Guidebook for Dennis
Food Scene
Wee Packet
79 Depot StBest Breakfast
The Ocean House Restaurant
425 Old Wharf RdSpecial Occasion but you need a reservation
High end but no reservations so you can wait and have a cocktail
37 locals recommend
The Port Restaurant
541 MA-28High end but no reservations so you can wait and have a cocktail
Chatham Bars Inn
297 Shore RdDinner and drinks on the veranda overlooking ocean. Awesome!
Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
2173 MA-28Awesome for that specail occasion
Dog House
189 Lower County RdOutdoor fun for all and a lot more than hot dogs
Chapin's Fish & Chips and Beach Bar
228 Lower County Rdcan walk to and great for families
Eat outside and watch the sunset - arrive early evening or the line is big.
167 locals recommend
Sesuit Harbor Cafe
357 Sesuit Neck RdEat outside and watch the sunset - arrive early evening or the line is big.
The Marshside
28 Bridge StOur new mid price favorite but can mean a wait
Woolfies Old Fashion Baking
279 Lower County Rdgreat for all baked goods and just down the street
Sundae School Ice Cream
381 Lower County RdWhat can I say #5 ice cream parlor in USA
Swan River Seafood Restaurant
5 Lower County RdWalkable outdoor dining and cocktails
The Sailing Cow Cafe
170 Old Wharf RdWalkable low end - across the street from beach
Really nice downtown Dennis. We go here with friends.
12 locals recommend
Oyster Company Raw Bar & Grill
202 Depot StreetReally nice downtown Dennis. We go here with friends.
Brax Landing Restaurant
705 MA-28Outdoor dining overlooking marina
The Original Seafood Restaurant
527 Main StCape Cod take out Seafood staple.
Drinks & Nightlife
Outside drinking overlooking ocean. Can be busy and pricey but worth it.
33 locals recommend
Ocean House Beach Bar
425 Old Wharf RdOutside drinking overlooking ocean. Can be busy and pricey but worth it.
Wooden Shoe
419 Lower County RdNo frills drinks - low cost - awesome seafood
Sand Dollar Bar & Grill
50 East-West Dennis RoadWalkable. Quintessential Cape bar - no frills and relaxed
Downtown Hyannis for an evening has plenty of eating and cocktail options.
58 locals recommend
Hyannis
Downtown Hyannis for an evening has plenty of eating and cocktail options.
Parks & Nature
Best tour to take a trip out to see the whales. Much easier drive than Provincetown.
118 locals recommend
Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
269 MillwayBest tour to take a trip out to see the whales. Much easier drive than Provincetown.
Cape Cod National Seashore
40,000 acres of bliss
Cape Cod Rail Trail
3488 Main StreetAwesome cross cape bike and walk. Rent bikes on route 134.
Essentials
Super Stop and Shop, 500 Route 134, Dennis MA is just off the exit(9A) you will take arriving in Dennis.
265 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
474 Station Ave Super Stop and Shop, 500 Route 134, Dennis MA is just off the exit(9A) you will take arriving in Dennis.
Don's One Stop station
168 Lower County RdConvenience store within walking distance
Once at the house we prefer Star Market, 18 Sisson Road, Harwich Port MA. It is an easier and nicer drive. Equal distance from house as Stop and Shop.
10 locals recommend
Star Market, Harwich Port station
Once at the house we prefer Star Market, 18 Sisson Road, Harwich Port MA. It is an easier and nicer drive. Equal distance from house as Stop and Shop.
Sightseeing
Nantucket
Take a day trip to Nantucket from Harwich and avoid Hyannis ferrys.
Take lower county road to route 28 through Harwich and Chatham to Orleans, Truro, Wellfleet. Avoid the GPS forcing you to highway.
328 locals recommend
Provincetown
Take lower county road to route 28 through Harwich and Chatham to Orleans, Truro, Wellfleet. Avoid the GPS forcing you to highway.
Everything Else
Chatham
Drive to Chatham for an afternoon or evening - shop/dine/people watch
Entertainment & Activities
Great fun – bring the beach chairs and snacks. Arrive early for best parking spots.
143 locals recommend
Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre
51 US-6Great fun – bring the beach chairs and snacks. Arrive early for best parking spots.