Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Cape Cod and the Islands

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

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

Ross' Grill

4.9

4.9 (2440)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Provincetown

About the restaurant

Ross’ Grill is Provincetown’s most talked about dining experience. Located on the second floor of Whalers Wharf, just steps from Commercial Street, Ross’ Grill offers breathtaking harbor views with a European bistro atmosphere. Our guests enjoy an fun, inviting, and first-class dining experience. It’s no surprise that Ross’ Grill was rated “excellent” by Zagat’s Dining Guide. With over 65 different wines served by the glass, guests can enjoy a wine that suits their palate as well as compliments their menu selection. Ross’ Grill also has a full liquor license with a variety of signature cocktails. Elevator access to second floor. PLEASE NOTE, make sure to select the correct table category when booking.

Top review

SusanVIP

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Great food and ambience as usual and the cocktails are top notch.

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Popular dish

French Onion Gratinée

The Ocean House Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (6052)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Dennis

About the restaurant

The Ocean House is closed for the remainder of the 2024 Season and will reopen in April 2025.

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.

As a premium fine dining destination, our menu features a mix of classic favorites and bold new flavors, each prepared with meticulous attention. From succulent seafood to unique creations, every bite aims to impress.

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!

Top review

KathleenLVIP

Dined on 1 Nov 2024

Amazing as always! Always our first dinner out when we come to The Cape. Year after year the Ocean House never disappoints.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Gluten Free Brownie Sundae

Popular dish

Point Judith Calamari

Pisces Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (238)

$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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Pamela

Dined on 12 Oct 2024

Amazing food! Great staff! Wonderful, cozy ambience! I see why they have a very loyal local and seasonal following.

LUNE

4.9

4.9 (184)

$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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GregoryVIP

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Fantastic. Great food and service. These folks know their stuff and make a great evening!!

Van Rensselaer's RESTAURANT & RAW BAR

4.9

4.9 (1383)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Wellfleet

About the restaurant

If you are having difficulty reserving a table on this site please call us directly at 508.349.2127.
Peter and Diane Hall & Chef Derek of Van Rensselaer's proudly continue to serve the freshest locally caught seafood, superbly prepared meats wonderful poultry, and a wide variety of salads, in addition to great homemade sauces, and desserts
Desserts are homemade and Chef Derek was written up for being a top Hawaiian Baking Chef in Hawaii for his Bread Pudding.
We have two small patios, open air with heaters and umbrellas as needed, An eight table screened in awning covered porch as our outside areas.
Our inside tables are well spaced, with black linen table clothes. Staff is noted for its professionalism and friendliness. We welcome you to Van Rensselaer's.

We are proud to say we are Level 1 Green certified! Check out our newly renovated bar for dinner or just a drink.

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Francis

Dined on 24 Oct 2024

Had to go one more time before they close for the season. As usual the food and service was fantastic miss them already. See you in the spring.

Ships Inn

4.9

4.9 (481)

$31 to $50

American

Nantucket

About the restaurant

The Ships Inn Restaurant offers one of Nantucket's finest dining experiences. Located in an historic whaling captain\'s mansion built in 1831, the dining room and lounge are below street level and have an updated colonial atmosphere. Tall windows along two walls let in the summer breezes and let escape the sounds of happy conversation. This restaurant is a very good choice for an evening out with friends, and there are cozy, intimate alcoves for more romantic encounters. American/French cuisine is featured, with everything freshly prepared on the premises. Chef Mark Gottwald's food is bold and flavorful, and presented with understated elegance. Dinner menu selections include lobster, calamari, crab cakes, salmon, prawns, chicken, duck, beef, and lamb. Only the freshest ingredients are used. Members of our restaurant staff have been part of the Ships Inn family for an average of seven years or more. Friendliness, attentiveness, and food knowledge are the cornerstones of our operation.

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DeanaVIP

Dined on 5 Oct 2024

Awesome restaurant- everything was great from food to drinks to service.

Governor Bradford Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (37)

$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.

Top review

Pat

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

The new "new" Gov Bradford is fun and a great place to hang out with friends. Drag Queen Karaoke is a must!

Black Eyed Susans

4.9

4.9 (238)

$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

HeidiVIP

Dined on 5 Dec 2024

One of our favorite places in Nantucket! Great service and food-- never disappoints!

The Atlantic Bistro

4.8

4.8 (225)

$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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BruceVIP

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Excellent food and wine list. Brook was her ever diligent self as our server.

Buca's Tuscan Roadhouse

4.8

4.8 (598)

$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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DebbieVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful as usual in every way!! Happy Holidays!!!

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