Destination:   HYANNIS

Selection & diversity are a big part of what dining in the Capital of the Cape is all about...


   For visitors and locals alike, the pulse of Cape Cod can truly be felt along Main Street in Hyannis. Although Hyannis is actually the largest of the Town of Barnstable's seven villages, its pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and cross walks, outdoor cafes and dining, great landscaping and seasonal decor, have us convinced: this is truly the Cape's Walkway to the Sea.

   Eight of the hottest of downtown's forty dining spots are vying for your attention during this week of mouth-watering whimsy. This menagerie of fun and fine dining is also among the most diverse cluster, offering Classic French, Tapas, Italian, Caribbean and many other eclectic options. There is very likely to be more than one undiscovered gem here, aching for the attention of your tastebuds. For the jewels of Hyannis dining, check out the menus below for (13) Colombo's Cafe & Pastries, (46) emBargo Tapas & Martinis, (16) the Island Merchant, (42) Naked Oyster Bistro & Raw Bar, (11) Pain D'Avignon Cafe-Boulangerie, (40) 586 Bistro & Bar, (5) the Black Cat Tavern and (35) the Roadhouse Cafe!

   Historical note: Hyannis was named after a sachem of the Cummaquid tribe called Iyannough; this sachem had been quite helpful to the Mayflower arrivals. But no good deed goes unpunished ... just a couple of years later, the Pilgrims surprise attacked the native village in the midst of winter and the Indians were forced to flee, not long before Iyannough and others died of exposure.

Fall 2011 RW Menus


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Prix Fixe

  • $30

Concept

  • A contemporary French bistro emphasizing the freshest local seafood and a select wine list
~       Restaurant Week menu and wine list specials extended through all of October!

  • $39
  • $35 (4 courses!)
  • $25
  • Serving fresh and seasonal appropriate ingredients, in three unique dining rooms; since 1696
  • A fine city bistro offering the high cuisine of Northern Italy and emphasizing fresh ingredients
  • A fresh twist on American Bistro fare with creative cocktails & eclectic wines; many local ingredients
~       Closed Monday & Tuesday.

  • $35 (includes wine)
  • $25
  • $30
  • Fresh, local seafood and contemporary American cuisine with a harbor view and a covered patio
  • The 1st wood-fire brick oven in Falmouth; producing gourmet pizzas & an eclectic, seasonal menu
  • "Most Romantic Restaurant" - Cape Cod Life; "Top 100 Hotel-Restaurants in America" - USA Today
~      Closed Monday and Tuesday.

  • $35
  • $29
  • An eclectic menu of Cape seafood classics, fresh salads, elegant int'l entrees, burgers and more
  • The finest of creative American cuisine, dominated by fresh, local ingredients and native seafood
~       Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Also, Restaurant Week menu available each night throughout, but Saturday just until 5:45.

  • $25
  • Authentic regional Italian food featuring fresh ingredients and innovative presentation
~       Closed Monday & Tuesday

  • $35
  • $35
  • Classic French bistro menu with contemporary world flavors, as well as a take-out Boulangerie
  • A small and personal but highly acclaimed Seafood restaurant with a fiercely loyal clientele
~      Closed Monday. Restaurant Week menu available Tuesday - Thursday and also Sunday.

  • $35 (includes wine)
  • $30 (4 courses!)
  • A concept born in Italy of the "gathering place," welcoming everyone, everyday, at any time
  • Serving up creative cuisine with a classic French twist in the charm of a 200 year old barn
~       Restaurant Week menu is available throughout the week with the exception of Saturday.

  • $35
  • Serving an eclectic Asian menu while set in an elegant, 150-year antique Methodist church
~       Closed Tuesday.

  • $23
  • $35 (includes wine)
  • Regional seasonal cuisine with Caribbean flair, often live entertainment but never a cover charge
  • A beautiful, chef-owned, 55-seat establishment with a cozy bar offering fine Italian/Sicilian cuisine
~       Restaurant Week menu available each night throughout, but Saturday just until 5:45.

  • $35
  • Homemade Mediterranean cuisine & a select wine list in a comfortable, sophisticated atmosphere
~       Restaurant Week menu available Tuesday - Friday.

  • $25
  • The luscious richness of French cuisine mixed with a soupcon of brighter, lighter flavors
~       Restaurant Week prix fixe menu varies slightly each night but will be offered in the Bistro all month!

  • $35
  • In the true Italian tradition, seasonality & locally-sourced ingredients are the foundation of this menu
~       Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.

  • $35
  • A unique take on fresh Mexican cuisine and cocktails offered in a fun, sophisticated atmosphere
~       Restaurant Week menu available Monday, Oct 10th - Thursday, Oct 13th.

  • $35
  • A neighborhood hot spot with artful, contemporary cuisine more about flavor than fussiness
~       Restaurant Week menu available Monday, Oct 10th - Thursday, Oct 13th.

  • $23.95
  • Live well, eat well & be social with authentic Italian fare, a hand-picked wine list and a charcoal grill
~       Closed Tuesday.

  • $35
  • A pastiche of seasonal contemporary American cuisine offered in a de-sanctified Catholic Church
~       Restaurant Week menu available Wednesday - Sunday, excluding Saturday.

  • $29.95 (wine incl.)
  • Enjoy a romantic dinner in this antique inn's airy Garden room; with classic guitar on the weekends
~       Restaurant Week menu available Wednesday - Sunday, 6pm - 9pm.

  • $35
  • $28
  • A fusion of cuisines from Asia, Europe and Hawaii with a spectacular waterfront view of Eel Pond
  • An extensive and innovative menu offered in an unrivalled, special-occasion-friendly location
~       Closed Monday & Tuesday but otherwise offering this prix fixe menu nightly throughout the fall season!

  • $35
  • A European-style bistro with over 75 wines by-the-glass and breathtaking harbor views
~       Restaurant Week menu available Thursday - Sunday.

  • $25.99
  • $28
  • $29
  • Serving great, homemade Italian food in a casual family dining atmosphere (under new ownership)
  • Homage to "Red" Auerbach is paid at this up-scale casual sports lounge by Old Silver Beach
  • Be transported to a hole-in-the-wall, Tuscan trattoria in the town square of Greve in Chianti, Italy
~       Restaurant Week menu may vary slightly each night, but availablity excludes Saturday.

  • $35 (4 courses!)
  • Inventive, locally-sourced contemporary American cuisine balanced with old-school charm
~      Closed Tuesday.

  • $25
  • $35
  • Offering great food served in an upscale, casual and romantic colonial setting on scenic Route 6A
  • Award-winning seasonal menu features the finest local seafood and a million-dollar harborfront view
~      Restaurant Week menu is available each night except Saturday.

  • $35 (includes wine)
  • $35
  • $30 (includes wine)
  • Serving native seafood and authentic Italian specialties; with a piano bar on Fri, Sat & Monday
  • An old-world Tuscan Trattoria with a contemporary flair promising the freshest quality available
  • Offering bistro-style American fare and a breathtaking view in intimate dining rooms at the mansion
~      Restaurant Week menu is available throughout the week with the exception of Saturday.

  • $30
  • One of the Cape's most intimate & romantic dining spots, with expertly prepared classic fare
~      Closed Monday. Selections may vary nightly.

  • $30(D) / (B&L avail)
  • An extensive menu suiting any taste or wallet with an emphasis on fresh and local ingredients
~       Note: 2-course lunch for $19 and this event's ONLY fine dining breakfast menu: 2 courses for $11 !

  • $25
  • $30 (includes wine)
  • A comfortable, unpretentious delivery of contemporary American cuisine with a European flair
  • Recognized by Cape Cod Life for ten years now with Best Lunch & Best Seafood Restaurant awards
~      Note: Also featuring a 3-course prix fixe lunch for just $18 !

  • $35
  • $32 (4 courses!)
  • Committed to using the freshest organic & local ingredients from both the land and sea
  • Specializing in the exotic; a wood-grilled, multi-ethnic fare meets Local Cape cooking
~      Menu available Monday - Saturday during Restaurant Week, then available Wednesday - Saturday the remainder of October!

  • $35 (4 courses!)
  • $25 (includes wine)
  • An unpretentious doorway leads to gastronomic Northern Italian delights in a cozy wine cellar
  • A full menu of exciting apps & salads, fabulous seafood & Italian specialties like thin-crust pizzas
~       Note: Also featuring a 3-course prix fixe lunch for just $19 !

  • $25 (4 courses!)
  • $28
  • Tapas, martinis, cocktails & dancing with DJs & live entertainment in a stylish urban atmosphere
  • An extensive, eclectic menu of sophisticated New England cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere
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