Restaurants in Provincetown
Ice Cream & Sweets
Not only a good spot to satisfy any ice cream cravings, Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop, 258 Commercial St., in the center of town (tel. 508/487-3360; www.benjerry.com/provincetown), is also handy for refueling midstroll with a fresh-fruit drink. Open noon to 1:30am. The place to go for gourmet chocolates (and some that are naughty in more ways than one) is Purple Feather, 334 Commercial St., in the center of town (tel. 508/487-9100; www.thepurplefeather.com). This is also the place to come for adult sorbets, like Mojito Sorbetto. The cafe here serves good paninis. Open 11am to midnight.
Takeout & Picnic Fare
Angel Foods, 467 Commercial St., in the East End (tel. 508/487-6666; www.angelfoods.com), is a gourmet takeout shop offering Italian specialties and other scrumptious prepared foods to go. Open 7am to 8pm.
The rollwiches -- pita bread packed with a wide range of fillings -- at Box Lunch, 353 Commercial St., in the center of town (tel. 508/487-6026; www.boxlunch.com), are ideal for a strolling lunch. Open 8:30am to 8pm.
One thing you absolutely have to do while in town is peruse the cases of pasties (meat pies) and pastries at Provincetown Portuguese Bakery, 299 Commercial St., in the center of town (tel. 508/487-1803). Point to a few and take your surprise package out on the pier for delectation. Though perhaps not the wisest course for the whale-watch-bound, it's the best way to sample the scrumptious international output of this beloved institution. Open daily 7am to 11pm. Closed November to early April.
Some tasty pizza slices can be found at Twist'd Sisters New York Pizza, at 293 Commercial St., in the center of town (tel. 508/487-6973; www.twistdsisters.com), which is conveniently located near Macmillan Wharf and offers creative toppings like breaded eggplant. Open 10am to 2am.
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9 Ryder Seaside Dining
This is a real find, a harbor shack converted into an intimate little restaurant. Candles twinkle and historic photos of old Provincetown line the walls. Servers are a bit more professional than usual on the Cape, the better to explain the menu items and make educated…$$$Around Town - International
Bubala’s by the Bay
People-watching is the name of the game here. There is really no better place to do it than the immense patio in the front of the restaurant. Inside, there is a large colorful wall mural that speaks to the lightheartedness of the whole enterprise. The international flavor is apparent…$$Around Town - American
Cafe Heaven
Cafe Heaven, a double storefront cafe in the west end of town with a sophisticated urban feel, wins the prize for best breakfast in Provincetown. Colorful paintings adorn the walls and the large windows and bar area look out on bustling Commercial Street. Freshly baked breads,…$$Around Town - Diner
Chach
This take on the classic diner is chef-owned (by Chach, natch)—everything is homemade. Breakfast options, like the French toast with blackberry crumble or the breakfast quesadilla, really are worth waking up for. For lunch, try the beer-battered crispy cod sandwich with homemade…$Around Town - New American
Devon’s
This intimate 37-seat restaurant, a repurposed boat shack, turns out some of the best meals in town. The focus is on local and organic foods. Look for unusual combinations on the small but precise menu. For starters, the lobster cake contains strawberries. Among the main courses, the…$$$Around Town - Burgers
Local 186
Hands-down the best burgers in town, and the house-made condiments, including the bacon jam, are wonderful, as are the fries. They also have great veggie burgers. On the lower level, the Grotto Bar has wild local acts and DJ dance parties late at night on weekends. A guest house…$$Around Town - International
Napi’s
Checking out Napi’s art collection is one of the main reasons to come to this big barn of a restaurant. Antique stained glass, carousel horses, and even a gorgeous chimney are worth the trip. The menu is massive and hits almost every country worth its culinary salt, including…$$$Around Town - New American Bistro
Ross’ Grill
This is the most unabashedly urban restaurant in P-town, one that wouldn’t be out of place in Boston or even New York. The restaurant is on the second floor of Whaler’s Wharf, with terrific views out to the harbor. But in such a clubby atmosphere, you almost feel like turning your…$$$Around Town - Southern Italian
Sal’s Place
Sal’s, begun in 1962 by the artist Sal Del Deo, has been a standby in recent years for an old-fashioned Italian meal. But a new young chef/owner has taken over and freshened up the space and the menu—there’s now a Living Well menu section with healthier foods, for instance, as well…Around Town - Pizza/Ice Cream
Spiritus Pizza
At one o’clock in the morning, this is the unofficial center of town, as bar habitués head here for a late-night snack and the front patio becomes an after-hours meet-and-greet (a polite way of saying a hook-up joint). The pizza here has a thin, chewy crust; it’s a little greasy and…$Around Town - International
The Canteen
The owners of this restaurant were inspired by summer dinner parties to create a twist on summer shack favorites like lobster rolls and fish-and-chips. This is a good place to try something you’ve never had, like kale and quinoa salad or the very unusual but delicious cod bánh mì (a…$Around Town - Seafood
The Lobster Pot
Yes, it is an institution. And you could do a lot worse than making your way to the upper level of the Lobster Pot and ordering a steaming bowl of Tim’s clam chowder while you watch the boats come and go from the harbor. Or make a meal of it and order one of the signature…$$Around Town - International/American Fusion
The Mews Restaurant & Cafe
This granddaddy of the Provincetown restaurant scene can be counted on for great food and service. Downstairs is more formal, where the sandy beach is right out the window and the menu has the likes of filet mignon with Béarnaise sauce. Upstairs is an upscale lounge, and the menu…$$$Around Town - New American
The Red Inn
It’s a lovely expedition to go to the far west end of Commercial Street to this bright red restaurant, which is set on the harbor, covered with flowers, and looks like something out of a fairy tale. Dinner here is best done for very special occasions, when price is no object and its…$$$Around Town - New American/Tapas
Victor’s
Travel to the far west end of town to find this gem, which serves tapas in a dining room with a cathedral ceiling and a large stone fireplace that makes it a welcoming place to settle. The chef leans toward healthier offerings; menu innovations include a deconstructed ahi tuna…$$$Around Town
