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South Dennis Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in South Dennis
South Dennis is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Dennis in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 3,643 at the 2010 census, the most of the 5 CDPs in Dennis.
Things to do in South Dennis
1. The Red Cottage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
Reviewed By LarchFoodie - Larchmont, New York
The Red Cottage is a great little favorite of locals for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is served all day and is a bargain.
It has an extensive menu of eggs, omelettes, Benedict’s, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, and more.
This institution is very casual, with friendly service.
Nothing fancy. Service is fast, food dependable. Corned beef hash is a specialty!
2. Aunties' Ice Cream Parlor
Overall Ratings
5 based on 209 reviews
Enjoy a step back in time at one of Cape Cod's only year-round ice cream establishments serving traditional ice cream treats - cones and cups, sundaes, frappes, malts, floats, and old-fashioned ice cream sodas. At any one time we feature 36 flavors of delicious, creamy super-premium ice cream and amazing low-fat frozen yogurt made by Polar Cave (of Mashpee.) For our dairy-free fans, we also offer four flavors of Richie's super premium Italian Ice.
Reviewed By kmcghee81 - Meriden, Connecticut
Aunties comes in second after Sundae School. I like that its located in the downtown Dennisport area. Lots of seating and lots of flavor offerings. Will come again!
3. Viera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By Taylor B - Chicago, Illinois
The first thing you learn when vacationing in the Boston/Cape Cod area is how many quality restaurants there are to behold. The second thing is you better like seafood. Viera, located at 11 Route 28 in West Harwich, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, is considered one of the top 10 restaurants on the Cape. Probably because chef Benjamin Porter serves some wonderful seafood dishes and some out-of-the-Cape desserts. We started with fresh clam chowder, Classic Caesar salad and a house-made Charcuterie Board with meats, pickles, breads and jams. For entrees, my wife chose sauteed Cape sea scallops over pan seared local codfish and Italian sausage pasta while I opted for pan seared North Atlantic halibut over sauteed organic salmon and poached local lobster. Dessert was a treat. There were several tasty and tempting options and we finally decided to share roasted strawberry and coconut panna cotta and almond streusel with strawberry Sambuca sorbet. That certainly beats vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce. There are so many varieties of seafood available in New England and it is interesting to see why local chefs choose one fish from another and how they prepare them. At Viera, you don't have to choose seafood--but you should.
4. Good Friend's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By Yankeefan83 - Connecticut
My wife and I tried this restaurant for breakfast for the first time and we were very pleased. The corn beef hash was some of the best I've had. The service was excellent and extremely friendly. Great place!
5. Woolfies Bakery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Woolfie's is a seasonal Bakery Open Weekends May & June, Seven days July & August and Weekends September & October. Thank you!
Reviewed By Tara1016 - Montreal, Canada
This is a must stop for breakfast or a snack. All of their baked goods are so delicious - you can't go wrong with any of them. Croissants are amazing and the muffins are HUGE and so yummy. Their iced coffee is also one of my favourites. This place is always packed, so it's often hard to find a seat. Most people take their food to go.
6. Ocean House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 904 reviews
Reviewed By bigguynred - Albany NY
My wife and I stopped with a few other couples before and after a wedding. Simply put, this bar is ridiculously and the atmosphere outstanding. Great food, excellent cocktails and the band was great. Upscale fun at its finest!
7. Gerardi's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 334 reviews
Classic and creative Italian fare with unrivaled flavor.
Reviewed By LBT17 - Farmington, Connecticut
After researching area restaurants in the Yarmouth area, I came across this restaurant which had many favorable reviews. We were visiting in the off season so we had no problems getting a seating. We were thoroughly impressed with our dinner at Gerardi’s. We loved the atmosphere of the cafe. We ordered wine, an antipasto, a cod piccata special, homemade gnocchi with sweet sausage and meatball, and butterscotch creme brûlée. Everything was mouth watering delicious including the warm bread and oil and crostinis brought to our table before the dinner. We can’t wait to go back. Dreaming about another delicious meal there....
8. Krista K's Ice Cream
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Robert F - San Antonio, Texas
The size of cones here are over the top. Our "small" chocolate was enormous. Even the kiddie size was substantial. Having eaten late at night, sleep totally eluded me. But hey, the soft serve was excellent (and not too sweet). Looking through the screen window into the kitchen, I watched as they breaded the oysters for frying. Very cool. I'll have to try them next time. Maybe I'll get some sleep.
9. Jason's Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Robert J S - Dennis Port, Massachusetts
Had a GREAT early dinner at Jason's in Patriot Square Mall in South Dennis with my favorite dinner partner on the last Monday in January 2018. We were very early and got a great table nearest the fireplace. Thank you, hostess. Waitress Judy took excellent...MoreThank you. Chef Eccles
10. Clean Slate Eatery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Librarilyn - Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts
I have been wanting to go to this restaurant since they opened and, finally, all the circumstances were right and I recently had a chance to go with my daughter and son-in-law. It was so worth the wait! The restaurant itself is tiny, giving it a very cozy atmosphere. Everyone is given each course at the same time while the chef and staff explain what is being presented, with details such as where it is sourced and how it is prepared. By the first course, it is already like dining out with a group of friends. The prep work is done up front which makes it a show as well as a dining experience. The plating's are beautiful and creative, and every single bite was a little bit of heaven. The hanger steak was perfectly charred on the outside, tender and delicious on the inside. The smashed bleu-cheese fingerling potatoes with Buffalo "caviar" were the perfect accompaniments. The Cod was probably the best I have ever tasted. The numerous courses were each exquisitely prepared and full of flavor. Dessert was peach cobbler served hot from the oven. While this may sound like a rather pedestrian choice for such a gourmet dinner, let me hasten to correct that notion! Serving it with cream cheese ice cream and sea-salt caramel raised it to unimagined heights. To turn fabulous into perfection, we ordered the wine tasting menu to go with the food. Perfect choices all the way. Jay knows his wine as well as his food. By the time we left, we felt as though we had shared something very special with every person there, from patrons to wait staff. By the way - the menu changes weekly so you never know what delights await. Needless to say, they sell out fast so get your reservations as soon as you can. You really, really don't want to miss this one.
