The Lobster Pot in Provincetown Is for Sale

A landmark restaurant at the tip of Cape Cod is on the market.

According to a source, the Lobster Pot in Provincetown is up for sale, with an article from WBSM and a real estate page showing that the Commercial Street spot is listed $14 million. The restaurant has been under its current ownership since 1979 when the McNulty family took over operations, and is known for such options as oysters, steamers, clam chowder, cioppino, baked Portuguese clams, grilled swordfish, boiled lobster, baked stuffed lobster, fried calamari, fish and chips, and more.

The address for the Lobster Pot is 321 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657. Its website can be found at https://www.ptownlobsterpot.com/

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News Elsewhere: Cooke's Seafood in Hyannis Is Closing

 Another Cape Cod institution is going to be closing its doors permanently.

According to a source, Cooke's Seafood in Hyannis is shutting down for good later this fall, with a Facebook post from the place confirming this, saying the following in a Facebook post:

After 43 seasons, Cooke's Seafood in Hyannis is closing its doors for the last time on Sunday, November 29, 2020. The Haidas Family is proud to have consistently served the best in seafood with a friendly smile. Our customers' dedication to Cooke's has been a blessing, and we thank each of you for your support throughout the decades. We are also grateful to our long time staff, who have always been part of our family. Please join us this fall so we can thank you in person and say a proper goodbye to a long standing tradition.

Cooke's is known in part for its fried seafood options including such dishes as fried oysters, clams, shrimp, scallops, sole, and calamari, while also offering broiled and grilled seafood, lobster rolls, stuffed quahogs, and more.

A few other well-known Cape Cod restaurants have closed over the past few months, including The Lobster Claw in Orleans and the Roadhouse Cafe in Hyannis, the latter of which is for sale and shuttered "for the foreseeable future." (It appears that Cooke's Seafood locations in Mashpee and Orleans will remain in operation, though if we hear otherwise, we will post an update here.)

The address for Cooke's Seafood in Hyannis is 1120 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA, 02601. The website for the restaurant is at https://cookesseafood.com/

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News Elsewhere: The Lobster Claw in Orleans Is Closing for Good
News Elsewhere: Roadhouse Cafe Food + Drink in Hyannis Is Up for Sale

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News Elsewhere: The Lobster Claw in Orleans Is Closing for Good

A decades-old mainstay for seafood on the Outer Cape is shutting down.

According to Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting, The Lobster Claw in Orleans is closing its doors permanently, with a Facebook post from the Route 6A restaurant saying that "...it's time for the Berig family to say so long and retire! So many great friends have been made and the Berig's will miss you all so much, but all good things must come to an end!" The post mentions that the last day for the dining spot will be Sunday, September 13.

The family behind The Lobster Claw took over the space 51 years ago, though its website indicates that the restaurant apparently got its start back in 1962. Its menu includes such options as clam chowder, littlenecks, shrimp cocktail, lobster rolls, boiled lobster, lobster newburg, fried lobster, steamed mussels, broiled bluefish, fried sole, and poached haddock.

The address for The Lobster Claw is 42 Cranberry Highway (Route 6A), Orleans, MA, 02653. Its website can be found at http://www.lobsterclaw.com/

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News Elsewhere: Roadhouse Cafe Food + Drink in Hyannis Is Up for Sale

A casual upscale restaurant on the Cape that has gained much recognition over the years is on the market.

According to a source, Roadhouse Cafe Food + Drink in Hyannis is for sale, with a picture of the South Street spot indeed showing a "For Sale" sign out front. Earlier, a note on the restaurant's website mentioned that "...due to the restrictions brought about by COVID-19, the Roadhouse Cafe is closed for the foreseeable future. Thank you for your loyalty and support over the years" while also referring people to its other dining spots, including Colombo's Cafe & Pastries, The Black Cat Tavern, Black Cat Harbor Shack, and the Shack Out Back, all of which are in Hyannis and all of which are open for the season (outdoor dining only for now).

Roadhouse Cafe Food + Drink, which has been in business for nearly 40 years, is known in part for its steak and seafood dishes along with its piano bar, with the restaurant being featured on WCVB's Chronicle along with Cape Cod Life, Boston Magazine, and other publications and media outlets, according to its site.

The address for Roadhouse Cafe Food + Drink is 488 South Street, Hyannis, MA, 02601.

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The Lobster Pot in Provincetown Plans to Expand Regionally -- And Perhaps Nationally

by Marc Hurwitz

A landmark seafood restaurant at the tip of Cape Cod is looking to expand in a big way.

Ptownie is reporting (via RestaurantNews.com) that The Lobster Pot in Provincetown is planning to open new franchised locations in the Northeast, though it could also expand nationally as well. Both websites say that Emerging Franchises is working with the restaurant to help them grow the business, though no specific franchised locations have been mentioned as of yet.

The Lobster Pot, which first opened on Commercial Street in 1979, is a local institution that offers such items as oysters, mussels marinara, clam chowder seafood pesto, baked cod, lobster rolls, baked stuffed lobster, boiled lobster, filet mignon, and grilled chicken. The website for the restaurant (which is closed until the spring) can be found at https://www.ptownlobsterpot.com/

Thanks to a source for initially bringing this to our attention.

[February 18 update: An article in boston.com states that owner/chef Tim McNulty of The Lobster Pot hopes to open two new locations by the end of this year and another two per year starting in 2019, though no specific locations have been given.]

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News Elsewhere: Pufferbellies Nightclub in Hyannis to Be Replaced by a Ferry Parking Lot

An infamous Cape Cod nightclub and entertainment complex has been sold, and it will eventually be replaced by a parking lot for people heading to the islands.

The Cape Cod Times is reporting that Pufferbellies Nightclub in Hyannis (and its property) has been bought by "a trust on behalf of Hy-Line Cruises," with the property slated to be turned into off-site parking for the ferry company that runs boats to and from Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The article mentions that the club still has a two-year lease, so it will remain open this summer and may be open next summer as well if it decides to do so; once the lease runs out, redevelopment will begin.

Pufferbellies first opened in the early 1980s and was one of a number of clubs that were wildly popular with college students for many years. The complex has also had its share of problems over the years, with the club losing its license for a week back in 2011 because of a number of violent incidents, according to an earlier Cape Cod Times article.

The address for Pufferbellies is 183 Iyannough Road (Route 28), Hyannis, MA, 02601.

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News Elsewhere: The Mill Hill Club in West Yarmouth to Be Demolished Today

A landmark nightclub on Cape Cod that closed a few years ago is saying its final farewell today.

According to an article in Cape Cod Today, the building in West Yarmouth that once housed the Mill Hill Club is being demolished this morning, with plans in place to construct a memory care facility at the site on Route 28 just east of Hyannis. The club, which first opened in the 1960s, featured such acts as Herb Reed and BB King as well as countless local bands, and it was also known for as a place to go for happy hour back in the day.

The article mentions that a Mill Hill Club Demolition Day Celebration is taking place this morning, with the public being invited to join town officials and others to say goodbye to the nightclub over a continental breakfast and coffee.

The address for the Mill Hill Club was 164 Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA, 02673.

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Ice Cream Smuggler in Dennis Included Among TripAdvisor's Top 10 Ice Cream Shops in America

A popular travel website that features user reviews of hotels and restaurants in the United States and beyond has included a Cape Cod spot among its top 10 ice cream shops in America.

CBS Boston is reporting that TripAdvisor mentions the Ice Cream Smuggler in Dennis in its list of best ice cream shops, which is based on user reviews. The 30-year-old shop, which is located on Route 6A in the center of town, joins such places as Holy Cow in Brooklyn, NY, Leo's Ice Cream in Carlisle, PA, and OwowCow Creamery in Ottsville, PA. Others on the list include Dietsch Brothers Inc. in Findlay, OH, Pink Pelican Ice Cream Bar in Panama City Beach, FL, Sweet Cow in Louisville, CO, Broom's Bloom Dairy in Bel Air, MD, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream in Bonita Springs, FL, and Cowlicks Hand Made Ice Cream in Fort Bragg, CA.

The address for the Ice Cream Smuggler is 716 Main Street (Route 6A), Dennis, MA, 02638. Its website can be found at http://www.icecreamsmuggler.com/

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Cape Cod Restaurant Week to Be Held May 13-19, 2013

Cape Cod Restaurant Week is returning in May, and the event now has a new owner and operator.

Starting on Monday, May 13 and running through Sunday, May 19, the popular event will be taking place across the Cape, with a number of dining spots participating, and Boston Chefs, Inc., which has been promoting Boston Restaurant Week for nearly 10 years, is now overseeing Cape Cod Restaurant Week. Prices for fixed-price meals will be $25, $30, or $35 per person (depending on the restaurant and whether a 3- or 4-course meal is ordered), with a few of the participating spots including 400 East in Harwich, Barnstable Tavern in Barnstable, Chapoquoit Grill in Falmouth, Colombo's Cafe in Hyannis, Nauset Beach Club Restaurant in Orleans, Siena Restaurant in Mashpee, and Van Renssalaer's Restaurant in Wellfleet.

For more information on the Spring 2013 Cape Cod Restaurant Week, please go to the link below:

http://www.capecodrestaurantweek.com/

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Adrian's Restaurant in North Truro Has Closed

A popular Cape Cod restaurant that was the site of a 2011 pop-up dining spot created by a couple of Boston folks has closed its doors for good.

Wicked Local Wellfleet is reporting that Adrian's Restaurant on North Truro has shut down after being in business for 28 years. The article states that the husband and wife who were behind the place--Annette and Adrian Cyr--have decided to "end this chapter in our lives and begin another," with future plans being unknown at the time, though Annette says that they would "love to combine food and education in some way."

Last summer, Adrian's hosted a pop-up restaurant from the same folks (Will Gilson and Aaron Cohen of Eat Boston) who have been behind Boston-area pop-ups at the Mizu Salon in the Back Bay, the Boston Center for Adult Education in downtown Boston, Taza Chocolate and Bloc 11 in Somerville, and Mohr & McPherson in the South End. The New York-based Big Gay Ice Cream Truck also set up shop there last summer.

The address for this now-closed dining spot on the Cape was: Adrian's Restaurant, 535 U.S. Route 6, North Truro, MA, 02652.


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Clancy's in Dennisport Wins the 2011 Chowderfest

A Cape Cod restaurant that has been in business for a quarter century has won this year's Chowderfest in Boston.

According to the Boston Harborfest website, Clancy's in Dennisport was the winner of the 30th annual Chowderfest, which took place on City Hall Plaza Sunday, July 3. Clancy's beat out five other participants, including Anthem Kitchen and Bar at Faneuil Hall, which came in second place, and the Ipswich Clambake Company in Ipswich, which was awarded third place. Other participants included the Chart House, Jerry Remy's, and Mr. Dooley's Boston Tavern.

Clancy's is located at 8 Upper County Road, which is between Route 6 and Route 28 in Dennisport.

For more information on the results of the 2011 Chowderfest, please go to the link below.

http://www.bostonharborfest.com/chowderfest.html

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News Elsewhere: Cape Land and Sea Harvest to Be Held September 24-26, 2010

A celebration of the use of local foods is coming to Cape Cod in September, with a number of restaurants across the Cape participating.

The fifth annual Cape Land and Sea Harvest (CLASH) will be held from Friday, September 24 to Sunday, September 26, 2010, and all kinds of events will be going on throughout the three days. Included will be tastings, tours, a season-ending farmers market, a farm to table event, and an ice cream ScoopApalooza. Participating restaurants include The Barnstable Restaurant and Tavern in Barnstable, the Bee-Hive Tavern in East Sandwich, Blackfish in Truro, Cape Sea Grille in Harwich Port, Harvest Gallery Wine Bar in Dennis, The Regatta of Cotuit in Cotuit, Tiny's in Provincetown, The Wicked Oyster in Wellfleet, and more.

For more information on the fifth annual Cape Land and Sea Harvest, please go to the following link:

http://www.ediblecommunities.com/clash/

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Latest Review: Betsy's Diner, Falmouth

The latest review on the Boston's Hidden Restaurants Web site is for a classic fifties-style diner in Falmouth, MA, called Betsy's Diner. Located on Main Street (Route 28) just west of the center of town, this Cape Cod diner is a local favorite that features big breakfasts and lunches at reasonable prices. The diner has a front section with counter seating, as well as a dining area to the left with a jukebox and plenty of tables. To read more about Betsy's Diner in Falmouth, please click on the link above.

Wellfleet OysterFest Coming October 18-19, 2008

The 2008 Wellfleet OysterFest is returning to Cape Cod this weekend. Starting on Saturday, October 18 and running through Sunday, October 19, the two-day festival in the center of Wellfleet is free of charge and will feature a variety of events, including music, an arts and crafts fair, cooking demonstrations, and oyster shucking contests. Food will be offered by a number of dining spots, including the Flying Fish Cafe, Moby Dick's Restaurant, Terra Luna, Mac's Seafood, Mustard Seed Kitchen, and many more.

For complete information on the 2008 Wellfleet OysterFest including hours, events, and directions, please go to the Wellfleet OysterFest Web site below:

http://www.wellfleetoysterfest.org/