Are you planning a trip to picturesque Cape Cod? Don’t forget to visit the town of Sandwich, the oldest town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The town was the site of many shipwrecks back in the days of the settlers.
There are many interesting things to see and do while in Sandwich. There are many museums, art galleries, and cultural sites. For those that enjoy the water, there are many beaches for swimming. Fishing and camping in the area are popular. Beautiful old homes with graceful architecture and filled with history should not be missed.
While visiting this quaint town, you will find many terrific restaurants to choose from. Here is an alphabetical list of the best restaurants in Sandwich, MA. Each one has its own website and can be found on Google Maps. Bon Appetit!
6a Cafe
$$ | 508-888-5220 | WEBSITE
The perfect café to visit before starting your day. Open for breakfast and lunch, visitors and locals alike enjoy the classic cape cod setting while dining.
Since 1991, folks have been gathering here for a made-from-scratch traditional meal. Located on the Cape’s historic Route 6a, stop in for a meal and see why 6a has become a local favorite.
Amari Bar and Ristorante
$$$ | 508-375-0011 | WEBSITE
Italian cuisine at its best! In a quaint Tuscan setting, enjoy one of the many delicious menu items while sitting on their beautiful terrace. A wood-fired stove bakes their pizzas to perfection, while intoxicating aromas emanate from their kitchen.
Enjoy gazing at the beauty of the muraled Italian countryside while sipping a glass of wine amid the handcrafted mahogany woodwork. The perfect place to dine after a day of sightseeing, relaxing at the beach, or a hard day’s work.
Belfry Inne and Bistro
$$$ | 508-888-8550 | WEBSITE
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Your visit to Cape Cod will be unforgettable when you dine either indoors or under the beautiful, covered garden patio. Offering a variety of seafood dishes, steaks, and pasta dishes, along with gluten-free options, there will be dishes to please every palette.
With a classic and elegant atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail while relaxing in front of its wood-burning fireplace.
Captain Scott’s Seafood Restaurant
$$ | 508-888-1675 | WEBSITE
Enjoy a delicious meal of the freshest local seafood in their dining room, on the patio, or at the bar. Serving gluten-free options as well, they have a lighter menu for those who desire a salad or a piece of grilled salmon.
This restaurant offers a variety of quality and budget-friendly lunch and dinner specials. Their love of Mediterranean cuisine has made them one of the most popular restaurants in the Cape Cod area.
Dunbar House Tea Room & Wine Bar
$$ | 508-833-2485 | WEBSITE
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Enjoy a cup of tea or a glass of wine in a setting that is like a page out of history. Too late for breakfast or too early for lunch? Enjoy one of their delicious brunch meals, with an expanded brunch menu on Sunday.
Outdoor seating is available, weather permitting, or enjoy your meal sitting on a high-top chair in their rustic dining room. Their expert chef prepares a three to five-course wine dinner that is not to be missed. You will delight in having a meal in this quaint, historic setting.
Father’s Kitchen & Taphouse
$$ | 774-205-2139 | WEBSITE
If you are a pizza lover, want a great burger, or just an appetizer with a brew, this is the place to come!
They have nightly dine-in specials and a dinner menu that features such delectable dishes such as shepherd’s pie, chicken and waffle, and turkey tips. Their burger selection can only be described as unique and the stone-fired pizza options are also out of the ordinary, featuring a “vegan” choice.
If you have an adventurous side when it comes to dining, this is the place for you.
Fishermen’s View Seafood Market & Restaurant
$$$ | 508-591-0088 | WEBSITE
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This unique restaurant not only has a fabulous view, but a market with such items as seafood preparation tools, cookbooks, hats, and more. While sitting out on their patio with umbrellaed tables, enjoy a mimosa or a margarita before your lunch or dinner.
For lunch, you can choose from sushi, a variety of soups and salads, sandwiches, and much more. For dinner, you can pick from an array of seafood such as lobster, haddock, shrimp, crab, and more – just the type of selections you would expect from a restaurant called the Fisherman’s View.
Café Chew
$$ | 508-888-7717 | WEBSITE
Enjoy a hearty breakfast, fresh bakery goods, along with a variety of teas and coffees to choose from. Or have lunch, choosing from a variety of soups, sandwiches, and salads to enjoy.
An organic and natural café, you may dine inside in their quaint and comfortable dining room, or on their patio under an umbrellaed table. All menu options offered by this award-winning café are healthy, beautifully presented, and sure to please.
Graziella’s Artisan Pizza Co.
$$ | 508-888-5944 | WEBSITE
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A neighborhood restaurant serving craft beers, artisan sandwiches and wraps, soups, salads, and New York-style, hand-tossed brick oven pizza.
From steak tips to flame-broiled burgers, their menu is so complete, that everyone in your group will find a dish to please them. At the end of the meal, they have mouth-watering house-made desserts. Their love of food is the cornerstone of their business – and it shows!
Marshland Restaurants & Bakeries
$$ | 508-888-9824 | WEBSITE
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A comfortable and casual dining experience, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They offer fresh baked goods, such as muffins, cookies, and pies.
The menu is extensive, with something to please the most discriminating palette. Even their kids’ menu has something for the fussiest child! This restaurant has been a landmark in the Sandwich area for over 50 years – quite a recommendation.
Off the Grid
$$ | 508-241-8684 | WEBSITE
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If you love barbeque and a truly unique dining experience, look no further! Off The Grid (OTG), which began as a food truck, has since grown into a fully-fledged restaurant. Despite their growth, they continue to operate a stationary food bus from which they cater and can offer private events for as many as 140 people.
The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, and barbeque dishes, serving brisket, ribs, and wings. The side dishes available are numerous, with such choices as pumpkin soup, mac and cheese, poutine, cornbread, and more. You have never had a dining experience this unique!
Sandwich Pizza House
$$ | 508-888-5104 | WEBSITE
Wow! A pizza lovers delight. With 20 different types of pizza to choose from, you will not have difficulty finding one you love.
Their fresh ingredients, hand-stretched dough, and homemade sauce are sure to please. In addition, they offer great fried appetizers and sandwiches made on freshly baked rolls. Pasta dishes are available along with wrap sandwiches. If you love Italian food, give it a try.
Seafood Sam’s
$$$ | 508-888-4629 | WEBSITE
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This restaurant has been providing the best in seafood for Cape Cod residents for 48 years. A family restaurant with over 100 menu items, the portions are generous and varied.
They have daily specials, gluten-free options, express lunch items, and a kids’ menu. In addition to the variety of seafood, fried chicken is also on the menu. And don’t forget to try their award-winning lobster bisque!
Sweet Tomatoes Pizza
$$ | 508-888-5979 | WEBSITE
Sweet Tomatoes has been serving Neapolitan-style pizza for 30+ years. Their rolled dough is paired with chunky sauce, quality meats, fresh vegetables, and delicious cheeses.
This is a casual eatery, serving ciabatta bread sandwiches, calzones, and fresh salads in addition to their great pizza. Gluten-free crust is available, 20 different specialty pizzas, and unique toppings such as dried dates and cranberries, eggplant, and artichoke hearts. For the pizza lover, it is worth trying.
Tomatoes Italian Grille & Bar
$$$ | 508-888-6008 | WEBSITE
This eatery combines traditional and creative Italian cuisine in a festive, while comfortable atmosphere.
The combination of Northern Italian dishes and Sicilian country cooking offers a large variety of meats, cheeses, fish, vegetables, and cream in large portions and from the freshest, healthiest ingredients available. They offer both Italian and American wines, which can be enjoyed by the glass.
Their famous hand-made meatballs are made daily using a family recipe and are simmered for hours in fresh basil marinara. A variety of pasta dishes, meat dishes, salads, sandwiches, pizza, and side dishes complete the menu. If you love great Italian cooking, this restaurant is worth trying.
Uncle Dave’s Barbeque & Bar
$$ | 508-888-9747 | WEBSITE
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This restaurant offers southern-style barbeque, with a wide array of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and more. You can also customize a burger, potato, or mac and cheese. In a contemporary, yet comfortable atmosphere, enjoy a lunch meal or evening dinner.
The menus for each lunch and dinner are expansive, so it will not be easy to make a choice. A group of foodies began this restaurant. Using talent and imagination, they created a menu that will be sure to please anyone who enjoys good food!
Summary
When visiting the beautiful Cape Cod area, stop in at any one of the best restaurants in Sandwich for a meal you won’t soon forget. If you like Italian, American, seafood, breakfast, lunch, or dinner, there is something to please everyone. Again, Bon Appetit!
Hayden has been a digital director for years. He has five years of experience editing and writing about food, restaurant, and recipe review content. At Birch Restaurant, he’s in charge of scouting, showing up unannounced in different restaurants, and writing a thorough food guide!
