The food was good but what you're paying for is the waterfront location and gorgeous sunset views! The menu has a variety to suit everyone. I highly recommend Landfall if you're looking for a Cape Cod experience. We took the family here for the last night of our 4 day stay and it didn't disappoint. The decor felt authentic yet fun and Cape Kitschy. We were seated next to the window and I made reservations right at sunset. Waves were lapping up on the pier just a few feet from the table! The restaurant is located right next to the Martha's Vineyard ferry so you get to watch the boats dock all evening. Made for beautiful photos and a memorable experience. Menu highlights: shrimp cocktail, oysters and the mixed fried seafood. Fresh & perfect bites! I wanted the quahog clam to be the best bite but it was more breading than clam, nothing a little clarified butter couldn't fix! Overall, great experience. read more

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Really enjoyed their clam strips, it was such a big portion for the price! And I love being on the water, such a great view! Only complaint is that it was fairly chaotic in there with the tables being really close together. read more

Landfall - Clam Strips - Seafood Near Me - Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Absolutely amazing experience! From views to service to food, everything was a solid 10. For drinks, I tried the Mai Tai while my coworker got the Spicy Cucumber Margarita. The Mai Tai had a stronger Orange taste than expected but I liked it! For apps we got Calamari and Oysters for the table. While I don't eat Oysters everyone else on the table loved it. For my main, I had the Vegetarian Sautée. Hands down the best one I've ever had. It was sautéed in white wine which enhanced the herb and butter flavors. The And, of course we had to order the Baked Stuffed Lobster. Beautiful presentation and great taste, the baked portion had breadcrumbs. A bit on the pricey side but definitely worth it in my opinion! Last, star of the show for me was the Strawberry Shortcake. It was a deconstructed cake and the strawberry purée is made in house! Absolutely delicious! read more

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From the moment we arrived until the moment we left it was a wonderful evening! Hostess was on top of it both when we arrived and to wish us well out the door! Grace took excellent care of us at the table. We weren't in a hurry and wanted to take our time with each course and she timed everything perfectly. I can't say enough about how fresh and delicious all of our food was. Those crab cakes though...perfection! Loved the decor as well, so many interesting pieces truly moved me. I'm an antique dealer and I just couldn't stop scanning the room for more treasures. We don't get to the Cape often but we will definitely be back when we next do! read more

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LANDFALL RESTAURANT 9 Luscombe Ave, Woods Hole, MA 02543 (508) 548-1758 Sunday September 28,2025 Reservation for 3 at 1:15 pm This was a fantastic experience for me and my two guests.The service was fantastic, the food was exqisite and the atmosphere was wonderful. I was up from the New Jersey Shore for my 60th high school reunion in Dedham Mass. My best friend ( who I have known for 74 of the 77 years of my life ) and his wife were with me and they were thrilled beyond words about the restaurant. Another plus - I saw the retired owner - Don Estes who was my former high school student 1972-1975 and I had not connected with him since he was 17, ( his daughter now is the third generation running the Landfall) ! What a wonderful day! If you are in the area the Landfall Restaurant is a must destination . You have not eaten great seafood until you have eaten there. Highly recommended! John Carter Angell, M.Ed. 520 Hillside Avenue Pine Beach, NJ 08741 732-814-0932 20 plus years teacher and administrator at three college prep boarding schools in CT, NJ, Pa. 20 plus years management experience in Private Security! read more

Landfall - Picture of me and owner Don Estes who I have known since 1972 when he was my high school student. - Seafood Near Me - Woods Hole, Massachusetts

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Food service and ambiance Nice bar right on the water some of the best Sunset viewing in woods hole. Great for romantic dinners Happy hours: 4pm-6pm bar snacks food. Friendly read more

We had lunch here en route to Logan from MV and we are so glad that we stopped in. The atmosphere is charming and the service very friendly from the host to the server. Food was good and the portions were quite generous. I loved my beet salad and lobster bisque. read more

You can't surpass the view. The ferry to and from Martha's Vineyard can be watched while you eat your dinner. Make sure to make a reservation for this restaurant and wait a little bit longer to get a window. The sun set was spectacular. The food was great. The wait staff was even better. I had two New England beers. The second beer, I said to my waiter, was my last one. He never asked or tried to push another beer on me. The food came out hot. I had the grilled salmon and French fries. We also split a lava cake dessert. The entree was fine but the lava cake was awesome. I kinda wished I did not share the dessert. If you go to this restaurant, want seafood, and a bit upscale, you will not be disappointed. read more

Landfall - Seafood Near Me - Woods Hole, Massachusetts

The landfall is a charming waterfront town favorite the seafood is so good and other seafood is fantastic the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of menu. Food was delicious and served with a smile. Fish bite were so fresh and delicious melted in your mouth. The staff all around was nice and friendly very welcoming. The owner take great pride in their restaurant and it shows read more

We loved our trip to Landfall. The views from the restaurant are so beautiful, especially during sunset. The restaurant decor is so fun and beautiful. We were a large group and our waitress was very attentive. Our drinks were great as well. The appetizers were nothing out of the ordinary but all good! For dinner I had the lobster roll, it was cooked perfectly but there certainly could have been more meat. Others in our party got the seafood broil dish, stuffed lobster, and pasta. Everyone was pleased! Thank you! read more

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My family and I love this restaurant. I bumped my review up to 5 stars for this year because the service was improved. We were given the proper utensils and water in the beginning of our meal which last year we were not. As per usual, the food is great. This year we tried the mozzarella sticks which were really good. Overall, I would definently recommend coming here. read more

Landfall - Outside of restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Woods Hole, Massachusetts

This is a quintessential Cape Cod restaurant with decor salvaged from ships and pretty views. They had the windows open in the early evening and we watched the boats go by, including the ferry. Despite the fact that we were a little more than five minutes late, they were able to seat us right away on a summer Friday night. I did call to let them know, and they were definitely busy so I appreciate that they held the table. Two of us got swordfish and loved it as it was perfectly cooked and seasoned as well as a big portion. Is it me or is swordfish usually dry? Not this! In general, the food was really good as was the service. The salads were crisp and everyone enjoyed their sides, specifically mashed potatoes or sweet potato fries. The vegetable side was just OK, perhaps a little overcooked so it didn't taste as fresh. That would be the only thing that I would do differently from a selection perspective. We didn't get to try dessert as we were full. Maybe next tim read more

We have gone to Landfall numerous times over the years, and I feel like it's gotten better. The ambiance is always great with the beautiful dining area. Our most recent visit was really good. We got oysters and calamari to start, both very fresh. I vividly remember their delicious seafood pasta from the last time we came several years ago, which was the first time I had swordfish. Of course I got it again and it was just as good as I remember! I'm not sure if my family members enjoyed their meal as much as I did, but imo this was a 5/5! read more

Landfall - Seafood pasta - Seafood Near Me - Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Tasty food, great service and a fun location! If you want to eat at a restaurant with plenty of local Woods Hole history, this is the place to go. We ate here for our rehearsal dinner 40 years ago and several times recently this past summer. It is still a terrific place to have lunch and dinner! read more

The lobster bisque was deconstructed so you know how much lobster they're giving you and delicious.

We came here for dinner for seven people and it was fantastic. We sat by the water and opened the door just a bit to let the breeze come in. My husband and I ordered the Californian, which consisted of fresh squeezed orange juice, grapefruit juice and vodka. It was amazing. For dinner, I got the kale salad with salmon, which was so good. read more

Landfall - Californian - Seafood Near Me - Woods Hole, Massachusetts

We got broiled seafood medley and fish and chips. Seafood medley was ok. Scallops were excellent; Swordfish was only dark meat and fishy. Fish and chips were good. Service (Hadley) was excellent. Ambiance was really cool. Much to look at. read more

I've visited Landfall Restaurant a couple of times, but I haven't written about them...until now. The last time I visited Landfall Restaurant was during the autumn of 2021. I know, last year. I am trying to catch up! They have a beautiful outdoor seating with fire pit and all the right ambiance. But the interior is really interesting, I recommend you taking a peek inside, even if you are eating at the outdoor dining area. Landfall is a waterfront restaurant, so it comes with beautiful view of the water! We ordered Corman Old Fashioned, a very nice drink to relax and wind down. And Landfall Lemonade, a very refreshing drink, perfect on a sunny day! We ordered a couple of appetizer dishes, Onion Rings, which were disappointing...overdone, and dried up. Stuffed Quahog, on the other hand, was excellent. For main dish, We had Grilled Fresh Swordfish, nice and juicy, Lobster Pie Casserole, packed with lobster chunks, Broiled Seafood Platter, with a nice amount seafood, and Seafood Newburg over Linguine, delicious! We all enjoyed our food. Since the dinner was all so nice, we decided to ordered Homemade Apple Crisp and Kahlua Parfait to share. Perfect way to end a nice meal! We had a nice dinner there, everything we ordered, except for the Onion Rings, were great. The ambiance, food, drinks, and the service was pleasant. read more

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Food: The scallops were over cooked and the side veggies had way too many onions. When you are paying $46.00 for an entree I expect a better presentation and tender scallops. They should take lessons from the "Blue Heron" in Sunderland, MA.... Service: I felt like our waitress forgot about us and had to flag her down to get a cocktail....waited a long time for food as the kitchen was "backed up". Ambiance: It was very busy but pleasant...the shorts on the wait staff were quite revealing which I'm sure was enjoyed by some. Not the same experience I have had at the Landfall in the past and in my opinion the Landfall has fallen!!! read more

Where do I begin? Their lobster bisque puts any other to shame - it is absolutely delicious & the lobster is tender and not over cooked! Our waitress was beyond attentive. The clam chowder was also very good. Their drinks are also fabulous - it's a must go to! read more

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The landfall is a great place to stop either right before your ferry or right after. We stopped in for lunch and were able to grab a table right on the water! The view is beautiful and the service is great. My lobster roll was pretty good but nothing out of this world. The one huge pro for this restaurant is the free valet parking right around the corner which saved us since finding parking anywhere was very difficult. read more

Landfall - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Went there opening weekend always a great experience. My only complaint was I ordered 1/2 dozen Oysters at $3.50 each and they were dried out. I asked the waiter if they were freshly shucked . He told me they were shucked at the beginning of the shift so they were sitting in a fridge for about 3 hours....he did take them back and brought us freshly shucked Oysters that were great....just wanted to put it out there as a "Buyers Beware". read more

I made reservations for our 40th wedding anniversary at this restaurant. due to the good reviews. The service and the food were excellent and of course, traveling to Cape Cod added to our anniversary experience. I had the surf and turf and the steak was absolutely perfect. If we travel back east to Cape Cod again,we will surely have another delicious meal at this establishment. The wait staff was very attentive to our needs and she was very helpful to make the dinner wonderful. read more

I read the reviews but I ignored most of them. They are on Open Table and I love getting points and then free food. Then there's the guy with the 2 stars that had a bad experience and was quick to point out the "touristy trappy" vibe of the place. DUH! Thanks captain obvious. WHAT the heck were you expecting in a "beachy seafood place" off the Martha's Vineyard boat? A French Riviera Bistro? JEEEEZZZEEE major on the majors people. The place has a family history and has has been around since before that area got infested by humans. Kitchy and eclectic, its like visiting the crazy cat lady/aunt that has so much weird stuff you don't know if you are coming or going. The water view is terrible. Unless you like murkey water and boats, and come in your best sunday Vineyard Vines garb. And don't ask for a Sam Adams - they don't have it. I'll tell you what they DO HAVE. GOOD FOOD. Reasonably priced. Need an Oil Change? $25 clams will serve you a pile of fried deliciousness - scallops, 2 HUGE shrimp, whole belly clams and chunks of scrod. Yea. Fried RIGHT. Upgrade 2.50 and get PERFECT onion rings. And that is how you eat by the ocean. Cheap booze. Cold cheap beer (Coors and budlight are abundant if that is YOUR vibe, certainly not mine), good service. So, ignore all the chuchky hanging everywhere (read their story), and just enjoy a beachy meal in a congested touristy area and ignore bird poop outside (unless you plan on telling the Seagulls to go to the private bathroom) and enjoy. The owners are so proud of their place. And they should be. They aren't the ones with issues. It's those rude and weird tourists who lose decorum and manners when they are on vacation. read more

We go often to enjoy the casual yet classy atmosphere the Landfall consistently offers. This is a well run establishment with a hard working friendly staff committed to making sure your dining experience is always top notch. Great food, service and views. read more

The food is not great, menu selection is limited and boring. Unfortunately Landfall has become a "tourist joint"! We won't be going back.

Completely overpriced- food was underwhelming to say the least. Tiny portions and no seasoning. The hostess was rude / refused request for seat change. The waitress was really nice however and quite helpful read more

Stopped here for dinner on a recent trip and was largely pleased. The atmosphere is a little formal inside, and we (not old) could barely see the menus due to the lighting. We went with salads and the calamari app. The calamari was excellent. The salads were also fantastic, though we both got seafood on top. My wife had salmon, which she loved, but I got scallops and they were super over-cooked and rubbery. I ended up leaving most of these at the bottom of the bowl and just eating the salad. For a $17 up-charge, this was a big miss on my end. However, the salad, service, and other aspects were all solid, so I ended up with 4-stars. I might skip the scallops in the future though. read more

We rode our bikes with or dog on the Shinning Sea bike path from North Falmouth to Woods Hole. There were only two places in Woods Hole we could take our dog. The Landfall had a very inviting patio at the entrance as well as a bike rack to lock our bikes. They provided a cooler of water so we could fill our dog's bowl. We ordered a lobster roll and a grilled cheese with bacon and tomato (I needed a break from seafood). The food was delicious. The inside of the restaurant felt like and old ship - a very nicely maintained old ship. We will definitely visit again. read more

Landfall - Our dog Willow hanging on the patio with her water bowl. - Seafood Near Me - Woods Hole, Massachusetts

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Excellent drinks and ridiculously good service. Loved everything we ordered, broiled seafood, lobster bisque, and clam chowder. Super delicious. read more

Landfall - Broiled scallops - Seafood Near Me - Woods Hole, Massachusetts

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Fried clams w bellies were good but small portion. Great ambiance. Make reservations. Steamers were a good portion.

I think 3.5 stars is just about right. My broiled seafood platter was nice and fresh (though the sauce was a bit heavy). The fried calamari was also solid and they were able to do it without the fried peppers. My dad enjoyed his baked lobster. The lobster roll was the most disappointing. Lots of good lobster meat but not much flavor (I had to dip the lobster in my extra butter sauce). Decent wine list and very friendly service (if not particularly experienced). The outdoor seating had umbrellas but wouldn't be enough coverage if it rained. I rounded up to 4 because the patio is dog friendly:). read more

Landfall - Outdoor patio doesn't have water views but does allow for dogs! - Seafood Near Me - Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Go there for a drink but skip the food . This restaurant is beautifully located overlooking the sea. The food and service unfortunately do not live up to the expectations. I ordered a lobster roll which was served dry and tasteless. For $35 you expect some condiments or some seasoning in your food. It was bone dry with no sauce , salad or anything . It comes with a side of coleslaw ( the only saving grace of that roll) which they were out of and they informed me about this after they got my order. They were just being lazy because when I stressed on getting some coleslaw they said they can make a fresh batch in 5 mins . read more

Went to the Landfall restaurant at 4:15pm on a weekday with my spouse and mother who is 100 years of age and in a wheelchair (to be fair, she looks 85). Hostess Jessica asked if we were having dinner. We volunteered that we were thinking of having drinks. Jessica said in that case we had to sit outside or on an actual bench by the entrance door if we were only having drinks. I might understand if the place was busy, but there were only about 2 tables inside the entire restaurant that were occupied. There was no one else waiting to be seated The hostess rudely stated it was the restaurants policy to require patrons to sit outside or at the bar. Obviously, a person in a wheelchair can't sit on a bar stool. We went to another empty restaurant and had apps and drinks and were seated at a table. Our bill was $87. Seems like $87 should buy you a table for a customer in a wheelchair at Landfall. We emailed our concerns over rude treatment with possible ADA violations to the owner of Landfall, but never received a reply . Will not dine there again. Rude, disrespectful, and unaccommodating to the disabled elderly population. They have come a long way from their humble roots. read more

Loved the vibe and the food. Service was great too. Highly recommend. I had assumed it was too touristy but we were surprised and pleased.

Oof, I'll start with the positives (this won't take long). The peppercorn Parmesan salad dressing is stellar. Free valet parking is a nice perk. With that out of the way, let's get down to the negs. There were four chairs at our table. Two of them were covered in bird poop. Thankfully, we only had 2 in our party and we were able to deftly maneuver to non-poop chairs. I ordered a lobster roll. 10 minutes later, the waiter said they ran out of lobster rolls, but somehow all the other lobster dishes were available. Moving on... Got a dozen oysters. They arrived submerged in water with a few ice cubes. Lousy shuck, shell pieces in most of them. Poots. I'd expect better in Idaho. An hour after the oysters, the waiter indicated there was a "kitchen malfunction" and our lobsters would finally arrive soon. No idea what that means, but we were finally served the skimpiest and most overcooked lobsters I've ever seen for $50 each. Dried out cold fries on the side. I told the waiter this was a very disappointing experience, and he didn't even respond. The location says it all. Total tourist trap. If you're hammered and coming off the ferry, this place is perfect for you! All others will do better with a filet-o-fish at McDonald's. Astoundingly, you have to give a credit card to make a reservation at this bucket by-the-sea. Nope! Stopped at Cumby's on the way home to eat a Snickers and forget the pure misery of this brutal meal. Landfall? More like Landfail or Landfill. Hard pass! read more

This is 5 star all the way. Good service and amazing atmosphere overlooking the harbor. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. My lobster was cooked perfectly. The seafood platter of scallops, shrimps, clams with garlic mash was amazing. Salad and garlic bread was delicious. This is a must visit if you are in Falmouth or the Upper Cape. Good specials and a menu that is a seafood lovers delight. Landfall is the real deal. read more

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OK so why three stars for a beautiful waterfront restaurant. Mostly the food along with the overpriced menu items. The view was lovely the table was nice, the Aperol spritz was festive, but the food was just underwhelming for the price. The fried calamari appetizer was mainly tentacles and lacked flavor. My grilled salmon with garlic mashed potatoes was just lackluster. I mean I wanted to love it but it was really just OK. My husband said the same Said the same about his dinner. And when you're spending 200 bucks once you've had a drink an appetizer dinner and wine it should be really good. If I went again it might be for lunch or drinks and appetizers but not the whole dinner deal. read more

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Ambiance is stunning. Dine at sunset if you can. Order the painkiller if you like a tropical drink . Such a nice spot. Parking is free for diners and definitely make reservations in advance. Woods Hole is great for walking around before you dine. read more

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The food was incredible! I forgot to take a picture of the fish and chips special, but it was really high quality stuff-- the fish was very tender and the "chips" were thick wedges of potato with crisped skin. The bread came pre-buttered and was just the right amount. And the mug of clam chowder came in an actual mug. We also finished with the Summer Berry Cobbler, which was great! The server was top-notch, on top of everything and clearly very familiar with the menu. He was quick, helpful, and effective. The overall ambience was great, too. We came before the dinner rush and got put right by the opened doors along the water and got a hint of a view of the ferry! read more

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