This was fantastic. Great atmosphere, thoughtfully run, good for kids, great service, food was very hot and the place was clean. Nice variety on the menu. We would go back. We went early to beat the dinner rush and we were glad we did. read more

I had the chicken pot pie made with puff pastry, it was terrible. About three decent pieces of white roasted chicken, the rest was stringy, shredded pink meat in a thin gravy that appeared undercooked. I have discarded better when cooking at home. It did not seem fresh, more like something that had been sitting and deteriorating all day. Our server never questioned why most of my meal was still on my plate when he hurriedly cleared the table. I'd read several good reviews which is why we went to Marshside, however I would neither recommend or revisit this restaurant. read more

Disappointing late lunch. Old fish w ammonia taste. Little beurre blanc sauce. Chicken parmeisian too heavy. Nice decor and view.

Second year dining at the Marshside. Wonderful view of the marsh, great service and excellent food. Go early around 5 to avoid the long lines. Generous portions and a wide selection on the menu! read more

Stopped by for lunch on the yesterday - while power was out due to Irene in most towns, Marshside was up and running on generator power. Beautiful location, with stunning views of the marsh and birds. The spacious and new-ish restaurant is set up nicely so that every table has a good view. Clam chowder was serviceable, mussels appetizer was HUGE, fried oysters were big and juicy and the burgers had good toppings. Good standby - not sure what the dinner set-up is, but judging from the large waiting areas, must be a popular place. read more

I visited Marshside for the first time on October 12, 2012; my traveling companions have visited many times and love it. I really enjoyed it. This is a lovely restaurant situated in a calm, peaceful area of the Cape. The gardens which front the restaurant are Cape-lovely. Attentive and friendly staff, a nice menu selection (I was there for an early, light lunch), reasonably priced. A very tasty corn chowder and fresh mixed greens salad were perfect for me. A light, airy atmosphere with a beautiful view of the marsh. A really nice front porch. This is my new favorite place -- Chapin's and Clancy's remain favorites, also. read more

Beautiful restaurant but that is as far as it goes. After waiting forever for a table and for our food, the food was horrible. Last year, I was raving about the Marshside so I couldn't wait to go back this year. Unfortunately, we were deeply disappointed with our meal. The haddock tasted bland, dry, and just yucky. My sons hamburger was a hard hockey puck on a huge bun, he couldn't eat it. The butternut squash was also flavorless. I'm not sure what happened over the winter but I wish they would get their old menu and chef back. Will have to find a new place to frequent. Very sad. read more

I've been to the Marshside several times and usually it's a good experience but that has since changed. Beware they don't take reservations so in season be prepared to wait an hour to an hour and half. Is the wait really worth it. Of coursre not. The food can fluctuatate from good to bad. It's all about the view of the mash. Without it the place would be half empty. I guess the wait helps them build up the bar tab. My meal - I ordered the fried scallop platter. When it arrived the scallop bread coating was basically black and not edible. I can't believe the cook actually let the plate leave the kitchen. The reason for 2 stars is only the view and that's only if you sit near a window. read more

Had a great lunch today. The service was excellent and done with a smile. The food was very good, tender and lightly breaded, the onion rings were done to perfection, hot and lightly breaded. Had the corn chowder and it didn't disappoint. Tried the eggplant parm served hot and very tasty. The view was excellent and enjoyed watching the birds. All in all a very pleasant lunch. read more

This place is great. We had to wait for a table on a crowded night and I love watching the staff. The head hostess Barbara was really friendly and nice and had complete control of great staff. She handled pushy, rude people with grace. I wouldn't want any of their jobs. The food was excellent. The bread basket, oysters pasta dishes.....excellent. Wife loved her salad. Waitress Deb...the best. Another job I wouldn't want. We will be back on a less busy night. Valet parking a real necessity read more

Four of us went to celebrate a 41 year wedding anniversary as well as being on vacation. One person in our group had a Vermont connection to Jack Connors, the owner. We started off with drinks on the porch which were wonderful. We were told a 45 minute wait but were very happy when we were seated with 20 minutes. Between us, we had the Jeannie's corn chowder, clam chowder, and seafood stew. All were terrific. Entries were a Reuben, Greek salad, baked seafood, and fish tacos. Everything disappeared and I did not hear any complaints. This will definitely be a "go to" place on our next trip to the Cape. read more

Restaurant is beautiful with the view. Wait isn't bad with a drink on the deck. Service was great. Mussels, shrimp and lobster mac - all really good read more

Good food and service classy restaurant with very overly friendly staff! Good chicken Parmesan and chicken nugggets great view we dined well sunset and I have to say the view was absolutely amazing! read more

Been a regular at this restaurant for years, but maybe not anymore. Sat down to a family dinner around 7:30pm on a weekend night after waiting an hour for a table (no reservations accepted). Waitress took our drink order and brought us 4 pieces of bread for 7 people at the table. When we asked, we were told they were out of bread...WHAT??? Out of bread no other accommodations being made. Asked for an appetizer at half price since there was no bread and the waitress laughed at us and walked away. I would expect that at a clam shack, but not an more upscale restaurant like this. Wait staff wanted to leave around 9, so we finished our meal and left, but the valet parking attendants were waiting for their tip to get our cars. I know its near the end of summer, but that's no excuse. Not sure this is worth the price of the meals anymore. Food is good, but service has gotten much worse over the past 2 years. read more

Beautiful views but good is only mediocre, imo. There are good things to enjoy, but it's a bit overpriced for the food.

New and improved restaurant facilities, but missing the atmosphere and taste of the former Marshside. I went shortly after they reopened and they may still have been getting their feet back on the ground. The food seems a bit more done to formula now, flavorful but not quite a special as it once was. The new layout takes advantage of the location and the views, and it is a much nicer spot to wait if no table is ready. But I'm afraid they have dropped their breakfasts, and I'm anxious to see if they will still be open in the winter months. And where are the quirky seasonal decorations? read more

After calling ahead and being told they do not take reservations or call ahead seating, we arrived at this restaurant at 5pm (and had to use The valet parking) with 4 adults and 4 young children. There were lots of empty tables and were told it was 1.5 hours wait. The hostess said they had lots of big parties (which couldn't be seen anywhere) and only so many big tables and that's "just how it is". We decided to leave because there was no way our children could wait that long. As we were leaving a large group of 10 adults were walking in the restaurant and were greeted by the hostess who immediately sat them at a large table. My sister went back to the hostess table and asked how that large group, who just showed up, had been sat immediately. The hostess told her 2 people from their party had arrived early and were sitting at the bar, so they held their table. Our party ended up going to Clancys in Dennis and having a wonderful time! read more

Been here 2x and both times it's been ok but not great. Very pricy for what it is. Got the sassy shrimp appetizer which has large shrimp and was good. My son got steak and he said it was good. I got fish tacos. Not so good. Basically a few pieces of fried fish (which was good) put into a cold soft flour tortilla with some cabbage served with jarred salsa. No flavor. read more

Drove 20 miles and arrived at 8:05 May30. Man at reception desk said sorry kitchen closed at 8:00 . I could see in the middle of winter but please this is summer season. Will never return. read more

Beautiful, quiet location. Off the beaten path. Great food & atmosphere. Great staff.

Good food. Corn chowder was excellent. Clam chowder was ok. Had the cape cod Ruben and it was very good. The hostess was surly and needs to be talked to about her attitude. Beautiful views of the marsh. the dessert called Marshview Oh My! was a sensation bit of chocolate greatness. read more

An attractive, modern restaurant, in a beautiful location. The food was good, portion size reasonable. The service was friendly and prompt, without being rushed. Be prepared for valet parking. We arrived at about 7:30 Thursday, advised of a 30 minute wait (with pagers). There seemed to be plenty of waiting area both inside and outside. We decided to drive around the beautiful countryside nearby, and returned in about 20 minutes. The pager went off very close to the 30 minutes quoted earlier. The noise level was moderate, and the table spacing was reasonable. All in all, a very pleasant experience. We will return next year!!! read more

The food was great and our waiter was efficient and upbeat. The restaurant is nice with pretty flowers outside and a great view. The problem was with the hostess. We were told there was a 45 minute wait which was fine, it was a Saturday night in the summer. We ended up waiting an hour and a half, apparently they forgot about us. The hostess was very rude and defensive. It wasn't her fault she didn't take our name (she did). The manager did apologize and comp us desert and $50. It's too bad their hostess staff is so unorganized and unprofessional. She ruined what would have been a lovely meal and a great review. read more

Not only is their Sassy Shrimp fabulous but the world's best bartender, Betsy DeMartino McGakey, makes the most fabulous drinks-each served with a welcoming smile and a genuine sense of dedication to doing her job better than well. We go there often and know we will enjoy delicious cocktails and be well served. read more

This restaurant is beautifully redone and offers a fantastic view of the marsh. Whether you sit window-side or on the higher level, you will be satisfied by the view. The waitress was friendly and helpful. The menu is typical Cape Cod fare and everything tasted homemade. They have a good selection of salads if you want a lighter meal, as well as fried creations. Certainly worth a stop read more

Just had dinner here with my kids, great atmosphere and the food was very good. The staff was good and knowledgeable, my daughter has a tree nut allergy and they new exactly what she could eat. Only negative was the food came quickly which is good for kids but if you were out for a nice dinner you might feel rushed. read more

They have the best oysters on the half shell. Not only comes with cocktail sauce but a vinager sauce that was amazing on the oysters. Also, check out the lobster and Mac it is one of the best ever. Staff is great and the restaurant is causal classy!!!! read more

Wow! Best oysters I have ever eaten in my life!! Pricey but everything is impeccable. Swordfish tips good; Sassy shrimp great. Tasted the Lobster Mac and Cheese so had to go back again last night. Wow! Oysters amazing again and Lobster Mac and Cheese phenomenal. Service great as well. read more

I had high hopes for this restaurant. It was a beautiful setting with a view of the marsh. The menu was interesting, but really no surprises. We had an attentive server in the beginning while we placed our orders. It went downhill after that. It took 30-35 minutes to bring 3 sandwiches with fries to our table. Other tables who ordered after us received their food before us. Really!!!! 30 minutes to get our lunch of sandwiches?!? The server stopped by to apologize for the delay, and said our order will be out soon. Ten minutes later, the food arrived. I ordered sweet potato fries(it was an option), and they arrived to the table barely warm. The server came by to ask if everything was alright, and I told her about my fries. She said "they just came out of the fryer." I said no, they are not hot, and would she like to try one. She declined, and offered to bring me another order. I declined, worried that it would take another 30 minutes. The server did bring me hot sweet potato fries after 10 minutes, and the color difference was amazing. My lukewarm fries were a dark orange while the new batch was bright orange. I do not like to be lied to or to insinuate that I was lying about the food. What started out as a pleasant lunch turned out to be less so. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

If you read between the lines everyone is very impressed with atmosphere! Granted it is lovely. However crowded, long waits and mediocre food. The memorable feature is the bread basket. Saturday night we each got swordfish. I got the special and my husband got the tips. I think they were both pretty tasteless. Along with one glass of wine each it the bill came to $75 plus tip. I can cook a better fish meal from grocery store purchased fish. If you can, wait until the off season when they aren't so rushed. They really don't care either if they close early, tell you a shorter wait than reality, or if you are unhappy. The crowds give them what they want - money. However there are way better restaurants on Cape Cod. read more

After calling ahead but being told that they don't take reservations (I agree with some previous posts about the hostess station being very short with us on the phone), we decided to brave it, knowing that there would be a wait, after all, it was peak season. We had a party of 12, which included my 2-year-old son and 3-month-old daughter and were told that the wait would be 2+ hours. I can't believe that those 2 hours flew by as quickly as they did! We were able to enjoy the view while sitting on the porch and ordering drinks. We also could go to the waiting area inside and have some crackers and cheese that had been set out for the people waiting. Also at the inside waiting area was a table set up with various kids' toys. My son occupied himself during our wait and before we knew it, we were being called to our table. Really smart, Marshside, for finding ways to make our waiting time pleasant! We ended up waiting more than 2 hours, and the wait staff continued to apologize, which I thought was nice of them. The food and service was excellent, as always. Thanks, Marshside, for another great dining experience! read more

Loved this place! Beautiful building, great view and the menu and food were on point. A new favorite on the Cape.

Food was great.....lobster mac and cheese!...service was very good and prices reasonable. It was so loud that it eas not easy to enjoy my meal...the vaulted ceilings, while impressive, only serve to amplify the cacaphony. read more

We love the Marshside! We stop here every summer when we go to The Cape! They are very accommodating and make a special seafood pasta for me upon request. The view is spectacular at this cozy and nice sit down restaurant. read more

If you are going to Cape Cod, Marshside is a must on your places to eat. I have been going to this restaurant since my wife introduced it to me 24 years ago as her family had a house in nearby Dennis. I loved it when it was a quaint little diner with a small sunporch overlooking the marsh and I love it even more in its stylish craftsman-style new building. Still with beautiful views of the marsh, excellent service and the excellent food. I am a lover of clam chowder and order it nearly everywhere I go on the Cape and theirs is good, but also try the Portuguese stew/soup. The flavors are outstanding. Each get one of each and share! Marshside is more than just the food or just the restaurant or just the service, it's all those things combined and making memories that last forever and keep you coming back. You seriously will not be disappointed. Relax. Don't be in a rush. Take in the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the Cape and put this place on your must go to list. I assure you you will look forward to returning again and again. read more

My wife and I just happened upon the Marshside Restaurant late in the afternoon and were pleasantly surprised with the complimentary valet parking although there were plenty of parking spaces available. The restaurant was a new building located on the edge of a tidal marsh with elegant and expansive views from just about any table in the house due to the tiered floor plan. The menu has an extended selection to choose from and we selected an appetizer, a seafood dish and meat dish to experience a range of tastes offered. Our appetizer dish was wonderful and after a short time our waitress returned to advise us that the meat dish was overcooked by the chef and that a new dish was being prepared and did we want receive both diners at the same time. We agreed to have the meals brought at the same time and she apologized for the inconvenience and offered a complimentary drink, which we declined, and she offered us complimentary desserts, which we accepted. The meal was served shortly thereafter and it was delicious, the steak was done to perfection, medium, and the fish was fresh and seasoned delicately. Our complimentary desserts were large portioned which we could only eat one of after such a large meal and brought the second one home to enjoy later that evening. As we left we understood why they have the valet parking because the comfortably large waiting area and front porch was full of anticipating customers. We had arrived early and were thankful for that. Marshside has excellent food, courteous and attentive service, gorgeous views of the tidal marsh and neat and impressively clean environment. We are returning soon with visiting friends from the west coast to impress them with a fine Cape Cod dining experience. read more

First of all, I thought the price should be listed as $$$, not $$. The atmosphere was very nice, although crowded and a bit noisy. The fact that they don't take reservations is a bit of a pain, but we were able to get a lovely bench outside to sit on, and have a drink out there (the cocktail waitresses will serve you outside). I would say the food is just a bit above average, and overpriced for what you get. The wait staff could have been a little more patient and not rushed us so much. read more

I've been here 5 or 6 times when I visit my Dad. The food is excellent, I've never had a bad meal and I've never had to wait during the lunch hour. I highly recommend their meatloaf special, it's awesome!!! Any fish dish is also excellent. I don't understand the other reviews that say the food is ok, it is so much more than that. The grape nut custard is also out of this world. read more

Excellent dinner last night. Martinis well prepared and served. Delicious rainbow beet salad app, squash bisque also delicious. Swordfish entree was excellent. Server by the name of Amanda was very knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive . Can't wait to go back. read more

First of all the parking situation is terrible..... You need to be there by 5 PM sharp to eat (especially in season) I had the clams there about 2 years ago, and I was violently ill. I hadn't gone back until last week...majority ruled in the party I was with.. I was a bit hesitant , but with that being said... the bread basket they serve is delightful... I had the fisherman's platter without the scallops, and substituted it with Salmon... cod/haddock was fine .. the stuffing on the shrimp was dry, and a bit overcooked...with French fries and broccoli ( which they need to cut for you, and not serve it to you like you live in the jungle) ....my friend had the chowder and she raved... my husband had haddock, and he seemed to enjoy it.... there are so many places to dine around there... this is not on the top of my list....good drinks... read more