Local Recommendation Guide

Drew
Local Recommendation Guide

Food & drink scene

Coal-fired, thin crust pizza with fun outdoor bar with fire pit. Great for a big group! (open year round)
71 locals recommend
Ember Coal Fire Pizza
600 MA-28
71 locals recommend
Coal-fired, thin crust pizza with fun outdoor bar with fire pit. Great for a big group! (open year round)
Rustic seafood spot overlooking the beautiful Saquatucket Harbor. (open year round)
90 locals recommend
Brax Landing Restaurant
705 MA-28
90 locals recommend
Rustic seafood spot overlooking the beautiful Saquatucket Harbor. (open year round)
Breakfast sandwiches, avocado toast, coffee (open year round)
7 locals recommend
The Seal Pub & Cafe
703 Main Street
7 locals recommend
Breakfast sandwiches, avocado toast, coffee (open year round)
American breakfast & lunch at a quaint, easygoing cafe. (open year round)
22 locals recommend
Ruggie's Breakfast and Lunch
707 Main St
22 locals recommend
American breakfast & lunch at a quaint, easygoing cafe. (open year round)
Old cozy inn converted into a restaurant. Nice dinner. (open year round)
18 locals recommend
Mooncussers Tavern
86 Sisson Rd
18 locals recommend
Old cozy inn converted into a restaurant. Nice dinner. (open year round)
Café, deli, and market with local products. (open year round)
8 locals recommend
Cape Roots Market
557 Massachusetts 28
8 locals recommend
Café, deli, and market with local products. (open year round)
Upscale dinner in an 1800's home serving American cuisine. (open year round)
34 locals recommend
Cape Sea Grille
31 Sea St
34 locals recommend
Upscale dinner in an 1800's home serving American cuisine. (open year round)
Coffee shop and beer garden. Really fun at night! (open seasonally)
27 locals recommend
Perks Coffee Shop & Beer Garden
545 MA-28
27 locals recommend
Coffee shop and beer garden. Really fun at night! (open seasonally)
Fabulous restaurant with inventive seafood dishes. Dollar oysters from 3-5 PM. Buzzing outdoor bar, called "Nauti Bar", is a hot spot on summer nights. (open seasonally)
37 locals recommend
The Port Restaurant
541 MA-28
37 locals recommend
Fabulous restaurant with inventive seafood dishes. Dollar oysters from 3-5 PM. Buzzing outdoor bar, called "Nauti Bar", is a hot spot on summer nights. (open seasonally)
Asian fusion. Awesome sushi, ramen, noodles. (open seasonally)
21 locals recommend
3 Monkeys
554 Massachusetts 28
21 locals recommend
Asian fusion. Awesome sushi, ramen, noodles. (open seasonally)
Homemade ice cream made fresh daily. (open seasonally)
38 locals recommend
Sundae School
606 MA-28
38 locals recommend
Homemade ice cream made fresh daily. (open seasonally)
Homemade ice cream, cash only. (open seasonally)
24 locals recommend
Schoolhouse Ice Cream
749 MA-28
24 locals recommend
Homemade ice cream, cash only. (open seasonally)
Cape Cod's only all dairy-free ice cream shop. (open seasonally)
6 locals recommend
Sweet Izzy
296 MA-28
6 locals recommend
Cape Cod's only all dairy-free ice cream shop. (open seasonally)
Upscale restaurant in a hotel overlooking the water. Great for dinner or brunch. Book the rooftop if you can. (open year round)
The Rooftop at Pelham House Resort
14 Sea Street
Upscale restaurant in a hotel overlooking the water. Great for dinner or brunch. Book the rooftop if you can. (open year round)
Similar vibes to Pelham House. Great for an upscale dinner. (open seasonally)
161 locals recommend
The Ocean House Restaurant
425 Old Wharf Rd
161 locals recommend
Similar vibes to Pelham House. Great for an upscale dinner. (open seasonally)
20 minutes away, and usually has a very long line, but so worth it for the best lobster roll I've ever had in my life! BYOB. (open seasonally)
167 locals recommend
Sesuit Harbor Cafe
357 Sesuit Neck Rd
167 locals recommend
20 minutes away, and usually has a very long line, but so worth it for the best lobster roll I've ever had in my life! BYOB. (open seasonally)
Market with fresh seafood; great lobster rolls (open year round). There are locations in Wellfleet, Chatham and Eastham.
21 locals recommend
Mac's Market & Kitchen
4680 State Hwy
21 locals recommend
Market with fresh seafood; great lobster rolls (open year round). There are locations in Wellfleet, Chatham and Eastham.
Seafood shack & mini golf (open seasonally)
59 locals recommend
Arnold’s Lobster & Clam Bar
3580 US-6
59 locals recommend
Seafood shack & mini golf (open seasonally)
Cape Cod classic - bar/ restaurant on the dunes. Perfect ending to a beach day at Cahoon Hollow Beach. (open seasonally)
192 locals recommend
The Beachcomber of Wellfleet
1120 Cahoon Hollow Rd
192 locals recommend
Cape Cod classic - bar/ restaurant on the dunes. Perfect ending to a beach day at Cahoon Hollow Beach. (open seasonally)
"Toes in the sand" seafood shack (open seasonally)
35 locals recommend
Mac's On the Pier
265 Commercial St
35 locals recommend
"Toes in the sand" seafood shack (open seasonally)
Since 1914, Chatham Bars Inn has been a cozy oceanfront retreat that beckons to Cape Cod visitors with its laid-back luxury. The delectable New England-inspired fare served at the on-location dining venues STARS, the Sacred Cod, the Beach House, the Veranda - earn rave reviews and serve up waterfront dining. This is a pricier dining option for special occasions. (open year round)
97 locals recommend
Chatham Bars Inn
297 Shore Rd
97 locals recommend
Since 1914, Chatham Bars Inn has been a cozy oceanfront retreat that beckons to Cape Cod visitors with its laid-back luxury. The delectable New England-inspired fare served at the on-location dining venues STARS, the Sacred Cod, the Beach House, the Veranda - earn rave reviews and serve up waterfront dining. This is a pricier dining option for special occasions. (open year round)
Features local coastal cuisine served tapas style with a full raw bar, proprietary cocktails, local beers and natural wine. (open year round)
Drifters
Features local coastal cuisine served tapas style with a full raw bar, proprietary cocktails, local beers and natural wine. (open year round)

For our dog friends!

Less than a mile from the house. Popular dog-walking spot.
7 locals recommend
Thompson's Field
Chatham Road
7 locals recommend
Less than a mile from the house. Popular dog-walking spot.

Beaches

My favorite local Harwich beach; less than 5 minutes' drive from the house.
30 locals recommend
Bank Street Beach
Bank St
30 locals recommend
My favorite local Harwich beach; less than 5 minutes' drive from the house.
Another great local Harwich beach; less than 10 minutes drive from the house.
41 locals recommend
Red River Beach
Red River Beach Parking Lot
41 locals recommend
Another great local Harwich beach; less than 10 minutes drive from the house.
National Seashore beach; 30 minutes drive but well worth it for the breathtaking views. It is not uncommon to see seals here!
61 locals recommend
Marconi Beach
Marconi Beach Rd
61 locals recommend
National Seashore beach; 30 minutes drive but well worth it for the breathtaking views. It is not uncommon to see seals here!

Other Activities

The Cape Cod Rail Trail is a 22-mile paved rail trail that passes through Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, and Wellfleet. The closest entrance to the house is less than a mile away, behind Harwich Town Hall.
Cape Cod Rail Trail
Cape Cod Rail Trail
The Cape Cod Rail Trail is a 22-mile paved rail trail that passes through Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, and Wellfleet. The closest entrance to the house is less than a mile away, behind Harwich Town Hall.
A day trip to P-Town is a must! The seaside town is at the northern tip of Cape Cod, on the site of the Mayflower’s landing in 1620, commemorated by the towering Pilgrim Monument and neighboring Provincetown Museum. P-town is known for its vibrant community. Numerous galleries plus restaurants and shops are clustered on and around lively Commercial Street. Race Point Beach is a stunning National Seashore beach in the area.
328 locals recommend
Provincetown
328 locals recommend
A day trip to P-Town is a must! The seaside town is at the northern tip of Cape Cod, on the site of the Mayflower’s landing in 1620, commemorated by the towering Pilgrim Monument and neighboring Provincetown Museum. P-town is known for its vibrant community. Numerous galleries plus restaurants and shops are clustered on and around lively Commercial Street. Race Point Beach is a stunning National Seashore beach in the area.
Quaint downtown with great shops and restaurants. Summer visitors - don't miss Port Summer Nights! Harwich Chamber of Commerce hosts free musical summer strolls in Harwich Port every Wednesday 5-8pm in July & August. Stroll throughout Harwich Port (Route 28) and stop by the local shops. Here is the 2022 lineup: July 6, 2022 Pitchfork Just Like That North Country Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys July 13, 2022 Joe Marino Clayton Resitano Mike Dumas and the Satelite Band Digney Fignus Drumma Queens July 20, 2022 Earth Junior Catie Flynn Technicolor Motorhome Brian Sances All Worn out Jug Band July 27, 2022 Super Soulshine VB & the Buzz Bruce, Liam and Ron Monica Rizzio Ukeladies August 3, 2022 Amy & The Soulstealers Mark’s Music Program Jo & Co Placeholders August 10,2022 Elmore & The Counter fits Saddle Up All Worn Out Jug band Fred Clayton Trio August 17,2022 Steve Morgan & The Kingfish Out Late with Diana Di Gioia Rip It Ups Mojo Kings August 24,2022 The Johns Brian Sances Northern Lights Chandler Travis Three-O August 31, 2022 SummerTown HeyDay Juke & Jay Chandler & the CatBirds Jody Moore Band
28 locals recommend
Harwich Port
28 locals recommend
Quaint downtown with great shops and restaurants. Summer visitors - don't miss Port Summer Nights! Harwich Chamber of Commerce hosts free musical summer strolls in Harwich Port every Wednesday 5-8pm in July & August. Stroll throughout Harwich Port (Route 28) and stop by the local shops. Here is the 2022 lineup: July 6, 2022 Pitchfork Just Like That North Country Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys July 13, 2022 Joe Marino Clayton Resitano Mike Dumas and the Satelite Band Digney Fignus Drumma Queens July 20, 2022 Earth Junior Catie Flynn Technicolor Motorhome Brian Sances All Worn out Jug Band July 27, 2022 Super Soulshine VB & the Buzz Bruce, Liam and Ron Monica Rizzio Ukeladies August 3, 2022 Amy & The Soulstealers Mark’s Music Program Jo & Co Placeholders August 10,2022 Elmore & The Counter fits Saddle Up All Worn Out Jug band Fred Clayton Trio August 17,2022 Steve Morgan & The Kingfish Out Late with Diana Di Gioia Rip It Ups Mojo Kings August 24,2022 The Johns Brian Sances Northern Lights Chandler Travis Three-O August 31, 2022 SummerTown HeyDay Juke & Jay Chandler & the CatBirds Jody Moore Band