The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn

Name: The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn
Address: 1 Lighthouse Rd, West Dennis, MA, United States, 02670-3046
Telephone: (508) 398-2244
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

500 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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Relax and unwind to the sound of the sea at our Waterfront Restaurant. The Waterfront Restaurant offers a relaxed oceanfront dining experience at the Lighthouse Inn. Guests can dine inside the dining room with panoramic ocean views or outside on the Oceanfront Lawn or Oceanfront deck.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(508) 398-2244

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–9:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner (beginning 21st of June) Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(508) 398-2244
Website
http://www.lighthouseinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Our oceanfront venue can host up to 230 people in banquet style seating for private events.

Location
1 Lighthouse Rd, West Dennis, MA 02670-3046
Neighborhood
Dennis
Parking details
There is complimentary parking for guest of the Waterfront Restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Mozzarella Moons$16.00
Served with marinara sauce and roasted garlic ciabatta
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Four succulent jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce
Red Pepper Hummus$14.00
Field greens, olive oil, balsamic glaze, served with carrot, celery sticks and roasted garlic ciabatta
Sea Cake$15.00
Shrimp, scallops, crab meat, and panko crumbs sautéed golden brown topped with chipotle aioli on field greens
Artichoke & Spinach Dip$14.00
Homemade, topped with cheddar jack cheese, served bubbling hot with ciabatta sticks
- Add Lobster$25.00
Chicken Tenders$14.00
Served with carrot and celery sticks, Choice of Buffalo, barbeque or Asian Zing

Salads

Salad Dressing: Bleu Cheese, Ranch. Reduced Fat: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Mango Vinaigrette, Golden Italian, Raspberry Vinaigrette

Caprese Salad$15.00
Fresh mozzarella cheese over field greens with Bermuda onion and sliced tomato, drizzled with pesto oil and balsamic glaze
Chipotle Salad$16.00
Romaine lettuce, black bean and corn relish, tomato, avocado, blended cheeses, tortilla strips with Southwest ranch dressing
Spinach Salad$15.00
Baby spinach topped with craisins, candied walnuts, sliced Bermuda onion, chopped egg, sliced tomatoes, and feta cheese, served with raspberry vinaigrette
Sunset Salad$24.00
Two skewers of grilled shrimp served on a bed of field greens with pineapple, cantaloupe, watermelon, mandarin orange, blueberries, with mango vinaigrette
Pear and Beet Salad$16.00
Field greens, pears, spiral beets, Gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, served with red wine vinaigrette
Garden Tossed Side Salad$7.00
Caesar Side Salad$7.00

Soups & Chowder

New England Clam Chowder$9.00
Classic New England clam chowder, creamy and full of clams and potatoes
- Try Our Chowder In a Bread Bowl$12.00
Chef's Creation of the Day$7.00
Always homemade, always delicious

Beach Fare

All sandwiches served with French Fries

Steak Burger Deluxe$16.00
Fresh Angus Beef steak burger cooked to your liking with lettuce, sliced tomato and Bermuda onion
West Dennis Grilled Chicken$18.00
Chicken breast in a roasted garlic marinade, char-grilled with Vermont cheddar cheese, topped with sliced tomato, Bermuda onion and homemade cranberry ketchup
Waterfront Premiere Lobster Roll$38.00
Tender sweet chunks of lobster meat tossed with mayo, Dijon mustard, and celery, served with romaine lettuce on a grilled brioche roll
Greek Veggie Burger$18.00
Grilled Beyond burger topped with vegan tzatziki, Bermuda onion, lettuce, cucumber, served on ciabatta bread
Lobster Taco$38.00
Fresh lobster meat, caramelized onions, sweet chili sauce, greens, diced tomato, and chipotle aioli served in warm buttermilk naan bread
Cape Cod Quesadilla
Served field greens, diced tomato, sour cream, and salsa. Toasted flour tortilla filled with cheddar-jack cheese, fresh spinach and your choice of:
- Plain$12.00
- Cod$18.00
- Grilled Chicken$16.00
- Lobster$35.00

Pasta Specialties

Seafood Lighthouse Marinara$38.00
A half lobster tail, shrimp, and mussels sauteed with garlic and fresh vegetables, tossed with penne pasta and marinara, topped with asiago cheese, and served with a side of ciabatta garlic bread
- Vegetable$22.00
Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo
Served over penne pasta with mixed spring vegetables in a creamy Alfredo sauce, served with roasted garlic ciabatta
- Vegetable$22.00
- Chicken$24.00
- Shrimp$27.00
Vegetable Ravioli*$24.00
Plant-based, egg-free vegetable stuffed ravioli, tossed with a seasonal vegetable medley in true marinara and topped with vegan mozzarella and basil pesto drizzle
Lemon Chicken or Shrimp
Leeks, lemon, fresh baby spinach, garlic butter tossed with penne and asiago cheese, served with roasted garlic ciabatta
- Chicken$24.00
- Shrimp$27.00

Land

New York Sirloin$34.00
Char-grilled to your liking with Montreal seasoning, smothered with sautéed mushrooms and onions, and served with roasted Yukon gold potato and a medley of seasonal vegetables
Pork Chop Milanese$30.00
Breaded boneless chop, pan seared and topped with pancetta tomato sauce, And arugula, tossed in a lemon vinaigrette and drizzled with balsamic glaze and served with harvest rice pilaf
Zenzo Chicken$26.00
one in chicken breast grilled, topped with Zenzo sauce of chicken stock, white wine, garlic, ginger, celery, carrots, and onions, served with harvest rice pilaf and a medley of seasonal vegetables

Sea

Mediterranean Cod$30.00
Native cod baked in lemon juice and olive oil with roasted tomatoes, Bermuda onions and Kalamata olives, served with harvest rice pilaf and a medley of seasonal vegetables
Stuffed Haddock En Croute$30.00
Fresh native haddock filet with crab and Ritz cracker stuffing, baked golden brown in puff pastry, topped with a rich lobster Newburg sauce, served with harvest rice pilaf and a medley of seasonal vegetables
Twin Atlantic Seafood Cakes$30.00
Shrimp, scallops, crab meat, and panko crumbs sautéed golden brown topped with chipotle aioli, served with harvest rice pilaf and a medley of seasonal vegetables
Honey Chipotle Salmon$30.00
Fresh salmon baked with honey chipotle glaze, served with harvest rice pilaf and a medley of seasonal vegetables
Lobster Dinner$38.00
Native steamed lobster, grilled corn cobette, roasted Yukon gold potato, drawn butter and lemon wedge

What 500 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cape Cod and the Islands
Good for Groups
Cape Cod and the Islands
Outdoor Dining

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Brittopia
New England
21 reviews
vip
1.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Although we had made reservations and were there on time, when we first got there we had to wait at the host's station for over 10 minutes, before anyone came to wait on us. We were told there were no availability to sit outside on the deck, even though there were plenty of tables available throughout our meal. No one came to give us menus after we had been seated. We waited patiently for approximately 10 minutes and then asked for menus and coffee and tea. The buffet was tepid at best and the Eggs Benedict was horrible. The tea was luke warm. The whole experience was very disappointing. We paid over $40 for our breakfast, which was outrageous. .
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
It’s not worth the hype. Very dated. Porch dining could be so much better but all they provide is cheap plastic chairs and tables. Wait staff was nice. Good was average.
G
Gregory
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service - great view and very good food. Not overpriced. I highly recommend this restaurant.
F
Fredandginger
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
The food was good and it wasn’t to overpriced. Had a new server so that made service run a lot slower than expected. Although he was new some things weren’t great….. mixed up drinks with the other table, forgot about our table, took us 2 hours in total from sitting down to leaving due to forgetting our table some times. But he is new and the food made up for it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Posto incantevole di altri tempi . Ottimo da provare
PN
PaulN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super service food and value plus the view is awesome. And we have been to bigger name places but this is better. Jim the host wss helpful as well. Thanks.
DC
DeborahC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great lunch with an awesome view of the Nantucket Sound!
BN
BrigidN
New England
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
Very nice view but mediocre food for the money. Salmon was dry, rice was undercooked.
A
Andrea
New York Area
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Beautiful location and view but don’t recommend for gourmet dining.
HA
HelenA
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall4food2service4ambience5
The setting is spectacular but the fish was dry.
j
jamesv
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
was for outside seating but weather was not good so we were seated inside. Very good resturant. We will dine there again.
MC
MaggieC
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
My first time having seafood and loved it! What a beautiful sunset we saw while eating on the beach. We even got to see a rainbow. The views are worth eating here!
MH
MichelleH
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Thoroughly enjoyed my dinning experience. The food was prepared well, our hostess and waitress were pleasant, knowledgeable , and provided great service. The location and grounds are charming. The piano player added to the dinning experience and was enjoyable. All in all a very good dinning experience.
t
therev
New York Area
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, good food, good service, and a wonderful view of Nantucket Sound.
The Waterfront - Lighthouse InnResponded on August 16, 2022Thank you very much! We are very happy you enjoyed your visit.
N
Norm
New England
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
The Lighthouse Inn has a beautiful view of the sound. We witnessed another wedding celebration which always adds a positive note to the evening. My wife's lobster roll was excellent with plenty of lobster. My boiled lobster was cold, but, tasty.
G
Ginac
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and enjoyed seeing a wedding there and listening to their DJ. The view of the water was beautiful.
PM
ProudMom
New England
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We had reservations which was a good thing because there was a wedding going on. Our table was on the deck looking out to the ocean. Wish the seats were higher or the railing slightly lower however, still a wonderful view. Our waitress Evelyn was fantastic. She was friendly and energetic. Very personable and accommodating. We had the a Sea Cake app which was good. We had two quesadillas. One cod and the other lobster. Both were very tasty, maybe take the cheese just a tad less. The cod was my favorite although lobster is my favorite seafood. This is our third visit over three summers. We will continue to come back.
The Waterfront - Lighthouse InnResponded on August 16, 2022We are so glad you enjoyed your visit! Thank you for the review and we look forward to having you back again next year!
MO
MoiraO
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a fabulous time at the Lighthouse Inn. Our family including three children three and under enjoyed the lovely waterfront dining. The server Evelyn was amazing! Attentive, friendly and very welcoming. We’ll return next summer!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Northern Territory
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outdoor dining has awesome view! Nice and quiet too to hear the ocean!
NC
NoelC
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The views were spectacular, the food was delicious, the inside has the old cape ambiance which was wonderful, we chose to sit outside for the views either way you will enjoy this place. Will return again next year!
JK
JosephK
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Very friendly staff and fun week, loved pool and snack bar
AG
AshleyG
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Friendly and attentive service, amazing views!
NB
NanBrian
New England
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
The atmosphere is wonderful. Right by the ocean. Our food (fried clams) was just OK but the atmosphere more than made up for it. Pick something else off the menu and you should be fine. Definitely will go back.
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Nancyv
New England
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Right on the water, The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn seems like a restaurant that time has forgotten. We ate out on the deck with pleasant views of the ocean, but a little smell of low tide. The plastic chairs and table made for a more rustic setting than we were expecting. The food was a mixed bag. After ordering, we got a basket of warm blonde dinner rolls that had probably been in the warmer a very long time, as they were rock hard inside and out. I made a go if it, though, slathering it with a couple of the foil wrapped butter pats. Everything thing is better with butter. My husband had salmon which he said was perfectly cooked and delicious. I had the steamed lobster dinner. It’s hard to ruin a lobster and mine was delicious, although probably too small for someone with a regular appetite. It came with fries instead of roasted potatoes at my request and an ear of corn that had been cooked as long as the dinner rolls. The highlight was the gregarious wait staff who were assembled from all parts of the country and world with ambitions of being anything but servers. They seemed to have a fond camaraderie, almost like they were at summer camp and it was fun to see them brace for the chaos that a thunderstorm was about to wreak on them with a full dining room and about 15 outdoor tables seated. Come for dinner and stay for the show!
JP
JessicaP
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great view great food great atmosphere great service
L
cherieL
Philadelphia
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Bad service. Very small bathroom. Waited forever for server. Food tasted like banquet stay food
M
Marhill
New England
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Food was sub par. Waitress and views of the ocean was great
JA
JodiA
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere. We were seated right away and had an amazing ocean view.
AM
AustinM
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
We had a reservation for 8:30. As soon as we sat down we were being rushed out the door. The waitress we had, made us put in our drinks, appetizers and food all at once without giving us time to look at the menu. She then never came back to check On us. Another woman had to bring us out food. They brought the apps and our entree out at the same exact time…. As well as forgetting my significant others app which was clam chowder. Horrible service after we had such an amazing time the first time that we had went. We are both unsure that we will ever go back after that.
IJ
IldikoJ
New England
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
I chose this place because it accepted advance reservations. We booked for 7:45, arrived a little early, and were told we need to wait “a little “. We were seated around 8:10! Our table was outside, and unfortunately that evening the whole area smelled like raw sewage, but the view was really nice, so we tried to ignore the unpleasant smell. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. We ordered 4 dishes. The Caprese Salad was very good, however, the main dishes were all very disappointing. My son had the Mediterranean Cod, and his comment was that it tasted worse than airline food. My husband’s pork was also tasteless, and my Sunset Salad was aa bowl of lettuce topped by a fruit salad, and two skewers of dry, tasteless popcorn-size shrimp. This restaurant needs a better chef!
CC
ChristopheC
New England
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The view is amazing. Everything else is good with such a view.
J
Joan
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an excellent time on the porch. Very beautiful night.
SS
SusanS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great views! Who could ask for anything more?!
EJ
EdJD
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful setting. Food is good. Waitstaff very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Anniversary
PN
PNTRI
New England
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience5
Outdoor seating with great views. Best if you understand that is what you go here for. Food is mediocre at best and very overpriced. Management seems to be taking advantage of the location and not worrying about much else. But great views. Outdoor tables and chairs are sort of cheap and not very sturdy. But great views. Service was just OK-our waitress was fine but they appear to be short handed and a bit disorganized. But great views. Did I mention they have great views and sunsets? Amazingly I will probably come back for dinner ONCE next year to enjoy the great views as I have done for about 10 years now. Maybe they will surprise me and upgrade some things and improve their menu, food and prices.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Excellent service , Amazing view. Food was just ok.
J
Joan
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good! Thank you the view was spectacular. We really enjoyed.
EK
ErinK
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Lobster quesadilla was delicious and filled with fresh lobster - they did not skimp! Service was prompt, dining room was spacious with amazing views.
MM
MaryM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Waterfront has delicious , fresh food , the waitstaff are college co-Ed’s on summer break , the decor is lovely ocean view in an iconic paneled open room…. It is just wonderful!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 398-2244.

The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn is rated 4.1 stars by 500 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2022

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(508) 398-2244

Google Map for The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn

1 Lighthouse Rd, West Dennis, MA 02670-3046

Additional information

Neighborhood
Dennis
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–9:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner (beginning 21st of June) Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is complimentary parking for guest of the Waterfront Restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lighthouseinn.com/
Phone number
(508) 398-2244
Private party facilities
Our oceanfront venue can host up to 230 people in banquet style seating for private events.

The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Cape Cod Quesadilla

Lobster Taco

New England Clam Chowder

Starters

Mozzarella Moons$16.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Red Pepper Hummus$14.00

Sea Cake$15.00

Artichoke & Spinach Dip$14.00

Chicken Tenders$14.00

Salads

Caprese Salad$15.00

Chipotle Salad$16.00

Spinach Salad$15.00

Sunset Salad$24.00

Pear and Beet Salad$16.00

Garden Tossed Side Salad$7.00

Caesar Side Salad$7.00

Soups & Chowder

New England Clam Chowder$9.00

Chef's Creation of the Day$7.00

Beach Fare

Steak Burger Deluxe$16.00

West Dennis Grilled Chicken$18.00

Waterfront Premiere Lobster Roll$38.00

Greek Veggie Burger$18.00

Lobster Taco$38.00

Cape Cod Quesadilla

Pasta Specialties

Seafood Lighthouse Marinara$38.00

Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo

Vegetable Ravioli*$24.00

Lemon Chicken or Shrimp

Land

New York Sirloin$34.00

Pork Chop Milanese$30.00

Zenzo Chicken$26.00

Sea

Mediterranean Cod$30.00

Stuffed Haddock En Croute$30.00

Twin Atlantic Seafood Cakes$30.00

Honey Chipotle Salmon$30.00

Lobster Dinner$38.00

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