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The Ocean House Restaurant, Dennis Port, MA

The Ocean House Restaurant

4.8
4.8
4812 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Discover the Ocean House, where tables offer captivating ocean views and sublime tastes. Our reservation policy ensures seamless experiences, accepting bookings on a 30-day rolling basis for parties up to ten. Reserve at oceanhouserestaurant.com and secure indoor barstools by choosing "Bar Stools."
Enjoy elegant, smart casual ambiance and indulge in a menu crafted for dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-free options. Families are warmly welcomed, with a refined children's menu available.
Join us from Wednesday to Sunday, starting at 4:00 PM. Enjoy enchanting outdoor seating at our seasonal beach bar or host a memorable destination wedding welcome party on our picturesque lawn.
Complimentary valet parking is provided, and online ordering for pickup is available at oceanhouserestaurant.com during regular hours. Make your reservation today and embrace the allure of Ocean House, where dining transcends the ordinary. Thank you for being our guest.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 133 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Contemporary Asian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (508) 394-0700

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Tom Woods

  • Neighborhood

    Dennis

  • Cross street

    Depot Street

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Entertainment

    In season outside at our beach bar.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,812 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Best Overall

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Best Food

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Best Service

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Best Ambiance

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Romantic

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Great for scenic views

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Good for special occasions

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Contemporary American

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Most Booked

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  1. MaronyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an amazing experience, food was delicious and service was great!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My absolute favorite restaurant on the cape and the staff is wonderful, I can't say much about the overall vibe and the service… Whenever I have friends visiting this is where I take them! I'll be there again this Friday night lol

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  3. Rose

    Naples

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and we started with dumplings which were delicious. We both had entrees and desserts. So good

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  4. Romo

    New England

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location on the water and highly attentive staff make for a nice evening out.

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  5. BrandonP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, food, view, and overall experience. Ocean House will be a regular for us when we are in the area.

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  6. ErinN

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had our anniversary dinner at The Ocean House and it was just delicious. Our server was lovely and they added a festive anniversary touch to our absolutely amazing dessert. Don’t miss this place for a special occasion!

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  7. EricJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went with friends to celebrate our 50th anniversary and it was absolutely outstanding. From the valet parking to the decor to the service to the meal, it was truly a memorable experience and worth every penny.

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  8. ChrisM

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibes, food, Drinks, and service. Would recommend.

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  9. LML1

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Samantha was amazing ! 10 plus stars for Samatha ..

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time to OH, have been coming to the Cape for years. Amazing food, views, ambience and service. We will be back!!!

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  11. JimandPam

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Incredible views, excellent service and very good food. Pricey, but worth it as a treat.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love The Ocean House . . Food is fabulous, water view and ambiance amazing! Staff are all great . . my only not really negative but positive is I wish we could have been able to stay a little longer (1.5 hours) not nearly enough! Thank you once again for a great night!

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  13. BarbaraS

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner was superb! Dessert was amazing and our server was outstanding! Recommend as best restaurant on the Cape!

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  14. brian6u

    New England

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Perhaps the best restaurant on the Cape…and easily the most expensive

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful place to eat. One of the top 10 restaurants I’ve been to in terms of location and views.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an amazing experience. We took our daughter and her friend to celebrate our daughter’s graduation. We were seated ocean view. Right from when we walked in to when we left we were treated with great attention and warm hospitality. Our server Gustavo was absolutely amazing. His attention to detail and his knowledge of the menu was impeccable. Can’t wait to go again!

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  17. AliceS

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and ambiance. We are planning our next visit.

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  18. jeep

    New England

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mia and Don and Christian are fantastic and always make our time there excellent

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  19. Alex

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service once again at The Ocean House. The tagliatelle with shellfish and the tuna au poivre were scrumptious. And the view of Nantucket Sound from the table at the window was wonderful.

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  20. JANER

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All great. Throughly enjoyed. Food and drinks were great.

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  21. Ben7az

    Phoenix

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant and top notch staff. Only disappointment was the tuna tartar appetizer. The chef changed it from last few years,which is his choice, and no one cared for the new preparation…less tuna, less chips, and flavor of tuna strange. We Definitely will go back… but will not order that dish again. Stick to the Cauliflower appetizer…wonderful as always. Fish entree dishes superb! As I said.. we will return!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience dining at The Ocean House while visiting Cape Cod. Beautiful water view. The pea pod hummus/Flatbread and strawberry salad(Gem) were delicious starters. Our Chilean Sea Bass and Day Boat Scallop entrees were sooooo good!! Perfect wine selections. Our server, Tom, was so nice, attentive, and answered all our questions. Excellent!

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  23. Louena

    New England

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our anniversary evening. Always a great time. Kelly Kelly was a fantastic server!

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  24. Kevin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. My only complaint: I think $19.00 for a glass of wine is a little steep.

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  25. SandraN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. Overall excellent dining experience.

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  26. lindseyd

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Unpopular opinion, but I was very underwhelmed with the food here. Service was prompt, we had a great table on the water. The atmosphere is why I think so many people come back time and time again. I would try this place again, but try completely different apps and meals. They have blue cheese stuffed olives which is always a + in my book. We started with the wagyu dumplings, the mounds of shredded lettuce thrown on top really threw me off, and it did not taste nearly as good as any other wagyu if you've ever had it before. The tuna tostadas.... They're placed on the cheapest tortilla chip that you get at a school with the chips and nacho cheese. This dish could be so much more elevated if they just used a better tostada selection. Loved the lamb lollipops, sauce was great with them and they were cooked perfectly. I will say the filet, lamb and mashed potatoes are the only thing that really redeemed themselves. The lobster raviolis were fine, but the sauce was lacking severely in flavor, I feel like if they changed the sauce to something more flavorful this dish would be much better. All and all, a restaurant on the water will always get people coming back for the views and cocktails. Personally I think they are just lacking in the food department.

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  27. MichaelS

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Was lucky enough to score a table by the water. Gustavo our waiter was attentive, concerned about any food restrictions and just an overall gem. Having been to OH several times over the years, have to say we were greatly surprised by the steep increase in price. Hard to judge true value when food is excellent and prices are so high.

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  28. lynb

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dinner last night at Ocean House. Everyone loved their meals and drinks. Hoping to get reservations again soon!

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  29. Bones1

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christian was our server last night and is just delightful and fun. We all ordered the Chilean Sea Bass at his recommendation and we were certainly not disappointed....it was superb. Christian's expertise was most helpful as well in recommending a perfect wine for us. We ended the evening with the decadent Sundae Bag Dessert to share. We never tire of the view every time that we dine at the Ocean House. It is spectacular.

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  30. DesertCapeEscape

    Los Angeles

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    What a wonderful evening with my son and daughter-in-law. Haven’t been here in about 3 years. Glad we returned. From the cocktails to the appetizers, from the wine to the main courses it was a treat. Our waiter Tom from Bulgaria was excellent as was the food. The fettuccine with lobster, scallops, and shrimp was particularly good. Try the peanut butter bomb for desert…yum. We look forward to coming back soon, this time with my wife!

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  31. Lisa

    New England

    152 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    152 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last night was by far the absolute BEST dinner we ever had at Ocean House!! All of our drinks and meals were exceptional and our waitress knew we were in a hurry and made sure she was attentive and on time. Thank you OH .. We can’t wait to come back !!

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  32. JohnM02090

    New England

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have always enjoyed our dining experience at the Ocean House. Service was excellent, food was delicious.

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  33. CapeCodLocal

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Ocean House has been a summer staple for us for many years. We typically dine a few times a year and it's always been a highlight of the season. Our last visit just wasn't as enjoyable, as the menu has changed quite a bit and the prices continue to rise. Everything seemed $5-$10 more expensive this year, from appetizers to entrees to desserts (a single piece of cheesecake is now $19!). And the food just wasn't as remarkable. My kids only ate half of their dishes, which each cost $19. The calamari appetizer, which is now $29, just wasn't as good as previous years. My $33 chicken dish was just ok. We've heard from multiple friends that they cancelled their reservations this year after looking at the menu, seeing the changes and the increased prices. Sadly, I think we'll do the same.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Disappointed in reduced menu items and costs were very high.

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  35. Joseph

    Miami

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Expensive!Drinks $18 Flatbread pizza $42 Entrees $50-60

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best restaurant I have been to on the Cape Cod!

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  37. DeborahR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Terrific as always! I do miss a few items from the old menu!!

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  38. SergioD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food is good but too pricy. Ambient is quiet. Service is ok.

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  39. AndrewV

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Our first dining experience on the cape & this was a big let down. After a short wait to get our table, we were served the ahi maki roll which was 80% rice & 20% fish. Very heavy & unappetizing for $28. It was ultimately comped by the manager. For entrees, the sea bass was excellent. The vongole was a huge portion that my fiancée enjoyed, but could not finish. We had a bottle of a cab “bound & determined”, which was tasty. $20 for 2 bottles of voss was a rip off. TLDR: This restaurant was well hyped up based on prior reviews, but was a disappointment based on our appetizer course & relative value. We would not return here - for a $250 check including valet tip, we left disappointed.

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  40. LisaS

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! We come each year for our anniversary & always have a wonderful experience.

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The Ocean House Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 4812 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 133 times today
Google Map for The Ocean House Restaurant

421 Old Wharf Rd., Dennis Port, MA 02639

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Depot Street

  • Neighborhood

    Dennis

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Contemporary Asian

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Tom Woods

  • Entertainment

    In season outside at our beach bar.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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