Start to finish, one of the best meals I have ever enjoyed. As others have said, you'll want reservations during the summer season. We dined outdoors in the early July evening, and the atmosphere was perfect. Our server struck the perfect balance between friendly/casual and attentive. Spinnaker offers some fun cocktails, and a tight and focused wine list. A Greek salad (different, with a creamy dressing) was a nice, fresh starter. The bolognese was practically life-changing, and also a balm for my pasta soul, coming a few weeks after a very disappointing carbonara. I'd have a hard time ordering anything else on a return visit, though there are so many tempting items on this menu. The short ribs were also a standout here, with a variation from the typical takes. And then there was the bread pudding. Again, practically life-changing. Do not skip this dessert. We do not live anywhere near the Cape, but if we're ever back, I'll certainly make a return visit a priority. Just wow. read more

What a cute little spot! Despite being around for many years, this was the first time my family and I visited. The service was warm and welcoming, and we had an overall delicious meal. Standout dishes were the bolognese and the caramel bread pudding. The chickpea fritters were also excellent, and a special shoutout to the fresh complimentary bread served with olive oil; it was a great way to start. The Caesar salad was good, but nothing particularly memorable. We visited to celebrate my mom's birthday. They added a candle to the dessert we ordered, which was a nice touch, but there wasn't much additional acknowledgment of the occasion. If you're looking for a restaurant that goes above and beyond for special celebrations, this may not be the best choice. read more

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This is one of my Wife's favorite places we have ever been to. We went here when visiting in 2022. My Wife typically gets bolognese or carbonara whenever we go to restaurants that have either of those dishes. She says Spinnaker has the best bolognese she has ever had. Which, the menu states it is cooked for an extensive amount of time, which probably adds the depth of flavor. I recall my dish being very good as well. We started with a salad although we did not take a photo. read more

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Such a special evening. I was by myself so I ate in the friendly little bar with the "regulars" - I had a superb cocktail, amazing pear salad, and warm and filling pasta al la Genovese. Even on a rainy night the inside rooms are cozy Cape at its finest. read more

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Food was good especially appetizer with fresh peaches and prosciutto. But server was rather abrupt and rushed, and my sister in laws main dish only arrived after I finished mine. The price range is 50 for most mains and desserts and apps 20 plus! Decor fairly plain. read more

Spinnaker is an utterly charming restaurant. It's a beautiful, cozy, light-filled house turned restaurant, with lovely decor and the warmest, kindest, staff. It's certainly a Cape Cod experience to try once. My only complaint, and it's a rather serious one, is that the food is terribly mediocre, but priced as if the chef had earned a Michelin star. It's as if my parents, who are well-meaning but have little culinary talent, had decided to open a restaurant on a lark. I ordered lamb chops, which were adorned with nothing more than some dry oregano over a small assortment of vegetable, for something like $60. It was the same for my wife's chicken, which sat in a pool of brown broth and a few potatoes, both pictured below. I can only hope the main chef was out of town, but I just don't see how this comes close to anyone's culinary expectations on the Cape. read more

Spinnaker - Chicken under a brick. - New American Near Me - Brewster, Massachusetts

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Spinnaker has some of the best food on the Cape! The hospitality from owner Andrea sets a high bar for excellence. Only to be matched by her husband Rob's food in the kitchen. They spend time every year in Italy and it clearly shows the food is exceptional. Cape meets Amalfi. Can't recommend this highly enough. read more

Our meal at Spinnaker in Brewster could scarcely have been better. This may have been the best meal we've had on the Cape this year. We started with two glasses of Belcanto Rosé Prosecco and the crispy Brussels sprouts tossed with Greek feta, sesame seeds, and a touch of pomegranate molasses. We ordered a smooth bottle of Barolo and shared the salad of roasted, marinated beets; local Great Hill blue cheese; toasted pecans; pickled shallots; artisanal lettuces; crispy prosciutto bits; and a touch of lemon juice and EVOO. We shared two entrées: the exotic mushroom mélange of porcini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms with roasted squash tossed with handmade fresh tagliatelle, topped with arugula, soft stracciatella, and a dash of Parmigiano; and the day-boat seafood catch of clams, codfish, and shrimp with homemade spaghetti in garlic, tomatoes, and white wine. For dessert, we shared the salted caramel brioche bread pudding--warm and sweet--with a generous scoop of decadent vanilla gelato. Everything was just about perfect in seasoning, texture, and flavor. The service was friendly, professional, and attentive. We all should be eating here more often, I think. And yes, we know it's for sale. read more

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My wife, myself, and friends ate at Spinnaker for the first time Friday night. Outstanding is an understatement. From the bread and dipping sauce, to the apps, to the entrees, to dessert, there was not one disappointment. On top of that the service was first class...just right, never rushed. The restaurant is situated on the first floor of a wonderfully Capey inn. A salad and the octopus were shared as appetizers. Our dinners consisted of bolognese, veal chop (from the specials menu), and duck. I had the bolognese, which I can say, was the best that I've ever had, including dishes I've had in Italy. I had a taste of my wife's veal chop; and it was mouth watering. The ambiance is old Cape Cod (wide plank, wooden floors, small rooms) and is an absolute delight. And, when the bill came, it was hand written...how different?...how delightful. Six of us went; and six of us can't wait to go back. read more

The ambiance and service remain excellent. But I recently ordered a Veal Chop and was very disappointed. It was grisly with a lot of fat. I ordered it Medium rare and it came out well done. The new Octopus appetizer was very good. The prices have increased to a level where you really have to consider other options read more

Went here while visiting family in Brewster... food, service and ambience A+++ really enjoyable dining experience, Waiter was very attentive to our every need, Highly recommend that you give it a try read more

I gotta say, Spinnaker really exceeded my expectations. For the $$$$$, this is definitely a treat-yourself place but there were some incredible stand-outs. Get the bolognese. Of the four entrees we got, it was definitely the crowd favorite. We also got the dayboat pasta with scallops, clams, and shrimp; the short rib; and the roasted halibut. Of all the dishes, I would definitely order the bolognese and the dayboat pasta again. The halibut was fine - a nice piece of fish but imo, something I could probably make at home for cheaper. The short rib was a little bland but I LOVED the grilled lettuce, fried tomato, and pickled onions that came with. The two appetizers were also stellar. Chef's Rob's meatballs were insanely tender, and "the most delicious Caesar salad" lived up to its title, so much so that I wish I had gotten my own plate instead of one for the table to share. (I had some great salads this trip.) Definitely save room for the bread pudding for dessert. I'm a fiend for bread pudding and this was one of the best iterations I've ever had, with beautiful crispy edges and soft, decadent innards, topped with vanilla gelato. Spinnaker has a lovely ambiance, in a historical Cape house with romantic backyard seating (perfect for pups!). The service was kind and attentive, even bringing out a water bowl for the dogs, but not over the top. Definitely on my bookmarked list of places to return to. read more

this place encapsulates cape cod and delivers on an incredible italian dinner! this was truly incredible and i would recommend to anyone. the food is exceptional and the service is great. a must for sure! read more

Had dinner at Spinnaker tonight. Absolutely amazing food. Started with Caesar salad, it's probably the best I've ever tasted. Entree was Chicken Milanese. The chicken was beautifully breaded, extra crispy served with Burrata cheese with grape tomatoes. So unexpectedly good. Portion was huge. Served also with roasted potatoes, definitely undercooked ...could have been better, if roasted more. Caramel bread pudding was exceptional. Brought it home ,ate 2 hours later. The caramel sauce was homemade, most likely made to order. The whole meal was a big "Wow. This chef is good!!!! read more

Highly recommend a reservation this place is super super popular and hard to get into. If you get a table take it. The patio is romantic and intimate. Great for date nights, or catch up night with friends. The food is phenomenal and the service is top notch. (Laine was amazing) The restaurant is in an 1861 building, tons of character. Vibes were great. From the start the hand written bill. Highly recommend the truffle pasta and the short rib with fried tomato, also the octopus app was great. Service and drink offerings were top notch. You won't go wrong read more

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A++. Service A++ from waitress to bartender to Andrea, hostess/owner. Food A++. Bolognese with fresh tagliatelle delicious. Dayboat seafood with spaghetti also delicious. Best meal ever on the Cape. read more

Just another fabulous night at Spinnaker. Wonderful, friendly and efficient service. Delicious food and perfect wine options. We started with the Pomegranate fattoush salad which was lively and really tasty. My wife had the crispy skin salmon which she really enjoyed. I had the bolognese which was rich and very flavorful. One of our other diners had the chicken which she loved. They had carrot cake and we shared the bread pudding, both of which were yummy. Wine pours were generous. Spinnaker deserves all the rave reviews they get. read more

Spinnaker has become over the years one of the best dining experiences on the Cape. Chef Rob and Andrea run a great restaurant.

Absolutely exceptional food, service, and ambiance. Wonderful for vegetarians too. Desserts are creative and unique; not to be missed!

Service and food were great... quiet sunday night pre season.. very knowledgeable server.

Excellent!! We had the pleasure of dining at Spinnaker on a Saturday night. The setting in an updated house that has all the charm and elegance you have been looking for on Cape. We were charmed by the quaintness of the outdoor seating and each room serving guests. Trendy and modern yet cozy and quaint! We ordered drinks and they served crusty bread and oil to start. We had the Caesar salad that was delicious. We loved the flavor and uniqueness of the salad and would definitely order again. Entrees we had the halibut which included mashed yukon and a delicious mix of zucchini, corn, tomato, and the short ribs that also had a delicious accompanying mashed. Dessert was a tough decision but we went with the strawberry cake with meringue. We are glad we did!! I wish I ordered a coffee but that's on me! Service was on point the entire dining experience. Plenty of parking in the back! I would not recommend this place for kids. Definitely a great spot for friend groups, couples and anyone looking for fine dining with a modern vibe. The tables sitting near the windows was a pretty sight from the outside! read more

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After a wonderful meal last year at Spinnaker, we returned this year, and I wanted to update my review. While the food was still exceptional, I am dropping my rating to 4 stars based on value. This is an expensive venue, we knew that going in but this year I felt that the prices were excessive. There were no entrees less than $40, and that included my Pasta a la Norma (Vegetarian). Was it delicious? Yes it was, but it is hard to justify spending $40 for 4 small fried pieces of eggplant served with pasta and sauce. To my thinking the plate was not appropriately priced. You will have to decide if the experience is worth the cost. Food was good as last visit, but prices just not fair any longer. read more

Spinnaker - Pasta a la Norma (Eggplant) - Delicious, but hard to justify $40 for a vegetarian plate - New American Near Me - Brewster, Massachusetts

This was my favorite restaurant during our weeklong vacation while visiting the area. From the service to the amazing meals and cocktails, this restaurant really set the bar high for an amazing experience! We ordered a few apps that were delicious. Brussel sprouts, arancini balls, some kind of ham toastie. All tasted good! The tastes like summer cocktail is what I ordered and it's light and refreshing. I recommend this drink! For the main dish, I had the beef ragu pasta ($40) and it was sooo good, rich and thick creamy in flavor! Great portion size. Others in my party had the fish, braised short ribs, and lemon pasta with baby shrimp. We all enjoyed out meals. For dessert, we got the pineapple cheesecake ($18) which was so delicious! We also got the lemon cake which was super refreshing and sweet. Sort of had some limoncello flavor to it but not sure if there was any alcohol in it. I enjoyed both of the desserts. Overall, would definitely come back here if vacationing in the area. 5 stars all around! PS - make reservations in advance! We could only get a 5pm slot when they first open! read more

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Food was delicious! We were a party of four and all had something different. Meals were all good. Atmosphere was cozy and device was excellent. read more

The attentive staff and cozy ambiance were the first big pluses. Our drinks were great and generous too. Then the food--really, really good. It is a hidden gem and we will be back! read more

Went to dinner last night- Amazing. The atmosphere is charming waitstaff extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The food was delicious. Homemade pasts was great. Had chocolate pie for dessert,, so good. I can't wait to go back. This is my new favorite restaurant on the Cape read more

Wow! Spinnaker is truly hard to beat! Had a wonderful Father's Day dinner here with my wife and in-laws in the front room. We started with Chef Rob's Meatballs; they did not disappoint! Then my wife enjoyed the Pasta alla Norma, with big pieces of eggplant and I loved the amatriciana special! Topped all off with dessert that was to-die for! I cannot wait to get back here during our trip in August! read more

Spinnaker - New American Near Me - Brewster, Massachusetts

Amazing restaurant! Great staff and the food is some of the best on the cape. Everything is good - from their seafood to pasta dishes(highly recommend the bolognese) to the deserts. All delicious. read more

Hmmm. Excellent reputation, partially well deserved because the food, ambiance, service and presentation are all done quite well. Unfortunately, the menu here is grossly over-priced. $52 for a pasta dish??? C'mon! This certainly is not a Michelin-rated restaurant and even a three-star Michelin restaurant would never charge that much for a pasta dish. So, if you're curious, here is the tab for four people: 1 drink each 1 bottle of wine for about $50 2 appetizers to share for the table 4 entrees 2 desserts to share Total: $448.00 before tip. You decide. Enough said. read more

Never disappoints! Charming atmosphere, fresh ingredients well executed, efficient service... Fortunate to have this calibre of dining (surely lacking on the cape) read more

This was my very first time coming to Spinnaker. I was so delighted with the staff and food. I was meeting my Dr / friend and we were in conversation from 5 to 7:30 without any interference . We had drinks and our waiter, who by the way was having his last night there before returning to Bulgaria , just said "let me know when I can be of service to you" We shared a summer salad and we both opted for the special fish entree The dish came out looking like a painting! Would I come again You bet in a heart beat Jackie S read more

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This is our second visit, we were able to score last minute 5 pm reservations at the bar. The bartender was delightful, pure New England, and boy does she make a strong drink! We enjoyed the Caesar salad, and the sword fish special was amazing. Ambience, service, and food, all top notch. But they book up weeks in advance, so call ahead. read more

Best food we had on the Cape this week - was just a level up from other good restaurants we ate at. Believe the hype and enjoy the experience. We had the specials but looking around everything looked good - cute/charmng space. Will definitely be back read more

Great food and people. Spinnaker fills up quickly in the summer so plan ahead with a reservation. Good place for romantic date- lots of intimate tables and good acoustics for chatting. read more

Food was good, wine list is nice BUT I think this place is struggling for consistency. The portions we received for the price make no sense, it felt like we were being ridiculously over charged. I don't think we would go back because of this. In reading all the 5 star reviews and then seeing reviews like mine I wonder if they have a staff member issue in the kitchen. My husband's pasta and meat dish had maybe 2 table spoons of meat if that. My dish was very good but small as well. read more

Four of us, 4 delighted folks. Can't say enough good things about Spinnaker. Service and food all 5 stars A reason to return to the Cape. read more

I am finally taking the time to add my review of Spinnaker. Right from the start Andrea the co-owner is the most accommodating, friendly and upbeat person you will ever meet. She is always willing to fit my wife and I in and always welcomes us like family to the restaurant. The service is stellar, a great group of professional team members that treat all patrons like royalty. The atmosphere is quaint and very comfortable. Very good sound levels and no bad tables. Rob, co-owner and chef is as good as you will ever find on the cape. The food is consistently excellent and you can tell he takes pride in every meal that leaves the kitchen. Rob and Andrea have a background in food preparations with roots in the North End of Boston as well as Italy. The menu is not extensive but every meal is of the highest quality. There is a good mix of seafood, Italian and American cuisine. My wife and I believe that Spinnaker has raised food to the next level on Cape Cod read more

Food was amazing Ugh I don't even like to do this but their system for charging it absurd. Make sure you check your bill no matter how much you drink. Your apple phone has a calculator. Use it. read more

Spinnaker's is a true gem in Brewster. We had reservations and arrived a bit early and were seated immediately. Dinner service was relaxed and we never felt rushed. The Gorgonzola Stuffed dates wrapped in bacon and served with an Apple Syrup was scrumptious, we could have eaten them all night long. They were sweet, savory and had a bite to them with the Gorgonzola cheese, really a perfect bite. The Scallops were served with a creamy avocado cream and a fresh corn and tomato salad. The scallops had a nice sear on the outside and were buttery and creamy in the center. The gnocchi with a vegetable ragu was delicious. The vegetable ragu gave the texture of meat, without it being meat. It was rich and full of flavor and the gnocchi were nice and light. We loved the dinner, the restaurant and the service was excellent. read more

Lovely on all fronts. Good food, great service and friendly ambience. Gets busy in season so call ahead for reservations