Hyannis Cape Cod
Beaches 🌊🏖☀️🐚
One of the top windsurfing spots in the Northeast! Walk around the semi-island to see all the ferries and boats go far out into Nantucket Sound. Gorgeous views.
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Kalmus Beach station
One of the top windsurfing spots in the Northeast! Walk around the semi-island to see all the ferries and boats go far out into Nantucket Sound. Gorgeous views.
Cape Cod National Seashore was created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. It encompasses 43,607 acres of ponds, woods and beachfronts. Known for vast, walkable, expanses of sand and rich wildlife — the coastline begins to the East in Chatham, and stretches nearly 40 miles North all the way to Provincetown. The 6 beaches it includes are: Nauset Light (Eastham), Coast Guard (Eastham), Marconi (Wellfleet), Head of the Meadow (Truro) Herring Cove (Provincetown), Race Point (Provincetown). Worth the drive for experiencing a different landscape whether it be picturesque dunes, surfing 🏄🏻♀️ waves, beautiful hiking trails or some cool history. Search “YOUR GUIDE TO THE CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE” within CapeCodChamber’s online site for more information and recommendations!
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Cape Cod National Seashore
99 Marconi Site RoadCape Cod National Seashore was created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. It encompasses 43,607 acres of ponds, woods and beachfronts. Known for vast, walkable, expanses of sand and rich wildlife — the coastline begins to the East in Chatham, and stretches nearly 40 miles North all the way to Provincetown. The 6 beaches it includes are: Nauset Light (Eastham), Coast Guard (Eastham), Marconi (Wellfleet), Head of the Meadow (Truro) Herring Cove (Provincetown), Race Point (Provincetown). Worth the drive for experiencing a different landscape whether it be picturesque dunes, surfing 🏄🏻♀️ waves, beautiful hiking trails or some cool history. Search “YOUR GUIDE TO THE CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE” within CapeCodChamber’s online site for more information and recommendations!
Sightseeing 🛳🚶🏽♀️🛥 🚎 ⛵️
Listed from closest experiences just a few minutes away, to further out beyond Hyannis!
A quarter mile up Ocean St on the way to Hyannis Harbor and Main St. Garden with a memorial and fountain, overlooking the harbor of boats.
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John F. Kennedy Memorial
480 Ocean StA quarter mile up Ocean St on the way to Hyannis Harbor and Main St. Garden with a memorial and fountain, overlooking the harbor of boats.
Includes traditional and (seasonal) high-speed ferries to the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
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Hyannis Cruise Terminal station
69 South StIncludes traditional and (seasonal) high-speed ferries to the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
Take a trip to the beautiful islands of Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, where many renown artists, presidents and more vacation; and many folks live here year-round! Perfect day trip.
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Hy-Line Cruises
220 Ocean StTake a trip to the beautiful islands of Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, where many renown artists, presidents and more vacation; and many folks live here year-round! Perfect day trip.
Learn about the legacy of President Kennedy and his deep connection to Cape Cod, where he spent unforgettable summers with his family and friends.
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John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum
397 Main StLearn about the legacy of President Kennedy and his deep connection to Cape Cod, where he spent unforgettable summers with his family and friends.
Cape Cod Maritime Museum
135 South StThe Mid-Cape’s only whale watch! Three outside viewing decks, two climate controlled cabins. 3.5-4 hour trip.
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Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
269 MillwayThe Mid-Cape’s only whale watch! Three outside viewing decks, two climate controlled cabins. 3.5-4 hour trip.
Salt Park Visitor Center located in Eastham - one of the areas under the Cape Cod National Seashore. Includes a museum and various evening programs at the outdoor amphitheater, as well as ranger-guided activities, short hiking and biking trails.
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Centre d'accueil de Salt Pond dans le parc national de Cape Cod
50 Nauset RdSalt Park Visitor Center located in Eastham - one of the areas under the Cape Cod National Seashore. Includes a museum and various evening programs at the outdoor amphitheater, as well as ranger-guided activities, short hiking and biking trails.
The Cape Cod Central Railroad takes guests on a 2-hour journey past marshes, cranberry bogs, dunes and other places only accessible by rail. Explore the natural beauty of the Cape and learn about its history on a scenic excursion, relax to a Sunday brunch with a live jazz 🎷 trio or treat yourself to a gourmet 5-course sunset dinner. Pricing and options on the CapeTrain website.
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Cape Cod Central Railroad
The Cape Cod Central Railroad takes guests on a 2-hour journey past marshes, cranberry bogs, dunes and other places only accessible by rail. Explore the natural beauty of the Cape and learn about its history on a scenic excursion, relax to a Sunday brunch with a live jazz 🎷 trio or treat yourself to a gourmet 5-course sunset dinner. Pricing and options on the CapeTrain website.
The fourteen-room museum includes an 1840 house and contains an outstanding collection of historic costumes, maritime and military artifacts, quilts, Crowell birds, 18th and 19th century decorative arts, paintings, tools, and children's toys and dolls. Every August they also host their Annual Vintage Car Show!
The museum provides ongoing programs for all ages. Open Tues-Sat 12-4pm.
Centerville Historical Society Museum
513 Main StThe fourteen-room museum includes an 1840 house and contains an outstanding collection of historic costumes, maritime and military artifacts, quilts, Crowell birds, 18th and 19th century decorative arts, paintings, tools, and children's toys and dolls. Every August they also host their Annual Vintage Car Show!
The museum provides ongoing programs for all ages. Open Tues-Sat 12-4pm.
Museum displaying artifacts recovered from an 18th-century vessel used for piracy & the slave trade. Discovered in 1984 off the coast of Wellfleet. The Whydah’s legend was passed down among generations throughout the cape as its treasure laid just 500 feet off the shore for over 250 years. Now only museum in the world that features authenticated pirate ship treasure, the Whydah Pirate Museum provides an interactive and fun learning experience for children and adults.
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Musée des pirates de Whydah
674 MA-28Museum displaying artifacts recovered from an 18th-century vessel used for piracy & the slave trade. Discovered in 1984 off the coast of Wellfleet. The Whydah’s legend was passed down among generations throughout the cape as its treasure laid just 500 feet off the shore for over 250 years. Now only museum in the world that features authenticated pirate ship treasure, the Whydah Pirate Museum provides an interactive and fun learning experience for children and adults.
The home in which Edward Gorey—author, playwright, illustrator, puppeteer, set and costumer designer—lived and worked from 1986 until 2000. The house currently serves as a museum celebrating Gorey's life and work. The House also honors Gorey's passion and concern for animals, raising awareness about local and national animal welfare issues.
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Edward Gorey House
8 Strawberry LnThe home in which Edward Gorey—author, playwright, illustrator, puppeteer, set and costumer designer—lived and worked from 1986 until 2000. The house currently serves as a museum celebrating Gorey's life and work. The House also honors Gorey's passion and concern for animals, raising awareness about local and national animal welfare issues.
If you’d like to venture out to the most eastern tip of the Cape - Chatham is a quaint seaside town about half an hour (by car) East. Considered the iconic landmark of the town, the Chatham Light stands 48 feet tall and 80 feet above sea level overlooking the infamous Chatham Bar. The beach across the street offers stunning elevated views, miles of sand, rich wildfire (including playful seals 🦭 🌊!) and unusual history.
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Phare de Chatham
37 Main StIf you’d like to venture out to the most eastern tip of the Cape - Chatham is a quaint seaside town about half an hour (by car) East. Considered the iconic landmark of the town, the Chatham Light stands 48 feet tall and 80 feet above sea level overlooking the infamous Chatham Bar. The beach across the street offers stunning elevated views, miles of sand, rich wildfire (including playful seals 🦭 🌊!) and unusual history.
Arts 🎭 🎨 🎶
Stroll along Hyannis Harbor and meet Cape Cod artists working and selling their art. Rotating artists every work, including: photography; paintings; handmade jewelry from metals, gemstones, glass, beach stones; ceramics; mosaics; mariner knot work; wood carving; tapestry; fiber art and much more!
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Artist Shanties at Harbor Overook
51 Ocean StStroll along Hyannis Harbor and meet Cape Cod artists working and selling their art. Rotating artists every work, including: photography; paintings; handmade jewelry from metals, gemstones, glass, beach stones; ceramics; mosaics; mariner knot work; wood carving; tapestry; fiber art and much more!
An outdoor performing arts space where you can hear free live local music several times weekly throughout the summer, attend festivals and other special events.
Michael K. Aselton Memorial Park
Ocean StreetAn outdoor performing arts space where you can hear free live local music several times weekly throughout the summer, attend festivals and other special events.
Catch a movie or the Barnstable Town Band on the Village Green, evenings July through August.
Village Green Bandstand
357 Broadway StreetCatch a movie or the Barnstable Town Band on the Village Green, evenings July through August.
One of the oldest continuously-operating tent theaters-in-the-round in the US, along with its sister venue the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset. See world-class artists, children’s theatre performances, comedians, country singers, tributes to past icons and more! (Past artists include Lynyrd Skynyrd, Doobie Brothers, The Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin, Indigo Girls…) seats over 2,000 today. Located here in Hyannis!
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Melody Tent
41 W Main StOne of the oldest continuously-operating tent theaters-in-the-round in the US, along with its sister venue the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset. See world-class artists, children’s theatre performances, comedians, country singers, tributes to past icons and more! (Past artists include Lynyrd Skynyrd, Doobie Brothers, The Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin, Indigo Girls…) seats over 2,000 today. Located here in Hyannis!
Performances for every style and audience member from jazz and classy to more modern and edgy, activities for children, art gallery exhibits and more year-round!
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Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Falmouth RdPerformances for every style and audience member from jazz and classy to more modern and edgy, activities for children, art gallery exhibits and more year-round!
Cape Symphony
2235 Falmouth RdPerformances all year-round. See their website for details.
Plays, musicals and children’s programming throughout the year.
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The Cape Playhouse
820 Main StPlays, musicals and children’s programming throughout the year.
Indoor & outdoor theater shows as well as children’s programming.
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Cape Rep Theatre
3299 Main StIndoor & outdoor theater shows as well as children’s programming.
Groceries
Wide selection of Eastern European savory and sweet goods including Russian, Bulgarian, Balkan, Greek and more. Some say it’s the best outside of NYC! Located right on Main St
Food Port International Market
338 Main StreetWide selection of Eastern European savory and sweet goods including Russian, Bulgarian, Balkan, Greek and more. Some say it’s the best outside of NYC! Located right on Main St
Outdoors 🚴♀️ 🌊 🌅
Most of these adventure suggestions are outside of Hyannis but worth the drive for exploring more of what the Cape has to offer!
The Cape Cod Rail Trail is a 25-mile paved biking path that passes through the towns of Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, all the way up to Wellfleet. The route is located on a section of what used to be part of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. On the way you’ll pass gorgeous marshes, ponds, wildlife sanctuaries, hiking paths, picnic tables, camping grounds, coffee / sandwich shops, museums, cranberry bogs and even ocean front! See “THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EXPLORING THE CAPE COD RAIL TRAIL THIS YEAR” by the Candleberry Inn online, for info on where to rent bikes, what to see, do and eat around the CCRT. I used to drive here from Boston every weekend just to bike, for all the gorgeous views and immersion in nature while relaxing:)
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Cape Cod Rail Trail | Station Ave Trailhead
460 Station AveThe Cape Cod Rail Trail is a 25-mile paved biking path that passes through the towns of Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, all the way up to Wellfleet. The route is located on a section of what used to be part of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. On the way you’ll pass gorgeous marshes, ponds, wildlife sanctuaries, hiking paths, picnic tables, camping grounds, coffee / sandwich shops, museums, cranberry bogs and even ocean front! See “THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EXPLORING THE CAPE COD RAIL TRAIL THIS YEAR” by the Candleberry Inn online, for info on where to rent bikes, what to see, do and eat around the CCRT. I used to drive here from Boston every weekend just to bike, for all the gorgeous views and immersion in nature while relaxing:)
This falls under multiple categories, and within all areas of the Cape Cod National Seashore (not just the Orleans location). See “CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE ACTIVITY GUIDE” at nps dot gov (National Park Service) for schedule of water sports🚣🏻♀️, hikes, tours, educational presentations, campfires, children’s / family activities, symphony concerts 🎶 and more for each individual month.
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National Seashore
250 Beach RdThis falls under multiple categories, and within all areas of the Cape Cod National Seashore (not just the Orleans location). See “CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE ACTIVITY GUIDE” at nps dot gov (National Park Service) for schedule of water sports🚣🏻♀️, hikes, tours, educational presentations, campfires, children’s / family activities, symphony concerts 🎶 and more for each individual month.
Sandy beaches, butterfly-filled meadows, woodland trails, and farm animals combine to make Long Pasture a unique experience on Cape Cod. Offerings include kayak tour, boat cruise and various family nature programs. Visit Mass Audubon’s website for more info and programming details.
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Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
345 Bone Hill RdSandy beaches, butterfly-filled meadows, woodland trails, and farm animals combine to make Long Pasture a unique experience on Cape Cod. Offerings include kayak tour, boat cruise and various family nature programs. Visit Mass Audubon’s website for more info and programming details.
Paddle Boards, Kayak Rentals, Lessons & Tours — SUP Cape Cod will take you to rivers, to lakes, ponds, to Nantucket Sound and Cape Cod Bay. (location is determined by the weather conditions.) Many of the trips are in Hyannis, Centerville and Osterville. Pricing and schedule on their website. They also offer special shellfishing, sunset and full moon 🌕 tours!
Stand Up & Paddle Cape Cod
15 W Bay RdPaddle Boards, Kayak Rentals, Lessons & Tours — SUP Cape Cod will take you to rivers, to lakes, ponds, to Nantucket Sound and Cape Cod Bay. (location is determined by the weather conditions.) Many of the trips are in Hyannis, Centerville and Osterville. Pricing and schedule on their website. They also offer special shellfishing, sunset and full moon 🌕 tours!
Open until Labor Day Weekend. Visit their site for more info! Especially fun for kids.
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Cape Cod Inflatable Park
518 Main StOpen until Labor Day Weekend. Visit their site for more info! Especially fun for kids.
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Grand Slam Entertainment, Cape Cod Bumper Boats, Batting Cage, Zip Line, Family Fun Cape Cod
322 Main StreetRecreation center offering mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages & other family-focused activities.
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Skull Island at Bass River Sports World
934 MA-28Recreation center offering mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages & other family-focused activities.
Especially for Kids
Children will greatly enjoy items in other categories too, but these were catered especially for kids.
Children between the ages of 3-10 are the perfect age for this thrillseeking, treasure hunting voyage into Hyannis Harbor. Once aboard the Sea Gypsy every child will be transformed into an official member of the Sea Gypsy Crew. With painted faces your little mate will be ready for adventure aboard our working pirate ship. The Activity is nonstop, with flags to hoist , water cannons to blast, and maps to read, there is no time for lolligagin! On Ocean St right along the harbor where the other smaller cruises are too.
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Pirate Adventures Hyannis
180 Ocean StChildren between the ages of 3-10 are the perfect age for this thrillseeking, treasure hunting voyage into Hyannis Harbor. Once aboard the Sea Gypsy every child will be transformed into an official member of the Sea Gypsy Crew. With painted faces your little mate will be ready for adventure aboard our working pirate ship. The Activity is nonstop, with flags to hoist , water cannons to blast, and maps to read, there is no time for lolligagin! On Ocean St right along the harbor where the other smaller cruises are too.
Food scene 🍕🌯🫕🍲🦪🍨🍦
These are all walking distance on Main St
Hundreds of restaurants, souvenir shops, ice cream places and cafes. Find all types of cuisines including Brazilian, Mexican, French, American, Italian and more. One of our favorite things to enjoy during a stroll or dinner out is all the outdoor live music on. Sets a perfect evening vibe throughout the summer months.
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Main Street
Main StreetHundreds of restaurants, souvenir shops, ice cream places and cafes. Find all types of cuisines including Brazilian, Mexican, French, American, Italian and more. One of our favorite things to enjoy during a stroll or dinner out is all the outdoor live music on. Sets a perfect evening vibe throughout the summer months.
A plant-based bookcafe and event space serving the community of Hyannis. A community hub for artists, activists, and politically engaged thinkers and writers. Bread & Roses is committed to sustainability, animal protection, being a safe place for all, and supporting independent publishers. Come in for some single-origin, house-roasted coffee or a wide selection of books and gifts for perusal and purchase!
Bread + Roses Bookshop and Café
302 Main StreetA plant-based bookcafe and event space serving the community of Hyannis. A community hub for artists, activists, and politically engaged thinkers and writers. Bread & Roses is committed to sustainability, animal protection, being a safe place for all, and supporting independent publishers. Come in for some single-origin, house-roasted coffee or a wide selection of books and gifts for perusal and purchase!
Stylish space offering Italian fare, an on-site bakery & a gelato bar, plus outdoor dining.
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Colombo's Cafe & Pastries
544 Main StStylish space offering Italian fare, an on-site bakery & a gelato bar, plus outdoor dining.
Incredible thin-crust, brick-oven pizza; choose your own toppings. Thursday nights out front they have the most amazing live jazz 🎶 musicians you can enjoy along with a dinner night out.
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Palio Pizzeria
435 Main StIncredible thin-crust, brick-oven pizza; choose your own toppings. Thursday nights out front they have the most amazing live jazz 🎶 musicians you can enjoy along with a dinner night out.
A retro 80’s and 90’s restaurant and bar with classic arcade games in a quirky, fun, decorative and upscale atmosphere.
Flashback Retro Arcade + Bar + Grille
294 Main StA retro 80’s and 90’s restaurant and bar with classic arcade games in a quirky, fun, decorative and upscale atmosphere.
A lively, sophisticated atmosphere for cocktails. Takes take full advantage of fresh seafood and local produce to offer authentic Mexican food with a Cape Cod twist.
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Anejo Mexican Bistro
188 Main StA lively, sophisticated atmosphere for cocktails. Takes take full advantage of fresh seafood and local produce to offer authentic Mexican food with a Cape Cod twist.
Mi Pueblo
577 Main StPetite Mexican restaurant providing traditional eats in an unassuming environment.
Perry Lima Cafe
575 Main StreetBreakfast and Lunch with a Peruvian spin!
Katie's Homemade Ice Cream
568 Main StSpecialize in the world’s most famous Peruvian ceviche, housemade pastas and wood burning grill steaks. Specialty cocktails made with the signature Peruvian spirit “Pisco”. Chef owner, Jorge L. Siguencia opened the first Peruvian Restaurant on Cape Cod bringing a true taste of Peru to Cape Cod using unique Andean spices. He has incorporated Peruvian cuisine with his Italian experience making housemade pasta and ravioli from scratch. Use local fresh seafood in a variety of ceviches, offering diners the chance to explore the authentic and diverse flavor of Peruvian and Italian gastronomy in a sophisticated setting.
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TUMI CEVICHE BAR & RISTORANTE
592 Main StSpecialize in the world’s most famous Peruvian ceviche, housemade pastas and wood burning grill steaks. Specialty cocktails made with the signature Peruvian spirit “Pisco”. Chef owner, Jorge L. Siguencia opened the first Peruvian Restaurant on Cape Cod bringing a true taste of Peru to Cape Cod using unique Andean spices. He has incorporated Peruvian cuisine with his Italian experience making housemade pasta and ravioli from scratch. Use local fresh seafood in a variety of ceviches, offering diners the chance to explore the authentic and diverse flavor of Peruvian and Italian gastronomy in a sophisticated setting.
Snug standby with counter stools & a retro feel doling out breakfast plates, burgers & sandwiches.” Open early (6am) through lunch.
12 habitants recommandent
The Daily Paper on Main
546 Main StSnug standby with counter stools & a retro feel doling out breakfast plates, burgers & sandwiches.” Open early (6am) through lunch.
Spacious steakhouse with all-you-can-eat slow-cooked meats carved tableside, plus a salad bar. Offer an authentic dining experience featuring homemade recipes from southern Brazil, passed down from generations.
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Brazilian Grill
680 Main StSpacious steakhouse with all-you-can-eat slow-cooked meats carved tableside, plus a salad bar. Offer an authentic dining experience featuring homemade recipes from southern Brazil, passed down from generations.
French Belgian cafe, bakery, & confectionery store that provides a completely sophisticated, yet casual and warm-hearted bakery and coffeehouse experience.
Chez Antoine Café
357 Main StreetFrench Belgian cafe, bakery, & confectionery store that provides a completely sophisticated, yet casual and warm-hearted bakery and coffeehouse experience.
A menu of classic bistro fare & drinks in an easygoing space with dark wood interiors & bar seating.
Downtown Bistro
372 Main StA menu of classic bistro fare & drinks in an easygoing space with dark wood interiors & bar seating.
Oysters from the bistro's own farm, creative seafood dishes & big wine list star in a modern space. (On the pricier side). The chef is from Bordeaux, France. Desserts are extra-special here, and the wine list is unrivaled in the region. This bistro is pleasantly cozy and romantically lit, with vibrant paintings shown off the brick walls.
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The Naked Oyster Bistro & Raw Bar
410 Main StOysters from the bistro's own farm, creative seafood dishes & big wine list star in a modern space. (On the pricier side). The chef is from Bordeaux, France. Desserts are extra-special here, and the wine list is unrivaled in the region. This bistro is pleasantly cozy and romantically lit, with vibrant paintings shown off the brick walls.