We'd driven past Caroline's and immediately caught my eye on a Thursday late afternoon in North…read moreEastham on our way to Ptown. From the outside gravel lot and simple string white lights, honestly, even from outside, you'd swear this was just another casual flip-flop Cape spot. The energy is pumping, the crowd is spilling onto the patio and the bar area might seem as it could double as a summer beach club. Inside, though, the navy and white style keeps things crisp, nautical and just slightly elevated enough without trying too hard. It's relaxed, but you can feel there's something more beneath the surface. Even with our res, we waited a bit- which wasn't a problem. Once we were seated, the service snaps into a bit casual/a bit fine-dining gear- it's attentive but not stuffy. Caroline's menu is where the "casual" mask fully drops. It's Cape Cod, so of course oysters are a must- cold, briny and perfect. Then the main plates push things a little higher: my halibut was cooked to perfection, was meaty and silky. My husband's linguine+clams was another hit- garlicky and decadent without being heavy. And the grand finale of them all was our dessert. I initially opted out of their chocolate pot de crème- but I gave in as their only chocolate item. I'm so happy we ordered it. Except, I misread the toasted marshmallow part in our dessert. I removed it and placed it on another plate. This so-called pots de crème had nothing custardy about it. It had the shape alright- but this was so freaking moussey- it was ultra heavenly. Our server Megan was a sweetheart from beginning to end. Caroline's is the kind of place that kind of says 'laid-back'- but the presentation, meal and pricing, all scream as your go-to destination that's a step-up from the ordinary. Obviously you aren't wearing your sequins dress here- but if Caroline's gave you a wink, it would say: you thought this was just a casual night out? Think again.

Went here for dinner recently and even though the parking lot was heaving, we were still seated…read moreright away. They have a good menu with lots of choices. We chose clam and corn fritters, halibut tacos and fish and chips. The fritters were so crunchy and flavorful. They came with two dipping sauces. My husband really enjoyed the beer battered fish. Fried well and golden brown. My tacos were with pan seared halibut. They had two sauces on them which was the only part of the food I did not enjoy. But they were well prepared and I'm sure others would like the sauces. My only complaint of the night was that our waitress wasn't friendly or attentive. She looked really put out by any changes we wanted to make. But we will definitely go again and try more things and enjoy the upbeat atmosphere!

Good fresh fish, great service and friendly helpful employees. We always enjoyed our interactions…read morewith the folks here

We were a little confused at first and started out in the seafood market. After wandering around a…read morebit, we found the outdoor window where you're supposed to order prepared food. I ended up with a half dozen Wellfleet oysters, which were substantial (2 year olds?), fresh, and briny -- exactly what you want in a Wellfleet. The only downside: They came with a lot of shell bits in the brine. I get that these oysters are hard to shuck since they have those rough, irregular shells (a result of being buffeted by the rough waves in this area). But I can do a better job when I have my good shucking knife on me and I am far from an expert shucker. A Caribbean fish soup / stew was also quite enjoyable, though my impolite and poorly-brought-up progeny made gagging noises when I opened up the container of soup in the car. I guess he thought it smelled unpleasantly fishy. :) He did quite enjoy a creme brulee we found in a refrigerated case in the market, however. Pleasant outdoor seating; delicious-looking menu (some of which isn't as ridiculously overpriced as it is in much of the Cape); pristinely fresh seafood; and super nice staff. But I was a little surprised by how long it took for us to receive the soup, which presumably had already been prepared, when it wasn't busy at all. (I think it took about 15 minutes!)

After driving by for years and reading all the rave reviews and awards, finally stopped in for…read moredinner. The patio in the back was a surprise with clean picnic tables and string lights between the tall trees... but the food was mostly a letdown: --Clam chowder was flavorless. --While the lobster on the roll tasted fresh, the ridiculously large chunks (3-4 inches) made it impossible to take a bite and eat as a roll. And my dining companion has a big mouth! (ha) --the fish on the fish and chips was a big portion, fresh, and served hot. --French fries and onion rings were lukewarm, at best.

We've been going to Friendly Fisherman for years. In my opinion, it's the best fish & chips on The…read moreCape, and I've tried a lot of places. The fish is so fresh I have to close my eyes and savor the moment every time I get it. Is it expensive? Yes. But they give you a large portion than other places that give you less food for slightly less money. I love this place and I don't understand the negative reviews. I have never been disappointed. And after dinner you can slide over to Nauset Ice Cream for the best ice cream on The Cape. Then slip down to the bay and catch the sunset.

The food is fine. The buns for the lobster roll and the fried clams were subpar…read more Service is fast and they just call your name over the intercom to have you come up and get your food. I wouldn't tip for this type of service so be mindful that they ask for tip. There isn't any official inside seating so bring a jacket because even if you ask them to turn on the heat lamps above you, they won't do it . There's plenty of parking to help yourself water and ice machine and bathrooms on the premise .

The burger was cooked very well, nice sear. The flavor of beef really comes through and isn't…read moremasked by anything. The got dog was also really good and had a good sear. The fried were good but in my opinion the onion rings are without a doubt the way to go. Their onion rings with some ketchup or dipped in their burger sauce is close to onion ring experience perfection. We also had a chocolate shake which was very good. It's not pictured because we decided to get it as we were leaving. The chocolate flavor was bold and it didn't come from a low quality syrup. Eating this outside made it that much better! This place gets a 4 only because it's not a top 3 burger or overall experience I have had at places similar to this. The quality and freshness is very good though!

Our family has been getting our lobsters here for years. The service is good and they have options…read morefor cooking and cracking the lobsters for you. They also have various sizes and are helpful in determining how much is needed for the amount of people you have. Our family usually picks up wine from there as well which makes it a nice stop for us.

This is my regular Go-To fish market. Never been disappointed. Everything always fresh. The smoked…read moreblue-fish is a specialty! We shop for lobsters there at Birthdaytime. Been shopping here since I arrived in 1979, as far as I can remember.

I was looking for a place with good salads and this restaurant came up on my Yelp search. Due to…read morethe high rating (4.6) I decided to give it a try. The place is set up like a casual restaurant where you order at the counter and they bring the food to you. When we walked in they had their radio set on a Christian station praising all kind of Christian ideology for all to hear. When we walked in, the lady behind the counter just looked at us with no welcoming smile nor attitude. I said Good morning and I got a slight smile from her. I then asked if they had any diabetes friendly items on the menu....She said...I don't know what that means ????!???!?! How can you work in a restaurant and not know what diabetes is ??? I then said, items with low sugar content. She still said, I don't know. So I decided to order a salad. Their Basco Salad was described as a bed of fresh greens and a nice Lomo on top. The salad came up fairly quickly and it was delicious. The boneless pork loin was well seasoned and warm. The greens were fresh and well balanced. I liked the food, but the stern long face of the lady as well as her inability (or un-willingness) to help made me drop one star out of my experience.

Great option in eastham along route 6 for a quick bite or to eat for dinner. I called for pick up…read moreand it was ready in 15 minutes. They offer great salad options and would definitely recommend!

Fantastic meal, with great service. Linda, our waitress, was very sweet and thoughtful. She was…read morevery communicative and attentive even given how busy it wasn't the food was wonderful- we had the cauliflower appetizer ( delicious with lots of flavor) the orange rum scallops ( fantastic) and the jerk pork. All of the meals were delicious and filling. We will be back!

We had a wonderful dining experience here. The entrance from the highway is very clear. A plus when…read moreit is dark outside. The lot nicely paved; not the case everywhere. It was a bit loud in the restaurant, but no biggie. The service was excellent! The food from our appetizers to our dessert was of the highest quality. Kudos to the chef. An excellent find for us and we have frequented many establishments on the Cape while on vacation during the past many years.

Triple Header: Wonderful service. Good Food. Great Pricing…read more Recommended for taking your folks out for dinner.

Husband and myself found this place on the way to Race Point. Stopped for breakfast one Saturday…read moremorning glad we did! Food was so good and service was awesome. We liked it so much we try and go every Saturday on the way to Race Point. For someone who's worked in the Restaurant business, for this place! P.S The place is spotless.

Sitting by the Water is rare in Orleans, this place is the best!…read moreFood is great. It is a treasure for sure.

Beautiful view and great food. Although it is charming , it could use some updating Staff was…read morewonderful

Good food, good value, great serving size. It was recommended to us by locals, and was definitely…read morenot in a touristy area of the Cape. The lobster roll was delicious, simple, but full of quality meat. We ate outside and the ambiance could have been better, but I wanted to be able to be outside and enjoy the location being so close to the water. Only thing I'd change is adding more to the outside seating area.

Lunch at Cap't Cass was beyond Great ! All entree's were loved…read more Best Whole Belly Fried Clams ever, The Fish & Chips , Cod was so fresh ,the She Crab Soup and Clam Chowder equally excellent . Others had the cold Lobster rolls were loved -perfect . Even the Cheese Burger was loved . A great experience !