Unfortunately due to COVID-19 and rude staff bad experience. I am definitely one to take COVID seriously and want to support small business during this time, but this place was extremely underwhelming and there are other restaurants that handled on site dining much better. I will start by saying the food was truly delicious and was the saving grace of this experience. Both the scallops and the grilled chicken sandwich were awesome. So maybe expensive take out is the way to go! I'm also not one to write a bad review but before going consider, -port-a-potty only -no complimentary water (plastic bottles only) -no waitress -no lemons (sad for no lemon on oysters or water) -wine by the can ($10+) -one Menu for a table of 6 -Will charge $25 a head if you don't show up to your reservation (restaurant was empty) We also had a bad experience with a condescending wait staff and sand in our salads. Also they deliver each meal to the table in a huge paper bag creating a large amount of waste. The food really was great besides the sandy salad so take out might be the move! read more

Two of us had dinner at The Pheasant last night outside at one of their picnic tables. Warm, friendly, super informative staff. Everyone we encountered from beginning to end was wonderful. Great cocktails, killer oysters, bread and butter not to be missed, amazing beets, brilliant salad, melt-in-your-mouth, super piggy prosciutto, and a peach crumble with ice cream to die for. Very chill, very comfortable, very much appreciated. read more

What an amazing dining experience! Our party of 6 ordered many of the dishes on the menu to share. Each dish was delicious and creative...we all agreed it was easily the best meal we had during the week we stayed in the area. I'm still thinking about the brick chicken. Sharing all the dishes was so much fun, especially because each dish comes to the table as soon as it's finished. They do offer to serve your meal the traditional way if sharing isn't your thing. The cocktails were innovative (get the lavender bees knees) and the servers were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the food. We ended with a few desserts that were...no surprise...outstanding. Next time we visit, The Pheasant will be our first stop. read more

Was really looking forward to eating here, as we love farm to table and thought it was really cute. Oh man was I wrong. First, the service was absolutely horrendous. Waiter's name was Will and he started off strong by bringing the wrong beer for two of us and then proceeding to argue about it with us for five minutes until his manager came out. Manager fixed the problem, but the waiter proceeded to leave us for 35 minutes before stopping by to see if we wanted appetizers. So we ordered appetizers and meals, as we weren't sure how long it would be until he came again. He then proceeded to shove the payment machine in our face 10 minutes after we got our food, while we were still eating, and then never coming back to the table. Next, the food. Two of us ordered this bass and bean stew thing. The bass on top was legitimately flavorless but at least edible. However, I think they may have used fish stock as the base for the beans, as it was absolutely inedible because of how fishy it smelled and tasted. Our last person got a mushroom curry, in which the mushrooms were okay but the rice was literally uncooked. So he sent it back and they brought him another bowl that they clearly had just had waiting around back there, as it was Luke-warm at best. Overall, I absolutely don't recommend it. Unfortunate as it is a very nice looking place. read more

There are a lot of places that claim to be seasonal and offer creative dishes. Few deliver the way the pheasant does. They have a cozy environment which is great for an occasion or just celebrating the weekend. Great wine list and good options. Local secret. read more

Visited this place after a friends recommendation. Being from Napa, California I like to think I can recognize good cuisine. The food hits the mark! The plates are meant to be shared so this adds to the overall fun experience! Erica and Adam do everything possible to ensure your experience is memorable. Our server was super knowledgeable about how they source the food and ingredients. She was also a very knowledgeable fisher person! After multiple courses - I must say the mushrooms were my favorite. Everyone at the table had their favorites too. The Pheasant offers a fun selection of wines... check out the wine room. If you're looking for great food, excellent service and a beautiful ambience - try The Pheasant. Reservations are recommended! read more

We hadn't gone anywhere to eat since March because we haven't found anywhere that we both felt comfortable with the safety precautions and also was in a location where we actually wanted to be. I respect restaurants doing what they can with what they have, but I'd rather just get takeout than sit at a folding table in a parking lot next to the road. We'd eaten at The Pheasant a couple of times last year before the world flipped upside down and loved it. When we drove by and checked out the setup they had this summer, we decided if we were ever going to go anywhere, this was it. There's picnic tables spaced very far apart, and the setting around the fire pit is gorgeous...this is not a "thrown together" outdoor dining experience despite how quickly they may have been forced to throw it together. Right now, it might *feel* a little expensive just because of the lengths they've gone to truly make this the safest place you can find to eat. You order and pay at a desk up front from a host in a mask at least 6' feet away from you, and they bring everything to your table packed in compostable containers with compostable silverware. You need to sit with the mindset that if this exact same local/organic/sustainable food was served on a plate, the price point wouldn't bother you. With the setup as it is, no one has to bus tables or wash dishes. Given the external mess, we'll gladly swap the dinnerware and flatware for the peace of mind of having fewer people moving in, out, and between tables. We felt at home, welcomed, and appreciated despite never having to get anywhere close to another person. In the time since our visit, we've done takeout three times. Everything we have had to eat has been delicious, but the standouts for us are the mezze platter (and the falafel wrap, because it's pretty much just the mezze all rolled up into a neat little package) , the salt and pepper cod, and the Thai braised beef. Very solid craft beer selection and batch cocktails as well. The Pheasant is an absolute home run. read more

I'm coming back in for a new review after leaving a bad review a few years ago. Perhaps this Japanese pop up is what The Pheasant needed. It's still the same inside, but the food is Japanese tapas. Something the Cape is in desperate need of - quality tapas and great Japanese food. The menu isn't sushi, mind you. It's a small selection of tapas, small plates and a few large plates. We shared a few of the small plates and moved on to sharing the large plates as well. All of which were delicious. I think the only one I wouldn't recommend was the yellowtail tuna large plate. It was just a bit bland and hard to manage with the tail and bones. Still tasty, just not my first choice over the fried chicken special and definitely the wagyu steak. I could have blown through each of the tapas and small plates as well. The cocktails are really good. They have a great selection of craft cocktails (see photo), beer, wine by the glass, and sake. Our server was wonderful as well. Definitely ask questions when in doubt. Here's my only "buts." The place is freezing early on. That brought back memories of the old Pheasant. The restrooms were like a freezer too. It takes a while for the place to warm up, so dress appropriately. The wine situation was weird too. They have a short wine list, but then they encourage you to go back to this weird area where there is an extended wine selection. You can buy a bottle there and for a $10 corking fee. Finally, the stupid Toast thing. You just sign the bill and have no idea what you just signed and don't get a receipt. I despise Toast I definitely recommend hitting The Pheasant before the Japanese pop up goes away in February. read more

The Pheasant - Craft cocktails - New American Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

Everything was great including service but the dining room needs to be cooler for those of us who prefer not to sweat at dinner.

Went to Cape Cod over Memorial Day weekend, and in short, this may be the pinnacle of fine food on the Cape. Great outdoor seating, and an evolving menu drawing upon many cultures. read more

The Pheasant - New American Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

Great place ! Cozy and updated interior. Love the small bar in back. Many small plate options and good craft cocktails. Great in winter as well. read more

This was our very first visit to The Pheasant, and we were so impressed start to finish! The smell of the wood stove as we approached the adorable farm house immediately scored ambience points for us. The dining room is so cute and quaint. We were warmly welcomed by the host, who I believe may have been Erica (one of the owners) who guided us over to the Living Wine List - such an awesome addition to the experience. We loved picking out our wine for the night and meeting the other owner, Adam, in the process, who was very nice and shared his story of opening the restaurant when he brought the wine to our table. Now let's get to the food...5 STARS! From the incredible seared day boat scallops and fresh fall salad to the succulent brick chicken and flavorful mushroom & curry rice (our personal favorite!), we loved everything! Save room for the Sweet Corn Cake too -- to die for! Outstanding food aside, you can just tell that the owners and servers alike really care about providing a positive experience for the guest. We were impressed and can't wait to go back! read more

Outstanding experience with superior service! The food was simply fabulous. The seared scallops and heirloom tomato salad were tastes of heaven. The complex and delicious taste combinations made the dishes worthy of hanging onto the plate and requesting bread to sop up all of the goodness. Wow! what a fabulous dinner we had. This is a place my friends and I will visit again and would recommend to everyone who comes to the cape. Such a special experience in every way! read more

Great service and the food was amazing! We particularly enjoyed the scallops, bread and butter, and fish of the day. Highly recommended!

I would never recommend this restaurant to any of my family or friends. I was there this past Sunday evening for dinner. Everyone in my party said their meal was not good. First, the menu selection was scant and the food descriptions on menu were not clear. For example, one member in my party ordered an appetizer and didn't realize it was a 'pasta' appetizer as she had ordered pasta for her main course. All she could taste for this appetizer was an overwhelming lemon flavor. Her main course pasta dish was worse, had a thin, watery and bland mushroom sauce and the mushrooms seemed to be just dehydrated porcini mushrooms that were rehydrated in the sauce and were hard and flavorless; should have been fresh mushrooms since mushrooms were the main ingredient besides the pasta. And the cost of $34.00 for a pasta dish with no seafood or meat is extremely high. The expectation for dish was something rich and delicious and it was anything but. Other main course dish ordered was halibut. The halibut was pan seared and overcooked - hard to even cut into and one member of my party returned the dish. Everyone that ordered halibut said the broth the halibut was sitting in was tasteless and luke warm and the veggies in dish were a few pieces and not fully cooked. In addition, I took a bite of of someone's short ribs and got a mouthful of mostly fat. Also, ordered some bread - which is not complimentary; you have to pay for it which is almost unheard of for most restaurants. It was one whole piece of sour dough bread that serves about 3 people and was not fully cut so had to kind of tear it apart to get a piece. All that said, the service was okay...the server asked about any food allergies and tried to be attentive, although we had to ask for more water. Finally, the prices were very high especially given an inferior meal and dining experience. So, again will never go there again nor recommend. I eat out a lot and have never written a Yelp review but felt compelled to write one for this restaurant experience. read more

Tonight, I went to the Pheasant with three others, for a total table of 4. the restaurant was just under half full on a Thursday evening. We've been long overdue in dining at the Pheasant, a place we have wanted to go to for some time. The decor was fine, especially for 250 year old building. They did recognize that one of our guests was having a birthday that evening. We were a bit disappointed in the early service, for our order took some time to be taken. Several tables who were seated after us were served before us; we waited for an extended time for the one server in our area to come back to us. For appetizers, we ordered a salad, the oysters and the Farmers cheese. All were very good, the oyster exceptionally fresh, the salad too; the Farmers cheese was a pleasant surprise, with the toasted sourdough very tasty. The brown bread was very good, a reminder of days past. We were served mistakenly another tables entrees; that was corrected quickly after we highlighted the mistake. For entrees, we had the clam and pasta dish, the halibut, and the flank steak. The halibut and the flank steak stood out as exceptional dishes, very flavorful. The pasta dish was less than average. The choice of a wide pasta with the clams made it hard to eat, cutting the past and also leading to several pieces stuck together, making a thick bite. The sauce, while tasty, was a bit thicker than my liking. We did not choose any of the deserts. I think this can easily be a 4, with potential up to a 5. If the service experience was better, I would have most likely moved to a 4. The foundation is there to move up and become one of the special dining options on the Cape, let alone Dennis. read more

Went for dinner recently after not having gone here since it was the Red Pheasant maybe 20 years ago. Great experience. Service was phenomenal. The bread is amazing and the clam pasta was perfect. Can't wait to go back. read more

I've been visiting the Cape from middle school to present. I now have 23 & 20 year old sons. I remember the original Red Pheasant with nostalgia but I hadn't been in years. This year we heard of new owners, a new twist, and were intrigued. We went on a beautiful evening, sat on the patio and enjoyed great drinks (the painkiller was a huge hit) and hummus & pita (YUM), Dan Dan Duck, Moroccan Tacos, Farm Salad, Empanadas, tabouli, and Crispy Lobster Onigiri. All were exceptional, creative, and something we'd come back for in a heartbeat (sadly no open reservations for the rest of our vacation). We love the new Pheasant, will come back asap, and would recommend to others. read more

Had a very disappointing meal. While the service was good the food did not meet expectations. Presumptuous to charge for bread and butter, thinking it is a special appetizer. I could not detect a clam in the Clam Pasta, the salad was badly overdressed. Skate as a special Fish of the day was a stretch. Would not go back. read more

Always a great meal at The Pheasant. It's a new, updated version of the old and tired Red Pheasant. The food is always prepared to perfection and the hostess is always accommodating even during the busy season. The brick chicken is to exceptional and a family favorite. Keep up the great food and friendly service!!!!! read more

We went to The Pheasant at least once a week over the summer as it was our favorite outdoor restaurant. All through the summer they were very accommodating for dairy and gluten allergies as well as for my mother who is vegetarian. We were so excited to try their new Japanese pop up and see their indoor spot. It is still our favorite place!!! It is incredibly cozy with a wood burning fireplace at the bar and a wood burning stove in the main area. The owners are the nicest people and they are still VERY accommodating to my dairy and gluten allergy, and the drinks are delicious. It will always be our favorite place to go for date night, as well as a place to bring our friends & family. If you have not been yet you are missing out! read more

We'd been looking forward to this meal for several days but ended up pretty disappointed. Firstly the food has low value. Three tiny pieces of halibut sashimi costed $12, and there was no creativity in either their presentation or taste. My main dish of halibut filet was also nothing more than mediocre. Ingredients were put together without much thought and the potatoes looked funny in a supposedly fine-dining entree. Under seasoned, it left me unpleasantly wishing that the chef could add more sauce. To be fair, the bread and the pork ribs were tasty. But given its general low value, I wouldn't come back again. read more

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Everything about this restaurant seems to be conceived to electrify your senses. Knowing the the building has been around for a while might have you thinking attention to detail might have been forgotten, so when you walk through the door that is one of the first endearing qualities that greets you. We were lucky enough to get a seat at the bar and enjoy the company of one of the finest mixologists on the cape. All I can say is visit this fine restaurant and enjoy everything on the menu :-) read more

We were seated at the bar . The food was great , my cosmo was served in a coupe champagne glass . Overall the experience was ok but they are adding 22 % ( not 18 ) service fee to every check . We were not told when check was presented . I started looking at the check then the bartender came and told me . I wish they tipping policy is posted somewhere so customers are aware of it . When we were at the restaurant in 2019 the menu, the concept was totally different and we loved it . Unfortunately , we wont be back . read more

DISAPPOINTING! On The Cape for vacation with my Mom, she wanted to take us out for a special dinner. We were excited to try the NEW Pheasant. First of all - the food is super expensive for extremely small portions and making it worse - two of our three meals were almost inedible. Before I go any further, I want to say we are from NJ and we eat out at high quality, expensive restaurants in NJ & NY all the time - so I want to be clear that I'm NOT just complaining about the price. We started with 2 appetizers - the warm olives they were good, very enjoyable & the roasted carrots - they tasted ok, however there were 3 TINY carrots with some ricotta cheese for $13.00 - that is ridiculous! I had the scallops and they were the best meal out of the three. They were served over broccoli rabe, in a bowl - the broccoli rabe was a bit tough and very difficult to cut IN A BOWL! My husband had the clams with pasta, they had a very funny taste - he only ate the pasta and left most of the meal in the bowl. My Mom had the gnocchi - I'm not sure if it was over cooked and mushy or just not cooked at all!!! The waitress was a nice young woman who offered NOTHING to the experience, she could have been serving at the local sandwich spot - yes, I have an expectation of an experienced wait staff when the bill is over $200.00 for 3 people. No, we said nothing to the server that we were dissatisfied, my Mom was trying to take us out for a special dinner and I did not want to have this conversation and ruin the night for everyone. No, we did not try the dessert - we went down the street to The Ice Cream Smuggler. So, 4 drinks, 2 appetizers and 3 meals were over $200.00. We will not be back. There are plenty of other restaurants were you can get a MUCH BETTER meal. read more

I just felt that some things did not belong on the menu as starters and although they were tasty, olives, toasted sourdough bread, they lacked originality . read more

We had a wonderful dinner at The Pheasant. They had a charming el fresco dining option for take out. Tiki torches, lighting, large picnic tables and even a fire pit for s'mores. I had the Salt and Pepper cod. I think it was steamed with an Indo Asian sublime flavor and texture. served over sushi rice that was perfect and a wonderful salad. The Mezza plate was generous and fresh, smoked Blue fish Ceasar and Scallop entree both excellent. I'd probably go with beer or wine next time as I'm use to the large Cape cocktail. I'll be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Note: This is a review for a *socially distanced meal - under quarantine*! Essentially - The Pheasant is now doing takeout (I think weekends only), of set-menu pre-fix meals for two people. This was delicious! It was so nice having a non-homecooked meal amidst the steady predictable endlessness of home cooking that has been a mainstay of the stay-at-home orders. Now let's get to the juicy part (pun intended), what did we eat? The main course was a roasted chicken, this was incredibly juicy. They give you instructions with pick-up about re-heating it in the oven. I appreciated this, as it definitely cools off between picking it up (from socially distanced bags on tables in the back of the restaurant - you just find the one with your name on it as you've pre-paid). A few more dishes (for the chicken, rice, and soup that came with the meal) were a bit annoying. But the food was SO DELICIOUS! It was totally worth it! My favorite was the salad: an arugula salad with an ineffably sweet dressing. The "dirty rice": rice with black beans were also quite incredible. All told, it was a great meal/experience, and would highly recommend it as a fun weekend thing to do during these crazy quarantine times. The whole meal with tip came to around $60, and we have leftovers! read more

One of the best restaurants I have ever been too. My mom and I went here for dinner once and everything we ordered was incredible. The service was incredibly kind, fun to talk to, and always made sure we were content with our meals. The food was all absolutely amazing, and nothing at all here was disappointing. I highly recommend, and will definitely be returning. I know I sound like I'm being over dramatic but this is all true. There was an entire list of the drink specials which were all named after Talking Head songs. Can't wait to head back. read more

The Pheasant - Scallops appetizer - New American Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

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The best and most interesting food ever! And fabulous wines. Customer service can't be beat. Wonderful in every way.

Great food, great atmosphere. Ingredients were all so fresh. Really is farm to table. Super friendly staff. Healthy. Gluten free options galore. Outstanding! Can't recommend highly enough. Will definitely be going back soon!! read more

Our meal was so fresh, full of flavor and beautifully presented...even for takeout. Leagues above the typical local restaurant in creativity, ingredients and preparation. We can't wait until next time...which will be very soon. read more

The Pheasant staff and owners Adam & Erica have truly made the best of the situation this year. Each time I have been here this summer the service, food, drinks, and atmosphere has been better than ever. The distanced and locally sponsored tables, beautiful planter boxes, fire pit, bistro lighting, and now abundant heaters provide a comfortable and welcoming yet safe experience. The menu is incredible, this summer the salt and pepper cod was a must each visit and now with the new fall menu there are so many delicious options it is hard to pick a favorite. Thank you Adam & Erica for creating my favorite place to go!!! read more

1/2 price oysters.... yes please. Dennis oysters are fantastic. Followed up with curry goat that was as good as I've ever had read more

The Pheasant - Oysters were great and 1/2 price on Thursday's... then the curried goat was truly amazing. - New American Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

Fabulous! We have been going to the original Pheasant for years and loved the homey vibe and food. We were a little worried when it changed owners but it has admittedly gotten even better! The menu is unique and pushes you to try new things. Smoked Blue Fish appetizer was amazing, in my opinion the oysters are some of the best on the cape. The homemade cocktail sauce and hot sauce are wonderful. Had the carrot appetizer which was one of the best veggie apps I've ever had. Hanger steak and clams and pasta entrees were both excellent!! Great and innovative cocktail menu, I'm perplexed how this is getting bad reviews, if you appreciate food and are into innovative cooking you'll love this. Is it expensive? Yes, but no more expensive than other comparable restaurants on the Cape. Love it and will be back!! read more

Best restaurant on the Cape. Everything was delicious. Service was friendly and fast. Interior is charming and pleasant. Highly recommend if you're in the area, or even if you need to drive a bit further than you normally would for dinner. This place is a diamond in the rough that is Cape Cod cuisine. The mushroom entree, scallops, and corn cake were our favorites. Cocktails were also fantastic. Can't go wrong. read more

Fantastic cocktails and very cozy inside. A special place to take our out of town guests

As is, The Pheasant is a standout dining experience on Cape Cod; this is is even more the case during COVID. From someone who has turned down most public dining opportunities since March, The Pheasant felt notably comfortable and safe, and we are looking forward to returning throughout the winter. What most impressed us about The Pheasant was that even with elaborate safety protocol, the restaurant has sacrificed neither ambiance nor aesthetic. We were grateful for the care and creativity that has so clearly gone into crafting an experience that is unique, entertaining, and truly makes the best of these otherwise challenging times. The dining patio is outfitted with string lights, ample heaters, a fireplace (over which you can make your own s'mores!) and a Shazamable playlist. Even the window where you (distantly) order your food is decorated with intent -- in a quaint modern farmhouse aesthetic that is consistent with the farm to table menu detailed on the chalkboard. The food is delicious and the menu unique -- a welcome change from Cape cuisine that can get monotonous. Try the bacon and corn fritters and a warm cocktail! read more

Fantastic place. Food was awesome people were even better. Just a great experience with people who certainly understand the definition of service and quality. read more

This was a great place to celebrate a birthday. Wife doesn't like cake and singing in a restaurant. The hostess said "Happy Birthday" on arrival and the waiter mentioned it once. That was perfect. Food was 5 star. Service also top notch. The setting makes it feel like a special occasion destination. The food is good enough to eat as often as possible. read more