The Den Cape Cod

August 2026. Best time at Ocean House. Food always good. We go heavy on the appetizers…read more What made this visit exceptional was our server, a tall and cheerful African-American gay guy who also works at an art restaurant in Sarasota, Florida in the winter. He just made the tasty girls' dinner out so fun. Always gorgeous with the Nantucket Sound views.

If I could give this restaurant half a star I would. Ambiance was filled with clueless rich weirdos…read morewearing black thick rimmed glasses, sticking their kids on iPads. The lamb appetizer was 30$ and cooked well done. The animal was already dead-they didn't need to kill it again. The Jonah crab Shimai looked like a big y pre packaged special but even more tasteless. The black truffle tagliolini was disgusting. This was definitely boxed pasta-rumo at best, and the grilled octopus appeared to be vienna sausages. They offered us free deserts that we threw out. Despite the possibility of someone spitting in them from our complaints-we knew they'd be disgusting either way. Better off going to McDonalds and getting a royale with cheese.

View from our seat.

Naan Bread Service (very tasty!)

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Bar

The Lanyard Restaurant

4.1(144 reviews)

1.9 mi

Only been here once. Service was a little slow but the food was on point. The onion soup was…read moredelicious. My wife had the artichoke bruschetta and loved it. It was bigger than it looks on the inside. A good amount of parking is available as well.

I ordered the chicken tacos and they arrived with a huge pile of french fries. i told the waitress…read morei didn't want them and she said they came with the tacos. I said the menu did not mention this and when i got home reread the menu and no mention of sides with the tacos. she asked me if i wanted the side salad instead and i said yes and asked her to take the fries off my plate. she said i could keep them and i again told her i didn't want them. clearly annoyed she removed my plate and returned it with only the tacos. Ten minutes later a salad arrived on a separate plate (there are five people eating at this table). I was charged for a full salad so apparently there is NOT a side salad that comes with the tacos, nor does the menu say that. So much difficulty for a simple taco salad dinner.

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Clean Slate Eatery

5.0(60 reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$$$

Supper tonight at Clean Slate Eatery in West Dennis could not have been better. We haven't enjoyed…read morea finer meal on Cape Cod. The chefs are true artists, imagining and executing haute cuisine with skill, precision, and personality. We opted for the optional caviar starter course, which was brilliant. The caviar, served with Pringles potato chips and tangy egg salad, was an exquisite introduction to the tasting menu. The house-made sourdough focaccia with homemade butter may have been the best bread we've eaten. The dayboat scallop was pan-seared and paired with ginger whey-poached pork belly, Anson Mills Carolina Gold lobster congee, and a sake-soy veil. It was incredible. The peas and carrots course of Thumbelina carrots, sweet peas, whipped coconut, and carrot-mint consommé was unlike anything we've experienced before. It was inspired. The fluke was sorrel brioche-crusted and accompanied by razor clam escabeche, sauce romesco, and sea beans, was magnificent. The chef spoke about harvesting the local sea beans himself, and the razor clam purveyor happened to be dining alongside us. It was a memorable and distinctly Cape Cod moment. The intermezzo was a cranberry membrane filled with a refreshing burst of vodka, and delightfully cleansed the palate. The optional foie gras bonbon, encased in milk chocolate, was another triumph. We agreed we would have missed out had we passed on it. It was one of the finest foie gras bites we've ever enjoyed. The tri-tip sirloin course featured American Wagyu with sweet onion soubise and toasted ramp-and-vinegar gnocchi. "Amazing" hardly begins to describe it. The Humboldt Fog cheese course was dramatically torched tableside and served with blueberry shallot jam, toasted milk bread, and smoked almonds. Sublime, artistic, and utterly delicious. The included dessert course featured caramelized white chocolate, lychee, pink guava sorbet, macadamia toffee, white chocolate gel, and olive oil sponge. It was unbelievably good. An optional dessert accompaniment, ordered by every diner, was a layered chocolate, shortbread, and banana tart topped with caviar was a playful and fitting finale. The charming atmosphere, attentive staff, and excellent music had diners on their feet dancing between courses. We finished with their homemade Mignardises and were given a lovely packet to take home which included a homemade scone. This restaurant is wildly civilized. Many courses were served on beautiful handcrafted pieces from Scargo Pottery in Dennis collaboratively designed by the chef and the talented Scargo artist Tina Holl. I offer only praise and gratitude for the extraordinary food, welcoming atmosphere, talented and artistic staff, and a dining experience that reminds us how exceptional Cape Cod dining can be. Clean Slate delivered one of the most memorable meals we've had anywhere on the Cape.

Food, service, and vibe all 10/10. Wine paired the experience. Skipped the caviar starter but did…read moretry the foie gras bonbon and caviar dessert. Preferred the bonbon. Saw the chef make accommodations on the fly for several guests with dietary restrictions not originally conveyed. Staff so very personable. One seating during the week currently. Signage hidden behind tree when coming from East so it was a little hard to find and the front is very unassuming so it felt like a hidden gem. Favorite meal of the the week.

Interior

Fluke

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March Menu...awesome!

908 Bistro

4.4(69 reviews)

4.6 mi

It's been a month since we were on the Cape. Unable to get reservations last year, I plotted ahead…read morethis year. This is a really appealing, intimate, mom and pop (and summer help waitress) place. The hostess/ front of house boss, who was operating from the bar of this 10-12 table location, was gracious and endearing (in the way that an almost overbearing host can be- that meant as a compliment). The drinks took a minute, my fiancé's salad needed blue cheese brought out as it was left off (single most off-putting thing: the waitress, I suspect language mastery being the cause of this rather than malice or willful deceit, flat out told her that blue cheese did not come with the wedge salad...but when boss lady at the bar was asked, this was quickly corrected), there was a heavy does of reggae music. All of this less than optimal. The food was very good, though I can't remember off the top of my head what I had (it's been a month). Nor did I take pics: it seemed like it'd detract from the experience. There weren't any complaints about the food from others. (So I went back and looked at the menu: potstickers as an app- pretty good; baked local seafood as the main- good, but it is what it is in that not a ton of nuance added so as to let the seafood do the talking. The portion was decent for the price. I didn't leave stuffed, but for $38, very reasonable.) All in all, the first visit merits a second visit next year (as the website says they are temporarily closed to seek new management).

Small but pleasant restaurant with both locals and tourists dining…read more Very friendly service and well prepared food made for a successful dinner. Rolls are delicious. We shared the fried green tomato caprese, a bowl of clam chowder, and a nice scallops ( the most scallops in a single order I've seen) in a lite orange marmalade sauce. Too full for dessert but the choices looked nice. Plan ahead with a reservation because it's a small restaurant. A few outdoor tables too but view is parking lot and Rte 28. Enjoy!

Coconut shrimp

Steak tips

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House made Potato balls.

The Dog House

3.9(271 reviews)

1.2 mi

The Dog House quickly became our place of refuge during our time on Cape Cod. We had a few…read moredisappointing experiences at other restaurants on the Cape, so we ended up coming back here two or three times throughout our trip because it was just so consistent. The hot dogs are pretty good. They're nothing completely out of this world, but they're definitely worth trying. We ordered the Glendon Beach Dog, the Sonoran Dog, and the West Dennis Dog, and the Glendon Beach Dog was by far our favorite. The real star of the menu, though, was the Dirty Fries. They are absolutely gigantic and so worth the price. Honestly, for Cape Cod, the prices here are actually pretty reasonable, which I really appreciated. Another thing I really appreciated was that they accommodated us even though we showed up about 10 minutes before closing. The service was awesome, and they were still incredibly welcoming. They also have a really cute outdoor seating area that adds to the whole experience. And I have to mention the lemonade because it was SO good. It was incredibly tart, sour, and refreshing, which is exactly how I like my lemonade. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area or visiting the Cape. We kept coming back for a reason.

New owners took over The dog house this year and I am sad to say my experience was terrible…read more Ordered 3 hotdogs and an order of fries and in 1-1.5 minutes was handed a bag of food. How could we get our food so fast? Well we checked our food before we were headed to the beach (luckily) and the food was cold, dry, awful and clearly precooked (on a very slow night. the French fries were not even the slightest bit warm. Really sad excuse of an establishment. We spoke to the manager and got a refund and an I'm sorry. But no excuse for having food sitting around and then selling it to customers.

Dirty Fries, West Dennis Dog, Glendon Beach Dog, Sonoran Dog (left to right)

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Mad Minnow Bar & Kitchen

4.3(276 reviews)

2.5 mi

Exceptional food and service make this one of the best dining experiences on Cape Cod. You can…read morechoose between indoor seating or outdoor dining under a tent, which creates a relaxed, casual atmosphere that still feels thoughtfully put together. The servers are attentive and friendly, making you feel well taken care of from start to finish. It's a great spot to sit back, unwind, and enjoy a consistently strong menu. The flavors are on point no matter what you order. You really can't go wrong. Our favorites are the tuna dishes, including the tuna cannoli appetizer and the mad tuna entrée, both fresh and absolutely delicious. The classic margarita is also a standout: refreshing, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. In our opinion, this is some of the best dining on Cape Cod.

In town staying for a little while and stopped in for dinner. The inside was packed and small so we…read moresat outside. There was a good variety on the menu and the fish was amazingly fresh and tasty! There was a good kids selection as well. Pricey but reasonable for downtown and during the season. Good variety of drink selection as well.

Bar area, excellent cocktails and wine/beer selection

This was the seafood dish. The pic doesn't do it justice.

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Outdoor seating

Red Nun Bar & Grill

3.5(180 reviews)

0.1 mi

We go to Dennis Port in the off season and have eaten there…read more Excellent menu. Many healthy options for vegetarians. Cool spot.

Great service and excellent tavern food. We sat at the bar and were able to taste a beer before…read moretrying.

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Cocktail menu

Scargo Cafe

4.2(555 reviews)

6.0 mi

Everything was great, especially Staci, our server! Food was excellent, service was perfect & their…read moremenu never disappoints!

Made a reservation for dinner on Friday 8/28 to celebrate my gf's birthday while we took a weekend…read moretrip to Dennis. We were greeted by Taylor at the hostess station and were shown to or table within minutes of our arrival. Received a beautiful table in the dining room in a corner next to windows which was warm & cozy & very romantic. Mary was our server and we both loved the entire atmosphere & vibe of the restaurant immediately! We ordered cocktails ( both were very good), I got the Seafood Strudel (which was very good, had puff pastry & 2 large Shrimp & inside was sea scallops & crab meat and a nice Newburg sauce, accompanied with whipped potatoes & mixed veggies (EXCELLENT), Gf got the Prime NY Sirloin which was cooked perfectly to her liking also accompanied with whipped potatoes & mixed veggies ( I tried a piece of the sirloin, it was DELICIOUS) girlfriend said it was one of the best steaks she ever had! We weren't offered any gratis dessert (which I thought would have been nice especially since I mentioned it when I made our reservation). Everything was great though and my gf was very pleased so all good!

Small section of restaurant decor.

Mongolian pork chop

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Garden atmosphere at Scargos

Gerardi's Cafe

4.5(320 reviews)

4.7 mi

Homemade Italian dishes. Helpful and quick service. Love the feel of the place,full of energy Will…read moredefinitely come back

Vacationing on the Cape over the last 50 years has allowed us to explore the locally loved…read moreestablishments & Gerardi's is one of them. Expect a bustling atmosphere & honest cooking with points earned for fresh ingredients, great portions & powerful cocktails. On a busy evening, If you are fortunate enough to get a table, your patience will be rewarded.

Chicken Saltimbocca

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Fresh coffe

The Restaurant And Pub Next Door

1.7(7 reviews)

0.2 mi

Had a large party of guys come in to get some beers. Male bartender was visibly pissed off at…read morepeople trying to buy beers at a bar. Wouldn't recommend.

They advertise Prime Rib as House Speciality. It was well…read moreseasoned and cooked perfectly!! Definitely recommend

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R B.

6 years ago

I came in I ate the pork taco with sweet potato friends amazing, had a very smiley friendly red hair server take care of me, she was really nice to my grandkids ! Second time a couple weeks later I had an awesome lady blond and short , she was working really hard had the whole dinning room to herself and made sure I was very well taken care of, so thank you . I ate the Mash potato pizza with steak, what a great invention !!!You guys overall are awesome , great clean atmosphere, timing of service was great . I've noticed this male bartender who seemed to be very stressed at the bar , me and my wife on my even heard him cursing multiple times in front of us . He is not the cleanest bartender in the world and that is just my respectful opinion, I seen him run his hands thru his hair literally a good 10 times while I was dining, to me that is so disgusting considering COVID and PERSONAL HYGIENE! I'm very disappointed to say this but both times I went there , he was working and did the same thing multiple times .I've also sat at bar and witness him wiping his face with the bars table cloth. read more

Kylee C.

6 years ago

Really reccomend dining here, Josh our waiter provided excellent service, and made great reccomendations for drinks which made our night that much more fun. We sat outside the lightning and the couches were very comfortable and the prices for everything are very reasonable. read more

Nicole F.

7 years ago

Great food and beautiful place but, the front of the house needs a lot of work in the staff. They are not friendly and seem to just not want to be there. I do not recommend this place read more

Terance E.

7 years ago

Wow this place was so good. On top of the great draft beer selection the food was tasty too. I had the Asian beef skewers and I will defiantly be back for more. read more

Shelly J.

7 years ago

This place was amazing. I had a salad and it was so good that I got a pizza to take home to my kids. A must try if you are in the area.

Mark W.

7 years ago

Excellent and different menu, such as Korean pulled pork tacos and lobster arncini, plus 24 beers on tap with lots of local IPA

Mike G.

4 years ago

Great food, great portions! Only problem is it's too loud, I could barely hear my party talking.

Matt K.

4 years ago

Solid food. Great and easy going atmosphere. And certainly offers Value. Just what we needed.

Melissa S.

2 years ago

Great food and service. A bit loud, but not too bad. Would visit again and highly recommend.

Tom D.

9 months ago

Great big bar with plenty of seating! The food is great! Will definitely be coming back.

Karen D.

3 years ago

Great food and drinks were great. The atmosphere was welcoming. We will be back soon.

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