My companion and I sat on the patio overlooking the harbor for an early dinner. My companion ordered a Bully Boy Vodka Bloody Mary, while I enjoyed a Black Cat Sangria. Both drinks were very good. After our drinks were served, I asked our server a few questions about the portion size of the calamari. Since we were still undecided about our selections, the server left us to consider our options. Once we had made our choices, however, we had difficulty getting the server's attention. My companion had to first motion to the server and eventually call out to get their attention--three times! We both started with a cup of New England Clam Chowder, although I ordered a bowl with my meal. There is definitely a noticeable difference in portion size between the cup and bowl. The chowder itself was excellent--thick, flavorful, and delicious. For our entrées, we selected Clam Strips and Calamari, both as side-dish portions. The food was very good, as were the drinks. Overall, we enjoyed the food, drinks, and beautiful harbor-side patio setting. Unfortunately, the service was only just okay, primarily because of the difficulty we had getting our server's attention after we were ready to order. read more

Cute nautical decor with quite comfortable chairs. No hostess helping us (a party of eight) at lunch. We were simply told to wait in the middle of the dining room and not shown the bar. OK. Everything else was standard. Something I noticed when our guests were being served chowder in these large mugs. The mugs were filled to the brim with their chowder, but the served had stuck the soup spoons into the mug where the chowder went halfway up the spoon so you had to clean the handle before you could use the spoon. I ordered a fried fish sandwich and this is what I got. Mind you, there was a person preparing this dish, a server who picked it up, placed it on her tray and put it down in front of me and no one noticed that the fish had been burned? Did I send it back? No. I simply didn't eat it. If they cared what I thought, it would't have been served. What a disgrace. read more

The Black Cat Tavern - How could anyone have missed the big charred spot on the TOP of my fish sandwich?!? - Seafood Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

As someone who work in the restaurant industry I hate doing this but unfortunately my experience at this restaurant ruined my romantic vacation. My boyfriend and I had such a great experience here our first night of vacation that we decided to come back our second night. So we went to the hostess and said table for 2 and took the buzzer and were told 45 minute wait. It was an hour wait but I loved the experience and was ok with waiting. So when our buzzer buzzed. I headed to the hostess stand and there was a long line. I didn't want to be rude so I said the lead hostess "hey I just got a buzz" she said "ok maam I will be right with you." She continued to take down the names of the multiple groups of people in line. I decided that I would go to the back of the line to be respectful. As we were just about to near the front I hear her say "table ___ is a no show we are giving away to table ___" the people she gave the table to were people who were bothering her about the long wait time while my boyfriend and I patiently waited. She went to then give me ANOTHER buzzer as she gave our table away although we were there on time and then ignored. I gave the new buzzer back to her and told her that we previously were there with our buzzer and told her and she told us to wait a minute but ignored us. My boyfriend chimed in to say that he saw her give the table away to the next people on the list that were bothering her while we patiently waited. The hostess didn't say sorry and let us leave after we were very respectful. As someone in the industry it breaks my heart. I have been in her position and have done everything I could to make it right and to allow my guests to have the best experience possible. All she did was stare at us as we expressed concern. I was deeply hurt after this interaction and left wondering what I did wrong. All I tried to do was be a loyal customer and be respectful and I was patient and was punished for being patient and respectful. All I want is some recognition and apology. read more

As a cat lover, I had to check out this place - who can resist a place with a cat prominently featured on its sign! Conveniently located near the ferry terminal and also near the Hyannis Harbor hotel where we were staying for a weekend getaway to the Cape a few weekends ago. We walked down the street, checked out the menu which looked good. It was a bit hot so we decided to sit inside however it felt a bit dark inside so we went back outside and were seated under the covered area outside. The menu is quite extensive so no trouble finding something you like. We ordered the crab cake appetizer which was good - I prefer more lump crab meat and this was all minced together but still good. For my main dish I ordered the salmon which came with roasted potatoes and veggies with a light sauce. It was nice - salmon was tender, potatoes were crispy and tender - good portion size. Hubs ordered the dayboat cod and he enjoyed it. Servers were nice and they even took our photo on request. It's a popular spot you can tell - both inside and outside were busy. Was nice sitting outside- they have these planters on the side which make for nice outdoor decor. Overall a good experience! read more

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Stopped in for a small bite and a beer, Saturday afternoon- Columbus Day wkd. Got the award winning chowda & some famous skinny fries. So glad we did! Service was fast and friendly, drinks were cold and generous, and the clams in my chowder had died happy! Yum!! Go! read more

Food was decent but service was pretty slow / inattentive. Outdoor seating wasn't the most comfortable and didn't really even get a great view of the water. Overall okay but not the best. read more

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We went here over Memorial Day weekend. We were greeted by the host and shown to our table immediately. Our server Andrew was very accommodating. My daughter and I shared the crab cake salad and they gave us two different dressings since our taste isn't the same and we shared the lobster quesadillas. Both were my favorite meals of our whole trip. We sat outside and enjoyed the scenery looking out over the water and docks. read more

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Patricia was our server, excellent Service. We picked this restaurant for its location and reviews on the clam chowder. Both good. Nice view. Good food. read more

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Came here on the recommendation of the girl who checked us in at our timeshare . Since it was restaurant week It was super busy when we got there but Sam quickly found us a table. Elizabeth was very helpful with advice for selections. I had a cup of the award winning clam chowder and steamed mussels. So delicious Highly recommended. read more

6 of us came here for a late lunch as we liked the name and were told it had good food. We called and spoke with Scott, the manager, to make reservations and had to change them a couple times due to bad traffic getting there, and he was super accommodating. I had a turkey wrap with no bacon and it was really good and my wife had a Side Caesar salad that she really enjoyed. Our 4 friends also enjoyed their meals. We are glad we went there and should we be in Hyannis again just might come back read more

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Stopped into Black Cat for a late lunch after exploring Hyannis. Everything about our experience was kind of mid. Our server was ok and when my friend asked for a straw she brought over two unwrapped straws completely holding the ends that my friend would either be placing in her drink or into her mouth. My friend did not use the straws. My friend also asked for "to-go" silverware as her cutlery was a bit dirty - our server seemed annoyed. Small requests overall that made us feel like we were burdening her. I got the Buffalo Cauliflower which was ok. Drenched in sauce and soggy. My friend ordered a fish and chips that was the only thing to save the meal. read more

We sat outside and had a beautiful view of the harbor, such a great setting! The only downside was that one of us ended up sitting directly in the sun and started to feel the heat pretty quickly, so keep that in mind if you go on a sunny day. We started with a cup of chowder and now I see why it's award-winning: creamy, flavorful, and absolutely a must-try. The giant lobster roll was good, not great. It was fresh and generously portioned, but the flavor fell a little flat for me. If you're not already a lobster roll lover, you could probably skip this one. The fried seafood platter was huge, and our favorites were the shrimp and clams. If you love a variety of fried seafood, this is definitely the dish to get! read more

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This was our first experience at The Black Cat Tavern and if we were staying in the area longer, we would definitely return. We were a party of 6. We sat in the heated patio which was fine for us (2 adults and 4 teenagers). Our server Alex was great! He made us feel at home right from the beginning. He explained the specials and answered our questions we had on the menu items. His descriptions of the food were so vivid, we wanted to try everything. We settled on a variety of items from the clam chowder to fish tacos. I personally started with clam chowder then the blackened swordfish which was excelllent. We never felt rushed and Alex checked on us a few times to make sure we were enjoying our food. I honestly can't recommend this restaurant enough. read more

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Tried Black Cat Tavern in Hyannis while exploring Cape Cod. It's right near the port, so it's a bit touristy, but still worth checking out. We had the Hyport Burger, baked scallops, and a bowl of clam chowder. All were really good the chowder especially. Creamy and flavorful, definitely one of the better ones I've had on this trip. The burger was juicy and came with all the right toppings. The scallops were baked just right, not dry at all. Portions here are huge. We didn't finish everything except for the chowder that was gone fast. The place has a chill, nautical vibe and there was a live singer the night we went, which added to the mood. Our server, Katie, was super nice and helpful. Prices are on the higher side, but expected for the area. Would I come back? Maybe but I'd also want to try the other restaurants nearby next time. Rating: 3/5 Check out their other dishes too, I saw stuff like lobster roll, fried clams, and baked stuffed shrimp on the menu that looked pretty good read more

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Busy place atmosphere very nice. Waitress was amazing and very attentive. Clam chowder was so yummy. But the watermelon feta salad omg so good.. fisherman's platter was so good lightly battered which is a plus shoe string fries brought back childhood memories. A little pricey but it's vacation! read more

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We really enjoyed our visit to The Black Cat Tavern. The location is great, right on the water with a lovely atmosphere. The lobster roll was massive and absolutely delicious. We also ordered the seafood tower, and everything on it was fresh and tasty, except for the tuna, which wasn't our favorite. Service was decent, our waitress was a bit scattered at times, but nothing that took away from the overall experience. The only real downside was the small table we were given. With the amount of food we ordered, it felt cramped and a bit awkward. read more

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My family and I dined here during our recent Cape Cod trip. The location was within walking distance from our hotel. We were seated on the front deck, but still had views of the water across the street. I ordered the Fried Cod Melt with French fries, and the Banana Cream Colada. The food was good - the filet of fish was big and crispy, while the colada was refreshing and wasn't too strong. If we stay in Hyannis again we will be back! read more

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The best food we had on our vacation! Terrific menu, indoor and outdoor seating. You may have to wait for a table, but it's definitely worth it. Terrific family vibe, it can get a little noisy sometimes at the peak hours. If the noise bothers you come a little later after most of the large family groups have gone. Great service, read more

My friend and I came here with no reservation for dinner and we were seated right away. We didn't realize we were in the harbor shack which is separate from the full restaurant haha. It was hard to tell from the way we walked in from the parking lot on the side, we just walked up the first set of stairs we saw with a hostess stand and thought that was the full restaurant. The tavern part is next door but we enjoyed the shack! We had delicious mudslides and I really liked my sandwich! I was grateful they had gluten free bread! read more

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We sat in the Shack Out Back. They had live acoustic music on a Wednesday night around dinner time. He was very entertaining. Played some Tom Petty without me even requesting it. Our server was super sweet and attentive. Started with the oysters--they come with cocktail sauce and lemon by default, but ask for the mignonette (trust me, do it!). Hands down my favorite oysters I had on the Cape. Tried the lobster bisque too. Not a ton of lobster chunks, but the flavor was still amazing. I'd totally get it again. The hot lobster roll was the main attraction. It was delicious! So warm and buttery and flavorful. Large portion. I ordered mine with sweet potato fries. YUM. Very happy with my choice! read more

We were disappointed. The restaurant was very loud. Our server was not friendly. The food was OK. I thought the chowder was very good and served in a coffee cup which at first was confusing but when I thought of "a cup of chowder" very cute. I ordered steak tips, which were a little tough and I wasn't expecting teriyaki flavor. We also had baked stuffed shrimp. The stuffing was spicy and the shrimp were a little bit bland. The host was very nice and quite funny. read more

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Left a review that I ate here on Monday. It is now Thursday and we went back and ordered the exact same thing because it was so good the first time we had it. Lauren was a great server and this time we ate inside because the patio was full. Another great meal! read more

Excellent service, great food, nice atmosphere. Especially love the out back. A young man was playing guitar very pleasantly and then the guy that greeted us at the entrance surprised us and played a couple blues guitar tunes. Told us his name is Gil Correia and he plays there occasionally but he is also an accomplished musician as well, which I would agree with. Anyway ambiance, music, food, waitstaff, greeters, all get 5 stars read more

Went on a Thursday 3:30 late lunch early dinner time frame. Very friendly waitress. Lobster bisque was delivered quickly and delicious! Could have been a bit more lobster meat but we loved it. The crab cake was also so fresh and flavorful, loved it. Buffalo tenders great and spice just right. Chicken quesadillas good however they used dark chicken meat as opposed to white and that detracted the taste a bit for me, but it was still good but not excellent. Would have liked a little guacamole and sour cream w it but got salsa and sriracha Mayo. Casual atmosphere and enjoyable vibe. Would definitely return. Pricey but that's the area, so expected. I took one star off for the dark chicken meat used in the quesadillas, but that's my personal preference for white meat. read more

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Maddie our waitress was amazing! We had such a great experience. We made a reservation in advance and were seated promptly. We sat outside and had a great view of the water. We had lobster, fish, soup and grilled cheese! Everything was full of flavor and the seafood was so fresh. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Parking was a pain, but that's the cape. When we return, we will be back! read more

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Good food. Nice ambience. We sat in the back yard. Service wat great. Beer was cold. Our favorite restaurant on our vacation to cape cod.

Some locals recommended we have dinner here, & it was a great tip. All outdoor seating near the water, so pretty! The service was great, I needed help finding gluten free options & one of the servers provided me with a handwritten multi page list of options, including things they can make thats not on the menu. Therefore, I ended up with a delicious plate of grilled scallops. My wife had the fried oysters. I took a bite & it was the best fried oysters I ever tasted & I hate them. Clam chowder was delicious too. Considering the location, it could be a serious tourist trap. But it wasn't! Huge portions for the price, I would return. read more

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Relaxed atmosphere, good food, we really liked this place. Really good Old Fashioned, great fried fish platter, and service was excellent. What really impressed me was that I paid cash, and apparently some of the bills stuck together. Rather than pocket it the server came back and asked if I meant to leave all that, which was very classy. Speaks highly of the restaurant and staff that they looked out for their customers like that. Highly recommend. read more

I heard from the locals that this was a sister restaurant to Colombo's, so I had to try it. Friendly staff when I walked in. Torrey the bartender was awesome. Very attentive. She made sure my glass was always full. I met the chef as well. Mark might have been his name. In ordered some clam chowder, wow was I impressed. Then I had the lobster we quesadillas. The amount of lobster and the sauce geez he nailed it. My friends also ordered the salmon with potatoes rare. Absolutely full of flavor. And salmon tacos I believe. The menu is pretty well balanced. Might have a new place to hang out. Prices are reasonable. Emanates are clean. Staff is wonderful. A lot of locals. Great atmosphere, everyone knew everyone. I'll definitely be back. Love that place! The peanut butter pie and oysters with shrimp, couldn't be any fresher! read more

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Their "award winning" clam chowder is cooked in bacon stock. They don't even disclose this in the menu. Watermelon Spritzer was bland and tasteless. Shoe string fries unfortunately live up to their name. The only nice part of our lunch was attentive and courteous staff. Would not go back again. read more

Came here before getting on the ferry to Nantucket (walkable). Came during the off season, but it was such a treat to be able to sit outside and see the marina. The clam chowder was delicious as was the lobster quesadilla. The sauce on the quesadilla truly makes it so worth it. Staff were friendly and helpful. read more

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Don't sit outside if you're a party of 2. They only have 1 table for 2 that is shoved literally in the entrance aisle with people bumping into you and standing over your head. We waited twice as long as the hostess quoted while she sat tons of larger parties that got there after us. No apology when we sat down. Our waitress Shannon was amazing, she's the only redeemable thing from the experience as the food took forever and came out burnt. They clearly just can't accommodate the traffic, but Spanky's does it without issue- will definitely be going there next time instead. read more

Surrounded by dozens of appealing restaurant options in the bustling, tourist-friendly heart of Hyannis, my mom and I chose The Black Cat Tavern on account of its convenience to our lodging (the Hyannis Travel Inn), a glowing recommendation by the affable and knowledgable concierge at our front desk, as well as - admittedly - its fun and slightly macabre name. Boy, did we pick right. Maybe we should play the lotto tonight too, because this place is a total winner. We sat outside, which isn't always synonymous with attentive service, but that couldn't be further from the case at The Black Cat. This is a tightly run ship (nautical pun intended), and the service is impeccable. The entire staff is so welcoming, so diligent, and so kind...and fun! Cape Cod is a vacation destination, of course, and it's a breath of fresh sea air to spend time with employees who seem to be enjoying their experience as much as their sunburned customers. Our server was Olesya, and she's an absolute dream. I don't know if there's such a thing as National Waitstaff Of The Year Awards, but if she isn't at least nominated at this year's ceremony, I'll boycott the whole thing. In short, I can't recommend this place highly enough. The food is great (the chowder!), the portions are generous (food AND booze!), the price tag is way more reasonable than its nearby competitors, and it's a place you'll feel so comfy and looked after, you won't want to leave. A rare restaurant experience in the best of ways. Thanks Olesya, thanks team, see you again next year (if not sooner). read more

Excellent service, delicious food and perfect martini ; you won't go wrong having dinner here ! read more

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It actually makes me upset that i even have to write this, but i do not want someone to experience what i did. I go to this place several times a year. This mother's day weekend Saturday night pouring outside, a man met us at the door, having dinner? Yes, they sat us down. 15 mins into sitting we hear that man say "dont close the kitchen" i begin with are you closing? The man says yes but the kitchen is open! Great! Have an amazing dinner the food is always great! See a woman across from us (manager giving looks, staring at the table) then hear just want to clean up for mothers day! So we say ok we can finish our drinks at the bar, they said yes! Go to the bar to be completely ignored by the bartender. After 20 mins i say to the bartender talking to 4 other people with full drinks, are you closed? He states Yes! What..... Why seat us if you are closing and why give looks because we haven't finished eating. Why let us go to the bar then... SMH Bad Management! Sorry this was the worst experience i have ever had there. Food Excellent, Management do better! read more

Dined here recently and had a good experience. Got a burger, chicken ceasar wrap, and some drinks. Food was good, and the drinks were even better. Good service. Would return. read more

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The food and service was amazing at this place, would highly suggest!! The waitress and hostesses were so kind and treated my training service dog with so much respect!! They even brought her out a bowl of water without us even having to ask :)! I was so grateful for the treatment I received here especially after being treated horribly at Spanky's across the street(literally broke state laws and denied a service animal!!!) thank you to the amazing staff for your kindness and the delicious chicken tacos!! read more

The food, drinks and Maggie were awesome! Such a cute place. We enjoyed the lobster roll and clam chowder.

We had a great patio dinner in late September, the Black Cat deserves much better reviews than I have seen here. Blackened swordfish was delectable with a creamy sauce and so rich. Has been ordered the shrimp scampi and when the seafood the scampi arrived, the server owned the mistake and gave it to him for the shrimp price. It had huge chunks of lobster in it and he was thrilled. I also had a side of grilled asparagus to go with my scampi, I ordered it after the fact when I saw the dish had no greens. And was very happy with it even if it was late. I had one craft cider and then I had to have another craft cider, it was so good. No dessert, we were completely stuffed with no leftovers but would absolutely recommend the black cat tavern. read more

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I appreciated that the staff found a spot for us inside without a reservation at 630p on a Monday. The service was attentive and the food, yum. I had the blacked swordfish and my friend had the blackened day cod. The Black Cat itself has a cool vibe, and I can see why it's so popular. read more