This review is long overdue! Spinnaker is our favorite. To start, the Bolognese is to die for. I always say I am going to try something else but I can't help myself. During COVID we felt very safe and the staff took precautions seriously. Eating under heat lamps in the garden was lovely. We also recently tried the pumpkin cheesecake and bread pudding which I am dream about. I can't believe I don't have a recent picture to post because I know I have captured many. Highly highly recommended. Be sure to reserve well in advance because they book up (for good reason). read more

What an exceptional dining experience we had last night. Seldom have we reviewed a menu and seriously decided that we could enjoy EVERY item. We were so torn that we ordered two dinners to go. The Hostess is as gracious and elegant as she is attractive. Our bartender Nead was professional and fun to talk to and gave a generous pour. We look forward to coming back and staying for a few more perfectly executed meals. Diane and Rich read more

Possibly the best meal I've had on the Cape. My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place after visiting the Brewster Flats, and we were pleasantly surprised. We shared a salad, crispy Brussels sprouts, and salmon, and each course was delicious. I wish their wine selection were slightly better, and the vibe is a little too Cape conservative for my taste, but this might have more to do with the clientele than anything. I highly recommend Spinnaker for a date night or if you're simply looking for a thoughtful, delicious meal. read more

We stayed one night at the Spinnaker tucked away in charming Brewster, Mass. Andrea is the most gracious and lovely host, and she has infused her love and spirit into this place. Our room was upstairs above the main dining area - bright, charming, comfortably furnished, very cozy. If you need anything, she encourages you to text or call. She was very responsive and attentive without being intrusive. In the morning, there is a delicious breakfast served on the patio - fresh whole yogurt with walnuts and honey, blueberry whole grain flax pancakes, sliced watermelon, cherries. Overall, a scrumptious Cape Cod experience. We will be back hopefully for the autumn colors! Oh yeah, did I mention they are dog friendly as well? read more

The food is so delicious, especially the bolognese, swordfish and chicken on a brick. Best chef around! Make a reservation. Restrooms are upstairs, heads up for diners with mobility issues. read more

Awesome food and atmosphere the owner made every effort to accommodate us on our anniversary, much appreciated.

Amazing. Best meal I've had in a long time. Just wow!!! Must get the pillows and blanket and clam pasta

This restaurant was very nice. I came here for dinner with my family and had high expectations as it was very hard to get a reservation. We were seated in the back area which had a very nice vibe and was a cute seating area. We ordered our drinks which came fast and our waitress was very attentive throughout the meal. For appetizers, we ordered the Grilled Octopus, the Chickpea Fritters, and the Crispy Brussel Sprouts. The brussel sprouts and the chickpea fritters were both very good, I especially enjoyed the pomegranate molasses on the brussel sprouts. The octopus was cooked perfectly, not at all chewy and probably my favorite appetizer. For my entree I ordered the seafood pasta which was very tasty. It had a very good amount spice, not overpowering but added dimensions to the dish. Overall I thought this restaurant was very good and if you are in the area, you should definitely try to make a reservation! read more

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We had another delicious meal last night at Spinnaker celebrating my daughter and son- in- law's second wedding anniversary. We had their rehearsal dinner there and celebrated their first and now second anniversary outside. We will make it an annual tradition! We highly recommend Spinnaker restaurant! read more

In Brewster for one night and so lucky there was a table open at this little gem! Even with so many covid precautions one felt semi normal eating under a starry tree - so joyful! Starter was burrata, melon, prosciutto and heirloom tomatoes. Perfect in every bite!!! Center cut tenderloin also 5 star and so was Robs special bolognese. No complaints as it was delicious in every bite. We did finish off with the salted caramel brioche pudding - a tad sweet, however still wanted to lick the plate clean. Thank you staff at spinnaker for a delicious "normal" welcomed al fresco evening. Perfection!! Hope to be back to enjoy the darling inside I peaked in on. read more

I rarely leave reviews but thought it was high time for me since this has been one of our favorites for over 3 years now. We have stayed here once and ate here many, many times. I also had my baby shower here! The food is always top notch. We just had our Valentines take out last night and loved every bite. Big thanks to Rob and Andrea for settling in to Brewster and putting their love into this little gem. It really is a special spot. read more

This was my second visit to Spinnaker. On both occasions I was impressed with the simplicity and quality of the menu and food. It is evident the owners take great pride in delivering a quality product and experience..:my complements. The success of the business (and I assume Covid) has lead to an outdoor dining area allowing you to enjoy beautiful cape cod evenings. What's puzzling to me and inconsistent with the brand, is the tables are literally on dirt. Not only is this unpleasant, but the dirt isn't kind to light colored or white clothing and shoes. Hopefully, the owners will consider covering this dirt with stone, crushed shells (like the parking lot) or turf. This simple fix would optimize the experience. read more

Spinnaker is a great option if you are looking for some finer dining in the cape. We had a wonderful meal in October. Our waiter, Daniel, was great. We had the meat/cheese tray (very generous serving size), the spaghetti, and the bolognese for food. All was delicious! The only minor critique would be that the spaghetti with clams and calamari was a bit too salty for my taste, but a minor complaint on an otherwise great evening out. We will definitely be back next year to enjoy another great meal! read more

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If you have 2 hours to wait on your entree this place is for you! I have never waited to be served ANYWHERE ever this long . We were a party of three arrived at 07:30 ordered 2 Appys waited 45 minutes and then our entrees finally came at 09:30. We all 3 ordered fish mine was cooked to perfection however my sides were awful ,the portion was a heaping tablespoon that's it seriously . For the price and for the ungodly wait time I would never waste my time here. I couldn't believe not a single person from management offered an apology or not a single item was comped ... I feel disrespected and totally ripped off . The worst dining experience ever... I regret not walking out . Too many other fantastic well run eating establishments nearby , so don't waste your time on this joke of a restaurant. read more

Andrea and her husband (and crew) are doing an excellent job in Brewster. Awesome dinner, excellent table service, and who doesn't love great local food & vibe! Not specifically related, but can we get some intimate lighting? Maybe a flower vase that nobody touches? Just a thought read more

A very special and wonderful dining experience. Food was outstanding. Appetizers were so very good, that we were tempted to try everyone on the menu. I ordered the swordfish, so very delicious, my wife ordered the house pasta. She never finishes anything. Tonight we both finished everything. Cannot begin to tell you how wonderful both dishes were. We finished with the bread pudding desert. Also remarkable. The evening was topped off with complimentary home made lemon cello liquor. Also very delicious. Great evening, great and friendly service. A wonderful night, a wonderful dining experience. Whole heartedly recommend this restaurant, owned and run by a wonderful husband and wife team. read more

One of my favorite restaurants on the Cape. You feel welcomed the minute you arrive. Consistently great food, well run and engaged owners. Love the atmosphere in the restuarant, casual and yet somewhat upscale not the same old menu offerings. Great for date night, adult family or a small group of friends. My only complaint is that I can never turn down the bread pudding desert (so that's actually a compliment). read more

Now that's a five star restaurant-Wow- what a special experience-the welcome-food-service -ambiance-it's a "special evening" we truly enjoyed dining at Spinnaker-worth going when on the Cape read more

We stayed there for a few nights after our wedding and were treated with unparalleled hospitality. Chef Rob is the best, and kept us full and happy. Food was phenomenal. Andrea is so kind and kept us watered and looked after. We highly, highly recommend the Spinnaker. We will absolutely be back. It is a special place. read more

Spinnaker just gets better and better. Lovely garden dining, comfortably spaced with heat lamps to ensure a fabulous dining experience; Rob and Andrea, Diane and crew never disappoint. Warmly greeted, exquisitely fed, Spinnaker is a must for us at least once each visit to the Cape. I have been pretty adventurous, and the menu changes, and have enjoyed every item I have ordered, starter to dessert. If you are not yet comfortable dining out, take-out is a great option which we used before the summer. Do not pass up the opportunity to savor Spinnaker. read more

Amazing, quaint, authentic food. Amazing chefs and incredible, thoughtful service. I recently held a rehearsal dinner event there for about 40 people, and Spinnaker was not only the perfect Cape Cod Venue, but the service and food blew the guests away. Thank you Spinnaker, we will be recurring guests for years to come!!! PS. The Bread Pudding is out of this world! read more

We stayed in Brewster last year and our inn keeper recommended Spinnaker. We fell in love and came back again this summer. This place is amazing! He got the Bolognese and said it was as delicious as he remembered from last year. I got the halibut special and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The wine pours are VERY generous and the wine list is great! For dessert we split ricotta cheesecake, but could have easily eaten one each! If you are heading to the Cape, call weeks ahead and get yourself to Spinnaker. You will not regret it! read more

We went in August, 2019 for 4 nights. The owners, Andrea and Rob, immediately welcomed us. The restaurant is beyond 5-star. Rob is truly a gourmet chef and Andrea is a top notch restaurateur. The rooms were extremely neat and spotless. Every morning the breakfasts were delicious and farm fresh locally sourced. Our dinners there were more exceptional than the breakfast. Definitely must go to that restaurant when you visit the Cape! The whole experience at the Spinnaker made our vacation extra special and we can't wait to go back! -John and Tina read more

This is my new favorite place on the Cape! I have now dined at the Spinnaker twice- once in the Fall and once in the Summer. Both times- excellent, excellent, excellent! For me, this is a special occasion type place. The vibe is "beach chic" as the owners say, and it really does come across. Everyone in the dining room was casual, but luxe. I felt like I graduated to dining among the Kennedys and Shrivers! I love how the dining area is split into different rooms, and this time I was seated right next to one of the windows in the front. We had a reservation for 6:00pm and it was a must- the place was packed! Though there was some availability in the al fresco area in the backyard- which looked adorable! What I really love about the Spinnaker- it feels like you're part of the family. Greeted by one of the owners, Andrea, at the door, we were taken to our table by a friendly and well-dressed hostess. It really set the mood for the evening. Next, we met a lovely server, who was the perfect amount of attentive- always there when you needed her, never butting in when we were in the middle of a good story. The service was top notch. And the food- the food! To say the food is divine is to sell it short. What Chef Rob does with top-of-the-line, fresh ingredients is art! It's music! It's "ooh la la!". Though only a humble boy from the South Shore of Massachusetts, I've eaten all over the world: Paris, Rome, New York. Chef Rob makes food to rival and surpass them all. It's my favorite kind of Italian- like a dream of Sicily. There were some touches I want to be a surprise- so be sure to read the descriptions in the dessert menu. And I found the bill coming as a hand written note the ultimate touch of class. In short, enjoy "la dolcve vita" and go! read more

Outstanding staff and service! Our starters, entrees and desserts were all exceptional!!! Cosy atmosphere · Great food · Creative cuisine! read more

Spinnaker is a true gem. The food is exquisite and the staff is wonderful. The only problem is getting a reservation in the summer! We ate there twice this summer: first with a big group (14) for a party, and then again just two of us. Every single thing we ate and drank was excellent, including the Day Boat, the brussels sprouts, the Bolognese, the summer salad ... the list goes on. It's a splurge, but worth it. We can't wait to get back next summer! read more

The food is good here, but the service is horrible. We had to kill several bees with our napkins and the servers didn't even bother removing the napkins. There were extremely loud, drunk people at the bar that were being so loud I had to finally complain. My friend went to speak to the owner after our meal and she (the owner) was extremely rude to her and unapologetic. How disappointing. read more

Cooked OK but uninventive food. Reading the menu tasted better than the food itself. Like most places in Cape Cod, this was overpriced for the quality. The seared tuna was done right but everything else garnishing the dish was just assembled basic ingredients (a slice of tomato, a piece of watermelon, a few crumbs of feta cheese, 2 or 3 kalamata olives and a couple of lettuce leaves). Cannot recall the drizzled dressing this was coming with it because there was almost none and was without any character. The center-cut ribeye was over-cooked medium and the quality of the meat was not great: most likely not prime beef. It had a chalky texture and for $40 you would expect better. No sauces, just grilled with a tiny bundle of asparagus over a tasteless emulsified yogurt sauce. The roasted potatoes were rubbery: they probably had been cooked a while back and reheated. The dish with the scallops was good with a nice avocado-cilantro mousse. The unfortunate part of that dish was the risotto cake (!), that was indeed cake-like; hard, compact and without flavors. Finally, we were tucked in a corner in the hallway with the reception/front desk. We were completely disconnected from the rest of the restaurant and in plain view of all the customers who entered and left. Having to maximize your space to that point is just pure greed and totally disrespectful. I have to note that our server was friendly and attentive. So it is one of these places: upscale restaurant wannabe and painfully amateur in almost every aspects. read more

Stopped in here for a quick appetizer, ended up staying for one of the best restaurant experiences of my life. Aside from the fresh, inventive food and the beautiful environment, the welcoming staff and owners showed my partner an incredible time on her birthday, and we couldn't be more grateful. We will certainly be spreading the word about Brewster's best restaurant, and we'll have to stay here next time we're in town to check out the accommodations and breakfast! read more

Just home from dinner at this restaurant, 2nd time . Food is good. Had to wait 50 minutes for entree. We told owner /hostess this was unacceptable . She said speak to the chef (? husband) . His response was "it's summer". Basically , too bad, like we were being unreasonable.Party of 6 next to us also complained to server about prolonged wait. We live as part-time residents of Brewster , we 've eaten at numerous upscale restaurants ( Brewster Fish House, Chillingsworth , Fin). The attitude of the owners was so distasteful, we will not go back for dinner there. I am not one to be critical, consider myself a very tolerant individual. I have never commented on Yelp before, despite reasons to do so. So obviously I'm very upset with owner's attitude. Neal F. read more

Amazing food - Unique gourmet meals paired with an intimate, beachy-chic atmosphere. Owners Andrea and Rob were warm and welcoming. Surprising to find such exquisite dishes in the small town of Brewester. It's a must visit if you're staying in Brewster and a destination worth making a special journey for. We would love to stay in the comfort upscale accommodations. read more

We loved it! From start to finish the whole evening was exquisite from the warm greeting , cozy ambience and delicious food! We started with martinis and caesar salad. The stuff grilled pork chop and center cut tenderloin were delicious. For dessert, we had the most amazing salted caramel bread pudding with vanilla gelato. The patio had soft twinkling lights and plenty of heaters. I cannot imagine coming to Brewster and not making reservations for dinner. It was Spectacular! read more

Wonderful staff and tres chic decor. Great wine selection with solid pour. The food is inventive and delicious. A great new addition to the 6A mid cape restaurant scene. Congratulations! read more

The food, service, wine selection are all excellent. Seeing the lovely smile from owner/hostess Andrea starts a terrific dining experience. The staff are great from bartender, Diane, to every server we have had in our many visits. The homemade pasta with delicious ragu and fennel sausage is not to be missed. It is worth every calorie! Spinnaker is a marvelous restaurant that is 5-star by every metric. read more

My husband and I have lived in Brewster for years so we were so excited to hear that Spinnaker was opening. The food was exceptional (don't pass up the grilled octopus!) the drinks were inventive and generous and the atmosphere was perfect! Just the place to appeal to younger diners - we will be back with friends! read more

Fine dining at its very finest. Spinnaker is simultaneously upscale and comfortable, like a grand old home. The menu is innovative, the meals expertly prepared and the service impeccable. From the minute you walk in until the meal is finished, you are made to feel special. I can't speak for the accommodations but knowing what the restaurant is like, I suspect they are just as awesome. read more

What a great little restaurant in lovely Brewster. The swordfish and salmon were spectacular! The ambiance and decor inviting and warm. Wine selections for every occasion. What a Cape Cod gem. read more

Not only beautiful surroundings, but the food is outstanding. I had the Pillows and Blankets - tempura fried parmesan with prosicutto ham slices and a balsamic reduction - simplicity, simplicity, simplicity but mouthwatering. Then I had the organic roast half chicken under "a brick" with a lemon pan sauce - every bite of the chicken was succulent - the pan sauce was light and greaseless, The truffled roasted potatoes were crisp with light centers - done to perfection. I never, never get roast chicken in a restaurant - I don't order what I can prepare well at home, but I am glad I got this roast chicken and will do so again. read more

We had a pleasant meal at this relatively new restaurant in Brewster. Menu was varied, with something for most appetites. However, there were several areas that could be improved. The bread was thinly sliced supermarket (higher quality white scali) bread with olive oil for dipping. We would have preferred some freshly baked bread. The salad was fresh, but unremarkable and the beet appetizer was good. Both the salmon and swordfish were cooked 'well' which ended up tasting somewhat dry, although the accompaniments were tasty. The brioche pudding was quite good, as was the gelato. Some fine tuning could make this a 5 star restaurant. read more

This is a lovely restaurant - beautiful ambiance, sophisticated & delicious food, and great service. A great place to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary! read more