• Falmouth Raw Bar

    No-frills, all-flavor: Falmouth Raw Bar serves some of the freshest oysters, clams, and lobster rolls on the Upper Cape in a breezy, casual setting that locals love. This is Cape Cod seafood without the ceremony.

  • The Loft Shack

    The Loft Shack in Yarmouth is the kind of low-key Cape Cod gem that regulars try to keep secret. Solid food, cold drinks, and a genuinely welcoming vibe make it a go-to for locals and savvy visitors alike.

  • Sea Dog Pub

    A beloved Cape Cod neighborhood pub where cold beers, solid pub grub, and an authentically local crowd make for an easy, unpretentious good time. The kind of place you return to every summer — and miss all winter.

  • Pain D’Avignon

    This Hyannis artisan bakery — founded by Hungarian immigrants with old-world baking chops — produces sourdough and pastries so good they've supplied top NYC restaurants. Come for the almond croissant; stay for the tartines and the wood-fired country loaf.

  • Chapin’s Bayside

    Waterfront dining on Cape Cod Bay doesn't get more quintessentially Cape than Chapin's Bayside in Dennis. Fresh fried clams, generous lobster rolls, and some of the best bay sunsets you'll ever see from a deck chair.

  • Chapin’s Fish & Chips

    Chapin's Fish & Chips in Dennis is a Mid Cape institution serving golden, crackling fried cod and clam strips that locals swear by. No-frills, generous portions, and exactly what a Cape Cod summer evening calls for.

  • Tree House Brewing Co.

    Tree House Brewing's legendary hazy IPAs have arrived on the Upper Cape, and the Sandwich taproom lives up to every bit of the hype. Grab a Julius, load up on four-packs, and settle in — this is a craft beer pilgrimage worth making.

  • Sandwich Taverna

    Sandwich Taverna brings genuine neighborhood warmth to Cape Cod's oldest town — craft beers, comfort food done right, and a vibe that makes locals and visitors feel equally at home.

  • Cape Cod Beer

    Cape Cod's original craft brewery has been pouring beloved pints since 2004, and the Hyannis taproom still delivers the goods — from the iconic Cape Cod Red Ale to rotating seasonal taps. Tours, tastings, and genuine local warmth make this a must-visit year-round.

  • The Lobster Trap Restaurant

    Right off the Sagamore Bridge, The Lobster Trap delivers everything Cape Cod seafood promises — buttery lobster rolls, thick chowder, and whole lobsters fresh from the tank. A classic, no-frills gem that earns its reputation with every bite.