Fishermen's View Seafood Market

We have been here numerous times. The ambience is loud due high ceilings without acoustic dampening structures I.e. panels or clothes. The views are of the Cape Cod canal and Sandwich marina which are relaxing mesmerizing. The apps and entrees we ordered have not been consistent from presentation to taste. The staff is friendly attentive when it's not packed. Just like any other establishment in this new world of staffing issues. The parking lot is easily accessible and there is also a fish market in the back of the building which has high grade seafood. I forget to mention some of the TVs display their fishing vessels catching some of your meal items.

Best place ever. Food is delicious, especially the lobster bucket. We love going there on special occasions.

Two members of our party of seven, locals (from California via New York City), recommended Fishermen 's View. When we arrived and were seated at a long table near the windows at the very back, away from the live music, they insisted we open the blinds to take in the titular vista. We watched the sunset, closing a vacation long weekend that had the highlight of running a half marathon along the same water. I was reminded of a late scene in the streaming drama Drops of God, an epic in French and Japanese and English (well worth watching), when one of the two main characters vying for a bequest of the world 's best collection of wine, parleys with his rival: raised in a severe household bereft of affection, he marvels at the strangers surrounding him, contented in one another 's company, conversing convivially as darkness settles around them. That is what the best night out offers. You meet new people through mutual acquaintances. You part as friends. The Fishermen 's View offered a venue for that. On Cape Cod, you must consume seafood; it would be foolish to try anything else however dining establishments might advertise that their fare is flown in daily, it is no longer the fresh catch by the next morning, and there the local provisions similarly ought to constitute the order. The couple, successful women in a second marriage after each having had male spouses, suggested a bucket of steamers. They were not available; scarcity of what once was plentiful is the inevitable consequence of our collective behavior. They stated that the sushi was good, but not what you would find someplace where there is more of a market (that stands to reason: more consumers, more competition; and the supply chain is set up for those species of fish). They nonetheless ordered a sampler for their own meal, indicating it is acceptable (I would trust their judgment, though one liked the Chinese food of Northern California more than that of New York City, and spending ample time in both locations I am skeptical). The local crab is the Jonah. Two at the table had that as the main ingredient of their entree. The table shared the garlicky flatbread, essentially a pizza, prepared not as I prefer, which would be well done, but acceptable. The Wellfleet oyster platter was as expected, which is to say outstanding, and those who partake of raw shellfish consumed it with enthusiasm, to the last, and then politeness prevailed, until one of us (me) insisted, contrary to self interest, that someone else partake. My own dish was the mac and cheese with lobster. The woman next to me said she thought of that as the kid 's meal. That would be a spoiled child. I might have beeen the youngest at the table, though I am in my mid fifties, and some would declare it late fifties in an earlier review of an outdoor attraction in the vicinity, read by one of this group, I suggested it was not too strenuous even if you were older, which prompted one of those speak for yourself rejoinders, as if to say an individual can decide for themselves their age, spiritually if not chronologically. The wine was a Gruner Veltliner (two bottles), an increasingly popular Austrian varietal, crisp and to be commended (think of the sommelier in John Wick 2), and the La Crema chardonnay, a reliable Russian Valley offering. All told, we were there two and a half hours. We left satiated. More importantly, we departed the better for the encounter.

Visited last night and grabbed 2 seats at the bar. Live music in the lounge made the restaurant a lively environment. As usual, spectacular view on a beautiful autumn evening. Our bartender, Geraldine provided a warm welcome and some nice cocktails. The Kung Pao fish bites were excellent and we ordered some suishi (not in our normal wheelhouse). Geraldine volunteered to help us navigate our chopsticks with a smile and an encouraging laugh. Overall, it was a delicious and fun evening. Thanks Geraldine...and see you soon.

We had lunch here on Saturday, October 30, 2023 with two other couples. The waitress was very receptive to giving each couple their own check which is very important to me as some drink and other want multiple appetizers and dessert. Thanks Anna H our waitress. I had the strawberry basil margarita that was light and yummy. My husband had the fried cod sandwich and I had the house salad with grilled chicken. Both were excellent. Friends visiting from PA and VA had white clam chowder, sushi and lobster rolls. All were good portions and were devoured with glee. This was one of the dining locations that I had scouted out for our National Willys Overland Jeepster meet Gateway to Cape Cod annual get together. Our meal back in late August was excellent and the view of the canal can 't be beat!