Location: Harwich
Top Restaurants in Harwich
Top Things to do in Harwich
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Harwich (/ˈhɑːrwɪtʃ/ HAR-witch) is a New England town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts in the United States. At the 2010 census it had a population of 12,243. The town is a popular vacation spot, located near the Cape Cod National Seashore. Harwich's beaches are on the Nantucket Sound side of Cape Cod. Harwich has three active harbors. Saquatucket, Wychmere and Allen Harbors are all in Harwich Port. The town of Harwich includes the villages of Pleasant Lake, West Harwich, East Harwich, Harwich Port, Harwich Center, North Harwich and South Harwich. Harwich is also home to the exclusive Wequassett Resort and Golf Club.
Things to do in Harwich
1. Schoolhouse Ice Cream
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By doubleoh8
Many choices, very fair prices, open til 10:30 in summer, nice staff. Sit inside or out. Downside is limited parking but you can figure something out. You want ice cream you go HERE. It's that simple... cause it's really good stuff.
2. Viera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By Taylor B - Chicago, Illinois
The first thing you learn when vacationing in the Boston/Cape Cod area is how many quality restaurants there are to behold. The second thing is you better like seafood. Viera, located at 11 Route 28 in West Harwich, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, is considered one of the top 10 restaurants on the Cape. Probably because chef Benjamin Porter serves some wonderful seafood dishes and some out-of-the-Cape desserts. We started with fresh clam chowder, Classic Caesar salad and a house-made Charcuterie Board with meats, pickles, breads and jams. For entrees, my wife chose sauteed Cape sea scallops over pan seared local codfish and Italian sausage pasta while I opted for pan seared North Atlantic halibut over sauteed organic salmon and poached local lobster. Dessert was a treat. There were several tasty and tempting options and we finally decided to share roasted strawberry and coconut panna cotta and almond streusel with strawberry Sambuca sorbet. That certainly beats vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce. There are so many varieties of seafood available in New England and it is interesting to see why local chefs choose one fish from another and how they prepare them. At Viera, you don't have to choose seafood--but you should.
3. Aunties' Ice Cream Parlor
Overall Ratings
5 based on 209 reviews
Enjoy a step back in time at one of Cape Cod's only year-round ice cream establishments serving traditional ice cream treats - cones and cups, sundaes, frappes, malts, floats, and old-fashioned ice cream sodas. At any one time we feature 36 flavors of delicious, creamy super-premium ice cream and amazing low-fat frozen yogurt made by Polar Cave (of Mashpee.) For our dairy-free fans, we also offer four flavors of Richie's super premium Italian Ice.
Reviewed By kmcghee81 - Meriden, Connecticut
Aunties comes in second after Sundae School. I like that its located in the downtown Dennisport area. Lots of seating and lots of flavor offerings. Will come again!
4. The Talkative Pig
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By Cgina23 - Farmington, Connecticut
First time visit with family. While restaurant is small, you will not be disappointed. Lively place, friendly staff, & locals frequent it. Mushroom/chicken risotto was very good & fiancé enjoyed beed short rib. Rest of family had their usual chicken dish...yum! & don't pass on the baguette...so so good!
5. Marion's Pie Shop-
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 425 reviews
we are closed for a winter break December 25th and will reopen February 14th, 2017
Reviewed By capec0dtraveler - Orleans, Massachusetts
We have gone here for years for the best pies on the Cape. They have a large selection of berry pies that are all the best. We have not tried their seafood pies but others claim them to be excellent.
6. Ocean House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 904 reviews
Reviewed By bigguynred - Albany NY
My wife and I stopped with a few other couples before and after a wedding. Simply put, this bar is ridiculously and the atmosphere outstanding. Great food, excellent cocktails and the band was great. Upscale fun at its finest!
7. Woolfies Bakery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Woolfie's is a seasonal Bakery Open Weekends May & June, Seven days July & August and Weekends September & October. Thank you!
Reviewed By Tara1016 - Montreal, Canada
This is a must stop for breakfast or a snack. All of their baked goods are so delicious - you can't go wrong with any of them. Croissants are amazing and the muffins are HUGE and so yummy. Their iced coffee is also one of my favourites. This place is always packed, so it's often hard to find a seat. Most people take their food to go.
8. Twenty Eight Atlantic
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By Mark B - Cawston, Norwich
This restaurant was recommend to us as the perfect place to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We were not disappointed. The place is beautiful and the views over the bay are stunning. The staff certainly know how to look after you. We were made to feel very special at every point during the evening.
The food was exceptional in taste and presentation and the little tasters were a nice touch. The lobster carbonara was a spectacular entree followed by fresh pan fried scallops and then ending with a floating island dessert. Aaron our waiter was very friendly, professional and attentive making it a night to remember.
9. Sundae School Harwich Port
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By Richard C - Charlestown, New Hampshire
Hand made ice cream on Cape Cod, what a combination. Lines were long but the staff was extremely good at what they do.
10. Corner Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By bmk1459 - Falmouth, Massachusetts
I had heard many good reviews of this place, so I finally tried it as I am in the area on business a lot. I ordered the Italian on ciabatta bread which is one of my favorite sandwiches. I was disappointed when a mess of meat and cheese overloaded with hot peppers was unwrapped. I could only eat half the sandwich whereas it was such a poor example of this classic great Italian sandwich. I would not recommend this place on this experience.
