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Pate's Restaurant, Chatham, MA

Pate's Restaurant

4.5 (2216)
$31 to $50
Steak
1260 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 2,216 people are saying

Pate's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pate's Restaurant is a top dining choice on Cape Cod, praised for its "outstanding food and service." Diners love the "cozy atmosphere" and "attentive staff," with highlights like the shrimp scampi and unique small plates. The varied menu and "fantastic cocktails" make it a favorite for both locals and visitors.
2,216 Reviews
  1. Tom VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Have always enjoyed Pate’s in the past but the service was poor and two of the dishes were subpar: the Caesar salad lettuce hadn’t been washed properly and was gritty from dirt and the fish and chips was very dry and over cooked. The waiter disappeared several times for many minutes and he didn’t remove the charge for the Caesar salad. Hopefully just an anomaly.

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  2. Carol

    Southwest Florida1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Our Cocktails were watered down (all 4), the flank steak was extremely tough and the Bolognese was only fair. The artichokes were excellent and the rest of the items were only fair as well. Too many other good places to eat on the Cape. We had been to Pate's many times in the past. It seems as if things are slipping.

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  3. Ron VIP

    Greater Boston40 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We hadn’t been to Pates for quite a while but had a great meal at Chatham Cut recently so we had high expectations. We were seated in the back room which lacked any vibe or ambiance. While the service was quite good the food was average. Not bad by any means but at the same time nothing remarkable or memorable. There are too many restaurants that serve great food for us to take the drive back to Pates anytime soon. We will however be going back to Chatham Cut.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Valerie VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and selection of small and large plate dinners - good specials. Good atmosphere- really enjoyed our dinner, server very good.

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  5. patricia VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amy was a great server. Drinks and food were delicious

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  6. James

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall, an average dining experience. The portions were appropriate and we liked the option of the smaller plate sizes. We had a high top seat and were seated immediately. The service was poor and the timing was off. Our server looked overwhelmed and seemed to spend way too much time at the bar chatting up some friends rather than attending the assigned tables. For these prices, servers should be given basic service training.
    Pate's RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Hello James, we are happy to see that you enjoyed your meal at Pates, we do apologize that you feel your service was under par. Quality of our product, and service are extremely important to us. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly notify our staff. We do want to assure you that your server was not just "chatting up friends" at the bar, but he is in fact a bartender. High top tables are part of the bar area. We would love to invite you back to Pates to show you that we take our service very seriously. However, we would encourage you to dine in our dinning room, or at one of our standard tables if you are looking for a more fine dining experience.

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  7. Kenneth

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all ordered separate dishes and we were all very pleased with the outcome. Server was pleasant and very efficient. Prices are fair, but not cheap. 

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  8. Benjamin

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful dining experience. Not only was the food and service exceptional, Pate’s shared in a special anniversary/engagement celebration by decorating our dessert and making it extra special!
    Pate's RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, and spending your engagement anniversary with us.

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  9. Jeffrey VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great wait staff. We loved our meal and our special dinner at Pate’s.
    Pate's RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you very much for the kind words!

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  10. Elliott VIP

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant for special occasions. Great food. Great service. A bit noisy.

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FAQs

Pate's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 945-9777.

Pate's Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 2216 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Greater Boston
  4. Cape Cod and the Islands
  5. Chatham

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Google Map for Pate's Restaurant

1260 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chatham
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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