Nobody knows the good tables from the tourist traps like someone who actually eats here every summer. This list is built from our host's own regular spots — the places you go back to year after year, not just the ones with the flashiest sign on Route 28.
Waterfront Classics
Captain Parker's Pub — 668 Route 28, West Yarmouth
A West Yarmouth institution since 1981, overlooking Parker's River. Captain Parker's is famous for its multi-award-winning New England clam chowder (an 18-time chowder-festival champion), plus a full raw bar, fresh seafood, and burgers. Family-friendly, open lunch and dinner seven days a week, with a big outdoor patio and second bar for warm evenings. Fair warning: they don't take reservations, even for large groups, so plan for a wait on peak summer nights.
The Skipper Restaurant and Chowder House — South Yarmouth
One of Cape Cod's oldest waterfront restaurants, established in 1936, right on the beach with views over Nantucket Sound. Locals rate the lobster roll among the best on the Cape, and the chowder has its own Triple Crown chowder-festival pedigree. There's an ice cream window on site too, so dessert doesn't require a second stop.
Skippy's Pier I Restaurant & Marina — 17 Neptune Lane, South Yarmouth
A working marina with a restaurant built around it — every seat looks out over the boats and the water. Seafood-forward menu (their seafood risotto and lobster frites are regulars' favorites), with indoor and deck seating and a lively bar. A great pick for a sunset dinner after a day on the water.
Spending the day on the water first? Our area guide covers the jet ski, parasail & boating spots near Skippy's Marina.
Ice Cream & Sweet Treats
No Cape Cod week is complete without a nightly ice cream walk. A few reliable options within easy reach:
- Cape Cod Creamery — homemade, dense, low-air ice cream with playful Cape-themed flavors; locations in South Yarmouth, Dennis, and Hyannis.
- Katie's Ice Cream — a Hyannis Main Street favorite since 2002, known for its "Cape Cod Sand" flavor and fresh-baked treats made in-house.
- Ben & Jerry's — right at the corner of Main & Ocean Streets in downtown Hyannis, steps from the harbor.
Hyannis Main Street
If you want more variety than West Yarmouth's Route 28 strip offers, Hyannis Main Street (about 10–15 minutes away) is a walkable stretch of restaurants, bars, and cafes that comes alive on summer evenings — pair a dinner there with a stroll down the Walkway to the Sea to Hyannis Harbor for the evening light. Our area guide has more on Hyannis Harbor and the ferries that leave from there.
Quick Bites & Stocking the Kitchen
35 Powers comes with a full kitchen, dishwasher, and Keurig, so plenty of guests split their week between eating out and cooking in. For quick coffee, snacks, or last-minute groceries, there are convenience stops within easy walking or driving distance of the house — handy for that first morning before your grocery run.
FAQ: Eating Near 35 Powers
What's the best restaurant within walking distance of 35 Powers?
Captain Parker's Pub is the closest well-known option on Route 28, a short drive from the house, and the go-to for chowder and a casual dinner.
Where can I get the best lobster roll near West Yarmouth?
The Skipper Restaurant and Chowder House in South Yarmouth is a local favorite for lobster rolls, alongside its own chowder-festival wins.
Is there good ice cream near the house?
Yes — Cape Cod Creamery has a South Yarmouth location, and Hyannis Main Street has both Katie's Ice Cream and Ben & Jerry's within a short drive.
Do I need reservations in the summer?
At most casual spots (Captain Parker's, Skippy's, The Skipper) reservations aren't accepted or aren't necessary, but expect a wait on peak summer evenings — arriving right at opening or going mid-week helps.
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