The Brewster Fish House

Fantastic spot that you’ll easily miss if you’re speeding through Brewster. Doesn’t look like much, it’s small, shingled and authentically Cape, but the atmosphere and food are delish. We had the Lobster Rangoons and bowls of Chowder. The Rangoons are light, crispy, and delicious. The chowder, and I consider myself quite the chowder snob, was perfect. Creamy yet delicate with ample pieces of seafood, including clams and cod, and with pieces of potato that were diced in a size that said, “we’re part of this not just cheap filler”. If the rest of the menu shows the same thought and care in execution, I would assume that your visit will be as perfect as our lunch there was. Huge shout out to the waitstaff and kitchen staff as well. Try the Watermelon Paloma, it’s wonderful.

We stopped in here to get some appetizers and a cold drink. We got there about 5:00 and it's a good thing because by the time we left after 6:00 it was packed and people were waiting to get in. I can see why, the food is delicious and the service is great. We enjoyed the calamari appetizer as well as some delicious lobster bisque. Yes, this is the place to get lobster bisque on the Cape. This is the reason why the locals are always lined up at the door the first day they open. It's the bisque.

Eaten here before and the food was fine. Last night however was different. I ordered the lamb special and one small part of it tasted off but the rest seemed ok. Mistake! Spent all night sick as a dog and still feel terrible. The health department needs to check out the kitchen. Service was spotty and got worse when our server figured out we weren't drinking. Only one server for the entire place as well. And while the decor is nice it's very loud. We won't be going back.

Nice lunch at Brewster Fish House. My wife had their fish tacos, and I had a bowl of lobster bisque. Their bisque was very creamy with nice pieces of lobster. It was nice to find this open with so many restaurants in Brewster still closed for the winter season.

Good food. Nice place. They have a rather limited menu of around six choices. I can’t say that I loved the food but it was good enough. I did like the chocolate desert. Oh and I do have to say that they have an extensive selection of whisky and (amazingly) gin. But I have to say that $36 for a nip of Yellow Spot is (pretty) outrageous. Same price (and same comment) for some of their single malt selections. They don’t take reservations. Good enough if you are in the area

A friend recommended this restaurant and it lived up to the stellar recommendation. The lobster bisque and mussel soup were amazing. Among the best we've had. Highly recommend.

Really delicious gourmet seafood. It’s expensive and totally worth it! The menu changes each season and reflects availability and culinary trends. They do not do reservations it’s strictly first come first served. Sunday lunch is lined out the door every week in summer. Nice bar for cocktails too.

We both ordered the fish and chips with sweet potato fries substituting for French fries. It was a nice large filet of Cod. Simply delicious. But there's more. I can't recall the last time my 89-year-old mother ate a whole restaurant meal. She devoured the whole fish, fries and then the key lime pie. I am still stunned. Our waitress, Kerry, did a great job and was attentive.

Always a good sign when the parking lot is full and there is a wait to get seated. We were told it would be an hour before we would be seated, but that was okay. We were not going anywhere. I ordered drinks at the bar to take outside to drink while we waited for our table. After just 30 minutes the hostess came looking for us to seat us. A pleasant surprise. We went right to the menu and ordered oysters on the half shell and calamari as appetizers to split. I ordered the seared tuna and my wife ordered the steak and frites. Both courses were delicious. No room for dessert. Our server was attentive and friendly. The place is small, but not uncomfortable. They do a good job of incorporating the small space they have to work within with the number of people who show up to eat here. Glad we saved this place for last evening on the Cape.

We came here as we needed a quick dinner before my friend played at a Gala in Brewster. The server and maître de guided us to choices. We had the calamari, was fresh and had an excellent crunch to it. Portion size was perfect. I had the lettuce salad with salmon. The salmon was perfectly prepared. A nice crunch and moist inside. My friend had the Caesar salad with grilled shrmp. Shrimp was perfectly grilled. Best part we were in and out within 40 minutes and made the event on time. Kudos to a job well done at Brewster Fish House.

We have always had amazing meals here and great service! It's a small place but feels nice and cozy. I most recently had the Sea Trout, which tasted a lot like salmon and came with sunchoke and farro with mushrooms. The duck is always great, the linguine and clams are delightful and the lobster dishes are a must. Can't really go wrong with any of their seafood! And they're open for lunch too, which is always a nice option.

My first time here for lunch with two women friends. We shared a bowl of lobster bisque and I agree with many other Yelpers now: it's a must get. Lots of lobster chunks and while it has cream, broth is lighter, perhaps due to a tasty lighter broth mixed in. The clams over pasta was the garlicky classic. Two of us tried the flounder special, over a bok choy salad with lots of crunchy texture. Inventive. In terms of ambiance, a cute little place. Our server was ok; hard to get her attention at times. But we had a nice conversation with her at the end, when most other diners had left. For us, it was a nice lunch place to catch up! Spent over two hours! I started with a Snowy Owl martini (just ok) and then a nice oaky chardonnay. Their wine list is good. My friend liked their lychee cocktail.

Stopped in here for lunch without any knowledge of the menu. We were pleasantly surprised. Food was delicious and creative (oysters were one of a kind and some of best calamari we've had), the drinks were fantastic and our waitress engaging Certainly stop here.

Had dinner at the Brewster Fish House over the summer. Our meals were just fine. The chocolate chip cookie dessert was fair, cookie was good but only a thimble portion of chocolate ice cream. At least provide a full scoop of ice cream. This was the only drawback to the experience at The Brewster Fish House.

Another great dinner at Brewster Fish House. Nestled in Brewster "The inner elbow of the Cape" This is a true gem on the cape. The food is spectacular and everyone that runs the restaurant makes you feel like family. You'll definitely have to try the rangoons and ceviche. For dinner you can't go wrong with any of the choices, but the big eye tuna and steak frites was the choice for me and my main man Fil to split. Fils wife was in heaven as she enjoyed her chicken special. The wine selection is Amazing and you can't go wrong taking a recommendation from Phil the master mixologist. The night was finished off with an amazing chocolate chip cookie dessert that received the coveted 3 licks award. Give Brewster fish house a try and it will become one of your favorite restaurants on the cape.

This is a restaurant with a charming personality. They have some wonderful history reflected on their menu through their food. It is small and comfortable. Food is reliably excellent My favorite is the Bourbon old fashion, the great clam chowder, and a home made desert. It is almost unique to have an amazing dining experience in a charming restaurant that has been predictably great for 40 years. Kathleen

So disappointed with my last meal. Good food but found a hair in my food and the bartender challenged me on it.... So incredibly disheartening after so many good meals. Complained to manager and just found the service so lacking.

When you take a vacation by yourself because your husband is golfing every day during golf season- you look ok for local. Small restaurant with a small bar which made this very appealing. Sat at the bar for dinner and enjoyed a very well made cocktail. The clam chowder was somehow elevated! And as a sucker for fish and chips this did not disappoint. I would be a regular here if this were my stomping ground. When in Brewster or nearby - stop in. Do not miss the hand crafted cocktails.

Best dinner and experience on cape cod. Worth the wait. Our new favorite restaurant. Cannot wait to come back. Kind of don't want you to know about this... If I'm being completely honest... I think this is my favorite restaurant EVER.

Food - overpriced & very average Service - plan to wait a long time Ambiance - loud & stuffed in like sardines The most expensive, worst dining experience we've had on the Cape

had salad with shrimp and lobster bisque. Salad was delicious with light tasty dressing. Bisque was light on lobster. Too noisy. Slow service second half of meal.

love love this place . The staff is attentive. The chowder is fabulous and everything else is delicious as well.Small dining area so come early or late or prepare to wait.

It pains me to write this review. Our previous visits have been extremely enjoyable in every aspect and I have waxed rhapsodic more than once. But something has happened since last summer when we last visited. The ambiance is still nice, the service is competent and friendly, but the quality of the food has taken a nose dive. We were a party of six and everyone ordered different appetizers and entrees. So this review isn't about one problem entree, it's about totally uneven quality. One of us had the Sea Trout and it was undercooked in the middle. A fish house that can't cook fish?!? The raw oysters were very good, but the calamari was undercooked and cold. The person who had the raw fluke liked it but the much vaunted fish chowder had almost no fish of any kind and was served lukewarm. The lobster was shredded bits in a tomato-ey sauce with pasta and peas and was extremely chewy. For that price, what is going on?!? This has always been our gathering place, but I guess we'll have to look elsewhere for fresh seafood. So sad.

Stopped for dinner on a Saturday night, arrived about 6PM and lucked out and sat at one of the last available tables opened. Small restaurant in a old Cape Cod style house, quaint decor. Smaller menu selection as not that large of a place. Wife had their Cod special came with mashed beans, roasted peppers and fried eggplant pieces, wife said it was delicious and great flavor, finished it all. I had the flat iron steak entree on menu and was delicious the toppings and street corn with sauce really gave steak a great taste. Steak was a bit chewy but still tasted great. Also tried the sea food chowder and the lobster bisque. Not enough sea food in the sea food chowder. Lobster bisque was a bit different then I am use to as was more liquidity and more a cream color however tasted good and had a bunch of lobster. Service was ok seated quickly however took about one hour for our main courses to arrive out to table. Would have gave 4 stars for food however waiting one hour for main dishes to come out with no explanation why knocked it down to 3 star rating.

This is a decent fish restaurant with some fine dining to sleepy Sunday Jazz vibes but missed the mark for our family with young kids. Atmosphere/decor: lacquered wood meets white table cloth niceties. It has an air of regality but in a more casual town/area, but it's neither one or the other completely. Mostly elderly folk were at the restaurant on a Sunday for brunch/lunch. Service: It was slow and a little painful. The folks said it'd be on the slower side up front, but it was mega slow. And multiple things came out at odd times, including some of the quicker items that didn't require much cooking/prep that were suggested to wet the appetites of our young kids. I got the sense that they didn't know how to handle young kids here. They were kind and flexible. Accommodating once to replace one of the adult beverages we were served when it had clearly gone bad. Food: There were lots of excellent grilled, sautéed, and broiled seafood options, many with pastas. Not a whole lot of non-seafood options which is fine, as it is called a Fish House after all but important for potential attendees to know. The pastas weren't spectacularly well cooked -- often times too overdone and no al dente which you'd imagine they'd have from the decor and prices. The seasoning and sauces were a little lackluster all around. It is a more delicate flavors kinda joint which is fine -- not looking for heavy creams or over salted items, but unfortunately savory and well balanced they were not. No one in our larger party finished all of their plate. Perhaps they were just understaffed the day were came -- in the kitchen and server-wise -- and other people would have different experiences. Drink: Pretty nice list of beers and wine. Some curated and good suggestions with pairings. Price: Pretty expensive for some of the quality we experienced. It's not unheard of pricing for some of the peers that bill themselves as finer to very nice dinning, but with different results. I'd say leave the kids at home for this one. I'd give it another shot in the future if some local friends convinced me this was a big one-off.

We had a good experience here. Don't judge a book by its cover ... what looks like a little shingle covered shack on the outside is actually quite cute inside. It reminded us of the french bistros we ate in while exploring countryside towns throughout France. The bartender (owner?) seemed a bit prickly/unfriendly ... maybe just busy prepping for dinner as we came for a late lunch. Our waitress was pleasant and efficient. The menu here is small-ish and there were a handful of choices. We settled upon their fish house chowder, fish tacos, fish sandwich and fried scallops. The chowder was cod and clam ... fishier than ordinary clam chowder but not overwhelmingly so. It was thick and creamy. The fish tacos were flavourful but I would have ordered a different dish if I had to do it over again. Two tacos was a bit skimpy. The fluke was cooked well but in 5-6 bites, both tacos were gone. It was more of an appetizer portion. Scallops were great. Pretty typical of fried scallops you'd get anywhere on the Cape but done well and full of flavour. The sweet potato fries which accompanied them were a little underdone. Fish sandwich was again fairly typical ... no complaints. Everything was cooked well and tasty. Its a bit fancier than your average seafood shack ... its clear they have a good chef who understands flavours and seasoning. We all enjoyed our meals, though nobody was 'blown away, by what we got. The atmosphere is immaculately clean inside and decorated well in a vintage style bistro kind of way. There is also outdoor seating on metal tables. Less picturesque than eating inside. Overall, we would return if the menu changes up to keep things interesting. Brewster is a cute town and this is right off the main street. Not much to look at from the outside but the food is good.

The food and service here are excellent! The calamari app was unique and cooked perfectly! Highly recommend it. Salmon was also very good along with the chowder.

Having just arrived for a 5 day visit we were excited to get a table last minute at Brewster House on a Friday night. The service and ambiance were great. Three of us got the scallops but were all disappointed especially since they were beautifully presented. The scallops were so salty that it was hard to finish the meal. I am not sure why chefs think that they should salt food so heavily. Having discussed this with several foodies they all agree that this is not a good epicurean trend. Our other complaint was that there was a very small amount of vegetables with our dishes. I would return to Brewster House but will be more careful about what I order.

Worth the wait for a table. The restaurant is small and does not accept reservations. We were able to have a cocktail at a table outside before we're were seated. The Crab Rangoon was partially good. The service was attentive. We will return.

So glad you opened Wednesday, we were there! Everything was delicious, including my favorite lobster bisque.

The food is just OK and the service the same. Not much ambience and the parking can be an issue. We skipped this restaurant on our last Cape visit.

I'll go out on a limb and say this is the best restaurant in Brewster, if not all of the Cape. The seafood is so fresh, and their cooking is almost unexpectedly sophisticated and thoughtful for a low-key, casual restaurant. Everything hits the all the right notes: scallops and cod get a deep, beautiful sear, but are still buttery in the center; the fried fish has a nice crunchy batter, but is perfectly moist, tender, and flaky underneath, and all of the sides really complement the seafood. If you love scallops, you'll be in heaven, the lobster rangoons will ruin rangoons for you everywhere else, and the bisques and sandwiches are as good as they get. The only downside of this restaurant, and probably the only reason they don't easily have five stars, is their god awful, infuriating non-reservation/waitlist system and grouchy hostess, although I think they're trying to be more friendly this year. Just deal with it and you'll be happy for a great meal.

I have been DREAMING about their homemade crab rangoons all winter long! Hands down one of the best restaurants on the Cape. I have been to Brewster Fish House a couple of times and I keep coming back for more. The food is always delicious and fresh! My all-time favorite here is the crab rangoons! They are quite literally to die for. Perfect crunch, filled to the brim with filling, and hot when you get them. I have yet to have crab rangoons anywhere else that compare to the ones here. As far as their entrees go, you honestly can't go wrong with anything! Their fish tacos are perfectly spiced and scrumptious. Their lamb shoulder and risotto (a special of the night) were creamy and extremely tender. You won't be disappointed by anything on the menu!

The food is unique but very good. The halibut was the special of the night and was really good. The scallops were really well cooked but the dish was a bit small. However, I was not too hungry because the calamari and lobster bisque were so good as appetizers. The service was great and I love the atmosphere of the dining room! We split a bottle of Sauvignon blanc and it was perfect.

Had lunch here today and it was so delicious ! I had the special fried oysters- so lightly fried and moist! Also eight of them! Have to admit I pigged out and ate 7- gave one to husband ! He had little necks over pasta with a garlicky broth- great for dipping the ciabatta ! He raved over it! We make it a point to eat here when we stay at Ocean Edge and it never disappoints!

A Rose by any other name.,.... We had the most unpleasant experience of encountering the incredibly disagreeable hostess, Rose, at Brewster Fish House. Of course the main problem with the restaurant is that they don't take reservations, so you are at the mercy of Rose to secure a table. We were a large party (7), however we could see there were tables that could accommodate our party. Rose turned us away, a power trip thing I think. We wound up at Island Blue Crab, where we were warmly welcomed and enjoyed a lovely meal!

Upscale dinning, Chef Eric's food is two thumbs up. Love the bisque. Great local fish. Good cocktails. Attentive friendly staff. Would recommend for entertaining friends and family that come to visit and have a great Cape meal. A local favorite.

What was once a retail fish market located along the historic main street, Route 6A, is now an acclaimed seafood restaurant where fiercely loyal clientele and hungry tourists gather to imbibe in craft beers and crisp white wines while slurping fresh oysters, spoonfuls of caviar and succulent cuts of dry aged meats. Executive chef Erik Schnackenberg's culinary skills are writing a new chapter in the story of the Smith brothers' success (Vernon & David) who bought the fish house in 1982. It's impressive to learn that the brothers had no previous restaurant experience and somehow transformed this charming cottage into an al fresco dining destination where sea-foodies indulge in bouillabaisse, lobster bisque and flavorsome chowder. So if you're seeking delicious food on the Cape, look no further than Brewster Fish House.

Always a favorite, we ducked in on a blustery chill Saturday night. Note that they do not take reservations so call when you are on your way to put your name of the list for a table. The house was full, including all 7 seats at the bar, with at least 10 people waiting to be seated at 6:45 pm. The patrons appeared to be mainly local and over 55. So by 8 pm there was no longer a wait. In this era of rising prices, the wine selection at their bar is a real bargain. And the man behind the bar is a terrific guide to all the wine and spirits they stock. This dinner I was particularly pleased with the lobster bisque. As compared to similar bisques in the area, this stands quite apart. Not the typical sherbet orange, melted butter and lobster shell juice smoothie one would expect. This is a more delicate, milk and herb broth, full of finely minced lobster meat.

We went for dinner on July 4th. The service was excellent and they were doing a great job keeping everything clean and the customers safe. We shared the oysters and house made crab Rangoon for appetizers. My friend had never tried crab Rangoon before. (Who gets through life like that?). She was very hesitant but loved them and we ordered more. They were obviously freshly made with the perfect crunch on the outside with creamy, crabby inside. They did not skimp on the crab. For entrees we had grilled cod with pickled mushrooms, Israeli couscous & cauliflower as well as the salmon with heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh moz and a balsamic drizzle. Mouthwatering is the best way to describe the whole meal. This along with excellent service is why Brewster Fish House has been and will continue to be a go to spot on the Cape.

One of my favorite restaurants on the Cape. The food is always awesome, the wait staff is always friendly and the bartenders Phil and Matt create some of the best cocktails. They even know how to pair a wine perfectly to the entrèes.

WOW! Waited until after Labor Day, knowing this place has limited seating.... the dinner, service, amazing! Our hostess was so sweet!!! We ended up sitting at the bar on Friday, sept 10, and the bartender was a gem! Had to try the crab Rangoons- they did not disappoint! My male friend had the fried clam app, and loved it- full belly and cooked to perfection! I went with the salmon entree, loving every morsel ! hope to be back soon!

Fantastic people, fantastic food, fantastic place. Warm, friendly, affordable, and delicious!

Brewster Fish House is a quaint and local restaurant with great service and excellent food. We started with drinks, an old fashioned and a glass of Sancerre. First course was a bowl of chowder and it was hot, creamy and filled with clams. Main courses we had scallops which were cooked perfectly. They were seared and tender on the inside. The butternut squash ravioli with mushrooms and bits of potatoes was excellent and a lovely fall dish. There is plenty of parking in the front of the restaurant and reservations are a good idea, especially on weekends, holiday weekends and the summer season.

Food was great, lobster steamed perfectly. Friendly staff and a nice dining atmosphere. Love the booths

The Last Straw: We've been coming to the Brewster Fish House for over a decade. At one point, we considered it our favorite restaurant anywhere. Those days are long gone. The Fish House has devolved into a massively overrated, pompous establishment that we sadly will never return. The menu is tired and uninspired, and the food is now mediocre at best. Most upsetting is the service. The hostess truly seems to take pleasure in telling guests they will have to wait inexplicably long times for a table. Last time, we arrived right at 5 upon opening. We were the 2nd party in the restaurant, and were told we needed to wait 30 mins. The restaurant was completely empty. Today, we arrived again at 5pm. This time with a party of 7, for my wife's 40th birthday dinner. The always smug hostess explained they can't take a party of 7, which apparently is too large for the kitchen to handle . They required we split our party up into separate tables of 3 and 4. We obviously left, and this time never to return. Strike 5 for the Fish House. Good riddance.

After several outstanding visits feel i OWE THEM A REVIEW i CONSIDER IT top shelve! Outstanding chower great entres anddesserts are speical. Fine food you won't be dissapointed. dmr....Brewster MA

The Brewster Fish House was recommended to us by our innkeepers, so we hopped in the car and drove a short distance down the road. Even though we did not have reservations, we were seated right away (we are here the week before the season starts). The small bar was full when we came in. Tonight I decided that I wanted a meal so I did not order an appetizer. Majordomo got the lobster bisque and said it was delicious. For dinner, I ordered the tuna and he went with an appetizer of shrimp. My tuna was prepared just the right way with bright pink on the inside. It was served over Bok choy with lemongrass and oyster mushrooms. It was wonderful. His shrimp appetizer was served over a risotto. The shrimp were large and the risotto was cooked perfectly. Dessert? Yes please. We chose a vanilla creme brûlée that just melted in your mouth. Would I come back here? Yes, I would.

Had a wonderful light lunch here, ate outside. My wife and I stopped for lunch. We were welcomed immediately and seated in a few minutes out in front. We both had a cup of fish chowder - the best I have ever had. Heavy cream, very flavorful broth without the gloppy, starchy feel that most chowders on the Cape have. The fish was flakey, but sparse. The clams were very tender. Small serving size, but fantastic taste. We split a lunch entree, the fish and chips. Flakey, fresh, delicious fish, delicately fried. Great home made French fries, properly salted, crisp on the outside, hot and perfectly cooked on the inside. Even the home made slaw, with several cabbage types, was delicious. We will come again.

I am going to agree with Mike D. on his review of how we were treated as well. We are residents of Brewster and this is our third time visiting this place and the last time, because regardless of how amazing the food is, the treatment we have received is consistent and it is always disrespectful from the hosting position. Because of our previous experience, we called ahead to see if they have a reservation policy, because the restaurant is always full and has a long wait. Like I said, the food is amazing, so the lines are long and so is the wait. Their policy is that they do not make reservations ahead of time and that it is on a first come-first serve basis. They do add you to the waitlist, but you have to call ahead of time, to see if they started a list, otherwise is on a first come-first serve basis. We called the restaurant and asked them to be added to the waiting list, but because it was early (5:00PM) there were still tables available. Since they had not started a waiting list, they could not reserve a table and we were fine with that agreement, because they had already explained the rules to us ahead of time. We arrived at the restaurant and we wanted to sit outside. There was a table available outside and we requested, if we could take that one. They said that the table was reserved for people that were waiting for tables and wanted to have a drink, while waiting or for a larger party. We decided not to make a big deal and agreed to be seated inside. The hostess took us inside and the place was empty, except for the bar and two more tables with guests. The hostess sat us by the kitchen area on the corner, even though there were at least 10 more tables available with better sitting arrangements ("I guess that us looking like recently tanned Latinos, did not deserve a better seating arrangement"). We asked for a change and we were told that only tables with "place mats" were able to be used and there were none with a 4-seating arrangement. We figured that maybe it was a Covid-19 policy, so we decided to sit there, but after a few minutes, it was just too uncomfortable watching the door open and closing all of the time and watching the food come out. Nothing against that, but when there are 10 other tables available with window side viewing, why settle on the worst table, when the place is basically empty. We told our waitress that we would prefer to wait for other sitting arrangement, even if it meant waiting an additional 15-30 minutes and really did not make a big deal out of it. Our waitress was kind enough, but visibly uncomfortable that we were placed in this situation, when the place was empty and decided to intercede on our behalf with the host (Thank You for that!) The host decided to reluctantly place us at a 6 spot table by the window, which we kindly accepted. We were a little flabbergasted that the table next to us was a 4 spot table and that the host could have sat us there and save the 6 spot table for a bigger party. Then again, we normalized the situation by thinking that it was Covid-19 and maybe they wanted some space separation and besides, the table did not have any place mats, so I guess nobody could sit there anyway, so the place remained empty, while we ordered our food. All of a sudden the place started buzzing with excitement and we were wondering what was going on. The excitement was a large group of waspy looking customers (probably regulars) that walked in the restaurant to eat and given their attire and look, definitely looked like big spenders. The hostess walked in the restaurant and asked a couple that already had their drinks and setup on the table and asked them to move to the 4 spot table next to us (all of a sudden, the policies went out the door, like the kitchen door banging at us a few minutes ago). Not a big deal, but they had to pick up their own drinks and silverware and move to another table to accommodate our "new guests". They started moving tables together, getting the "place mats" and silverware and started setting tables in an instant. All of a sudden two large tables appeared out of thin air and our guests of about 12 people were all seated to our amusement and wonderment ... "what happened to the policies?" When we were about to place our order, our waitress suggested that we order ahead of the larger tables, so that there would not be any delays to our order (we appreciated that as well, she was really nice). Again, nothing against the food, our waitress who was phenomenal for vouching for us and taking care of us, but sincerely upset about the insensitivity of a host who's primary job is to welcome and make people feel welcomed and did not do her job!

Very nice spot for dinner; we had a gift certificate so went there. Wonderful service. The octopus was okay, didn't really have a good char like I'm used to though. The fish with romesco was very good however. Loved the grapefruit cosmos too. Bartender a bit brusque.

Walked into the restaurant with my bf around 7:45 (with plenty of open seating) and was told by the hostess that the kitchen told her not to seat anyone else. That 2 more reservations (that they supposedly don't take) were coming at 8 but she didn't know if we would be able to eat. Said you can go to bar and just see. None of it made any sense. When walking into the restaurant I could feel that we weren't really fitting in with the regulars, maybe because we had tattoos and didn't fit their preferred demographic. The entire excuse she gave us made 0 sense. So went back to the car and waited 5 min and called and asked if they take reservations and was told NO. Then asked if there was room for 2 right now and was told, absolutely!!! Funny after we were turned away less than 5 min ago. So then I let the hostess know exactly who we were and what she just told us and she immediately tried to cover it up by saying she was just told me chef she could now seat and asked If we were going to come back. Discrimination at its finest. The funny thing is beyond having tattoos, we looked just like everyone else that they "prefer" to have dine at the establishment. I can't imagine what would happen if we were a difference ethnicity or class bracket. Oh wait, just read the other reviews and you'll see what happens. Can't even offer a rating of the food because the service was so unprofessional. Will never go back to this establishment.

I understand inflation and higher seafood prices, but $44 for 3, just 3, very average to mediocre salty scallops? C'mon! We have eaten here for years whenever we visit the Cape. Sadly, it is not what it used to be. For a "fish house " they had only cod chips, salmon and a branzino-like fish. Before they used to have a good list of daily specials but no more. I ended up with linguini with clams. The garlic sauce, which is the key to this dish, was bland and not very tasty. On the positive side the calamari was very good as was the service. Sorry to say, but I doubt we will be returning.

I could not recommend more The Brewster Fish House, it is a tiny gem! We ate there often years ago, but lately it kind of fell off our radar, only because it's a bit of a drive. We had let it slip how GREAT the experience is & now we won't let the ride keep us away. We are returning TBFH to our usual rotation because it is fabulous! Warm, cozy atmosphere. Excellent staff & service. AND THE FOOD! Perfect experience from our 1st step in the door, through the last bite of Brulee! Best dirty martinis we have had in awhile, the apps: Crab Rangoon (with Maryland blue crab!) were crispy & creamy & yummy! Accompanied by a delicious Caesar salad, there was plenty to share amongst the 4 of us. Entrees were perfect! I should've taken photos! My halibut with king trumpet mushrooms & peas was devine! The sauce under the perfectly sautéed, generous-size filet was light & tasty. I wish I could have had more mushrooms & peas though, you don't see trumpets on menus too often & I LOVE both of those veg! There were definitely enough, I just loved them so much I could have eaten pounds of each! Husband's steak frites was also delicious! Perfectly cooked, generous steak & fries (shared by all!). Friend's salmon over pasta was a fresh & yummy sautéed (grilled?) filet over fabulous pasta & veg. That was my 2nd choice of best meals on the table! Lastly our friend had the Statler chicken & veg which looked like a warm, cozy & tasty fall meal! The Chateauneuf-du-Pape was perfect with all!!! The finale was the creme brûlée with its delicate, crackly sugar top covering light & creamy goodness below. Mmmm Again, HIGHLY recommend TBFH! I hope you go & enjoy it as much!

Food always good.. pricey with fast efficient service.. competent wait staff.. " Bee" aware! If you are eating outside which many of us do these days...if a Bee happens to land in your draft beer.. you are told just to "remove it and continue drinking.. that's the consequences of outdoor eating " No refill or Partial refill on your beer out of the tap. I think since we were told this is a frequent happening, we should have been made aware beforehand so we could cover our drinks in between sips. Amazing how in all our outdoor dining on the Cape these past 2 summers , this has never happened before But here at Brewster Fish House it's a common experience . So customers please.... "Bee" Aware..

Delicious cod sandwich! What a cool little spot for my lunch I loved this place! I highly recommend you stop by for that cod sandwich there gonna cook it juuuust right!

The menu of this fish house seems a bit limited. Perhaps this is because of the building or kitchen size, not sure. It's a small place... that being said the atmosphere is absolutely charming! The bar is darling and homey. The wall hangings and paintings just right. Would make a great place for a first date dinner or after theater bite or drink. Julie had the fish n chips and was very impressed with the quality! I had the Cod Wrap and was equally impressed with the preparation and presentation and tasty ness. (I wish there was a side of sriracha sauce to dip them in. Just a suggestion)! Excellent quality food. Excellent service! The coleslaw and fries and tartar were exceptional. I was disappointed they didn't serve straight clam chowder but discovered as we were paying the bill that the Fish house chowder is made of clams and cod fish. Next time we come back I'm ordering the Fish House Chowder and the full side of slaw. French fries were lovingly made lightly and to perfect crispness on the outside and excellent texture on the inside. Mmmmmmmm! We will be back!