Chapin's Restaurant
85 taunton av., +1 508-385-7000, (http://www.chapinsrestaur...). "beach casual" featuring outdoor raw bar.
LaScala Restaurant
A family-friendly Italian restaurant focused on serving fresh, simple, delicious Italian food in a comfortable, home-like setting where everyone is welcomed as family and friends.
Scargo Cafe
799 main st.rt. 6a, +1 508-385-8200, (http://www.scargocafe.com/). nice casual place right across from the theatre.
Gina's by the Sea
134 taunton av., +1 508-385-3213.
The Red Pheasant Inn
905 main st., +1 508-385-2133, (http://www.redpheasantinn.com/). apr-dec daily 5pm-9:30pm; jan-mar w-su 5pm-9:30pm. $20-$30.
Kream N' Kone
Route 28, west dennis, (http://kreamnkone.com/). very affordable local seafood restaurant, known for its excellent fried seafood. regularly recognized by cape cod life magazine and various surveys.
The Sundae School
Lower county road, dennisport. one of the most popular ice cream shops in dennis. a favorite of locals and tourists alike. has a player piano and a neighboring candy shop.
The Lighthouse Inn
1 lighthouse inn road, west dennis, +1 508-398-2244, fax: +1 508-398-5658, (http://www.lighthouseinn.com). great oceanside location, some imaginative dinners. lousy, small wine glasses. $19-$2th8.
Ocean House
Depot st. dennisport, +1 508-394-0700, (http://www.oceanhouserest...). top notch dining overlooking nantucket sound. rated excellent by zagat. $20-$35.