This was a great place to celebrate a birthday. Wife doesn't like cake and singing in a restaurant. The hostess said "Happy Birthday" on arrival and the waiter mentioned it once. That was perfect. Food was 5 star. Service also top notch. The setting makes it feel like a special occasion destination. The food is good enough to eat as often as possible. read more

Fantastic place. Food was awesome people were even better. Just a great experience with people who certainly understand the definition of service and quality. read more

Food tasted pretty authentic and felt almost home cooked. I got the chicken sandwich and it was very filling. Prices were a little expensive but I'd go again. read more

Best restaurant on the Cape. Potatoes with romesco, mushrooms with crispy rice, cabbage with XO sauce, all amazing. And the sweet corn cake is A++. Allie the bartender made us the best drinks, and was so fun to hang out with. Will be back! read more

This place is amazing! The food is delicious- the ingredients are sourced from local farms. The environment is warm and welcoming. Our server Annalee was super sweet and guided us to all the right things- we had the chicken meatballs, the burger (with a fried duck egg on top) prepped as the chef would for himself, and the curry goat. We ended with the lemon bombolini- which is to die for- it's a warm ricotta donut with lemon cream filling on a marscapone bed- my husband and I thought we were full and couldn't manage dessert but we even polished off the crumbs. The bartender made a lemonade specially for me. I highly recommend this place if you're thinking of a nice dinner in Dennis- read more

Formerly the Red Pheasant, The Pheasant is an updated, more hip, extra delicious version of its old self. The owners source the seafood and ethically raised meat from as many local fisheries and farms as possible. The cocktails are killer and the food is phenomenal! Cannot say enough good things! I watched them spray down every single table in between and all staff are wearing masks and gloves. I especially like that all the cutlery, cups and packaging you get your food in is compostable. They are really doing this (very odd) Covid thing right! The outdoor fire pit (with s'mores kits available!) near the dining tables are family fun friendly and help keep the bugs at bay. Highly suggest for tourists and locals alike! read more

The best restaurant we've been to in our one-week stay in Cape. The clam pasta was to die for and the brick chicken was delicious. It goes on my comeback list! read more

The Pheasant flies high through these challenging times with delicious dinners available for pick up. The care and skill that go into their dishes is unmistakable. We loved the New York Strip (prepared sous vide and pan-finished at home), served with potato salad, Cesara salad, and bacon scallop chowder - all prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy! read more

Well, I wish I could tell you about the food...our group of 6 was so excited to go! My cousin who comes here every year with her family is immuno-compromised, so they could not travel to their favorite restaurant due to Covid. A serendipitous moment happened when she found out I was visiting this weekend for the first time, and proceeded to gift me an already purchased certificate to the restaurant :) Long story short, a very generous and legitimate gift card that they had gotten initially to just help support the Pheasant during this tough time was not accepted via iPhone. Their rigidity and harshness was really disappointing, and just like that--they lost 5 families' business! One of which is local. Oy! read more

Food, drinks, ambiance = all amazing, as usual. Farm to table. Everything local and seasonal. We absolutely love it here.

The food was outstanding and creative. The striped bass crudo was melt in your mouth great. The service was friendly and courteous. A definite repeat. read more

Exceptional from start to finish. The cocktails. The oysters. The ambience and the main course. Also stung for the peaches and cream. Oh la la. The waitress AnnaLeigh was a darling, she was even kind and patient with all the dad jokes from my pops. Would come here often if I lived closer. Ah! They even whipped us up some home made whip cream for our espresso. Exceptional!!! read more

Excellent meal, great modern farmhouse atmosphere and friendly staff. We will definitely be back!

The Pheasant is the best dinner we've had in a long time. The ambiance is perfect: quaint, non-stuffy, upscale. It maintains the rustic charm of its predecessor The Red Pheasant, but with a fresh, hip twist. Menu highlights include: -Oysters: a MUST! So local and fresh. -Snack plate: assorted spreads and bites, perfect with a cocktail at the bar. -Crudo: changes daily, had the scallops, they were melt-in-your-mouth. -Grilled maitake mushroom app: super earthy, savory, unique. -Clam pasta: all pasta here is homemade. This one was light and delicious. -Braised pork shank: major highlight! Just added for the fall menu - a very special dish. Pork melts off the bone. -Scallops & bacon: a true indulgence. -Roasted brussels sprout side: tiny brussels, super flavorful, your meal isn't complete without them. The cocktails here are also not to be missed. Local ingredients, creative, top notch. Staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Menu is seasonal and local. Can't wait to go back. read more

Went there last night for their game night. It was a mixed bag. The pleasant surprise was the foie gras. We don't eat it because of the way it's prepared and because it usually tastes like dirt. Theirs was actually quite good. Granted, it was mixed with vanilla and other stuff which overpowered the liver taste, but, in our view, that's not a bad thing. On the other hand, my wife is on a medication so that she cannot eat dairy, and she hates cinnamon. We informed our waitron of the dairy issue, because one of the dishes had cheese on top. He assured us that the dish could be prepared with out it . When dish came out the cheese was still on top. He was very apologetic; my wife scraped it off, and it was no big deal. One of the courses was called "spicy pheasant." Well, guess what the "spicy" was. If you guessed cinnamon, congratulations. The pheasant itself was shredded and put over mushroom cavatelli. We explained to the waitron that my wife loathes cinnamon; she was told that, while normally they could substitute a different dish, they could not do so with the menu that evening. Seriously??? You couldn't just have given her the cavatelli plain? The dessert was apple brown betty. We know that has cinnamon in it, so we were prepared for my wife not to have it. Instead, they gave her a scoop of ice cream. Hello - is anybody listening in the kitchen? Although the service was great, overall we were not impressed read more

Have heard good things about this place so we decided to try it on July 3rd. Called for reservation but no tables were available, but we could eat in the bar. The bartender, Dillion, didn't even acknowledge us for about 5 minutes even though we were right in front of him. They were steady, but not super busy. Empty tables all over. His attitude all night was like we were bothering him. We ordered 2 glasses of Pinot Noir ($16 each) that were stale and tasted like they had been in an opened bottle. After 15 minutes, we bothered him again for dinner menus. We ordered mussels. After 15 more minutes the mussels arrived. They were very large in a brown broth and covered in parsley. The first mussel wase okay, but the rest of them weren't even open. My husband just opened them himself but got parsley all over both hands. The broth was just okay and the "grilled" bread was burnt. Our next mistake was to order more food. I ordered a snack plate that came with homemade sourdough crackers, duck confit, plum jam, house made ricotta cheese and prosciutto. For $26, I expected something with flavor. Everything but the prosciutto was tasteless. My husband ordered a burger ($19) and the bartender said, "it's true medium rare, is that what you want?" My husband loves his meat that way. When burger arrived, it was accompanied by burnt cold shoestring fries and the burger was well done and fell apart on the plate. It was sent back. 10 minutes later, a manger appeared with another one. No apology or anything. We were definitely inconveniencing him. The fries of this plate weren't burnt but cold. The burger was cooked correctly but instantly fell part all over the plate. The only holding it together was the cheese. It was served on a "slider bun" that must have weighed a pound. Horrible!!! My husband deconstructed it ate the burger and some of the cold fries. We paid our $98 bill and left. I have been to bad restaurants but this was the worst on the Cape. We not only felt insulted, but I felt violated after paying $100 to eat there. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!! read more

Our family decided to try out The Pheasant a week ago. A friend of ours told us how amazing the cocktails and food are, so we had to try it out. First off, the setting and design of the restaurant has a sweet, traditional farmhouse feel with two wood burning fireplaces. The staff is all extremely friendly and passionate about the foods and drinks they create. The Pheasant develops their menu around local foods, taking advantage of nearby farms and the fruits and vegetables in season. The brick chicken is like nothing else. I never order chicken at restaurants, but this easily changed that for me. Its layers of crispy, flavorful skin and cooked to the perfect temperature where it falls off the bone - like I said, like nothing else. The drinks are incredible. Their bartender, Dylan, has a great personality and is talented at coming up with amazing handcrafted cocktails. The Farm to Mesa is my favorite so far, the cracked pepper and carrot juice has an interesting blend of flavors that standout from any other restaurant or bar in the area. If you can't tell already, this quickly became my favorite restaurant on the Cape. Six days after our first visit, we made our way back; I couldn't get my mind of off that amazing meal! read more

Warm convivial environment, food was remarkably consistently excellent. Most restaurants have some dishes that are fabulous and some that are just pretty good. I was so impressed that every single dish was just unbelievably delicious. The menu isn't huge but sufficient variety for everyone (chicken, fish, steak, even a burger, pasta, vegetarian) but every single item from the salad to the main is just so well done, flavors perfectly balanced. The servers are friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is warm and casual (No dress code thank god!) but the lighting and tablecloths elevate the scene to special. I went for my birthday and couldn't have been happier with my choice. read more

This restaurant is worth a visit. My friends and I are visiting from out of town and this place was an amazing choice for a fun dinner! We started with cocktails at the bar - which were tasty. We shared a few dishes for dinner and the clam pasta was amazing!! Highly recommend. The atmosphere is warm and the service was lovely and very attentive. Check out this spot!! read more

We just tried this place over Fathers Day weekend. We called ahead to let them know we had a baby and they were super accommodating giving us a great table that fit our stroller. Service, ambiance, and food were all on point. It feels very unique and modern for this part of the Cape. The scallops, carrots, mussels, and clam pasta were all amazing. For dessert, try the Indian Pudding, a really delicious take on bread pudding using corn meal. read more

My wife and I started going to the Pheasant just after they opened. It's one of our favorite--if not our all-time favorite -places on Cape Cod. We were very unhappy when Covid made it too uneasy for us to dine out. Last night, we had our first meal in a long time. And last night's meal--as all many meals we have had there--was fantastic and surprising, in the best ways possible. The cooking/preparation is always inventive, fresh, and unexpected--and excellent. Last night and for the next few weeks, the menu/restaurant has become a Japanese pop-up. We can't rave enough about the food; the chef is an expert, obviously, when it comes to Japanese cuisine. We are impressed always how the owners--Erica and Adam--are trying (and succeeding) new things. The menu never stays the same. It's not the kind of restaurant that you go to because you know just what you want; it's not like many other tired places or a diner, where there is no invention or experimentation. Those other places might be comforting sometime, but not if you want fantastic, inspiring and delicious food. The owners and the bar tender and wait staff are friendly, helpful and happy to answer questions. This is not a snooty place; it's festive and inviting. We have begun calling it the VERY PLEASANT PHEASANT! Treat yourself to a wonderful dining experience!! Five stars just aren't enough! read more

Dining on the curry goat is like taking a mini vacation to the Caribbean with each bite! Have been several times and always enjoy the attention to detail the staff offers. Cuisine is outstanding, high quality ingredients and impressive presentation read more

Truly some of the best food I have had in a long time, and I live in NYC with tons of amazing restaurants. The Pheasant has a charming ambiance, an extremely friendly/accommodating staff, and unbelievable food. Everything we tried was superb. We ordered the oysters, carrots and ricotta, the mushroom skewer (an absolute must get!!!), mussels, scallops, and the chicken. Everything was fresh, delicious, and locally crafted. They bake their bread in house and it was unreal. Do yourself a favor and try this place!! read more

Limited menu, especially for drinks, and service was on the slow side. We enjoyed the appetizers: mushroom dish and salad were delicious. The Moroccan lamb was tasty and served with a delicious house made pasta, the dry aged steak was cooked perfectly and the pork shank was tasty as well. We plan to return when they reopen next year. read more

What a simple, but fantastic meal and dining experience we had at The Pheasant last night. Our intent was to sit at the bar and enjoy a cocktail (a relaxed, sunny space overlooking the back garden). Kristen the bartender was friendly, fun, attentive and extremely knowledgeable. After hearing the specials, we ordered the daily crudo appetizer (scallops with a simple dressing of fresh herbs, sea salt, citrus and olive oil). OMG. This was the best appetizer I think I have ever tasted. My wife and I split the Bone Marrow Burger. Again, one of the best burgers I have had (loved the pickled relish side). We also ordered the Meyer Lemon Bombolini desert to go. Yum. This is truly a farm to table restaurant. Enjoyed meeting Erica, the owner on the way out who could not have been nicer. Looking forward to returning soon for another great meal. read more

We went to the Pheasant twice in late August. We ordered from the take-out window and sat at one of their many picnic tables. The food was consistently excellent. (Highly recommend the pork tacos, fish tacos, hummus, and farmer's salad.) And the kids loved the S'mores Kit, roasting the marshmallows over the fire pit. Elegant food served in an informal atmosphere. Service was friendly and really welcoming. read more

It's not often that I don't have a single critique of a meal, and this was one of those rare cases. Our server, Juan, was excellent start to finish. All of our food was perfectly seasoned. This is truly fine dining on the Cape. We'll be back. read more

Great place with eclectic food! The chef is amazing and can turn anything "abnormal" into something delicious. I got the duck heart skewer and the squid skewer. Sounds funky but they were delicious! Wicked friendly staff too. The only reason why it's not 5 stars is that my martini was kind of small and only had one olive . But we will definitely be back again! read more

We went to celebrate a "milestone" birthday and it was truly special. The setting around the restaurant is so pretty in the summer time and our drinks and meal were full of summer herbs and offerings from their garden. The service was impeccable and the food outstanding. I highly recommend this Cape Cod gem! read more

The atmosphere and their Covid precautions can't be beat. Great outdoor seating options with beautiful string lights, a wonderful playlist, a campfire, and easy ordering system. We had high hopes but the food just didn't measure up. I got the salt and pepper local fish and the flavors and spices just didn't meld and were not in harmony. Worst yet, there was a bitter aftertaste. It didn't go with the sauce that came with the dish and tasted weird with the sushi rice as well. I just didn't understand the dish. My husband got the Caesar salad and we loved the presentation, whole romaine heads like a wedge salad. But, overall it was too lemony. The kids got the fish fritters and they were more like hush puppies. Loved the sauce they were served with. The s'mores kit was so much fun for the kids but the gourmet marshmallows ended up melting and slipping off our sticks before we could sandwich them with the graham crackers and chocolate. Great ideas, poor execution. read more

We had dinner here on a recommendation from our daughter in law, and so glad we did. Kind of a rustic feel here, fine dining without the fancy tablecloth, crystal, or silverware. Our waiter Rico was terrific, spot on with his recommendations on menu choices. For cocktails I had the TORONTO , my wife had a special apple flavored Fall cocktail that she swore was her best mixed drink ever. For apps we had the ROASTED LOCAL CARROTS and the SEARED DAYBOAT SCALLOPS. These were so delicious with the accoutrements alongside, flavors to die for. For mains we shared the ULI'S MUSHROOMS and the BRICK CHICKEN. Again, it was the accoutrements that made these wonderful dishes spectacular. For my own taste I would have preferred the shiitake mushrooms be sliced rather than whole, but certainly nothing to change my five star rating. Finally we had the SWEET CORN CAKE for dessert, also wonderful. Thank you Rico, thank you Pheasant for a fantastic dinner. read more

Very flavorful dinner in an authentic historic Cape farmhouse. Charming location with such delicious options. Halibut special was just such high quality- great presentation and fresh flavors. Cavatelli, a regular menu item , was outstanding. Highly recommend this charming spot on 6a in Dennis, MA. read more

So, this review covers several aspects of my experience with/at the Pheasant. Worked with Adam and Erica to plan my wife's birthday party and could not be happier with the result. The restaurant is beautiful, full of Cape charm and history. Elements of upscale mixed blended with country perfectly. The food was phenomenal from appetizers to desserts to cocktails to wine selection. Everyone in our 12 person party was thrilled. The service team was great, very responsive and made us feel at ease. Erica and Adam made the planning very easy and were wonderful to work with. Accommodate all our parties dietary considerations, helped select a special menu, and facilitated a great experience. If you are looking for a nice dinner/brunch on the cape or are looking to plan a special event, I'd recommend The Pheasant 100%! read more

Excellent restaurant that recently reopened under new ownership. The food is FRESH, local and inventive. They offer wonderful classes and special dinners in the wintertime (a great reason to make a special trip to Cape Cod), and the interior is comfortable, cozy and can even accommodate a large party. This place is a MUST for dinner on Cape Cod. Make a reservation and enjoy! read more

What a fantastic place! Menu is always seasonally adjusted to feature the very best local ingredients so every trip will be a new experience. This is a place that you will be very excited to revisit time and time again. The Culinary techniques show across the entire menu. A simple and refined drink and wine menu that should meet everyone's tastes. read more

Visiting the Cape from out of state over Christmas week, I made reservations for the Christmas eve special dinner for the entire family (5 adults + a baby) 3 weeks in advance. They personally called to confirm a few days before, a nice touch. The atmosphere was incredible: a well-preserved and maintained charming rustic building with wood burning fireplaces making even the parking lot smell welcoming. It was a slightly chilly night with a light snow, which added to the Christmas eve experience but as the building is old and has single paned glass with only the fireplaces warming it, it was cool in spots though never uncomfortably so. We started with a plate of raw oysters, which were served on ice with every accompaniment imaginable : lemon, fresh horseradish, hot sauce, cocktail sauce, and a cucumber and garlic mignonette. The oysters were fresh and the sauces all excellent pairings, and the server explained each in detail. They also served a dark pumpernickel bread with butter which was fantastic, though it would have been even better had it been warmed. Our party tried the dry aged ribeye, clam pasta, brick chicken, and morrocan lamb ragout, finishing with the zeppolis. Every single dish was executed superbly, with flavors, textures, and temperatures all on point. The ingredients were all fresh and high quality, and each of us were blown away by the attention to detail and quality of the dishes. The meats were all tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The pastas were all homemade and fresh. The sauces and vegetables accentuated the dishes perfectly. For beverage service, they had an extensive wine list and a variety of local beers. I chose a nice malty local coffee porter, and their signature fireside chat bourbon cocktail, finishing the meal with a nice strong shot of espresso. Never once did we have any problem with service or food. The servers were quick to fill empty water cups and clear plates, but never did we feel rushed. If anything we waited a bit longer than we expected for the dessert menu and check, but not overly so. The cash discount was a bit misleading, and I can see where people stumble trying to figure it out. The check amount is the cash price, and they add a surcharge if paying by card. I paid with cash and at first expected to have 4% discounted off the total, which did not happen. Regardless, the bill for 5 of us came to just under $200 before tax and tip, which was an incredible value for the experience we were given. My only disappointment is that I'm here for just 4 more days, so I can't eat here beyond that. But in that time I'll be sure to come back at least once! read more

Arrived on a snowy Saturday evening to a warm fire and the lights highlighting the falling snow. Beth was our server and she was so knowledgeable and attentive. Two of our party have serious gluten and dairy issues so the were apprehensive at first. Beth worked with them to get something they enjoyed. The Brick Chicken was cooked beautifully as well as the big burger served on gluten free bun. The rest enjoyed Dennis oysters with the cucumber shallot minuet. Kohlrabi salad was a lovely surprise. Seafood Fra Diavolo was rich and spicy. The bar menu had interesting concoctions but we stayed with our usual Manhattan and they were mixed to perfection. Our dining experience was one we all will remember for some time to come. read more

We are "foodies" and approach fine food establishments with high expectations and standards (go ahead, call us food snobs, guilty). We ordered for take away pate, sausage and grits and duck confit with farro. Each dish was excellently prepared and delicious. The grits and farro were fantastic and it is an indication of great cooking when these are so well prepared. We appreciate locally sourced ingredients and they sure utilized them well in our order. We were happy with the price and look forward to our next occasion to eat here again. read more

We went with our daughter to meet a friend here and are very glad we did! The food was delicious and interesting twists on things. Their cocktails were yummy too! The staff is super friendly, courteous and very conscious of COVID standards. Table spacing was great so we felt very comfortable. We will definitely be back. read more

We did takeout from The Pheasant twice this past week and the meals were delicious! The owners have done well in adapting their business to these difficult times. We have dined there dozens of times under the current and previous ownership and 'The Summer Session,' as they're calling it, did not disappoint. read more