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The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn, West Dennis, MA

The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn

3.9 (686)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1 Lighthouse Rd, West Dennis, MA 02670-3046

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
Relax and unwind by the calm of Nantucket Sound at our Waterfront Restaurant. The Waterfront Restaurant offers a relaxed oceanfront dining experience at the Lighthouse Inn. Dine inside with plenty of windows to enjoy panoramic ocean views or outside on the Oceanfront Lawn or Deck. Try the Ocean Deck Bar, new in 2024, for cocktails & hors d’oeuvres.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Dennis
  • Cross street
    Lower County Road
  • Parking details
    There is complimentary parking for guest of the Waterfront Restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 686 people are saying

The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn offers a "glorious day" with "fabulous views" and "delicious food" according to some patrons. It's a "hidden Cape Cod gem" with standout service from staff like Daniel. While some reviews mention inconsistent service and food quality, the picturesque setting remains a highlight.
686 Reviews
  1. sandra

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is stunning but the food was just okay and the prices were high

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  2. Patrick

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    meals took 2 hours. when they came out the food was cold

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  3. Brittany

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a beautiful location and the service was great but unfortunately the food was really subpar. I'm not one to write a negative review but we were really disappointed, especially given the high prices. The calamari came out cold - a very small portion and chewy. The entrees were bland across the board. The only good thing was the wedge salad. The buccatini was practically inedible and the fish & chips and short rib were flavorless. Not sure if they were just having an off night in the kitchen, but unfortunately we won't return.

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  4. Vern

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately our experience was poor at best. Our drinks were made wrong my wife’s martini had no olives and not even a stir stick. My Tequila on the rocks with a slash of grapefruit came as a tall and mostly grapefruit. The shrimp cocktail was definitely not fresh and the cocktail sauce was mostly ketchup. We had to ask for side plates never got water or were offered bread. We left after this and never ordered dinner. The view is great but clearly their training of the staff needs a huge upgrade.

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  5. Tiersa

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Shaun, was wonderful! The view was amazing, make sure to sit on the deck but bring bug spray. The drinks and food were good. We were not in a rush and liked that the kitchen paced everything well.

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  6. Priscilla

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a glorious day at The Lighthouse Inn. Fabulous view, delicious food and 5 star VIP service from Daniel our server. This hidden Cape Cod gem is a must. We always bring guests with us who are visiting the cape. Not to be missed!

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  7. Tammy

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service slow but it’s the beginning of the season. Food was fantastic! My chowder was room warm, took to long to get it corrected. They made up for it with a fantastic burratta capresse salad.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Richard

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views from Deck table that's the good news. Bad news.... Surf and Turf Shrimp undercooked. Steak ordered medium was much more medium well to well done. Server was slow and difficult to find. Did not seem to understand menu. Expensive meal. Plus side ambience and views were great. Service not good. . Our server was invisible much of the time. Very mixed reviews. Food not up to par. Service not good. Setting very nice. Hopefully management will figure this out. Spent in excess of $200. 2 people. 1 mixed drink. 2 glasses wine. Surf and Turf and a Baked Stuffed Lobster. A lot of money for poor service and mediocre food. Also noticed table next to us got nice rolls. Of course we didn't receive any. Server didn't seem to know about them.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Sue

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful views and location great service food subpar especially for the price went about three years ago and it was fabulous not the case anymore too bad bc the views and location are fabulous

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Norman VIP

    Greater Boston39 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    There is a great view at this restaurant. The menu to me is on the high priced side. I have eaten at better restaurants and paid significantly less. Our server had to be reminded three times to bring us glasses of water while I noticed other servers brought glasses of water and a basket of bread as soon as the guests were seated. It was an overall mediocre experience which was surprising since we have previously eaten here and enjoyed it.

    1 person found this helpful

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 3.9 stars by 686 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for The Waterfront - Lighthouse Inn

1 Lighthouse Rd, West Dennis, MA 02670-3046

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lower County Road
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, 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, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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