Guidebook for Provincetown
Food Scene
An iconic Provincetown institution, The Red Inn is a historic building only a few steps from our place. Built in 1805, when you step across the threshold you are immediately taken by the historic character of the restaurant. While The Red Inn is amazing in all seasons, our favorite time of year to eat here is during the winter months. Sitting alongside the frozen bay and a fireplace, we love to enjoy a cocktail and their lobster and artichoke fondue. Since many of you are visiting in the warmer months, make reservations for dinner but come early for a drink at the bar or in one of the adirondack chairs on their deck.
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The Red Inn
15 Commercial StAn iconic Provincetown institution, The Red Inn is a historic building only a few steps from our place. Built in 1805, when you step across the threshold you are immediately taken by the historic character of the restaurant. While The Red Inn is amazing in all seasons, our favorite time of year to eat here is during the winter months. Sitting alongside the frozen bay and a fireplace, we love to enjoy a cocktail and their lobster and artichoke fondue. Since many of you are visiting in the warmer months, make reservations for dinner but come early for a drink at the bar or in one of the adirondack chairs on their deck.
Because it is very close to our home, we rarely start our day without coffee and a pastry from Relish and our beach days always feature a packed lunch from here as well. If you find yourself on the beach at our property and want something quick to eat or drink, Relish is the easiest place to go to.
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Relish Bakery & Sandwich Shop
93 Commercial StBecause it is very close to our home, we rarely start our day without coffee and a pastry from Relish and our beach days always feature a packed lunch from here as well. If you find yourself on the beach at our property and want something quick to eat or drink, Relish is the easiest place to go to.
Charming and quaint with a community feel, this place is a great option for breakfast on Commercial St. The walls are decorated with local art, and the staff goes above and beyond. They also serve dinner as well, though we have not tried their menu as of yet.
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Cafe Heaven
199 Commercial StCharming and quaint with a community feel, this place is a great option for breakfast on Commercial St. The walls are decorated with local art, and the staff goes above and beyond. They also serve dinner as well, though we have not tried their menu as of yet.
While you can walk to Liz's from our place, they also have a small parking lot where you might be able to find a spot. We love their eggs benedict options and coffee that reminds us of a favorite local diner near our home. If you like sitting at the counter, the "counter" here is an old boat which is fantastic. If you are a group of two or three, you can elect to sit at the community table in the window where you have the chance to sit with a few kind strangers and strike up interesting conversation.
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Liz's Cafe Anybody's Bar
31 Bradford StWhile you can walk to Liz's from our place, they also have a small parking lot where you might be able to find a spot. We love their eggs benedict options and coffee that reminds us of a favorite local diner near our home. If you like sitting at the counter, the "counter" here is an old boat which is fantastic. If you are a group of two or three, you can elect to sit at the community table in the window where you have the chance to sit with a few kind strangers and strike up interesting conversation.
This place holds a special place for us as we hosted our wedding dinner here after the ceremony. Located in the East End of town, the upstairs of the Mews has a casual cafe feel, while the downstairs offers a more formal atmosphere. Regardless of where your table is, you will experience phenomenal food and some of the best staff on the Cape. This place is a must while you stay with us.
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The Mews Restaurant & Cafe
429 Commercial StThis place holds a special place for us as we hosted our wedding dinner here after the ceremony. Located in the East End of town, the upstairs of the Mews has a casual cafe feel, while the downstairs offers a more formal atmosphere. Regardless of where your table is, you will experience phenomenal food and some of the best staff on the Cape. This place is a must while you stay with us.
Victor's is a great option if you want to try different types of food while you are in town. Known for their tapas fare served in dining room decorated in flawless coastal style, you will not have a bad meal. It is off the main strip, yet is a short walk from our home.
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Victor's
175 Bradford Street ExtVictor's is a great option if you want to try different types of food while you are in town. Known for their tapas fare served in dining room decorated in flawless coastal style, you will not have a bad meal. It is off the main strip, yet is a short walk from our home.
A hidden gem located on the second floor of Whaler's Wharf, Ross' Grill has a great selection of American fare and a superb wine/cocktail list. The dining room is small, so reservations are a must if you want to eat during peak times. If you can arrange a reservation at sunset, you can watch the sky over the bay turn a myriad of colors right from your table.
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Ross' Grill
237 Commercial StA hidden gem located on the second floor of Whaler's Wharf, Ross' Grill has a great selection of American fare and a superb wine/cocktail list. The dining room is small, so reservations are a must if you want to eat during peak times. If you can arrange a reservation at sunset, you can watch the sky over the bay turn a myriad of colors right from your table.
Joe is the place to go in the AM when you are in Provincetown. Great patio, cozy interior, and a wide array of baked goods and sandwiches for every taste. If you are early risers and can get yourself there early, you can easily beat the crowd and get a good seat. Otherwise, you can join those who like to sleep in and sit along the brick wall along the sidewalk which is fun as well.
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Joe Coffee & Cafe
170 Commercial StJoe is the place to go in the AM when you are in Provincetown. Great patio, cozy interior, and a wide array of baked goods and sandwiches for every taste. If you are early risers and can get yourself there early, you can easily beat the crowd and get a good seat. Otherwise, you can join those who like to sleep in and sit along the brick wall along the sidewalk which is fun as well.
As parents, we appreciate having a place like Bubala's. It is perfect for children and families and they offer outdoor seating for pets which makes this a great location for us. We typically go here for a late lunch/early dinner and are never disappointed. Sip a Jackie O martini on the patio and watch the activity of Commercial street, or choose an indoor location and get a glimpse of the bay.
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Bubala's By the Bay
185 Commercial St As parents, we appreciate having a place like Bubala's. It is perfect for children and families and they offer outdoor seating for pets which makes this a great location for us. We typically go here for a late lunch/early dinner and are never disappointed. Sip a Jackie O martini on the patio and watch the activity of Commercial street, or choose an indoor location and get a glimpse of the bay.
Patio is a great place for good food and people watching. As you can imagine, they are well known for their gigantic patio, so sitting outside is a must when you try this place.
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Patio American Grill & Cocktail Bar
328 Commercial StPatio is a great place for good food and people watching. As you can imagine, they are well known for their gigantic patio, so sitting outside is a must when you try this place.
Drinking a French 75 and slurping oysters on their patio is one of our favorite things to do during the summer months.
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Spindler's
386 Commercial StDrinking a French 75 and slurping oysters on their patio is one of our favorite things to do during the summer months.
Very short walk from our condo and easy to walk right past if you aren't paying attention. Choose between eating outdoors, on the water, or inside their quaint restaurant. Their Italian menu will offer a nice break from the standard lobster rolls.
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Sal's Place
99 Commercial St Very short walk from our condo and easy to walk right past if you aren't paying attention. Choose between eating outdoors, on the water, or inside their quaint restaurant. Their Italian menu will offer a nice break from the standard lobster rolls.
Feel like staying in? George's Pizza is an excellent option - and they deliver!
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George's Pizza
275 Commercial StFeel like staying in? George's Pizza is an excellent option - and they deliver!
Jimmy's HideAway
179 Commercial StEssentials
When we come to town we always stop by to get what we need to cook at home. Our kitchen is appointed with the utensils you need to make a great meal at home, but stop here to get the ingredients :)
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Stop & Shop
474 Station AveWhen we come to town we always stop by to get what we need to cook at home. Our kitchen is appointed with the utensils you need to make a great meal at home, but stop here to get the ingredients :)
A charming, local-feel. You can get your forgotten essentials here, but the pricing reflects the location. If you need that tube of toothpaste, find your way to Stop and Shop if you can.
Adams
250 Commercial St A charming, local-feel. You can get your forgotten essentials here, but the pricing reflects the location. If you need that tube of toothpaste, find your way to Stop and Shop if you can.
This is a hardware store that offers more than your typical hardware store (no groceries, however). They offer free parking to customers.
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Lands End Marine Supply
337 Commercial StThis is a hardware store that offers more than your typical hardware store (no groceries, however). They offer free parking to customers.
Great place for wine and liquors, that is a short stroll from our place. We love the "wine in a can" options in the cooler. They pack quite the punch and are easy to pack for the beach. Friendly and knowledgable staff.
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Perry's Fine Wines & Liquors
1 Tremont StGreat place for wine and liquors, that is a short stroll from our place. We love the "wine in a can" options in the cooler. They pack quite the punch and are easy to pack for the beach. Friendly and knowledgable staff.
Parks & Nature
Praia de Herring Cove
Province Lands RdPraia Race Point
Sightseeing
Race Point Lighthouse
No visit to Ptown is complete without a climb to the top of the monument for a "monumental" view of our favorite town. Swing through the museum while you are there to learn more about Ptown's place in history as the first landing spot of the pilgrims.
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Monumento dos Peregrinos
1 High Pole Hill RdNo visit to Ptown is complete without a climb to the top of the monument for a "monumental" view of our favorite town. Swing through the museum while you are there to learn more about Ptown's place in history as the first landing spot of the pilgrims.
Located near our home, you can visit the place where the pilgrims first docked in the new world. Given its remote location, it is not often busy even during peak season. While you are down there, take a look at the breathtaking dunes. Catch a sunset here too, if you can.
Pilgrim's First Landing Park
Located near our home, you can visit the place where the pilgrims first docked in the new world. Given its remote location, it is not often busy even during peak season. While you are down there, take a look at the breathtaking dunes. Catch a sunset here too, if you can.
Small stores and galleries line the pier, and ferries go back and forth from Boston throughout the day bringing people to and fro.
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MacMillan Pier
MacMillan PierSmall stores and galleries line the pier, and ferries go back and forth from Boston throughout the day bringing people to and fro.
Even though you can see it from the community deck at our place, its worth a visit up close. You can catch a ferry shuttle from town and spend the day at the remote beach that surrounds it.
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Long Point Light Station
Even though you can see it from the community deck at our place, its worth a visit up close. You can catch a ferry shuttle from town and spend the day at the remote beach that surrounds it.
Getting Around
Boston Harbor Cruises Info
24 MacMillan PierLeave your car and rent a bike! You can secure your bike on the bike rack located on our deck.
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Ptown Bikes
42 Bradford St Leave your car and rent a bike! You can secure your bike on the bike rack located on our deck.
Arts & Culture
Cortile Gallery
230 Commercial StProvincetown Art Association and Museum
460 Commercial StSaid to be one of the most haunted buildings in Ptown, the library also features community events throughout the year.
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Biblioteca de Provincetown
356 Commercial StSaid to be one of the most haunted buildings in Ptown, the library also features community events throughout the year.
T J Walton Gallery
153 Commercial StreetStop by and see the recognizable whale tail collection of hers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite spot during the warmer months, this bar offers incredible views of the harbor. There are also affordable eateries in the area where you can grab a slice of pizza, a burrito or some ice cream and head to the deck for spectacular views. We've been known to stop here "for a quick drink" before dinner and end up staying for an extra sip or two.
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Aqua Bar
207 Commercial StOur favorite spot during the warmer months, this bar offers incredible views of the harbor. There are also affordable eateries in the area where you can grab a slice of pizza, a burrito or some ice cream and head to the deck for spectacular views. We've been known to stop here "for a quick drink" before dinner and end up staying for an extra sip or two.
Great waterfront cocktail lounge. Swing by for a break during shopping and sight seeing and walk along their pier with your drink in hand.
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Harbor Lounge
359 Commercial StGreat waterfront cocktail lounge. Swing by for a break during shopping and sight seeing and walk along their pier with your drink in hand.
Great selection of musicians if you are in the mood for live music. While not the only music venue in town, it is a short walk from our place and the crowd is always fun.
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Tin Pan Alley
269 Commercial StGreat selection of musicians if you are in the mood for live music. While not the only music venue in town, it is a short walk from our place and the crowd is always fun.
If you are in the mood to hang out with some locals and enjoy a no-frills experience, then you must try this place. If they are offering drag karaoke - even better!
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Governor Bradford
312 Commercial StIf you are in the mood to hang out with some locals and enjoy a no-frills experience, then you must try this place. If they are offering drag karaoke - even better!
Tea Dance = summer in Provincetown. No visit to Ptown is completed without catching tea at 4pm each day here. Order the punch if you are looking for a cocktail that is subtle but effective and dance to some amazing tunes while enjoying the breeze from the bay.
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Boatslip Resort & Beach Club
161 Commercial StTea Dance = summer in Provincetown. No visit to Ptown is completed without catching tea at 4pm each day here. Order the punch if you are looking for a cocktail that is subtle but effective and dance to some amazing tunes while enjoying the breeze from the bay.