Food Scene
Our favorite breakfast spot - try an egg sandwich on a popover or their amazing cinnamon rolls! They also have delicious coffee, smoothies, and lunch options.
47 locals recommend
Pie in the Sky Bakery & Cafe
10 Water StOur favorite breakfast spot - try an egg sandwich on a popover or their amazing cinnamon rolls! They also have delicious coffee, smoothies, and lunch options.
Known as "Coffee O", a spot that is favorited by locals trying to avoid the ferry crowd at Pie in the Sky. There are two locations - check out the one on Palmer & Main for the coffee house atmosphere that others wish they had.
43 locals recommend
Coffee Obsession
38 Water StKnown as "Coffee O", a spot that is favorited by locals trying to avoid the ferry crowd at Pie in the Sky. There are two locations - check out the one on Palmer & Main for the coffee house atmosphere that others wish they had.
The local taco spot with Baja California-inspired tacos with Cape Cod ingredients. Enjoy their lobster tacos, lobster nachos, and pitchers of sangria on their deck with views of the happenings at the ferry dock.
49 locals recommend
Quicks Hole Taqueria
6 Luscombe AveThe local taco spot with Baja California-inspired tacos with Cape Cod ingredients. Enjoy their lobster tacos, lobster nachos, and pitchers of sangria on their deck with views of the happenings at the ferry dock.
Known for their always-fresh menu and cocktails made to match the season. Menu, service, and quality on par with fine dining in any big city, yours to enjoy in Woods Hole after a short walk into town. Better for date-night than a family night out with kids.
34 locals recommend
Water Street Kitchen
56 Water StKnown for their always-fresh menu and cocktails made to match the season. Menu, service, and quality on par with fine dining in any big city, yours to enjoy in Woods Hole after a short walk into town. Better for date-night than a family night out with kids.
Known for the waterfront view, this restaurant is perched on Woods Hole Harbor and assembled from old ship parts. The steamed lobster dinner is a family favorite - enjoyed countless times at our Grandparents' standing Saturday night reservation.
55 locals recommend
Landfall Restaurant
9 Luscombe AveKnown for the waterfront view, this restaurant is perched on Woods Hole Harbor and assembled from old ship parts. The steamed lobster dinner is a family favorite - enjoyed countless times at our Grandparents' standing Saturday night reservation.
A favorite lunch spot, this small downtown spot also serves breakfast all day. Salads, sandwiches, and of course plenty of pickles!
39 locals recommend
Pickle Jar Kitchen
170 Main StA favorite lunch spot, this small downtown spot also serves breakfast all day. Salads, sandwiches, and of course plenty of pickles!
A real-deal French bakery - worth the trip from anywhere in the Cape and Islands, lucky for you just 8 minutes away. Great for their pastries, baguettes, sandwiches, and more. There's often a line; going early will beat the crowd.
55 locals recommend
Maison Villatte
267 Main StA real-deal French bakery - worth the trip from anywhere in the Cape and Islands, lucky for you just 8 minutes away. Great for their pastries, baguettes, sandwiches, and more. There's often a line; going early will beat the crowd.
Modern Greek / Mediterranean in Downtown Falmouth on Main Street. Great seating options indoors & out, with several vegetarian options. In additional to more traditional greek fare, their coal-fired pizza and wings are also worth a try.
38 locals recommend
Estia Falmouth
117 Main StModern Greek / Mediterranean in Downtown Falmouth on Main Street. Great seating options indoors & out, with several vegetarian options. In additional to more traditional greek fare, their coal-fired pizza and wings are also worth a try.
Modern Mexican and tequila bar in a bistro atmosphere. Good margaritas and great guacamole, Añejo is a good option whether it's brunch, lunch, dinner, or a late night drink at the bar. No reservations, but they offer a same-day waitlist system joined online or in-person.
157 locals recommend
Anejo Mexican Bistro
188 Main StModern Mexican and tequila bar in a bistro atmosphere. Good margaritas and great guacamole, Añejo is a good option whether it's brunch, lunch, dinner, or a late night drink at the bar. No reservations, but they offer a same-day waitlist system joined online or in-person.
Japanese / modern Asian with Cape Cod inspiration. The best sushi in Falmouth, and some may say best sushi on the Cape. The menu is more extensive than sushi with many entrees taking inspiration from throughout Asia. Reservations are recommended.
14 locals recommend
Bluefins
295 Main StreetJapanese / modern Asian with Cape Cod inspiration. The best sushi in Falmouth, and some may say best sushi on the Cape. The menu is more extensive than sushi with many entrees taking inspiration from throughout Asia. Reservations are recommended.
A great spot in Falmouth for lunch, their menu offers fresh and unique and creative sandwiches and salads, with good vegetarian friendly options.
6 locals recommend
Devour
352 Main StA great spot in Falmouth for lunch, their menu offers fresh and unique and creative sandwiches and salads, with good vegetarian friendly options.
Authentic Italian in an atmosphere to match. Find seating inside, at the bar, on a side patio, or out front to people watch downtown Falmouth. Freshly made pasta, lasgna special, and a well curated wine list.
32 locals recommend
Osteria La Civetta
133 Main StAuthentic Italian in an atmosphere to match. Find seating inside, at the bar, on a side patio, or out front to people watch downtown Falmouth. Freshly made pasta, lasgna special, and a well curated wine list.
No-frills, cash-only bakery with an extensive breakfast menu and large selection of bakery items. Portuguese bread is a family favorite while we're in Falmouth, and there's no better place to get it. Early hours make it a great option before a morning boat trip.
12 locals recommend
Mary Ellen's Portuguese Bakery
829 Main StNo-frills, cash-only bakery with an extensive breakfast menu and large selection of bakery items. Portuguese bread is a family favorite while we're in Falmouth, and there's no better place to get it. Early hours make it a great option before a morning boat trip.
A local inn that is a mainstay for Cape Cod weddings. Their extensive buffet makes it a Sunday brunch staple.
9 locals recommend
The Coonamessett
311 Gifford StA local inn that is a mainstay for Cape Cod weddings. Their extensive buffet makes it a Sunday brunch staple.
A North Falmouth oyster spot with outdoor dining and a smaller indoor area. The menu extends well past oysters, a favorite spot for a nice night out.
24 locals recommend
Epic Oyster
70 County RdA North Falmouth oyster spot with outdoor dining and a smaller indoor area. The menu extends well past oysters, a favorite spot for a nice night out.
A family-friendly taproom with a large beer selection, varied menu, and great service. More likely to be full of regulars than tourists, this is the spot to catch a game & enjoy the best wings in town
8 locals recommend
East End Tap
734 Teaticket HwyA family-friendly taproom with a large beer selection, varied menu, and great service. More likely to be full of regulars than tourists, this is the spot to catch a game & enjoy the best wings in town
Set up in the parking lot of Grumpy's, this no-frills cart is well worth any detour, you benefit from being able to stop for a lobster roll on the way to or from Downtown Falmouth right on Woods Hole Road.
Barking Claw
29 Locust StreetSet up in the parking lot of Grumpy's, this no-frills cart is well worth any detour, you benefit from being able to stop for a lobster roll on the way to or from Downtown Falmouth right on Woods Hole Road.
A spot for some quick seafood - known for their fried whole-bellied clams, a great option with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options, and plenty of parking.
18 locals recommend
Seafood Sam's
356 Palmer AveA spot for some quick seafood - known for their fried whole-bellied clams, a great option with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options, and plenty of parking.
A family-friendly spot known for their Fish "Chowdah"; their lobster roll and homemade pies are also something to try.
22 locals recommend
Crabapple's
553 Palmer AveA family-friendly spot known for their Fish "Chowdah"; their lobster roll and homemade pies are also something to try.
Sightseeing
Named in honor of Falmouth native Katharine Lee Bates, this 10 mile rail trail stretches from Woods Hole Ferry Terminal to the far north end of Falmouth. The scenic route hugs the coast at Surf Drive, passes by Downtown Falmouth, and winds through scenic marshes. Great for biking, jogging, or walking.
22 locals recommend
Shining Sea Bikeway
569A Woods Hole RoadNamed in honor of Falmouth native Katharine Lee Bates, this 10 mile rail trail stretches from Woods Hole Ferry Terminal to the far north end of Falmouth. The scenic route hugs the coast at Surf Drive, passes by Downtown Falmouth, and winds through scenic marshes. Great for biking, jogging, or walking.
The closest beach to our house - a 15 minute walk to this white sandy beach under the Nobska lighthouse. A favorite for its views of Martha's Vineyard, and a spot to enjoy the boat traffic passing through Woods Hole Passage.
Nobska Beach
The closest beach to our house - a 15 minute walk to this white sandy beach under the Nobska lighthouse. A favorite for its views of Martha's Vineyard, and a spot to enjoy the boat traffic passing through Woods Hole Passage.
MBL Stony Beach
Surf Drive Beach
Woodneck Beach
Nobska Point Lighthouse
233 Nobska RdHighfield Hall & Gardens
56 Highfield DrThe Knob
Spohr Gardens
45 Fells RdWoods Hole Science Aquarium
166 Water StEssentials
Stop & Shop
20 Teaticket HwyThe closest traditional supermarket with a large selection.
A local market with a great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, and an extensive deli section with prepared foods. Good selection, higher prices.
29 locals recommend
Windfall Market
77 Scranton AveA local market with a great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, and an extensive deli section with prepared foods. Good selection, higher prices.
A good option for fresh fish, lobster, and other seafood to make at the house. Also a great option for prepared takeout of lobster rolls and fried seafood.
Falmouth Fish Market
157 Teaticket HighwayA good option for fresh fish, lobster, and other seafood to make at the house. Also a great option for prepared takeout of lobster rolls and fried seafood.