Van Rensselaer's RESTAURANT & RAW BAR

4.9

1383 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan, Shellfish
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(508) 349-2127
Website
http://www.vanrensselaers.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Derek Langlois

Location
1019 State Highway Route 6, South Wellfleet, MA 02663
Area
Wellfleet
Cross Street
At the Marconi Station Light
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Busses stop in front of Van Rensselaer's.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

What 1,383 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Greater Boston
Seafood
Cape Cod and the Islands
Best Overall
Cape Cod and the Islands
Best Food
Cape Cod and the Islands
Best Service
Cape Cod and the Islands
Best Value
Cape Cod and the Islands
Healthy
Cape Cod and the Islands
Neighbourhood gem
Cape Cod and the Islands
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Van Rensselaer's Restaurant & Raw Bar in South Wellfleet is a beloved Cape Cod destination offering "excellent food and service." Guests praise its "friendly atmosphere" and "outstanding seafood," with dishes like stuffed lobster and scallops being highlights. The restaurant's "warm, accommodating staff" and versatile menu create memorable dining experiences in a charming setting.

1,383 Reviews

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Sudy
VIP
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Van Rensselaers checks all the 5-Star boxes. Great food to please everyone’s tastes (pun intended!). Last night the place was hopping, the last Saturday before closing. And yet they still had their full menu offerings. Their seafood is exemplary. During the various seasons they have bluefish and striped bass. ALL prepared perfectly. Looking forward to their April reopening!
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Charlie
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Living in an area that restaurant's mostly focus on seafood it is refreshing that there are items on the menu that can appeal to a customer other than seafood. It is not often that you see roasted duck on the menu prepared crispy with a delicious dipping sauce. Nice change up.
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Francis
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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.
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VIP
Greater Boston
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friendly service, we had potato crusted salmon (outstanding) & mixed grill special also outstanding but overpriced. Didn't know until got the bill.
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Barbara
VIP
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, we have Never had a disappointing meal. owners very involved in customer experience. Good value
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Patty
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, terrific waitress seated us right on time couldn’t ask for more always a wonderful experience. We will miss this restaurant until it opens again in the spring.
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Katherine
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy the amazing food and service there.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice hostess and the grilled seafood platter was excellently prepared
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Elizabeth
VIP
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, people and food! Never disappoints .
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Joanne
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent. I try not to hog a table understanding that both the restaurant and the server wants to turn it at least a couple of times a night. We met friends who we have not seen for many years and spent much more time than we would under normal circumstances. Our server was extremely accommodating (we did leave a nice tip and she more than deserved it) and our food was excellent. We have lived on the Cape for years and find many of the restaurants significantly lacking in food quality. I highly recommend Van Rensselaer’s. They are open until Oct 27th this year and then close for the season…I am sorry it took us this long to find this great place. Great restaurant, great food, excellent service. We will be back!
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FAQs

Van Rensselaer's RESTAURANT & RAW BAR offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 349-2127.

Van Rensselaer's RESTAURANT & RAW BAR is rated 4.9 stars by 1383 OpenTable diners.

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

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This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

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Google Map for Van Rensselaer's RESTAURANT & RAW BAR

1019 State Highway Route 6, South Wellfleet, MA 02663

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
At the Marconi Station Light
Area
Wellfleet
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan, Shellfish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Busses stop in front of Van Rensselaer's.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Derek Langlois
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Website
http://www.vanrensselaers.com/
Phone number
(508) 349-2127

Van Rensselaer's RESTAURANT & RAW BAR

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