Must-see restaurants in Massachusetts

  • Red Pheasant

    Cape Cod

    This former ship's chandlery is more than 200 years old, so you can feel as elegant as your surroundings as you tuck into brick chicken, Moroccan-inspired…

  • Aquinnah Shop

    Martha's Vineyard

    Although this restaurant caters to tourists who come to the southern tip of Martha's Vineyard to take in the majestic Gay Head Cliffs, the food is…

  • Marshland

    Cape Cod

    If you're looking for some local character, stop into this beloved diner just outside Sandwich's town center; it's the kind of place where the regulars…

  • Back Yard Taco

    Martha's Vineyard

    Back Yard Taco is a favorite of Martha's Vineyard's cooler set and considering it serves some of the island's best tacos, it's not hard to see why…

  • Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company

    Martha's Vineyard

    The namesake clam chowder is pretty impressive – rich, creamy and a frequent award-winner. But the rest of the large menu is also impressive, from the raw…

  • Riverview Café

    Boston

    The cafeteria at the Museum of Science is set up like a food court, with a variety of food stations serving Tex-Mex, salads, pasta, pizza and coffee. Most…

  • Optimist Cafe

    Cape Cod

    Set in an old sea captain's home painted a cheery yellow, this laid-back cafe offers breakfast fare of the waffles-and-eggs variety until closing…

  • Biscuits

    Martha's Vineyard

    If you're wondering what Biscuits specializes in, you needn't look further than its name. This Southern-inspired breakfast and lunch spot is a favorite…

  • Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe

    Boston

    If you ever wondered exactly what constitutes a 'shoppe' with a double-p-e, this is it. Come to Lulu's for old-fashioned, high-end sweet treats like fancy…

  • Menemsha Deli

    Martha's Vineyard

    This small cafe opened in 2018 and has been a welcome addition to Menemsha's otherwise limited restaurant scene. It specializes in hearty sandwiches and…

  • Green

    Nantucket

    Gluten-free baked goods, organic smoothies, veggie wraps and damn good coffee can all be found at this cute cafe in the center of the island. It is most…

  • Pickle Jar Kitchen

    Cape Cod

    Hearty, healthy comfort food, prepared with seasonal ingredients and lots of love. Look for satisfying hash for breakfast, lovingly prepared sandwiches,…

  • Espresso Love

    Martha's Vineyard

    This year-round cafe serves the richest cup o' joe in town, sweet cinnamon rolls and good sandwiches, like curried chicken with walnuts and currants. The…

  • Causeway Restaurant

    Massachusetts

    Gloucester's favorite seafood shack is about a mile west of town, on the mainland. It's a convivial, crowded place serving irresistible clam chowder,…

  • Lobster Claw

    Cape Cod

    Super family-friendly and decidedly retro, the Lobster Claw has a cute nautical interior and a menu of steamed clams, mussels and littlenecks, plus…

  • Seafood Sam's

    Cape Cod

    Opposite the Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center, Sam's is a good, simple family choice for fish and chips, fried clams and lobster rolls. The $7 kids' menu…

  • Craig's Cafe

    South Shore

    This simple cafe serves soups, salads and sandwiches with a smile. Breakfast is a highlight, with half a dozen Benedicts and equal number of breakfast…

  • Net Result

    Martha's Vineyard

    On the west side of town, this fish market is fresh, fresh, fresh, with everything from sushi to award-winning chowder, lobster rolls and fish and chips…

  • Cobie's

    Cape Cod

    Just off the Cape Cod Rail Trail, this bustling roadside clam shack dishes out fried seafood that you can crunch and munch at outdoor picnic tables, as…

  • Chatham Cookware Café

    Cape Cod

    No, it's not a place to buy pots and pans, but rather the downtown spot for a coffee fix, homemade muffins and sandwiches. Order at the counter and take…

  • Water Street Kitchen

    Cape Cod

    Lots of seafood with impeccable local pedigree is on offer at this modern restaurant by the drawbridge, but it's not all fishy fare: upmarket burgers,…

  • Downyflake

    Nantucket

    A popular stop on the island for tasty and unpretentious grub on the edge of town that's known for its all-day breakfasts (blueberry pancakes, big omelets…

  • Larry's PX

    Cape Cod

    True local flavor, with Formica tables, fishers' hours and service with a sassy smile, can be found at this roadside diner just outside of Chatham's…

  • Sayle's Seafood

    Nantucket

    For the island's best fried clams, cheapest lobster dinners and other seafood treats, head to this combo fish market-clam shack on the south side of town…

  • Crisp

    Cape Cod

    Stop in this ultra-popular restaurant, which specializes in creative flatbreads with ingredients such as duck bacon and butternut squash. Even if you're…

  • Black Cat Tavern

    Cape Cod

    Stop in the harbor-adjacent Black Cat Tavern for some post-sightseeing or pre-ferry boarding fried clams or lobster rolls. The menu selection isn't unique…

  • Sconset Café

    Nantucket

    This place is a village institution for its laid-back style as much as for its crab cakes. Pick up a bottle of wine at the store next door and enjoy it…

  • Reef

    Boston

    There are several options for lunch on Aquarium Plaza, including Reef. This seasonal outdoor restaurant serves lobster rolls, clam chowder and steamers …

  • Cupcake Charlie's

    Cape Cod

    Cupcake nirvana can be found here, where pretty confections beckon from the cabinet: lemon drop, peanut butter pleasure, Oreo delight. There's also soft…

  • Happy Fish Bakery

    Cape Cod

    Follow your nose to the calorific French pastries, sticky buns and traditional loaves baked at this high-end bakery – and get in early or you may find…

  • Jack's Outback

    Cape Cod

    People rave about the breakfast at this unpretentious restaurant and bakery off Main St in Yarmouth Port. Even Rachael Ray called it out as one of her…

  • Little Sandwich Shop

    Cape Cod

    Stuffed subs, cheesy burgers and a plethora of breakfast options are made to order at this petite restaurant on Main St. It's a good first stop before…

  • Linda Jean's

    Martha's Vineyard

    The town's best all-around inexpensive eatery rakes in the locals with unbeatable blueberry pancakes, juicy burgers and simple but filling dinners. Kids'…

  • Top Dog

    Massachusetts

    More than a dozen kinds of hot dogs, from a German Shepherd (with fresh sauerkraut) to a Chihuahua (with jalapeños, salsa and cheese). Located on the Neck.

  • Quincy Market

    Boston

    Behind Faneuil Hall, this food court offers a variety of places under one roof: the place is packed with about 20 restaurants and 40 food stalls. Choose…

  • Chatham Farmers Market

    Cape Cod

    Weekly farmers market selling local produce, including organic ice cream, cold-pressed juices, locally roasted coffee beans, and Nobska Farms' chili…

  • Wellfleet Farmers Market

    Cape Cod

    If you happen to be in town on Wednesday morning, stop by the farmers market, where you can enjoy live music, fresh coffee and produce from the trucks of…

  • Orleans Farmers Market

    Cape Cod

    Buy fresh organic produce, Cape Cod honey and homemade baked goods direct from the source at this outdoor market, the oldest on the Cape.

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