Il Regalo’s guidebook
Food scene
“Hands down our favorite seafood meal on Cape Cod and right in the heart of downtown Chatham. Book early!! Also a great spot for lunch. Don't miss the Thai Fisherman's stew (lunch only) and the Mussels Isabella.”
73 residents recomanen
Impudent Oyster
15 Chatham Bars Ave“Hands down our favorite seafood meal on Cape Cod and right in the heart of downtown Chatham. Book early!! Also a great spot for lunch. Don't miss the Thai Fisherman's stew (lunch only) and the Mussels Isabella.”
“Fabulous, upscale food but very hard to secure a reservation. Very pretty inside and can take large groups.”
64 residents recomanen
Del Mar Bar & Bistro
907 Main St“Fabulous, upscale food but very hard to secure a reservation. Very pretty inside and can take large groups.”
“Great for breakfast if you can get in. Try the breakfast nachos!”
22 residents recomanen
Ruggie's Breakfast and Lunch
707 Main St“Great for breakfast if you can get in. Try the breakfast nachos!”
“Wonderful fine food with lots of seafood options. Owners Jen and Doug Rambler are wonderful hosts. Hidden down Sea Street right in Harwichport, you can walk to the beach after dinner. Some of the best food we’ve ever eaten!”
34 residents recomanen
Cape Sea Grille
31 Sea St“Wonderful fine food with lots of seafood options. Owners Jen and Doug Rambler are wonderful hosts. Hidden down Sea Street right in Harwichport, you can walk to the beach after dinner. Some of the best food we’ve ever eaten!”
“Great casual dining with amazingly fresh seafood menu. Recently expanded in a renovation. You can also pick up fresh seafood to cook at home at the adjoining market.”
46 residents recomanen
Mac's Chatham Fish & Lobster
Massachusetts 28“Great casual dining with amazingly fresh seafood menu. Recently expanded in a renovation. You can also pick up fresh seafood to cook at home at the adjoining market.”
Mom & Pops Burgers
1603 Main St“Amazing burgers, beer and more - great for kids!”
“If you are in town for the Oysterfest - usually the first or second weekend of October - GO! the Oysters are fabulous and there are tons of other vendors with great stuff. Go early for a parking spot.“
45 residents recomanen
Wellfleet Market Place
295 W Main St“If you are in town for the Oysterfest - usually the first or second weekend of October - GO! the Oysters are fabulous and there are tons of other vendors with great stuff. Go early for a parking spot.“
“Thick burgers on English muffins are amazing but lots of other great bar food. Great for casual family dinner/lunch.”
49 residents recomanen
Red Nun Bar & Grill - Dennisport
673 Main St“Thick burgers on English muffins are amazing but lots of other great bar food. Great for casual family dinner/lunch.”
“Fabulous sushi rivaling even some NYC favorites. BlueFins also has a wide variety of non-sushi, fully-cooked options for kids or non-sushi lovers. The Korean BBQ ribs and the Pad Thai are a must.”
72 residents recomanen
Bluefins Sushi & Sake Bar
513 Main St“Fabulous sushi rivaling even some NYC favorites. BlueFins also has a wide variety of non-sushi, fully-cooked options for kids or non-sushi lovers. The Korean BBQ ribs and the Pad Thai are a must.”
“If you love freshly baked bread and French pastry - this drive is worth it as is the line.”
107 residents recomanen
PB Boulangerie Bistro
15 Lecount Hollow Rd“If you love freshly baked bread and French pastry - this drive is worth it as is the line.”
“Alocal classic- the lines tell the story. Do not leave the Cape without a pie from Marion's. She also has other fabulous baked goods, and wonderful savory foods like quiche (the bacon quiche is to die for), lobster rolls, chicken salad, seafood pie (its' great!), and chicken pot pies.”
25 residents recomanen
Marion's Pie Shop
2022 Main St“Alocal classic- the lines tell the story. Do not leave the Cape without a pie from Marion's. She also has other fabulous baked goods, and wonderful savory foods like quiche (the bacon quiche is to die for), lobster rolls, chicken salad, seafood pie (its' great!), and chicken pot pies.”
“A classic beach bar but can be tricky to get to. In high season, you may have to use the shuttle.”
192 residents recomanen
The Beachcomber of Wellfleet
1120 Cahoon Hollow Rd“A classic beach bar but can be tricky to get to. In high season, you may have to use the shuttle.”
“The BEST breakfast on the Cape and right in the Chatham Airport airfield. But, bring a book for the likely 45 minute wait. Fortunately, they have picnic tables and coffee available for those who are waiting and you can watch the planes come in and out.”
46 residents recomanen
Hangar B Eatery
240 George Ryder Rd“The BEST breakfast on the Cape and right in the Chatham Airport airfield. But, bring a book for the likely 45 minute wait. Fortunately, they have picnic tables and coffee available for those who are waiting and you can watch the planes come in and out.”
“Amazing breakfast spot a bit of a drive away but likely less of a wait than Hangar B or Ruggies. Gluten free pancakes available. Very kitchy and casual.”
52 residents recomanen
Red Cottage Restaurant
36 Old Bass River Rd“Amazing breakfast spot a bit of a drive away but likely less of a wait than Hangar B or Ruggies. Gluten free pancakes available. Very kitchy and casual.”
Carmine's
595 Main St“Great Pizza! Try the California pie.”
Harwich Port House of Pizza
330 MA-28“Good pizza close to the house!”
“Excellent Italian deli right down the street from the house. Highly recommend stopping in especially if your looking to scoop up a sandwich or a pannini for the beach.”
6 residents recomanen
Scribano's Italian Market & Deli
302 MA-28“Excellent Italian deli right down the street from the house. Highly recommend stopping in especially if your looking to scoop up a sandwich or a pannini for the beach.”
City/town information
“Downtown Harwichport has lots to offer including great shops (the Grey House, Sativa, Scout, Prepster, Three Bouys, Details, and Lexaco), Cranberry Liquors, and our new grocery - Cape Roots. Also some really yummy and fun drinks and eats (Three Monkeys, Ember and Sundae School for yummy ice cream.)”
13 residents recomanen
Harwich
“Downtown Harwichport has lots to offer including great shops (the Grey House, Sativa, Scout, Prepster, Three Bouys, Details, and Lexaco), Cranberry Liquors, and our new grocery - Cape Roots. Also some really yummy and fun drinks and eats (Three Monkeys, Ember and Sundae School for yummy ice cream.)”
“Shopping in downtown Chatham is a must! park at the bottom and make your way up Main Street.”
129 residents recomanen
Chatham
“Shopping in downtown Chatham is a must! park at the bottom and make your way up Main Street.”
“Shopping and site-seeing in Provincetown is a must. Stop by Race Point Beach which is stunningly gorgeous and sometimes has whales breaching right off shore. If you don't see them there, head out on one of the whale tours that leaves from the PTown dock.”
328 residents recomanen
Provincetown
“Shopping and site-seeing in Provincetown is a must. Stop by Race Point Beach which is stunningly gorgeous and sometimes has whales breaching right off shore. If you don't see them there, head out on one of the whale tours that leaves from the PTown dock.”
Recommended specialty grocery stores
“Great organic market with juice bar and great menu for breakfast and lunch take out nearby.”
21 residents recomanen
Organic Market
640 Main St“Great organic market with juice bar and great menu for breakfast and lunch take out nearby.”
“Great speciality grocery with the BEST butcher. If you want to a special grill night - go to Ring Brothers. They also have a great seafood counter associated with the Chatham Fish & Lobster Market.”
47 residents recomanen
Ring Bros. Marketplace
485 MA-134“Great speciality grocery with the BEST butcher. If you want to a special grill night - go to Ring Brothers. They also have a great seafood counter associated with the Chatham Fish & Lobster Market.”
Chatham Village Market
20 Queen Anne Rd“Great specialty market!”
Our favorite beaches
“Neighborhood beach a mile down the road on the Nantucket Sound. Parking available but you need a sticker. If on how to get a visitor's sticker: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/treasurertown-collector/pages/beach-stickers-transfer-station-access.”
30 residents recomanen
Bank Street Beach
Bank St“Neighborhood beach a mile down the road on the Nantucket Sound. Parking available but you need a sticker. If on how to get a visitor's sticker: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/treasurertown-collector/pages/beach-stickers-transfer-station-access.”
“Lots of parking and space on this large beach. Wonderful place to go in the morning to walk.”
41 residents recomanen
Red River Beach
Red River Beach Parking Lot“Lots of parking and space on this large beach. Wonderful place to go in the morning to walk.”
“Great beach for families with children of all ages. The beach has a natural salt water river that is endless fun for kids and great for paddle boarding. The beach also has a snack shack, bathrooms, and rents paddle boards and sunfish.”
21 residents recomanen
Ridgevale Beach
431 Ridgevale Rd“Great beach for families with children of all ages. The beach has a natural salt water river that is endless fun for kids and great for paddle boarding. The beach also has a snack shack, bathrooms, and rents paddle boards and sunfish.”
“Beautiful beach on Cape Cod Bay with parking. Low tides on the Bay allow you to walk out forever. Great for kids and the most amazing sunsets!”
56 residents recomanen
Skaket Beach
“Beautiful beach on Cape Cod Bay with parking. Low tides on the Bay allow you to walk out forever. Great for kids and the most amazing sunsets!”
“Gorgeous and amazing ocean waves but watch out for the sharks!! We recommend swimming close to shore and only at low tide. Go early if you want a spot in the lot. Food trucks and bathrooms make this a great day.”
154 residents recomanen
Nauset Beach
250 Beach Rd“Gorgeous and amazing ocean waves but watch out for the sharks!! We recommend swimming close to shore and only at low tide. Go early if you want a spot in the lot. Food trucks and bathrooms make this a great day.”
“Perfect for toddlers. Free parking onsite - but get there early!”
18 residents recomanen
Oyster Pond Beach
“Perfect for toddlers. Free parking onsite - but get there early!”
Sightseeing
“Don't leave Cape Cod without seeing the humpbacks. They are AMAZING! The whale watching boats leave out of Provincetown. Buy tickets online before you go.”
29 residents recomanen
Provincetown Whale Watch
MacMillan Pier“Don't leave Cape Cod without seeing the humpbacks. They are AMAZING! The whale watching boats leave out of Provincetown. Buy tickets online before you go.”
“Beautiful trail with tons of water views that ends in a beach in Wellfleet. Best for kids over 10.”
47 residents recomanen
Great Island Trail
1440 Chequessett Neck Rd“Beautiful trail with tons of water views that ends in a beach in Wellfleet. Best for kids over 10.”
“Definitely catch a game in Chatham Anglers game. The players are wonderful and it feels like a slice of Americana. The Angler's field is just down the alley from the Red Nun in Chatham off of Main Street.”
30 residents recomanen
Cape Cod Baseball League
“Definitely catch a game in Chatham Anglers game. The players are wonderful and it feels like a slice of Americana. The Angler's field is just down the alley from the Red Nun in Chatham off of Main Street.”
“The Wellfleet Flea Market and Drive in movie theater is a great time! Check the website for flea market days and times for featured movies.”
35 residents recomanen
Wellfleet Flea Market
51 US-6“The Wellfleet Flea Market and Drive in movie theater is a great time! Check the website for flea market days and times for featured movies.”
Spas and body work
“Fabulous spa at a fabulous resort. Book early, it fills up fast.”
97 residents recomanen
Chatham Bars Inn
297 Shore Rd“Fabulous spa at a fabulous resort. Book early, it fills up fast.”
“For my facial, body work and energy healing, Jen Kangas is where it’s at. You can make an appointment at 774-994-2302.”
400 Main St
400 Main Street“For my facial, body work and energy healing, Jen Kangas is where it’s at. You can make an appointment at 774-994-2302.”
Le Petite Day Spa
35 Cross St“Wonderful Spa!”
Pro Nails
109 Main St“A great family owned mani and pedi spot. Ask for Hope.”