Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Cape Cod and the Islands

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants 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!

The Ocean House Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (6249)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Dennis

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Ocean House, named one of the Top 100 Restaurants in America by OpenTable. Located on a pristine sand dune, our establishment offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, setting an unforgettable backdrop.
Our culinary philosophy blends the freshest New England seafood with Asian fusion inspiration, creating dishes that delight and inspire.
Please note, due to dining room design and fairness, we cannot honor requests for window tables but are committed to providing an exceptional experience at every seat.

We look forward to making your visit extraordinary, whether for a special occasion or a night of unparalleled dining.

Thank you for being our guest!

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Pina

Dined 6 days ago

The ocean house best restaurant in the Cape We went there twice in a week,Mario was great he made our dinner very enjoyable, great personality, and great service

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Popular dish

Gluten Free Brownie Sundae

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Point Judith Calamari

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Day Boat Halibut

Bluefins Chatham Sushi And Sake Bar

4.9

4.9 (994)

$30 and under

Sushi

Chatham

About the restaurant

Bluefins Sushi & Saki Bar, has a focus on fresh, locally-sourced seafood, coupled with inspiration from local Cape Cod farm ingredients. We aim to craft sushi and fine kitchen cuisine that both celebrate and showcase seafood in classically inspired Japanese methods combined with modern asian style and at the same time honoring New England seafood cuisine.

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Barbara

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food with great atmosphere!!! We will be back!

Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse

4.9

4.9 (716)

$31 to $50

Italian

Harwich Port

About the restaurant

Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse would like to transport you to a favorite trattoria - a little hole in the wall in Tuscany. So, join us, relax, have a glass of wine, a piece of cheese and let your journey begin!

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AlecVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious fresh food. The bolognese was incredible!

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4.9

4.9 (262)

$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 (Friday, Saturday) and a la carte wine bar (Sunday).
* We kindly ask that you are respectful of our limited onsite parking. We recommend parking at the free Town Municipal parking lot located behind Dickey Insurance Agency (610 Route 28 Dennis Port, MA 02639).
There is also extra parking at Barbo's. To respect our neighbor, we ask you to not park at the Oyster Company or The Pub Next Door!
* 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.
*Cancellations and modifications to the party size will accepted until 24 hours prior.
*NO SHOWS & LATE CANCELLATIONS WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THEIR RESERVATION*

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Barbara

Dined 6 days ago

Great food, pleasant atmosphere and awesome service!

Alberto's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (2964)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hyannis

About the restaurant

Alberto's Ristorante was established in 1984 at which time, Northern Italian cuisine and fresh homemade pasta were introduced to Cape Cod for the first time. Since then, we have continued this tradition of all fresh ingredients and in-house preparation of every course from the soups to the desserts.

Our reputation for casual elegance arises from our emphasis on decor, service, the pride we take in food preparation, and our affordability. Over the years, we have received rave reviews from food critics from the Cape Cod Times, The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, Cape Cod Life Magazine, Fodor's, AAA, and New York Times critic James Beard for "...exquisite Northern Italian cuisine". Our lounge is the perfect setting for a before dinner cocktail, an after dinner espresso, or an even more casual meal. Call for lounge or bar seating (high tops only)

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Kate

Dined 6 days ago

Had another wonderful anniversary dinner. Everything was great. Just sent a friends family to you and they had a wonderful meal as well. Thank you for keeping everything the same quality and easy to book reservations.

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4.8

4.8 (264)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Marion

About the restaurant

Just steps from Sippican Harbor and Tabor Academy, The Atlantic Bistro in Marion Massachusetts creates delicious, thoughtful cuisine from scratch and served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our seafood arrives daily from the docks of New Bedford and our meats are selected from the finest purveyors in the area. In season, our produce comes from local farms such as, Steven’s Farm Stand in Rocester and Ward’s Farm in Sharon. All our offerings are made “in house” from these carefully selected ingredients and are served by a friendly and attentive staff. We look forward to seeing you!

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Greg

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

As always, great food and friendly wait staff. 10 out of 10 would reccomens

Bettini Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1043)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Edgartown

About the restaurant

Bettini is an upscale, fine-dining restaurant with a coastal chic vibe, refined contemporary American cuisine, and a fabulous selection of wine. Expansive windows reveal a magnificent coastal view that reinforces the kitchen’s relationship with the local landscape, creating a seamless island-to-table dining experience. The elegant bar draws a vibrant crowd of locals and island guests.

Our restaurant is intended to be intimate and personal. Many of our tables can accommodate up to 4 people. The dining room seating configuration may not allow certain combinations of tables and split parties will potentially not be seated adjacent to each other.

Bettini does not accept reservations for Breakfast. All guests are welcome to walk in on a first come first served basis.

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ZulemaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and ambience. We will be back. Thanks to Carmen for all her attention to detail.

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Experience

VIP Independence Day Experience

Stars at Chatham Bars Inn

4.6

4.6 (601)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Chatham

About the restaurant

At Stars, enjoy stunning panoramic views of Chatham Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Inspired by the stunning views, our natural surroundings, and the bounty of our farm, we blend regional heritage into modern coastally inspired cuisine. Steeped in history, with Norman Rockwell’s “Spirit of America” hanging above the fireplace, STARS is an experience that will excite all the senses.

By reimagining classic dishes, we honor the legacy of our setting with a menu that embraces the inn’s past and bridges the gap of time. With an award-winning wine list, genuine hospitality, and personalized service. We invite you to begin your mornings and end your evenings with Cape Cod’s premier dining experience. Breakfast is first-come, first serve. Dinner reservations are highly recommended.

Attire: Resort Evening Attire. For ladies, resort casual. Please no pool or beach attire. For gentlemen, long pants including jeans, collared shirt and proper footwear. Shorts are not

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Steve

Dined 3 days ago

We celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary and couldn’t have been happier with the service and hospitality shown. From the moment we arrived, we were cheerfully greeted and attended to. The food was amazing including some special treats sent out by the kitchen. We had an excellent experience. Michael, our waiter, was excellent and took great care of us.

Viera on Main

4.6

4.6 (706)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Chatham

About the restaurant

We offer an extensive menu featuring Cape Cod Coastal Cuisine that celebrates local seafood and creative dishes by our Chef Owner Ben Porter! Pair this with our beautiful wine list, creative cocktail menu, or local draft beers to enhance your dining experience. We are open in season 7 days a week and in the off-season Tuesday-Saturday for Dinner at 5pm. We'd love to have you! If reservations aren't available for your preferred date and time, please feel free to walk-in to our Patio or full-service Bar seats.

If you're looking for a great way to spend an afternoon, our Finest Hours are from 3pm to 5pm Thursday through Sunday during the summer, featuring Half Priced Raw Bar! We also offer salads and starters during this time. It's the perfect Après Beach or a great start for dinner!

Are you looking to host your private event with us? Please fill out the form on our website https://www.vieraonmain.com/events and we will reach out to you promptly! We look forward to hosting you!

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StephenVIP

Dined 6 days ago

As usual, we had a great dinner. From the appetizers to the entrées to the desserts everything was terrific. The scallop entrée over the risotto was especially not worthy, great atmosphere sitting outside as well.

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Popular dish

Grilled Swordfish

Mooncussers Tavern

4.5

4.5 (1748)

$31 to $50

American

Harwich Port

About the restaurant

A wine, martini, tapas bar, with full dinner menu and specials, in Harwich Port Cape Cod, MA. Old world style with a modern twist.

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