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    Orleans Waterfront Inn

    4.6 (18 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Front entrance, keys were left open to the public
    Jack T.

    The decor and atmosphere I thought was brilliant. It feels like a fish house, and is very fitting of the area. Theres certainly some level of class to be had here. We had the server named Jill who was quite peppy and willing to accommodate. There was another server I'll note who we fortunately had little interaction with that was dressed in shorts totally inappropriate for serving staff. The food The clam bellies were reportedly quite good. The fish and chips however which I had was not. I asked our server if it was fresh and I was told yes, as to be expected when dining on the water in front of fisherman! However the fish was most certainly not fresh, it was frozen. The fish was chewy and fell apart and out of the breading completely. I was not pleased, especially when paying $20 for supposedly great fresh fish and chips. The chips (fries) were very good, slight crunch. The scallops too seemed to be frozen, very disappointing. At these prices I really expect fresh ingredients, especially when literally dining in front of the fisherman. Overall the staff were very nice but the food was seemingly overpriced especially for what it was.

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    8 days ago

    We ate at the Orleans Inn last night. We sat but the water, the food was delicious. Beautiful spot and friendly staff. Go check it out.

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    6 months ago

    Beautiful view and great food. Although it is charming , it could use some updating Staff was wonderful

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    2 years ago

    Surprised and delighted by both food and service. We will return. Lots of space around tables, which is refreshing.

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    7 years ago

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    Edward M.

    Thank you so much! We love you and hope to see you again!

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    We love you both and little Olive!

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    Ask the Community - Orleans Waterfront Inn

    What hours is Orleans Waterfront Inn open?

    We had a soft opening this weekend and it was amazing! We officially open for the season this Thursday June 18 on a Monday through Saturday schedule 4:30 til close. This is our 30th season. The hotel is open every day 24 hours April-October.… 

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    We are thankful for Mac's market! For decades we bought our fresh fish at the Friendly Fishermen…read morebut we seamlessly moved over to Mac's this year when the FF closed. We enjoyed lobsters, swordfish & striped bass. Excellent !! I would be remiss not to mention the World's Best Cornbread!! Holy Goodness! Giant portions I could eat it everyday!

    We were a little confused at first and started out in the seafood market. After wandering around a…read morebit, we found the outdoor window where you're supposed to order prepared food. I ended up with a half dozen Wellfleet oysters, which were substantial (2 year olds?), fresh, and briny -- exactly what you want in a Wellfleet. The only downside: They came with a lot of shell bits in the brine. I get that these oysters are hard to shuck since they have those rough, irregular shells (a result of being buffeted by the rough waves in this area). But I can do a better job when I have my good shucking knife on me and I am far from an expert shucker. A Caribbean fish soup / stew was also quite enjoyable, though my impolite and poorly-brought-up progeny made gagging noises when I opened up the container of soup in the car. I guess he thought it smelled unpleasantly fishy. :) He did quite enjoy a creme brulee we found in a refrigerated case in the market, however. Pleasant outdoor seating; delicious-looking menu (some of which isn't as ridiculously overpriced as it is in much of the Cape); pristinely fresh seafood; and super nice staff. But I was a little surprised by how long it took for us to receive the soup, which presumably had already been prepared, when it wasn't busy at all. (I think it took about 15 minutes!)

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    A 4.5 star review, rounded up because the owner was so kind in helping us find the perfect table…read more We showed up at Caroline's as a referral from Connor at our hotel, the Eagle Wing inn. There are multiple different seating options, everything from an outdoor patio to high top bar seats, tables, and the indoor booth seating which is what we selected. The dining room is comfortable, and with open windows it provided a nice breath of fresh air. We started with the seafood sampler, a wonderful combination of fresh and delicious shellfish (clams, oysters, shrimp and a lobster tail). We then split appetizers instead of entrees, having the tuna tartare and the Chatham mussels, both of which were excellent. There was some minor room for improvement - after we were done with our seafood sampler, we sat for about 10 minutes while our server Danielle seemed to be in an enthusiastic conversation with Caroline out in front of the restaurant. It provided for some interesting dinner theater, but with so many other employees standing around, it probably would have been an ideal opportunity for somebody else to chip in and take over. Also, the mussels came in a wonderful wine / garlic sauce - some bread would have been a thoughtful addition to soak up that wonderful broth. Fortunately the quality of the food and the vibe of the restaurant more than compensated for a couple of service issues - we visited in late May, so hopefully by the time this restaurant hits the busy season, they'll have the issues worked out. Overall, I would certainly not hold back from referring this restaurant.

    We had a nice dinner at Caroline's. It's a beautiful restaurant inside and out. The ambiance…read moreoutside is really nice despite being next to rt 6. You pretty much forget that it's there. Service was very friendly. The food came out incredibly quickly. Almost too quickly. I wouldn't have minded waiting a little bit to have more time to enjoy my wine and the ambiance. There was bread service which I enjoyed because a lot of restaurants have stopped offering bread. We had a beet and arugula salad to start which was delicious. For dinner I had the scallop dish with a seafood demi glacé and mushrooms. It was very rich with umami and paired well with the sweetness of the scallops. My husband had the grilled swordfish which was good, but not very special. The piece of fish was a little thin and slightly overcooked. The buttery caper sauce was good . Our lemon meringue tart was tasty, but the tart crust was tough and nearly impossible to cut through. Overall it was good, but not great. It was also very expensive. My dish with 4 scallops was nearly $50. The total with our food and just two glasses of wine plus tip was nearly $200 which is quite steep, even for the Cape. If we were to return next year I think we're more likely to come for a lunch.

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    DELICIOUS & HEALTHY FOOD FOR: VEGETARIANS, VEGANS, CARNIVORES!…read moreOLD & YOUNG LOVE IT! When I come back to the CAPE the first restaurant I go to is SUNBIRD because they always have new twists and local ingredients for old FAVORITES. There are always some new faces at the front counters but each year they are younger and sweeter, more intelligent, and well informed about the ingredients of each menu item. The kitchen is attentive to every little nuance making foods healthy but sumptuous and tasteful. I was starved when I arrived on a redeye from LA and I ordered the Kimchi breakfast tacos and the quinoa porridge. The Kimchi spiced up the corn tortillas, egg and cheese with savory and tangy fermented cabbage. The porridge was "heartwarming" quinoa steamed in coconut milk and topped with berries, dried apricots. If you want to save time you can call in your order or book on-line. EATING WITH YOUR FAMILY? SUNBIRD will prove "yummy" and "healthy !!!!! I KEEP COMING BACK BECAUSE ITS GOOD FOR ME!

    Stopped by for a quick breakfast and was definitely satisfied. This spot seems pretty popular, as…read morethe inside was really busy, so plan to order ahead if you want faster service. I enjoyed my iced latte that I got, but I'm not too picky with my coffee. The sandwich had a nice runny egg, thick bacon that was well-seasoned, and toasty, buttery bread. I put the mayo on the side, which I think was a mistake, because it was a little dry (but that's my fault). Overall, yummy meal!

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