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Cape Cod Guide for Foodies

Learn the inside scoop of local favorites, latest restaurants, and hidden gems

  • Save yourself the trouble of cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year and enjoy it at one of these local restaurants!

    By Jennie Sparrow | 10/25/2019 (updated 11/15/2022)

    Thanksgiving Dinner on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket

    Will you be on the Cape & Islands celebrating Thanksgiving this year? Save yourself the trouble of cooking, here are a list of local restaurants serving a bountiful spread!

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  • There's nothing quite like sitting by the beach with an array of ice cold Wellfleet oysters in front of you. Whether you're enjoying the shellfish raw with cocktail sauce and lemon or roasted over the fire dipped in butter, their superior taste is unmistakeable!

    By Josie Cataldo | 9/22/2022

    All About the Wellfleet Oyster

    The Wellfleet oyster offers a taste of the sea like no other. Grown and harvested in a small coastal town, these New England delicacies have earned high praise from restaurants all over the country.

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  • Summer 2022 has arrived on the Cape and Islands! Here's to bonfires beneath the stars, drive-in movies, and watching the sunset with your toes in the sand head in the clouds.

    By Josie Cataldo | 6/10/2022

    Your Cape Cod Guide to Summer 2022

    There's nothing quite like summer on the Cape and Islands, and the 2022 season will be no exception (especially if you choose to spend it with WeNeedaVacation)!

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  • Find fantastic local goods at Cape & Islands farmers markets! From fresh produce to homemade soaps and cheeses, there's nothing better than shopping the farmers market!

    By Jennie Sparrow | 8/14/2018 (updated 5/6/2022)

    Summer Farmers Markets

    There's nothing better than fresh produce, local meats and cheeses and homemade goods. The Cape Islands local farmers markets offer all of these and more!

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  • Sit back, relax, and enjoy a glass wine crafted locally, right here on Cape Cod.

    By Kennedy Ryan | 1/20/2021 (updated 11/5/2021)

    Cape Cod Wineries

    Sit back, relax, and enjoy a glass wine crafted locally, right here on Cape Cod.

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  • Looking for vegan options on the Cape? Check out these plant based places!

    By Kennedy Ryan | 4/16/2021

    Vegan Restaurants on Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard

    Looking for vegan options on the Cape? Check out these plant based places!

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  • Looking to visit Provincetown? Be sure to visit these 10 restaurants!

    By Kennedy Ryan | 4/15/2021

    10 Provincetown Restaurants To Visit this Summer

    Looking to visit Provincetown? Be sure to visit these 10 restaurants!

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  • Looking for coffee and pastries on the Island? We've got you covered.

    By Kennedy Ryan | 1/6/2021

    Martha's Vineyard Coffee Shops

    Looking for coffee and pastries on the Island? We've got you covered.

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  • Cape Cod is known for many sweet confections! What's your favorite?

    By Kennedy Ryan | 10/29/2020

    Candy Across Cape Cod

    Cape Cod offers many options when it comes to delicious sweets and candies!

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  • From flowers to furry friends, the farms of the Cape and Islands have it all!

    By Jennie Sparrow | 11/14/2019 (updated 1/24/2020)

    Farms of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

    From flowers to furry friends, the farms of the Cape and Islands have it all!

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  • During a recent visit to A.R.C., we observed the many steps involved in shellfishing—spawning, growing, nurturing, and then distributing millions of oysters and clams each year.

    By Becky Fischer | 11/8/2019 (updated 1/24/2020)

    A.R.C. Hatchery in Dennis

    During a recent visit to A.R.C., we observed the many steps involved in spawning, growing, nurturing, and then distributing millions of oysters and clams each year.

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  • Sunbird restaurant—a favorite spot in Orleans for yummy, local food in a cool atmosphere!

    By Jennie Sparrow | 4/23/2019 (updated 1/24/2020)

    Sunbird in Orleans

    Looking for some delicious food in a cozy atmosphere? Visit Sunbird in Orleans!

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  • Cape Cod does not close down after Labor Day, in fact there are many sights to see, things to do and tons to eat!

    By Jennie Sparrow | 11/3/2017 (updated 9/6/2019)

    Fall Hidden Gems

    These fall hidden gems shouldn't be missed!

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  • Here's a list of restaurants on the Cape, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket and their 2019 season open dates! Where is your favorite place for a fried clam platter, lobster roll, ice-cream cone, or cup of chowder?

    By Becky Fischer | 3/31/2017 (updated 4/27/2019)

    Cape Restaurants Reopen

    One of the most exciting things about spring on the Cape is experiencing the delicious bliss as many seasonal restaurants reopen!

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  • Clam chowder, a Cape Cod staple and favorite of many. Here’s mom’s recipe!

    By Jennie Sparrow | 3/1/2018 (updated 4/23/2019)

    New England Clam Chowder

    What’s the yummiest chowder of all? Mom’s homemade clam chowder, of course!

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  • When you’re tired of the beach, tour and taste what the Cape has to offer!

    By Jennie Sparrow | 8/20/2018 (updated 4/10/2019)

    Food & Drink Tours of Cape Cod

    Check out the yumminess the Cape has to offer! Tour these local facilities then taste what they produce . . .

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  • Hot or cold, we think lobster rolls are a special part of a Cape or Islands summer. Here are a few recommendations for a tasty local treat.

    By Becky Fischer | 3/26/2019

    Lobster rolls

    A delicious part of every season on the Cape and Islands is enjoying a big meaty lobster roll. Here are a few suggestions.

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  • Here are a few recommendations for our favorite restaurants in Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown. The choices are endless and delicious!

    By Becky Fischer | 3/2/2019

    Cape Cod Food

    There are incredibly delicious restaurants on the Outer Cape. Here are a few of our favorites.

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  • It's fall! The crowds are gone, and so are the lines at your favorite restaurants!

    By Jennie Sparrow | 10/4/2018

    Restaurants Still Open in Fall

    The long lines you see at restaurants are no more, in the fall! It's the perfect time to come dine at your favorite Cape & Islands eatery!

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  • Have you enjoyed the pleasure of venturing out to catch a seafood dinner? Here on the Cape, it's pretty easy.

    By Becky Fischer | 8/14/2018

    Shellfishing Cape Cod

    I've been oystering and clamming on the Cape, and both activities are full of wonder, beauty and deliciousness.

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  • Find out what's fresh and delicious on the Cape & Islands!

    By Jennie Sparrow | 8/10/2018

    EsCape TV Episode 12

    Food, food and more food! This episode is all about tasty treats on the Cape & Island!

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  • It can get hot on the Cape & Islands in the summer, but we have a couple ideas that will cool you off while keeping it fun!

    By Jennie Sparrow | 7/20/2018

    Keeping Cool on the Cape

    When hot summer days hit, keep cool with these suggestions!

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  • Join us as we share insights into the hidden gems on the Cape and Islands. Special places that maybe you're not aware of.

    By Becky Fischer | 1/23/2018 (updated 6/19/2018)

    EsCape TV Episode 3

    Where are some of those less well-known spots on the Cape and Islands? Hear locals and homeowners share some favorite hidden gems.

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  • Where can you go for a yummy lunch in the off-season on the Cape?

    By Jennie Sparrow | 2/5/2018

    Winter Eats on the Cape

    Lots of restaurants close for the winter on the Cape. Tyler ventures out to in search of a tasty lunch—what did he find?

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  • Celebrating a milestone with a Cape Cod clambake full of food, friends and family

    By Jennie Sparrow | 11/11/2017

    Cape Cod Clambakes

    Lobster, steamers, corn and potatoes - it's a Cape Cod clambake!

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