Had my birthday dinner at the Stomping Ground tonight. Really great experience in every way. Lobster ravioli appetizer was creamy but light -not too rich. Braised short ribs cooked to perfection with an unusual sweet/ tangy sauce. The fish stew was an ample portion packed with flavor. Topped off with molten lava cake- rich and not too sweet. The beer selection is great! Lots of great micro brews. From the moment we walked in the service was excellent. Friendly and welcoming all questions and offering excellent suggestions. Great atmosphere. There's a turntable with a great vinyl collect which we put to use. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Stomping Grounds Grille - Braised ribs - New American Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

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Warning: Bathroom door doesn't lock. Firstly: the chicken wings appetizer is not the expected wing-fare. Tender, but baked, not fried. Secondly: my BF ordered the filet mignon medium rare, and 25 minutes later, out came some kind of steak (maybe sirloin?) beyond well-done. The waitress took it back, but we never saw another steak plate after that. (It took 20 minutes for her to tell us the steak was ready, but at that point I'd already finished my meal). The filet mignon is $36.00, so being served something other than a filet is unacceptable. My tarragon shrimp and lobster was fine, albeit overcooked. (I needed a knife to cut the shrimp) Basically: we ordered food, it wasn't right, they tried to fix it, but in the end, they couldn't deliver. They took the steak off our check, and we left very disappointed. I'll assume the regular chef wasn't there that night, because we've had favorable experiences at Stomping Ground before. However: after the inconsistency of tonight's meal, I doubt we'll be back. read more

We were looking for something new and we decided to give The Stomping Grounds Grille a try. So glad we did. It is quite small with a small bar when you first walk in and two dining rooms in this old house that is converted into the restaurant on the first floor. Lots of Grateful Dead decor and other album covers from the 60s and 70s decorating the walls. Menu also pays homage to that time with the names of the craft cocktails. Fresh seafood, salads and meat dishes on the menu. I saw an enormous steak au poivre which I will be back for. I opted for the mixed greens salad with roasted brussel sprouts, pine nuts and grapes and topped it with fresh lobster. My wife had the seafood chowder and a hummus plate. Everything was great. Also, live entertainment with a solo organist. Reservations are recommended. read more

Stomping Grounds Grille - New American Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

Been there twice. First time food tasted like it was freezer burned. Gave it a second shot and the table next to us said their food tasted frozen. We left before ordering. read more

Excellent food and spectacular drinks. Location is in an old house, and we felt like family coming home for diner (very good service). Even the coffee was great! Nice table for the 5 of us and for a small kitchen, the pace of the food was perfect. cant wait to go back. read more

Driven by this spot many times over many years and never noticed it. Great friendly service, very good, prepared to order food, and fair prices. Ate outdoors but the interior was fun looking. This is a lucky find in Buzzards Bay. Skip the by-pass and drive through town. read more

This place is so cool. Nice vibe, great steak. Just moved to the cape from the city. Closest to metro dining that we can find!

Note: This review is for their Sunday brunch. (I haven't been there yet for dinner.) The restaurant has a very warm, welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. It's in an old house, so rather than one large dining area there are tables in several smaller rooms, as well as a bar with probably 8-10 seats. We sat at a table near a nice old fireplace. There was great music playing in the background. The menu was not overwhelming with options but had plenty of variety. My wife and I and two kids all found something we liked. The eggs Benedict were great as was the beef hash. My kids loved the pancakes. They also had some daily specials that sounded delicious. This is a great little gem and worth a trip to Buzzard's Bay for. I look forward to going back for a dinner meal. read more

Fantastic find!!! Great seafood chowder, full of fish, lobster, scallops and all the delightful flavors of the sea. The lobster roll was one of best I have ever had. Not overly dressed and in a nice toasted brioche roll. The curry chicken salad wrap was very flavorful but could have used some more texted like golden raisins or dried apricots. All served with the wonderful Cape Cod potato chips! The atmosphere at this location was what made this meal great too. Old house converted to have restaurant and bar. Loved it!!! read more

My husband and I stopped in for lunch. The place is adorable. We started with a hummus plate which was delish. I had Charlie's Chowder and it was the best chowder I have ever had. Not thick, chunks of seafood (including lobster), and seasoned perfectly. My husband had the kale soup and that was equally delicious. We split a rueben and again delicious. We will be back for dinner. read more

Such a fabulous atmosphere and staff! The food is high quality and DELICIOUS!!!! Fun local craft beer selection and good wine selection! Cannot wait to go back!!!! read more

Hidden Gem -- Delicious Food, Cozy, Lovely, No Line! As we lifted that delicious food to our mouths, we were oh, so glad for the long lines at other places that led us here. Delicious, fresh cod and shrimp. Flavorful sauces. Stomping Grounds is a hidden gem. Delectable seafood chowder -- oh, Charlie! Called Charlie's Chowder and is fresh, delicious, filled with large chunks of delicious seafood. Succulent Buzzards Bay Casserole with cod, shrimp, and flavorful vegetables -- oh, my! Amazing waitress and a charming, cozy New England building that looks like a lovely house made into a restaurant. Sit back, breathe, eat. Stomping Grounds is heaven without the hype. Lovely cozy, wooden interior, hanging wreath and New England country home feel. Dining area cozy with an acoustic guitarist playing inside the evening we visited. Interior building = calm and pretty. Perhaps it was a house converted to a restaurant? Ah, welcome to New England! Although the inside looked comfortable and felt cool from air conditioning, outside seating area smelled of sweet trees all around for this restaurant located right on a busy street with parking lot on the side. We chose to dine outside. The atmosphere: calm, peaceful, but "special" -- great for quiet talking, and the food was much to talk about! This place was so good that we messaged our friend off-Cape and told her she'd have to meet us here one day. Nearby diners looked like they, too, might be Cape Cod visitors: a young couple that seemed to be on a date, others talking and enjoying pleasantly nearby. If you want a pleasant, calm ambiance where you can have a conversation and hear the person you're talking with, this place is for you. Close your eyes. Relax. You've found the next great Cape Cod place: ah, Stomping Grounds. Charming. A lovely porch for enjoying meals. Tables were cute and lovely, and the decorations on the porch pretty. Inside, the decor was of a charming, homey New England quality. There was an acoustic guitarist playing inside the evening that we dined, but we chose to enjoy the outdoor area. Worth the trip, at 6:30 there were no lines and tables remaining -- but I would wait in a line for this place. Or better yet, I'd make a reservation, if they allow that. Giving it 5 stars -- because I'd come back to the Cape and to Stomping Grounds specifically. It's right up there with the best -- but it hasn't been "discovered" as yet -- so quick -- less wait, great food! Tips Handicapped Accessible -- There is a ramp If you're coming in the summer, bring a sweater or jacket, if you're one of those people who gets cold - It was a bit nippy inside When we went -- Sat. night at 6:30, there was no line -- but this could change. So maybe see if they take reservations read more

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I just had a fantastic meal. It started with the best Chowda I have ever had. Charlies Chowda. Loaded with lobster, clams, scallops and more. I finished with the Carpetbagger. Boat loads of lobster atop a beautiful filet mingon. The vegetables were sauteed with care and very tasty. The waitress, LeAnne was top notch. Friendly, knowledgeable and had great hair! We will be back very soon and often read more

The food is really good, but it's usual a long wait. Lots of fresh organic items. The menu is small, but the food is worth the wait

5 of us arrived at Stomping Grounds last night without reservations. The outside seating was only for reservations, but the accommodated us inside. We did have some concerns at first about being inside (Covid), but they gave us a large room all to ourselves. We had an amazing night with wonderful food and service...I can't remember our servers name but she was wonderful! Definitely will return again! Thank you to Stomping Grounds for a lovely night! read more

I live in town and finally was able to dine here. I am still floored by the incredible experience. First off, make a reservation. The limited seating is part of what makes this an intimate dining experience. Be patient. Walking in you will immediately see the size of the kitchen and the entire kitchen staff of two. Everything you ask for will be cooked entirely to order. This same rule applies to the other diners as well, so enjoy your drinks and let the process happen. The dining room has a casual atmosphere that almost seems at odds with the fine dining menu. I think I'd be equally comfortable in a dinner jacket or polo shirt. Its just the type of fancy or casual vibe that Cape Cod is loved for. That being said, I had the the seafood chowder and a cajun swordfish special. Calling this cod, scallop and lobster in broth a chowder is like calling a Van Gogh a picture. It was easily the most flavorful I've ever had. The cajun swordfish was pan fried to perfection. My wife had the stuffed quahog and lobster shrimp tarragon pasta. The entire meal exceeded expectations. As far as cost goes. the menu is fairly priced for the fine dining faire. I love it. read more

I feel bad writing this review, but it needs to be written. I ordered the filet with lobster tail, my friend ordered the swordfish.. the swordfish tasted like it was frozen and the filet tasted like choice cut from Cumberland farms. Not a great experience. The only positive to the meal was the drinks and the waitress. The food was not worth what I paid for it. read more

Huge lobster rolls perfectly done. Nice dry coleslaw crispy fresh and delicious clam chowda. The bar was fun with live music. The family run business is a well oiled machine with fresh and nicely presented food read more

Our family hosted a dinner here after my grandmother's funeral. We booked a few days in advance and they were overly accommodating. The restaurant has a nice, cozy, eclectic vibe and the food was great. We filled the whole restaurant, stayed for 4 hours and the staff never rushed us. Everyone was friendly and low-key. Thank you for everything, Stomping Grounds! read more

Simply awesome. I think we tried about 18 things! It was spectacular and we will definitely return!!!

Best crab cake I have had in a LONG time. I love crab cakes and really was in the mood for a good one, opted for the Crab on Land sandwich and it was one of the best sandwiches and crab cakes I have ever eaten. And oh yeah, those wings?! Talk about FALL OFF THE BONE. What a treat this place is, don't be turned off by it looking like a house! It is such a gem hidden in an old home. The music selections and album cover artwork throughout the place gave it a laid back vibe, and someone I was dining with loved the beer selections. Only thing that knocked down my review from Five to Four stars was we were the only diners in the place and service was a little on the slow side, but all was forgiven due to the amazing food. read more

Food is made to order and very good. Don't like that we can't have a cocktail there. But beer and wine. Menu is varied but limited

Wow! The prime rib hash is awesome! The omelet is to die for- pancakes are Fluffy!!! Delicious!! I think the atmosphere is homey and welcoming with a real hippie vibe of relaxed awesomeness! Felt very well taken care of and well served! We will tell everyone this place is GREAT! I like the music they play too. All our food was perfect! read more

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Stopped in for brunch with my wife and though we were a little bummed they didn't have their liquor licence yet the menu looked good enough to stay and give it a shot. I'm glad we did. I ordered the breakfast sandwich which included a good portion of egg, avocado, bacon and cheese on a toasted english muffin (nooks, crannies...the whole shebang) served with fantastic homefries (think diner style, seasoned perfectly) and a side of fresh fruit. Standard presentation but an all around solid meal. Where they really stood out was my wife's lobster benedict...same sides as my dish but they don't skimp on the lobster meat (claw meat that would make Sebastian blush...the crab...from that Disney movie...about burning sea witches), dripping with creamy hollandaise. An exceptional meal, no doubt. Overall, the menu items we tried were good to VERY good. The homefries are a fantastic side and worth trying even if they don't come with your meal. Oh, and have a cappuccino to finish it off. Because I said so. Service was good and the space is fun. Phish posters on the walls, blues on the stereo...my kind of Sunday morning. A funky little spot worth checking out. Love stumbling upon little start up spots like this. read more

Funky place, funky music, awesome food!!! We had the Spuds MacKenzie app. Now don't skip this. Seems basic, but somehow it is just SO good! Then the boyfriend had the Crabby on Land crab cake sandwich. It was really great! I had the Shrimp & Lobster Tarragon pasta. Oh. My. God. Firs,t you'd better like Sherry, because this was FULL of it. I've never seen such huge shrimp and MASSIVE amounts of lobster chunks, including half tails and claws. Everything was amazing, made even better by the half off Yelp deal, or the deal on restaurant.com. So great! Can't wait to go back! read more

Stomping Grounds Grille - Shrimp & Lobster Tarragon!! Holy moly!!! Soooo good!!!! $24 - New American Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

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This place is AMAZING! I went there on a Friday night with my boyfriend and his parents. We all LOVED our meals and will definitely be back. The service was prompt and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. We started with the mussels and two crab cakes. The mussels were really tasty and the crab cakes were big and also super delicious. Three of us got the $25 prefix meal which is an incredible price considering the quality and quantity of food. The lobster ravioli had huge chunks of lobster in the dish and inside the ravioli. The portion was huge! It was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. My boyfriend got the scallop/beacon casserole which was also perfectly cooked and tasty. His parents got the lamb and seafood stew. Both were wonderful - perfectly cooked, huge portion, well-seasoned, etc. We picked the same dessert: a peanut butter chocolate mousse combo that was out of this world. We will definitely be back for more! This place is a perfect dinner restaurant with a comfy and cozy atmosphere. HIGHLY recommended - you won't be disappointed! BYOB fyi. read more

I just had the best quahog on the east coast! If you are in the area you must stop in! The staff is so friendly they are not from here! Just kidding read more

I love the quaint ambiance of this place as well as the freshly made food and ice tea. All of the meals I have had have been great as have the meals of my friends. We have tried the lunch and brunch menu, so I don't have anything to say for their dinner menu. The inside if this place is a set of 2 small rooms of an old house. In the back room, the walls are adorned with record albums, and all of those albums are actually available to play as wanted. Last time I was there, they also had a live musician playing in the front room. On a nice dsy, there is the front porch for shaded dining as well as some sunny seating to the right. So no matter what you're on the mood for, there's a place that suits that. read more

If you are looking for a really nice lunch spot today and you are biking on the Cape Cod Canal. Stop here. Turn at the site of the old bridge on the mainland side of canal in Buzzards Bay. We split a Ceasar salad and Bridge Crosser sandwich they were both excellent. Two thumbs up from two hungry bikers. We'll go back for brunch or try dinner soon. read more

Stomping Grounds Grille - View from lunch on outdoor porch. Biked in from the Cape Cod Canal - New American Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

This place was amazing. My girlfriend and I were taking a girls weekend after finishing up college and stopped here on our way to the cape. This place is AMAZING. All the food was made fresh and its also really neat because it's not your typical menu- it almost looks like a bed and breakfast. We had the stomping greens and it was absolutely delicious. We also had the med plate was a perfect appetizer for two. HIGHLY recommended. read more

Stomping Grounds Grille - New American Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

Mind blown! Seriously everything we had was just about the best we'd ever had. We'll be back. Probably tomorrow.

It would take way too long to go into every last detail about what went wrong with our experience at this place, so I'll give you the highlights (or lowlights as the case may be). Came in for the advertised prixe-fixe (prefixed 3 course) menu, and bought a $10 for $20 voucher off a deal on yelp. The area (back room) where we were seated was SO DARK, and the table for two was the tiniest ever. We compensated by adding extra candles which, while still dark, was better. Not only do they not have a liquor license, when I asked for a soda water they didn't have that either. We ended up with waters. We got a shaved Brussels sprout/kale/pomegranate salad that sounded awesome (on paper). A couple bites in, it didn't taste the freshest and one of the Brussels sprouts looked sort of discolored. To investigate I had to break out my iPhone flashlight (yes it was that dark) and found that some of the shaved Brussels sprouts were moldy. So gross. Sent it back and they gave me a caeser instead that was just ok (bottled dressing, I think it was kens) but at least it wasn't moldy. My partner and I both ordered the salmon entree and we were told after our first course that the salmon "really shrank up during cooking" and that one of us would have to order something else. I reluctantly ordered a steak that I didn't want and after a long wait the entrees came out. Salmon very overcooked, steak was cooked OK, but came with sandy scallops. The wait for all of this was really long, so after 1.5 hours we figured we'd cut our losses and get dessert (the last course of our 3 course prefixed menu) to go. We got our bill and I gave the server the voucher I had gotten off yelp, and she tried to say I couldn't use that on the prefixed menu we had gotten, even though it didn't say anything like that in the literature for the voucher. She ended up reluctantly taking it. All in all, a truly bad experience at a local small business that I had high hopes for, especially after reading so many really great 4/5 star yelp reviews. Best thing about our meal was the bread and the dessert, both of which were not cooked in house (provided by beckys bakery in bourne). I'd say perhaps all of this was the result of them being sort of a new place, but they've been open since July (5 months) and really should have their act together at this point, in my opinion. read more

We had an excellent dinner here a few nights ago. We enjoyed a relaxed, leisurely dinner on the deck along with a beauriful sunset and amazing meal. The tarragon lobster pasta was over the top as was the lobster ravioli. Our server, Connor, was outstanding and allowed us to enjoy a leisurely meal while subtly checking on our needs We will definitely be back -- And we are rather picky. read more

Stomping Grounds Grille - New American Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

Loved this place! Ordered the chicken wings, and they were absolutely delicious. I typically don't like eating bone in...but the meat literally just falls off the bone. I also ordered the pulled pork, which was absolutely delicious. The BBQ was so tasty and it was just the right amount on there. (Most places will either put too little too much, this was perfect!) My husband ordered the Lobster roll and he said it was the best he had ever tasted!! I definitely recommend coming here! read more

My husband had lobster sandwich and that was so tender and amazing. I had a chicken curry salad wrap and it was outta this world. We also got the peanut butter cup desert and bread pudding and both were awesome. We will def go back. A must try for anyone in the area. read more

Stomping Grounds Grille - Lobster roll - New American Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

Stumbled upon this place when I was visiting RI/MA for work. I drove around a lot in unfamiliar areas for my job and always have to wing it for meals. I somehow found this place which I immediately fell in love with because there were music posters everywhere... majority being Phish! Yay! I found my people! I didn't necessarily have high hopes for the food since I hadn't had many stellar meals on that work trip but the food was surprisingly not only good but delicious. I had some kind of side salad with I think it was lemon vinaigrette which was super fresh and extra tasty (I'm a salad snob too). Then I got the seafood stew. It took a while to come out but that was one of the best seafood stews I've ever had. I have another trip in the area next month and hope to make it back here then! read more

Stopped in here for a casual lunch. At first we weren't sure we were in the right place because it looks like a house from the outside and entry, but upon entering we were very pleased. The decor is classic rock....Dead, Phish, Beatles, etc. The menu was just a bit different. My husband band had a delicious avocado, cheese bacon sandwich called "Over the Bridge" and he thought it was excellent. The artisan bread made this understated sandwich just perfect. I keot it simple with a salad with grilled chicken. Fresh ingredients included grapes, brussel sprouts, chick peas and a clean dressing. We would come back in a heartbeat. read more

Stomping Grounds Grille - Fun musical decor. - New American Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

An old house turned into a restaurant, makes you feel right at home. Each room is decorated a little different and the decor is perfect for the atmosphere. I ordered the steak special and it came with vegetables and mashed potatoes. Everything about the meal was amazing, steak melted in your mouth and cut with ease. My fiancé ordered the swordfish Nantucket, a large swordfish steak with shrimp and scallops for a reasonable price of $24, and for seafood and the size of the portions that's a deal. Everything from the service to prices and quality and quantity of food was top notch and I would recommend the stomping grounds and will definitely return. A plus is at the moment they are getting a liquor license so it's BYOB so that cuts the bill down! I would say the only negative is one to many pictures of the Beatles and phish. read more

Stomping Grounds Grille - Steak with mashed potatoes, zucchini and cucumbers - New American Near Me - Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

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Best lobster roll I've had in a long time, maybe ever! They did not skimp on the lobster meat and it wasn't overly dressed with mayo. Great service and unique decor! Wish I lived closer so I could go back more often! read more

Wonderful food and great service. A must stop dining experience in Buzzards Bay. Eclectic ambiance with a cool vibe and friendly folks.