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Pate's Restaurant, Chatham, MA

Pate's Restaurant

4.6 (2207)
$31 to $50
Steak
1260 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
From July 1st, 1957, there had been two owners of Pates, Cloyde Pate followed by the Gardner family of Chatham. Mr. Pate opened the doors to what would soon become one of Cape Cod’s most beloved restaurants. Once a cozy hamburger and ice cream stand, Pates grew to be a place of celebration, camaraderie, and community. From the bonds staff made during countless summer seasons, to the engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, and family gatherings, Pates has been a backdrop for exceptional moments and people.

We are honored to steward the next chapter of the Pates journey. A renovated space to create new memories and friends, Pates is still that very special place. With careful consideration, we have redefined this Chatham classic and are serving up an experience rooted in the best things in life: great food, good people, and lifelong memories.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 16:00–20:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Silvestri
  • Delivery & takeout

What 2,207 people are saying

Pate's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cape Cod and the Islands

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pate's Restaurant is a top dining choice on Cape Cod, praised for its "outstanding food and service." Diners love the "cozy atmosphere" and "attentive staff," with highlights like the shrimp scampi and unique small plates. The varied menu and "fantastic cocktails" make it a favorite for both locals and visitors.
2,207 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great wait staff. We loved our meal and our special dinner at Pate’s.

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  2. Elliott VIP

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant for special occasions. Great food. Great service. A bit noisy.

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  3. Jim VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Generally love Pate’s but this was an off-night. Very crowded, and although we asked for the main dining room, we had a table over in a corner by the aisle to the restrooms. Ambiance there was not very nice. Our waitress was lovely, but probably had too many tables as service was pretty slow and she was just inattentive - saw a couple of tables that came in way after us get their entrees before us. When she did come, it was abrupt. Drinks were slow, apps., and entrees all took too long. Food was good; short rib, caesar salad with salmon, cod (fish & chips), and lobster puffs - all great. Will certainly go back since it’s a go-to place for us, but last night was below average.

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  4. Jim

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We appreciated being g seated in a quiet location and it was especially nice to be next to the fireplace on a chilly evening. Our Kendra our server was outstanding. She made helpful meal suggestions and was attentive but not over bearing. The atmosphere was really nice and enjoyable. We didn’t have to yell at each other to be heard. We never felt rushed.

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  5. Chris VIP

    Greater Boston126 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dinner. Food was excellent. Service was attentive, but not obtrusive. Clearly, one the best restaurants on the Cape.

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  6. Ken

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences we had, food , service outstanding!
    Pate's RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks so much for your review!

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  7. Catherine VIP

    Greater Boston65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was terrific, as always. My only complaint was being seated in a smaller, quieter room, only to have a very energetic group of 13 seated shortly thereafter in the same room. Oh well - at least they were a happy group!
    Pate's RestaurantResponded on 9 June 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed everything! We appreciate your understanding about the seating situation and totally hear you on that. We’ll keep this in mind for future visits and do our best to maintain the ambiance you’re looking for. Hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Robert

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy Pates and will continue to support the restaurant,
    Pate's RestaurantResponded on 9 June 2025
    Thank you so much for your continued support, it truly means the world to us!

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  9. Nancy

    Denver / Colorado22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The bar staff was very good and helpful. Our server at the table spoke very fast and told him to repeat several times. It is stressful when a server speaks very fast that you can’t understand him throughout the meal. Otherwise his service was good. Food was good and we all had something different…. Pork chop, Cod and Cornish Hen. We enjoyed the preparation. Fries was substituted by a vegetable and the diner enjoyed that much more.
    Pate's RestaurantResponded on 9 June 2025
    Thank you so much for joining us and for your thoughtful feedback! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with our bar staff. We appreciate you pointing out the issue with communication at the table. We’ll be sure to share that with our team as we’re always looking to improve. We’re glad the rest of the service and substitutions worked out well, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  10. Thomas VIP

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great meal in the bar area with fantastic service by Sam the bartender (seriously). Ceviche and lime shrimp apps were delicious along with the Cornish Hen, highly recommended!
    Pate's RestaurantResponded on 8 June 2025
    Don't let the hair fool you he's a classy individual!!!! Thank you so much for the kind words we'll be sure to thank Sam!

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FAQs

Pate's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 945-9777.

Pate's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2207 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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1260 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633

Additional information

  • Area
    Chatham
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 16:00–20:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Anthony Silvestri
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
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