Abroad

Funky, eclectic decor. The place was an instant hit! The menu danced around the globe in tasty, tapas-sized dishes that were all cooked fast and fresh, exotic flavors melding for a wonderful experience. Service was awesome.

What a wonderful dining experience. The atmosphere is unique and very comfortable. Our wait staff, Kate was very friendly and took time to answer any questions we had. The jungle drink was yummy and our plates were delicious each in their own authentic way. Looking forward to sharing more meals here with friends.

Unique and fun atmosphere! Ambiance and food were a nice change from basic Cape restaurant fare. Food was interesting and delish. Loved our drinks (though the espresso martini wasn't a favorite). Service was exceptional - attentive waitress who did a great job guiding us through the choices. We had a blast exploring a variety of foods and will be back!

The flavors we experienced at this Cape Cod GEM were truly authentic from countries around the world. Papaya Salad, Kalua Pork Rice Bowl, Scrumptious Tacos, OH MY! The atmosphere is warm and cozy. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and suggestions as to which selections to pair. Tired of lobster rolls, clam chowder, and fried seafood? You will not be disappointed going ABROAD!

The food is too expensive for the quality. Don’t get me wrong, I’m always willing to pay for a good meal, but this isn’t it. The menu has too many different cuisines, so you can’t expect everything to be good. Starting with the chips and salsa, the salsa verde isn’t quite right; it’s just a blend of green flavors. I came here thinking they had a vegan menu because some Google pictures showed one, but they need to update those pictures because they no longer have a vegan menu. The drinks looked delicious but didn’t match the flavor. I will say the Asian dishes were the highlight of the menu, unlike the South American ones, which varied greatly in flavor and taste. Otherwise, the place is very cute, although there’s only music inside. If you want to enjoy the outdoor area, don’t expect any music. I say all this to help others know what to expect and maybe to help improve the quality control of the places I visit. I always suggest going in person to experience places for yourself.

I was very impressed with this entire restaurant. The food was flavorful, creative and unique. I am a vegetarian and they had wonderful options for me. The pad thai I had was the best I think I may have ever had. The gin cocktail I got was delicious. The staff was very personable and pleasant. I sat at the bar and actually talked with the owner for a bit. She was kind, funny and made my experience a memorable one. If you are on the Cape, I highly recommend visiting this establishment. I cannot say enough good things about my experience here.

A hidden gem, Abroad is one of those places I’ll be thinking about and returning to over and over. On a quiet corner in Orleans, this spot gives you a glimpse of what’s in store as you circle the building towards the back-entrance. Eclectic, travel-inspired decor greets you throughout your experience to match this restaurant’s great concept. Friendly and efficient staff, an interesting menu and great drinks selection are waiting when you arrive. The food is, in short, excellent. We had worried that such a varied menu would lack cohesiveness but we were pleasantly surprised. The chef obviously wants to offer variety but has put thought into creating a menu that works well no matter what combination you order. The green papaya salad and Kafta were highlights, but honestly everything was perfectly prepared and delicious. We’re looking forward to our return visit already, and are so glad to have found this unique addition to the local scene.

Absolutely incredible experience at Abroad in Orleans! From the moment we walked in, the service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The staff truly made us feel at home. The food? Out of this world. Every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. You can tell there’s real passion behind what they do here. If you’re anywhere near Cape Cod, you have to stop by Abroad. The people are amazing, the food is amazing, and the service is amazing. Highly, highly recommend!

Are you tired of fried seafood? Run to this fun and fabulous eatery. Full of amazing artifacts from all over the world , the food offers interesting dishes from the owner's travels. Options are for small tapas size or full sized dishes . Mike the owner is sensitive to multiple dietary needs. The selections for my daughter's vegan boyfriend were the best I have ever seen. Our favorites were the baba ganoush and eggplant vindaloo. Everything was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. We will be back and encourage all foodies to stop here when visiting this part of the Cape .

We had an amazing dinner here! Such wonderful ambience, you feel like you're in another country! Beautiful. For starters, we ordered the chips and salsa Verde and the scallion pancake. Scallion pancake was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared. For entrées we order the eggplant vindaloo and the char sui pork fried rice. Fried rice was really tasty with crispy bits of pork, perfectly done. The vindaloo was spicy and flavorful and not just hot. I loved my tangy, pomegranate, margarita which had great flavor. Our server was wonderful, and helped us with the menu. We had an amazing dinner here and we will definitely be back!

Abroad is a cozy restaurant which gave the impression of having dinner at a friends house. The service was great and everyone was very friendly and helpful. We loved the experience of ordering and sharing small tapas plates and trying numerous items off the menu. We tried the jerk chicken which was moist and tender and bursting with flavors without being too spicy. The stuffed scallion pancake with potato, cheddar and bacon was equally delicious with a nice sweet chili sauce accompanying it. We also tried the creamy and satisfying tzatziki with freshly grilled flatbread, homemade pickles and pit-less olives that balanced everything perfectly. The pork tacos with the delicious slaw and dusted with cojita cheese were delicious. The nicely grilled corn tortillas with savory pork was right on point. The only dishes we were a bit hesitant on was the house fried rice with pork and the Kalua pork. The fried rice in my opinion had way too much sesame oil on it which overpowered the flavors of all the other ingredients but also gave the dish a slightly greasy flavor. The pork served on white rice was a bit dry and the rice was slightly undercooked. Overall we definitely enjoyed our dinner and will be back to try more of the international menu.

Surely a varied menu with ethnic offerings not commonly found around here... Great atmosphere, but the food was only "okay," and even though these are small plates, the portion size on some of the dishes was beyond small. --Stuffed Scallion Pancake, miniscule pork stuffing and wasn't expecting deep-fried. --Jerk chicken skewers lacked spice, mostly tasted cloves. --Bean and Cheese tacos, soupy filling. --Char Siu Pork Fried Rice, our waitress called this the house special fried rice and this was the best we sampled. Flavorful and ample portion. Service was lacking. Waitress said dishes come out quickly so she left menus on the table for future rounds of ordering. After we placed our second round, we waited 40 minutes.

pros: -cool unique decor, felt like walking into someone's home -our server (catie, i believe her name was) was very knowledgeable about the dishes and gave us a really good run down about the menu, explaining the tapas style was very helpful and she made us feel really comfortable to order more whenever we wanted to, etc. (her trainee charlotte, i think her name was, was great too! she has a great trainer) other staff members were very kind and helpful as well -food was pretty delicious, unique options compared to other cape cod restaurants, served mocktails too. -cute and clean bathroom cons: i don't really have any i can think of - it is rare for me to rate a restaurant 5 stars, but i really had no complaints! definitely recommend trying this spot out, make a reservation if you can, just in case!

We went to Abroad tonight for the first time. Everything was delicious! We started with the tzatziki. For our tapas meal we had the Siu Mai meatball skewers, one of each tacos Cochinita Pibil and Taco Bean And Cheddar, Patatas Bravas and the pork fried rice. For dessert we shared the chocolate mousse with black salt. The fried rice was my favorite, or was it, I really loved everything! Can't wait to go back try some more of their menu!! Our server was also amazing. We put in our whole order and asked that they be spaced out so everything didn't arrive at the same time. And the best part of the evening is they take reservations!! No waiting for table in the height of summer tourist season!!

Super cute space and you can ship while you wait for food but you won't be waiting long. My partner does not do cilantro, and appreciated that the taco part of the menu called out it's usage, but then it was in other dishes without being mentioned. He got one of the noodle soups, which was meant to be a substantial meal, per the server, but was what we would have called appetizer size. He then got the broccoli rabe which was just steamed with cheese. I had the eggplant which came with undercooked rice. I told the server and got new rice, but the eggplant was served on the rice, so I still had hard pieces of rice stuck in. The eggplant was really good though. Everyone else enjoyed their food, especially the jerk chicken, tacos and scallion pancake.

8/25/23 we arrived shortly after Abroad opened for the day and opted to eat at the covered outdoor patio. It's fun to look around the room with all the eclectic items to see. Katie was our server. We ordered drinks and food at the same time and requested all food to be brought together. For our libation, we both went with Abroad rum punch, which we enjoyed sipping while waiting for our food. The wait was short as our food came out within 10 minutes. My husband opted for the gazpacho. He gave me a sip, and we both agreed it was like a bowl of summer. Delicious! I had a small order of the eggplant vindaloo, which was also very tasty. We shared an order of the stuffed scallion pancake, and the jerk chicken skewers, which we also enjoyed. The plates were cleared when we were finished, and the check was brought out in a timely manner. We were on our way about 40 minutes after arriving, which surprised me as we took our time eating and enjoying our punch. Headed to Nickerson State Park afterwards to work off some of the calories. It was a great lunch out.

Interesting restaurant. I get the menu concept but it's a bit all over the place (intentional). Execution was okay. Nothing I would come back for. Chips and salsa must be priced by the chip (‍). Service was incredibly slow.

Service was great. The food was interesting and well executed. The ambiance is funky. A nice change of pace.

Not authentic Vietnamese. Pho was tiny , overpriced and contained stir fry steak NOT thin sliced beef. This dish typically comes with loads of bean sprouts, basil, and tons of cilantro. There was maybe one bean sprout and no cilantro. The broth was like water and had no flavor. Again, this dish was haphazardly put together and called Pho. .. just bad ..Refund worthy and the waitress did nothing in regard to our bill after discussing our unhappiness and complaints.

Out of this world. I was afraid everything would be bland, but it was all so flavorful. The shrimp, eggplant, wings, rice, salad- literally every dish was amazing. Drinks were smooth too. Our waiter was also our bartender. He was very attentive. Very cool looking place too.

Fabulous dinner! Our group of six loved the eclectic ambience of Abroad. It felt warm, welcoming, and fun. More important, the food was delicious. We shared 10-12 dishes and every one was great - not a single disappointment. Favorites included the scallop ceviche, kalua pork, scallion pancake with sausage, and sui mai meatballs. Cocktails were excellent. And the service was great too. We will be back.

Quiet on a Wednesday night. Felt like coming into someone's home. Cute gardens surround the outside and the atmosphere is cozy. Food is straight up comfort, with tapas from a variety of cuisines. Everything was tasty and not over spiced. Enjoyed the scallop ceviche with mango and chips with a Thai Martini.

Ambiance was really nice! Super cute and quirky, however, the menu is all over the place. Chinese, Mexican and Indian all mixed in one menu was very odd to me. The food was fine, very carb heavy, but not as good as I was hoping for.

Came here a couple of months ago and it was fantastic. We had the arugula salad. The eggplant dish, shrimp dish and the lamb meatballs. It was all excellent. We are going back this weekend!

The idea of this restaurant was unique and ambitious and the menu looked promising. Unfortunately, nothing stood out. For the amount that we paid, the quality and flavor wasn't there. The flavors were flat and inauthentic, some things were overly seasoned and some things were over sauced.

We had a wonderful meal last night. We loved the idea of Tapas style menu and got to try so many varied and delicious foods. It was so nice to have a warm greeting by the owner/chef. The atmosphere was very entertaining with the eclectic and tasteful decor. The service could not have been better. I rarely write reviews but simply had to write this one. We are definitely coming back. Andy

Food was delicious. Party of 4 with a vegan and food allergies. Not a problem for Abroad. Everyone had multiple choices and everything was delicious. Highly recommend.

We had a great tapas style meal here with a variety of dishes all of which were delicious.

I wanted to give this place more than three stars but there where a few things that were annoying here . Mixed drinks are creative and very delicious , but hardly any alcohol in them . For $13 should have just ordered the mock tail . We really wanted to try the Kafta but it was not ready and the waitress was afraid to ask the chef when it would be ready . Also as many have mentioned portions are very small even the items marked "dinner". $27 for 3 shrimp and some rice noodles was a lot. At the end of the dinner we asked if kafta was ready as we wanted to take home to eat but again we're told she was too afraid to as Chef which is too bad because we did like all the food we ordered . I'm mixed as to whether I will return .

This is my new favorite restaurant. I don't mean favorite like favorite in Orleans or on the Cape. I mean favorite in Massachusetts. The food-- all of it, and there were seven of us, which is a big party for this small, cozy place-- was excellent. Small plates and bowls, something that made everyone happy from the college vegan-kid to the 79 yo touring (Europe/US) musician. Drinks were also perfect- best caipirinha since Panama. Part of me wanted to keep it a secret, but the better part of me wants the owners to have every success.

Stopped for lunch while on vacation. Extremely friendly and the food was well balanced and tasty. I'll come back when we are in the area and recommend them to family I really enjoyed their cocktail menu. Not your standard fare. Definitely worth a try!

Food was amazing! We tried the tacos (bean and cheese was particularly good), fried rice, Hawaiian pork, scallion pancake, and fried rice. Everything was delicious. They had a house made chocolate mousse and amaretto ice cream for desert, but those options rotate. The service was attentive. The space is eclectic and cozy. I'm sure they will be very busy over the summer months! Look forward to coming back next time I'm in town.

Sadly it didn't click with us. Asked if the Riesling was sweet or dry the bartender didn't have a clue. Plus very off putting sitting at the bar because the bartender smelled like an ashtray. Food was mediocre at best. Still needs work. Wish them luck. Yes, you did have Riesling look at whites on your menu. And for the record it was sweet not dry. If you were the bartender. Take note about your smoking.

I want to give this a higher rating, but just can't. The service and atmosphere were fine, and the tzatziki and papaya salad were terrific. But then it went downhill from there. I had the chicken tikka masala which had pools or oil in it, and the cream was curdled [still edible, not a health threat, so I ate it]. The arroz con pollo arrived with no chicken at all-- so had to give it to the waitress to get chicken put in it, and my friend who ordered it said it tasted like not at all made from scratch but just a processed spice packet put on it. Other friend had a thai noodle dish that she said had no flavor. The prices were way too high for these. Also we reserved outdoor seating (trying to be COVID-conscious) and 'outdoor' was a back room that was not at all outdoors. We really wanted to like this place as the concept is great and the decor and all of the staff were really nice. They comp'd us the arroz con pollo dish as my friend didn't eat any of it, and that was very kind of them. But we would never come back.

Something different in Orleans. Tapas from all different regions and all delicious. Our group of four had fare from ten different countries. Great atmosphere and service was excellent. Food comes out quick so plan on multi courses.

It is a shame that this place replaced Abba. I found the decor to be unpleasant and distracting- seems like owners shopped at the christmas tree closing sale. I also have to note a fly problem- we had many large flies buzzing overhead near the bar area as we tried to eat. Tofu skewers were so covered in spices- had the texture of coffee grounds. As for the dan dan noodles- nearly inedible. Disgustingly greasy with only white stem pieces of bok choy. No spice, flavorless. Jerk chicken skewers were the most edible thing on the menu. Servers seemed confused and kept forgetting about us- we had about 4 or 5 different people come to our table throughout the night. Greatly disappointing.

Jesus, Mary, Joseph. I hope Abroad keeps their New Years Eve menu. It was a tapas explosion with a main entree that was amazing. The cocktails were also wonderful. But there was also a special New Years wine menu as well. Abroad has been this hidden restaurant in Orleans in 2021. Their New Years menu has shown the potential of their chef. Orleans needs a quality menu like what Abroad put out on New Years. I hope you stop by Abroad to try it out The photos I posted are from New Years and from our entrees. They were delicious

Exciting new spot. Cool decor and good drinks. For tapas, I expected the portions to be small, but our group left still hungry after ordering $200 plus of food. Great spot for an appetizer and drink, but if you're starving, I would not recommend.

Last night we had the incredible pleasure of being able to dine at Abroad in Orleans. The food served tapas style was exceptional; the service was out of this world and the decor was unique. We traveled the globe in the hour and a half that we were there. We enjoyed Thai, Middle Eastern and Mexican cuisine. The Kafta beef kibbi was as authentic as my late dads' relatives used to make during our family gatherings. The Kaho Soi was about authentic as you could get for a red coconut curry rivaling that from many of the other top Thai restaurants I have frequented in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Bun Cha was loaded with rich flavors matching the authentic home cooking I have experienced from my Vietnamese friends home cooking. This restaurant is a true gem in Orleans in a town that is noted for great beaches but restaurants lacking in diversity. As a frequent visitor to Orleans where my mother resides it is great to have a new and different establishment to visit. Despite the food being out of this world the truly neat thing that made our experience even more special was that the co-owner Molly was very engaged with her customers as she spent about 15 minutes chatting with our table We truly wish her the best of luck and the establishment continues to prosper. We look forward to being frequent visitors to Abroad!! Keep up the great work Molly and team!!

Great food, cool vibe, excellent service. A very unique menu compared to everything else in the area, definitely worth checking out!

We went here Wednesday night, the food and service was excellent! We highly recommend it, it's a nice change of food selections. We got several items to share and enjoyed each one. This should definitely be on your list of restaurants to check out.

The prices are uncomfortable, borderline delusional for the food that you get. I am not afraid to spend top dollar for excellent food, I come from NYC after all.... but you will come out of this restaurant feeling that you've been scammed. Case in point, they charged 12$, for 4 thinly pieces of avocado over rice and sauce. That dish really needs to go back to the drawing board. Plating was terrible, taste was not bad, but this is taking the avocado toast meme to another level. Originally felt it was 3 star... took another down after both girlfriend and I had bad indigestion after the meal. Girlfriend needed to take off work the next day. The Good: The décor and ambience is beautiful. The staff is friendly and the overall concept is very unique. Some of the dishes are executed fairly well, but nothing spectacular if you had the original dish before. Jack of all trades, Master of None: This restaurant aims to "take you around the world" in terms of cuisine. I've had the majority of the food that they offer from restaurants that actually specialize in that cuisine. And as expected... none of these dishes come even close to being either high quality or authentic. This is inevitable because it's impossible to have mastery over a wide variety of cuisine. But again if you charge these ridiculous prices, then you have got to deliver. And sadly none of them really do. I'm extremely disappointed overall. Truth be told, there is a lot of good ideas here. But it really feels that greed is holding this place back.

Flavors from around the world. A small restaurant with eclectic furnishings serves not your usual Cape Cod food. Something for everyone: Mediterranean, Mexican, Thai, Jamacian, Creole and other dishes all have their wonderful unique tastes. All erved Tapas style, perfect for sharing. They have veggie options as well. We will be back!

The food was delicious and we did a pick up order on the way back from the beach and it was ready exactly when they said it would be. Would definitely go again.

This is one of our favorite spots!!! We can't say enough about the food! The chef/owners are so welcoming and accommodating! A hidden gem!

Unique find on the Cape! Great little menu In a great environment. We were planning to have dinner elsewhere and couldn't get in when we happened upon Abroad. Tapas style from all around the world. Very inviting environment with tapas like plates. Will definitely come here again. A Hidden gem.

Our first visit to this eclectic restaurant. The food was very good. The atmosphere was fun. It's tapas style so was able to try many dishes and share them together. Highly recommend!

Ok, I've been dining out in Orleans for many, many years. I've always been a big fan of local favs like the Land Ho, Yardarm, more recently Rock Harbor Grill and La Bella Vita. Other towns had some good choices as well from Eastham to Brewster, Harwich and Chatham, but I want to talk about Abroad. Holy Smokes was it good! The food is for sure a reflection of the name. Asian, Indian, Caribbean, Polynesian flavors just to name a few. The good: love the Tapas/small plate approach! Everyone gets a taste! The vibe is eclectic and reflects the name as well as the food.... A funky little joint that is well decorated and helps make it feel more spacious inside than it really is. Service was awesome and our server super helpful. We enjoyed the visit by the chef who was checking in on our experience. The food was amazing and the three of us in our party all shared 4 plates and no one left hungry. The Bad: not a thing!! Maybe it would be busy during the summer, but not a single thing last evening! Simply well done!! Thanks for bringing some diverse cuisine to Orleans and I hope you find the success to keep you around for a long time!! Definitely on our restaurant rotation!!

Fantastic dinner at Abroad! They offer a wonderfully diverse and expertly crafted selection of tapas-sized options to sample, share and explore. The menu is globally diverse, featuring Asian, Latino, Indian, Caribbean, Scandinavian and American dishes - all wonderfully prepared, fresh, and flavorful. The bar and wine list are equally diverse and high quality, with a fun, eclectic decor and an attentive, friendly staff rounding out a terrific, unique experience. We loved it, HIGHLY recommend it, and will return.

This place have the cutes decorations ever seen, great atmosphere, great cocktails, a lot of diversion of food. You could go from Peru to Thailand on one bite. Highly recommended.

Great spot. Interesting menu. Small plates (tapas) but quite generous portions. We enjoyed a delicious meal with very attentive service. Thai salad and bean taco were so delicious. Loved the decor too! Cozy and a little bit kitschy in a wonderful way.

The ambience was excellent, the variety of dishes from all around the world were delicious. Nothing failed to please. Their specialty drinks were amazing and I would return here whenever I am back in the area. The kids enjoyed their mock-tails and every dish we tried. The best part was that we got to try most of the menu being that the tapas style is just the right amount. A must try if you are in the area.

Wow such a great find. Funky, friendly and the food was amazing. We sat outside under the covered deck but inside looked to be just as fun. Food comes out fast and hot and additional items are always encouraged to be tried. There was something for everyone. Hard to pick a favorite as all were very good. Will certainly return.

Amazing food and ambiance! The tzatziki and ceviche were scrumptious, with warm pita and tortilla chips. The beef souvlaki was a tad dry, the scallion pancake with curried sweet potato and raisins was DELICIOUS, and the salmon poke was so fresh. The khao soi was spicy but not too much, the bun cha was so delightfully light, the 5 spice tofu was cooked beautifully, the mu ping was "fantastic" with well-seasoned rice. The only lacks were the speed of service (felt like we were rushed a bit), the slightly small portions (maybe include the amount of food for each dish?), and the shoyu ramen was not as good as the other noodle dishes (still not bad). All three rum cakes were delicious, but the favorite was the hummingbird cake!

Great selection of food from all over the world. Smaller portions so you can try different dishes. Try some of their specials. Nice selection of cocktails.

Excellent food..the tapas style menu makes for many different interesting choices ...and now they even have small and large portions of a few items that allows for the larger parties or the hungriest people to be totally satisfied. Highly recommend if your in Orleans or nearby on the Cape.

Off the hook, excellent! It's atypical for Cape Cod as far as I can tell. The food is not giant and there are not french fries and cheese with everything. It's delicious, interesting food via smaller tapas-like plates. I've been 3 times this summer and everyone I brought there enjoyed every dish they had. If you're looking for same old, same old, this is not the place for you. If you want a great interesting restaurant with neat ambiance, I highly recommend it. My favorite drink is the Pisco sour with egg whites! Yum!