Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Cape Cod and the Islands

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Cape Cod and the Islands? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

LUNE

4.9

4.9 (161)

$50 and over

European

Dennis

About the restaurant

LUNE is a one-of-a-kind dining experience on Cape Cod. Nestled in Dennis Port, LUNE hosts an open kitchen experience as a tasting menu (thursday, friday, saturday) and a la carte wine bar (wednesdays and sundays).
* Please let us know if there is anyone in your party with dietary restrictions or allergies. These will be accommodated with notice.
*An automatic 20% Gratuity is added to all checks so we can distribute the share fairly.
*We honor a 15 minute grace period, if you are going to be more than 15 minutes late, please call the restaurant as soon as you know.
*Cancellations and modifications to the party size will accepted until 24 hours prior. If there are modifications to the party size within the 24 hour window, you will be charged 20$ per person changed.
*NO SHOWS & LATE CANCELLATIONS WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THEIR RESERVATION*
*** PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE A FULLY OPEN KITCHEN ***

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Jerryvip

Dined 6 days ago

Terrific and sophisticated food, wine, service, vibe and of course a special shout out to Mick, Charlotte and their entire staff for a memorable dining experience.

Bluefins - Falmouth

4.8

4.8 (65)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Falmouth

About the restaurant

Bluefins Falmouth, has a focus on fresh, locally sourced seafood, coupled with inspiration from local Cape Cod farm ingredients. We aim to craft sushi and tempura dishes that both celebrate and showcase seafood in classically inspired Japanese methods and at the same time honoring traditional New England seafood cuisine.

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Wendy

Dined 1 day ago

Probably the best meal we’ve had out all year! So delicious! Generous portions, server was spot on! We will be back!

Leonessa

4.8

4.8 (897)

$31 to $50

Italian

Yarmouth

About the restaurant

We warmly welcome you to Leonessa- an Italian-Inspired Kitchen & Bar on beautiful Route 6A in Yarmouth Port. Husband & Wife team, Chef Owner Diego Mota and Owner & General Manager Taylor Amara bring exceptional scratch made regional Italian cuisine and impeccable service to this iconic neighborhood. Combining the best of food and beverage of Italy along with the influences of its bordering neighbors coalesces into a dynamic, modern and elevated culinary experience. Chef Diego and Taylor's dream to pour their true love and passion for food, beverages, and hospitality is realized with every service. Reservations are for tables in each our four unique dining rooms while the Bar welcomes guests on a first come first serve basis. Please note that we do our level best to accommodate seating/area requests but they are not guaranteed. We also kindly ask that parties arrive together so that everyone can enjoy their time with us. Thank You.

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Jack

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food and service. We will return and highly recommend the restaurant.

The Nautilus - Nantucket

4.8

4.8 (64)

$50 and over

Pan-Asian

Nantucket

About the restaurant

Leading Nantucket’s thriving restaurant scene, The Nautilus (est. 2014) is an island staple built on the idea of a shared social experience. Founders Liam Mackey (food), Clinton Terry (drink) & Stephen Bowler’s (wine & business) island-mentality of being “serious about what we do, but not taking ourselves too seriously” perfectly sums up The Nautilus experience. The highly regarded culinary program is a sort of ‘New England coastal cuisine meets Asian & global haute street food’ vibe featuring small plates served tapas style, combined w/ larger group feasts (think Peking inspired duck). The culinary inspired cocktails draw on both seasonal & regional inspirations while the wine & sake list is recognized as a “Best Of” by Wine Spectator. Fueled by curated, energetic music, the stimulating yet neighborly atmosphere makes the new & unfamiliar feel comfortable & intimate, a philosophy that seamlessly ties the food, cocktails, wine & ambiance together to cr

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Denise

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was excellent! Our table was ready at our reservation time. Servers were prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. The food was delicious. We shared two small plates and two large. The portions were generous and were served in a timely manner after we are each course.

Governor Bradford Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (31)

$30 and under

American

Provincetown

About the restaurant

Located in a building with a unique and telling history, we bring to the table classic dishes with a traditional Cape Cod feel and a new twist. Focusing on local, fresh, ingredients, our chef demonstrates how innovation can make old feel renewed. The bar room has been updated with a state of the art draught system. It is our privilege to be pouring craft beers from the most coveted breweries near and far. We hope you join us soon to enjoy our offerings.

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Steve

Dined 4 days ago

Great service, food and drinks. Very comfortable atmosphere.

Pisces Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (217)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Chatham

About the restaurant

Pisces Restaurant features coastal cooking with a Mediterranean flair. Our menu is a celebration of all things seasonal featuring mostly Cape Cod's native seafood as well as a variety of non seafood options. This is a Chef owned restaurant that is well know for its light fresh cooking style and a menu that changes often. Favorite dishes include sautéed calamari, lobster corn chowder, risotto, seared rare tuna, cornmeal crusted cod and a killer ribeye steak! Warm rosemary foccacia and famous desserts are made in house. Our carefully selected wine list is designed to compliment our cuisine and offers over 20 wines by the glass, craft and local beers as well as classic and creative cocktails. Local art is carefully displayed throughout the cozy dining room where there is an intimate 7 seat bar. Pisces is open seasonally, so plan to stop in between April and Columbus Day weekend. Reservations are highly recommended and limited as many guests book well in advance.

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Andrew

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and super friendly staff. Chef's special salmon and scallops is a superb entree.

Salt Raw Bar + Fine Cuisine

4.6

4.6 (977)

$30 and under

American

Plymouth

About the restaurant

SALT RAW BAR + FINE CUISINE

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Patricia

Dined 5 days ago

SALT serves the best food on the South Shore. The Chef is creative with the menu. There’s a lot of variety, whether you’re a vegetarian, pescatarian or meat lover the food is made with care. The service is great. Food servers are knowledgeable about the dishes and beverages they serve. Finally, the decor is lovely. There are inside as well as outside dining options. Thanks for always being so consistently delicious.

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Farmers Cheese Dumplings

4.3

4.3 (17)

$30 and under

Japanese

Nantucket

About the restaurant

Welcome to Misogi Noodle Bar, where Chef Felino Samson, former chef-owner of The Beet, invites you to enjoy his new concept surrounding the Southeast Asian cuisines of Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan.

Our newly renovated dining room brings Japan to Nantucket, with an Asian themed lounge, reminiscent of an Izakaya, offering a polished yet casual atmosphere. Check out our new 7-seat bar, where we craft both new and classic cocktails, including the Misogi Tiki Tiki and the Spicy Margarita. Explore our sommelier curated wine list, a variety of sakes, and our variety of mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.

While Misogi is a noodle bar, our menu is anything but limited. The lunch menu brings back Beet classics including the Chicken Burger, Hulk, Miso Happy Salad, and more. For dinner, indulge in a culinary journey inspired by Chef Felino's childhood memories in the Philippines and his cultural travels throughout the world.

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Vicki

Dined 6 days ago

Our server was exceptional. We loved the raw oysters with caviar. Spicy halibut and fried rice was delicious as was the tuna poke bowl.

Not Your Average Joe's Hyannis

4.2

4.2 (814)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hyannis

About the restaurant

Not Your Average Joe's Hyannis offers a menu inspired by American cuisine. Its menu is stylish, contemporary and includes fresh oysters, gourmet pizzas, rice bowls and a variety of burgers. During a daily Happy Hour at Not Your Average Joe's Kitchen & Bar, diners can also enjoy both drink and appetizer specials.

Not Your Average Joe's Hyannis is located in the Cape Cod Mall, minutes off Route 6 (Mid-Cape Highway). Join us for dinner and a movie at Regal Cinemas Cape Cod Mall 12, or shop at a variety of stores nearby from Sears to Trader Joe's. There is plenty of nearby lodging, including Courtyard by Marriott Cape Cod Hyannis, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Cod, the Hyannis Host Inn, and Holiday Inn Cape Cod - Hyannis. The Barnstable Municipal Airport is moments away, as is the Hyannis-Nantucket Ferry at Hyannis Terminal.

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Johnvip

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Very good food and service. Great selection of desserts as well.

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