret not ordering the fish tacos, because they looked amazing, but I will be back. For drinks we tried the mimosa and frose, and the frose was def the fave.

They've got quite a system going here. They are quick with the food. We enjoyed the raucous…read moreafternoon crowd. The food was only fair. We had a dozen oysters that were lame. Clearly they had been shucked hours beforehand and no longer had any brine in the shell

The Canteen

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Outside bar

Squealing Pig

4.0(648 reviews)

A tasty meal! We sat at the bar and ordered lunch. I started with the Smokey seafood chowder and it…read morewas delish. It is not as thick as you may expect but it is still very good. Next, we shared the Cape Cod Fish Fry and it was perfect. The fish was fresh and the batter was crisp but not greasy. It was possibly the best mixed fried seafood plate I've had so far. I also had a glass of white wine, which was good. The bartender was attentive and nice. The interior was cool and cozy. I would definitely return to this place.

EXTREMELY DISTURBING EXPERIENCE WITH THE WAITER!…read more This took place around 9:00 PM on Thursday, June 4. Our group consisted of three couples dining together. At the end of the meal, we asked if the bill could be split into thirds. Our waiter, Martin P., told us that he would not split the check and instead instructed us to write down exactly what each person ordered so that he could charge us separately. Although no other restaurant we visited in Provincetown required us to do this, we followed his instructions and listed our individual items. When Martin returned, he was visibly upset and stated that our payments were approximately $70 short. There was confusion because our group was trying to determine who had already paid, who had not, and whether something had been missed in the calculations. I even asked whether we were expected to calculate individual tax amounts ourselves, as no one knew what tax would be for each separate charge. Rather than calmly helping us resolve the discrepancy, Martin began yelling at our group. At one point he stated, "If I don't get $70, I am going to charge one of the credit cards that I have." This immediately concerned us. We were not refusing to pay. We were actively trying to understand where the discrepancy occurred and make sure the restaurant received the full amount owed. To resolve the issue, one of my friends and I went with Martin into a back room to review the charges. After reviewing everything, my friend agreed to pay the remaining balance immediately. The payment was processed and the bill was fully paid. At that point I was trying to calm the situation and bring it to a close. Instead, Martin became even more agitated and began yelling profanities at us. He shouted, "Get the f*** out of my restaurant! It's people like you why we don't split checks! You all need to get the f*** out now!" Other people started noticing this go down. We were stunned. The bill had been paid. Nobody was attempting to leave without paying. We were simply trying to resolve a billing issue after following the waiter's instructions. As we were leaving, my wife later told me that Martin placed his HAND ON HER BACK and guided her toward the exit. While it was not forceful, it felt unnecessary and added to an already hostile and intimidating experience. What happened next is why I ultimately decided to write this review. A few days later, while walking through Provincetown looking for a place to have lunch, our group passed The Mayflower Food & Drink and noticed Martin working there. When he saw us, he deliberately tapped on the glass to get our attention. After making eye contact, he made a hand gesture across his neck and pointed for us to leave and keep walking. The original incident had already ended. The bill had been paid. Yet days later he still felt the need to single out our group and signal that we were unwelcome. Had this simply been confusion over a split check, I would not be writing this review. Billing mistakes happen. What I cannot overlook is being threatened with unauthorized credit card charges, being screamed at with profanity while attempting to resolve the issue, being ordered out after the bill had been paid, Martin touching my wife, and then encountering the same employee days later making a gesture directed at our group from another restaurant. This experience was troubling enough that I believe others should be aware of it.

Let 'Em Hang

Hubs' Cubano

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Post Office Cafe & Cabaret

3.5(286 reviews)

We have been coming to the Post Office for many years. Under the old owners, it became more of a…read morehabit than actually enjoying the meal. But that has changed!! We ate here 3 times over the Carnival week. The service is stellar and the food is so much better!! We sat outside and they have the area covered with umbrellas so you can even sit outside during the rain! French toast with berries is very good. Avocado toast was great, I especially loved the pickled onions. I didn't love the egg sandwich as it was a bit plain but the tater tot's were seasoned and actually really good! My favorite was the cinnamon roll though! They have a drag show for brunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays too. I am so happy someone bought it and made it so much better!

Great place for a show in Provincetown! We enjoyed Nina West in "Oh, Scary!". She was such a great…read moreentertainer, with original songs about Ptown. Loved the costume changes, and video production she did to support her show. Some of the best parts was when she engaged with the audience. We loved her and the show! A good venue to enjoy a good show.

¡Fun Pop!

Fish and chips $23 (04.04.2025)

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Ms. Cummings!

Yolqueria

4.3(270 reviews)

0.3 mi

Had brunch and forgot to take photos but it was absolutely delicious! The service was excellent…read more It's a small place and at brunch they have Mexican food and then it changes to a new restaurant serving Mediterranean at night. I recommend this place.

Came in for breakfast and got the Mexican folded eggs which was full of carnitas and onions. I've…read morenever seen this before and figured I had to give it a try. It was delicious and I would order it again. I also had the cold brew, which was fine, but nothing special. Service was good, and if you're coming with a big party for breakfast, there can be a wait since there are no reservations so be prepared. Overall, a great place and would come again.

Inside

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Parfait

Provincetown Brewing

4.0(95 reviews)

Sat outside on the patio with our dog. Love how dog friendly this entire town is!…read more We started with two beers and the clam chowder fries. The clam chowder fries were delicious! I had the lobster roll and my husband and the barnyard burger. The lobster roll was a large portion and so tasty. The burger a solid burger. We ordered a frosé and another beer. The frosé was STRONG. Our server was great! Super friendly and welcoming.

We were in P-town for a couple of days in the last week of September. I'm a brewery tourist, so…read morethis was a mandatory stop. The beer was ok. Average. Bar food menu. I had the Loooong corn dog along with wings. It was decent. The service was good. Nice decor. This is a new location ( the Crown and Anchor). They moved To this location around Memorial Day 2025. Nice outdoor seating area. Right in the thick of commercial street.

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Brian D.

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4

3 months ago

If you're in Provincetown, don't skip the linguica breakfast sandwich at Cafe Maria. It's simple, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The Portuguese muffin, perfectly cooked egg, melted cheese, and flavorful linguica make it one of the best breakfasts in town. Grab a coffee, sit outside, and enjoy one of those classic Ptown mornings. Highly recommend. read more

Susan S.

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4

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11 years ago

While walking on commercial street we just happened to find this place while wanted to take a walk on the beach. We had great sandwiches and took a nice walk and enjoyed them on the beach. What a fantastic experience. Nice selection of sandwiches coffee and drinks. Check it out... right in the center of town. read more

Tom W.

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14

13

11 years ago

Great sandwiches, great location. She has the best grilled chicken on a while wheat baguette - we just love it. She is in a great spot to sit and relax and take in the view. Its counter service not a real restaurant but a great choice when you just want something casual down on the waterfront. read more

Vincent M.

14

5

14 years ago

This is a great little cafe off commercial street a great cup of coffee and there italian sandwich reminds me of something you can get at the North End in Boston!!! read more

Stacey R.

4

2

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6 years ago

We loved this place so much, the line was worth the wait more than once during our short visit!

Kevandtony S.

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9 years ago

best chicken salad in town and baguettes are delicious!!

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