This restaurant is consistently excellent. We have gone there the last 3 years on our visit to Cape Cod. Each and every time, the food was great, and the service was outstanding. It is a nice and peaceful atmosphere. Can't wait until my visit next year. read more

Always top rate menu selections to choose from with an efficient caring staff but make your reservations early since it is a very popular dining experience. read more

Three of us visited Scargo Cafe on a Thursday night. Crowded but everything moved along well. We got our table promptly, the waitress was attentive but not bothersome, our food was terrific. The French Onion Soup was to die for; the Calamari done the only good way (RI style), and the salad was terrific. The desert menu is quite limited. Highly recommended. read more

Food was so good. Bread was top 1%. Service staff was great. Highly recommend for anyone in or visiting Dennis

We had a Mothers day get together at Scargo today. in my opinion it is an overpriced, over rated restaurant . Although the only thing that appealed to ME on the menu was the $21 hamburg which wasn't as good as Burger King. My wife's $27 entree was terrible and all she ate was the dry chicken slices with balsamic; the orange vegetable whatever it was was ice cold, and the stuff that looked like rice was terrible. Noone at our table was thrilled with what they had, even though the tab was about $300. for the 7 of us. Never again! Sam read more

I had dinner here last week. It was the second time I had been here. The drinks were fabulous and the food is outstanding. The only downfall was the long wait (even on a Monday) and it was a bit noisy for my liking. I'm excited to come back during the off season when it's a little less rowdy! read more

Ambiance was great. It's a cute little spot for dinner if you want something more. The food is good, it just was too fancy for my taste. Service was also amazing. I wish the pasta primavera had more pasta and less veggies. read more

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Wasn't overly impressed with the food but it may have just been what I ordered. We got the spinach and artichoke dip to start then the shrimp scampi flatbread, pasta primavera and spicy chicken sandwich. The dip was kind of bland but decent, pasta also lacking flavor with gigantic chunks of undercooked vegetables. Chicken sandwich and flatbread were good though. Bread is super good! Servers were all very friendly. Interior is very dark and a bit dated. Has potential to be great with some minor improvements. Was crowded on a Monday at 12:30, so can only imagine what its like on the weekends. Make a reservation. read more

Scargo Cafe - Pasta primavera - American Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

The filet was drowned in a wine reduction. Literally served in a soup bowl of liquid. Why?? Why do this to what should be perfectly good meat unless you are hiding something like old or not top grade filet? The potatoes had a really strange flavor to them. Odd. Like they were made with expired or sour milk. The spinach was soaked and so limp in the filet sauce. No. Just no.my fault. I just wanted a. Nice filet mignon. I should have realized it would be served ala bathtub full of liquid and either asked for it on the side or not at all. Service was good. Ambience is alright. read more

So glad we chose to visit this place while on the Cape. The tiny greenhouses on the patio are so ingenious, with the space heaters for added warmth, made a chilly March afternoon a delight! The hostess seated is promptly, and our waitress checked on us right away. We started with the spinach & artichoke dip, which had chunks of artichoke, and was very tasty. I had the swordfish entre', which was cooked perfectly; could've used a bit more seasoning, but the herb-butter was great. My wife had the buffalo chicken sliders, which had a nice kick, but didn't overwhelm the overall flavor. We've rarely dined out since COVID, and the staff did an excellent job cleaning everything, and facilitating quick service. High praise for our waitress. Would highly recommend. read more

Good food, fair pricing, friendly prompt service, have returned many times- never disappointed

Great food and service. Very nice atmosphere and consistently quality food. One of the few places that has a fairly large and diverse menu and can pull it off. This is our go to place when we are looking for a good meal in a relaxed atmosphere. read more

Great menu, service, and the place is packed year round.... why? Go see for yourself. AW read more

I can't believe we hadn't come here sooner! I love that they have a private parking lot (with a good amount of spaces). When you walk in, you are greeted with rustic/modern beautiful decor and a welcoming ambience. It seems that the dining areas are a bit spread out, some upstairs, some down, and a few broken up rooms that each offer a bit of a different experience. The hostess seated us at a nice, comfy table next to the window. The drink menu was extensive, with lots of crafty cocktail options. We enjoyed our server as well. The espresso martini was amazing! For appetizers, we tried the Rhode Island Calamari and the Scargo Oysters. Both were yummy, but I preferred the calamari. All of the entrees that our table ordered were also good. The lobster roll was full of awesome chunks, full claws, and just a tiny bit of mayo. You could really taste the lobster which I liked. The men ordered the Reuben and were both impressed. I would also suggest the Asian Fish Sandwich. We opted out on dessert although they sounded lovely! read more

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Ate dinner here with my mother in law Friday... early dinner given she is older and we went on a nice long walk to work up an appetite. She was waiting for the swordfish which has a great reputation as being one of the best. It did not disappoint. I on the other hand ordered the pistachio Scrod that was presented on top of a Gouda risotto. So it was a very white on white dish. There was little crust given it said "encrusted" and would call it a dusting of crumbs and maybe a fleck of pistachio. The fish was fresh and tender. The risotto was bland and watery. They brought me parmesan risotto after I mentioned this, although it was merely a tad better. Also there is no vegetable offered with this dish. So it's safe to say I wouldn't order the Scrod or a risotto. Get the swordfish. read more

Scargo Cafe - American Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

My daughter and I were excited to try this place as vegans. It is generally so hard to find good vegan offerings at restaurants and we were concerned we might not find any options here at the Cape. We were delighted to find the tofu teriyaki power bowl. The fried tofu was cooked well and it was loaded with flavorful, healthy ingredients. My husband also enjoyed his French dip sandwich and fries. Marissa provided excellent and efficient service. Our food came promptly and was hot and delicious! Thank you for a lovely meal! We will be back!! read more

One of the best meals I have ever had on Cape Cod. Meal was so good we went back the next night. Knowledgeable staff, friendly and efficient. First night we had Jon. Helped us make our selections with recommendations. 2 nd night our waitress was Coral. Couldn't make up our minds. Asked what she would recommend. Funny, none of them were what caught our eye. Based on her recommendation my wife had pork chop, I had the flounder. Turned out, she knew what she was talking about. This is our new favorite restaurant. Will be returning every trip to the cape Fresh oysters delicious Strawberry soup ( cold). Wonderful and refreshing read more

This might be the best restaurant on the Cape. Upscale without the upscale pricing. Great spot and the chef is amazing. Menu is one page but have no fear! Specials and regular menu have enough variety to please. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Dennis and among the best on Cape Cod. Food here is very delicious and service is great! The restaurant is lovely also. Great ambience! read more

Had a casual lunch here in Sept. I had a Cobb salad and hubs had a fish sandwich. Our young male server was really nice as well as refined and intelligent, and he gave us some good info on local beaches. Food was executed with great care and was excellent. We will def. go back, especially for dinner! read more

Great service, attentive staff. Nice setting, convenient location and parking...food is great. Consistent. Great lobster rolls, the pasta dishes are all good. The sweet potato waffle fries are great. Portions are okay. Menu is on the smaller side. Save room for dessert. On the pricier side but the quality is there. Always busy. Good sign. read more

Consistently good food and reasonable prices, plus good service. Makes sense why Scargo Cafe is always packed !

Another overpriced, sub-par Cape restaurant surviving largely on tourists. I had sole piccata. It was pretty much all breading-minimal sole and absolutely no piccata (other than the lemon wedge served on the plate). The mashed potatoes that came with it were cold. The salad was fine. Service was fine. Won't be back. read more

Sarah G made our first visit to Scargo Cafe an absolutely wonderful experience. We sat outside which was enclosed and heated. It was nice to be outside but protected from the cool Spring weather. Our delicious dishes were well portioned with great presentation. The menu has many great options which warrant another visit. read more

Scargo is an institution on route 6A. It is always incredibly busy, even in the off season. Plan to have a really long wait unless you arrive very early. The food is very good and the service excellent. As usual, I ordered fish. This time, I got lemon flounder on an incredible shrimp and bacon cake. That cake was awesome. It made the dinner for me. The menu is broad and there are many interesting selections to choose from. Recommended. read more

Scargo Cafe - Lemon flounder over a shrimp and bacon cake. There cake made the dish. - American Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

Yes,yes,yes....is the answer to do you want to go to Scargo Cafe. Stopped in on a sunshiny Sunday afternoon and I am certainly glad I did. Charming atmosphere and delightful staff. Our server Steven promptly came to the table to take our beverage order which is always a sign of good service. Where should you begin you ask?? Well if you check in with Yelp you get the Sweet Potato poppers free and that is a perfect way to start this meal. Tenderly cooked slice sweet potato chips accompanied with a tantalizing honey mustard dipping sauce. I lapped up every bit with that last chip. Being the native seafood lover I am I selected the Seafood Strudel. Unique name for fresh crab, shrimp and scallops in a puff pastry with a creamy Newburg sauce. Golden Yukon mashed potatoes and assorted veggies complimented this dish. Absolutely Devine. I tried desperately to save room for their award winning grapenut custard but lost that battle. No problem I took it to go. . read more

Went here as a suggestion by my brother for my birthday in March and I'm so glad he said it! I had a lovely shrimp dish. The waitress happily swapped the pasta for potatoes which was greatly appreciated. It wasn't one of the restaurants I regularly thought of when trying to decide where to go out but that all changed after this experience. Will definitely be recommending this to local friends and hoping the tourists don't take over too much so I can enjoy it again this summer! read more

We went for an early lunch at Scargo Cafe and sat in the tavern which we found quite relaxing. My wife and I each had a drink before lunch and for our meals she had a Reuben and I had the sirloin sandwich special. Both were excellent and the capuccino we ended with was also excellent. Our server was Sage and she couldn't have been better. We will be waiting to see her advice column entitled "Sage Advice" . Overall, great lunch, great place, great service! read more

Today in late July high was 62! Needed lunch out, after tons of errands. Solo for a few days. Decided to try Scargo Cafe, with a great Yelp deal of free sweet potato poppers. Delish! Bartender Brittany recommended tuna martini. Delish. Great bread. Yes, a place catering to older crowd but everyone was happy there. Hope to take my mom and sis back for lunch in two weeks. I love discovering more and more classic eateries at mid Cape area. read more

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We wanted to try someplace new, and stopped in for dinner on our last night on the Cape. We started with a half dozen local oysters on the half shell and an order of boneless Buffalo wings. Both were really good! My husband and I each had a drink with dinner, my husband a local NE IPA and I had an espresso martini. Both were great choices! For dinner, my husband had flounder, my son the crispy scallops, and I had the lobster and sweet pea risotto. Dinner was outstanding! The best part of our dining experience was our server Sean. Very friendly, accommodating, personable, and fun (I spilled my martini even after being warned that the top of the cocktail shaker comes off, which made for a good joke.) Sean's service was second to none! Now that we know this place is here, we will most definitely dine here again. You should check it out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Scargo Cafe - Lobster and sweet pea risotto - American Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

Just rolled into town, tired and hungry looking for seafood that isn't a salted batter eat. Thank you, Yelp! Nailed it! The web site says they only accept reservations for half their tables, to encourage walk ins. Enlightened policy. We were seated at once, without a reservation. The decor eschews lobster buoys and conch shells. More like a Board Room, with walnut paneling and leather upholstery. Service is precise, efficient and friendly. This is all very nice, but we came to eat. Check out the menu for yourself. Over a dozen appetizers to choose from, all of which sound delicious. The entrees span steak frites to cod roulade. And there are also daily specials. My partner had the seafood strudel - a pastry filled with bubblicious crabmeat and scallop Newburgh, topped with gambas that will stimulate your limbic system. I had a swordfish steak that was grilled perfectly and dressed with a salacious buttery patty that dissolved into every cranny while I watched, mesmerized. Food engaged all your sensory neurons when it is done well. Try Scargo Bistro to learn what I mean. read more

Lovely restaurant with a small but varied menu. The flounder was cooked perfectly and served on a bed of fresh cooked spinach. The cioppino was loaded with seafood and seasoned just right. The salmon on risotto was also excellent Nice wine and beer lists with craft beers read more

Mostly excellent but not always We've had great dinners and not so good. Not happy about that. We love Scargo. Wish it could be more consistent read more

It's a legitimate 3. In my opinion, no better no less. Everything was absolutely mediocre last two times we went. Got the steak frites yesterday and the steak was terrible. Tough, chewy, flavorless. But everything else was mediocre so I'm gonna stick with the 3 stars instead of 2 because our waitress was great, and I still think the decor is pretty good.. read more

I love coming here, they have been very busy the past couple weeks and our drinks took longer than our food but our server had lots of personality and there isn't really anything that isn't great on the menu read more

Scargo Cafe - Short Ribs with mashed potatoes and some type of veggie is in the sauce - American Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

Dined in here recently in a greenhouse with my wife and two young children. What a great experience! The greenhouse's are super cool - private and enclosed, and they are really cozy even when it is cold outside! Service was top-notch and everything we ordered was great (kids ate their entire meals!) We'll definitely be back. read more

Loved the pear martini to start. French onion soup was delicious and seafood soufflé for my meal was really tasty. We sat at the bar and the Atmosphere is very cozy and inviting. read more

Last night nine of us had a "cousins and partners" reunion of sorts at scargo cafe in dennis. Reservations were made a month in advance. Total success on all counts. Our reservation was honored pretty quickly (second seating of the night, so we knew it might not be exact and we were happy to settle in the bar for a small bit), a great table in the far room, plenty of space for all, and not at all on top of others. Our server Hannah was fabulous, cheerful and helpful. One of the party has very severe food restrictions and she helped to figure out that a filet and asparagus cooked in particular fashion would suit. Most of us had wine, some drinks, but honestly I didn't pay attention to what. Wines were very reasonably priced and a good pour. Among the group we had the crispy tofu bowl with brown rice,, sweet potato etc and teriyaki sauce; fish sandwich; seafood chowder; seafood strudel; filet with goat cheese and spinach; cod roulade with broccoli and bacon cake; swordfish with jasmine rice and asparagus; and the special lamb shank with polenta and candied carrots. Unusually for this group, desserts were also ordered - cheesecake, ice cream sundae, mango sorbet, and I believe some apple creation. Everyone enjoyed their meal, tho will say the seafood strudel did not get the rave review one often sees here (less seafood than anticipated). The power tofu bowl, however, got rave reviews, as did the swordfish. All agreed that prices were fair and reasonable. They happily gave separate checks for those who wanted them. Some of us had not seen each other for ten years. Thanks to the entire staff of scargo cafe for making our evening such a success. read more

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Great food and fresh. Do family style... everyone shares. Every bite is delicious and beautiful We love it. read more

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Friendly bar and restaurant full of lots of locals. We were there during March so it wasn't extremely crowded. We were able to get 6 seats together at the bar and the bartender was very patient with our group while we tried to maneuver around for seating. I had the bolognese which was delicious and very heavy on the meat and sauce. The garlic bread that came with it had a bit too much butter on it but other than that the meal was great. Others in our group had short rib, burgers and swordfish and all thought their meals were very good. read more