Falmouth

Hearth n Kettle
Rte. 28, Colonial Shopping Center, Falmouth. Original recipes. Fresh ingredients. Real food, made from scratch. That’s our Cape Cod Fresh promise! The emphasis is on the blending of traditional recipes with fresh produce, tender chicken, select meats, and Cape Cod fresh seafood. We’re a family favorite with something for everyone on the menu. 508-548-6111. www.hearthnkettle.com 

Molly’s Tea Room
227 Main St., Falmouth. Get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy over 25 favors of tea including traditional black and green teas, flavored and herbal teas, and herbal tisanes (caffeine free). Delight in a thoughtful selection of light sandwiches, and mini desserts. For those who prefer beer and wine these are also available. Share some quality time with friends over a cup of tea at Molly’s Tea Room. Private party functions are a specialty! Open every day in-season 9 am-5 pm. 508-457-1666

Mashpee

Roche Bros.
South Cape Plaza, off Rte. 28, Mashpee. Dine wherever your heart desires with prepared meals made throughout the day at Roche Bros. Prepared foods using the freshest ingredients and placed in easy travel take-out containers allow you to choose where you’d like to dine whether it is the beach, a park or in the comfort of your summer cottage. The Hot Bar choices include chicken wings, barbeque ribs, whole roasted chickens, side dishes and more. You may also choose from a nice selection of gourmet meals to take and heat up at home. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all available! Open Mon-Sat 7 am-10 pm, Sunday 7 am-9 pm.

Sandwich

Dan’l Webster Inn
149 Main St., Sandwich. Nestled in the picturesque seacoast village of Sandwich, the historic Dan’l Webster Inn offers traditional favorites and contemporary cuisine. The Inn is the essence of colonial charm and elegance. Have lunch in the sunlit conservatory overlooking the spectacular gardens; linger in our elegant dining room or dine in our friendly, casual tavern. Combining outstanding service with innovative cuisine brings you a positively exceptional dining experience. 8:00 am-9:00 pm. daily, in season. 508-888-3623 www.danlwebsterinn.com

Cotuit

Regatta of Cotuit
4631 Falmouth Rd (Rte. 28), Cotuit. Personal attention and caring service defines this restaurant. Delicious, award-winning New American cuisine served in elegance. This is the night to dress in your finest. The setting, a 216-year-old mansion, offers the diner an intimate setting characterized by candle lit dining rooms and friendly, attentive service. The a la carte dinner menu features native lobster, Cotuit oysters, and other seafood and meat dishes. Desserts are a specialty. For lighter fare and cocktail specialties visit the Tap Room. Open 6 nights a week May - Oct; 5 nights in the off-season. Reservations recommended. 508-428-5715

Hyannis

Brazilian Grille
680 Main Street, Hyannis. A unique dining experience that won’t leave you hungry! Servers circulate throughout the dining room offering grilled meats which diners can opt for to their hearts content. Combine your grilled treats with the extensive buffet of salads, soups, and side dishes and you will not leave hungry. Vegetarian dishes are also available. Open year round Mon-Sat 11:30 am-10 pm, Sun noon-10 pm. 508-771-0109

Grand Cru Wine Bar
Rte. 132 & Bearses Way at the Cape Codder Resort and Spa. A Tuscan-style bar with a casual yet elegant atmosphere featuring an impressive selection of wines by the bottle and by the glass as well as cocktail beverages. A light menu includes an extensive list of tapas, salads, local fish and shellfish, and desserts made in-house by our acclaimed Chef. 508-771-3000  

Hearth n Kettle
Rte. 132 & Bearses Way at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Hyannis. Original recipes. Fresh ingredients. Real food, made from scratch. That’s our Cape Cod Fresh promise! The emphasis is on the blending of traditional recipes with fresh produce, tender chicken, select meats, and Cape Cod fresh seafood. A family favorite with something for everyone on the menu. 508-771-3000 www.hearthnkettle.com

Yarmouth

Captain Parker’s Restaurant
668 Rte. 28, West Yarmouth. Winner of Cape Cod Chowder Festival, Captain Parker’s offers family-friendly dinning for both lunch and dinner. Choose from the varied menu including lobster, steak, chicken, fish and chips and, of course, a cup of Captain Parker’s internationally acclaimed chowder. Open every day year round. 508-771-4266. www.captainparkers.com

Hearth n Kettle
Rte 28, South Yarmouth. Original recipes. Fresh ingredients. Real food, made from scratch. That’s our Cape Cod Fresh promise! The emphasis is on the blending of traditional recipes with fresh produce, tender chicken, select meats, and Cape Cod fresh seafood. A family favorite with something for everyone on the menu. 508-394-2252.www.hearthnkettle.com

Optimist Café
134 Rte. 6A, Yarmouth Port. Housed in one of the finest examples of gothic Revival architecture in Yarmouth, this restaurant is a uniquely happy place with bright yellow walls with optimistic words and local artists’ works on display. You will enjoy recipes of fulfillment from breakfast to dessert. Pop in to try many of our original teas served with distinction. Serving breakfast daily 6 am; lunch from11 am-5 pm and afternoon High Tea from 2-4:30 pm. Everyone leaves with an optimistic thought for the day! 508-362-1024 www.optimistcafe.com

Dennis

Center Stage Café
Located on the grounds of the Cape Playhouse at 36 Hope Lane in Dennis. Sit back, relax, and experience fine dining with a casual flare. The extensive menu offers everything from elaborate entrees to luxurious light fare. Contemporary cuisine with Caribbean and Asian influences. Be sure to visit the Backstage Pub with magical martinis and whimsical wines. Reservations recommended. 508-385-7737 www.centerstagedennis.com 

Ebbtide
94 Chase Ave., Dennisport. Entering its 49th year, this family-owned restaurant is known for its exceptional New England cuisine. The restaurant is situated across from the oceanfront and consists of six intimate colonial dining rooms. The extensive menu features fresh caught fish from local waters as well as prime rib, NY sirloin, and chicken. Be sure to try their specialties and savor their homemade breads and desserts. Full menu served from 4:30 pm. 508-398-8733 www.ebbtiderestaurant.com 

Kream & Kone
Corner of Rte. 28 & Rte 134, West Dennis. Celebrating 55 years of tradition. Serving delicious fried and broiled seafood, hamburgers, and hotdogs. Voted Best Fried Clams and recommended by the Phantom Gourmet. Newly renovated with beautiful views of the Swan River. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great family dining! 24 Flavors of soft serve ice cream. Open at 11 am. 508-394-0808 www.kreamnkone.com

Red Cottage Restaurant
36 Old Bass River Rd., Dennis. A Cape Cod classic for 27 years. A contemporary menu in a classic “old corner diner.” The offerings are sure to please any breakfast connoisseur from its own specialty bacon and ham to its selection of sweet and egg crepes. This traditional Mom and Pop operation is one of the few left on the Cape and a “must” restaurant for all Cape Cod visitors. Open year round serving breakfast and lunch. 508-394-2923

Harwich

Alecsie’s House of Pizza, 181 Rte. 137, Harwich. 30 years of pizza making experience guarantees a great pizza for all pizza lovers! Owner Alex Kantzelis prides himself on creating dishes that originate from old family recipes that have stood the test of time. Don’t want to venture out? Alecsie’s House of Pizza delivers after 4 pm! Open 7 days a week. 508-432-4550

Brax Landing
Route 28, Harwich Port. Enjoy waterfront dining on Saquatucket Harbor. Breathtaking views and mouthwatering meals featuring fresh local seafood favorites. Enjoy an appetizer and cocktail on the deck or brunch on Sunday. Don’t forget to bring the kids! Open everyday for lunch and dinner. 508-432-5515

Bank St. Grille
600 Rte. 28, Harwich Port. Traditional food and simple preparations characterize the Bank St. Grill menu. An innovative concept, it encourages interactive design by offering a selection of classic sauces and a variety of side dishes to customize the a la carte casual gastronomic experience. The dining room, bar, and patio (seasonal), are all equally inviting. Great family dining with a full children’s menu too! Open April-January. 508-430-7888

Brewster

Agro Dolce Bar & Ristorante
2671 Main St., Brewster. Mangia! Everyone’s family at Agro Dolce Bar & Ristorante. Whet your appetite with an assortment of antipasto while the chefs prepare homemade pasta and classic dishes. Agro Dolce specializes in serving authentic regional Italian food featuring fresh ingredients and innovative presentation. The vibrant, casual yet upscale atmosphere make it perfect for dining with family, friends or perhaps a bit more romantic…The bar at Agro Dolce boasts an impressive Italian wine list, gorgeous mural-adorned walls and is the perfect venue for a martini before dinner or a night cap after with live entertainment. Gift certificates. Reservations recommended. Open seven nights in-season. Off season, Tues.–Sat., 4 pm-closing. 508-896-8600

Brewster Fish House
2208 Main St., Brewster. There are those who sear this intimate eatery on Route 6A is the Cape’s best restaurant. The seafood is nothing if not inspired! From appetizer to dessert you will be delighted! Besides seafood, there are always beef dishes, as well as vegetarian dishes on the menu and the wine list is just as spectacular. Call for current hours. 508-896-7867

Orleans

Hearth n Kettle
West Rd., Orleans. Original recipes. Fresh ingredients. Real food, made from scratch. That’s our Cape Cod Fresh promise! The emphasis is on the blending of traditional recipes with fresh produce, tender chicken, select meats, and Cape Cod fresh seafood. A family favorite with something for everyone on the menu. 508-240-0111 www.hearthnkettle.com

Nauset Beach Club
222 Main St., East Orleans. Blink and you might just miss this quaint, yet elegant getaway situated in historic East Orleans. Neither ‘beachy’ nor ‘clubby’, brace yourself for what just maybe “the most sophisticated Italian restaurant on the Cape,” as noted in Zagat Survey, Cape and Island 2006. The alta cucina, or high cuisine of Northern Italy, is complimented by an award-winning wine cellar. Entrees: $18-$34. Open year round. Reservations suggested. 508-255-8547.

Old Jailhouse Tavern
28 West Rd., Orleans. At the historic Old Jailhouse Tavern in Orleans, once used as the town lockup, we offer creative menu selections for lunch, dinner, late night fare, and Sunday Brunch—all in a casual, comfortable atmosphere, beautifully landscaped, and designed by an award-winning architect. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 508-255-5245, www.oldjailhousetavern.com

Yardarm
Rte. 28, Orleans. An eating and drinking pub that has been open year-round for over 30 years. A favorite with locals and visitors, the Yardarm is famous for its seafood chowder, fish & chips and fun pub atmosphere. All fish is fresh and caught locally. Dinners feature creative “whiteboard” specials. Kids menus available. Lunch begins at 11:30 am; dinner at 5:30 pm. 508-255-4840

Truro

Montano’s Restaurant
481 Rte. 6, North Truro Established in 1988 by chef/owner Bob Montano, Montano's offers a warm and traditional Cape Cod atmosphere while capturing the essence of New England seafood and Italian cuisine. We offer an extensive and diverse menu with over 50 entrees. Traditional Italian favorites include Linguine with Clam Sauce, Veal Saltimbocca, and Steak Pizzaiola, and signature entrees include Steak Montano, Salmon Grignano, and Shrimp Diane; all created with the chef's innovative flair. We are open nightly at 4:30 pm year-round. 508-487-2026, www.montanos.com

Wellfleet

Finely JP’s
Rte. 6, Wellfleet. Newly renovated restaurant-same great food and service! Chef/Owner John (JP) Pontius continues to bring his creative American cuisine. Using only the freshest ingredients John crates original and delicious appetizers, entrees, and desserts that have earned the restaurant a devoted following by visitors and locals alike. A complementing wine menu, full service bar and espresso and cappuccino are all available. Open year round from 5 pm; daily in season. 508-349-7500

Wicked Oyster
50 Main St., Wellfleet. This local favorite offers the diner a cool and casual atmosphere complete with old foot-wide floorboards, an enclosed front porch, dining room and large bar. The menu features a nice selection of local seafood, classic burgers, and additional contemporary items. Breakfast is a favorite at this establishment. All will feel comfortable in this amicable eatery. Open year round serving breakfast and dinner July and August; breakfast, lunch, and dinner the remainder of the year. Reservations are recommended. 508-349-3455

Winslow’s Tavern
316 Main St., next to Town Hall, Wellfleet. Casually elegant fare featuring Cape Cod classics, fresh, local seafood, and imaginative specials in the warmth of an old New England setting. Dine under the trees on a lovely terrace overlooking Main Street, enjoy cocktails and a fantastic selection of wine in our cozy, welcoming bar. Live entertainment. Open May-October. Lunch Noon-3 pm. Serving dinner from 5:30 pm. 508-349-6450. www.winslowstavern.com

Provincetown

Ross’ Grill
Located on the second floor of Whaler’s Wharf, Commercial St., Provincetown. Experience breathtaking views of Provincetown’s shoreline and harbor in this intimate setting. An American grill featuring the best seafood from our local waters and an extensive beer and wine list with over 75 wines by the glass. Lunch from 11:30 am-4 pm Sunday at noon, dinner starts 5:30 pm. Closed Tues. and Wed. in the off season. 508-487-8878.