Scargo Cafe
799 main st.rt. 6a, +1 508-385-8200, (http://www.scargocafe.com/). nice casual place right across from the theatre.
Chapin's Restaurant
85 taunton av., +1 508-385-7000, (http://www.chapinsrestaur...). "beach casual" featuring outdoor raw bar.
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.
Gina's by the Sea
134 taunton av., +1 508-385-3213.
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.
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.
Ocean House
Depot st. dennisport, +1 508-394-0700, (http://www.oceanhouserest...). top notch dining overlooking nantucket sound. rated excellent by zagat. $20-$35.
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.
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.