Innovative menu, small plate options and incredible drinks. Love the interior. Open yet cozy. Servers always friendly and fun, topping off a great experience. read more

Food was amazingly overpriced compared to so many better options around the area. Portions were skimpy and 3 of 5 meals left everyone underwhelmed. Avoid the poke bowl. read more

Best home made cooking I have ever experienced in a restaurant! Light, fluffy and lemony chicken Francese. Ordered potato croquettes as a side. Was served 4 good size croquettes. They were really good and nicely seasoned. I had to give 1 to my partner who was enjoying the linguini with clams. Friendly service. The food seems a bit pricey, but it was so good and fresh that it was worth every penny, and then some. Highly recommend and will def be back! read more

The welcoming nature of their staff is insane!! I have never gone somewhere that belongs to a small town where the people have such open arms for "tourists." The food and drinks were also amazing. I wanted to buy their homemade bread in bulk and bring it back to Long Island, NY lol read more

Excellent! Very nice atmosphere. The outside tent looked like a nice space in the warmer months. The food is pleasing to the eye and palate. The drinks are great as well. Friendly and helpful staff completes this dining experience. Check it out! read more

Great restaurant . Prefer sitting at the bar to find out the news. Like the smaller plate menu.... Great value and cut the carbs.... Friendly staff and excellent fish selections. read more

Maggie was a great bartender! She was quick and responsive with our order as well as super friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Bacon jam was a must! Tina also took great care of us. 10/10 must visit. Great out of the way spot with class and local charm read more

Very nice atmosphere here. It's tucked away off the main road. We sat outside under a tent on a beautiful evening. The indoor seating also looks quaint with a nice atmosphere. Service was good but a little bit slow, but we just enjoyed the relaxed pace. The food was very good. I ordered the scallops and substituted potatoes for the cous cous to make it gluten free. The presentation and proportions were great! read more

We come here every summer as it is one of our favorites. Unfortunately everything was different this year. We were told there was a new chef and menu. We kept an open mind. My scallops were small and lacked flavor, the rice had hard pieces in it, the salad croutons were stale, my husband's swordfish was mushy and seemed like it was frozen. Even the garlic in the vegetables was overpowering/bitter and we normally love lots of garlic. The quality of the food was lacking for the price. The only good part was the service was excellent. read more

Going out for dinner is great food, great service and an atmosphere that adds to the joy of the diners. Failure at any these makes dinner more expensive to me. I just vacationed in Dennis MA down the cape and had dinner at Encore Monday evening. It was a beautiful restaurant and the food great (portions and content perfect) for me. My friends were disappointed about their non seafood entrees being overcooked which was surprising as it did not seem busy at our early seating. We were a table of seven so perhaps it may have been a factor. However, it was no joy due to poor service by a young woman who seemed smart and fit the style of this chic little restaurant but was absolutely clueless with service. Food was delivered randomly, drink requests were haphazard as well and clearing the table between courses non existent. Her manager seemed to be aware of the issue when he came to the table but his concern seemed more superficial and definitely not interested in any feedback. I can only hope it was an exception or if not, it will be off the list for future trips. Pricy and not a guarantee of nice evening out. read more

Lovely setting, great food, and friendly service! This pretty much sums it up, but I'll expand. We heard about Encore from a local shop employee after lamenting the fact that Sesuit Harbor Cafe closes for the Winter. She told us to try their sister restaurant, Encore. The dining room is lovely and spacious. We picked our own table, next to the Christmas tree because, lucky us, their decorations were still up! Onto the food, we split Clams Casino which were tasty and briny and cooked to perfection. Then we got salads (there are a variety) with lobster salad as an add-on. While, the salads at Sesuit have more lobster on them, it was still a generous portion. And delicious! We look forward to returning and maybe sitting in the outdoor patio! read more

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We've been going to Encore for years and have always loved it. The outdoor space is beautiful and the ambiance is lovely but tonight the food was ordinary at best. The portion of scallops for the price was terrible and served with a small portion of rice and spinach! My guest had the half rack of lamb and it was four lollipop size chops over mashed potatoes! It was really disappointing for all four of us. Unfortunately there are better places to dine so unlikely after years of enjoying Encore, we won't be back. read more

Absolutely amazing food! Great service. First timer and found my new favorite restaurant in Cape Cod.

We went on Sunday night of a holiday weekend at 5:30 with a Party of six. We were prepared to wait, they don't take reservations. We were quoted 45 min to an hour we went to the bar got a seat ordered drinks, very cute. Then we were asked to vacate the BAR seats so people could eat dinner there. We did so graciously, but seriously? It's the bar. So we went outside to wait. One hour and 15 min later we got a table. An additional hour + our food finally arrived. And it was awful. Filet way over cooked and not actually a filet , I'm sure. Swordfish tips like bricks. We cut our losses at desert so I can't comment. There was a huge party (18 or so people, two tables) seated around the time we arrived that dominated the dining room, loud and drunk. To the detriment of the Staff amd the rest of the diners. Maybe take reservations so you know what you're dealing with. We won't be trying this again read more

This is a pretty little hidden gem tucked away behind a museum in Cape Cod. We came here for my birthday lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance of the outdoor seating. Our server, Christina was very attentive. I ordered the beet salad and asked for well-done salmon on it. The vanilla scented pistachios were shockingly delicious really spot on with all of the other flavors of the beets and citrus. The salmon was cooked perfectly. Bravo to the recipe mastermind! The decor was just gorgeous and really felt relaxing. read more

Christine is the best thing that's happened to this place. It's quiet, closed off and home to couples to enjoy a good meal. Christine is the waitress for you. She's bubbly, and aware and so ready to just make you smile. We wouldn't ask for anyone less, Christine during this hardship for all industries puts on a bright face with a positive outlook even though the world is at such a hard place, she makes you forget. Ask for Christine because her service is perfection and so down to earth! This place made my group of friends and I feel right at ease, and Christine had us laughing and sharing stories to make the experience even more enjoyable! Thank you Christine! ~your cape cod fan club read more

Tried to get into Sesuit for lobster rolls, last night. The lines were triple so we called Encore. We were told the rolls were the same and the same price so we headed over. We were dressed for Sesuit so felt a bit uncomfortable amongst well dressed folks but settled into a two top. Service was impeccable. Everyone is super nice. Turns out, the roll is 32.00 vs 22.00 at the Cafe. Also, the serving of fries was a lot smaller than Sesuit. I could not justify the price so chose the poke which was listed as something to "share". It was 21.00. The serving was pretty small but it was tasty. Didn't love the greasy wonton chips. The house bread was not worth the calories; stale and tasteless. We saw a killer burger being served if that is something you fancy. Stick to Sesuit for the lobster roll unless you have an extra 10.00 to play with. Try the burger maybe or the nice fish tacos I enjoyed my last visit. The setting is magical; super romantic, super pretty and such a nice addition to the Dennis food scene. read more

Food and drinks are delicious ! Staff is inviting, and so is the atmosphere! Cannot wait for the patio to open! Cheers to summer 2020

The service was pleasant. I didn't care at all for the chicken. Bread basket saved me from going away hungry. My husband enjoyed the scallop dish he had. read more

July18,2018. Dinner at Encore!!! First let me say, it's summer on Cape Cod. Beautiful day. We made reservations for 5 at 5:30. We actually arrived 30 minuets early. NO PROBLEM!! We were shown to a beautiful table in the corner. Our waitress, Martin, was absolutely fabulous,personable, charming and knowledgeable(I could say more about her, but you get it!). Our drinks were generous and exactly what we ordered, the appetizers, clams casino (3 orders) and house special soup were hot and delicious. The entrees were great!! Cooked to perfection, hot and plentiful. We all had different entrees:scallops, filet mignon, barbecued chicken, mussels and romaine salad. Deserts!!! A Banana Foster Bread Pudding!!! OMG!!! There are no words except to try it!! Chocolate martini, Expresso martini, DELICIOUS!!! Service, atmosphere, food, drinks and most of all Martin!! When you call for reservations, see if you can sit in her section. This is not to say the other servers are not good!! The entire staff was friendly and kind!! Thank you Encore for a wonderful evening!!! We will be back !!! read more

I had the best meal of my life!! The lamb chops with a white turnip purée , whipped potato,root vegetable hash , garlic chips and pomegranate seeds!!! I am in love with this dish! I am sad to say that I've been Back twice and ordered the same meal and been more disappointed each time... second time not the best cut of Lamb and just a messy presentation. Third time same meal missing some elements of the dish... lamb ordered medium rare served medium well... other elements added to the dish that detracted from the meal .... so disappointing after my first visit was exquisite... hit or miss I guess and probably won't be back read more

Encore Bistro & Bar - Seafood Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

Awful food, plain, tasteless and expensive considering what you receive, not to consider that they get my order wrong... the attention was even worse! I would never recommend this place to anybody or go again read more

Really good food, really nice ambiance - especially their outside dining area. A perfect place to go before a night at the Cape Cod Playhouse. On my most recent trip my steak was melt in your mouth good. One word of warning - there can be long waits in the summer - and the bar area is tiny read more

Outside atmosphere was very nice. Food was amazing! Definitely planning to go there with my next Cape trip. read more

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Great restaurant in a very comfortable atmosphere. Love the ambiance and very friendly staff too. Food was incredible. We shared five different appetizers and each one was so flavorful. Dinners were very tasty and cooked to perfection. The sauces with each dish were so unique and bursting with flavor. Deserts were to die for as well. We tried the bananas foster bread pudding, tiramisu and the Cram Brûlée. Each one was better then the last. Service was awesome too. Can't wait to come back to this hidden gem. read more

Encore Bistro & Bar - Seafood Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

We came here for brunch. Really thought they did a beautiful job with the outdoor patio. It's really a nice brunch: we had Bloody Marys and I had the scramble and my husband had the fish tacos. Food was good and service was prompt. Live Jazz was a nice addition that made the whole experience feel special. read more

Great addition to the bay side of the Cape. Hannah is an essential member of your team and provides a personal touch to her five star service. The decor is tastefully done with every detail properly tended to. I thought the drink prices are bit on the high side, there is no ocean view to warrant the martini prices offered. I also think if you dropped the price of the garden salad by $1 or $2, you would sell twice as many. Entrees were well executed, the same level of detail and quality follows the fish tacos or the scallops. Competing with many after dinner sweet tooth destinations throughout the Cape, the dessert menu selections: 1. Do not keep you in the restaurant and 2. Are difficult to share. High quality ingredients and eclectic innovative twists on traditional cape cod dishes will not go unnoticed when you experience Encore. You will be back for more! read more

Very good. Had the duck and wife had the salmon. Both were fantastic. Sauces were great. Will be back!

I couldn't wait to go back there. It was my favorite place before the pandemic, and I am glad that I wasn't disappointed when came last week. Excellent food, excellent service and ambiance. We love their outdoor dining area! read more

Encore was recommended by a friend, I will tell you the place is amazing. The staff was great, food was fabulous and the drinks were just fantastic. Thanks for the recommended Joe. Can't wait to go back and brings my friends and family. read more

Always a pleasure. Consistent, warm, inviting and an ideal spot for a wonderful meal. Hostess Barbara is a joy and menu is enticing and delectable. Skip the show. Head straight for the Encore. read more

Love Encore! It's right around the corner from our house but even if it wasn't, the friendly staff and fantastic menu would be worth a drive. I have never been disappointed here. Whether stopping in for apps and cocktails with my girlfriends or having a nice dinner with my husband - we just love it and can't say enough good things about it! read more

Stopped in for chowder on a rainy and cool day. Beautiful place, great service, excellent food. Two soups and a Margarita flatbread, which we split, made a perfect lunch for my husband and me. Plan to return again for dinner. read more

Encore Bistro & Bar - Margarita flatbread -- excellent! - Seafood Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

I'm not sure what restaurant everyone else ate at but I wish I'd eaten there too. We ordered the lobster tower - a 3-tier dish comprised of lobster, avocado and mango. Three of the most tasty ingredients one could imagine. It was presented in gorgeous fashion. And yet miraculously the tower had no flavor. None. Nada. We requested lemon slices just to give the poor tower a little kick. I would have sworn that the ingredients had been frozen for months- if not years- and then stacked upon one another. The mango wasn't even close the ripe, the lobster was rubbery, and avocado might as well have been whipped air. The appetizer was so disturbing that we abruptly paid and walked out. read more

Great outdoor seating! We showed up on a rainy evening but sitting under the tent didn't get wet at all. The service was phenomenal. Drinks came quickly. Food was phenomenal. Overall awesome experience read more

Amazing restaurant on the cape, my husband and I had a fantastic experience here. I had the flat iron steak special and he had the scallops. His exact words were he couldn't remember having a meal that good. The burrata and proscuitto appetizer is also ridiculously delicious, and absolutely worth trying. They also had a great wine selection, and great service! read more

Still love this place, but their patio policy is now first come first serve. Expensive, but great food and serice.

We come every June to the Cape for a week for over 20 years now. Always looking for a new place and heard from my aunt that this place was pretty good. They have a really cute outside setup but we decided on going inside. Very clean, spacious, nice vibe. Then we couldn't help but recognize Barbara, who used to run The Marshside, in which we LOVED when she were there. So we knew this was going to be a great experience, and it was. Serivce was great, friendly, prompt but not rushing us. Food was really good. Calamari was delicious and different, swordfish tips were huge and well seasoned. The seafood was super fresh. Upon leaving we approached Barbara to say hello and she told us all about the restaurant and brought us over to the Tavern side which was super cozy and looked like a great place to grab a beer and burger - which we will do! So happy we now have a new "go-to" staple from now on. Thanks for doing a great job as usual Barbara and crew. We'll see you again, probably in a few days! read more

Great! Met here for the second time with a Meetup Group of 10. We enjoyed the patio seating and the fish taco shared plates & flatbread. The fish tacos were happily reminiscent for me of a place I like in San Diego, CA. Drinks were generous and the live music, a guy with a guitar & microphone, was pleasant. Our server Hannah was lovely & attentive. read more

INCREDIBLE FOOD. Seriously. Nothing we ordered was less than excellent. A hidden gem, tucked back off the main road. We ate outside on the charming patio. There were several patrons with dogs on the patio, so there's a dog friendly patio. =) Hubby got Lobster Benedict that was phenomenal. We ordered a crab cake as appetizer, and although there was only one, it was served on a bed of arugula and other veggies...delish. Not too salty, perfect balance. I ordered the tuna poke bowl which was super fresh and more than I could comfortably eat in one setting. Since it was our anniversary, we ordered dessert. I have never had bread pudding so good in my life. Seriously. This place is a foodgasm. Enjoy! read more