Dining In Provincetown
Provincetown watercolor by Steven Skelley
Dining In Provincetown
Provincetown, Massachusetts
An Eclectic, Artistic & Delicious Experience
by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Located at the tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the delightful seaside village of Provincetown has been a haven for those seeking freedom, diversity and beauty for 400 years.
Provincetown is a favorite destination of gay travelers who enjoy the welcoming attitude and diverse culture.
It should be no surprise that this historic magnet for creativity and expression offers an eclectic choice of dining options for every taste and budget.
“We have great restaurants here,” Anthony Fuccillo, Provincetown’s Director of Tourism, told us. “We have 60 restaurants and the food is as diverse as the people.”
Fuccillo is not exaggerating. During our stay in Provincetown, we felt the same way – Ptown offers something for everyone.
The incredibly easily walkable Commercial Street, which runs parallel to the harbor shoreline, is also known as Restaurant Row. If you are looking for dining options ranging everywhere from white tablecloth dining to quaint brunch spots to beachside takeout, to gourmet hot dogs to creative burgers to delicious bakeries to sidewalk cafes, this is the place!
And, every Saturday afternoon during the summer season, there is a farmer’s market on Ryder Street where you can find fresh local produce and fish.
How fresh is their produce? Provincetown has a community garden with 58 garden plots!
Here are a few of our favorite places where you can also explore and enjoy "Dining in Provincetown - an eclectic, artistic and delicious experience."
The Squealing Pig Pub and Oyster Bar
What more could you ask for? The Squealing Pig Pub and Oyster Bar, located right in the heart of Provincetown's entertainment and shopping district, has a awesomely quirky vibe, great service, a large choice of tasty dishes and a welcoming atmosphere that attracts every age, race and personality imaginable. The Squealing Pig Pub and Oyster Bar is one of our favorite places to dine in Ptown.
To take a peek at Squealing Pig Pub and Oyster Bar's Menu, visit http://www.squealingpigptown.com/menu.html
The Squealing Pig Pub and Oyster Bar is located at 335 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657.
To learn more about The Squealing Pig Pub and Oyster Bar, visit http://www.squealingpigptown.com/
Fanizzi's Restaurant By The Sea
Every traveler knows that the best place to find a great meal is to go where the locals go. Just one look at the overflowing parking lot of Fanizzi's Restaurant By The Sea says it all. Locals love this place - and so do we!
Here's how their website describes it, "On Commercial Street in the pristine East End of town lies a picturesque sea weathered house which is home to Fanizzi’s by the Sea. Take a Seat in our main dining room and stand witness to one of the most spectacular views of Cape Cod bay in town – windows line the room and the salt sprays only feet from your table. Or, enjoy a drink and a comfort food classic in the bar, where the lull of the tide sets the tone."
We couldn't have described it better.
To take a peek at the Fanizzi's Restaurant By The Sea Menu, visit http://www.fanizzisrestaurant.com/menus.html
Fanizzi's Restaurant By The Sea is located at 539 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657.
To learn more about Fanizzi's Restaurant By The Sea, visit http://www.fanizzisrestaurant.com/
The Mews Restaurant
Located on the shoreline with spectacular views, The Mews restaurant offers casual fine dining with a wide variety of New American Cuisine with a focus on extraordinary flavor.
“Mews - it’s all about the flavor,” owner Ron Robin told us. “We are very casual and comfortable but our chef is all about the flavor.”
In keeping with the artistic vibe that is so prevalent in Provincetown, The Mews highlights local artists. “The Mews is built on a former stable. Our stained glass windows and booths are all by local artists. There is so much talent in this area,” Robin said.
If you are a Vodka lover dining at The Mews, you will find yourself in Vodka Heaven! The Vodka menu lists an incredible 270+ Vodkas to choose from.
Our grilled tuna and filet mignon dinners were both pleasing to the eye and perfectly prepared.
If you enjoy dining with celebrities, you never know who might be seated next to you at The Mews. Al Gore, Steven Tyler, Judy Garland, Barry Manilow, Bob Mackie, Anthony Perkins, Elizabeth Taylor and Whoopi Goldberg are just a few celebrities that have dined here over the years.
To learn more about The Mews, visit http://mews.com
Crown & Anchor
The Crown & Anchor is not just a restaurant and bar combo, it is an entire entertainment complex!
The Crown & Anchor features six unique gay bars including:
· Paramount Nightclub - the town's largest nightclub
· Wave Video Bar - the town's only video bar
· The Vault leather bar
· A cabaret venue
· A poolside bar with heated pool
· A piano bar featuring the legendary Bobby Wetherbee who has been entertaining audiences in Provincetown for 50 years.
The Crown also features a year-round restaurant - the Central House at the Crown – which offers lunch and dinner. The chef uses only local seafood from Cape Cod fishermen. The menu also offers choices for vegetarians and vegans.
If you like to combine your accommodations and entertainment, the Crown & Anchor Inn is a waterfront hotel with eighteen rooms and luxury suites.
We enjoyed our Central House dinners including clam chowder and “Bar Steaks.” The service was excellent and the food was a unique take on well-known favorites.
After dinner, we slipped into the Dina Martina Drag Show. We haven't heard an audience laugh so loud in a long time. Dina Martina’s multimedia production is both quirky and hilarious!
For more information, visit http://www.onlyatthecrown.com
Patio American Grill & Cocktail Bar
If you enjoy sidewalk dining and people watching, the Patio American Grill and Cocktail Bar “offers a true Cape Cod experience in the center of Provincetown.”
The Patio American Grill and Cocktail Bar is a pleasing mix of casual, elegant and chic – with a great Commercial Street view!
The menu features fresh local seafood, a variety of lobster preparations, steaks, salads, Panini sandwiches, burgers, pastas, vegetarian dishes and homemade desserts.
For more information, visit http://www.ptownpatio.com/
Harbor Lounge
With amazing views and a pier that stretches right out into the water, the Harbor Lounge is the perfect place for cocktails. Inside the lounge, enjoy intimate seating arrangements and modern lounge music, while enjoying a “breathtaking view of Provincetown Harbor and beyond.”
We found owner Cass Benson to be a perfect host and an absolute delight.
Whether you are looking for a cool place to relax and enjoy an afternoon cocktail or a great place to watch an East Coast sunset, the Harbor Lounge is a great choice.
For more information, visit http://www.theharborlounge.com
Purple Feather Cafe & Treatery
Owners Ann and Pete Okun have created a chocolate lovers dream come true at The Purple Feather Café & Treatery. They somehow managed to take the atmosphere of a 1950’s soda shop and combine it with a hip sidewalk café to make a comfortable place to sit, relax, surf the web, read a book or just people watch the crowds on Commercial Street.
Their menu features pastries, muffins, croissants, panini, soups, lobster mac & cheese, gelato and a wide variety of chocolate creations.
For more info, visit www.thepurplefeather.com
Ptown Parties
If one of your Bucket List goals is to enjoy a Clam Bake on Cape Cod, you’ll want to contact Ptown Parties as soon as you hit Provincetown!
Owners Dave Schermacher and Todd Wagar spoil their guests with a campfire on the beach, blankets to sit on, and a clam bake that includes a wide selection of beverages, Clam Chowder, Littleneck Clams sautéed with Onions and Linguica in a Wine Broth, 1.5 Pound Steamed Lobsters, Drawn Butter & Lemon, Jerk Chicken brushed with Jamaican Barbecue Sauce, Herb Roasted New Red Potatoes, Grilled Fresh Vegetables, Jalapeno Corn Bread with Honey Butter, Sliced Watermelon & Brownies and / or S’mores.
What a way to spend an evening!
For more information, visit http://ptownparties.com/
For a complete list of all dining opportunities in Provincetown, visit Provincetown Dining
Article by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Copyright 2015 Sunny Harbor Publishing. Contact Us: Sunny Harbor Publishing, PO Box 560318, Rockledge, FL 32956. Phone: 321-446-7552. Email: SunnyHarborPublishing@yahoo.com
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Provincetown, Massachusetts
An Eclectic, Artistic & Delicious Experience
by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Located at the tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the delightful seaside village of Provincetown has been a haven for those seeking freedom, diversity and beauty for 400 years.
Provincetown is a favorite destination of gay travelers who enjoy the welcoming attitude and diverse culture.
It should be no surprise that this historic magnet for creativity and expression offers an eclectic choice of dining options for every taste and budget.
“We have great restaurants here,” Anthony Fuccillo, Provincetown’s Director of Tourism, told us. “We have 60 restaurants and the food is as diverse as the people.”
Fuccillo is not exaggerating. During our stay in Provincetown, we felt the same way – Ptown offers something for everyone.
The incredibly easily walkable Commercial Street, which runs parallel to the harbor shoreline, is also known as Restaurant Row. If you are looking for dining options ranging everywhere from white tablecloth dining to quaint brunch spots to beachside takeout, to gourmet hot dogs to creative burgers to delicious bakeries to sidewalk cafes, this is the place!
And, every Saturday afternoon during the summer season, there is a farmer’s market on Ryder Street where you can find fresh local produce and fish.
How fresh is their produce? Provincetown has a community garden with 58 garden plots!
Here are a few of our favorite places where you can also explore and enjoy "Dining in Provincetown - an eclectic, artistic and delicious experience."
The Squealing Pig Pub and Oyster Bar
What more could you ask for? The Squealing Pig Pub and Oyster Bar, located right in the heart of Provincetown's entertainment and shopping district, has a awesomely quirky vibe, great service, a large choice of tasty dishes and a welcoming atmosphere that attracts every age, race and personality imaginable. The Squealing Pig Pub and Oyster Bar is one of our favorite places to dine in Ptown.
To take a peek at Squealing Pig Pub and Oyster Bar's Menu, visit http://www.squealingpigptown.com/menu.html
The Squealing Pig Pub and Oyster Bar is located at 335 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657.
To learn more about The Squealing Pig Pub and Oyster Bar, visit http://www.squealingpigptown.com/
Fanizzi's Restaurant By The Sea
Every traveler knows that the best place to find a great meal is to go where the locals go. Just one look at the overflowing parking lot of Fanizzi's Restaurant By The Sea says it all. Locals love this place - and so do we!
Here's how their website describes it, "On Commercial Street in the pristine East End of town lies a picturesque sea weathered house which is home to Fanizzi’s by the Sea. Take a Seat in our main dining room and stand witness to one of the most spectacular views of Cape Cod bay in town – windows line the room and the salt sprays only feet from your table. Or, enjoy a drink and a comfort food classic in the bar, where the lull of the tide sets the tone."
We couldn't have described it better.
To take a peek at the Fanizzi's Restaurant By The Sea Menu, visit http://www.fanizzisrestaurant.com/menus.html
Fanizzi's Restaurant By The Sea is located at 539 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657.
To learn more about Fanizzi's Restaurant By The Sea, visit http://www.fanizzisrestaurant.com/
The Mews Restaurant
Located on the shoreline with spectacular views, The Mews restaurant offers casual fine dining with a wide variety of New American Cuisine with a focus on extraordinary flavor.
“Mews - it’s all about the flavor,” owner Ron Robin told us. “We are very casual and comfortable but our chef is all about the flavor.”
In keeping with the artistic vibe that is so prevalent in Provincetown, The Mews highlights local artists. “The Mews is built on a former stable. Our stained glass windows and booths are all by local artists. There is so much talent in this area,” Robin said.
If you are a Vodka lover dining at The Mews, you will find yourself in Vodka Heaven! The Vodka menu lists an incredible 270+ Vodkas to choose from.
Our grilled tuna and filet mignon dinners were both pleasing to the eye and perfectly prepared.
If you enjoy dining with celebrities, you never know who might be seated next to you at The Mews. Al Gore, Steven Tyler, Judy Garland, Barry Manilow, Bob Mackie, Anthony Perkins, Elizabeth Taylor and Whoopi Goldberg are just a few celebrities that have dined here over the years.
To learn more about The Mews, visit http://mews.com
Crown & Anchor
The Crown & Anchor is not just a restaurant and bar combo, it is an entire entertainment complex!
The Crown & Anchor features six unique gay bars including:
· Paramount Nightclub - the town's largest nightclub
· Wave Video Bar - the town's only video bar
· The Vault leather bar
· A cabaret venue
· A poolside bar with heated pool
· A piano bar featuring the legendary Bobby Wetherbee who has been entertaining audiences in Provincetown for 50 years.
The Crown also features a year-round restaurant - the Central House at the Crown – which offers lunch and dinner. The chef uses only local seafood from Cape Cod fishermen. The menu also offers choices for vegetarians and vegans.
If you like to combine your accommodations and entertainment, the Crown & Anchor Inn is a waterfront hotel with eighteen rooms and luxury suites.
We enjoyed our Central House dinners including clam chowder and “Bar Steaks.” The service was excellent and the food was a unique take on well-known favorites.
After dinner, we slipped into the Dina Martina Drag Show. We haven't heard an audience laugh so loud in a long time. Dina Martina’s multimedia production is both quirky and hilarious!
For more information, visit http://www.onlyatthecrown.com
Patio American Grill & Cocktail Bar
If you enjoy sidewalk dining and people watching, the Patio American Grill and Cocktail Bar “offers a true Cape Cod experience in the center of Provincetown.”
The Patio American Grill and Cocktail Bar is a pleasing mix of casual, elegant and chic – with a great Commercial Street view!
The menu features fresh local seafood, a variety of lobster preparations, steaks, salads, Panini sandwiches, burgers, pastas, vegetarian dishes and homemade desserts.
For more information, visit http://www.ptownpatio.com/
Harbor Lounge
With amazing views and a pier that stretches right out into the water, the Harbor Lounge is the perfect place for cocktails. Inside the lounge, enjoy intimate seating arrangements and modern lounge music, while enjoying a “breathtaking view of Provincetown Harbor and beyond.”
We found owner Cass Benson to be a perfect host and an absolute delight.
Whether you are looking for a cool place to relax and enjoy an afternoon cocktail or a great place to watch an East Coast sunset, the Harbor Lounge is a great choice.
For more information, visit http://www.theharborlounge.com
Purple Feather Cafe & Treatery
Owners Ann and Pete Okun have created a chocolate lovers dream come true at The Purple Feather Café & Treatery. They somehow managed to take the atmosphere of a 1950’s soda shop and combine it with a hip sidewalk café to make a comfortable place to sit, relax, surf the web, read a book or just people watch the crowds on Commercial Street.
Their menu features pastries, muffins, croissants, panini, soups, lobster mac & cheese, gelato and a wide variety of chocolate creations.
For more info, visit www.thepurplefeather.com
Ptown Parties
If one of your Bucket List goals is to enjoy a Clam Bake on Cape Cod, you’ll want to contact Ptown Parties as soon as you hit Provincetown!
Owners Dave Schermacher and Todd Wagar spoil their guests with a campfire on the beach, blankets to sit on, and a clam bake that includes a wide selection of beverages, Clam Chowder, Littleneck Clams sautéed with Onions and Linguica in a Wine Broth, 1.5 Pound Steamed Lobsters, Drawn Butter & Lemon, Jerk Chicken brushed with Jamaican Barbecue Sauce, Herb Roasted New Red Potatoes, Grilled Fresh Vegetables, Jalapeno Corn Bread with Honey Butter, Sliced Watermelon & Brownies and / or S’mores.
What a way to spend an evening!
For more information, visit http://ptownparties.com/
For a complete list of all dining opportunities in Provincetown, visit Provincetown Dining
Article by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Copyright 2015 Sunny Harbor Publishing. Contact Us: Sunny Harbor Publishing, PO Box 560318, Rockledge, FL 32956. Phone: 321-446-7552. Email: SunnyHarborPublishing@yahoo.com
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