The Pheasant, Dennis, MA., 9/26/25

entrance – 905 Main St, Dennis, MA 02638-1419

The Pheasant is owned and operated by Adam and Erica Dunn with Andrew Reilly as Executive Chef.  They strive to present locally sourced and sustainable products with all their seafood being wild caught for the local New England waters.  It’s in an old building with a series of rooms, 4 tables on the patio and 7 bar stools as well as high top tables in the bar.   The floors look quite old and there are benches along the walls for seating to match with small tables.  The problem there was the heights did not align at all which was also partly due to the uneven floor.   Music was in the background the the lighting was slightly lowered.  Lots of windows were in  the rooms as well as decorative articles placed throughout.   It had a large parking lot and a good wine list.  The menu evolves seasonally and the plates are designed with sharing in mind.  We took that to heart and ordered a number of their small plates to share rather than a couple big, heavy plates.  Service was friendly and a bit goofy but it was well paced and didn’t overwhelm the small table.  The food was mixed but overall it’s worth checking out if you’re in Cape Cod. Continue reading

Sesuit Harbor Cafe, Dennis, MA., 9/26/25

building – 357 Sesuit Neck Rd, Dennis, MA 02638

Sesuit Harbor Cafe is a family owned business in its 26th season in the Northside Marina on Cape Cod Bay.  They serve breakfast and lunch daily from 7 – 2:30.  You order inside the building, decorated with boat bumpers, that also has lots of souvenirs for sale and then find a spot at one of the many picnic tables out back.   They call your number when your order is ready and bring it out to you.  Boats are parked nearby and run through the water beside you.  It is a cash only place.  It was quite popular with a combination of locals and tourists.  The food is prepared quickly and they have a number of non-seafood options if you’re so inclined.  We wanted to try their lobster roll as well as their whole belly clams.   It seemed like slightly less in the toasted bread than yesterday but lettuce was not mixed in.  It was mostly large chunks of meat but the mayo melded in some shreds.  The flavor was good.  Slaw was lightly dressed and fine and the fries were a coated variety.  I’d go again cause it’s a pretty place to sit and the food was nicely fresh and tasty. Continue reading