Went to Pates for the first time on Thanksgiving afternoon and was thoroughly impressed with the food, comfortable, friendly atmosphere and perfect service. The server was Julia and she was one of the best servers I've ever had, great people skills and a delightful personality. I will be going back to Pates soon. read more

Mixed bag. We were seated in the back room with the bar as the main dining room was closed. I found the room too brightly lit, tables spaced very close, and the decor cold (IMHO). The wedge salad and Thai chicken dumplings were a great start. And the pan seared salmon and pan seared swordfish were also very tasty with interesting sides. But, the baked stuffed shrimp was only okay, as the orange-citrus sweet sauce was overpowering and off-putting and the forbidden rice was inedible. My friend's pork chop was way overcooked and dry. The service was a big detractor. Our waitress barely engaged with our table of four. She arrived with our main course and noticed all the appetizer plates hadn't been cleared and set our hot dinners on a tray stand while she removed empty plates. Awkward! She never checked on our dinners, and when we were almost finished, she returned to ask if we wanted more wine or another cocktail. Too late! It's unfortunate as some of the food was really good, but at $100/person (with tip), I'd expect better. read more

What was once our go to place is completely different this year. Ambiance is poor- the Spotify playlist has ads. The food is not good; crab cakes inedible and cauliflower steak boiled and served in a vanilla sauce? Service is polite but slow. This is off my list. read more

Nice ambiance. Very friendly staff. Reasonably priced. Easy parking. Huge portions. Food was just tasteless. Nothing had any flavor. read more

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This was our 2nd visit in 2 weeks. We have been to Pates several times in the past. The menu shared many items with what had been on the Ocean House menu before Anthony Silvestri left to join Pates. Pates has a nice ambiance- dining is in 3 rooms plus there is a separate bar area. The food is consistently good and well prepared. My scallops were amazing. And the fish and chips is also quite good. Service is also consistently good. In short a well run operation. read more

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Things have definitely gone down a bit and quality and consistency with their food. Caesar salad was mostly stems and barely any green. The chicken with rigatoni, asparagus, and pancetta, was very greasy due to the fact that the pancetta was not rendered out before it was added to the dish. What did I have the pitbull or the pit bowler? However, the mix seafood food entree and it was very well prepared. the sauce was superb with the homemade linguine. Seems like they need to review their staffing and be sure the quality of food is more consistent and prepared to a higher quality standard. read more

My family and I came here for dinner, we made reservations on a Monday night at 6pm. Cute restaurant, they have a bar you can sit at as well. Our waitress Julie was really sweet and great. For entree, I did the Cod which was so delicious and well portioned. I ate every last bite. Definitely on the pricier side but good place to get a little dressed up to do something nice for a change. read more

Turn over is killing them.. especially at the bar and chefs? We will go back due to the previous visit the food was very good. This visit I ordered the same dish and talked my wife to get the same thing. Must of been a different chef.. Not good.. No consistency.. This visit, It was going to be an added bonus. Saw the offer on facebook a few weeks ago regarding: free dessert with 2 entrees. Talked the original bartender during our 1st drink order and ordering our 2 entrees. He said; you get a desert tonight!! He got pulled into making drinks for the dining area and when we got done another bartender came over and asked if we want anything else?? We said we would like the dessert that comes with 2 entrees.. her response was I need to check! When she returned she came with our bill and said:: thanks for coming in!! After witnessing what was or not going on behind the bar.. All the confusion on how to make drinks! What's the difference between certain whiskey's.. Did not have the energy to take action that night. Left with a bad feeling again!! read more

I have been a summer Chatham resident a long time. Only went to the former Pate's a few times. Trapped in the mid 20th century. Friends last summer said go; it is vibrant and changed. I went solo the other night to see. Wow! Such a pretty place now. Great modern bar. I was hungry for oysters, so did not sample the true chef cooking. But as a chatter, I learned from bar neighbors that steaks and white bolognese were A plus. Great pineapple spicy margarita. Excellent bartenders. Love this updated cool place. read more

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Went to Pates last night and I excitedly ordered my favorite part of the dinner, dessert!! I have been ordering the snowball since I was a little kid . What came out of the kitchen was no snowball . I expected a giant snowball of vanilla ice cream covered in white snowy coconut sitting in a pool Of hot creamy chocolate sauce . Instead I got two golf balls of ice cream with toasted coconut and a tiny container of cold thin chocolate sauce . Cmon Pates why tamper with perfection .... I am highly disappointed !!!! read more

Yuck!! Stuffy environment and food was nasty! I came here years ago and had the Fettucine Pan Roast. Reordered it because it was delicious years ago but that wasn't the case. Took well over an hour to get it. The waitress sent it back before we even saw it because the chef made it incorrectly I guess with peas. Then we finally got it- it was luke warm, soupy, and THE LOBSTER CLAW WAS EMPTY!!! I tried one bite and immediately sent it back- horrible flavor. Update since owners response: the timing is actually very incorrect that you posted, as the reservation was not under my name and it was under my husbands. The start time was July 25th at 6:45. Our seating was close to 2 hours without eating an entree. We had two appetizers and left as soon as we got our soupy, lobster less meal! read more

We've been coming to Pates for years (and were so happy when Anthony Silvestri took it over). We always enjoy our meals here. The service and food are consistently good. It is pricey, but great for a special occasion. I went for my birthday and they brought out a very delicious little birthday treat - I really appreciated this gesture. Our favorite dishes include the seafood pan roast (to die for), tuna cones, and the fig and prosciutto thin crust pizza read more

Pates Restaurant - Complimentary birthday dessert - Seafood Near Me - Chatham, Massachusetts

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Although we visited Pate's on Thanksgiving, we didn't order the turkey dinner (which was lovely, but we're pescatarian). I started with the Korean Fried Broccoli ... it was FANTASTIC! If I get back to Pate's for another meal, I'll get TWO orders of that. The salmon was excellent too. Nicely roasted. And the cheesy grits were phenomenal. read more

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Another delicious meal here! I started out with my usual chop salad with cilantro vinaigrette which was amazing! For entrées we ordered the gnocchi in Brown butter and the mushroom flatbread with truffle oil. They were both amazing! The pizza was so cheesy and delicious with a savory truffle oil glaze. The gnocchi was light and buttery with a delicious crispy sage accompaniment. For dessert we got the pear crumble which was ooey gooey and delicious. Our waiter was terrific and very attentive. Great job to all! read more

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This was our third visit to Pates and might be our last. I recently ordered the pan seared scallop special. I realize scallops have been expensive lately. However, receiving only 3 scallops and an incredibly small amount of risotto was more than disappointing at $54. It was more of appetizer than a "large plate" portion. Really Pates?? Not cool. read more

So disappointed in the changes to the menu over the years. The flatbreads are gone, and one of my very favorite dishes in town - their Surf & Turf (Lobster Ravioli with Steak) is no longer offered either!! It used to be TO DIE FOR, I started making it myself at home, and I'm glad I did, because it doesn't look like that is coming back for some reason. Without more small plate options to enjoy at the bar, and without the surf & turf, I don't see a reason to return. The other items we've gotten have been just "ok." read more

Pate's in Chatham is always good. The bread basket was served with white bean puree and it was all very good. We enjoyed beet carpaccio salad, iceberg wedge salad, salmon with miso & garlic, raw tuna 'cones' with wasabi cream, and Korean fried broccoli. The desserts were creme brûlée and banana cream in a jar with toasted coconut. Everything was very good. We dined at the bar where the atmosphere was festive. The bar was full, 29 seats, and there were 3 bartenders and 1 bar back. Service was slow and inattentive. The bar staff all seemed nice but not focused on customer service or details. The restaurant was packed with what looked like happy clientele. read more

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Great food and great staff. Little loud inside but otherwise than that it was a good experience. The servers are always amazing.

High end prices for low end food. I have never sent food back. This was the closest I have come. There was so much salt on my salmon that I thought someone someone tried salting it and the cap fell off. Additionally 2 of our party got sick from the meal later that night. Something's amiss here chef wise. Go to Del Mar and don't look back. read more

Very cool bar area. Stopped by for drinks. I tried the Empress with Empress gin (which is purple!), St. Germain, lemon, and basil. And my husband got the Chat Char with Hendrick's gin, chartreuse, basil, mint, cucumber and lemon- both excellent! The food looked amazing, too. The gal to the right of us had the lobster tostadas which she said were delicious. The guy to the left had the chicken which he said was really good, also heard the fried broccoli is to die-for as well as the tuna "cones," Will have to come back! read more

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Chatham, MA locals and visitors (: go here, you will not be disappointed. My husband remembers going here 40 years ago when it was more like a NY steakhouse but seems that they had a major renovation in the last couple of years. Now has very beachy and coastal vibe. I lurv it!!! I had the jumbo lump crab app, calamari and fall salad. Beloved had the roast chicken entree, duck tacos and flourless choco' cake. All of it sublime. I especially loved my salad and his chicken. The duck tacos are a tish on the smoky side, FYI. The lump crab was divine. And they have a good house made sour mix for the whiskey sours. Service with Amy was great, she was on it tonight. Tonight's a Thursday, not busy but surprisingly many patrons came out for a nice dinner. Happy Din' Din' read more

Pates Restaurant - Nom, nom flourless cake dessert. Happy Anniversary choco' was a nice touch. Thank you, Amy!!! - Seafood Near Me - Chatham, Massachusetts

Pate's has really gotten exponentially better since Chef Anthony Silvestri took over and made it his own. The food was fantastic tonight, complimented by a warm and welcoming staff and relaxed but refined atmosphere. My sister and I took our dad and mom here for an early father's day on the Cape. We shared the blood orange salad from the specials menu and the chopped romaine salad to start- the two salads were plenty for the four of us and well complimented by the bread rolls, seeded crackers and white bean dip that Chef Silvestri brought with him from the ocean house. For my entree, I had the Bucatini Pasta- $26 with Peas/Spinach/Asparagus/Sweet Onions/Mascarpone/Parmesan- man it was so delicious! Everyone had a bite and agreed it was just perfectly made with perfectly picked peas and spinach and asparagus. There were no leftovers and I will certainly order again. My dad ordered the Shrimp Scampi -$28 Linguini/Roasted Tomatoes/Garlic/Basil/White Wine and equally cleaned his plate. The pastas are REALLY good at Pate's y'all- you have to come try for yourself. My sister and mom shared the Seafood Pan Roast $40 Fettuccini/Lobster/Shrimp/Scallops/ Basil-Black Pepper Cream Sauce It was more than enough for two people - they even brought leftovers home! They said the lobster and scallops were delicious and I had a shrimp that tasted perfect Thank you for a delicious, lovely meal Pate's - we will certainly be back! Next time I want to try the poke appetizer (it looked SO good at the table next to us) and the desserts (lemon ricotta berry tarte - I am looking at you ) read more

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Was visiting the cape and picked Pates because of the great Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint. I highly recommend dinner at this restaurant. From the bread bowl which came with soft rolls and homemade seasoned crackers, served with a white bean spread (I call it hummus) that was so delicious you won't even touch the butter. The clam chowder was silky and packed with clams and potatoes and was a burst of flavor in each spoonful. The swordfish and chicken main courses were both outstanding with unique flavors and to finish off the coconut banana cream pie in a jar was huge (enough for more than 2) was lite and packed with banana slices, gram crackers, coconut, and topped with Carmel. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service as Heather our server was super friendly and gave great menu recommendations. read more

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Third visit while (2021, 2022, 2023) visiting Cape Cod friends. Food, drinks and atmosphere are consistently good and have not changed over 3 years. The seafood pasta was delicious and very flavorful. The greek salad was enough to split for 2. Rebecca gave us excellent service. Bread basket was varied and tasty and there was no extra charge but I would have preferred hot sourdough. As a plus, the break came with a small bowl of hummus. Our friends plit a surf and turf that looked delicious with rare slices of tender beef. read more

There were four of us who had mixed reviews of our meals. All of us agreed that our dishes were too salty. I could not even taste my meal (Swordfish) beyond the salt. My friends Lobster Pesatotore dish was the best she ever had. The dishes were all presented well. All three fish dishes were cooked to a perfect temperature as was the Porchetta dish. Our server V. was wonderful. The ambiance was very nice. Please decrease your salt. read more

I absolutely loved this place. The tostadas were an incredible starter. The tostados shells were packed with food, flavor was good, as were textures. The chopped romaine was very solid. Dressing wasn't overwhelming, fresh Parmesan cheese was great. Now, the cod. SO GOOD. I'm not a fish fan but the fish was flaky and freak, the potato chip crust super crunchy, and the homemade tartar sauce was divine. The crab cake was excellent as well. I'm from Maryland, so I'm a crab snob, and this crab cake would hold up in the Old Line State. Tons of crab meat, good flavor, nice crust on the exterior. Seriously, this place hit every note and I'd come back tomorrow without hesitation. read more

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We had a 7 pm dinner at Pates (large group of 9) and had chosen it because one of us had an excellent dinner there last summer (2024). The service was outstanding and fast. But most of our food was mediocre and salty. Signature scallops were small, overcooked and the succotash was just a mix of too soft vegetables. Other plates had purées that were missing, filets cooked to the wrong temperature, very salty sauces. Most of the dishes were not really as described on the menu - which tries to be Asian fusion but only for a few dishes. The rosemary brined game hen had no rosemary flavor, the asparagus in the filet dishes was left off and the potatoes and sauce we just all salt with no other contrasting flavors. Specialty drinks were also sort of "off" - gin gimlet that tasted like old limes were used, and the "rum for your life" didn't taste like rum. The white bean purée served with the bread lacked flavor (and ironically, salt) and also seems to be an odd thing to serve with classic dinner rolls. One highlight was the artichoke small plate (although the dish has shrunk by 1/2 since last summer). All in all we were disappointed to pay such high prices for very mediocre food. read more

We had such a great dinner here while on vacation in Chatham! The restaurant is apparently recently under new management. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is really nicely decorated! It has a cool, modern feel. Our server was super sweet! It was only her second week serving and she did an excellent job. We were given a bread basket right away. The homemade crackers were amazing! They had an everything seasoning on them and were super addicting. I started with one of their cocktails that was a special that night. It was a watermelon martini. It was strong, but I didn't like the flavor. It was very artificial. I switched to wine for my second round and was wishing I had started with wine to begin with. Unfortunately, the appetizer we had was also a miss. We went with the tuna cones because they sounded really different and we love tuna tar tar. The tuna was amazing, but the wasabi creme fraiche on top was a super weird taste... almost sweet? It was in a waffle cone with was bizarre. It tasted like a strange dessert! We ended up just scooping the tuna out and just eating that. Definitely would skip this next time. However, our entrees were incredible. We decided to share the lobster and sweet corn pizza and the seafood pasta. Both were out of this world! The pizza was super unique! Loved the addition of the lobster. The pasta was in a black pepper cream sauce and had scallops, shrimp, and lobster on top. There was a ton of seafood, which was great! We ate so much of our entrees, that we didn't have room for dessert! Even though the cocktail and the appetizer were misses, the entrees were just incredible. I would come back here and see what else they have to offer! read more

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Service has gone significantly downhill. Food quality is not as it once was, yet the prices have increased significantly.

Absolutely love the food and service at Pates. We enjoy the refreshed decor. Can't wait to see what they do for Thanksgiving this year. Why is there such a discrepancy between reviews on Yelp and those on Open table? Our experiences have been aligned more closely with those expressed there. Just saying... read more

Fabulous restaurant with an eclectic and varied menu. Beautiful setting, great bar area. Excellent waitstaff every time we go. We love the booths, so comfy. Don't miss the shishito peppers, the tuna, and the salads are fabulous too. Love that you can create a great meal from the small plates as well as the mains. Creative desserts. Highly recommended, can't wait to go again and we are here year round! read more

My wife and I decided to give Pates another visit to see what progress if any has been made. Though our waiter was still over booked he really hustled to make our experience pleasurable. As usual the food is always good so we give the restaurant a 4 minimum for food. The atmosphere is consistent, never uncomfortable and though a bit loud not anything unreasonable. The service as we mentioned was pretty good seeing our waiter had a table of 6, 2 tables of 4 and two tables of 2. He is a familiar face that seems to be getting his arms around the process and providing a fairly good experience. So in short, this is off season at the Cape and Pates was still busy which is a testament to the food. If Pates can keep the service consistent at a minimum it is well worth the visit and could easily become a staple of ours, just need to be consistent. read more

Food was absolutely decadent! Waitress Shannon was attentive, and friendly and the crème brûlée was a perfect ending to a fabulous meal!

A solid four-stars. Lazar, our waiter, was fabulous. Attentive but not over-bearing; informative but not dismissive; really added to the experience. We were a table of four. I had the Peking Duck Tacos (not Peking Duck-like but OK) and the Everything seasoned Tuna (rare) with black rice which was very good. Lazar even thought to offer me chopsticks to enjoy the meal. Wife had the Caesar Salad and Seafood Pan Roast. The Caesar was a little bitter but she absolutely loved the Seafood Pan Roast and brought enough home for us to share for lunch the following day. Our fellow diners had the Gnocchi app which they shared with us - it was very good and super creamy - and the Dumplings which she really enjoyed. For entrees, one had the tuna and the other the Cod. Drinks were well-made and delivered promptly. Wine selection was more than adequate. Most seating is in an aisle leading somewhere - only a few tables are out of the "way". Bar is large and lively but not frenetic. I think we'll try bar seats the next time. Reserve a table or arrive early - the place gets busy. read more

Great food and service! Started with tuna cones (really inventive and tasty), crab cakes and grilled artichokes. We had the smoked scallops (worth it), tuna (husband loved it) and cornish hen - all good. SAVE ROOM for DESSERT -- get the snowball. Food came out quickly which was a surprise but was so good we didn't mind. Waiter was helpful and kept our glasses full. Lighting was a bit bright but that seemed to be at every restaurant we went to. Will come back! read more

My spouse and I had a very different experience. I enjoyed the swordfish special. He did not enjoy his surf & turf and gnocchi appetizer , complained of frozen ravioli & frozen gnocchi and that it was too saucy. The Server was very friendly and took good care of us. The restaurant had been completely revamped since we were last in and we were seated in the dining room away from the atmospheric bar area. I would go again, would opt to sit in the funner bar area, not sure my husband would go back. read more

Sat by the kitchen door on our anniversary. Complete disaster. $220 meal.We complained and the manager said noted. F---g kidding me . They aren't a real restaurant.Terrible food read more

Nice place in Chatham, pretty friendly to handicapped folks though entry doors are difficult. Had an early reservation in the area adjacent next to the bar and our servers were relatively friendly to my elderly folks, who took a long time to get through the meal. The main dining area seems quietest. Roasted swordfish was very good, surf and turf and cod w/ chips all were sizable large plates! Decent choices of wine by the glass. Nice restrooms. read more

Pates Restaurant - Serious plate of fish and chips! Surf and turf came with lobster ravioli. - Seafood Near Me - Chatham, Massachusetts

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After reading some of the negative reviews, I wasn't sure what to expect. But we had a gift card so decided to make the two hour drive (one way) to have dinner. I want to say that we experienced none of the issues that others speak of in their negative reviews. The air conditioning was working well, we were not charged when we asked for extra rolls, we were offered tap water as an option etc. So go and judge for yourself. We found the experience quite enjoyable. The place is nice, clean, wait staff was very good, and the food was great. If I have a complaint, I would say my shrimp scampi was good, but not plated well at all. (the pic is how it arrived at the table). I also found the addition of pickled peppers odd. Rolls came with crackers and white bean dip, unique! The grilled artichoke app was delicious and so was the white bolognese. Desserts were large and very good. We can handle them but most would want to share. We got the coconut banana cream in a jar and the Pates snowball which was a ball of vanilla ice cream rolled in sweet shredded coconut with hot fudge. Yum. All in all, a very good experience. We got one app (only enough for one person), one wedge salad, two entrees, two desserts and two sangrias. Total with tax before tip was $145. read more

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Let me start by saying that the food was good and service was great, what the hell is going on with the air conditioning? From what I understand, this is supposed to be a fine dining experience. You are expecting patrons to pay $75-$100 a person, and the dining room was unbearable. This was one of the hottest days I have ever experienced in Chatham, but damn, it was cooler outside. Take care of your patrons. Apologize for the environment. Offer a reduction on the check to compensate. Do something. Act like you care. Couldn't be more disappointed. Hospitality is everything. read more