A Cape Cod icon since 1953, Kream N Kone in West Harwich serves legendary fried clams, lobster rolls, and creamy soft-serve from a classic Route 28 roadside stand. The line is long for a reason — this is summer on the Cape distilled into a paper boat of seafood.

Fisherman's View in Sandwich serves up honest New England seafood with genuine harbor views and zero pretension. It's the kind of classic Cape Cod spot that locals quietly love and visitors wish they'd found sooner.

A Hyannis staple serving big portions of Italian-American comfort food without a shred of pretension. Think loaded pizzas, stacked subs, and pasta that actually fills you up — at prices that won't sting.

Neptune's is the kind of Hyannis seafood spot locals swear by — unpretentious, consistent, and serving some of the best clam chowder on the Mid Cape. Skip the tourist traps and pull up a chair here.

Fresh Wellfleet oysters, buttery lobster rolls, and a raw bar that practically overlooks the harbor — Mac's Seafood is the Outer Cape's most satisfying seafood ritual. Casual, local, and genuinely delicious.

A Hyannis Harbor institution since 1957, Baxter's Boathouse serves legendary fried clams and lobster rolls with front-row views of ferry traffic and Lewis Bay. This is peak Cape Cod summer -casual, waterfront, and completely essential.

A legendary 1897 lifesaving station turned epic beach bar, The Beachcomber sits atop a Wellfleet bluff with stunning Atlantic views, killer fried clams, and live music almost every night of summer. This is the Outer Cape at its absolute best.