This review is a shout-out to our server Elizabeth - we had an amazing dinner with delicious food but the ultimate standout was Elizabeth's friendly demeanor, great recommendations, and even better photography skills! Highly recommend, 10/10 read more

we came for my moms birthday dinner but ended up leaving after 1 drink an an app. the drinks were good however the rolls were cold crusty dinner rolls and flavorless butter. we ordered the tuna tartare which was alllll store bought avocado. yucky. barely any tuna and rotted jalapeños. yikes read more

Ocean Terrace - avocado tartare - Seafood Near Me - Brewster, Massachusetts

Ocean Edge Anniversary fail! First, even though the terrace was pretty empty, they sat us right up against a table with three small kids. The hostess was pretty surly when we asked for a change. Then the bread was stale. Then the entree came in the middle of our salad. (We sent it back!) It seemed like they wanted us in and out in half an hour. At least the server was lovely, and the food decent - but expensive! Not going there again. read more

Great atmosphere, great service with a fantastic view! Sunset by the Ocean Terrace is a must! Definitely try the seafood and fish. It can't get fresher than that! This restaurant is a great upbeat place to be! Awesome for happy hour with a group of friends or a dinner for two! Love it! read more

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if you want to dine in an establishment staffed entirely by chickens with their heads cut off, this is your spot. making reservations was a two day ordeal. Hostesses couldn't find our reservation at first, so we had to wait for the table. Server was a miserable grouch who took our drink orders then vanished for 25 minutes, returned to say "i know i know..." when he saw we had no drinks yet, then vanished for another 15 minutes. no communication from staff or manager so after 40 minutes we cancelled our drink orders, which were not even started yet, we left. while waiting we watched the staff. the restaurant was at half capacity and there was plenty of staff to work the floor. yet it still was a chaotic scene. nothing at all was done to make our experience better. no app on the house, no drinks on the house, no apology, no smiles nothing. pretty lame. on the plus side, the water was indeed wet and the sun did manage to set while we were there so not a total loss. read more

My family and I are staying at this hotel right now and I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. When I looked it up and saw the reviews, I was hesitant about eating here but it was actually very good. The view is absolutely gorgeous and we were lucky enough to be eating around sunset which was very nice. As for the restaurant- first of all, our waitress was very bubbly and helpful. We ordered a few appetizers, or snacks as they're called on the menu. My favorite were the swordfish tacos. The fish was cooked well and the tasted good with the sauce on them. We also got the halibut ceviche and the hummus plate which were both pretty good. For my entree, I shared the Halibut with my mom. The halibut itself was a bit bland and salty, but the honey beurre blanc elevated the dish and made it very good. After dinner we shared the strawberry shortcake which was a nice and refreshing way to end our meal. I was pretty happy with my dinner here. read more

Ocean Terrace - Halibut - Seafood Near Me - Brewster, Massachusetts

We had dinner in the Ocean Edge Frost Bar Igloo. Great experience. Gus our waiter was great and made a great night even better. Recommend the igloos! Ask for Gus! read more

Table for 6 or more for our party of 4 was questionable after such a long wait and as late as it was. Frito misto app was great and I would come here simply for that. Entrees had some issues. Steak order was taken wrong and came out raw. 2nd try was not much better. Took it home to cook. Good next day lunch. Diver scallops on the other hand were well done and evidenced too much of a Sandy life even if cut too short. Next time, maybe. read more

We celebrated a birthday here and were very happy with the service, staff and food! Had to take a post sunset reservation. But that was fine - the starlit patio was just as nice! Beautiful breeze - felt very European. The food is pricey but everything we ordered we loved: soup, ceviche, chicken, swordfish. The staff was excellent, helping us navigate a short summer rain that went through - literally moving our stuff twice so we could stay dry but still be outside after it passed. Not sure about the negative reviews. We would definitely go back for a special occasion! read more

It took over an hour to get our food served and they even forgot one of our dishes. Food was below average to be waiting that long and very overpriced. Not a good experience. Although we got five free cookies for the lack of responsibility, I much would rather have not stayed there an extra 45 minutes. I would definitely not be coming back here again. read more

Why do people think this place is good? I got a soup and salad. The soup tasted like feet and the salad had dirt in it still. Dressing was watery. Veggies weren't good. Skip it. read more

So this place has beautiful views but that's about it. The service was SO SLOW I had to get up and find our non existent waitress for sugar, the check, and it took forever to get just our drinks so long we didn't didn't bother ordering food. I asked for a non alcoholic drink and it came out with alcohol ... not to mention that aside it was so bad even if I had wanted a cocktail i wouldn't have drank that one read more

So welcoming and friendly, especially the bartenders Jay and Deneen. Extremely kind and fun. From one server to another, tip your servers/bartenders 20% MINIMUM, even if it seems like they're "just pouring drinks". read more

Worst service ever on the Cape! From the clueless hostess to the most slow unfriendly wait staff could not see myself tipping more than 10 percent and even that killed me. Food was good! But couldn't enjoy it due to the service. Never again read more

Despite tepid third-party reviews, my girlfriend and I dined here during our vacation on the recommendation of a colleague. After our experience, I am considering changing my line of work. The staff remembered our reservation, unlike some other reviewers, but that is about the extent of positive things I have to say about this place. Our appetizer arrived suspiciously soon after we ordered it, and about 8 minutes ahead of any silverware or napkins. It was below average. We ordered our drinks at the same time as we ordered our appetizer. They showed up much later. One drink was simply incorrect, the other was ordered off the menu and tasted like an entire carton of country time lemonade mix cut with more lemonade. Speaking of drinks, our water cups were not once refilled. Our entrees each consisted of a slab of overcooked fish over a somewhat cold, congealed starch, liberally soaked in incongruent sauces. We aren't particularly picky, and will usually eat what's given to us, but despite spending over $150 we could not compel ourselves to finish. If you are looking for a good ocean view, do yourself a favor - spend the day at the beach and leave dinner to the professionals. (May I suggest Fin Seafood in nearby Dennis - comparable prices for some of the best food on the Cape) read more

Incredible food, atmosphere, and wait staff. Both Sergio and Andre were so attentive, kind, and helpful. We loved it so much we came back for dinner two nights in a row. Would definitely recommend the swordfish and slow braised chicken read more

Natesha was amazing! Such great food and even better service. You can't go wrong with any choice of food. Service is incredible!

Was staying at the resort for a wedding and had dinner here one night. The service was a little slow and don't come around often to clear plates. We were having shareable plates. On a small table, the plates need to be cleared when finished to make room. As someone else mentioned, there was no espresso machine. With that being said, the plates we order were amazing. We got the charcuterie board which was good. The scallop appetizer was absolutely delicious. I would recommend doing a bunch of shareable plates. Also, can't go wrong with oysters when your in the Cape. read more

Let me start out by saying I write reviews rarely and even then usually only in high praise. It takes a real special event for me to write a bad review and if you are looking for that special type of event you may find it at Ocean Terrace! Long story short the bad review has to do with both the quality of the food and the inexperience of the wait staff. Now I think others dining there may not get the waiter we had and could have a better experience but the food is the food. I was not too hungry so I ordered the main staple of Cape Cod, the chowder and a crab cake appetizer. My wife ordered a veggie dish. The chowder tasted meager and no better than a can of Progresso. The crab cake was a TRAVESTY. Advertised on menu as "Jumbo Lump Crab" yet what was presented was a 40/60 mixture of crab mince and breading. I have eaten great crab cakes and they have real chunks of meat in them. These did not and costed 18$. My wife's dish had so much potential but they didn't season it at all, not even salt and pepper, it was bland and a real waste of some really good ingredients. When asked how everything was we said quite frankly it was one of the worst meals we ever had and explained why. In fact I had only eaten one of the crab cakes and only half the soup while my wife had only had about half of her dish. The waiter said he was sorry but then ran off and didn't even bother to tell anyone. Presented us with a bill for the full 70$ worth of terrible food and smiled and walked away again. My wife and I didn't care to get into a situation with the management so we paid and left. However we wanted people to know so that they didn't have the same experience. It really sucks on your first day of vacation to have an experience like this overshadow your entire stay. BTW the hotel is wonderful this review is only about this one property restaurant. read more

Ocean Terrace is the "high-end" restaurant and bar at the Ocean Edge Resort Mansion that is anything but. Poor service and great views is what we found. The bar/restaurant is situated at the very peak of the resort and offers a fantastic view of the ocean from your table. It's mainly an outdoor restaurant and bar- and you may be rightly wondering how this can exist especially when it gets cold on the cape. Well, they have thoughtfully installed many heaters around the tables and let me tell you they definitely work well. The bar has several tall cocktail tables around the back and waiter service. We showed up right at sunset on a Friday night and found a few tables still open. It wasn't too busy. Our waiter took our order (Macallan Scotch and a craft beer on tap) and disappeared for 25 minutes - never to return. We saw him serving other tables. After the sun had set and we were still waiting for our drinks, we just walked off got in the car and drove to Del Mar in Chatham for some of their nice drinks. I don't know why the service here was so poor- I heard the owners of the resort were in town this week. Maybe they were all paying too much attention to them and not the guests. This was definitely the poorest service we experienced on the entire cape. read more

The biggest things Ocean Terrace has going for it are the gorgeous view and amazing atmosphere. The food and drinks are expensive ($15 for a strawberry daiquiri! $50 dollar entrees!), and unfortunately, none of it was worth those hefty price tags. I'd have to say the highlight of the meal, food-wise, was probably the appetizers. I really enjoyed my crab cakes, which came with a delicious spiced chile aioli. My dining companion had the clam chowder, which had smoked bacon added to it. That meaty goodness bumped it up from standard to pretty darn amazing. Entrees weren't nearly as impressive. I went with the roasted chicken breast, primarily because it was listed as having a brie cheese stuffing, and I love brie! The chicken was tasty, but when I cut into it, there was no brie to be found (or tasted). If there was any in there, it was minimal. Instead, there was a veggie stuffing of sorts, consisting of carrots, celery, and onions, which was not listed on the menu, and was not quite as exciting. I wouldn't have ordered it if I knew that up front. The chicken did come with a very rich orzo mac and cheese, which was pretty good, but definitely not worth thirty bucks. My dining companion's entree was a complete miss, far more disappointing than my brie-less chicken breast. He ordered the grilled veal rib chop, which at $47, I expected would be truly incredible. But much to our dismay, the piece of meat that we were served was extremely fatty throughout, and too chewy. Truly a letdown. I do have to reemphasize how great the view is at this place, though. Sitting out on the upstairs patio at Ocean Terrace at sunset makes for a beautiful summer evening. Now, if they could fix up the menu a bit, then the Ocean Terrace would become a dining destination that shouldn't be missed. read more

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Natesha was a great server and made the great night even better! She was efficient, fun and friendly.

This place truly sucks. Staying in the hotel. Stuck eating and drinking here. They have no idea about customer service. I just don't want to drive far, so I'm stuck being treated poorly by people who couldn't care less about service. Will never stay in this hotel again and would never have a drink or eat here again. read more

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The view is why you're there and the setting is lovely.The food is disappointing. My steak was cooked perfectly while my partners was excessively over done same with his fish. We had a vanilla flan that might as well have been jello it was so tasteless. Go for the drinks that are pricey but it's a pretty place. read more

Well, the view is great. Figure about $50 bucks a plate, not unusual for a hotel restaurant at a place like this. Unfortunately, I was really pumped for the new suckling pig confit but it tasted like dry pulled pork. So sad. And the service, my god. We must have been there for three or four hours. Our waitress broke the cork trying to open two different bottles of wine. Poor thing. If you're looking to get out quickly, don't order dessert. Ours took about 35 minutes, and I'm pretty sure it's because they actually baked the cookies. Not much of a payoff there, unfortunately. Hate to be negative, but dinner, wine and dessert cost almost an iPad and I'd rather have an iPad. read more

This place is great. Awesome Food. And the service was amazing.... ZOKI our server really went the extra mile to take care of us..... couldn't ask for More read more

We started with an appetizer! Sweet potato hummus,, steamed carrots, autumn squash, pickled fingerling radishes, marinated olives and salted pita chips, it was superb! We then ordered the Grilled Scallop and Shrimp dinner, it arrived hot and the Scallops melted in your mouth, and the Shrimp was tender. The ginger rum glaze did not overpower the flavor of the Seafood. And need I say more? Indeed we finished with the chocolate mousse brownie,,,, exquisite! Chef Phillip Plathe you have created a delightful menu at the Frost Bar and we love your passion for creating memorable meals! Thank you for sharing your talent! And our server Anthony was a very consciousness waiter. read more

View/Location: 5 stars Service: 1-2 stars Food: 2-3 stars Cocktails: 3 stars Value: 1 star The location can't be beat. They could make this place amazing if they tried. Key words: if they tried. They aren't trying. What were they thinking, hiring such inexperienced servers? If they want to be a fine resort, and charge those exorbitant prices, they need to hire top-of-the-line waitstaff who is experienced in FINE dining. The food is meh. For the prices, it's bad. If it were less expensive, it'd be fine. The cocktails aren't bad, but again - if you want to be a world-class resort, it's time to get on the forefront of the cocktail movement. Flavored vodkas are OVER, people! This location has such potential - it's a real shame to see it go to waste. Honestly, if they fixed the service issue, I could deal w/ the boring food & drinks. read more

I will preface this review by saying that I have been to the Terrace many times for a cocktail, which were always good, and the servers seemed to be friendly, but I had never eaten here. I went here on September 1, 2012 to start my friend's bachelorette party. We had reservations for 10 people at 5:30pm. When we went to order about half of the girls had been given the lunch menu. About half of the girls got clam chowder to start, which they all seemed to enjoy. The bachelorette and her mother both ordered the swordfish (~ $36), which came with a fresh salsa on top. I ordered the fillet, medium-rare (priced at staggering $45). When the food arrived I was surprised at the bland presentation. The fillet came with a bourbon sauce, some caramelized onions and a smattering of arugula. the swordfish arrived with nothing but the fish and a small mound of salsa on the plate. The first bit of the fillet seemed normal. When I went to cut another piece though I noticed that the steak was not cooked properly, to say cooked is actually very misleading. It looked more along the lines of seared tuna sashimi then the med/rare steak I was expecting. I kid you not when I say it was blue and cold on the inside. Short of moo-ing the fillet could not have been much less cooked. I flagged the waiter down and had my meal sent back to the kitchen. It returned in about 5 minutes which I thought was rather questionable. This time I decided I would cut in half to see how it was prepared before putting any more in my mouth. Once again the fillet was still completely RAW in the center (I will upload a photo). I sent it back to the kitchen again try to have it cooked properly. While i was waiting for my meal to return the bachelorette found a piece of plastic IN her swordfish. About 10 minutes later half of my fillet returns, FINALLY cooked, although I was a little miffed about where the other half of my meal went. I get about two bites down before the bachelorette's mother finds plastic in her swordfish as well, t which point I lost my appetite. We were comped the fillet and one swordfish, but after a meal as disastrous as this I will never eat here again. read more

Ocean Terrace - This is the filet mentioned in my review after having been sent back to the kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Brewster, Massachusetts

We've been coming to the Ocean Edge every summer for years. We were very excited to try the Ocean Terrace when we visited 2 years ago. The view was great and the food looked wonderful, but the service was very slow and instead we chose to leave after drinks. On our annual visit this year to the hotel, I happened to end up speaking to the Resort Manager (Matt Moore), and I raised this issue. He informed me that they have recently hired Jim Anderson this year as the new Director of Food and Beverage (who is also a great guy), that they've built out an amazing state of the art kitchen (2x the size), and hired a new chef as well. He assured me that the Ocean Terrace was a completely different experience, and so we decided to try it out for our final night on Cape Cod. I can't stress how incredibly happy we are that we did! First - AMBIANCE. It was a warm summer sunset on Cape Cod, sitting outside high above the ocean. It was BEAUTIFUL. They also have umbrellas or heaters if needed, and while none of that was required when we were there, its good to know they have them. The thing that I love about Ocean Edge in general is that it has a bit of a 'throwback' feel to it, to a time that was simpler and more wholesome. Added to this is that they make you feel special without feeling like its gonna cost you an arm and a leg like at some other resorts/hotels of this caliber on the Cape. There is a classy yet casual vibe to the resort, and that also carries through nicely to the Ocean Terrace as well. Second - SERVICE. Our waitress, Karly, was a joy. Kind, thorough, patient with questions, and always one step ahead of us. This was key, since we had our 5 and 7 year old daughters dining with us, and they don't have the patience for an overly long meal. She knew the food, was honest about what is popular or not-so-much, and helped ensure a great meal. Third - FOOD. A special compliment is due to the chef and the kitchen team. The food isn't cheap, but it actually lived up to its price (which is rare in my opinion). My meal was phenomenal, and everything was well timed. It was easily the best halibut I've ever had, and I have even eaten my fair share of fresh halibut in while living the SF Bay Area. It's very hard to get the right balance of flavor while preserving the fresh clean flavor of the fish, all while not overcooking it. The truffle rice was the perfect pairing, and the sauce was just enough without making the dish "fatty". My wife had the chicken, and that was fantastic as well. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and that pea orzo mac and cheese wasn't fair. That was just too damn good. Even the small touches like whipped maple honey butter served with the bread before the meal was a great addition. Those small things go a long way for food nerds like us. Fourth - WINE. I also wanted to compliment the resort on the wine list throughout the property - especially the availability of decent wines by the glass! So often the glass menu at restaurants are $12 bottles of generic wine, and not interesting glasses of wine like the Mer Soleil Silver (my personal fav Chard), the Joel Gott Sauv Blanc, or the Meiomi Pinot. Even the bottle prices were very reasonable, which is much appreciated. (We're also wine nerds). BOTTOM LINE - It's not cheap, but you get your money's worth and then some. You get what you pay for in life, and the Ocean Terrace is no exception. It's very good food, incredible ambience, great wine options, and they have come light years in terms of service. The simple fact that they acknowledged issues and have been taking active steps to improve speaks volumes to me. I can attest that what they are doing is working, and that we will ABSOLUTELY return for dinner again next year! read more

I visit the Brewster area fairly regularly, and consider nearby Orleans to be a second home of sorts. And as much as I visit and as much as I've Yelped about places on Cape, I have hesitated reviewing anything pertaining to Ocean Edge. I've never stayed there as a guest, and there are so many different dining and drinking options, that I didn't know where to begin. But I was compelled after a recent visit to Ocean Terrace and after reading some surprisingly poor reviews to write this five-star review of Ocean Terrace. I was on Cape for three nights last weekend to enjoy some late-summer sun and relaxation. I typically visit the Ocean Edge at least once whenever I am on Cape, as it has an incredible view of the bay and it's a nice place to enjoy a drink or two. I usually frequent the beach bar, but as it's late-summer and they aren't open as often, I opted for Ocean Terrace. I was there for at least one drink on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. All three nights found the bar to be busy, particularly Friday and Saturday. Still, I managed to get a seat all three nights and enjoyed a vodka & soda. Yes, the drinks are expensive there; there's no arguing that. But I don't feel that they are insanely overpriced. I paid $10 for a well vodka and soda, but their well is Absolut. While never my favorite vodka, it's far better than most places which use something like Dubra as their well. And here's something that I discovered recently- though both on the grounds of Ocean Edge, drinks at Ocean Terrace are a little less expensive than drinks at the beach bar. Good to know. You're welcome. And there is something to be said for paying for a view and some good ambiance. Besides the aforementioned gorgeous views of the bay (particularly at sunset), the Ocean Terrace is spacious and well decorated (fire pits and heat lamps add a touch of hip elegance to an area that is littered with old school dive bars and fried food shacks, while also keeping patrons warm on those chilly September nights in Cape Cod). I drive nearly four hours from Connecticut to get to the Cape, so enjoying a drink with views as nice as this really makes me feel like I'm on a real vacation and that it was with the long drive. I was also quite impressed with a promo that Ocean Terrace had going last weekend. If you follow them on Instagram (as I do), and showed them a particular post from Saturday, then you would receive a complimentary fish taco with purchase of an alcoholic beverage. Never one to say no to a good fish taco, I showed them the post on my phone, and a few minutes later was brought a delicious swordfish taco with some cabbage, chimmichuri, and fresh cilantro. This made me very happy as I needed a little snack to hold me over before going out to a late dinner with my cousin. The bar staff has always impressed me at Ocean Terrace, but they did even more so this time around. Not only did they seem to remember me from my earlier visits there this summer, but even when it started to get really busy, none of them ever seemed to lose their cool, nor did I ever have to wait long to get a drink. Both Michelle and Katherine were behind the bar each of the nights that I was there, and I found them to be quite friendly, attentive, and good to talk to. Again, I recognize that the drinks are at a premium. And as much as a I enjoy spending time at Ocean Edge, even I rarely have more than two cocktails during a visit (I make a good living, but I'm not a baller). There are places to drink a couple of miles away that are far less expensive, but the view, the service, and the vibe at the Ocean Terrace is hard to beat. From what I've been told, Ocean Terrace closes for the season in early October, but typically reopens in early-May. It's well worth a visit during these months. read more

If you're looking for beautiful scenery - it's perfect. Drinks and food very expensive for the quality, and service is always subpar. Nice workers but something is missing read more

The view and setting of the restaurant is fantastic overlooking the water. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. My entire family loved all of our meals. The swordfish was one of the best I've ever had. I do not understand all the negative reviews. The food is pricey but was high quality and delicious, would recommend to anyone looking to have a nice dinner outside read more

Stellar views, good service, mediocre food. This was the second time we've had dinner at this place, and unfortunately there won't be a third one unless the management considers improving the quality of the food. If you are a foodie, rookie mistakes like the ones below are unacceptable: - The swordfish was over cooked. - The tuna in the tuna tartare was good, but the rice bread it was served on was soggy and subtracted from the taste. - The paella tasted like it was made a few days ago. The rice was undercooked. - The clam chowder should contain...clams. It makes a difference. - The crab cakes were excellent and were the only thing done right. So, I think the chef should go. Until then, grab a cocktail and enjoy the view. Then, go for dinner some place else. . read more

Okay, we came here for a fancier dinner as we were staying at the resort. I don't really want to go int the details but I probably will lol. I ordered the watermelon salad and it was delish so I highly recommend that but not really anything else. My salmon i got as my main course was so underdone it was almost sashimi. I didn't care for that at all. I ended up eating my dad's crab cakes and he at my salmon. They crab cakes were good but nothing special. EVERYTHING IS OVR-freaking-PRICED especially for the quality. Not a fave. read more

Our bartender Adam was awesome! Great service and great drinks! It was a little cloudy while we were there but the views were amazing! read more

Ocean Terrace - Cranberry mojito - Seafood Near Me - Brewster, Massachusetts

Decent brunch food, a bit overprice for the quality of the food....Service was slow. On the flipside, the view is fantastic if the weather is nice enough. read more

The view alone is worth five stars, but the drinks are just a tad too pricey so I'm going with overall four stars. The staff is greatly and friendly, but the crowd keeps them both busy and entertained! If in the area, it's worth stopping by for a drink and taking in the view. read more

Extremely disappointing - sat at the outside bar. My Sam Adams seasonal was old and skunk flavored. My dates Sauvignon Blanc was horrible. The service was not impressive or attentive. My expectations were similar to the view. Unfortunately I was extremely disappointed and I will never come back. read more

Typical breakfast buffet with a reasonable price...the food is not particularly special.. The location is great though and the servers are very friendly. read more

Ocean Terrace - Buffet breakfast.. - Seafood Near Me - Brewster, Massachusetts

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