Have wanted to explore "The Ho" for years now and finally had the opportunity to do so this past Thursday solo. They post lunch and dinner specials pretty much everyday on their FB page and so I knew Thursday night was prime rib night and that's what I enjoyed as a dietary splurge along with a double helping of sautéed green beans. Both were excellent and at the best price for a flavorful 12 ounces of prime rib (I am guessing as to the weight) of any place I have been to or seen advertised on the Upper or Mid-Cape area. The place is adorable with all the charm of a college bar in a small town. I had to wait to be seated. There are probably as many seats at the long, curvy bar as there are seats at the tables. But they have a system for entering your name in a computer to be on the wait list. It's easier to get a solo seat at the bar than to get two at the bar or a table. But the wait wasn't long and it gave me a chance to notice that the place has a kind of "Cheers" quality to it where lots of people know the wait staff and seem to know each other. It made eating there, among so many friendly people, extremely comfortable even though I knew no one. Because I was at the bar I did order two adult beverages (looking for any excuse--lol)--bourbon highballs--which were quite strong and tasty. Shout out to Lisa, one of the ample number of friendly people working behind the bar, who brought me a container of delicious horseradish sauce to go along with the prime rib. Tip: parking on School Street in Cotuit can be a challenge, but there is a large bank parking lot about half a block down the street, west of The Ho which is suitable for parking after banking hours. Looking forward to having many more meals here in the future. read more

We love you guys, will always come to the Ho. It's a Cotuit and Cape gem and my family's been coming here for decades. That's why I hope it gets a little less hectic service-wise. It's impossible to place an order over the phone and when we get there to order in person it's not busy. The takeout was ok but clearly rushed. Let us love you! Please make some small service changes! read more

The "Ho" is the best! Great Staff, great food, price is right! The pour of wine is world class. I highly recommend the Kettle Ho! read more

Best ,stuffed quahogs , Best fried clams,best lobster roll. Everything there is good . I love the staff . read more

The wait for this place was way too long. Unfortunately, there weren't many other options in this area and as we had spent most of the day on the road and were starving, we decided beggars couldn't be choosers. When we were offered bar seating, we leapt at the opportunity. This, too, was a mistake, especially since we were shoved at the far end of the bar, in a corner that was frequently overlooked. We had to flag down a server each time we wanted something. It took at least 20 minutes for them to realize we still didn't have our waters. The night was off to a poor start. We settled on the shrimp scampi and the giant lobster roll for our entrees. The shrimp scampi was disappointing to say the least. It was underseasoned and lacked the garlicky goodness characteristic of this dish. The noodles were fine, but the dish was much too watery and the sauce it came with seemed more souplike than anything else. On the bright side, the giant lobster roll was decent. The roll was stuffed to the brim with mayo-crab mixture. I liked the brioche roll. The fries and coleslaw weren't bad either. If I were to return, I would definitely choose to go out a less popular hour but given the experience I had, a return is unlikely. It would be foolish to think there aren't better lobster rolls in the Cape Cod area with better service. read more

Kettle Ho is the best place in Cotuit! Amazing food, local and comfortable atmosphere and the owners are wonderful! Sam is by far the best bartender I've met in a long time. I would recommend this place to everyone who is in the area! read more

Best bar in America. Friendly employees and patrons, no pretense, delicious drinks and food. "Not the Ho you used to know." Simply epic. 3/2/07 - I feel the need to update my Ho review. It's so damn good....I realize I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to bars, given my penchant for adult beverages. But this really is the shiznit. Not to mention it is a 10 minute walk from my best friend's parents' summer house and the beach. Such a fun joint - summer folk and locals get along great, and I've never gone there without meeting some new people and having at least one shot or drink bought for me. On a giggly note, there is a business right next door called Mycock Real Estate and Insurance. No lie, check it out for yourself. read more

Great food and service but I never can get a seat. Small place and very busy. I don't eat early but I try to get a seat at the bar but it's hit or mostly miss. read more

service stinks third time waited almost two hrs and saw people arrive after us they must have favs although no reservations !very loud food decent reservation people said they called us although we were sitting at bar next to reservations not worth two plus hrs need management read more

Drinks came at 6:15, appetizers arrived at 7:45. Terrible service. Apparently, Trish lost our order and had to put it in again. Food was OK but not hot. Scrod, scampi, and some pasta dish... not too flavorful either. It was better with prior management. Sorry, but not anymore! read more

Food was not that great Service was so so Wanna be chased outside the restaurant because your server did not feel you tipped her enough for phoning in her service This is your place For the money find another Place to be overcharged for Ordinary food read more

Here's a fact: best lobster rolls on the cape. There, I said it! It's true. Mourning now that it only opens at 3 today. read more

Nice place. I don't know the history, but I looks like someone converted a single family small house into a bar. Definite local place, but the tourists were treated no differently. I had the KH Burger and it was great. Service was fine. Slow a little at times, but everyone is understaffed. My buddy complained there wasn't enough Mayo on his lobster roll, but if you saw the portions?!?! Wow. Lol. Just get some Mayo on the side. All in all? Great spot. read more

This was the worst restaurant I've been to on the Cape. The food was subpar and these were the worst oysters I've had in my life. Dirty & small. The staff was nice when interacting with us but extremely inattentive. Was very much hoping for a better experience. read more

DO NOT GO IF ANYONE IN YOUR PARTY HAS A SHELLFISH ALLERGY. Cook will refuse to serve you due to "small kitchen and unable to prepare any food shellfish free". Find another restaurant. read more

This was my favorite bar/restaurant for many years. They recently got rid of all draft beer, as in removed the taps! If I want a can of beer I'll open it myself at home for way less than they charge. The waitstaff is great, but ownership is out of touch with customers. read more

Just had lunch and had such an enjoyable experience Caleigh was our waitress and was new to the restaurant but so friendly and helpful. Great balance of checking on us but not feeling like it is too much. Menu is pub food but everyone liked what they got a perfect for when you want a burger. Love that it doesn't feel like every place else you go but feels like a good community bar. read more

Fun fun fun! Good food, total Cape atmosphere! I had a burger and my friend the Lobstah roll both were prepared perfectly. I would recommended for a quick bite or a group looking for drinks and snacks! read more

Best seafood on cape cod, super friendly staff and good service, never had a bad meal, lots of entertainment for all ages.

If you want waitstaff/hostess to ignore you for 20 minutes while seated as they wait on folks who came in after you this is the place to go!! Asked waitress/hostess twice for menu and still ignored;. They couldn't have cared less as they blatantly ignored us - shame as we like to support local businesses. We won't be back nor recommend. read more

A fantastic cozy local spot. Great service and great food. Nothing fancy. Very casual. Lots of people laughing and joking and the staff is very friendly. read more

Loved it Good food Had the prime rib and my wife had buffalo chicken fingers All tasty Happy people here Good pour on drinks We will return read more

The "Ho" as locals refer to it, has been an institution in Cotuit and the surrounding area for literally decades. As a kid we went here after swimming lessons. Things were different then, but I have enjoyed watching this place evolve into a wonderful place to relax and dine. Definitely worth checking out. Cotuit is so charming. read more

There's something special about this place tucked into the small village of Cotuit. We have visited a few times now and each time feel like we are one of the locals, striking up great conversations with people and generally enjoying the vibe. The food is pretty standard Cape fare but it's served with a smile... the staff are great. My husband and I are psyched that this place will be our local! read more

I could eat and drink here everyday. there is no place with nicer people, better food, cold drinks and the fact that u can walk to the water from the bar isnt too shabby. Just go, get a burger and you'll see. read more

I love the Kettle-Ho. I've been coming here since I was a child. It used to look like a little diner/ice cream shop and I'd go here to eat breakfast with my grandfather. Later on, it got really bad. (Somewhere around 2004.) I stopped going and that's pretty bad since our vacation house is few houses down. Well folks, the pendulum has swung and the food is good again! Someone fixed the menu and renovated it to look like a local watering hole. THAT is why I like it. It's not pretentious. I don't have to dress up. And I always run into someone I know. What more could you want? I'd like to see more consistency in the food because when it's good, it's great. Also, the walls could use some SWAG. If its going to be a bar I want to see license plates, college representation and other tchotchke compiled from the locals and annual vacationers that support it. read more

Ate here last week for first time based on recommendations from friends. I had the seafood casserole and it was amazing. All fresh caught that day and prepared with breadcrumbs and butter. Great meal and will go back soon. read more

staff cant get out of their own way- food absolutely terrible but how could it be good when the staff and owners are working the kitchen as they cant hire a proper cook. it going to be a long cold lonely winter for the Ho. read more

Around 7:00p on a summer Friday night, we happened on a spot on the curb in front, which translated to a table for 4 in about 20 minutes. Lucky for me, there is a playground around the corner that kept the toddler engaged while the gentlemen took advantage of the local brews on tap. Once seated, we started with onion rings. Our local expert explained the pride that New Englanders take in their onion rings, and it was clear in the large plate piled high of perfectly golden rings. Rather than the heavily floured batter that easily separates from the onion itself that I've seen too much of lately, these lightly-battered rings were crisp and tasty - not too greasy and not separating. While I'd heard good things about the burger, I couldn't miss the seafood this close to the coast. I had the fish and chips. Again, I appreciated the ratio of batter to fish, and that it was crispy, not soggy. The fries were decent, nothing special. My main disappointment was that they didn't have malt vinegar, only the tartar sauce that is served with the dish. I'm not a fan of coleslaw in general, and the accompanying coleslaw did nothing to remedy that. I got a bite of fried shrimp and fried calamari. The batter on all of it tasted about the same and had a good amount of crispiness. My phone was dying, but our server was kind enough to plug it in and keep an eye on it near the bar. The place was quite busy, so while the server didn't rush us, we hurried out the door to give our spot to others who were waiting. Great local place that was welcoming for tourists as well! read more

Great dining and experience. Both lobster roll and swordfish were huge servings, and delicious. read more

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I've always been a fan of this place, but all the more so since Osterville's been blowing out its undeveloped land in favor of the second homers, turning those bar/restaurants almost exclusively into summer folk haunts. Cotuit, by contrast, will always be a little off the beaten path, though the Kettle Ho never wants for customers. The bartenders and staff are no-nonsense folks, which is good for those of us who hold our liquor, and bad for those who consider each bar some kind of drunken playground for adults. I myself may fall on either side of the coin depending on the day and season. Another note on drinks, if you're looking for an awesome bloody mary, see if Taylor will make a batch. In any case, though the food is a little pricey for the fare and I tend to stick with the safety of a stuffed quahog, I did once have the best steak I've ever eaten at a restaurant there in 2012. It was a special on the board, I believe called the "cowboy steak." If it happens to be available, you can't go wrong with that one no matter the price. Overall a great and unique Cape Cod spot. read more

This place has the best lobster rolls! They are expensive, but they do not disappoint. The lobster rolls are stuffed with lobster, and they taste very good. They also toast the rolls with butter which makes them even better. If you're here you should definitely try the lobster roll! read more

like everyone said already - the food is great ( devoured some fresh mussels last nite) the atmosphere is relaxed. The tourists coexist peacefully with the regulars .Fairly good selection of wine - beer great - try that new coffee tequila - sounds gross but a great night cap! Have fun at the Ho! read more

Been going here for curbside and they have not disappointed. Would like to go back inside but the food is great to take home. Go to the Ho!

Unable to give rating as yelp said it was open 3-midnight and we got there at 5:30 and it was clearly closed. Monday sept 9, 2019.

I have probably been here about 15 times and I have yet to be disappointed! The service is always excellent and the food is very good. The prime rib on Thursday is spectacular but goes quick so get there early and the rib eye on Friday and Saturday is very good also. Place is rather small so you may have to wait to be seated for a little while but it's worth the wait! Great local atmosphere and I recommend giving it a try! read more

Great fried seafood place. Honest food, good service, fun place. Crowded, but it is what it is. Good bar.

Been going to this place for years. My go to meal is the stuffed quahog with the fish sandwich! Both are awesome, especially the quahog. Everything else I've ever tried had also been really good...fisherman's platter, cotuit reuben, chowder, chili. All is good here. Great place to have a drink to beat the heat or at the end of a long day. If there is a wait and you have kids, there is a cool playground right behind the kho. read more

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If you haven't been here yet, take a drive down! It's worth the trip. Delicious seafood! Best quahogs on Cape Cod! Prime rib (Thursdays) YUMMMM. Staff is the best! read more

This is an excellent choice if you are staying in the Cotuit area. It's pretty busy but you can order to go.