Always a good experience when dining here , the best oysters around! Every thing we had was delicious! Prime rib panini amazing, French fries top notch, fried fish done perfectly read more

Yes they have dessert.. I enjoyed overall..taste. Service was exceptional .. always had a full beverage

We had a party of 8 (4 adults, 4 children) we went in a Thursday evening around 5:30 and were seated right away. The table was a little snug but worked well for us. The decor is super cool. I had broiled scallops which were delicious. It is a bit loud and a lot of locals. read more

Land Ho - Specials and market prices - Bars Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

This is one of the best burger joints in the country. And that doesn't mean their other food is a joke either. But they have quality burgers with that amazing char taste. It's a fun, bar type atmosphere, but not super loud or anything, just a great place to have a really good meal. read more

Went here with a group of friends and it was a iced bag. The food is very good. Had Kale Soup, burgers and fried seafood. All was well prepared, hot and tasty. Service was the issue. We were originally sat at a table that was too small for our party but of 6, while there were parties of 2 sitting at tables for 6. They moved us when a larger table opened up, so no harm, no foul. Our waitress was pretty bad. She seemed like she resented us from the minute we sat down. She barely spoke to us and what words she did use, she was short and rude. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt, but she was just just terrible. Would go back, but would avoid her in the future. read more

Nice local atmosphere that was obvious to this visitor. I had read reviews for Land Ho! and it sounded fun. I was seated promptly enough but it took a solid five minutes before I was spoken to by a server although the restaurant was maybe half full. I was hoping for something special on the menu but sadly the daily specials were all unappealing so I settled for basic fried shrimp which was excellent. Clearly fresh and perfectly breaded. The shrimp was by far the highlight of my meal as the cole slaw was almost bitter. The baked potato was average. Service continued to be spotty with my water glass being regularly empty and getting a beer was tough also. I was hoping for more but got average. read more

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Long time favorite for a good time and great food. For me this place dates back to 1972

Very busy restaurant. I was here once before in the past, I believe I got the fish and chips which were okay. This time I started with the soup of the day which was Broccoli cheddar, it was okay, not a lot of flavor. I also ordered the Giant Stuffed Clam app, it came out and looked burnt, I still tried it, it was very dry and didn't taste very good. The waitress was nice about it and took it off our bill and offered to get me something else, so I opted to try their Clam Chowder. The clams were tender but the soup didn't have much flavor, but it was edible and I had an empty belly to fill. Doug got the hot dog, nothing special, just a hot dog, which he likes no matter how bad it is. Lol. I'd probably go back for drinks, it seems to have a lively bar, but I'll remember to skip it for food. read more

Land Ho - Hot dog and giant stuffed clam that I sent back - Bars Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

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Best place on the Cape. Rustic charm with signs & history that give you a feel for the local area on the Cape. Casual food that tastes great. read more

So I will preface my review by saying that I have been going to Land Ho for over twenty years and one thing you can always say about the Ho is that they are always consistent. So my review is based over two decades of experiences rather than just one instance. They are open year round on the Cape, which is definitely advantageous. That being said even in the "off season" this place can still pack a crowd and in the summer...oh you will want to get there either really early (right at 5 PM) or much later (7:30 PM/8:00 PM) for dinner as you will otherwise risk up to an hour wait. However, the food is so worth it! So what do I mean by consistent? Well between my family members and myself we have had well over a hundred meals here and the seafood is always fantastic. The fried seafood is never oily. I swoon just thinking about their oysters (which are sweet and savory), cod (light, flavorful, and flaky), etc. You really truly cannot go wrong with any seafood entree. If they are available the mussels are always a delight and the clam chowder is one of the most balanced chowders I have eaten - full of fish, creamy but not thick, flavorful without being salty. Other friends and family have had burgers, prime rib, and steak and report that they were cooked to perfection. In terms of sides, you can't go wrong with the fries I am sure they are bought frozen, but they are light, crispy, and flavorful. I also always enjoy the baked potato and the garlic smashed potatoes are divine. The vegetables are also fresh tasting and lightly seasoned. Portions are very generous...if you are hungry you can down a plate, but you will never leave hungry. Many of our friends and family will often take leftovers home. The Ho has an expansive bar. They have a second bar downstairs that they open in the summer months when it's peak season. They will craft any mixed drink to your liking, have a solid selection of wine varietals, and a solid offering of beers from conventional Bud to local craft brews like Cape Cod Beer, Devil's Purse, etc. Many people frequent here for the bar atmosphere. They also brew their own root beer, which is quite tasty. Speaking of atmosphere this is a down to earth space, but it is loud. The tables are small and covered in their signature checkered tablecloths, newspapers hang near the bar, specials are listed in two large chalkboard menus (there are printed ones at the table), and the ceilings are adorned with license plates and business signs of patrons past and present. The space has a warm broken in feel, but is clean. Walk past the open kitchen and you will find a pinball machine and arcade games. You might even be lucky enough to see the owner, Mr. Murphy, who is a local artist and well respected by the locals. Overall the staff are great. Some have been working here for decades (shout out to Patty!) and treat you like old friends. Our last visit all of our platters arrived literally within 10 minutes of ordering and were piping hot. We have never had an issue with service. People have complained about the prices on other reviews; however, I think they are right on target. I won't say they are giving anything away, but for the volume, quality, and freshness of the food I am not sure how they could change their pricing. Seafood (and red meat) are delicacies and yes the prices fluctuate based on market pricing...that's how the fish industry operates. Aside from lobster their most expensive seafood platter is around $22.50 for the whole bellied clams. Last time I had the fried oyster platter it was ~$18, and the fish and chips is below $15. This is definitely consistent with other sit down restaurants in the area. Basically, you need to go to the Ho if you value the comfort of a casual dining experience and appreciate the craft of fresh seafood. I can't wait for my next visit. read more

Land Ho - Fried oysters with fries. Not heavy, just sweet and succulent seafood! - Bars Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Great ambiance. Always busy so it's got some energy. We all had burgers, which were good. Server was efficient but not particularly friendly, probably because the place was full and she was very busy. read more

The Land Ho never fails, whether it's just a beer and an appetizer, a nice dinner this place checks all the boxes! It has a great vibe, the food is great and service is even better. If you sit at the bar tell John, Dave sent you! read more

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Did not allow my 5 month old baby into the restaurant because she was in a compact stroller. Waitress was pretty rude.

The atmosphere is great! It can be a bit crowded and busy so make sure you go early. It's a small place so the tables are packed in. The decor makes it worth it! The food is always good. They have a board of specials and a regular menu as well. The clam chowder and stuff clam are amazing as a shareable lunch! read more

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Love the space, but eating there is another matter. Could be I had a higher expectation of a dish like 'clam pie'. The clams were MIA, and it was like having the stuffing in a stuff & bake. read more

The atmosphere here can't be beat. So fun and lots to look at. I had the crab cake with red pepper sauce, fries and cole slaw. The crab was "fishy" and pepper sauce was thick and bland. The fries were great, I like the thin ones. The coleslaw was super good. Our waitress was attentive but not friendly. I was afraid she'd chase me out if I said anything or didn't tip well based on another review. (Lol). Locals love this place, it was just average for me. read more

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Yummy bar food. Waitress was nice and attentive. My husband said it was some of the best fried clam strips he's ever had. read more

Land Ho - Bars Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Locals hub, good drinks, solid pub food. Like their burgers and specials get busy so go early to get a seat. Good music.

Sub par pub food. Even the potato skins were terrible. Pretty hard to screw up potato skins! Turkey Reuben tasted foul. The only redeeming quality of this place is the ambience and the bartender pours a great pint of Guiness. read more

It was ok . I ordered a fish sandwich . The roll was a bit stale. I did not come with fries or C. slaw . It came with a bag of lays chips , not even cape cod chips. I thought my sandwich came with fries . I wanted to substitute the fries for onion rings and pay the difference. Usually that's what you do in restaurants. That's what I told the server . Instead, he brought over a big side of onion rings . I didn't want to make a big deal did not say anything . So , we ended up paying for the extra side of onion rings, and taking them home . Also, people were waiting to be seated for a table . They were standing waiting to be called. Standing behind us while we were eating . So close to us waiting for their table to be called , It was uncomfortable especially right after Covid . No social distancing. It's a bit loud if you don't mind loudness. read more

Price is reasonable for the quality of food that was delivered. And so fast too! Such a nice place with a great atmosphere and our waitress was sooo nice. I was really impressed with the portions and the quality of food overall, great experience and I would keep this place in mind if, or more like when, I vacation around here again. read more

Land Ho - Cheeseburger Club sandwich and Chicken Parm - Bars Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Nice family restaurant and bar. Consistently good food and drinks. Love the ambiance.

Nice place. The clam chowder is great. Sandwiches tasty and fresh. The atmosphere is welcoming and a feast for the eyes. Go enjoy!

Land Ho! was a good restaurant. The Oysters and the Buffalo Chicken Fingers were very tasty! It's very nice inside and we enjoyed the service! read more

I love the clam chowder here. Clams in every bite, hearty, very flavorful, and great texture. I also love the oysters. Next time I come back, it is here. read more

Land Ho - One of the best clam chowders I have ever had. Try it! - Bars Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

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Down home cooking is the only way to describe this little hole in the wall. Great bar selection Food made with love Killer staff Oh did I mention the $$ SO AFFORDABLE You can be in and out in for the much time goers or actually spend a but of time. I suggest grabbing a spot at the bar, bartenders are on point! Im gonna leave a bit more to the imagination, I want you to have your own opinion. YOU WONT LEAVE DISAPPOINTED read more

Land Ho - Bars Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Really bad clam chowder. I swear it was Snow's out of the can. There's no excuse for substandard clam chowder on the Cape especially at Land Ho prices. read more

The menu is very limited. We have tested this place a number of times on our way home from Wellfleet because in the off season it's a decent spot that is still open. Regretfully, the one thing that is always consistent is that the servers are incredibly rude. If I didn't have kids we would sit at the bar as it is a pretty vibrant scene with a lot of energy. If you sit in the dining room just be prepared to feel as though they are doing you a favor by serving you. read more

I was brought to Land Ho by a year round Brewster resident who said, "This is where the locals go to eat. Everything on the menu is delicious." I was glad he picked Land Ho for our lunch stop. There is a handwritten specials chalkboard near the bar. One of their specials for the day was a fried haddock sandwich and it was very tasty. I'd stop by again, but would be prepared for a wait when the tourists are back on the cape. The restaurant was even crowded in early February. read more

Just had another wonderful experience at Land Ho! Great lunch at the bar with my friend and waited on by the owner,John Murphy! Great conversation, service and food!! read more

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Many people recommended this place, so we decided to check it out with my parents. They've been here before and also loved it, though they admit it's only been for burgers and appetizers. We came for full dinners. The place is small and eclectic. Nice charm to the place, from the local signs and crests all over the walls and ceiling to the actual cloth checkerboard tablecloths. The bar area was packed with locals, with is usually a good sign. We ordered a couple of local beers. Strike one was the waitress not knowing their beers by name. "Do you mean blah blah brewery?" Um, yes, I just asked for the beer by name. But the beer itself was great, and they obviously keep their lines clean. No skunky "tap flavor" at all. (I wish I could say that about many places on Cape Cod.) Strike two - and a huge red flag - the food came out within 10 minutes of ordering. My daughter ordered pork tenderloin, and my father ordered chicken parmigiana. There is no way those can be cooked from scratch within 10 minutes. They obviously pre-cook their food and heat it up on order. My daughter's pork was very dry. My mother and I ordered whole fried clams. Strike three: mine came more whole than expected, with bits of shell fried along with the clams! Just poor form all around from the kitchen. Color me unimpressed. The clams were otherwise average. The fries were stale and bland. Our waitress kept disappearing, and just tossed the bill on the table while walking by (a single folded piece of paper, no billfold or anything). Can there be a strike four? I'm sure this place is great for appetizers and drinks. And maybe burgers as well. But this was one of the worst dinners I've had on Cape Cod in years. Save your money for a better meal elsewhere. I was extremely disappointed. read more

On Thursday 10/18/18 we were exploring on Cape Cod with friends who are now permanent residents in Orleans, MA. They recommended the Land Ho Restaurant & Bar as there were others joining us. Nice bar decorated w/ unique & funny signs throughout. We slid into the corner of the bar and were greeted by David. Lots of local craft beer favorites, wine for the ladies. It's apparent that the bartender Dave has been at this awhile. Held his own on the friendly banter with the patrons. Lots of retirees here at would be expected on a Thursday afternoon at 3pm. The five of us shared a nice plate of nachos ($11.00). After our friend appointed herself the DD we got down to beer. Some Guinness, some craft IPAs, some Pinot Grigio. Draught 12oz beers were $5.50 to $6.50 and up. Wines were $6.50-9.50. An enjoyable afternoon w/ friends and Dave the ringmaster. Our hosts for our trip enjoy regular visits to Land Ho. And as visitors we would certainly come here again. Thank you. read more

We have been coming to this place for many years. We don't exactly live nearby, so it has been a while since we last decided to come to this restaurant. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with our latest visit. Most of our complaint centered around the service. When I inquired as to what the portion size was for instants on an appetizer of potato skins, I was led to believe that was very small. Instead, it came overloaded on a plate. It wasn't cooked well done like I had asked for. If I had known it was going to be that size I would not have ordered The appetizer plus a meal. Food was lackluster. The restaurant used to be fairly busy and it was basically empty. My guess is that others feel that experience has fallen off of where it used to be. To be honest, I could get better quality food cooked the way I wanted it at Cooke's down the street Maybe it would've been a little less in terms of ambience but the food would've been better quality and more to my liking. I don't think we'll be going back anytime soon unfortunately. read more

Food-5 stars, loved every bite of it. Shrimp skewers over Caesar salad. Hubby got the broiled flounder, veggies on side. (My second choice). Non-seafood eating adult son got nachos () and D-I-L got the crab cakes, which she raved about. Atmosphere- 3 stars, nice but not the first place I've been to with the license plate theme. Plenty to look at, but waaay overcrowded, tight seating. But, maybe that's why the wait time gets 5 stars! Didn't notice any outdoor seating, which is a nice option sometimes. Wait time- 5 stars- told 20 minute wait, didn't wait 5 minutes even with a full house. Server helpful and patient with me when I asked for a repeat on the beer list when I'm not focused the first time she told me! read more

We've had many memorable meals at the Ho! Wonderful fish and chips, salads, and delicious desserts! Always a fun time! Service is friendly and prompt! read more

Great bar! The food is sometimes bland or at least the fries and salmon are.i got the nights special of crab and spinach stuffed salmon with white lemon sauce the stuffing crab and spinach were good but hardly any spinach and the lemon sauce was so bland and had no hint of lemon in it. My fiance had the burger he said it was very good but not great. Nothing stand out but he wasn't disappointed by any means. As for a bar I'd give it a 4 star. Unfortunately bars need good food and while we have had good food here before and seen the nachos which look amazing this time wasn't so good. I'll give it 4 stars average score of all the times we've been here. Advice- eat elsewhere and drink here or drink here and get apps. The potato skins were really yummy and very filling split between two people! We always stop in at least once while on the cape since its a great local bar to our hotel. Edit.. tonight bartenders just cared about drunk friends. . Season so staff.. won't be back. read more

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First visit to Land Ho. The fish and chips were great. The hamburgers were so burnt the kids could not even eat them. The waitress never refilled our drinks and never returned to check on us the entire time. We couldn't even get anyone to give us our check so we could pay. read more

I've always lived the Land Ho in Orleans! Been going since 1979 when I moved to the Cape. It's a great local watering hole/pub/restaurant. The fries are always good, the chowder always perfect. Their specials are always good. Fried Fish is delicious. I sometimes go for a burger - a staple and good. I love the decor, all the signs hanging from the ceiling :-) and I think the Murphy's are great people!! read more

Good food! Shrimp cocktail was chilled perfectly, fresh and had a cocktail sauce with a little kick to it. The scallops were tender. Wish they had a little more flavor/seasoning, so had to add a side of drawn butter. That helped. Fried shrimp were excellent! Lastly, the apple pie is a must have!! read more

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Hello Everyone, My awesome GF brought me down to Ocean Edge Resort for my BDAY! We ventured off to check a few things out and then decided to stop in at Land Ho for a bite and couple drinks. Cleanliness- A ++ Service- A++ super friendly Food- A++ Drinks- A++ Time of food brought out- A++ Atmosphere- A++ read more