Cape Cod RestaurantsThese Cape Cod Restaurants Have Something Special!Why have a great meal at a "normal" restaurant ... when you could have a great meal at a restaurant with a little something special? Breakfast tastes so much better out in the salt air. And where else but a restaurant on Cape Cod would you find dinner served on a Frisbee? We love our Cape Cod food with a little fun, too!
Favorite Breakfast Restaurants on Cape Cod
The Dockside
With its panoramic view out over Hyannis Harbor, the Dockside is one of our favorite Cape Cod restaurants for an inexpensive "breakfast with a show". What's Fun ... There's always something going on in Hyannis Harbor. And a table on the outdoor deck at the Dockside is the perfect place to take it all in.
 As you chow down on your eggs and toast, you'll see ferries on their way to the islands, fishing boats unloading their catch, and luxury yachts motoring past Lewis Bay Lighthouse. If you sit near the deck rail, you might also see the "Duckmobile" motor its way down Lewis Bay Road, turn onto the boat ramp, and splash into the Harbor. (Not to worry! It's an amphibious tour vehicle.)
 What's Yum ... Breakfasts like the Harbor Starter - eggs, pancakes, hashbrown potatoes, toast and bacon or sausage. Or Harbor French Toast - thick cut and topped with creamy whipped maple butter. And my personal favorite - Seafood Eggs Benedict. Poached eggs on top of yummy seafood cakes, and topped with hollandaise. M-mmmmm! What Else ... The Dockside is just steps away from the Steamship Authority ticket office and pier. (97 steps away. I counted!) So it's a great place to stop for a bite to eat before or after your ferry ride to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard. Breakfast entrees start at about $6.00. Also open for lunch and dinner.
As you might have guessed from the name, "hangar B" (yes, the lower-case "h" is correct!) - is the restaurant at our small, local airport in Chatham. What's Fun ... Who doesn't get a kick out of watching planes take off and land? Kids love it - and I do, too! What's Yum ... Everything is gourmet quality and beautifully presented. The Brioche Bread Pudding French Toast is rich and luscious. But my favorite has to be the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. They're beyond delicious!
 This isn't your average airport restaurant fare, by any means! What Else ... The Rail Trail bike path winds past the airport, making Hangar B a perfect breakfast/biking destination. What better way to work up an appetite, then exercise off the resulting calories? Breakfast entrees start at about $6.00. My favorites (mentioned above) are $10. And worth every penny! (Also open for lunch. Closed Tuesdays)
What's Fun ... Daily Brew is a comfy, homey and friendly coffee house.
 Indoors, it has a bright and airy, beachy atmosphere on the first floor, and a warm, relaxing retreat upstairs. Outdoor seating includes picnic tables, and a patio overlooking lush gardens and grounds. Chess and checkers boards are provided for customers who're in the mood to play - and there's free WiFi, too. What's Yum ... Everything! The breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches are loaded with fresh local ingredients. The homebaked muffins and pastries are amazing (try a cranberry orange yogurt muffin - you'll see what I mean). Or go for a healthy treat with an "Up & At 'Em" oatmeal, banana and raisins smoothie. Sounds odd - tastes fantastic! What Else ... The Daily Brew is very family friendly, and unbelievably wallet friendly, too. Breakfast selections average about $3.50. Also open for lunch.
Favorite Cape Cod Restaurants for LunchSummer Shanty Summer Shanty is a great place to stop when you're out and about exploring historic Bass River. What's Fun ... "Boat-up" dining! After a morning on Bass River - kayaking, fishing, or just enjoying the view of windmills, waterfront mansions, and all sorts of wildlife - lunch at the Shanty is always in order.
 There aren't all that many waterfront Cape Cod restaurants that offer dining dockage for their customers. But the Summer Shanty does. You can even have your food delivered right to your boat, if you like. (They call it "boat service". Imagine that?!) We prefer to sit on the deck and look out over the river ...
 Of course, you can also drive to the Shanty. Just take Route 28 to West Dennis, and watch for the Windmill Plaza. When you see the plaza's big windmill, look across the street for signs to Bass River Marina and the Summer Shanty. What's Yum ... My favorite Shanty lunch is a crispy fried fish sandwich, served with fresh lettuce and tomato, and a hearty portion of really good french fries. Thick cut fries. Cooked to perfection - not at all greasy. My hubby loves their burgers, with fish and chips running a close second. What Else ... Of all the boat-up Cape Cod restaurants in the mid-Cape area, we prefer the Summer Shanty for its excellent service, good-sized portions, and quite reasonable prices. The porch and lawn at the Summer Shanty are also great places to relax with a cocktail and watch the sun set. Lunch selections from $5.99. Also open for dinner.
Other Favorite Cape Cod Restaurants for Lunch ...Liam's at Nauset Beach Beach Road East Orleans, MA (508) 255-3474 People come from miles around to go to Liam's on Nauset Beach. Tucked away behind the dunes, at first glance Liam's appears to be your average beach snack bar. But it's so much more than that! What's Fun ... It's on Nauset Beach - one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
 No doubt about it, Yankee Magazine got it absolutely right when it dubbed Liam's: "One of 10 Great Reasons to Visit New England!" What's Yum ... The menu at Liam's is more extensive than what you usually find at a beach snack bar, and rivals the selections at many "real" Cape Cod restaurants. Liam's serves everything from burgers and dogs to grilled seafood entrees. Plus chowder, fried clams, ice cream, lemonades and sodas, and lots more. But there's one particular item that Liam's is world famous for. They're addictive! The Los Angeles Times says: "Don't miss the onion rings at Liam's." The Boston Globe goes beyond that and declares the rings: "Of sacramental quality". I've never met a soul who disagrees. What Else ... Glorious beach + sacramental quality onion rings. What more does a body need??? Lunch selections from $3.99 and up. Also open for dinner until 8 p.m.
Favorite Cape Cod Restaurants for DinnerSalty's 540 Main Street West Yarmouth, MA (508) 790-4330 Salty's is one of our "go-to" Cape Cod restaurants in the mid-Cape area for a quick bite to eat in a comfortable, clam shack-y atmosphere. What's Fun ... Remember at the top of this page where I said: "Where else but Cape Cod would you find dinner served on a Frisbee?" This is the place. Kids meals at Salty's are served on a take-it-home-with-you frisbee. (Doesn't seem quite fair, does it? I'd like a frisbee, too!)
 As soon as you walk into Salty's, you get a definite seaside vibe. Kind of a combo Cape Cod-Key West flair. From the enormous shark hanging over the small 6-seat bar, to the adorable little chipmunk who scoots around begging food from soft-hearted patrons on the outdoor patio - Salty's is "one of a kind" when it comes to Cape Cod restaurants.
 What's Yum ... Have you ever heard of a Cape Cod Reuben sandwich? No? Neither had I, until we discovered Salty's. Believe it or not - the combo of sweet batter fried cod, sauerkraut, melted cheese and thousand island dressing, all grilled together on sliced marble bread - is really good! For less eclectic appetites, Salty's has a full menu of seafood dishes, a variety of sandwiches, burgers and desserts.
Dinner entrees from $8.99. Also open for lunch. * Be sure to pick up a Salty's flyer at a Cape Cod tourism center when you get here. They usually contain excellent money-saving coupons.
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