Restaurants You’ll Be a ‘Succa’ For This Spring

SPRING HAS SPRUNG, and with the weather getting warmer day by day, you are due for a trip to the Cape! Hyannis and Mashpee are both great areas to visit, with countless shops and some of the best restaurants on Cape Cod. Check out some of my favorites!

The Naked Oyster Hyannis, MA

If you are looking for a restaurant with a chic, trendy and comforting, warm environment – The Naked Oyster is the best place to head to. The Naked Oyster is a French Bistro in Hyannis, MA owned by

Florence Lowell, who is also the Executive Chef. Chef Florence is a native of the Atlantic Coast of France and has over 30 years of experience in the restaurant business. After spending many summers in Arcachon, a major center for oyster farming in France, she was thrilled to be able to beverage that will quench your thirst and feel super refreshing. The Cucumber Bliss is mixed with organic cucumber vodka, lemon juice, butterfly pea syrup, soda, as well as fresh cucumber and mint. And the Naked Cantaloupe is deliciously sweet and great for the warmer weather – mixed with melon vodka, watermelon liqueur, as well as orange.

Alberto’s Ristorante

Hyannis, MA

Looking for some fine dining in Cape Cod? You won’t be disappointed with Alberto’s Ristorante in Hyannis, MA. Alberto’s features both a lounge as well as intimate fireside dining rooms depending on what vibe you are looking for – with their lounge being a great setting for a dinner cocktail or casual meal, and their dining rooms perfect for a more elegant occasion, like a date night! Alberto’s is also a great spot to consider for private events such as a reception or rehearsal dinner, as their dining rooms can be arranged to fit up to 200 people and their menus can be customized with any cocktails or hors d’oeuvres that you are looking for. Alberto’s is known for their outstanding Northern Italian cuisine as well as their delectable cocktails.

When dining at Alberto’s Ristorante for dinner, you must try the Lobster Ravioli as well as the Filet au Poivre. For seafood lovers, the Lobster Ravioli will blow your taste buds away. The dish is served with black and white striped ravioli that is stuffed with fresh and plump New England lobster and ricotta cheese, topped in a saffron cream sauce. With these raviolis, you are guaranteed to get a delightful burst of flavor with every bite. For steak lovers, the Filet au Poivre will truly wow you. The Filet au Poivre is an 8-ounce prime, black angus beef tenderloin that is coated with peppercorn that has a nice kick to it and finished in a brandy cream sauce. This steak is served with buttery mashed potatoes and grilled, flavorful vegetables. To pair with your meal, enjoy the Fresh Sicilian as well as the Espresso Martini. The Fresh Sicilian is the perfect beverage for the Spring and is bound to make you even more excited about the warm weather to come. This drink is mixed with Solerno Blood Orange liquor, freshly squeezed lime, soda water, and fresh mint. The Fresh Sicilian is so thirst-quenching that you will need to go for a second one! And you cannot visit Alberto’s without ordering an Espresso Martini, which is the best of the best. The Espresso Martini is mixed with vanilla vodka, crème de cacao, and Frangelico, served in a sugar and cinnamon rimmed glass.

53 Chophouse Mashpee, MA

53 Chophouse located in Mashpee

Commons is Cape Cod’s newest premier steakhouse and is an absolute magical culinary experience. 53 Chophouse was born from inspiration of the great steakhouses of cities such as Boston, New York, and Chicago. 53 Chophouse is known for its unbelievable guest experience – everything from the table settings to the last bite of dessert (which you will never want to end!).

The owners, Jan and Pam Aggerbeck are local entrepreneurs that have great experience in all their business endeavors. They pride themselves on acquiring the finest meats as well as curating an extensive wine list to accompany the menu. 53 Chophouse is not only just a steakhouse, but a warm and welcoming environment that will make you feel like you are right at home (although, it would be tough to top a menu like theirs from the comfort of your own home).

To start, try the Wagyu Stuffed Portobello, the Baked French Onion Soup, and the 53 Wedge Salad. The Wagyu Stuffed Portobello is truly an explosion of flavors, served with juicy and tender wagyu, portobello, garlic cream, bruschetta, and crostini. The Baked French Onion Soup, hands down one of the best, is homemade onion soup served with crispy croutons as well as gruyere cheese that will literally melt right in your mouth. And of course, you cannot visit a steakhouse without the wedge salad! The 53 Wedge Salad is served with crunchy iceberg lettuce, crispy bacon, tomato, pecans, and topped with a blue cheese dressing. If you are dining with a group, definitely splurge on the Tomahawk Prime 42-ounce steak, which is absolutely incredible. The Tomahawk is served to your table hanging for a both a fun and delectable experience; charred with roasted fingerling potatoes underneath to soak up the mouthwatering beef fat. In addition to the roasted fingerling potatoes, you must order the creamed spinach, which is made with boursin cream and the perfect complement to the Tomahawk steak. For sauces, try the bearnaise sauce as well as the rosemary demi-glace – which are unbelievably good alone, and even better mixed together! Finish off your night out with a giant and thick slice of chocolate cake, which is rich, moist, and downright scrumptious!

For cocktails, order the Paper Plane as well as the Lemon Drop on a Rock. The Paper Plane is a great option for Bourbon lovers, served straight up and mixed with Bulleit bourbon, amaro nonino, Aperol, fresh lemon, and simple syrup. And for a light and refreshing beverage, try the Lemon Drop on a Rock, mixed with Grey Goose citron, limoncello, lemon, agave nectar, as well as a large rock and a sugar rim.

Bobby Byrne’s Mashpee, MA

Bobby Byrne’s is an “eating, drinking, and talking establishment” that opened in Mashpee, MA back in July of 1973! The pub was originally opened by Bobby Byrne who had over 19 years of experience as a bartender in Beverly Hills, New York City, and now Cape Cod. Bobby Byrne’s’ logo is influenced by the Celtic Knot, which shines through every part of the restaurant, including the décor, menu, the walls, as well as the atmosphere. The Celtic Knot represents the coherent and the unknowable at the same time, making Bobby Byrne’s much more than just a place of food and drink, but a place where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a positive and relaxed atmosphere.

At Bobby Byrne’s, seafood lovers cannot go wrong with the Fish Tacos, which is fried, crispy and flaked-to-perfection cod that is served in grilled flour tortillas with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, salsa, as well as anchor sour cream. These Fish Tacos are paired nicely with a glass (or two) of Prosecco. If you are in the mood for some steak, try the Teriyaki Steak Bites, which are grilled steak bites topped with fresh onions and red and green peppers, rice, pineapple, coconut, as well as scallions. These tender, juicy steak bites are an impeccable mix of savory, sweet, and salty. And, if you are looking for a hearty sandwich, you will love The Shakespeare –a bulky focaccia roll filled with grilled chicken breast, spinach, roasted red peppers, tomato, melted mozzarella, and basil aioli, served with broccoli slaw.

For cocktails, enjoy the Hurricane Bobby and the Cosmopolitan. The Hurricane Bobby is an absolute classic at Bobby Byrne’s and will make you feel like you are on vacation, mixed with Bacardi silver, Malibu rum, banana liqueur, Triple sec, cranberry, pineapple, orange juice, grenadine, and a Myers Dark Rum floater. The Cosmopolitan is mixed with Tito’s handmade vodka, Triple sec liqueur, a flare of cranberry juice, as well as squeezed natural lime juice and a lime garnished on the beverage.