Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Cape Cod and the Islands

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

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Black Eyed Susans

4.8

4.8 (219)

$31 to $50

American

Nantucket

About the restaurant

An island institution for over 30 years, BES has recently been reborn under new management and ownership. Chef Todd Edwards returns to create new + old menu item favorites, including BES’ classic linguini w/ clams and tuna tartare. With an intimate and cozy atmosphere, the restaurant features an open kitchen with counter and table service. BYOB.

Breakfast is open! Walk-in only.

Top review

boodaloovip

Dined 2 days ago

Love this place!!! Cozy, vibrant, fun. Really enjoyed the apple bread pudding dessert.

Governor Bradford Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (32)

$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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Stanley

Dined on Sep 23, 2024

The food was terrific and the service was great. The Alley Cats were playing on stage and they are fantastic! We really enjoyed everything.

Branches Grill and Cafe

4.6

4.6 (28)

$30 and under

Caribbean

Chatham

About the restaurant

Branches Grill & Cafe, Chatham, Ma. Your Local Caribbean Restaurant. A family-owned restaurant in the heart of Chatham, Cape Cod. Locally-sourced ingredients, Caribbean-inspired dishes. A one of a kind restaurant, aimed to electrify and expand the palate, delivering quality food with amazing taste and freshness.

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Kate

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Great dinner and fabulous waitress Keira? Conch fritters, salmon and snapper delicious! Kate

Island Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (542)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Nantucket

About the restaurant

Casual indoor/outdoor dining, open year-round. Located mid-island, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week.

Seasonally, we have a beautiful outdoor bar, serving up drinks and food for before or after a trip to the beach, as well as a full outdoor patio and indoor dining room! We also serve 30 different homemade flavors of ice cream at our ice cream counter from May through Columbus Day.

Follow us on Instagram @iknantucket @ikpalmbeachcatering

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MaryRvip

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Excellent prix fix dinner choices. Great service. Have only been here for breakfast but is now a go-to dinner location. Only negative would be a noticeably small pour of Pinot Grigio, especially when obvious regular customers received full glasses of wine.

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Popular dish

Bagel & Salmon

Anna's Harborside Grille

4.4

4.4 (9)

$30 and under

Greek

Plymouth

About the restaurant

Discover Anna’s Harborside Grille, a cherished family-owned restaurant named in loving tribute to the founders’ mother. Nestled by the waterfront, this establishment promises a cozy dining experience infused with Greek and Mediterranean flavors.
Open daily at 11:30 AM, begin your culinary journey with appetizers like Aegean fries, crispy calamari, or the delightful Spanakopita—a savory spinach pie with fresh herbs and feta, enveloped in flaky filo dough. Indulge in Greek classics such as stuffed peppers, souvlaki, or the rich layers of moussaka, combining eggplant, potato, and ground beef in a savory tomato sauce, crowned with béchamel.
Anna’s Harborside Grille also boasts live entertainment every night of the week, ensuring a lively backdrop to your meal. Join us for bar promotions on weekdays and enjoy an incredible meal with a scenic ocean view.
Experience unparalleled hospitality and culinary delights at Anna’s Harborside Grille—an inviting escape along the waterfront.

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Lindavip

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Delicious food. Wonderful staff. Great atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Not Your Average Joe's Hyannis

4.3

4.3 (816)

$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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Billvip

Dined 6 days ago

We went for lunch and got what we frequently get. The pizza and wine special. The pizza was cooked just the way we asked for it and the wine is a good table wine for the price. I do want to comment on our server, Kelly. I was very impressed with her performance. She was the only waitress working this lunchtime and had the entire restaurant to serve. She was amazing. She never neglected anyone and her timing with taking orders, bringing the food and checking that everything was to our liking was on spot perfect. She definitely made our lunch very enjoyable.

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Popular dish

Waldorf

Knots Landing Bar & Grill

4.3

4.3 (36)

$31 to $50

Italian

Chatham

About the restaurant

Welcome to Knots Landing: the New Home of New England Pizza Chatham!

The Malitas family are pleased to announce they've opened a new restaurant. Brother and Sister Philip and Sophia Malitas had the desire to own a restaurant for over 30 years. They opened New England Pizza in 1987 and have been serving the town of Chatham ever since.

With a love for the community and when the opportunity arose they purchased as well as totally renovated what is now known as Knots Landing Bar & Grill located at 1077 Main Street in Chatham. The dream of owning an upscale restaurant that is casual and family friendly has come true!

Please stop by Knots Landing lunch or dinner to try our amazing cuisine and don't forget to bring the family.

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Benjamin

Dined on Sep 14, 2024

Always the best... never a disappointment at anytime.

Misogi Noodle Bar

4.3

4.3 (24)

$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.

Top review

GaryBG

Dined 6 days ago

Another excellent dinner at Misogi Noodle Bar. Great menu. Lots of interesting choices. Food was delicious. Drink options were plentiful. Enjoyable experience.

908 Bistro

4.2

4.2 (295)

$30 and under

American

Yarmouth

About the restaurant

Welcome to the 908 Bistro, a chef-owned restaurant in Yarmouth, MA, dedicated to creating unforgettable dining experiences that blend fine dining sophistication with the comfort of a neighborhood eatery. Operated by the wife and husband team, Versel and Lindsay Johnson, also residents of Yarmouth, MA, they have spent their entire working lives in the restaurant industry. In 2022, they finally got the chance to open their own restaurant in Yarmouth. Thanks to all their experience, the restaurant quickly became a hit, winning the Best New Restaurant on Cape Cod award from the Cape Cod Choice Awards in 2023. It was also featured in the Cape Cod Edible magazine and won OpenTable's Diners' Choice Award as a crowd favorite. Come give us a try!

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Kevin

Dined 5 days ago

Great menu options, very friendly staff, food was delicious, and they helped us celebrate a birthday which made it all the more special! We’ll definitely be back to try something new next time!

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Popular dish

Seared Scallops

Square Rigger

4.0

4 (30)

$50 and over

Fusion / Eclectic

Edgartown

About the restaurant

Nestled in the charming town of Edgartown on the scenic Martha's Vineyard, indulge in a dining experience like no other at the Square Rigger. Renowned for serving the freshest seafood and highest quality meats available, this restaurant is a true gem in the heart of the island.

At the Square Rigger, we believe in providing our guests with more than just a meal; we strive to create an unforgettable culinary adventure. From the moment you step through our doors, you will be greeted with warm hospitality and impeccable service.

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Nick

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Excellent food, accommodated our requests. Def a place to check out.

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