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Van Rensselaer's Restaurant

1019 Rte 6, Wellfleet, MA 02663
(508) 349-2127
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Ranked #2 of 33 restaurants in Wellfleet
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Acton, MA
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34 reviews 34 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

If you are staying in Provincetown on the Cape, it is worth the short drive to Welfleet for a seafood experience you won't forget. Pass by the well known seafood shacks and typical fresh seafood places along the way and find the very freshest and most creative seafood dishes in the area at Van Rensselaer's. You walk into a cozy... More

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Burlington, Vermont
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We have stopped here for dinner several times in the past three years while vacationing in Wellfleet. We have a large party, and everyone finds something appealing on the menu. The staff is always accommodating and friendly - we were pleasantly surprised that they recognized us from the previous year the last time we went.

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Truro, MA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We live one town away, and watch VR's sign 'out in front' as spring approaches, looking forward to their opening day. VR's is closed in the winter months, and invariably has a full house on opening night. This is not an accident (the full house). Really "finest kind" seafood dishes are only part of their menu, but seafood is our... More

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New London, Connecticut, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

Everytime we visit Cape Cod, Van Rensslaer's is always the first place to stop at to have breakfast (since we go up on a Saturday, they have their weekend breakfast buffets). Everyone is super friendly and the food is great!!!! Can't wait to go back up in a few months

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MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

I have gone to Van Rensselaers on many occasions in particular when staying next door at the Southfleet Motor Inn. I've had outstanding dinners there with a GF who is a certified seafood fanatic, while I tend to order off the turf portion of the menu. We both leave satisfied (and filled) They do a solid breakfast as well.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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23 reviews 23 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

one of our favorite places in wellfleet, the food is always quality and the service top notch. def need reservations for the w/e. a great large bar with the usual flat screens and friendly bar staff. a must stop each vacation. located across from the entrance to marconi beach

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New Milford, Connecticut
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36 reviews 36 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

If you love fresh Wellfleet oysters this is your place. If you've never had a good oyster and are willing to try them, this is your place. My personally I am allergic to shellfish and this place is still my place. We go there every time we go to Cape Cod and the meals are always excellent. I usually get... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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27 reviews 27 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

This place is awesome. My family and I have been vacationing on the Cape for 10+ years and we always try to eat breakfast here one day. Actually, we've only ever eaten here for breakfast. But, the breakfast is to die for. Its a big restaurant; we almost never have to wait for a table. Big breakfast buffet with a... More

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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

We go to Cape Cod every year. This is our favourite restaurant. The owners are very welcoming and the service is always excellent!

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Massachusetts
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50 reviews 50 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

I am not one to give poor reviews but this was the worst service I have ever experienced. We (my husband and son and nephew) took our friends here for dinner on our vacation and instantly regretted it. We waited over an hour for a table for 6 (we were told it would be 30 min). People in groups that... More

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