Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Cape Cod and the Islands

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

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

LUNE

5.0

5 (190)

$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*

Top review

Henry

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Lune is exceptional dining. Mick Formichella is a gifted creative chef and his tasting menus with Charlotte's wine pairings are Michelin Star worthy. I have been fortunate to enjoy fine dining around the world and Lune is a very special restaurant.

Bluefins - Falmouth

4.9

4.9 (90)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Falmouth

About the restaurant

Bluefins Falmouth, has a focus on fresh, locally sourced seafood, coupled with inspiration from local Cape Cod farm ingredients. We aim to craft sushi and tempura dishes that both celebrate and showcase seafood in classically inspired Japanese methods and at the same time honoring traditional New England seafood cuisine.

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Stephanie

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

We had an excellent meal last night at Bluefins. The chef special sashimi appetizer was absolutely delicious and all the sushi rolls we had were fresh, tasty, and beautifully presented. We also enjoyed a bottle of sake. It was pretty full on a Friday night and very lively and fun, but not too loud. My only criticism is that they asked if this was a special occasion, and I noted that it was a birthday, but they didn't acknowledge this in any way. We still had a lovely time, but don't ask if you're not going to do anything special or even wish the diner a happy birthday.

Leonessa

4.9

4.9 (1092)

$31 to $50

Italian

Yarmouth

About the restaurant

We warmly welcome you to Leonessa- an Italian-Inspired Kitchen & Bar on beautiful Route 6A in Yarmouth Port. Husband & Wife team, Chef Owner Diego Mota and Owner & General Manager Taylor Amara bring exceptional scratch made regional Italian cuisine and impeccable service to this iconic neighborhood. Combining the best of food and beverage of Italy along with the influences of its bordering neighbors coalesces into a dynamic, modern and elevated culinary experience. Chef Diego and Taylor's dream to pour their true love and passion for food, beverages, and hospitality is realized with every service. Reservations are for tables in each our four unique dining rooms while the Bar welcomes guests on a first come first serve basis. Please note that we do our level best to accommodate seating/area requests but they are not guaranteed. We also kindly ask that parties arrive together so that everyone can enjoy their time with us. Thank You.

Top review

Jana

Dined 3 days ago

Mike was an amazing server! We will always request him at our future visits. So personable, funny, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The limoncello crème brûlée was out of this world!! The steak an poivre is still our top steak dish on Cape. Espresso martinis were an excellent way to end the meal. Another fantastic dinner at Leonessa!! You can count on us being back!

Brazilian Grill - Hyannis

4.8

4.8 (2239)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Hyannis

About the restaurant

The Brazilian Grill - Hyannis offers an authentic Brazilian dining experience as we serve you Churrasco a Rodizio. Rodizio is Brazilian style Barbeque, offering a wide variety of different cuts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken that are slowly cooked over natural wood to preserve all their natural juices and flavors. We also offer a full buffet of soups, fresh salads, cheeses, hot entrees and side dishes. In addition, we have a special selection of desserts all made in our kitchen from homemade recipes. We also have a full service bar with a variety of wines, beers and Brazilian drinks such as the famous Caipirinha. The Brazilian Grill Churrascaria is proud to share the traditions, culture and food of Southern Brazil. Come hungry and enjoy your dining experience here with us!

Top review

Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. As always!

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 Oct 12, 2024

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

Governor Bradford Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (40)

$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

GabrielleVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Another fantastic meal at the Governor Bradford.

53 Chophouse

4.8

4.8 (278)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Mashpee

About the restaurant

53 Chophouse is Cape Cod's newest premier steakhouse. Our carefully crafted menu features the finest cuts, flawless classics, and an extensive wine list. Polished, curated, elevated - it's truly a cut above the rest.

Top review

SantaVIP

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

Always a fabulous meal and great service. Boston quality steaks.

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The Nautilus - Nantucket

4.8

4.8 (97)

$50 and over

Pan-Asian

Nantucket

About the restaurant

Leading Nantucket’s thriving restaurant scene, The Nautilus (est. 2014) is an island staple built on the idea of a shared social experience. Founders Liam Mackey (food), Clinton Terry (drink) & Stephen Bowler’s (wine & business) island-mentality of being “serious about what we do, but not taking ourselves too seriously” perfectly sums up The Nautilus experience. The highly regarded culinary program is a sort of ‘New England coastal cuisine meets Asian & global haute street food’ vibe featuring small plates served tapas style, combined w/ larger group feasts (think Peking inspired duck). The culinary inspired cocktails draw on both seasonal & regional inspirations while the wine & sake list is recognized as a “Best Of” by Wine Spectator. Fueled by curated, energetic music, the stimulating yet neighborly atmosphere makes the new & unfamiliar feel comfortable & intimate, a philosophy that seamlessly ties the food, cocktails, wine & ambiance together to cr

Top review

AnnVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Very lively , fun place. Excellent service. Excellent food

Terrace Rooftop Dining

4.4

4.4 (115)

$30 and under

Seafood

Plymouth

About the restaurant

Welcome to Terrace, a rooftop dining experience on the Plymouth waterfront.

Top review

Sandra

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

The service was great, Caleb was friendly and attentive . The food was delicious! Great atmosphere. Will be back!

Misogi Noodle Bar

4.4

4.4 (35)

$30 and under

Japanese

Nantucket

About the restaurant

Welcome to Misogi Noodle Bar, where Chef Felino Samson, former chef-owner of The Beet, invites you to enjoy his new concept surrounding the Southeast Asian cuisines of Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan.

Our newly renovated dining room brings Japan to Nantucket, with an Asian themed lounge, reminiscent of an Izakaya, offering a polished yet casual atmosphere. Check out our new 7-seat bar, where we craft both new and classic cocktails, including the Misogi Tiki Tiki and the Spicy Margarita. Explore our sommelier curated wine list, a variety of sakes, and our variety of mocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.

While Misogi is a noodle bar, our menu is anything but limited. The lunch menu brings back Beet classics including the Chicken Burger, Hulk, Miso Happy Salad, and more. For dinner, indulge in a culinary journey inspired by Chef Felino's childhood memories in the Philippines and his cultural travels throughout the world.

Top review

Carlos

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

Great all around! Our server was on point and made great recommendations! Great food, cocktails, and ambiance

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