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Pate's Restaurant, Chatham, MA

Pate's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1666 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak
From July 1st, 1957, there had been two owners of Pates, Cloyde Pate followed by the Gardner family of Chatham. Mr. Pate opened the doors to what would soon become one of Cape Cod’s most beloved restaurants. Once a cozy hamburger and ice cream stand, Pates grew to be a place of celebration, camaraderie, and community. From the bonds staff made during countless summer seasons, to the engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, and family gatherings, Pates has been a backdrop for exceptional moments and people.

We are honored to steward the next chapter of the Pates journey. A renovated space to create new memories and friends, Pates is still that very special place. With careful consideration, we have redefined this Chatham classic and are serving up an experience rooted in the best things in life: great food, good people, and lifelong memories.

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2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 56 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (508) 945-9777
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Silvestri
  • Neighborhood
    Chatham
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Takeout, Wine

What 1,666 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Most Booked

1,666 Reviews
  1. KateB

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pate's - had the filet and the butternut squash bisque. My meal was delicious!

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  2. TedM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have not been there in 5 years and I was amazed at the transformation. The food was great and Jeannie our server did a perfect job

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  3. MichaelB

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere is great, restaurant was full and very easy to have a conversation! Food was outstanding, different, good presentation and a variety to satisfy everyone. Bar was really cool looking.

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  4. AnneD

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service (Kyle) and ambiance are always excellent at Pate’s!!! Last night was no exception.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Jeanne was fabulous. As the restaurant got busier she became more attentive to us and her other tables. Good food and a great night. Thank you.

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  6. RaymondD

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very quiet, elegant restaurant. Service was excellent, The food delicious.

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  7. Muzzybell

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Pates continues to be our favorite restaurant. It is a happening and happy place.! Our dinners are always delicious. It is always great when we have Abby as our waitress. She is always willing to please and listen!

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  8. Dutch

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the greeting as we walked in…. Throughout the entire meal…. And even when leaving…. Everyone at Pate’s was fabulous! Highly recommend! Appetizers, entrees, desserts, and cocktails were all phenomenal.

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  9. ClydeR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Meal and service was very good / but we were celebrating my wife’s special birthday and was acknowledged when made a reservation and when we arrived - and expected something to celebrate this occasion ( complimentary glass of wine or small dessert) somewhat dissatisfied.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always! we're always greeted by Jamie and Jack with huge smiles- makes us feel so welcome! The food was as delicious as it always is! Don't skip the tuna cones! We adore them!!!

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  11. RobI

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Heather our server was great and attentive. Cocktail was great . Food this time was a big disappointment for an anniversary dinner. Mussels and noodle app was tasteless and oily. Swordfish special was over salted drowning the other flavors, and a tiny portion of fish. Sea bass was overcooked, burned on outside. Good but not outstanding for the high end price.

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  12. Jenniee

    Minneapolis

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Great Service. Excellent Chicken Dumpling appetizer. The Black Manhattan was delicious!

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  13. BertG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great. Great value. Food served hot and service was perfect.

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  14. Kimberly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal! Appearance is deceiving from the outside. Inside is beautiful and upscale. Everything was outstanding from the service to the drinks and of course the food. Highly recommend.

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  15. ColleenW

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome dinner, awesome service, a favorite if my family

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  16. DagmarE

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would absolutely recommend this restaurant. Food is always excellent and a variety of choice.

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  17. JoshuaW

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and cocktails, awesome server!! Great experience.

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  18. cama

    New York Area

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner on Saturday night.. service was excellent..dumpling appetizer was spectacular.. tuna cones and sea bass were delicious… will be back soon.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The quality of the food is always outstanding. The only thing better is the quality of the service. Our waitress was amazing.

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  20. PeterB

    Naples

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We do love going to this restaurant but the last few times(3) the food has not been up to par ….over cooked chicken, under cooked steak and sautéed spinach that tasted like fish?

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  21. Helbob295

    Charleston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Pate’s restaurant many a times as locals and are pleased with the food and service every time. It’s a safe bet to tell all just go there to Dine and you will be pleased

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing server named Heather. Everything we ordered was delicious and perfectly timed. Will definitely go back.

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  23. Doreen

    Greater Boston

    98 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal Had a great night thank you . Kyle was our server

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  24. Mare

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a delicious meal at Pate’s. We weren’t rushed through our meal. Our server answered our wine questions (he didn’t know himself, so he went to the bar for the answer). We would definitely dine here again.

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  25. GaryC

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and beverages. Our server was outstanding. Highly recommend.

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  26. MRFB

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    The food was just ok at best, Shrimp with red sauce had absolutely no flavor, and the pasta was way over cooked. The Tuna Sashimi had a very fishy smell (did not eat it). The 1/2 chicken dish was very tough. Drinks were very good, wait staff ok. Very disappointing would never go back.

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  27. Loco

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food and service. One of, if not, the best restaurants on the Cape.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was very good. They did not rush us. Good well presented. I had the clams with linguini. Very much garlic!

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  29. HLAH

    Western NC

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Pates is an easy place to enjoy, with so many food and drink options, there’s something for everyone and every mood. Service was friendly and efficient.

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  30. LauraR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Will definitely be back. Food was excellent. And so was the service.

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  31. Scarlett

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Service was as well. Nice spacing of the tables. You could have a conversation without feeling like your neighbor could hear every word.

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  32. CapeCodBeth

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our dinner at Pate's. Modern but comfortable ambiance with great artwork from the Nines Gallery. We had the summer greek salad, shrimp scampi, peking duck tacos and a gluten free version of linguini and clams. We also shared the snowball dessert which I would definitely order again! It was all delicious and we were greeted warmly by Rebecca and had a very nice and knowledgeable server named Mickey.

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  33. LisaK

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Pate’s! The food, the drinks and the atmosphere are always on point. And our favorite server, Heather, makes the experience extra special. Looking forward to our next visit!

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  34. TiffanyB

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Server was awesome! The pasta was very gummy, possibly overcooked. I didn’t say anything because everything else was A+.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably the best all round restaurant on the Cape

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    While food was good, the service was very disappointing where our party was mostly ignored unless we flagged our server over. We’ve been to Pates a number of times and have had good experiences previously.

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  37. MargaretG

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Pate's was overall good, but not spectacular. We had a 6:15 reservation on a Sunday night of Labor Day weekend and were seated right away. That said, our table was small and we would have had no elbow room as the table was up against a wall. Seeing another option, I requested a change in location and we were accommodated without question. Table was nicely set with clean linens and glassware. At 6:15 the restaurant was already pretty busy with large groups and families so noise was high. Server was pleasant, attentive and orders came out promptly. My best options from my order were the Lemongrass chicken dumplings with Thai dipping sauce and the traditional wedge salad. The main course, Shrimp Scampi was pretty tasteless. Though the protein was well cooked, the sauce was lacking and oily. Needed more salt, lemon and garlic. We did not have desert. I think that this place is probably pretty popular with the Chatham crowd due to location but not one I'd rush back to for dining.

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  38. JohnM

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Service was great. Food was just goo,. nothing special. Dessert was very good Pates coconut ice cream ball was unique. Noise level in restaurant was high. Not sure I would go again considering all the good restaurants on the Cape.

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  39. CharlesC

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. I had the Lobster Tostada and it was exceptional.

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  40. LouisM

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappointed. Service and food remain first rate,

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Pate's Restaurant using the Order Online button. Pate's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 945-9777.

Pate's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1666 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pate's Restaurant

1260 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chatham
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Silvestri
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Takeout, Wine
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